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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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Sir Richard Branson
(1 rating)

Businessman & Founder of Virgin Group

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(8 ratings)

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Barbara Corcoran
(1 rating)

NYC Real Estate Queen, Shark Tank "Shark", Host of "Business Unusual" & "888-Barbara" Podcast

Joel Zeff
(6 ratings)

Workplace Culture Expert, Emcee, Bestselling Author & Improvisational Humorist

Oz Sanchez
(6 ratings)

Retired Special Forces Marine; 6x Paralympic Handcycling Medalist & Triathlete; Subject of the 2009 Documentary "Unbeaten"

Tom Voss
(6 ratings)

U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Mental Health & Holistic Healing Advocate; Featured in the Award-Winning Documentary "Almost Sunrise"

Angie Morgan Witkowski
(1 rating)

Marine Corps Veteran, Leadership Expert & Bestselling Author

Jessica Herrin

Founder & CEO of Stella & Dot; Host of "Self Made" Podcast

Gabrielle Bernstein

NYT Bestselling Author; Founder of HerFuture.com; Spiritual Teacher; Podcaster & Forbes' "20 Best-Branded Women"

Kina Hart
(3 ratings)

Sought-After Motivational & Inspirational Safety Speaker

Daniel Gilbert

Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University

Maysoon Zayid
(4 ratings)

Palestinian-American Actress, Writer & Comedian; Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

Fran Hauser
(40 ratings)

Media Executive, Startup Investor, Founder of Bedford Books, Women's Empowerment Speaker & Best-Selling Author of "The Myth of the Nice Girl"

Chip Conley
(6 ratings)

Hospitality Executive, Bestselling Author & Founder of Modern Elder Academy

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress, Producer & Chief Executive Officer at PATTERN

Mariska Hargitay

Emmy Award-winning Actress & Philanthropist; Known for "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"

Jim Craig
(3 ratings)

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

Sean Astin
(11 ratings)

Actor, Director, Voice Artist & Producer Known For "Lord of the Rings"; Sought-After Mental Health Speaker

Erika Cheung
(11 ratings)

Co-Founder at Ethics in Entrepreneurship