Storytelling Speakers

Narrative Wisdom: Experts in Crafting Tales & Visionary Storytellers

List of Storytelling Speakers

Popular storytellers from a wide variety of industries, among these leading storytelling keynote speakers are bestselling authors, writers, famous filmmakers, inspiring activists, technology futurists, and social impact entrepreneurs. Stories have the power to inspire, educate, motivate, and entertain the masses, and can therefore be a powerful tool for persuasion and engagement in education, activism, marketing, business, politics, and much more. From oral tradition and literature to film and generative AI, as one of the most versatile ways to connect with audiences, storytelling makes up an essential part of our personal and collective identities.

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Afdhel Aziz
(6 ratings)

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

Peter Diamandis
(2 ratings)

Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation; Bestselling Author; Named One of The World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Jeff Salz

Cultural Anthropologist, Experiential Education Expert, Bestselling Author

Scott Waddle

Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville (SSN 772) & Author of "The Right Thing"

John Ratzenberger

Emmy-Nominated Actor, Pixar Voice Artist, Manufacturing Advocate

Mark Victor Hansen

Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Paula Deen

Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author, TV Personality

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Matthew Luhn
(11 ratings)

Director, Storytelling Consultant, Former Pixar Animator, Story Artist, Creativity Expert & Author

Omar Johnson
(5 ratings)

Former CMO at Beats by Dre & VP at Apple; Founder of ØPUS United, Marketing Innovator & Brand Genius

Sir Richard Branson
(1 rating)

Businessman & Founder of Virgin Group

Peter Guber
(2 ratings)

Chairman & CEO of Mandalay Entertainment Group; NYT Bestselling Author; Owner of the 3-Time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors

Jim Abbott
(4 ratings)

Motivational Speaker & Former Major League Baseball Player; First One-Handed MLB Pitcher; Author, "Imperfect"

Charlie Plumb

Decorated Veteran, Former POW, Resilience Expert

J.R. Martinez
(30 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate, Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

LeVar Burton
(2 ratings)

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

Amy Purdy
(1 rating)

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"

Rob Waldo Waldman
(1 rating)

Fighter Pilot, Expert on Resilience and Leading Through Change, New York Times & Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker