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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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Hoda Kotb

Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist, Television Personality, Author & Former Co-Anchor of NBC News' TODAY

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Caroline Adams Miller

Award-Winning Author, Corporate Expert & Executive Coach; Known for "Good Grit" & "Big Goals"; Struggle With Bulimia Detailed in Her Book, "My Name is Caroline"

Stacy London

Style Expert and Media Maven, Former Co-Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear," New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder & CEO of State Of Menopause

Erik Qualman
(12 ratings)

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation Expert, Futurist, Bestselling Author

Bethany Hamilton
(2 ratings)

Professional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film "Soul Surfer"

Rorke Denver
(3 ratings)

Navy SEAL Commander, Bronze Star Recipient, Bestselling Author

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
(1 rating)

Veteran & Former Highest-Ranking Mexican-American Woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army; Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development Speaker

Erin Brockovich
(13 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist, TV Host, Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Inspirational Empowerment Speaker on Triumph in the Face of Adversity

Simon T. Bailey
(3 ratings)

Leading Expert in Brilliant Resilience

Rocky Bleier
(21 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Inspiring Veteran's Advocate

Tiffany Shlain
(2 ratings)

Founder of The Webby Awards; Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker, Bestselling Author, Internet Pioneer & Futurist

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

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

Amelia Rose Earhart
(16 ratings)

Pilot, Author, Podcast Host & Artist; President of the Fly With Amelia Foundation; One of the Youngest Women to Fly Around the World in a Single Engine Aircraft

Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Best-Selling Author

Cheryl Cran
(3 ratings)

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

Connie Chung

Legendary Television News Broadcaster; Diversity Advocate; Known as First Asian Woman to Co-Anchor Broadcast Evening News

George Karl

Former Professional Basketball Player, Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach & Cancer Survivor

Karlie Kloss
(1 rating)

Supermodel, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist; Founder, "Kode with Klossy" & "Klossies"; LGBTQ Rights, Gender Equality, Environmental Sustainability & Girls in STEM Advocate