Motivational Speakers

Redefining Motivation & Inspiration: Empowering Messages from Visionary Motivators

List of Motivational Speakers

The great motivational speakers in this category are no strangers to adversity, whether it be in their community, their workplace, when pursuing their passions, or after falling victim to what can only be described as fateful circumstance. Survivors, activists, business leaders and celebrity speakers tell incredibly inspirational stories of courage, determination, and endurance in all aspects of life. From tales of abuse, human trafficking, or life-threatening medical conditions, to success stories in business and the entertainment industry, these motivational speakers for hire are sure to impress and empower audiences at your next event. Check out our roster of great inspirational speakers to find the perfect fit for your event today.

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Amanda Nguyen
(6 ratings)

Civil Rights Activist; 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee; CEO & Founder of Rise

Josh Linkner
(1 rating)

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

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

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

Shawn Achor
(8 ratings)

Harvard Professor, Happiness Researcher, Positive Psychology Expert, Author of "The Happiness Advantage" & "Big Potential"

Erik Wahl
(1 rating)

Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Unthink"

Sugar Ray Leonard
(3 ratings)

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

Alli Webb
(2 ratings)

NY Times Bestselling Author; Canopy President, Co-Founder of Drybar, Squeeze & Becket + Quill

Lindsey Vonn

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

Afdhel Aziz
(6 ratings)

Expert on Business as a Force for Good, Employee Engagement, Purpose & Values Driven Storytelling

Daniel Kraft, M.D.
(6 ratings)

Physician-Scientist, Inventor & Entrepreneur

Sara Minkara
(1 rating)

Former US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Founder, CEO of Sara Minkara LLC & Empowerment Through Integration

Matt Oechsli

Best-Selling Author of "The Art of Selling to the Affluent"; Founder of The Oechsli Institute; Researcher & Authority on Wealthy Clientele

Sean Astin
(11 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; Known For "Lord of the Rings"

Reshma Saujani
(2 ratings)

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

Jason Clay
(1 rating)

Senior Vice President of Markets & Executive Director of the Markets Institute at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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"

Grace Jun
(1 rating)

Assistant Professor of Communication Design, University of Georgia; CEO of Open Style Lab; Expert on Design & Fashion Inclusive of Disability

Rusty Wallace

NASCAR Champion, Hall of Fame Inductee, Racing Analyst

Scott O'Grady
(1 rating)

Former U.S. Air Force Captain; Fighter Pilot Who Survived After Crashing Behind Enemy Lines; Motivational Speaker; Author of "Return With Honor"