Teamwork / Teambuilding Keynote Speakers
Browse Teamwork / Teambuilding Speakers
Teamwork and Teambuilding keynote speakers coach groups to improve communication and trust, increase collaboration and nurture cooperation. They pinpoint ideas for diffusing stress, getting to know one another better through interactive games, and identifing specific improvements for new ways of working together.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Afterburner, Inc.
Business Experts on Flawless Execution
We believe Elite Military professionals’ experience with execution, leadership, communication, teamwork & discipline empower individuals, teams and organizations to optimize performance while pursuing and achieving a culture of excellence.Afterburner’s keynotes, team building seminars and training programs utilize the Flawless Execution methodology to attain that objective - Flawless Execution!
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 10
Mike Abrashoff
Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It's Your Ship
Mike Abrashoff took command of the Navy’s near-worst performing ship. In twelve months it became the Navy’s best ship – using the same crew. “I created a culture where people felt safe, empowered, and supported. My crew did the rest.” Mike’s book, It’s Your Ship, sold over 1 million copies.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Clayton Anderson
Astronaut, Motivational Speaker, Author, STEM / STEAM Education Advocate
The lessons he learned, compiled through years of training –including winter survival, aquanaut and spaceflight readiness training—and 167 days living and working in the vacuum of outer space, can become your lessons – leading you to stronger leadership, enhanced teamwork and your own legacy of “mission success.”
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
America's First African-American Female Combat Pilot
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour went from beat cop to United States Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq. As America’s first African-American female combat pilot, she realized that many people wanted to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just didn’t know how.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 11 Videos: 8
Simon T. Bailey
Critically Acclaimed Speaker, Author and Breakthrough Strategist
Simon T. Bailey is leader of the SPARK Movement whose purpose is to ignite sustainable transformation in people, individuals, systems, and nations. Simon T. Bailey is leader of the SPARK Movement whose purpose is to ignite sustainable transformation in people, individuals, systems, and nations.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Sewa Beats
Connecting People, Sustaining Impact
Sewa Beats is an international corporate training company that delivers programs in the areas of leadership development and collaboration, all of which involve rhythm and music. With an instrument provided for each participants, our powerful programs are an unforgettable way to unite teams, motivate staff, and deliver corporate messaging!
Keynotes: 1 Books: 5 Videos: 1
Johnny Bench
National Baseball Hall Of Famer, 1989
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, Bench is considered "Baseball's Greatest Catcher". Over the years, he has maintained balance by using his celebrity status to aid several worthy causes.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Robyn Benincasa
New York Times Best-Selling Author and World Champion Adventure Racer
Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full time firefighter who advises organizations on building World Class Teams of their own.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 2
Brian Biro
America's Breakthrough Coach
Brian Biro is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building. He was named one of the UCLA Graduate School of Management’s 100 Most Inspirational Graduates in the history of the school.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Eric Boles
Leadership and Change Management Expert
Eric's message is all about changing and making a difference. He talks about the concepts and strategies that has seen work in his training and coaching assignments. They are not just theories or nice ideas.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Walter Bond
Mr. Accountability, Business Consultant, Former NBA Player
While many know Walter Bond as a former NBA player, more and more people know Walter as a passionate and motivated speaker, author, and business coach with one goal: to help people see their full potential.
Keynotes: 11 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Tony Brigmon
Ambassador of FUN
Tony Brigmon was the face of Southwest Airlines as their "Ambassador of Fun" both internally to employees, and externally to civic and service groups. Southwest focused on fun because fun created serious results, and Tony brings those fun best-practices and ideas to every event that he speaks to.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Matt Britton
America's Millennial & Gen Z Expert; Sold First Ads To Ever Appear On Facebook
Matt Britton is America’s leading expert on the millennial generation having consulted for over half of the Fortune 500. he is an early pioneer in the social media marketing space having sold the first ads to ever appear on Facebook
Keynotes: 4 Books: 9 Videos: 1
Marcus Buckingham
Leader of the Strengths Revolution and Author
Marcus Buckingham is considered one of the world's leading authorities on employee productivity and the practices of leading and managing.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Joe Calloway
Expert on Business Performance & Improvement
Joe is the perfect match for successful companies and top performers who want to sustain success, grow their businesses, and take performance to the next level. He's great with leaders, owners, and entrepreneurs.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Colette Carlson
Business Communication & Human Behavior Expert
A crowd-pleasing speaker with proven results, Colette Carlson’s seminars are both informative and laugh-out-loud funny. With a Masters Degree in Human Behavior and a fascination with communication trends, Colette delivers the latest research letting the facts support the fun. Her audiences walk away with new ideas and new energy.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 6
Jim Carroll
Global Futurist, Keynote Speaker and Innovation Expert
Jim is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading global futurists, trends and innovation experts with a massive global blue chip client list. He has a track record of inspiring organizations to re-frame the opportunity for innovation in the context of significant, trans-formative change.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Judy Carter
Bestselling Author, Comedienne, Motivational Humorist
Judy Carter is one of America’s top motivational humorists, Judy wields the “power of the punch line,” getting results both nationally and internationally with hilarious and empowering keynotes for government groups, professional associations, and Fortune 500 companies. J
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Eric Chester
The go-to expert on finding, engaging & keeping great employees.
