Author Speakers

Literary Inspirations: Engage with These Esteemed Authors & Literary Icons

List of Author Speakers

From fan-favorite fiction books to inspiring true stories, the bestselling authors in this category are celebrated storytellers, activists, educators, industry experts, and business leaders. These award-winning writers have published books in a variety of literary genres, including personal memoirs, biographies, romance, fantasy, business and self-help, poetry, and more. By blending their writing talents with their public speaking skills, authors who do keynote speaking are able to create a unique and impactful experience for their audiences.

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Jonathan Van Ness

Hair & Beauty Expert, Author, Television Personality; Known for Netflix's Emmy Award-Winning "Queer Eye"; Host of the "Getting Better" Podcast

Amanda Beard
(1 rating)

Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of Beard Swim Company; Bestselling Author of "In the Water They Can't See You Cry"

Andrew McAfee
(3 ratings)

Co-Founder of MIT Initiative on Digital Economy, MIT Research Scientist, Author

Carson Kressley
(2 ratings)

TV Personality & Fashion Designer; Best Known for "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
(7 ratings)

Olympic Legend & American Record-Holder in the Long Jump; Philanthropist & Founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Sean Astin
(19 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; National President of SAG-AFTRA

Tom Koulopoulos
(1 rating)

Industry Leading Digital Futurist, Author & Founder of Delphi Group

Joan Lunden
(12 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

Dr. Gary Chapman
(11 ratings)

Pastor, Counselor & Author of "The 5 Love Languages" Series; Authority on Love & Human Relationships

Minda Harts
(1 rating)

Founder of The Memo LLC, Author, Adjunct Professor at NYU

Mark Hertling
(4 ratings)

National Security & Military Analyst for CNN, Retired US Army 3-star General, Leadership Expert

Andrew Yang
(1 rating)

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author & Former Democratic Candidate for President; Founder of The Forward Party

Tina Hallis, Ph.D.

Positivity Expert, Founder of The Positive Edge & Author

Keith Ferrazzi
(9 ratings)

Executive Team Coach Transforming Teams to Transform the World; Bestselling Author

Todd Buchholz
(2 ratings)

Professor of Economics at Harvard University & Managing Director of the $15 Billion Tiger Hedge Fund; Former White House Director of Economic Policy

Jim Craig
(3 ratings)

Gold Medal Olympian, Hockey Legend who Inspired the Disney Film "Miracle"; Entrepreneur, Sales & Marketing Executive

Jeff "Odie" Espenship
(5 ratings)

Workplace Leadership & Safety Expert; Founder & CEO of Target Leadership; USAF Fighter Pilot

Cheryl Cran
(3 ratings)

Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert; Author of "The Art of Change Leadership," Podcast Host of "The Future is Human"

Erica Dhawan
(20 ratings)

Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation; Award-Winning Management Thinker; Best-Selling Author of "Get Big Things Done"