Work-life Balance Keynote Speakers
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Work-life Balance keynote speakers understand work, lifestyle, sleep, and family are vital to operate optimally, and they will share specific strategies to recharge and reset outside of work. These keynote speakers use decades of research to determine proven strategies and real world examples to drive performance and build stronger teams. Contact GDA Speakers to suggest revolutionary shifts in work-life balance by breakinig old rules.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Sandy Asch
Learn From The Expert Who Taught The San Diego Zoo to ROAR
Sandy Asch has inspired 40,000+ leaders in 50 countries and 6 languages to navigate change, manage work-life balance and be more RESILIENT! She inspires audiences to UNLEASH their ROAR and bring purpose and passion to their work.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Greg Bennick
Global keynote speaker, Interactive comedian, Event emcee & host
Greg Bennick is a speaker and comedian all in one, offering ideas about finding your voice, managing the unexpected, dealing with change, and how to change the world without having a clue. He has a fascinating background, coming from being a corporate keynote speaker AND a punk rock touring musician.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Scott Bloom
Comedian and Television Personality
Scott Bloom is a veteran comedian and television personality who has been actively working in the corporate market for the past 15 years. In addition to hosting hundreds of corporate events for Fortune 500 companies he has also had a successful career in television.
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: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Joan Brock
Author of More Than Meets the Eye
Joan shares her inspiring story of the sudden loss of her sight then the loss of her husband to cancer. Joan will captivate your audience while sharing the importance of making positive and productive choices in this world of change and challenge.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Tanya Brown
Finding Peace Amid YOUR Chaos: A Story of Overcoming Adversity
I work with individuals and groups who would like to learn more about managing life chaos for personal and professional well being and success. I am a professional keynote speaker and life coach who inspires audiences and clients to live more balanced lives.
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: 7 Videos: 2
Katherine Center
Author of multiple books including Happiness for Beginners
Katherine Center is a novelist—the author of five bittersweet comic novels about love and family, including The Bright Side of Disaster, The Lost Husband, and Happiness for Beginners.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 2
Dave Crenshaw
Author, Speaker and Business Coach
Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. He has written four books including The Myth of Multitasking which was published in six languages. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Pandit Dasa
Former Monk, Mindful Leadership Expert, and Author
Pandit presents the research on Mindfulness and explains the importance of leading by example, appreciation, communicating mindfully and managing one’s emotions. He also engages the audiences in various breathing and focusing exercises that individuals will be able to implement at work and at home.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Courtney Dauwalter
Ultra-Endurance Athlete
Currently, Courtney is an ultra marathon runner living in Colorado. She holds the women's American record for distance run in 24 hours at 159.3 miles, overall winner of the Moab 240 Mile Endurance Run in 2017.
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: 5 Books: 10 Videos: 2
Richard and Linda Eyre
New York Times #1 Bestselling Authors
Richard and Linda Eyre are the top rated YPO family and parenting resources. As New York Times #1 Bestselling authors, they have presented to audiences in 47 countries on Marriage, Parenting, and Work/Life balance. They are known for the entertainment as well as the content of their speaking.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Zonya Foco
America's Nutrition Leader
Zonya Foco, RD, CHFI, CSP is one of the most inspiring, vital and unforgettable speakers in America. Zonya’s high energy crossed with her low maintenance solutions to healthy living make nutrition and fitness exciting, fun, and doable for all her audiences.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 4
George Foreman
Two-Time Heavyweight Champion Boxer & Entrepreneur
He's one of the most recognizable faces in the world. A world heavyweight champion. The force behind one of the biggest and most successful brands. A trans-formative personality who has been knocked down, but not out, only to rise again in his life. He's George Foreman.
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: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Nely Galán,
Media and Real Estate Entrepreneur Founder of The Adelante Movement.
Latina media dynamo and women’s empowerment advocate Nely Galán, dubbed the “Tropical Tycoon” by The New York Times Magazine, is one of the entertainment industry’s savviest firebrand talents. SELF MADE is an evolutionary shift for women around the world; a new kind of identity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Tim Gard
A consistently outstanding speaker who's tears-in-your-eyes-laugh-out-loud humor inspires all.
Authority in stress reduction, increasing productivity, morale, and overall job satisfaction through humor. Author/Co-author of 4 books; frequent guest on TV & radio; CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Certified Speaking Professional, named Meetings and Conventions “Best Speaker Heard or Used”
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5
David Garibaldi
WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST
David Garibaldi is a world-renowned Performance Painter who creates life-size masterpieces all under 10 minutes.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Dr. Lawana Gladney
Emotional Wellness Doctor
Dr. Gladney is the Emotional Wellness Doctor that teaches you how to manage your emotions and stress to achieve good physical and emotional health to create success in your life.