Eric Chester is a trusted source in the global dialogue on workplace culture, employee engagement, and the emerging workforce. He helps business leaders attract, develop and retain top talent that delivers "on fire" performance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 3
Dan Clark
The New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, Award-winning Athlete
Dan Clark uses his unique extraordinary life experiences of soaring into space, fighting back from a paralyzing injury that short his football career, and interviewing the world's most successful business gurus, superstar athletes, influential celebrities, and military heroes, to customize every speech to the specific needs of every meeting planner.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Barbara Corcoran
Real Estate Mogul & Business Expert
As a much-in-demand motivational speaker, and now a best-selling author, Barbara has successfully transitioned from her role as head of The Corcoran Group to that of popular television personality.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Dan Coughlin
President of The Coughlin Company and Expert on Organizational Change
Dan makes complicated business ideas clear and practical. He really helps business leaders improve their performance right away.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Derek Daly
Formula 1 and Indy Driver, Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, International Racing Champion
Born/raised in Dublin, Ireland - raced in Formula One and the Indy 500 before a 25 year broadcasting career. He's an engaging Irish storyteller - specializes in stretching people to their personal limits. His experiences are breathtaking, including almost being killed in 1984. Still has his Irish brogue accent.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Dave Davlin
Energizing Events … Inspiring Individuals
Dave injects corporate and association conferences with energy and engagement while delivering a motivating and inspiring keynote presentation.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Linda Edgecombe
Change Resilience Strategist, Team Engagement and Accountability Expert.
Linda Edgecombe is a Re-invention Strategist, motivational coach and engagement expert. She offers insightful, amusing, and practical advice on building a creative, energetic, and engaged team in these challenging times. Linda is an internationally renowned, award-winning speaker that creates massive impact where ever she goes.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Joe Ehrmann
Coach for America/SHIFTWHY, Former NFL Player
Joe Ehrmann has been a speaker, author, activist, and coach for more than 35 years. His book, “InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives,” explains how to become a transformational coach, changing lives and society by helping to develop healthy men and women.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Chester Elton
#1 Bestselling Business Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Teamwork Expert
Chester's most requested keynote is on culture and managing change, based on his #1 bestselling book All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, but he also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, generational issues in the workplace, high performing teams, and recognition.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Galen Emanuele
Keynote Speaker | Leadership | Team Culture | Emotional Intelligence
Galen is an international speaker who teaches teams and organizations how to use the improv concept of "Yes, And" to create a profound shift in how people communicate and show up in business. Galen's content resonates with professionals at every level-- from the CEO to the front line.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Manley Feinberg
Adventurist, International Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author
Manley is recognized as an award winning international keynote speaker, business leader, and author. During Manley’s eleven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, his leadership direction helped take the revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide, realizing revenue growth from 55 million to over 474 million.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Molly Fletcher
Sports Agent, Author & Entrepreneur
Hailed as "the female Jerry Maguire" by CNN, Molly Fletcher shares the innovative strategies that helped her thrive as a successful sports agent and now as a CEO and entrepreneur.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Tom Flick
Former NFL Quarterback | Authority on Leadership, Leading Change & Accelerating Performance
Authority on leadership, Tom has helped organizations such as Google, Starbucks, Boeing, and others, to develop leaders, lead change, increase teamwork, and accelerate performance. Tom draws on his leadership experience in the NFL; his extensive work in corporate America, providing actionable solutions; and his work with, Dr. John Kotter.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 7
John Foley
Former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels
John is the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, a Sloan Fellow at Stanford School of Business and an expert in the how of high performance teams. His exciting, rare journey inspires awe, triggering individuals to take action and rethink what they believe is possible.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Zack Friedman
Bestselling Author, The Lemonade Life; Leadership and Happiness Expert
Zack Friedman's inspirational advice has been read by > 20 million people in 125 countries. He's the bestselling author of The Lemonade Life, which debuted as the #1 new business audiobook on Apple’s bestseller chart. A WhartonMBA/Harvard alum, Zack is a CEO and expert on leadership, happiness and performance.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 5
