TED-Talks Keynote Speakers
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TED-Talk keynote speakers prove out how impressive and powerful public speaking is achieved with effective communication. These talented speakers create and inspire with original ideas and experiences. GDA has an impressive roster of TED-Talk speakers on every topic of expertise to share insight at your next event.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Shawn Achor Featured
New York Times Bestselling Author and Positive Psychology Expert
Shawn Achor has is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success and the NYT best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential. His Happiness Advantage training is one of the largest and most successful positive psychology corporate training programs in the world.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 11
Mariana Atencio Featured
Peabody Award-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Inspiring Storyteller, and Host/Moderator
Mariana Atencio is an expert who helps leaders in organizations create a culture that is more authentic – where people can be themselves and contribute to the max. Bring her dynamic presence as a speaker, moderator, or host to elevate your program with her award-winning insights and infectious energy.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 12 Videos: 9
Dr. Robert Ballard Featured
Deep Sea Explorer, Discoverer of the Titanic Wreckage, Emmy-winning Documentary Producer
Best known for his 1985 discovery of the TITANIC, Dr. Robert Ballard has succeeded in tracking down numerous significant shipwrecks, including the German battleship BISMARCK, the lost fleet of Guadalcanal, the U.S. aircraft carrier YORKTOWN (from the World War II Battle of Midway), and John F. Kennedy’s boat, PT-109.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 17
Lisa Bodell Featured
CEO of FutureThink; Bestselling Author of "Why Simple Wins"
Lisa Bodell is an award-winning author and CEO of futurethink. As a futurist and expert on change management, she has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Google, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and more.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Leonard Brody Featured
Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Best-selling Author and a Two-Time Emmy Nominated Media Visionary
Leonard Brody has been hailed as "a controversial leader of the new world order." He has helped in raising millions of dollars for start-up companies, been through one of the largest Internet IPOs in history, and involved in the building, financing, and/or sale of five companies to date.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 6 Videos: 7
David Burkus Featured
One of the World's Leading Experts on Collaboration and Teamwork
David’s forward-thinking ideas are changing how companies approach leadership, collaboration, and teamwork. Working with organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA, his evidence based and immensely practical keynotes offer a set of actionable takeaways teams can implement immediately.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Amy Cuddy Featured
Social Psychologist and Bestselling Author
Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Her work focuses on presence and performance under stress, feeling powerful vs. powerless, prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of projecting trustworthiness and strength, and most recently, the psychology of bullying, bystanding, and social bravery.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Daryl Davis Featured
Renowned Rock/Blues Musician, Conflict Navigator, Unifier, and Author
Daryl Davis, a Black man, befriended members of the Ku Klux Klan and changed their lives. Over 200 of them gave him their robes and hoods to prove it. Daryl offers communication lessons from that experience. When we talk to our adversaries, fears that drive hate and misunderstanding melt away.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 15
Amelia Rose Earhart Featured
Around the World Pilot; Podcast Host; Artist; President of Fly With Amelia Foundation
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Mick Ebeling Featured
Founder of Not Impossible Labs, CEO and Founder of The Ebeling Group
Most recently named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Greatest Leaders, a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the most influential creative people by The Creativity 50’s, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bill Eckstrom Featured
President & Founder, EcSell Institute; International Keynote Speaker; Author, "The Coaching Effect"
Bill Eckstrom's primary passion is growth - especially how coaches and leaders impact the growth and performance of individuals and teams. This passion inspired Bill to launch EcSell Institute, a research-based organization that works with leaders internationally to help them better understand, measure, and elevate coaching’s impact on performance.
