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: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Afterburner Inc Featured
High performing team of elite fighter pilots who share their secrets to succeeding 98% of the time.
High performing team of real-life fighter pilots. They are passionate about helping people learn and apply the techniques they use every day to achieve a consistent mission success rate of 98%. Afterburner keynotes & experiential programs are ranked 4.9 on Facebook & Google by hundreds of participants.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 13
Mike Abrashoff Featured
Former US Navy Commander of USS Benfold, Author, Leadership Consultant
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 1.3 million copies.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 13
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour Featured
America's First Black Female Combat Pilot; Former Cop & Marine Veteran; Author, Zero to Breakthrough; and Consultant to Business
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour went from beat cop to US Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq. As America’s first Black female combat pilot, she realized many people want to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just don’t know how. Her mantra: Get Gutsy!
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Robyn Benincasa Featured
Leadership and Teamwork Expert; Full-time Firefighter; Adventure Racing World Champion
Robyn Benincasa is an Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, founder of Project Athena, and author of the bestselling teamwork and leadership book, How Winning Works. Her entertaining keynotes show audiences the foundations of inspired leadership and how to win as a team.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Greg Bennick Featured
Build a Better Now® - TEAM BUILDING keynote speaker, emcee, host
Greg's team building and focus keynote "Build a Better Now" brings people together through reinforning the importance of focus and remembering that what they do matters. With ideas from his best-selling book "Reclaim the Moment: 7 Strategies to Build a Better Now", he delivers truly inspiring and entertaining presentations.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Walter Bond Featured
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: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 9
Erica Dhawan Featured
Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation; WSJ Best-Selling Author; Named “Oprah of Management Thinkers”; Ranked #1 of Top Women Keynote Speakers
Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on Connectional Intelligence and the Founder & CEO of Cotential. Through speaking, training and consulting, she teaches business leaders innovative strategies that increase value for clients, deliver results and ensure competitiveness.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Joe Ehrmann Featured
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: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Galen Emanuele Featured
Team Culture, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence Expert
Galen Emanuele is an expert in delivering tangible leadership & communication skills, increasing emotional intelligence, & helping companies establish exceptional team and organizational culture. Along with his business background, Galen's a world class improviser who taught improv for many years & has toured with the cast from 'Whose Line is it Anyway?'
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Manley Feinberg Featured
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: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Molly Fletcher Featured
Bestselling Author, Podcast Host & Top Sports Agent
Hailed as "the female Jerry Maguire," former top sports agent Molly Fletcher shares the tools to help you unlock your drive and achieve peak performance.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 16
John "GUCCI" Foley Featured
Keynote Speaker to over 2000 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author and ‘Gratitude Guru'
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: 12 Books: 0 Videos: 11
Gian Paul Gonzalez Featured
Inspiring Hope Through The Power Of Commitment and Positivity.
Founder of Hope + Future Foundation | Expert on Sports, Leadership, Youth Education, & Wellness.
Gian Paul Gonzales is a dynamic speaker known for his game-changing insights, including the famous “All In” rally cry that propelled the NY Giants to their 2011 Super Bowl victory. He inspires teams and individuals to achieve peak performance and overcome challenges with the same passion and unity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Risha Grant Featured
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: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Phil Hansen Featured
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: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Jason Jones, PH.D. Featured
Organizational Psychologist; International Keynote Speaker; Best-Selling Author; and Executive Coach
Dr. Jones is an organizational psychologist, speaker, author, and executive coach. He has spent 20+ years studying and applying proven neuroscience principles for great employee motivation, performance, and engagement. He is the author of the bestselling book "Activator: Using Brain Science to Boost Motivation, Deepen Engagement, and Supercharge Performance.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 11 Videos: 2
Commander Mary Kelly Featured
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: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Carey Lohrenz Featured
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: 9 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Eric Maddox Featured
Negotiator; Author; Consultant; Army Veteran
Eric Maddox collected the intelligence which led to the exact location of Saddam Hussein. Eric is a consultant and author who delivers empathy based listening as the number one tool for building trust and maximizing influence in all areas of life.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 9
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) Featured
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot; Combat Veteran; Fighter Squadron Commander; White House Fellow & Adviser; Indomitable Spirit
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 tickborne illness that cruelly ended it.
