What Is DEI?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs promote representation and equal opportunities for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, or abilities. While American organizations have yet to arrive at best practice diversity strategies for optimal organizational culture, crucial work in this space continues despite significant challenges.
Featured Speakers Amplify the Voices of Minority Groups
Our diverse public speakers are at the forefront of various industries and social justice issues and can address and critically engage with topics such as accessibility programs, inclusive leadership, and civil rights (including disability rights and LGBTQ+ rights).
DEI should never be about grandstanding but about the very real financial and social benefits of employee engagement and good mental health when there's buy-in from HR professionals and leadership teams. Our speakers can tackle this topic with nuance, so your audience leaves inspired to play their part in transforming the culture.
Why Hire a DEI Speaker for Your Event?
The diversity speakers in our stable are well-versed in highlighting unconscious biases and systemic barriers while respectfully fostering dialogue. They skillfully weave in stories of resilience with "aha moments" that raise awareness about the issues minority coworkers face. Each speaker showcases the potential of DEI policies, with specific examples of innovation or other benefits.
Find the Right Diversity Keynote Speaker
Executive Speakers Bureau is a full-service agency that can assist you with speaker and topic suggestions based on your event, audience, and budget. We make booking in-demand keynote speakers as simple as possible.
Our speaker listings contain details about each speaker's expertise, fees, travel origin, and key speaking topics, making it easy to find a diversity keynote speaker that fits your needs.
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We're confident you'll find a social justice advocate who checks all the boxes for Black History Month and every month.
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Jim Abbott
- Former Major League Baseball Pitcher born with only one hand
- Male Athlete of the Year in the 1988 Olympic Games
- NYT Bestselling Author of Imperfect: An Improbable Life
- Shares the keys to adapting, persevering and removing obstacles to success
In Person-Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$5,000 - $10,000
Travels From
California
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
- Founder and Chair of an organisation based in Australia, Youth Without Borders
- 2015 Queensland Young Australian of the Year
- Named Australia’s most influential Young Woman and engineer
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
United Kingdom
Mike Abrashoff
- Former Navy Commander of USS Benfold
- Author of New York Times Best Seller, It's Your Ship
- Shows people at every level of the organization how to engage and take incremental steps toward change that can make a dramatic difference in culture and performance
In Person-Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
Florida
Shawn Achor
- Author of bestsellers, Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage
- New York Times bestselling author of Before Happiness
- Conducted research with UBS, Nationwide Insurance & Google
- Research featured on PBS, HBO, Live with Kelly & Michael & Oprah Winfrey Network
- TED talk has 24 million + views & named one of “The most popular talks of all time”
- Client list includes Microsoft, American Express, BlueCross BlueShield, KPMG, UBS, Northwestern Mutual, AT&T, RE/MAX, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech, HP, Frito-Lay
In Person-Fee:
$50,000 - $100,000
Virtual Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Travels From
Texas
Jon Acuff
- New York Times Bestselling Author of Soundtracks, Finish & Do Over
- One of Inc.'s Top 100 Leadership Speakers
Travels From
Tennessee
Troy Aikman
- Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Quarterback
- Number one overall NFL draft pick in 1989
- True Value Man of the Year Award
Travels From
Texas
David Akers
- Legendary Football Placekicker
- 6 Time NFL Pro-Bowler
- Christian Speaker
Travels From
Tennessee
Megan Alexander
- National Correspondent for the TV show “Inside Edition”
- Author of the new book “Faith in the Spotlight”
- Actress in movie Space Warriors
Travels From
Tennessee
Eric Alexander
- Survived a 150-foot fall while climbing in the Himalayas
- Discusses trust and teamwork by sharing his experiences on Everest
Guides people with disabilities up the world’s highest peaks - Works with disabled youth as director of Adventures Beyond Limits
- Guide of First Blind Everest Ascent
- Director of Adventures Beyond Limits & Author of The Summit
Travels From
Colorado
Lexie Alford
- Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country
- 196 Countries by 21 Years Old
Travels From
California
Marcus Allen
- CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
- Former NFL Super Bowl MVP & NCAA Heisman Trophy Winner
- Charismatic and passionate public servant devoted to helping those less fortunate
Travels From
Georgia
Carlos Alvarado Quesada
- 48th President of the Republic of Costa Rica
- Widely praised for his innovative approach to sustainable energy
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Travels From
Costa Rica
Carol Grace Anderson
- Motivational Expert
- Worked with many entertainment legends including Johnny Cash
- Master’s in Counseling Psychology at New York University
Travels From
Tennessee
Tai Anderson
- Grammy-Award winning Musician and Marketing Expert
Travels From
Georgia
Sekou Andrews
- Grammy-Nominated Creator of "Poetic Voice" & Inspirational Speaker
- Delivers complicated business messages through moving keynotes that fuse performance and content
- Helps leaders embrace creative, innovative, and disruptive thinking and behavior
- Inspires individual mindset shifts that create company culture shifts
- Helps organizations humanize business to connect more deeply with customers and employees
Travels From
California
Rasmus Ankersen
- The High Performance Anthropologist
- Lived and trained with some the best athletes on earth
- Bestselling author of 'The Goldmine Effect: Crack the Secrets of High Performance' and 'Hunger in Paradise: The War Against Complacency'
Travels From
England
Anousheh Ansari
- CEO of X Prize Foundation
- First Female Private Space Explorer
Travels From
California
Victor Antonio
- A Top Sales Keynote Speaker on How to Future-Proof Your Sales Strategy and Lead with AI
- Former President of Global Sales and Marketing for a $420M company
- Bestselling author of Over a Dozen Books on Sales including Future of Selling: The Rise of AI Agents
Travels From
Georgia
Rashmi Airan
- Ivy-league educated attorney, Wall Street investment banker, serial entrepreneur, college professor, professionally trained vocalist, convicted felon, and a globally recognized transformation expert
- consulting services teach leaders and individuals to embrace challenges with courage and resilience
- Through her own powerful story of overcoming unimaginable hardships, she demonstrates the transformative power of vulnerability, letting go of fear and judgment, and thriving in the face of adversity
In Person-Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
Florida
Victoria Arlen
- ESPN Host & Reporter
- Author, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer
- Paralympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder
- Dancing With The Stars Semi-finalist
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
California
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