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: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 9
Elliot Kotek Featured
Founder & CEO -The Nation of Artists; 5xCannes, 5xSxSW & Emmy-winning International Speaker
Elliot is an innovator and content creator who blends technology and empathy to change the world. His 4Ps approach is used to re-center companies in their purpose, and the 50+ honors he's received while working with the planet's biggest names proves that Ideas + Empathy = Impact.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 11
John Livesay Featured
Helping Sales Leaders Tell Stories to Win Sales; Author of The Sale Is in the Tale
Keynote sales speaker John Livesay, aka “The Pitch Whisperer,” helps sales forces connect with today’s crazy-busy, ultra-savvy buyers by becoming master storytellers with magnetic pitches. Whoever tells the best story gets the sale, and after John speaks, your people will know exactly how to craft irresistible stories.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. Featured
Acclaimed Clinical Psychologist & Coach; Author of Get Out of The Red Zone; Positive Psychology Expert
Success starts from within. Whether you want to have a healthy body, booming business, or flourishing relationships, the first step is to rewire your brain and cultivate your peak mindset. Dr. Lombardo teaches practical skills to make lasting transformations in your life.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 7
John O'Leary Featured
Best-Selling Author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life; Inspiration for Upcoming Film "Soul On Fire"
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: 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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Don Rheem Featured
Author; TEDx Speaker; CEO of E3 Solutions; Culture Changer
Don Rheem is an author, highly-coveted speaker, and CEO of E3 Solutions - an employee engagement technology company. One of the nation’s principal authorities on leadership science, he travels the globe speaking to business leaders about creating healthy workplace cultures and deepening engagement through the lens of neuroscience.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Alex Sheen Featured
Accountability Expert
World foremost expert on accountability and commitment, Alex is a five-time TEDxTalk speaker, author, podcast host, humanitarian, and Founder of the because I said I would movement. His work has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, the Steve Harvey Show, CNN, Fox News and more.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Pamela Barnum
Former Undercover Police Officer & Federal Prosecuting Attorney; Trust Strategist; Nonverbal Communication Expert
Pamela Barnum, with 20 years in criminal justice, mastered trust and body language. In her TED Talk, What Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust, she shares unique insights. Now, she guides businesses in using nonverbal communication to enhance confidence, understanding, and success through practical strategies for building trust across sectors.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 11
Mallory Brown
Impact Storyteller, Filmmaker, Empathy Speaker
Mallory Brown is a social entrepreneur, adventure traveler, and humanitarian. She is the founder of World Clothes Line. She runs philanthropic campaigns, backpacking around the globe, raising awareness and encouraging a compassionate world.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Larry Burns
Former General Motors VP of R&D, Mobility Consultant for Google Inc.
Lawrence D. "Larry" Burns is the former corporate vice president of Research and Development for General Motors. Burns oversaw GM's advanced technology, innovation programs, and corporate strategy. Within GM, he personally championed vehicle electrification, “connected” vehicles, fuelcells, bio-fuels, advanced batteries, autonomous driving, and a series of innovative concept vehicles.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Susan Cain
Chief Revolutionary of Quiet Revolution
Susan Cain is the Chief Revolutionary of Quiet Revolution LLC and the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking.
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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Tiffany & Leon Chen
Founders of Tiff's Treats
Tiff's Treats started after Tiff stood Leon up on a date. She baked him a batch of warm cookies and they started the nation's FIRST warm cookie delivery concept. They have raised $100 million in funding and grown it to a valuation in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Stephanie Decker
Inspiring Mom: Lost Both Legs Saving Children From Tornado, Founder of the Stephanie Decker Foundation
Stephanie Decker is the inspiring mother who lost both legs saving her children during a tornado. She also founded the Stephanie Decker Foundation which helps children with missing limbs take part in sports camps.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 9
Tiffany Dufu
Leadership Luminary, Founder & CEO The Cru, Author of DROP THE BALL
Named to Entrepreneur’s 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is founder of The Cru. Launch team member to Lean In, CLO to Levo, and Former President of The White House Project. Featured in The New York Times, ESSENCE, O, The Oprah Magazine, and on NPR.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Dima Ghawi
Developing Leaders To Meet The Demands Of the Global Workforce And Helping Organizations Engage Diverse Teams
Dima helps individuals globally advance their careers and expand their potential by sharing inspiring, emotional stories and relatable messages that draw from her global leadership experience. She motivates audience members to dare to thrive personally and professionally by taking courageous, life-changing actions unburdened by fear.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Dennis Gillan
Mental Health Advocate
Dennis Gillan is on a mission to reverse the current trends in completed suicides & to seriously reduce the stigma associated with getting help for one's mental health. The audience loves his comeback story of surviving the loss of two brothers to suicide. You will be glad you heard him speak.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Haben Girma, Esq.