Libby Gill
Executive Coach, Leadership Expert and Bestselling Author
Leadership expert and executive coach, Libby Gill is the former head of communications at media giants Universal, Sony and Turner. In her dynamic interactive presentations, she guides emerging and established leaders to deepen purpose and drive performance, even in times of massive change.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 13 Videos: 1
Ridgely Goldsborough
Founder of the Avatar Formula
Market domination is about two things: grabbing market share and holding onto it despite attacks by the competition. To achieve it, you need leadership and you need weapons that give you an edge. There are however weapons that your competition has never seen. It’s time for the WHY Advantage.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 10
Gian Paul Gonzalez
Motivational Speaker, Founder and Director of Hope + Future Foundation.
During the New York Giants’ 2011 Super Bowl run, much of their inspiration is attributed to Gian Paul Gonzalez (pronounced John-Paul). Prior to the Giant’s Christmas Eve game with the NY Jets, Gonzalez delivered the now famous “ALL IN” rally cry message during the Giants’ chapel service
Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Dr. Rick Goodman
Speaker Author and Entrepreneur on Leadership, Engagement and Business Growth
Dr. Rick Goodman is a thought leader and is one of the most sought after keynote speakers on leadership, engagement and business growth. He is famous for helping organizations, corporations and individuals with systems, strategies and solutions that increase engagement resulting in increased profits and productivity creating happier employees!
Keynotes: 6 Books: 10 Videos: 5
Jon Gordon
Bestselling Author of The Power of Positive Leadership
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Adrian Gostick
#1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author
Adrian's most requested keynote is on culture and managing change, based on his #1 bestselling book All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, but he also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, generational issues in the workplace, high-performing teamwork and recognition.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Risha Grant
Diversity Done Differently
Risha Grant is diversity personified. From her race, gender and lifestyle choices, to being a young, small business owner and tackling economic issues, every area of her life intersects diversity. She is also the founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting and communications firm.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Phil Gwoke
Generation Gen-X, Keynote Speaker and Consultant
Phil is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Robert E. Hall
Relational Leadership: An Intentional Approach for Making Relationships a Strategic Priority
In a world of relational divide, distrust and disengagement, Robert is the recognized leader in making productive relationships a strategic priority. Whether focusing on employees, management, and/or shareholders/donors -- Robert uses compelling stories, recent research and pithy examples to inspire and instruct all levels on what he calls Relational Leadership.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Umar Hameed
Expert at Changing Human Behavior with Neuroscience
Have you wondered what separates A-players from the B-players in an organization? B-players do a good job but their mindset blocks them from achieve greatness. Umar shows you to breakthrough any mindset issue so you become highly effective. Imagine the impact on your organization if you had more A-players.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Phil Hansen
Internationally-recognized Multimedia Artist, Author, Innovator
Phil Hansen is an international multi-media artist who explores new ways to overcome limitations with innovation and creativity.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Jason Harris
Professional Keynote Speaker on Leadership & Trust | USAF Command Pilot | USAF Instructor
Jason Harris is a motivational speaker, consultant, and certified character coach who values dedication, service and excellence. As a decorated combat veteran, Jason brings unique perspectives gained from his battlefield experience to your organization, empowering you to unleash the untapped potential of your employees.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Bill Herz
Corporate Magician and Emcee
Bill's a sure thing-a really funny corporate magician who can customize your message while entertaining your group. He's performed for almost every Fortune500 company and thousands of others. His show is 100% audience involvement. Besides after dinner shows, Bill hosts meetings and awards banquets.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Jason Hewlett
Speaker, Entertainer, Author, Impressionist, and Corporate Events Headliner
Having delivered hundreds of presentations for front-line and leadership motivation, Jason Hewlett combines message, authenticity and humor with music and impersonations. His talk feels like a show with a message, or a keynote speech with entertainment. A recent, and one of the youngest inductees into the Speakers Hall of Fame.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Vicki Hitzges
Vivacious TV News Anchor, Storyteller and Author
Vicki works with organizations to create a positive work environment -- she's high energy, fun and easy to work with. Our clients tell us that after hearing her, they get stronger teams, happier customers and higher profits.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3
David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE
CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute
