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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NeNe Leakes

TV Personality, Entrepreneur, Actress, Author & Speaker on Domestic Violence

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

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

Jonathan Van Ness

Hair & Beauty Expert, Author, Television Personality; Known for Netflix's Emmy Award-Winning "Queer Eye"; Host of the "Getting Better" Podcast

Mark Spitz

Legendary Olympic Swimmer; Third Athlete to Win Nine Olympic Gold Medals

Amanda Beard
(1 rating)

Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of Beard Swim Company; Bestselling Author of "In the Water They Can't See You Cry"

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
(7 ratings)

Olympic Legend & American Record-Holder in the Long Jump; Philanthropist & Founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

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

Sean Astin
(19 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; National President of SAG-AFTRA

Tom Koulopoulos
(1 rating)

Industry Leading Digital Futurist, Author & Founder of Delphi Group

Joan Lunden
(12 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

Minda Harts
(1 rating)

Founder of The Memo LLC, Author, Adjunct Professor at NYU

Andrew Yang
(1 rating)

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author & Former Democratic Candidate for President; Founder of The Forward Party

Gen. Lori Robinson
(1 rating)

First Female Combatant Commander & Former NORAD Commander, Senior Fellow in the Center for Security, Strategy & Technology at the Brookings Institution

Kina Hart
(3 ratings)

Arm Amputee Resulting From a Workplace Accident; Safety Expert; Motivational & Inspirational Leader

Brian Holloway
(1 rating)

Five-Time NFL All-Pro & Former Executive Vice President of the NFL Players Association; Motivation & Team Building Expert

Tina Hallis, Ph.D.

Positivity Expert, Founder of The Positive Edge & Author

Keith Ferrazzi
(9 ratings)

Executive Team Coach Transforming Teams to Transform the World; Bestselling Author

Scott Klososky
(1 rating)

Futurist Advancing Digital Transformation and Human-Tech Balance

Francis Ford Coppola
(1 rating)

Legendary Producer, Director & Screenwriter; Founder of American Zoetrope