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Jacob Morgan
Jacob a best-selling author, futurist, and highly sought after keynote speaker. He speaks at conferences and events around the world on the future of work and employee experience.
USA
Jacob Morgan is the international best-selling author of 4 books, keynote speaker, professionally trained futurist, and the founder of FutureOfWorkUniversity.com an online education and training platform which offers courses on leadership, the...
Jamil Massey
Jamil Massey is a Best-Selling author and motivational speaker, dedicated to inspiring others to reach their highest potential.
USA
Jamil Massey is a Best-Selling author and motivational speaker, committed to inspiring others to reach their highest potential. Raised in a single-parent home without a consistent, positive male influence, Jamil's story is a testament...
Lenora Billings-Harris
Lenora Billings-Harris is a leading expert in inclusion, diversity, and bias and a certified professional speaker. She is recognized as one of the top Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion and is the only African American woman to be inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame.
USA
Lenora Billings-Harris is a CSP, CPAE Hall of Fame speaker, and an international authority on diversity and inclusion. She is a recognized thought leader and has written several books on the topic. She partners with clients to help them leverage...
Carlos Alvarado Quesada
Carlos Alvarado Quesada, a former President of Costa Rica, is a popular speaker booked for corporate events, conferences, tradeshows, private parties, fundraisers, and endorsement projects, among others.
Costa Rica, USA
Carlos was the 48th President of Costa Rica, having served from May 2018 to May 2022. One thing that highlights his success is that he assumed the most powerful office on the land when he was just 38. That's a low age for a president to be honest,...
Sekou Andrews
Imagine leveraging the power of an electric opening/closing performance and insightful stage keynote all in one presentation! Sekou Andrews helps organisations with riveting inspiration through an innovative speaking category called ''Poetic Voice.''
USA
The creator of ''Poetic Voice'', Sekou Andrews, has been gracing the speaking industry in an unprecedentedly unique way. Poetic voice is a cutting-edge talk category that combines spoken word poetry with inspirational speaking. This innovative...
Josh McCown
Far from a storybook, Josh McCown's career includes victories and setbacks. Overcoming injuries and challenging opponents, he continues to show grace and fierce competitiveness. McCown's keynotes inspire listeners to overcome obstacles to win.
USA
Drafted in 2002 by the Arizona Cardinals, McCowan has seen a series of team changes. He moved from the Cardinals to the Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, and Carolina Panthers before a stint with the United Football League in 2010. He...
Dan Quinn
Focusing on highlights from his successful football career, Dan Quinn offers audiences insights into the preparation and hard work necessary to achieve success in a competitive sports or work environment.
USA
Signed by the Dallas Cowboys as assistant coach in 2021, Quinn supports the overall game plan of the team's head coach. However, as defensive coordinator he's responsible for preparing the defence by designing plays and deciding on the player's...
Dan Campbell
Dan Cambell began his coaching career as an intern with the Miami Dolphins after a successful playing career as a tight end in the National Football League. Speaking about football and teamwork, he inspires audiences to work together to achieve success.
USA
Chosen in the third round of the NFL draft, Cambell reached the SuperBowl with the Giants in 2000. He moved to the Dallas Cowboys and then the Detroit Lions. By 2009, his New Orleans Saints team won the Super Bowl. However, on injured reserve during...
Danny Manning
College basketball icon and NBA player Danny Manning now delivers inspirational appearances across the nation through corporate appearances, meet and greet events, brand endorsements, as well as speaking at keynotes about his esteemed career.
USA
Danny Manning is the son of former NBA player and coach Ed Manning, and began engaging with basketball from a very early age. Danny helped his high school to achieve a state title, along with a perfect 26-0 score record. Following his positive...
Mike Staver
Do you know that only a tenth of the Global Speakers Federation members are Certified Speaking Professionals? Mike Staver holds this exclusive designation. Speaking on topics like Winning Is No Accident and Leadership Isn't For Cowards, he is sought like gold.
USA
Leadership is a concept we've discussed or heard about more than enough. From politics to news and everything in between, we have all seen it. But what exactly is leadership about? That's what an expert like Mike Stave seeks to answer in his...
Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Whether you're an organisation looking to decipher the instincts behind unconscious biases, a corporate manager seeking to build strong teams, or an individual looking to manage stress, DR. Rebecca Heiss will rock your perceptions with her interactive talks.
USA
A biologist with a difference, Dr. Rebecca Heiss is transforming her academic credentials into industry-leading talks. She uses her knowledge to help teams and individuals unlock their potential. Rebecca is one of those few entrepreneurs who prove...
