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Top Motivational & Inspirational Speakers

In times of uncertainty, hardship, or low motivation, inspirational speakers can help to uplift audiences. By sharing personal stories of resilience, triumph, and forward-thinking mindsets, these motivational speakers have inspired audiences around the country. These experts have overcome adversity, endured life-changing events, and sometimes beat all odds to be where they are today. Whether you're hosting a sales kickoff, looking for a perfect commencement speaker, or planning an awareness event, you are bound to find inspiration among these highly successful business leaders, professional athletes, cancer survivors, and world-renowned adventurers. Check out our roster of inspirational speakers or browse other great motivational speakers to find the perfect fit for your event today.

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Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Brent Gleeson
(5 ratings)

CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Best-Selling Author

Coach Ken Carter
(6 ratings)

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Nancy Grace

Legal Analyst, Victim Rights Advocate, Best-Selling Author

Brandi Chastain
(5 ratings)

Retired Professional Soccer Player, Two-Time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of BAWSI

Alexandra R. Levit

Workforce Futurist, Founder & CEO at Inspiration Work; Wall Street Journal Columnist; Bestselling Author, "Humanity Works"

Keith Ferrazzi
(9 ratings)

Bestselling Author, Executive Team Coach & Entrepreneur

Reshma Saujani
(2 ratings)

Lawyer, Politician, Founder of Girls Who Code & Moms First

Arlan Hamilton
(4 ratings)

Founder of Backstage Capital, Venture Capitalist, Tech Inclusion Activist & Host of "Your First Million" Podcast

Simon Sinek

World-Renowned Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Author & Podcaster

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress, Producer & Chief Executive Officer at PATTERN

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Lindsey Vonn

Olympic Gold-Medalist Skier & Founder of the Lindsey Vonn Foundation

Valerie Jarrett
(2 ratings)

Civic Leader, New York Times Best-Selling Author & Former Senior Advisor to President Obama

Chip Conley
(6 ratings)

Hospitality Executive, Bestselling Author & Founder of Modern Elder Academy

Erika Cheung
(11 ratings)

Co-Founder at Ethics in Entrepreneurship

Daymond John
(19 ratings)

"Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship

Issa Rae
(4 ratings)

Actress, Writer, Director & Producer Known for HBO's "Insecure" & "Awkward Black Girl"

Geoff Colvin
(3 ratings)

Senior Editor-at-Large at Fortune & Bestselling Author