Keynotes: 15 Books: 3 Videos: 28
Mike Massimino Featured
Former NASA Astronaut, Columbia University Professor, New York Times Bestselling Author, Media Personality
Mike is a former NASA astronaut, bestselling author, Columbia University professor, and frequent guest on morning shows and news programs.
Mike uses humor and his unique storytelling ability to inspire audiences on teamwork, innovation, embracing change, leadership in the face of adversity, and perseverance when pursuing a goal.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Brad Montgomery Featured
Magician & Mentalist & Funny High-End Entertainment
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: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Scott O'Grady Featured
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: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 17
Nando Parrado Featured
Survivor & Hero of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571; NYT Best-Selling Author; Portrayed in Oscar-Nominated Film "Society of the Snow" and "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 50 years ago.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 8
Jeremy Poincenot Featured
World Blind Golf Champion
Jeremy's journey of losing his sight at 19 due to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is both heartrending and inspiring. He learned the transformative power of interdependence, embracing his new reality to turn tragedy into opportunity. His story showcases resilience and the profound impact of relying on others for support.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Clint Pulver Featured
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: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Mark Schulman Featured
World-Renowned Drummer; Author; Motivator; Expert, The Secrets of Rockstar Performance
Celebrity drummer Mark Schulman has rocked the world's biggest stages with P!NK, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, and others. As a full-time speaker, Mark delivers a highly energetic rock show disguised as a keynote, inspiring audiences to unleash their inner rockstar through his expertise in engagement and attitude.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Peter Sheahan Featured
C-Suite Advisor and Entrepreneur
The "CEO Whisperer", Peter Sheahan is a leading business strategist and author who specializes in driving innovation and leading change. Known for his impactful insights and dynamic presentations, he helps organizations adapt to evolving markets and turn challenges into opportunities, empowering leaders to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 8
Anthony Trucks Featured
Foster Child; Former NFL Player; American Ninja Warrior; Entrepreneur
Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
General Anthony Zinni Featured
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: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Kristel Bauer
Corporate Wellness and Performance Expert; Award-Winning Author of Work-Life Tango; TEDx Speaker; Host of Top Podcast "Live Greatly”; Contributing Writer for Entrepreneur
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness & performance expert helping her audience find more happiness and success. She is the award-winning author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work. She has appeared on NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather and more.
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: 7 Videos: 2
Brian Biro
America's Breakthrough Speaker; Expert on Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building
Brian Biro is America’s #1 Breakthrough Speaker! He is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building. He empowers audiences with unstoppable energy, inspiration, and belief in themselves and their team.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Eric Boles
Authority on Leadership, Managing Change, Cultural Transformation, and Peak Performance; Former NFL Wide Receiver
Eric Boles is the president of The Game Changers, Inc, a company dedicated to maximing the human asset. Through assessment, coaching, consulting, and training, Eric helps organizations enhance their culture, develop greater levels of committment and performance and function within their purpose and values.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Christian "Boo" Boucousis
Fighter Pilot, Human Behavior and Deep Performance Specialist
Boo is a force of nature who can start or close any event and engage an audience like none other, he is a genuinely aspirational keynote speaker. He’s energetic and charismatic, surprisingly inspiring, and his deep performance mindset will excite and motivate your teams to tackle disruption head-on.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Tony Brigmon
Ambassador of FUN: Live and Virtual Presentations
Tony Brigmon was the face of Southwest Airlines as their "Ambassador of Fun" both internally to employees, and externally to civic groups. Southwest focused on fun because fun created serious results, and Tony brings those proven best-practices and ideas to every event that he speaks to live and virtual.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Drum Cafe
Interactive Drumming Entertainment
The Drum Café present interactive drumming events to unite, bond, motivate, exhilarate and build teams … one beat at a time. Delivering a unique and dynamic element, The Drum Café brings a synergy into the room that within ten minutes will have the delegates transformed into one unified musical ensemble.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Ryan Campbell
Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe; One of Australia's 50 Great Explorers; Plane Crash Survivor
A leading speaker on burnout, resilience, and mental health, Ryan helps leaders create JoyFueled teams. Despite the highs of a Guinness World Record solo flight around the world and the lows of a plane crash and paraplegic diagnosis, Ryan’s greatest lesson was parked in his driveway - a 1960 Pink Cadillac.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Colette Carlson
