Storytelling Keynote Speakers
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Storytelling keynote speakers are experts at telling stories around a narrative, delivering stories to generate connections, intrigue, emotion, interest, empathy, humor and curiosity. GDA is aware of the best and thought-provoking, relational storytelling keynote speakers in the industry. When we tell stories to one another, we can get a sense of what they hope for and what they believe in. No rules, only relationships.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 8
Sekou Andrews Featured
GRAMMY-Nominated Artist; Award-winning Innovation & Inspiration Expert; “Hamilton Meets TED” keynotes
Sekou delivers powerful poetic presentations that give voice to the missions of organizations and help them tell their most powerful stories. He is the creator of this new, refreshing, speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry to make messages more moving and memorable.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Molly Bloom Featured
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)
Top Booked Inspirational Speaker, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Kindra Hall Featured
Wall Street Journal best selling author, Award-Winning Storyteller
Kindra is a fresh voice in the industry and teaches her audiences to capture attention, close more sales and blow up their brands with strategic storytelling. Through research, case studies, and of course unforgettable stories, your group will be talking about Kindra for years.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Tom Hardin Featured
Corporate Trainer on Behavioral Ethics, People Risk, Compliance, and Financial Crime
Riveting. Sobering. Entertaining. Through unforgettable storytelling, Tom shares his journey down the slippery slope into criminal activity as a young professional in a highly competitive industry and later key informant in the largest insider trading investigation of a generation. Attendees describe Tom's talk as "an edge of your seat experience."
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 9
Elliot Kotek Featured
Founder & CEO -The Nation of Artists; 5xCannes, 5xSxSW & Emmy-winning International Speaker
Elliot is an innovator and content creator who blends technology and empathy to change the world. His 4Ps approach is used to re-center companies in their purpose, and the 50+ honors he's received while working with the planet's biggest names proves that Ideas + Empathy = Impact.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 11
John Livesay Featured
Helping Sales Leaders Tell Stories to Win Sales; Author of The Sale Is in the Tale
Keynote sales speaker John Livesay, aka “The Pitch Whisperer,” helps sales forces connect with today’s crazy-busy, ultra-savvy buyers by becoming master storytellers with magnetic pitches. Whoever tells the best story gets the sale, and after John speaks, your people will know exactly how to craft irresistible stories.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Liz Murray Featured
Inspirational Speaker and Bestselling Author, Breaking Night
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Ben Nemtin Featured
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Organizational Culture Expert, Co-Founder of MTV's The Buried Life
Ben struggled with depression growing up and was forced to drop out of college. Searching for purpose, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three childhood friends.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Shiza Shahid Featured
Co-founder of Our Place, founder of NowVentures, co-founder & founding CEO of Malala Fund, and TIME magazine's 30 people changing the world
Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and led the organization as founding CEO. She focused on creating access to high quality education for all children around the world. Shiza launched NOW Ventures in Silicon Valley, the largest Venture Capital Platform in the world.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Dr. Rick Stevenson Featured
Filmmaker. Philosopher. Listener.
Rick’s own story is one of diverging experiences and constant change. Yes, he is first a filmmaker, philosopher, author, and listener but he is also a proud imperfectionist and a committed “authentician.” He believes that we own nothing more valuable than our own stories.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Ty Bennett
Entrepreneur, Partnership is the New Leadership
As a young entrepreneur, Ty continues to engage his team's focus to grow sales. In his talks, Ty uses the power of influence and storytelling to provide audiences with tangible techniques that will increase their influence and their impact as leaders and as salespeople.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 34 Videos: 2
Ross Bernstein, CSP, CPAE, Global Speaker Fellow
Inspirational Business Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Sports Author
The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is a peak-performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on ALL SEVEN continents. AND...Ross is just one of three speakers in the world to hold the CPAE (Speaker Hall of Fame), CSP, and the Global Speaking Fellow Designation.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Jason Bevan
Former Head of Creative Development & VP Marketing EMEA Warner Bros. Studios
Jason, VP European Marketing at Warner Bros Pictures, led global campaigns for Harry Potter, DC Comics, and more, renowned for creativity. Former Disney strategist in London and Paris, he co-founded Content Creator Studios, speaking at TED and Cannes Lions on creativity and strategy for global brands and governments
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Gail Davis
Founder & President of GDA Speakers
Gail Davis’ decades of experience in corporate marketing and event management served as the launch pad for her women-owned speakers bureau, GDA Speakers. As Nando Parrado's long-time friend and agent, she shares her unique perspective on not only his survival story but her own entrepreneurship journey as well.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bob Eubanks
Bob Eubanks Presents "Backstage with the Beatles"
I’m sure when you hear the name Bob Eubanks, you think of the Newlywed Game. But, why not? TV guide named him one of the top five game show hosts of all time. He’s an eight time Emmy award winner with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Chris Grimes
Facilitator, Motivational Comedian, Speaker & Coach
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Peter Guber
Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment
Founder and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, the visionary multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media, Peter Guber is among the most successful executives and entrepreneurs in the entertainment and communications industries.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Sandra Joseph
