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: 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: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 9
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: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Molly Bloom
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)
Inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game (later adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin). Bloom’s memoir chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 8
Regina Calcaterra
New York Times Best-selling Author / Speaker
Regina is a NYT best-selling author, speaker and recognized trauma informed attorney. She co-founded Calcaterra Pollack LLP, a diverse 100% women owned firm early in the pandemic. As a survivor of childhood sexual and physical assault she represents adult survivors of childhood sexual assault and other abuse survivors.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Ophira Eisenberg
Canadian Comedian, Writer, and Actress
Ophira Eisenberg is a Canadian-born standup comedian and writer. She hosts NPR’s nationally syndicated comedy trivia show Ask Me Another where she interviews, jokes, and plays silly games with celebrities.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Susan Ershler
History-Making Mountain Climber, Business Executive, International Speaker and Bestselling Author
As a history-making mountain climber, business executive and author, Susan
Ershler inspires audiences to challenge their perceived limitations and reach
new heights of business and personal success.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Jack Garcia
New York Times bestselling author of “Making Jack Falcone” and Undercover FBI Agent
In his 26 years of service with the FBI and as an Undercover FBI Agent in over 100 major Undercover operations, Jack Garcia is best known for his Undercover role as "Jack Falcone," who infiltrated the Gambino crime family in New York for nearly three years.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jen Groover
International Speaker, Author, Business & Human Behavior Expert, Innovator, Serial Entrepreneur, Media Contributor
Jen has been tagged by SUCCESS Magazine as a “One-Woman Brand”, “Creativity & Innovation Guru”, a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential. Her content deeply connects with people of all ages and backgrounds to truly transform audiences.
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: 10 Books: 0 Videos: 20
Michaela Guzy
AwardWinningFilmmaker, Travel+HumanConnectionExpert, RecoveringCorpExec, NYUAdjunctProfessor + TVPersonality
Life looks different for Michaela Guzy since she began OhThePeopleYouMeet to refocus narratives on real people, places + purposes via new media. Michaela is an awardwinning filmmaker, travel+human connection expert AND appears on TVPersonality. Thanks to COVID, she's pivoted to Digital Nomad to document the world reopening safely.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Kindra Hall
Strategic Storytelling Advisor
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: 2 Videos: 3
Sandra Joseph
History-making Broadway star, a #1 International Amazon Bestselling Author, and Speaker.
Sandra Joseph is a history-making Broadway star, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. Her legendary run as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera spanned more than 1,300 performances, and earned her the record as the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Trish Kendall
Inspirational Speaker, From the Pit of Despair to the Peak of Success
As a little girl, Trish’s ability to trust and love were destroyed by the person who daughters trust and love the most. Now, she is proof that true success—enduring success—is choosing, every day, to give all your love and to receive all the love that others give you.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 9
Elliot Kotek
CEO & Founder - The Nation of Artists
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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Victoria Labalme
Performing Artist & Performance Strategist
Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by unlocking their hidden genius. With 20 years in the Performing Arts — from Broadway to comedy, landmark films to high-profile television — her custom-crafted keynotes get people primed, inspired and prepared to tackle their pressing challenges. She delivers stunning results.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Janine Latus
Speaker on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Her NYT bestseller, If I Am Missing or Dead, is both a love letter to her sister and a call to break the cycle of abuse. Her talks are built on their story, and full of practical action items that help listeners save lives -- maybe even their own.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 11 Videos: 1
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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 5
John Livesay
Author of Better Selling Through Storytelling | Helping Sales Leaders Go from Invisible to Irresistible
Many sales teams struggle to be memorable and not seen as a commodity. John Livesay helps sales teams become revenue rockstars by leveraging the power of storytelling to go from Invisible to Irresistible with their ideal clients. His best-selling book is ”Better Selling Through Storytelling".