The #1 question everyone is thinking about you and your company is, "Can I trust you?" A lack of trust is your biggest expense because for the trusted brand, people pay more, come back and tell others. Learn how to create a high-performing, high-trust culture.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 2
Rich Horwath
New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author on strategy
The #1 most valued skill in business people today is strategic thinking. But only 23 percent of managers are strategic. Rich Horwath presents a simple framework for all business people to live strategically to reach their full potential.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Dick Hoyt
Father-Son Duo and a Marathon Tradition
Dick travels the country doing corporate and community presentations, educating the public about disability awareness and promoting the Team Hoyt motto, “Yes You Can”. Through his presentation, Dick shares his lifelong commitment to changing attitudes and educating others on the world of disabilities.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Ken Hughes
World Leading Shopper & Consumer Behaviouralist, Customer Experience Strategist
Ken Hughes is now acknowledged as being one of the world’s leading authorities on consumer and shopper behavior, blending his understanding of consumer & cyber psychology, digital anthropology, behavioral economics and retail futurology to explore the needs of the new consumer and predict the changes to come.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 6
Jason Jennings
Authority on Leadership, Change, Growth & Innovation
Jason Jennings is a thought provoking, highly skilled communicator who delivers the goods when it comes to leading people and companies to their full potential in the areas of revenue growth, reinvention, speed, productivity, leadership and employee engagement.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Businessman; Philanthropist; NBA Hall of Famer
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has become one of the most successful African-American businessmen in the world. He is a Major League Baseball owner, an NBA Legend, a 2-Time Hall of Famer, an Entrepreneur, a Philanthropist and a Motivational Speaker.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Jason Jones, PH.D.
Empowering Leaders to Energize, Engage, and Activate the Best in their People
Dr. Jones is a workplace psychologist, speaker, author, and executive coach. He has spent more than 20 years studying human motivation, performance, and workplace engagement. Jason is a recognized expert in the area of employee motivation, engagement, and leadership development.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D.
Champion of Introverts, Global Speaker and Author
Jennifer has been a global thought leader in helping introverts find their leadership voice. Her speaking builds on her popular and practical books. She brings 30 plus years of experience consulting in global companies like GE to engage and entertain audiences.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 8 Videos: 5
Commander Mary Kelly
Renowned Economist and Leadership Expert
Mary Kelly, PhD, CDR, US Navy (retired) is a nationally recognized and renowned economist and leadership expert specializing in improving business efficiency and maximizing available resources.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Lynne Lancaster
Generational Expert and Keynote Speaker
Lynne Lancaster is one of today’s most sought-after generational experts and keynote speakers. She knows what makes Traditionalists, Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z tick, and brings her original research, insights, humor, and practical tips to audiences eager to solve the generational puzzle.
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: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Jenn Lim
CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, Culture Book Creator and Consultant at Zappos
Jenn will captivate your audience by demonstrating how culture is a powerful model for achieving success, strengthening your competitive advantage & how concentrating on the happiness creates sustainability. We will equip you with the data-driven, science-backed information necessary to make a compelling case to reexamine your organization’s culture.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 11
Dean Lindsay
Change & Customer Service Expert / Humorous & Engaging Keynote Speaker / Award-Winning Business Author
A powerful keynote speaker with a HUMOROUS and engaging approach, Dean Lindsay is hailed as 'America's PROGRESS Agent' by The Strategic HR Forum . Dean's award-winning books have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. His newest book, CREATING PROGRESS IN A WORLD OF CHANGE, is being released in October 2019.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Doug Lipp
International Consultant, Eight-time Author
Doug Lipp is an International keynote speaker, author, and consultant on service & leadership, change & creativity, and global competitiveness. Doug’s career began at Disney, in the Disney University at Disneyland. Fluent in Japanese, he was on the start-up team for Tokyo Disneyland, Disney’s first international theme park.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Carey Lohrenz
First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in North America
World’s 1st Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot, Flew Missions Worldwide as a Combat-Mission-Ready United States Aircraft Carrier Navy Pilot; appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, TIME Magazine, Huffington Post, Author of Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck (2014)
Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Mike Maddock
Founding Partner & CEO of Maddock Douglas, Serial Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Writer
"I empower curiosity within companies and make even our most traditional clients perform like entrepreneurs."