Dr. Wes Parham
An inspiring TED speaker, his topics include organisational leadership, student development, and emotional intelligence. He bridges the gap for higher education as a pathway to success for young adults by offering sound strategies to improve student outcomes.
USA
Offering a unique mix of humour and social commentary while speaking,Wes Parham MBA Ph.D. emphasises organisation as the foundation for educating the next generation of leaders. Holding an Organisational Leadership Ph.D. from Regents University,...
Peter Ivanov
Peter Ivanov is a much sought after virtual teams expert, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, author, business consultant and senior world champion at discus throwing. Peter will give you the tools to set up and manage your virtual teams for outstanding results.
Germany
Peter Ivanov has over 20 years of experience in IT and management positions. He was a man ahead of his time as he saw how important virtual teams located in different geographical areas were becoming more than 10 years ago. His experience in leading...
Andrew Thornton
By focusing on connecting authentic businesses via a network, Andrew is a catalyst helping entrepreneurs to focus on social contributions in business. His own business is an example for businesses to follow in finding a way to bring good into the world.
UK
Andrew Thornton focuses on connecting authentic businesses via a network, which supports others in taking social action. His purpose-filled business is an inspiration to entrepreneurs who he inspires to bring good into the world. As the driving...
Anne-Marie Imafidon
Keynote speaker, presenter, and co-founder of the award-winning social enterprise, Stemettes is a prodigy in every sense of the word.
UK
A recognised and respected thought-leader in the tech space and trustee at the Institute for the Future of Work, Anne-Marie has spoken across the globe for some of the world’s biggest digital companies and conferences, including Facebook, Amazon,...
Peter Shilton OBE
Peter Shilton is a retired English shot stopper. He is now a prolific after-dinner and motivational speaker who uses amusing anecdotes from his playing days to entertain, motivate, and inspire his audiences.
UK
With 25 clean sheets in a single season for Nottingham Forest and 125 caps for England, Peter Shilton is no doubt one of the best goaltenders the country has ever had. The most famous moment of his career perhaps came during a World Cup match...
Brant Menswar
Brant Menswar is a best-selling author, award-winning musician, Top 200 podcast host, creator of the fastest growing book discovery app in the world and a self-professed coffee snob.
USA
Brant Menswar has spent the last three years analyzing the responses of over 10,000 employees who have taken his Black Sheep Values Assessment in order to discover what the underlying values and motivations are that drive rockstar engagement in...
Nadia Ait
Co-founder & CEO of Body Language Academy by Joe Navarro/ Behavior analyst & International Body Language Expert/ Observe, decode & interpret body language.
Denmark
Nadia is the CEO and co-founder of Body Language Academy by Joe Navarro. The academy has students from more than 50 countries. She has trained people from a wide range of professions – from some of the world's leading companies to police officers...
Dr. Roger Harrabin
Roger Harrabin is one of the media’s most influential voices on the environment, energy and climate change. As Energy and Environment Analyst he reported for the BBC for over 30 years.
UK
Roger has been a global pioneer in environment reporting. He was founder presenter of the BBC environment programme Costing the Earth and has won many awards for his work in radio and...
Cath Bishop
Dr Cath Bishop is a triple Olympian, former British diplomat, leadership and culture coach. Cath teaches on Executive Education programmes at the Judge Business School, Cambridge University and is the author of an acclaimed book, ‘The Long Win’, one of the FT’s top 10 Business books of 2020.
UK
Cath Bishop draws on her varied experiences as an Olympic rower and British diplomat to offer engaging keynote speeches on leadership and...
Marisa Santoro
Empowering professionals to take control of careers with planning, Santoro offers a variety of keynote topics. From speaking with confidence to incorporating success principles, her presentations offer listeners the tools to succeed.
USA
Marisa Santaro helps business professionals transform careers with practical steps for improving work habits. As a former information technology executive on Wall Street, she shares professional development and leadership tools with employees of...
David Coulthard
One of the world’s most widely recognised sports personalities, David Coulthard is a renowned Formula 1 Grand Prix driver, television broadcaster, author and entrepreneur.
Monaco, UK
His business interests include co-founding Whisper, one of Europe’s fastest growing media production companies, and Velocity Experience which develops and produces branded corporate...
Mark McCrindle
Mark McCrindle is a generational expert, demographer, futurist, social researcher, TEDX speaker, author, and Principal at internationally recognised insights advisory firm, McCrindle.
