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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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Eric Alexander
(1 rating)

World-Class Skier, Climber, Mountaineer & Disability Advocate

Joe Delagrave

USA Wheelchair Rugby Head Coach, 2x Paralympic Medalist & Keynote Speaker

Gregory Burns

Paralympic Gold Medalist, IronMan Competitor, Contemporary Artist

Queen Latifah

Award-Winning Actress, Rapper, Singer & Producer Known for "Chicago," "Hairspray" & "The Equalizer"

Tom Koulopoulos
(1 rating)

Industry Leading Digital Futurist, Author & Founder of Delphi Group

Serena Williams

Iconic Professional Tennis Player & Olympic Gold Medalist; Activist, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur; Co-Owner of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo

Conrad Anker
(2 ratings)

Mountaineer & Former Captain of The North Face Climbing Team; Author of "The Lost Explorer"

Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Founder of Grameen Bank, Microcredit Pioneer

Jason Alexander

Actor, Writer & Director; Best Known for His Work on "Seinfeld"

Sir Richard Branson
(1 rating)

Businessman & Founder of Virgin Group

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

Gayle King
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Journalist, Co-Host of "CBS This Morning" & Editor-At-Large of O, The Oprah Magazine

Jones Loflin
(4 ratings)

Internationally-Recognized Author & Speaker on Leadership, Change, Work-Life Balance & Time Management

Mayim Bialik
(3 ratings)

Neuroscientist, Mental Health Advocate & Actress; Known for "The Big Bang Theory"

Josh Linkner
(2 ratings)

Authority on Innovation & Leadership, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capital Investor; NYT Bestselling Author of "The Road to Reinvention"

Martha Stewart
(2 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning Television Show Host, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author; Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

Sugar Ray Leonard
(4 ratings)

Legendary Sports Icon, Olympic Champion and Hall of Famer, Philanthropist, Bestselling Author & Television Personality

Billie Jean King
(3 ratings)

Former World #1 Professional Tennis Player & Sports Icon; Advocate for Women's Equality

Katty Kay
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist & Anchor; NYT Bestselling Author; U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC & MSNBC Contributor

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

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