Business Communication & Human Behavior Expert
Colette Carlson is a human behavior expert and CPAE Hall of Fame motivational keynote speaker who is renowned for her expertise in cultivating human-centric workplaces that turbocharge business results. Audiences connect with Colette through her relevant, inspiring content, laugh-out-loud humor, and extensive customization.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 2
Judy Carter
Motivational Humorist and Stress Reduction Expert
As interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, and over 100 TV appearances, Judy Carter is one of America’s top motivational humorists, and stress reduction experts. With hilarious and empowering keynotes showing how we can all use our sense of humor to deal with burnout and lighten up.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Dr. Kevin Daley
Former Harlem Globetrotter; Leadership & Mindset Expert
Kevin's presentations are a dynamic blend of humor, energy, and actionable insights. His background as an international athlete and corporate consultant, combined with his engaging storytelling ability, ensures a memorable and impactful experience.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Derek Daly
Formula 1 and Indy Driver, Master of Fast, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, International Racing Champion
Irish driving legend Derek Daly is the epitome of the Complete Champion. Spending nearly three decades as the face of the motorsport world, his Be Extraordinary Model and Speed of Business Principles have influenced Fortune 500 companies and the US Government.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 13
Jim Davidson
Resilience Expert; Expedition Leader; Everest Summiteer; NYT Best-Selling Author; Survivor of Two Mountain Disasters, including the Deadliest Day on Mt. Everest
Jim Davidson is a resilience expert who has survived not just one epic mountain disaster, but two. From his real-world survival experiences, he distills hard-won lessons about forging the resilience to overcome change, challenge, and uncertainty.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Scott Deming
Leadership, Change Management, Customer Service and Emotional Brand Building Expert
Scott Deming is a different kind of speaker, trainer, and consultant with unique ability to engage and connect with people so they’re ready, willing, and anxious to learn. His presentations captivate, motivate and accelerate audiences to a new level of passion and commitment to deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Mark Denton
Captain in the ‘World's Toughest' Around-The-World Yacht Race, Leadership, Team and Resilience Expert, Multi-award winning keynote speaker
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Scott Dikkers
Founder and Editor of The Onion; New York Times Best-Selling Author; Peabody Award Winner; Time Magazine Top 50 “Cyber Elite”
Scott is the co-founder of The Onion, a legendary comic brand. He is a funny and inspiring keynote speaker who provides insight on how he built a successful multi-million dollar brand (with extremely loyal fans) using creativity and innovation, and believing in a company culture.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 9
Chris Dyer
Speaker | 3x Bestselling Author | Leadership & Culture Expert
Chris is a leadership, employee engagement and company culture expert who has actually done it! He leaves his audience with real strategies to build a thriving workplace culture and "be better leaders". His speeches include powerful storytelling, practical takeaways, and humor to ensure engagement.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Paul Epstein
Former NFL & NBA Business Executive; Leadership & Sales Expert; 2x Best-Selling Author
Paul speaks about the power of WINNING MONDAY as the starting point of all growth and transformation. These insights and actionable playbook were learned as a 15-year NFL and NBA executive, now leadership and sales advisor to the world’s top brands seeking to build and scale a championship culture.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Joshua M. Evans
Company Culture, Employee Experience, Engagement, Change, and Future of Work Expert
Joshua M. Evans is on a quest to fundamentally change the way people view their work by bringing deeper purpose into the workplace. Joshua uniquely combines his life experiences and corporate knowledge to craft immersive moments with all audiences.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 7 Videos: 6
Scott Flansburg
The Human Calculator®, Author, Performer and TV Host
Scott Flansburg, known as The Human Calculator® is a best selling author, speaker, performer, Guinness World Record holder, and host of his own tv show on The History Channel Int'l. His performance will amaze your team and then he will teach them how to feel comfortable and confident with numbers.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Tom Flick
former NFL QB | Authority on Leadership, Leading Change, Accelerating Performance
Dynamic and highly sought-after, leadership expert Tom Flick has delivered over 2,000 presentations to a "who's-who" list of clients, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Google, Boeing, American Express, Amazon, NASA, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and the Pentagon.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 11
Felipe Gomez
Keynote Pianist; Business Leader & Entrepreneur; Author Applying the Traits of Virtuoso Musicians to Business and Life
Felipe has 25 years of global management experience and thoroughly understands and relates with audiences. He delivers a powerful learning experience with a piano on stage, inspiring people to aim for extraordinary performance. Colombian, educated in Switzerland and living in the US, Felipe brings a diversity contribution to each event.