Australia
Mark is an award-winning social researcher and recognised as a leader in tracking emerging issues and researching trends. He coined the term ‘Generation Alpha’ (the newest generation born between 2010 and 2024) and is the international authority...
John Sanei
John Sanei is a world-renowned keynote speaker, futures strategist, lecturer, best-selling author, and your guide to future trends and visionary leadership
UAE
Using a dynamic mix of human psychology, quantum science, business strategy and futurism, John creates talks, writes books, delivers masterclasses and sits on boards to help guide future-forward leaders who are ready to lean into uncertainty,...
Joey Coleman
Award winning speaker and best-selling author teaches your audience how to retain customers. Joey Coleman helps his audience thing and feel differently about customer experience.
USA
When organizations like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen Australia, the World Bank, and Zappos need to boost their customers’ experience – they call Joey Coleman for assistance. A recognized expert in the field of customer and employee retention,...
Susie Dent
Susie Dent is a Logophile, Television Celebrity, Language Researcher, and Etymologist - Sharing her love and passion with the audience, employees, and leaders. She provides them with tools on how to communicate in a meaningful and inspiring way.
UK
Susie Dent is best known for her appearances on the popular UK TV game show “Countdown”, where she has presided over Dictionary Corner since 1992. A former Editorial Director for Oxford University Press, and spokes person for the Oxford English...
Steve Gutzler
Keynote speaker, author, executive coach, and respected authority on high-performance leadership, emotional intelligence, and leadership development.
USA
Steve Gutzler, President of Leadership Quest, has worked with leading global brands on hundreds of presentations—customizing keynotes presentations and leadership development programs. Steve has been described as the “best speaker we’ve ever...
Colette Carlson
Hall of Fame keynote speaker and human behavior expert who transforms relationships through the power of connected conversations.
USA
Keynote speaker Colette Carlson delivers the latest research and strategies specific to women in order to gain the self-awareness and skills necessary to become authentic, credible, and confident leaders. She provides the perfect blend of...
Kevin M. Coleman
Expert in leadership styles and techniques, delivering keynote speeches on how to discover a leadership style, the DNA of influential leadership and how to encourage exponential business growth.
USA
Kevin M Coleman is known for the creation and development of KMC Empowerment LLC, a company that provides inspirational training, motivational speakers and coaching for executive level professionals in many industries. With 25 years’ experience...
Lousin Mehrabi
Selected as one of the Most Influential Negotiation Professionals Globally, Lousin Mehrabi is a Professional Negotiator, Trainer and Inspirational Speaker.
UAE
As the Global Head of Negotiation Training for ADN Group, Lousin provides masterclasses and advisory on complex negotiations. As a sought-after Inspirational Speaker she is booked for impactful Keynote speeches on Negotiations, Emotional...
Suneel Gupta
Connecting Well-Being and Performance in the Changing World of Work; Bestselling Author, Backable; Host, Business Class Podcast & Docuseries; Visiting Scholar, Harvard Medical School
USA
CEO Suneel Gupta offers audiences science-based strategies for improving performance thru his wellness company, RISE. By helping organizations boost creativity and productivity, his practical tools transform operational frameworks. Challenging...
Claude Silver
Motivational speaker specializing in the field of diversity and inclusion, also focusing on the future of work and inspiring the next generation of female entrepreneurs and executives in the workplace.
USA
The world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, it's Claude Silver's job to ensure that the company’s hundreds of employees feel as though they're being seen and heard. The CEO of VaynerMedia, Gary Vee, considers Claude's role to be the...
Caleb Gardner
An insatiably curious innovation strategist and change management expert with unique experience: from startups to nonprofits; from Fortune 100 clients to presidents of the United States.
USA
In his two decades of experience in digital leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact, Caleb has worked for a variety of organizations in the public and private sectors, including at prestigious professional service firms like Bain &...
Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
Dr. Stejskal is considered the #1 international expert on resilience and leadership after conducting a decade and a half of research, giving rise to the evidence-based framework.
USA
International expert on resilience, in both leadership and life, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people, by enhancing hope, healing, and health through the concepts of resilience. Her work has been featured by news...
Hayley Mulenda
Subsequently, motivational speaker Hayley Mulenda tackles mental health issues head-on in her poignant and inspiring keynote speeches across the globe.
UK
Hayley Mulenda travels the globe to uplift audiences with inspirational messages. As a survivor of attempted suicide and challenges in her teens, she offers audiences a poignant and impactful presentation with guidance on how to address and...
Stevie Ray
Stevie Ray offers audiences a road map to success. As a nationally recognized speaker, Ray has spent the last 25 years motivating audiences in teamwork, leadership, and customer services.