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Eric Maddox
Negotiator, Author, Consultant
Eric Maddox collected the intelligence which led to the exact location of Saddam Hussein. Eric is a consultant and author, he delivers empathy based listening as the number one tool for building trust and maximizing influence in all areas of life.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 19
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander and White House Fellow & Adviser
NICOLE MALACHOWSKI had a dream: Become an Air Force fighter pilot. She achieved that
and more. The first-ever woman on the elite Thunderbirds, Nicole brings audiences profound lessons on leadership, change, trust, culture, and overcoming the odds based her 21-year career and the tick-borne illness that cruelly ended it.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Loretta Malandro
Communication expert
The solution in an unpredictable environment is to counterbalance high levels of uncertainty with a high standard of leadership behavior. When leaders change how they behave and demonstrate accountability and partnership, they transform what the organization is capable of achieving and generate long lasting results.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Cam Marston
Expert on the Generations
Cam Marston is the leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact on the marketplace. He explains how generational characteristics and differences affect every aspect of business, including recruiting, retention, management, motivation and sales and marketing. Marston’s presentations are informative, engaging, humorous and tailored to his audience.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Mike Massimino
Astronaut, Columbia Professor, Author, Media Personality
An astronaut, the first person to tweet from space, a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory, and a New York Times bestselling author, Mike is currently a Columbia University professor, an Intrepid Museum advisor, a television host, and frequent guest on morning shows, news programs, and late night television.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 13
Seth Mattison
Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter
Seth Mattison is an International expert on workforce trends and generational dynamics. As founder and CEO of Futuresight Labs and Strategic Partner at BridgeWorks, LLC. Seth advises many of the world’s leading brands and corporations on the key shifts happening around talent management, change, leadership, and the future of work.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Mike Michalowicz
Entrepreneur
By his 35th birthday Mike Michalowicz had founded & sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor...and proceeded to lose his entire fortune.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 5 Videos: 1
Dr. Will Miller
Comedian and Authority on Stress Reduction and Life Balance
Outstanding Keynote speaker & trainer on Emotional Wellbeing, Coping with Change & Life-Span Development. A Psychotherapist & Health Psychologist with extensive media experience. Former headline comedian & TV personality (Nick-at-Nite, NBC), Teaches graduate students at Purdue University on ethics & social media. Best-selling co-author of Refrigerator Rights
Keynotes: 4 Books: 10 Videos: 2
Dan Millman
World Champion Athlete, Coach, Bestselling Author
Dan Millman, former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor, has written 16 books published in 29 languages, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, adapted to film in 2007. Dan speaks worldwide to leaders in business, sports, health, psychology, education, entertainment, and the arts.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 10
Alden M. Mills
Former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, Inc 500 CEO and Author of Be Unstoppable
Against all odds, ALDEN MILLS conquered asthma to accomplish extraordinary things: Nationally-ranked rower, a 3-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in America, and author of Be Unstoppable. In doing it all, Alden failed more times than he succeeded.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Brad Montgomery
Laugh-O-Nomics™
The science is clear: happy organizations with happy employees produce more than their unhappy counterparts. Brad can help get you and your team to where they need to be to perform at their very best!
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Jim Morris, The Rookie
The Inspiration for the Movie “The Rookie”
Jim Morris is the subject of Disney's film "The Rookie." He's the science teacher/coach who made a bet with his baseball team; if they won district he would try out for an MLB team. They did, he did and made it to the major leagues in three months!
