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Inspiration Speakers

Inspire Your Team with these Top Keynote Speakers 

In an era marked by true adversity, nothing is as imperative to a company's success as inspiration. Emerging from a global pandemic, only to find ourselves on the brink of a recession, has left every industry dealing with change and uncertainty. Now is the time to fall back on our own morale, resilience, and emotional intelligence. And to do so, your team needs to be inspired to find the fight and reach new heights.

Inspiring Motivational Speakers for Your Next Event

Our carefully curated roster of highly acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speakers holds people from every walk of life who are passionate about helping others find their best version of themselves through inspirational keynote speaking. You'll find championship athletes, business moguls, successful entrepreneurs, adrenaline junkies, mountain climbers, top academics, researchers, and more. Each Inspirational Keynote Speaker brings their own unique perspective to their audience in order to motivate them to overcome any challenge.

The Power of a Personal Story

We understand the profound impact that a powerful story can have on an organization. Bringing in inspirational speakers with compelling life stories and remarkable accomplishments is an investment in your team's motivation and mindset. These speakers share authentic tales of overcoming adversity and achieving success, which resonate deeply and foster a stronger organizational culture. A speaker who has experienced profound personal triumph can ignite passion, boost employee engagement, and inspire innovative thinking across all levels of your company. Whether it's a serial entrepreneur who built an empire from scratch or a leadership authority whose TED talk went viral, their experiences provide actionable insights that drive both personal growth and professional development. Our roster of top motivational speakers offers the perspective your team needs to see challenges as opportunities, directly contributing to enhanced morale and productivity.

The Best Motivational Speakers for Your Corporate Event

National Geographic Explorer and United Nations Speaker Chris Bashinelli brings his extreme worldview to his audiences to inspire them by changing their perspective. He’s traveled the world, from the United States to Lebanon to China and more, to understand the true human connection and what brings us all together. He surveys different cultures and perspectives to help reshape his audiences’ ideas of what is possible, what you can achieve, and how you view your dreams and goals.

Bert Jacobs, ​​Co-Founder and Chief Executive Optimist of Life is Good, launched a t-shirt company out of his van with his brother John when they were fresh out of school. From there, the company took off as a global source of optimism and a positive lifestyle brand. Throughout the years, the Life is Good Kids Foundation took shape and has helped over 120,000 kids daily facing poverty, violence, and illness with the profits from the business. Jacobs attributes this success to his view of life and his ability to always stay positive. He helps his audiences harness this positive worldview for their own success.

Maybe your team is inspired by extreme, action-packed stories. For those vicarious adrenaline junkies, we have speakers like Nicole Malachowski, a pioneering aviator, and the first woman Thunderbird pilot. As a 21-year USAF veteran, combat pilot in Iraq and Kosovo, commander of the F-15E Fighter Squadron, and a White House and Pentagon Fellow and Advisor, Malachowski’s inspirational keynote speeches are chalked full of real-life stories and personal experiences in the military. She pushes her audiences to a better version of themselves by guiding them through change, friction, and adversity.

Allison Massari is an Inspirational Keynote Speaker focused on resilience, change, adversity, and triumph. As a burn survivor herself, she advocates for the patient experience within the healthcare system. Massari applies her ideas for ideal patient care to help organizations transform internally and externally. She also pulls on her past experience to help her audiences find the art of happiness in the face of any adversity.

Alex Sheen is a social entrepreneur, humanitarian, and philanthropist who believes in the value of his word and your word. He’s on a mission to help transform our collective way of thinking about accountability and staying true to our word. Inspired by his own father’s dedication to his promises, he began a nationwide movement called Because I Said I Would that helps teach everyone from youths to corporate leaders the power of their promise.

Whether your team needs someone to speak to their soul with heartfelt stories or get their blood pumping with action-packed experiences, we have an Inspirational Keynote Speaker who can motivate and uplift them. Now more than ever, companies around the world are in need of a morale boost and actionable items to help them overcome adversity and maintain a can-do mood. Move your team to action and inspire them to achieve greatness with a tailored keynote speech from one of our top Inspirational Keynote Speakers.