USA
As a professional entertainer, Stevie Ray founded an improv company in 1989, which focuses on entertainment and training. Serving as Executive Director for the business, he frequently secures top-tier speaking engagements. He’s a member of the...
Matt Rhule
Carolina Panther's head coach Matt Rhule is a transformational leader with a story book football career. Rhule shares his determination to succeed.
USA
Carolina Panther’s Matt Rhule is committed to remaining focused during his team’s successful NFL journey. In 2020, the Carolina Panthers signed Rhule to the head coaching position. With a focus on continuous improvement and commitment to...
Matt Eberflus
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus began his NFL career in 2009. Advocating for "teamwork, discipline, and hustle," Eberflus made invaluable contributions to the Browns, Cowboys, and Colts teams.
USA
During his decades-long coaching career, Eberflus is recognized as one of the most intense coaches in the league. With a passion for excellence, the head coach for the Chicago Bears offers his team an impressive reputation for leadership, and the...
Brian Kelly
Award-winning football coach excels on and off the field, where he helps teams to plan for victory with a focus on the health & mindset of each member.
USA
Louisiana State University football coach Brian Keith Kelly has served as head coach for various college programs since 1991. Beginning his career with a stint as head coach at Grand Valley State for twelve years, he moved to Central Michigan and...
Cy Wakeman
A global thought leader, HR and leadership expert, workplace researcher, consultant, author, and architect of Reality-Based Leadership.
USA
Cy Wakeman's Reality-Based Leadership approach came about as a result of her experiences in her first management position. She rejected the conventional leadership approach that concentrated on facilitating a stress-free working environment, and...
Richie Contartesi
Founder & President of Next Play™, an Accountability System for sales leaders that results in Retention, Profitable Growth, and Consistent Peak Performance.
USA
Richie started his journey when he went from a 5’7” 150 pound walk-on at Ole Miss to becoming a Division-1 football scholarship athlete in the powerhouse SouthEastern Conference. He also went on to earn the coveted SEC Scholar Athlete award....
John Lynch
Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Famer who is an advocate for young athletes with disabilities. He offers scholarships to athletes with Down Syndrome through the John Lynch Foundation.
USA
Community involvement is an important aspect of Lynch's life. He and his wife founded the John Lynch Foundation to offer supports to youths in the community who are interested in educational opportunities and sports participation. Lynch began his...
Dan Waldschmidt
Innovative business leader and motivational speaker who transforms the way audiences think, by advocating for a success mindset to live an exceptional life.
USA
Dan Waldschmidt is an innovative business leader. Sharing his insights online, he transforms outdated business models while helping listeners elevate to a new level. Profiled in print, radio, and streaming media, the business strategist guides...
JJ Birden
Former NFL pro offers strategies for seizing opportunities and overcoming obstacles, where he inspires resilience and positivity in audiences throughout North America.
USA
Viewing obstacles as opportunities, keynote speaker and former professional football player JJ Birden inspires leaders to incorporate winning principles for success in beating adversity. Helping listeners to focus on obtaining a victor's...
Patrick Leddin
Leadership expert helps you to discover practical ways to improve skills, with a five-week challenge and help you become the leader you were meant to be.
USA
With a combination of academic, practical, military, and corporate experience, Patrick Leddin, PhD is uniquely qualified to teach and inspire individuals at all organizational levels to be the leader they are meant to be. His impressive leadership...
Mariana Atencio
Award-winning journalist specializes in telling transformational stories, where she creates diverse content, which empowers global audiences.
USA
Translated into 13 languages, the Tedx talk, What Makes You Special?, introduced Atencio to an international audience when it became one of the 10 most watched videos on YouTube. Her viral popularity set the stage for publication of her...
Dr. Jessica Kriegel
With a scientific culture transformation model, called The Culture Equation, Jessica empowers companies to improve employee relations with intentional culture creation.
USA
Dr. Kriegel offers consulting services to global corporations in a wide variety of markets, including real estate, healthcare, technology, and finance. Her model program for improving workplace culture comes from years of implementing culture...
Jaeson Jones
Drawing on real-life firsthand accounts from over 25 years battling cartels Jaeson inspires audiences to view problems as “fixable” - regardless of size or scope.
USA
Jaeson motivates leaders to build teams through communication, collaboration, trust, and empowerment. As a front-line expert on leading through conflict and chaos, Jaeson teaches leaders to collaborate and communicate effectively despite borders,...
Jen Buck
Globally recognized speaker, author, and host who empowers women to build networks, collaborate, and perform at the highest levels.