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: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Anne Grady
Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
Anne has a master’s degree in organizational communication and has spent the last twenty years working with some of the largest organizations around the globe.
She has become known as a leading expert on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience, contributing to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and more.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Matt Granados
Top Rated Speaker | Trainer | Author | Entrepreneur
Matt spent years searching for a system that could help him “handle” his life but was unable to find anything that really worked. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Matt developed his own system – the LP – that he saw produce major results or himself, his employees, and his family.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 12
Michaela Guzy
Executive Producer, On Air Talent, Writer, Storyteller, Speaker, Travel, Sustainability, Millennial Mindset, Social Impact Advocate
Michaela Guzy, a former publishing exec who is fearless beyond reason, left her career behind to begin a journey that has since changed her life and touched others. OhThePeopleYouMeet speaks to the wanderlust in us all and ignites a passion for global connections and sustainable and immersive travel.
Keynotes: 13 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Farah Habad
Associate and Speaker at BridgeWorks, LLC
Speaker, researcher, writer and consultant Farah Habad has entered the public speaking scene and is quickly becoming a powerful voice for his generation. He is a generational expert at BridgeWorks. As the youngest Millennial on the BridgeWorks team, he thrives on finding what motivates, forms and challenges his complex generation.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Heidi Hanna
Keynote Speaker, Author, Health & Performance Consultant
Dr. Hanna provides a grounded, realistic approach to integrative neuroscience, teaching and facilitating dynamic and engaging conversations about all things related to making brains work better. She can also assist with programming to energize your meeting through workouts, nutrition planning and meditation breaks.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 6
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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Ryan Kahn
Star of MTV's “Hired”, Nationally Recognized Job Expert, Founder of The Hired Group
Career Coach Ryan Kahn is a known expert in his field, author, speaker and television personality. Kahn’s constructively candid and insightful coaching style and his close working relationships with industry leaders have made him a go-to career resource.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 0
Ricky Kalmon
Celebrity Hypnotist, Motivational Speaker & TV Personality
Ricky Kalmon’s high-energy and exciting show has redefined corporate entertainment. The most requested stage hypnotist in the country, Ricky Kalmon knows how to melt the ice, break barriers, increase team communication, and turn your event into a memorable, interactive one. Kalmon's Motivational Keynote offer inspiration with take home value.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 7
Katty Kay
Lead Anchor, BBC World News America and Bestselling Author
Washington, D.C.-based BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay brings a fresh and global perspective to the reporting of American politics and global affairs. When she’s not busy making sense of the news, Katty writes bestselling books on women and confidence - helping them turn thoughts into action.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Nataly Kogan
Happiness Expert, Venture Capitalist and Successful Tech Entrepreneur
Nataly found that after reaching the highest corporate levels, she still wasn’t happy. Chasing achievement left her proud but unfulfilled, so she became inspired to figure out how to live a fuller, happier life. In the process, she found the answers each person needs to unlock maximum potential.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D.
Renowned Psychologist, Best Selling Author, Success Coach
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: 0 Videos: 1
Mary LoVerde
International Work-Life Balance Expert and Change Catalyst
If you feel like you have too much to do and not enough time to do it, you are right. There is too much to do and not enough time. It is time for a new approach. The new life balance motto is: When you can't keep up- connect.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Dr. James Maas
Nation's Top Sleep Educator And Award-Winning Professor
World famous sleep educator gives a dynamic program with incredible take-away value that constantly receives standing ovations. The information provided with audience interaction will increase daytime alertness, psychological mood, productivity, creativity, athletic prowess, general health and longevity
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Mark Mayfield
Solid Business Wisdom...Brilliant Comedic Style
Let's be blunt. People remember a speaker who does two things: provides information and does it in an engaging way. Mark delivers solid customized information, and keeps the audience laughing the entire time. If you want your audience to learn, why not let them have a great time doing it?
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Steve McClatchy
Leadership and Performance; NY Times Best Selling Author
New York Times Best Selling Author and speaker for over a decade on the topics of Leadership, Performance, Personal Growth, and Work/Life Engagement. Steve is the Founder of Alleer Training & Consulting, a firm focused on helping companies and individuals improve performance and achieve outstanding results.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 3
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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Tricia Molloy
Corporate Leadership Speaker on Work-Life Balance and Achieving Goals
In today's corporate environment, employees are often asked to do more with fewer resources. Tricia Molloy's practical, powerful programs help them stay positive and focused so they can better manage their time, energy and mindset.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5
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: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Tessa Morgan
Mindfulness Expert, Accredited Trainer in Emotional Intelligence & Personal Growth Coach
Tessa Todd Morgan is a professional speaker, certified yoga instructor, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder of TRIESSENCE, Tessa has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 15
Leslie Morgan Steiner
NYT Best-Selling Author, Columnist for The Washington Post, Corporate Executive, Domestic Violence Survivor
Leslie Morgan Steiner is a master of engaging men and women in today's most important women's leadership issues -- parenthood, relationships, and work/family balance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Dr. Romie Mushtaq, M.D.