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Joe Navarro
Ex-FBI Agent, Author, and Internationally Recognized Expert on Nonverbal Communications
Communication is the key to success and nonverbal communications account for nearly 80% of that - Joe Navarro can help you to understand what others are really thinking and how to communicate more effectively.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Roger Nierenberg
Symphony Conductor
Roger Nierenberg is the creator of The Music Paradigm. Mr. Nierenberg had lengthy tenures as the Music Director for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Florida.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Scott O'Grady
An American Hero and Survivor
Scott O’Grady is a former United States Air Force Captain and Air Force fighter pilot who gained prominence after the June 2, 1995 Mrkonjic Grad incident, in which he ejected over Bosnia when his F-16C was shot down by a Bosnian Serb SA-6 while he was patrolling the no-fly zone.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 5
John O'Leary
Author of best-selling book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
In 1987, John was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, he created a massive explosion in his garage and was burned on 100% of his body. John was given one percent chance to survive.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Tim O'Shea
The Agent of Change
With an entertaining style and good-natured humor, Tim O’Shea provides insights on how to make your approach to teamwork, leadership, and managing change more effective. He combines his corporate background and training in law enforcement & intelligence tactics to help organizations thrive during change. He's also darn funny...just ask him.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Nando Parrado
New York Times Bestselling Author, Rugby Legend, Hero and Inspiration for the Movie, Alive
His is a story that many will recognize, but few have an opportunity to hear first hand. Nando Parrado recounts the extraordinary tale of how he and 15 of his teammates survived for 72 brutal days after their plane crashed into the frozen Andes Mountains nealry 50 years ago.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
Push Inc. Founders
Push Inc. founders, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, guide organizations and individuals toward their full potential through the power of relationships. Overcoming life's challenges requires acknowledging our weaknesses, inviting others into our story, and embracing the fact that we cannot do it all on our own.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Captain J. Charles Plumb USNR, (Ret.)
Vietnam Prisoner of War and Author, I'm No Hero
Captain Plumb was shot down over enemy territory on his 75th combat mission, just 5 days before he was scheduled to return home. He ejected from his F-4 phantom jet, parachuted into enemy hands, was taken prisoner, tortured, and survived nearly 6 years in communist prison camps.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Mark Pollock
Explorer, Innovator, & Collaboration Catalyst
Mark helps people to build resilience and collaborate with others so that they achieve more than they thought possible.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Vince Poscente
Motivational Keynote Speaker, Olympian, NY Times Bestselling Author
Vince Poscente is a blast of energy, a wellspring of innovative content and flat-out funny. He is an expert in helping people speed past obstacles towards extraordinary outcomes, while delivering an unforgettable experience with his engaging stories, Olympic music and videos.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Chad Pregracke
CNN Hero; Social Entrepreneur
Chad Pregracke embodies how one person can make a difference. Since the age 17, Chad has lead a movement for cleaner water through hard work and by mobilizing thousands of volunteers and corporations to join his cause. His presentation style is authentic, humorous, spontaneous, and inspires people to take action!
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Clint Pulver
Author, Musician and Workforce Expert
Clint Pulver is a motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. A Professional Drummer for over 20 years, he’s played with top headlining fellow musicians. He has appeared on America’s Got Talent and in feature films with actors such as Jack Black and John Heder.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 12
Jason Redman
Former Navy SEAL Officer, Author of Orange Wounded Warrior Sign at Bethesda Naval Hospital
Jason Redman joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and spent eleven years as an enlisted SEAL. On September 13, 2007, outside of Fallujah, Iraq, Lieutenant Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he was severely wounded in the ensuing firefight.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Robert Richman
Expert on Employee Culture
Robert Richman is the author of the Culture Blueprint a systematic guide to building the high-performance workplace. He was a manager and culture strategist at Zappos.com and co-founded Zappos Insights, an innovative program focused on educating companies on the secrets behind its game-changing employee culture.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Mike Robbins
An Expert in Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence and The Powers of Appreciation and Authenticity
He has inspired tens of thousands of people around the world to reach new levels of awareness and productivity, both personally and professionally. Mike teaches people important techniques that allow them to be more grateful, appreciative, and authentic with others and themselves.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Randy Ross
Author, Culture Change Expert
Dr. Randy Ross is founder and CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of Remarkable! A master of cultural transformation, Dr. Ross has a unique understanding of employee engagement and offers practical solutions for increasing both the morale and performance of your teams.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 2
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Inspiring Leaders to Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Mark is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. GlobalGurus.org lists Mark as one of the top leadership experts in the world.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Dave Sanderson
Survivor of Miracle on the Hudson; Author, Former Sales Executive
As the last passenger off the Miracle on the Hudson I lived, and your team will learn specifically how being resourceful is the key skill to move from being just good in anything to outstanding.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Rod Santomassimo
Best-Selling Author. Consultant. Coach. Speaker. Innovator.