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: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
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: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Scott Greenberg
VIP Franchise Columnist for Entrepreneur, Hourly Workforce Author, Culture & Performance Expert
Scott helps businesses lead more effectively so they can hire, train and develop their teams into a high-performance workforce. Improving business from the inside out, he co-created an innovative management diagnostic and leadership tool, 30-Second Leadership™, that enhances employee mindset, skillset and performance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Chris Grimes
Facilitator, Motivational Comedian, Speaker & Coach
Keynotes: 11 Books: 0 Videos: 11
Phil Gwoke
Generational Expert | Strategist of Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Employees | Mentor and Consultant for Young Entrepreneurs
Phil brings his unique humor, experiences, research, and generational expertise to every speaking engagement. He is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation are capable of remarkable accomplishments.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Jason Harris
Best-Selling Author; Combat-Proven Pilot; Retired Lieutenant Colonel; Empowering Leaders and Teams Through a Culture of Commitment, Accountability, High Performance, and Trust
Jason is a best-selling author, expert thought leader, and professional pilot. His high-risk combat experiences have all served as the launching point for his “No Fail Trust®” methodology used to empower executives and team members to foster an environment of mutual trust, responsibility, and productivity.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 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: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
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: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Jesse Israel
5X Audible Worldwide Bestseller; Visionary Entrepreneur; Founder of The Big Quiet Movement
Jesse Israel is a 5X Audible worldwide bestseller, a visionary entrepreneur, and founder of The Big Quiet movement. Jesse shares his Amplified Quiet Framework to help leaders, teams, and organizations navigate uncertainty, break through performance barriers and realize their full potential by mastering the art of quieting noise.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Erin King
The Energy Expert for Peak Performance
Erin King is a researcher, bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and the world’s leading energy management expert.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Phillip W. Koontz
U.S. Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Motivational Speaker
Phillip Koontz, former Navy SEAL of over six years, takes his life lessons forged through the trials of SEAL training and currently helps others practically apply them to their personal, professional and family lives. He is now a worldwide motivational speaker for business, academic, athletic and religious audiences.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 13
Polly LaBarre
Authority on Leading Organizational Change; Co-founder, Management Lab; Founding Team, Fast Company; and Co-author, Mavericks at Work
Polly LaBarre helps leaders create change-ready cultures that learn almost as fast as change itself. She arms audiences with a maverick manual – tools to break rules, harnessing the human element by inspiring, unleashing, and amplifying creativity, passion, and resourcefulness. Polly unpacks real-life lessons from her research and consulting.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Lynne Lancaster
Generational Expert • Author • 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: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 7
George Lange
World-renowned Photographer, Team Builder & Author of Picturing Joy
George Lange is an internationally renowned photographer. Through the lens of photography, George creates events for corporations looking for a fresh team experience, an engaging workshop that illuminates how to bring authenticity, trust and connection to the workplace.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Justin "Hasard" Lee
Fighter Pilot, International Bestselling Author, Authority on Leadership and Decision-Making
"Hasard Lee, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former fighter pilot, delivers combat-tested leadership, strategic thinking, and battle-tested strategies to help leaders navigate today's business challenges." -Forbes
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: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Melissa Majors
Human-Centered Leadership Speaker, Author, Consultant and Coach
Melissa has spent 25+ years of her career optimizing the business impact of education, innovation, inclusion, and leadership. She started Melissa Majors Consulting to drive better strategic decision-making in these areas and works with organizations across the country to effectively measure their inclusion and diversity performance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Adam Markel
Resilience Researcher, AI, Future of Work and Change Management Expert; #1 WSJ Bestselling Author of "PIVOT" and "Change Proof: Leveraging Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience
Adam is a transformational teacher who inspires and empowers people to live authentically and purposefully. He is the CEO of Peak Potentials, one of the largest personal/business success training companies in the world. He is also an attorney and entrepreneur who bridges the worlds of business, psychology, and spirituality.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Cam Marston
Workplace and Marketplace Trends Expert; Generational Differences Authority
Cam Marston is an author, advisor, radio talk show host, and top-rated keynote speaker on the trends shaping the workplace and marketplace. He enlivens the data with anecdotes, tales from the real business world, attention-grabbing visuals, and quips that make the messages and actionable strategies memorable.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Riaz Meghji
Human Connection Expert | Author of 'Every Conversation Counts'
“Quiet Quitting” and “Rage Applying” are common terms for a familiar problem: a lack of meaningful human connection.