USA
As a professional speaker for 30 years, Jen Buck draws audiences of thousands who relish her energy and enthusiasm. With conviction, she offers practical tools for helping leaders to position for success. After a decade of experience working for a...
Helen Richardson-Walsh
Team Behavior and Value Expert uses her sports experience to explain her thoughts on team psychology and behaviors
UK
Helen started her international career in 1999 at the age of 17 and became the youngest ever woman to represent GB hockey at an Olympics in Sydney the following year. She went on to compete at four Olympic Games and as part of the senior leadership...
Andrew Pain
Mental health and TEDx speaker, domestic abuse survivor and campaigner, talking about; men’s mental health, burnout, imposter syndrome, decision making and domestic abuse
UK
Andrew Pain was once a master-procrastinator, chronic worrier and victim of an abusive marriage (who also hated his job). He was a people-pleaser, he avoided conflict at all costs and his main goal in life was simply for everyone else to be...
Bruce Turkel
Bruce helps his audiences understand how to make their brands relevant to their customers and how to differentiate themselves from competitors.
USA
Bruce is a sought-after speaker on the subjects of branding, creativity, innovation, and leadership. An accomplished passionate presenter, he gladly shares easy-to-follow, proven steps for building brand value with his audiences. He is the branding...
Justin Forsett
CEO & Co-Founder of Hustle Clean, Shark Tank Entrepreneur and Former NFL Pro Bowl Running Back helps others understand the importance of legacy and perseverance.
USA
Justin’s personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL. He has a genuine desire to positively impact others with his message of perseverance through life’s disappointments. His witty and down-to-earth personality engages audiences from...
Kate Richardson-Walsh
Professional hockey player Kate Richardson-Walsh shares her insights into inclusion. She helps audiences explore their thoughts on stereotyping and diversity.
UK
Kate Richardson-Walsh, is the most capped female hockey player in her country’s history, and was captain of GB women’s hockey teams for 13 years. An inspirational and charismatic leader, Kate was one of the many key builders and drivers of...
Jamie Kern Lima
Having started her own billion-dollar business, Jamie is a culture-shifting champion of women who guides the entrepreneurs of the future towards success.
USA
After starting IT Cosmetics from her living room, Jamie Kern Lima went on to sell the successful business to L'Oréal for $1.2 billion, making her the first female CEO of a brand at L'Oréal in the process. The whole experience showed Jamie how,...
Jason Redman
As a retired Navy Seal and warrior wounded in combat, Jason Redman epitomizes the values of leadership. Offering enlightening keynotes and transforms audiences with tools for overcoming adversity.
USA
Enthralling audiences with a captivating tale of crushing adversity, dynamic speaker Jason Redman offers insight into the way Navy SEALS excel in combat. Sharing techniques for transcending business and life challenges, Jason's information...
Bobby Dsouza
As a popular speaker in India, Bobby Dsouza brings his electrifying brand of inspiration to listeners. Featuring topics about influential leadership and the success mindset, he calls audiences to action.
India
With more than 20 years' experience in corporate, business, and service industries, the motivational speaker and author of the riveting book, Fallen to Rise, captures the attention of audiences, which seek a fresh perspective on changing...
Lynda Gratton
Lynda helps organizations to transform themselves using human resource strategy. She has spent her life looking into the relationships between people and organizations and how to unlock people's creativity and energy.
UK
Dr. Lynda Gratton is a leading expert in the field of human resource strategy and corporate culture. With a background in psychology, Lynda has dedicated her work life to understanding how people and organizations interact in the field of work. She...
Gary C. Laney
Gary's keynote offers collaborative discussions about his transformational relationship techniques.
USA
Gary C. Laney is a well-respected author and CEO of Success Masters, a company offering personal success training. Guiding thousands of high-profile business professionals, Gary leverages personal experience to develop his customers' dynamic...
Kimberly Davis
Entertainment Expert, Writer, Producer, Director, Radio Broadcaster, and TV personality touching the hearts of millions.
UK
Kim Davis is a leading media broadcaster and marketing expert who is known for her innovative methods that fuse business with The Arts. For over 20 years, Kim has worked with A-list celebrities, such as Beyoncé, Andre Agassi, and Marc Jacobs, and...
Adrian Gostick
Best-selling leadership author and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, leadership and engagement
USA
Keynote speaker Adrian Gostick is the bestselling author of The Carrot Principle and has been quoted in numerous global publications and business magazines. He has appeared on TV and he travels the globe to deliver his powerful messages on...