Rod is a entrepreneur, best-selling author and business coach who has built a business from the ashes of Great Recession to be a leading consulting and coaching organization throughout North America. He has develop principles in sales and personal marketing that propel his clients to earn 5X their industry peers.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Eric Saperston
Leadership, Innovation & What It Takes To Be Extraordinary
"What It Takes To Be Extraordinary" Eric's keynote address talks about his journey cold-calling the most powerful people in the world and taking them out for coffee. His presentation explores the common traits, motivating factors and core beliefs which enable everyday people to produce extraordinary lives.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 1
Libby Sartain
Human Resources Thought Leader From Southwest Airlines and Yahoo
Libby’s keynote has an empowering message: HR can lead our organizations through the competitive marketplace by treating workers more like consumers and less like employees. Stories and strategies for the new world of work and what that means for HR in the future prepare audience for the impending brain drain.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Mike Schlappi
If You Can't Stand Up, Stand Out
When Mike Schlappi takes the floor, a dazzling smile greets you. Then, you notice the wheelchair. Mike is defined by what he can do, instead of what he cannot do. Following a tragic accident, Mike has proven that just because “you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out”!
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Mark Schulman
World-class drummer for PINK, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Beyonce', Cher & Author
A legend in the music world and currently on tour with P!NK, Mark Schulman is an incredible musician, dynamic performer and a strategic business mind who has parleyed his success on stage into true business success.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Kim Malone Scott
Co-founder and CEO of Radical Candor, Author
Kim Scott is the co-founder and CEO of Radical Candor, Inc which builds software tools for managers. She is the author of a book called Radical Candor: How To Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity, to be published by St Martin’s Press next year.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Stephen Shapiro
Author and Innovation Consultant
Stephen cultivates innovation by showing leaders and their teams how to approach, tackle and solve their business challenges. Applying the knowledge he has accrued over decades, Stephen is able to see what others can’t: enabling organization to increase their innovation ROI tenfold.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 4 Videos: 8
Peter Sheahan
Founder & CEO Karrikins Group, Bestselling Author, Named Top-25 Most Influential Speakers in the World
Founder & Group CEO of Karrikins Group, Peter Sheahan is known internationally for his innovative business thinking and thought leadership. With staff in more than 23 cities across 7 countries, he knows firsthand the challenges of growing a business in these rapidly-changing times.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Kevin Sheridan
Keynote Speaker & Employee Engagement and Virtual Management Expert
Kevin Sheridan is a Best Selling Author, and one of the most sought-after voices in the world on the topic of Employee Engagement. Having spent thirty years as a high-level Human Capital Management consultant, helping some of the world’s largest corporations rebuild a culture fostering productive engagement.
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: 1 Books: 3 Videos: 0
Geoff Smart
#1 Thought leader on the #1 Topic in Business.
Geoff is Chairman & Founder of ghSMART. He founded the leadership consulting firm in 1995.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Lyn St. James
Retired Professional IndyCar Driver
Lyn St. James is a change agent, not just in sports, but someone who makes people think differently about themselves and about others. Her accomplishments on and off the track intrigue people and her style is engaging and inspiring.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 8 Videos: 7
Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Performance, Execution, Time Management & Productivity Expert
Laura Stack gives speeches and seminars to help leaders increase team and personal productivity. For over 25 years, she’s worked with Fortune 1000 clients to improve output, increase speed in execution, and save time in the office.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Curt Steinhorst
Author of 'Can I Have Your Attention?'
As the founder and CEO of Focuswise, Curt Steinhorst is dedicated himself as a leading voice on strategic communication. Curt speaks about the most important currency in today's economy: our attention. Focus is possible!