Drawing from years of experience interviewing countless leaders, human connection expert and author Riaz Meghji helps audiences build meaningful connections and trust, so they can collaborate effectively and out-care their competition.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Alden Mills
Inc. 500 CEO, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Navy SEAL
Alden Mills is the former Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, founder of multiple businesses, bestselling author of Unstoppable Mindset, Unstoppable Teams, and Be Unstoppable, a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, nationally recognized rower, and keynote speaker on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jim Morris, The Rookie
Motivational Speaker | Former MLB Pitcher | Inspiration for Disney's movie "The Rookie" | Best-Selling Author | Consultant | Educator | Coach
Jim Morris is Disney's "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 & made it to the major leagues at the age of 35, in just 3 months!
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Shasta Nelson
Social Relationships Expert, Author, Media Resource, and Keynote Speaker
For over 15 years, Shasta Nelson has been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices that lead to greater belonging in communities and workplaces. Her expertise activates organizations to intentionally create and accelerate high-trust and resilient relationships that lead to higher employee retention, engagement, and collaboration.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Roger Nierenberg
Symphony Conductor
Roger Nierenberg is the creator of The Music Paradigm, an interactive learning experience custom-designed to meet each group's needs. Mr. Nierenberg had lengthy tenures as Music Director for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Florida.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Kyle & Brent Pease
Inspiring Athletes, Advocates, and Co-Founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation
Diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy as a child, Kyle Pease had grown up supporting his athlete brothers Brent and Evan from the sidelines. While his condition limited his ability to play sports, it didn't dampen Kyle's passion for them, nor did it stop them from including Kyle in everything.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jess Pettitt
Workplace Culture and Crisis Manager
For almost 20 years, Jess Pettitt has supported and guided diverse audiences to success. Her social justice and diversity curricula as well as her publications, books, and resources are highly regarded and used nationwide. Her background uniquely qualifies her to educate employers on building welcoming, productive, and innovative teams.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 7
Smiley Poswolsky
Workplace Belonging, Culture & Future of Work Expert, Bestselling Author
One of the top workplace belonging, culture and future of work speakers in the world, Smiley helps companies foster belonging and human connection in an ever-evolving workforce. He is the bestselling author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness and The Workplace Belonging Toolkit.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 8
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: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
U.S. Olympian Johnny Quinn
Top Rated Keynote Speaker | 3rd person to play professional football and compete in the Winter Olympics. Keep 𝘗𝘜𝘚𝘏𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘍𝘖𝘙𝘞𝘈𝘙𝘋
Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn is known for thought-provoking and action-packed content and is a trusted voice on resilience and change management. Johnny has been featured on: ABC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Geoff Ramm
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Author & Creator of Celebrity Service
Geoff Ramm captivates audiences globally with his innovative approach to customer service, redefining excellence for top brands like Emirates and Warner Brothers. Renowned for his engaging style and fresh perspectives, Geoff empowers companies to stand out by delivering extraordinary experiences that surprise, delight, and elevate their impact.
