Master Storytellers Who Inspire, Connect & Move Audiences to Action
In every industry, storytelling is the skill that drives influence, connection, and transformation. Storyteller speakers use powerful narratives to simplify complex ideas, spark emotion, and shift perspective. They help audiences reframe challenges, find meaning in change, and communicate with authenticity.
Our storyteller keynote speakers include award-winning authors, filmmakers, adventurers, entrepreneurs, comedians, marketers, and leaders who have mastered the craft of narrative. They blend insight and entertainment to deliver keynotes that are memorable, energizing, and deeply human. Ideal for events focused on leadership, culture, customer experience, marketing, innovation, personal growth, or any theme that requires true emotional engagement.
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Frank Abagnale
- Renowned cybercrime and fraud prevention expert, bestselling author and subject of Catch Me If You Can
- Spokesperson for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)
- Expert on Forgery, Embezzlement and Secure Documents
- Takes you behind the scenes to reveal how simple strategies can thwart today’s cyber criminals
Travels From
South Carolina
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
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
Brent Adamson
- Highly Respected Researcher, Author, Speaker, Trainer, And Advisor In Revolutionizing the B2B And B2C Sales Industries.
- Co-author Of Best Selling Books "The Challenger Sale" And "The Challenger Customer"
- His Research Has Significantly Influenced The Way Business Approach Sales And Marketing
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
District of Columbia
Alison Levine
- Team Captain of the First American Women's Everest Expedition
- New York Times Bestselling Author of On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Everest and Other Extreme Environments
- Faculty Member at the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point
- Shares invaluable principles for surviving—and thriving—in today’s toughest business environments
Travels From
Colorado
Zahra Al-Harazi
- Award-Winning Entrepreneur
- Purpose-Driven Leadership Expert
- Bestselling Author, 'What it Takes'
Travels From
Canada
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
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
Mariana Atencio
- Peabody Award-Winning Journalist & Host/Moderator
- Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real
- Inspiring Storyteller with one of the top 10 most viewed TEDx talks of all time on authenticity
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
Florida
David Bach
- Personal Finance Expert
- 9x New York Times bestselling author
- Appeared six times on the Oprah Winfrey Show
In Person-Fee:
$50,000 - $100,000
Virtual Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Travels From
New York
Alex Banayan
- Author of the #1 international bestseller The Third Door: The Mindset of Success
- Expert on exponential growth, perseverance, and high performance
- Interviewed Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Steve Wozniak, Larry King, Jane Goodall, and dozens more of the world’s top performers
- Known for his high-energy keynotes, geared to motivate and fuel bold thinking through his “There’s Always a Way” framework
- One of the most acclaimed keynote speakers in America, with more than a decade of experience presenting to Apple, Nike, Google, IBM, Mastercard, Disney, and more
In Person-Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
California
Jessica Barker
- Cybersecurity expert, specializing in the human side
- Award-winning leader in cybersecurity awareness, behavior and culture
- Bestselling author
- A media commentator for ten years, featured by BBC, Sky News, Wired magazine and more
- International keynote speaker, including NATO, World Government Summit and RSA
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
Nevada
Kristel Bauer
- Corporate Wellness Expert specializing in promoting growth mindsets and high-performance habits to drive profitability and excellence
- Award-Winning Author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work; Host of the top global podcast "Live Greatly"; contributing writer for Entrepreneur
- Blends psychology, science, and practical advice to support happiness, retention, and success across all team levels
- Offers invaluable strategies for enhancing wellness and performance within corporate environments
In Person-Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
Illinois
Kim Becking
- Founder of the Unstoppable Momentum™ Movement
- NYT Bestselling Author & Avid Researcher on Change, Adversity, Sales and Resilience
- Serial Entrepreneur who took a cancer diagnosis and turned it into a way to empower others
In Person-Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
Missouri
Robyn Benincasa
- Adventure Racing World Champion, Guinness Record Holder, and CNN Hero
- NYT Bestselling Author, How Winning Works
- Applies lessons from extreme sports to challenges in business to inspire a we-thinking culture that will achieve collective success
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Travels From
California
Molly Bloom
- Inspirational Keynote Speaker & Entrepreneur
- Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game (which was adapted for Oscar-nominated film)
- "Don’t ever underestimate the value of people being seen, heard and remembered."
In Person-Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
Colorado
Lisa Bodell
- Futurist And Founder Of FutureThink – The World’s Largest Source Of Simplification & Innovation
- 2x Bestselling Author: Why Simple Wins And Kill The Company
- Helps Companies Elevate Performance While Also Improving 'The People Metrics'
In Person-Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Travels From
New York
Liz Bohannon
- Founder & CEO of Socially Conscious Fashion Brand, Sseko Designs
- Bestselling author of Beginner's Pluck
- Passionate about building community and helping others build lives and businesses of purpose, passion, and impact
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
Oregon
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