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Scott Waddle, Overcoming Adversity Speaker

Scott Waddle

  • Former Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

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Travels From

North Carolina

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Todd Waites, Cancer Speaker

Todd Waites

  • Cancer Survivor, Arm Amputee
  • Keyboardist and Motivational Speaker
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

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Travels From

Ohio

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Eli Walker

Eli Walker

  • Creator of The Uplift Experience – A groundbreaking movement that blends mindfulness, movement, and storytelling.
  • Sought-After Speaker & Experiential Facilitator – Brings transformative energy to conferences, retreats, and team events.
  • Expert in Belonging, Connection & Human-Centered Culture – Helps teams break down walls and build trust.
  • Helps Companies Reimagine Workplace Wellness & Culture – Especially relevant for hybrid and remote teams.
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Travels From

New York

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Kerri Walsh Jennings, Olympians Speaker

Kerri Walsh Jennings

  • 5-Time US Olympian & 3-Time Gold Medalist Beach Volleyball Legend
  • Co-Founder of Platform 1440 - dedicated to empowering youth through the transformational power of sport
  • Speaks on how to raise the bar and sustain excellence at the highest level
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

California

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Darrell Waltrip, Business Speaker

Darrell Waltrip

  • Three Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Francine Ward, Personal Growth Speaker

Francine Ward

  • High School, Drug-Addicted Dropout to Sober, Sucessful Attorney
  • Motivator & Success Coach
  • Helping people overcome the biggest obstacle in the way of their success 
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

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Travels From

California

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Hines Ward keynote speaker

Hines Ward

  • Head of Football Development, The Alliance of American Football
  • Two-time NFL Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl XL MVP
  • Winner of 'Dancing with the Stars'
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

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Travels From

New York

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Kurt Warner, Parenting / Family Speaker

Kurt Warner

  • Two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl Champion
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

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Travels From

Arizona

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Jimmy Wayne keynote speaker

Jimmy Wayne

  • Country Music Artist
  • Activist
  • Founder of Meet Me Halfway Campaign
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Travels From

Tennessee

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Alex Weber , Speaker

Alex Weber

  • International Speaker, Award-Winning Performer, and American Ninja Warrior
  • An Energizing and Engaging Speaker on Leadership and Peak Performance
  • Shares his Unstoppable Strategy to Inspire Engagement, Gain a Competitive Edge, and Reach New Heights
  • Be Unstoppable: The Perfect Keynote for Leaders and Top Performers
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Travels From

Texas

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Jen Welter Speaker

Dr. Jen Welter

  • First Female to serve as an NFL Coach
  • Linebackers coach for XFL Vegas
  • Sport Psychologist & 2-Time Gold Medalist, Team USA
  • Discusses the importance of changing the field by building a diverse workforce and becoming a force for change
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

California

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Spencer West

  • Climbed & Summited Mount Kilimanjaro Using His Hands & Wheelchair
  • World Change Warrior who inspires us to "Redefine Possible"
  • IDEA and LGBTQ+ advocate
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Canada

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Charlene Wheeless keynote speaker

Charlene Wheeless

  • Powerhouse communications leader who provides a keen understanding of the challenges faced by businesses and corporate leadership
  • Former Principal Vice President of Corporate Affairs for a $40B global infrastructure company, bringing a wealth of experience in communications, management, and sustainability
  • Offers wisdom and experience by emphasizing the importance of choosing choice over chance to build an intentional culture
  • Author of the bestseller "You Are Enough! Reclaiming Your Career and Your Life with Purpose, Passion, and Unapologetic Authenticity," which serves as a blueprint for a healthier approach to reaching goals
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

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Travels From

District of Columbia

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Chris Widener, Overcoming Adversity Speaker

Chris Widener

  • President of Made for Success and Extraordinary Leaders
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

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Travels From

Arizona

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Melody Wilding keynote speaker

Melody Wilding

  • Executive Coach & Author
  • Business Insider’s “Most Innovative Coaches”
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

New York

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Dominique Wilkins Speaker

Dominique Wilkins

  • VP of Basketball and Special Advisor to the CEO, Atlanta Hawks
  • NBA Hall of Famer & Businessman
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

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Travels From

Georgia

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Chad Williams

Chad Williams

  • Former U.S. Navy Seal
  • Author of Seal of God
  • Discussing motivation, leadership, and faith in the face of adversity

 

In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

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Travels From

California

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Montel Williams

Montel Williams

  • Emmy Award
  • WinnerHealth Advocate
  • Wellness Entrepreneur
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

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Travels From

New York

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Vanessa Williams, Speaker

Vanessa Williams

  • First black Miss America
  • Actress on Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives
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Travels From

California

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Doug Wilson, Motivation Speaker

Doug Wilson

  • Designer and TV Personality from TLC Hit Shows "Trading Spaces"
  • Philanthropist
  • Inspirational Speaker
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

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Travels From

New York

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