Medicine Meets Mindfulness for Stress Management, Leadership & Innovation
Dr. Romie brings together her background as a brain doctor & mindfulness teacher to work with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and successful professionals to "BrainUp!" She has the unique expertise to explain how the brain works and the power behind mindfulness for stress management and effective leadership.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 2 Videos: 3
David Nico
Author, Leadership Catalyst, Wellbeing Authority
David Nico PhD, is the Catalyst to Equip Leaders with Dynamic Strategies to Enhance Well-Being, Professional Effectiveness, and Organizational Profitability.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 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: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Esther Perel
One of the Most Respected Voices on Couples and Sexuality Across Cultures
Esther (pronounced "Astair") Perel is a family and couples therapist in New York city, author, and global relationship philosopher. Esther is recognized as one of the world’s most original and insightful thinkers about couples, sexuality, and the peculiar paradoxes besetting modern marriage in the Western world.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Connie Podesta
Team-Building and Life Balance Expert
Connie Podesta is a game-changing, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, style and personality have made her one of the most memorable, in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 10
Carly Pollack
Owner of Nutritional Wisdom, Author of Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently
Wellness can only be accomplished by looking at your path to health as something with far deeper meaning than looking good. We need real-life strategies for learning how to tune into the conscious eater within. Stress eliminating principles will control the fear patterns of the mind and allow optimal wellness.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Dr. Kristen Race, PhD.
Neuroscientist & Mindfulness Expert
Kristen Race, Ph.D has created brain-based mindfulness programs used by businesses, schools and families worldwide. Her programs provide simple mindfulness strategies and tools that are designed to create resiliency towards stress. Her dynamic and accessible presentation style makes her a great fit for all audiences.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 8 Videos: 1
Tom Rath
Author, Speaker, Researcher
Tom Rath is an author, speaker, and researcher who studies the role of human behavior in business, health, and well-being.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Mike Rayburn
World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso
Expert on personal development & human potential; One of the Youngest Inductees into the Speakers Hall of Fame; Carnegie Hall & Las Vegas Headliner; Featured in USA Today (business section), Billboard, Gig, American Entertainment, & Successful Meetings Magazines
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Steve Rizzo
The World's Funniest Motivational Business Speaker…But Don't Let The Laughter Fool You!
What Steve brings to the table is his captivating ability to engage the attendees with laughter as he challenges them to SHIFT their focus and way of thinking to discover greater enthusiasm, increased productivity and new levels of success.
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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Eric Saperston
Captivating Keynote Speaker Inspires People to Produce Extraordinary Results
"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: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Greg Schwem
Business Humorist/Corporate Host
Greg Schwem is more than a comedian. He is a motivational business humorist. That means he will make your audience laugh at themselves while also delivering business tips and insights guaranteed to send an audience away motivated and feeling good about themselves and their profession.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Jonathan Sposato
Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and Woman-Entrepreneur Advocate
A successful serial entrepreneur and investor in many startups, Jonathan is Chairman and co-founder of Geekwire.com, one of the tech sector’s top news sites, and Chairman and Founder of PicMonkey, the world’s most fun and popular photo-editor.
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: 2
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: 2 Videos: 6
Patrick J. Sweeney II
Fear Guru, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Olympic-level athlete, Cancer Survivor
Innovation is a rarity; so is a speaker who is a combination of Tim Ferris and Richard Branson. A world-class athlete who applied sharable principles to business, dominating his field and changing lives. In more than 20 talks for Young President's Organization he's rated 9.7 out of 10.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Linda Swindling, JD, CSP
Negotiation and High-stakes Communication Expert
Linda Swindling, JD, CSP, empowers leaders to negotiate everything from big deals to workplace drama using proven strategies that drive results without driving others away. A respected mediator and “recovering” attorney, Linda’s engaging presentations are based on original research and more than 20 years of advising decision makers.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Eric Termuende
Speaker and Bestselling Author
Eric Termuende is on a mission to change the way we talk about work and get fulfillment from it. A bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Eric is co-founder of NoW Innovations.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Mark Whitacre, Ph.D.
When Good Leaders Lose Their Way
Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in US history, and is responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990's. His message will greatly impact you about doing the "right thing".
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- 63 Work-life Balance