Bestselling Authors
Author speakers bring original ideas, proven insights, and compelling storytelling to the stage. As published thought leaders, they offer audiences perspectives shaped by research, lived experience, and real-world application.
We found 130 Speakers.
Danny Meyer
CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group (overseeing a dozen restaurants including Shake Shack, Gramercy Tavern and Blue Smoke)
Joseph Michelli
Author of The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary
Jennifer Moss
Award-winning journalist, author, and international public speaker
Dambisa Moyo
Global Economist
Robert O’Neill
Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Andres Oppenheimer
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and Latin American editor for The Miami Herald - best known for his insightful keynotes on global innovation, the future of jobs in the AI age, and geopolitical trends in the Americas
Neil Pasricha
Author of 10 bestsellers including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome
JP Pawliw
Top Booked Keynote Speaker on Leadership, High Performing Teams, and Innovating in the Age of Pressure
Lindsay Pollak
Leading global expert on succeeding in the multigenerational workplace
Erik Qualman
Called a “Digital Dale Carnegie” and “the Tony Robbins of Tech”
Jason Redman
Navy SEAL (ret.). Business Leader. Veteran Advocate.
Mel Robbins
The Most Trusted Expert in Personal Growth
Sara Ross
Leadership and Workplace Expert
John Rossman
Former Amazon Executive who launched the third-party marketplace which accounts for over 50% of units sold at Amazon
Frankie Russo
8X Inc. 500 Founder | Entrepreneur
Ryan Serhant
Star of “Owning Manhattan” on Netflix & Multiple Bravo Shows Including “Million Dollar Listing NY”
Author Speakers for Your Next Event
Author speakers bring original ideas, proven insights, and compelling storytelling to the stage. As published thought leaders, they offer audiences perspectives shaped by research, lived experience, and real-world application.
Executive Speakers Bureau has over 20 years of experience matching bestselling author speakers with corporate events, conferences, and community programs. We work closely with you to identify an author whose message, tone, and expertise align perfectly with your event goals.
Why Book an Author to Inspire Your Audience
Booking an author speaker adds credibility and depth to your event. Authors are uniquely positioned to challenge thinking, spark conversation, and leave audiences with ideas that extend far beyond the keynote.
Organizations book author speakers to:
- Introduce fresh perspectives grounded in research or experience
- Deliver memorable storytelling that resonates emotionally
- Translate complex ideas into practical, relatable insights
- Inspire reflection, innovation, and meaningful discussion
- Reinforce themes tied to leadership, culture, or change
Fiction & Memoir Authors
Fiction and memoir authors connect with audiences through powerful storytelling and personal narrative. Their presentations often emphasize empathy, resilience, creativity, and human connection, making them especially effective for culture-focused events and moments of change.
Business & Leadership Authors
Business and leadership authors offer practical frameworks, proven strategies, and real-world case studies. These speakers are well-suited for professional audiences seeking actionable takeaways related to leadership, performance, innovation, and organizational growth.
Motivational & Nonfiction Authors
Motivational and nonfiction authors translate research, expertise, and lived experience into tools for growth and performance. Covering topics such as psychology, wellness, resilience, and social impact, many also bring TED Talk experience that combines insight with inspiration.
Celebrity & Public Figure Authors
Celebrity and public figure authors bring name recognition that can boost attendance and elevate the event experience. Their compelling stories, shaped by high-profile careers or public influence, create memorable moments that resonate well beyond the stage.
How the Booking Process Works
Executive Speakers Bureau makes booking an author speaker straightforward and stress-free.
1. Share Your Event Needs
We start by understanding your goals, audience, event format, and budget. This ensures we recommend authors who are the right fit, not just big names.
2. Review Tailored Author Recommendations
You receive a curated shortlist of author speakers, including background details, topic alignment, and presentation style insights to support confident decision-making.
3. Finalize the Details
Our team handles fee negotiation, contracts, travel coordination, and logistics, ensuring a smooth experience from booking through event day.
Make Your Event Unforgettable
An author speaker can elevate your event from informative to truly impactful. Executive Speakers Bureau is here to help you find the right voice to inspire, educate, and engage your audience. Request an author speaker today and let us help you create an event your audience will remember.