Broadway Legend (longest-running Christine in Phantom of the Opera), Author, Speaker, Entertainer
Sandra Joseph is a history-making Broadway star, a bestselling author, and a TEDx and keynote speaker-singer. Her legendary run as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera spanned more than 1,500 performances. It earned her the record as the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 11
Victoria Labalme
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker & Performance Strategist
These days we're faced with an ever-evolving landscape. To succeed it’s essential to learn how to adapt to change, develop resilience, express oneself authentically, and collaborate, innovate and take action. Performance Strategist, Victoria Labalme, will show your teams how to come alive and win over the people they serve.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 13 Videos: 8
Patrick Lencioni
Leading Expert on Organizational Health and Executive Team Development
Pre-eminent expert on teamwork and organizational health His book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, has appeared weekly on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list for well over a decade Has consulted to executives teams at leading Fortune 100 companies
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Matthew Luhn
Top Storytelling and Creativity Speaker, Disney/Pixar Veteran behind Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and more, Fortune 500 Storytelling Consultant, Award-Winning Writer & Director
Matthew is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Matthew teaches Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 7
Allison Massari
Iconic Storytelling℠ for Leaders and Changemakers—Resilience, Empowerment, Work Culture & Mindset Expert—Celebrated Artist, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Encourager
Allison is a Top Keynote Speaker on Adversity, Mindset, Empowerment, Healthcare, and Company Culture—Reaching audiences in more than 75 countries. She has unforgettable stories packed with takeaways. Allison takes you on a journey with jaw-dropping stories infused with wisdom, boldness, and heart. Your audience will be forever changed.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 8 Videos: 2
Scott McKain
Leadership, CX, and Sales Expert - Create Distinction and Achieve Iconic Performance Through Turbulent Times in an AI-Driven Marketplace
Scott McKain wrote the book on iconic organizational performance and professional distinction. He's also the highest-rated speaker in the history of many organizations, including Cisco. As a business leader and platform personality, he has a proven track record in creating sustainable success through customized programs and engaging follow-up.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 21 Videos: 7
Ben Mezrich
New York Times Best-Selling Author of The Accidental Billionaires and The Antisocial Network
Ben Mezrich has authored twenty books with a combined printing of over 4 million copies, creating his own highly addictive genre of nonfiction, chronicling the amazing stories of young geniuses making tons of money on the edge of impossibility, ethics, and morality.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Rakia Reynolds
Founder and EO at Skai Blue Media
Raki is one of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, a thought leader, tastemaker, and branding expert. Her guiding principles as an intriguing storyteller focus on the future of creaticity which gives her the ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Janine Shepherd
A Broken Body isn't A Broken Person
Deepak Chopra calls Janine a Change Agent. Maria Shriver calls her an "Architect of Change." Her spellbinding, inspirational keynote blends the talent of a consummate storyteller with a message of resilience, defiance, acceptance and human potential.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Jade Simmons
Classical Music's "No. 1 Maverick"
How do you get to be named Classical Music's "No.1 Maverick" ? By repeatedly defying
expectations, delivering riveting performances and combining passion and innovation at
every turn. Called a "musical force of nature", Jade Simmons is easily one of the most
exciting and versatile artists on the scene today.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Shane Snow
Award-Winning Tech & Media Entrepreneur; Investigative Journalist; Best-Selling Author on the Science of Human Behavior: Dream Teams, Smartcuts, and The Storytelling Edge
Award-winning tech and media entrepreneur, investigative journalist, and global explorer Shane Snow is an internationally renowned speaker on the topics of breakthrough teamwork, the science of storytelling, and lateral thinking and innovation —customizing his keynotes to the challenges and opportunities of each audience.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Libby Spears
Educate Liberate Entertain
Libby Spears is the founder of Bravo cc. As a keynote speaker on communication and leadership topics her goal is to educate for future success, liberate you from dead end practices and entertain you because having fun is a great way to learn!
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Josh Sundquist
Paralympian. Halloween Enthusiast.
Josh Sundquist's high-energy blend of comedy and inspiration motivates audiences to adopt his ski racing motto 1MT1MT (one more thing, one more time) to elevate their performance in sales, customer service, quality improvement, leadership, and more.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Kelly Vero
Futurist; Game Developer; an Architect of the Metaverse
Kelly Vero is a futurist, a game developer, and an architect of the metaverse. She is also a bestselling novelist and science fiction writer even publishing children’s books to expand her audience beyond video games.
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- 48 Artificial Intelligence
- 18 Big Data
- 50 Branding / Marketing
- 85 Business
- 115 Business Growth / Strategy / Trends
- 19 CEO
- 102 Change Management / Organizational Change
- 62 Communication
- 4 Conflict Resolution
- 70 Corporate Culture & Governance
- 11 Corporate Social Responsibility
- 33 Customer Relations
- 21 Disruption
- 2 Distribution / Supply Chain Management
- 62 Diversity and Inclusion
- 28 Emotional Intelligence
- 81 Employee Engagement
- 86 Entrepreneur
- 14 Ethics / Values
- 60 Futurists / Trends
- 3 Hospitality
- 36 Human Resources / Workforce Issues
- 19 Influence
- 108 Innovation / Creativity
- 12 IT
- 227 Leadership
- 25 Management
- 14 Moderator / Facilitator
- 8 Negotiation
- 6 Networking
- 21 Productivity
- 5 Real Estate
- 5 Risk Management
- 8 Safety
- 67 Sales
- 18 Social Media
- 31 Storytelling
- 19 Stress Management
- 7 Sustainability
- 103 Teamwork / Teambuilding
- 35 Thought Leader
- 5 Trust / Honesty
- 35 Work-life Balance