Human Rights Lawyer, Author, First Deafblind Graduate of Harvard Law School
The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Rahaf Harfoush
Digital Anthropologist; New York Times Best-Selling Author; Member of the UN's Advisory Body on AI
Rahaf Harfoush is a strategist, digital anthropologist and author who focuses on the intersections of emerging technology, innovation and digital culture.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Daniel Hulme, PhD
Chief AI Officer @ WPP and CEO @ Satalia; Top 10 global Chief AI Officers; Investor
Daniel Hulme is a globally recognised expert in AI. He is the CEO of Satalia, which was acquired by the world's largest media company for $100,000,000, and has been recognized as one of the top 10 Chief AI Officers globally. Daniel is prolific investor in understanding machine consciousness.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Jia Jiang
Entrepreneur, Blogger and “Rejection Proof” Author
Jia Jiang (pronounced Jah Jahng) is an entrepreneur, blogger, TED speaker and an author. is the owner of Rejection Therapy and author. After he left a career in the corporate world to pursue life as an entrepreneur, he was soon confronted with everyone's biggest fear – rejection.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 10
Dr. Willie Jolley
Award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality
There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Mathew Knowles
Author, Professor, Lecturer, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, Music Executive, Artist Manager, Fighter and Male Breast Cancer Survivor
Dr. Knowles is widely recognized in the entertainment industry for his effective approach in developing and promoting award-winning artists. As a pioneer for African American success in the corporate world, Dr. Knowles intimately understands the need to empower the community by sharing his knowledge.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Daniel Kraft, MD
Physician, Scientist, and Entrepreneur
Daniel Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard trained physician, scientist, entrepreneur, inventor and innovator who speaks on how rapidly developing technologies are and will impact the future of healthcare and medicine.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Monica Lewinsky
Social Activist
Monica Lewinsky is a social activist, a global public speaker, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a consultant. She advocates for a safer social media environment and addresses such topics as digital resilience, reputation, privacy, cultivating compassion, overcoming shame and equality.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Isaac Lidsky
Eyes Wide Open
Isaac Lidsky has the ability to speak on several topics based on his life experiences including a retinal degenerative disease that lead to his progressive sight loss and blindness, entrepreneurship, leadership, teams & motivation. Side Note: Isaac played Weasel on NBC's Saved by the Bell.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Anne Mahlum
Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Investor
Anne Mahlum is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor who has created $100M of net worth by investing in herself. She is the Founder of [solidcore] and Back on My Feet.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 1
Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP
Goals & Grit ™ Expert
Caroline is the world's leading expert on Goals & Grit. She helps people get more grit, achieve their goals, and find happiness. A Harvard graduate with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology fro the University of Pennsylvania, she has authored seven books inclusing Creating Your Best Life and Getting Grit.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 16
Aimée Mullins
Groundbreaking Athlete, Fashion Icon, Actor, TED All-Star, and Design Innovator
Aimée Mullins revels in the continuous exploration of what is possible—both for herself and those whose lives she touches. Aimée has developed her own unique formula for creating the “invented life,” fashioned from her undeniably unique combination of life experiences.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Amy Purdy
Survivor, Paralympic Medalist, NY Times Best Selling Author, Dancer
Featured TEDx speaker, survivor, World Class snowboarder, Best-selling author, Dancing With The Stars Finalist, Toured with Oprah, Superbowl Commercial, Founder of Adaptive Action Sports
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Kristen Race, Ph.D.
World-Renowned Mindfulness Expert; 2x TEDx Speaker; Host of the Train Your Brain Radio Show
As a world-renowned expert in the field of mindfulness, Kristen’s programs are rooted in neuroscience and designed to build resilience to modern-day stress and create a mindset that helps us live our lives better. Her work focuses on making mindfulness practices accessible and easily incorporated into daily life.
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: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Yogi Roth
College Football Analyst, Accomplished Coach, NYT Bestselling Author, Scholar, Filmmaker, Media Personality , Host, and World Traveler
Yogi Roth is a filmmaker, scholar, New York Times bestselling author, accomplished coach, popular sports analyst and world-traveler who has been studying human potential for over a decade.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 5 Videos: 5
Patrick Schwerdtfeger
Futurist Leading Authority on Technology Trends
As a leading expert in technology trends and a recognized authority on global business trends, Patrick Schwerdtfeger's work focuses on providing insights into the technological forces driving the transformation of businesses around 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: 12 Books: 12 Videos: 9
Scott Steinberg
World's Leading Business Strategist, Innovation + Trends Expert, Technology Futurist
Award-winning professional speaker, bestselling expert on leadership/innovation. Author of Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty. Leading futurist/trends expert: 600+ outlets from CNN to TIME. Fortune 500 calls "defining figure” and "top trendsetter to follow."
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.
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