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Bob Losure
Former Anchor - CNN Headline News, Emcee and Host, Cancer Survivor
Bob Losure is a CNN Headline News anchor and author of Five Seconds to Air: Broadcast Journalism Behind The Scenes. Losure shares his life story with great fun and panache as he chronicles his Oklahoma roots.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Matthew Luhn
Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios
Matthew Luhn is a writer, story and branding consultant, creative writing instructor and keynote speaker with over 25 years' experience creating stories and characters formerly at Pixar Animation Studios, The Simpsons, and beyond.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Scott Mann
Retired Green Beret | Warrior Storyteller | Strategic Connection Coach
Scott Mann is a master at building relationships in high-stakes, competitive environments. As a Green Beret in the United States Army, he forged bonds and solved problems using values that restore trust and create human connections in places where that didn’t seem possible.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Randy Mayeux
Co-founder, First Friday Book Synopsis and Accomplished Keynote Speaker
Randy Mayeux is an accomplished speaker who specializes in conducting Executive Book Briefings and training on presentation skills. He is an Instructor in the Business Leadership Center in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, where he has received the Teaching Excellence Award multiple times.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Riaz Meghji
Human Connection Expert | Author of Every Conversation Counts
Hosting for brands such as Citytv’s Breakfast Television, CTV News, TEDxVancouver and MTV Canada, during the past two decades Riaz has interviewed thousands of experts and now teaches leaders how to connect authentically and have their messages resonate with clients, customers and co-workers.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Ben Nemtin
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Organizational Culture Guru, 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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Marlon Peterson
Transformative & Inspirational
From facing life-in-prison at 19 to preeminent voice in social and criminal justice, Marlon Peterson is captivating. He is one of the few people to recieve a standing ovation from Chris Anderson, owner of TED TALKS.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 6
David Polinchock
Accomplished Innovator in Media, Technology and Experience
David has been involved in a wide range of experiential advertising programs, the introduction of virtual reality as a marketing tool and city festivals. He was even a Disney performer. He brings all of those experiences to his speaking engagements, which allow him bring his presentations to life.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Rakia Reynolds
Founder and EO at Skai Blue Media
One of the most sought after minds in strategic communications, Rakia Reynolds is a thought leader, taste maker and branding expert who advises name brands on creative strategy.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Shiza Shahid
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: 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: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Pamela Sherman
Pam Sherman (aka The Suburban Outlaw) & President of The Sherman EDGE™
Pam Sherman is an attorney, actress, writer, and leadership consultant whose story of ditching her day job as a lawyer to pursue her dream as an actress was featured in People Magazine. Pam combines her background as an attorney and creative talents to conduct The ShermanEDGE™ for leaders.
Keynotes: 4 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: 1 Videos: 2
Doug (Story) Stevenson, CSP
Lead, Persuade and Sell with Strategic Storytelling
Logic often fails to persuade; data dumps don’t change behavior. Whether you are pitching a vision, teaching a process, or selling a product or service, STORY is essential. Doug helps leaders, salespeople and organizations choose, craft and deliver stories that get results. Harness the power of strategic storytelling for business.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Deirdre Van Nest
Deirdre helps financial advisors improve business & build their brands.
Deirdre Van Nest is the go-to expert for financial advisors, leaders, and anyone in a client-facing role, on improving communication skills (one-one-one or with a group). She's a Certified World Class Speaking™ Coach, Certified Fearless Living Coach, and bestselling author of “Fire Your Fear™.”
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- 22 Big Data
- 60 Branding / Marketing
- 100 Business
- 132 Business Growth / Strategy / Trends
- 40 CEO
- 125 Change Management / Organizational Change
- 94 Communication
- 12 Conflict Resolution
- 54 Corporate Culture & Governance
- 24 Corporate Social Responsibility
- 53 Customer Relations
- 26 Disruption
- 2 Distribution / Supply Chain Management
- 59 Diversity and Inclusion
- 29 Emotional Intelligence
- 80 Employee Engagement
- 91 Entrepreneur
- 25 Ethics / Values
- 58 Futurists / Trends
- 4 Hospitality
- 50 Human Resources / Workforce Issues
- 38 Influence
- 133 Innovation / Creativity
- 21 IT
- 253 Leadership
- 35 Management
- 34 Moderator / Facilitator
- 18 Negotiation
- 17 Networking
- 25 Productivity
- 1 Real Estate
- 8 Risk Management
- 10 Safety
- 75 Sales
- 30 Social Media
- 33 Storytelling
- 20 Stress Management
- 14 Sustainability
- 108 Teamwork / Teambuilding
- 70 Thought Leader
- 13 Trust / Honesty
- 339 Virtual
- 48 Work-life Balance