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Sean Swarner
First Cancer Survivor to Summit Everest, Author, Performance Coach Adventurer, World Record Holder
With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand on top of Mt. Everest. Sean has broken through defined human limitation to redefine the way the world views success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Bill Taylor
Entrepreneur & Innovator; Co-founder, Fast Company; Bestselling Author: Simply Brilliant, Practically Radical
Bill Taylor shows business leaders a path to go from now to next in a world filled with nonstop disruption. Bill co-founded Fast Company, the business magazine that redefined the genre. He inspires people to not allow what they know to limit what they can imagine about the future.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3
James Taylor
Entrepreneur, Author, Host and Inspirational Speaker
James Taylor is an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation. For over 20 years, he has been advising CEO’s, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, leaders, writers and rockstars on how to build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jeff Tobe
Customer Experience Expert, Innovation and Creativity Guru, Employee Engagement Engineer
Over 20 years as a speaker, trainer, and business consultant has given Jeff the experience to apply best practices from leading companies to improve the customer experience across a wide range of industries.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Anthony Trucks
Foster Child, Former NFL Player, American Ninja Warrior, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker
You have a VAST amount of potential inside of you but you'll never reach it until you close your identity gap by making an identity shift so you can Make "Shift" Happen.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Brittany Underwood
International Trade Entrepreneur; Local Social Entrepreneur
The Akola Project is a social business within a non-profit framework that empowers marginalized women to generate income to uplift the lives of their families and communities by employing them to make high-fashion jewelry, handbags and home goods.
Keynotes: 5 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™.”
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Peter Vidmar
U.S. Men's Gymnastics Gold Medal Winner
Peter Vidmar, the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history, is a powerful and entertaining speaker. Peter discusses the three components of a perfect score in gymnastics - Risk, Originality and Virtuosity (ROV) - and how these principles apply to success in business and life.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman
New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker
Waldo Waldman is a combat decorated fighter pilot, executive coach, and the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Fly Solo. He helps organizations build collaborative cultures of trust, courage and commitment in order to adapt to change, break performance barriers, and overcome adversity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 10
Bill Walton
Basketball Legend, Broadcaster, Humanitarian, and Survivor
Bill Walton may be the most colorful figure in sports. An ESPN broadcaster, Bill’s college and NBA championship teams are legendary. But chasing the dream took a nightmarish toll: 38 surgeries and spinal failure. Insightful, funny, and profound, Bill inspires with lessons about winning, losing, teamwork, and overcoming the odds.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 10 Videos: 4
Pat Williams
Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic
Basketball Hall-of-Famer, father of 19 children, cancer survivor, over 55 completed marathons…and, now, author of 100 books. Orlando Magic founder and SVP Pat Williams has carved out a unique career and will share how leadership, teamwork and peak performance can make you a winner in even the most competitive business.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Liz Wiseman
CEO & Author
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor. Author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 10 Videos: 4
Don Yaeger
Best-selling Author, Former Sports Illustrated Editor, CEO of sports PR firm and a Cancer Survivor
As an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, an eleven-time New York Times Best-selling author and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has fashioned a career as one of America’s most provocative thought leaders.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Teri Yanovitch
Former Disney Institute Speaker & Corporate Culture Trainer
Teri Yanovitch is a full-time speaker, author, and facilitator. Her passion is helping organizations create a culture of service excellence. Her background experience began with the Hertz Corporation in Seattle Washington.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Jason Young
Author and Trainer on High Performance Cultures
Jason Young has been called a “rare breed” when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. As a former senior-level manager at Southwest Airlines, Jason learned the value of a successful workplace culture.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Joel Zeff
National Speaker/Workplace Expert/Author/Emcee/Humorist
Joel encourages organizations to CELEBRATE, LAUGH and PLAY to increase productivity, success and innovation. Joel invites audience members to participate in hilarious improvisational skits to demonstrate his messages on collaboration, change, leadership, and innovation. Joel is hilarious, interactive and delivers powerful messages. Very few speakers can do all three.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
General Anthony Zinni
United States Marine Corps (Retired)
Gen. Zinni’s 39 years of military service took him to more than 70 countries. His operational experiences included two tours in Vietnam, where he was severely wounded. His last assignment was Commanding General, U. S. Central Command.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 4
The Passing Zone
Corporate Entertainers and Speakers on The Power of Partnership, Innovation, Collaboration & Execution
Looking for something different? Need something unexpected, unique, fresh, not just the same old speaker, comedian or magician? You’ve found something different! You’ve found roaring chainsaws, cheering attendees, flaming torches and knives flying through the air! You’ve found an experience, a surprise, genuine laughter. You’ve found The Passing Zone
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