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: 8
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: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 7
Mike Robbins
An Expert in Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence and The Powers of Appreciation and Authenticity
As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Mike teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective.
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: 2 Videos: 6
Eric Saperston
Leadership and Innovation Expert; Best-Selling Author; Inspiration of Award-Winning Feature Film "The Journey"
Eric Saperston has spent the last 25 years studying the common traits, motivating factors and guiding principles which enable everyday people to produce extraordinary results. He shares leadership lessons, success principles, and tactical team-building experiences to increase productivity, strengthen your teams and move your organization from great to extraordinary.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Jeff Saturday
Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Champion (Super Bowl XLI)
Jeff Saturday, Super Bowl champion, ESPN analyst, and former NFL head coach, brings dynamic leadership insights from the gridiron to the boardroom. With a passion for teamwork, resilience, and peak performance, he inspires audiences with lessons on leadership, adaptability, and winning under pressure—both in sports and in life.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Pamela 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: 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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Dr. Natalie Stavas
Harvard Doctor; Boston Marathon Hero; Mentor; Mother; Runner; International Humanitarian; Speaker
Dr. Stavas is Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at UC San Diego where she mentors medical students, residents, and fellows towards a path of fulfillment in medicine. Dr. Stavas has focused her research on how COVID-19 is affecting children’s health and physical wellbeing. She's a real super hero!
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
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
Top 8 most inspiring people ever. Everest, 7-Summits, Both Poles, Hawaii Ironman, 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. Keynote, author, film subject.
Sean Swarner, ranked among the top 8 most inspiring people in history, defied two terminal cancers to conquer Everest, all Seven Summits, both Poles, and the Hawaii Ironman. Featured in an Emmy-nominated film, his global keynotes inspire millions, unlocking purpose, passion, and limitless possibilities through resilience, courage, and transformation.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
James Taylor
Entrepreneur, Author, Host and Inspirational Speaker
James started his career managing high profile rock stars and is now an internationally recognized leader in creativity, sustainability, innovation and artificial intelligence. For 20+ years, he has advised CEO’s, entrepreneurs, educators, governments and leaders on how to design innovative organizations, unlock creative potential and build a sustainable future.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Eric Termuende
Thought Leader on Optimizing Workplace Culture, the Future of Work, and Engagement in the Workplace
Eric Termuende is helping leaders build tomorrow's greatest places to work by educating them and empowering them to make one-degree shifts that build trust, reduce friction, and build a culture of experimentation.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 8 Videos: 12
Kate Vitasek
World's Authority on Highly Collaborative Relationships That Drive Innovation; Faculty University of Tennessee
Kate Vitasek is an international authority for her award-winning work on highly collaborative business relationships. She is the author of seven books and has been featured on Bloomberg, CNN International, NPR, and Fox Business News. Kate is a master "edutainer" and is fabulous at customizing speeches and workshops.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Cy Wakeman
NY Times Bestselling Author, Drama Researcher and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership
Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman
Combat veteran, New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker
Waldo Waldman is a Hall of Fame Speaker, decorated fighter pilot, executive coach, and author of the New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Fly Solo. He helps organizations build collaborative cultures of trust, courage and resilience in order to adapt to change, break performance barriers, and overcome adversity.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 11
Liz Wiseman
CEO of The Wiseman Group; Author
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to top organizations worldwide. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm. Some of her recent clients include Apple, AT&T, Disney, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Darren Woodson
Former Dallas Cowboy, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Former ESPN Analyst, Entrepreneur, and Real Estate Partner
Three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection Darren Woodson joined ESPN as an NFL analyst in 2005. He appears on NFL Live and SportsCenter, as well as other ESPN platforms throughout the year.
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: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Joel Zeff
National Speaker/Work Culture 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: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 7
The Passing Zone
Corporate Entertainers and Speakers on The Power of Partnership, Innovation, Collaboration & Execution
The Passing Zone is a renowned comedy act featuring Owen Morse and Jon Wee, who met at a juggling convention in 1986. Showcasing innovation, leadership development, and teamwork through their juggling acts, they are known for their clean, versatile act that appeals to diverse audiences inspiring teamwork and creativity.
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