Top Purpose Speakers

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Speakers about purpose (55)

Gregory Offner

Transform Your Team, Transform Your Business. Gregory Offner's keynotes empower organizations to elevate their people and drive success.

USA

Looking to elevate your next event? Look no further than Keynote Speaker Gregory Offner. As a dynamic and motivational speaker, Gregory Offner brings a unique blend of entertainment and education to captivate audiences worldwide. With his expertise...

Graham Cole

Sharing anecdotes from his professional acting career, Graham Cole inspires audiences to find a purpose greater than themselves. As one of the country's most recognizable people, he lends his time and resources to charitable causes.

He knew he wanted to be an actor as a child when Graham Cole paid sixpence to watch movies at the cinema on Saturday morning. For 47 years, he’s lived his dream, working with some of the greatest actors in the world. As one of the most recognized...

Peter Docker

Peter, leadership consultant and keynote speaker, teaches leadership utilizing his background in aviation and military, and co-authored "Find Your Why." He draws on experience as senior officer in the RAF.

Peter is a leadership consultant and keynote speaker with a background in aviation and military industries. He teaches leadership focused on commitment, human connection and harnessing team wisdom to drive extraordinary outcomes. He's the co-author...

Nigel Marsh

A top-rated speaker, Nigel Marsh has spoken on numerous subjects, including work/life balance, business, leadership, risk, purpose, and creativity. His work/life balance TED speech is one of the most viewed speeches delivered outside the United States.

Australia

Nigel Marsh perhaps best known for his creative pursuits, but is he is also an influential author of best-selling books, including ''Fifty and Fired-UP'', ''Overworked & Underlaid and Fit'', and of course, ''Fat, Forty, and Fired'', the most...

Anne Mahlum

Anne Mahlum is the founder and CEO of Solidcore, a fitness company operating 72 gyms. Passionate about assisting the homeless, Anne also founded Back on My Feet; an organisation independently supporting displaced people to get stability back into their lives.

USA

Anne Mahlum is dedicated to creating and building enterprises that carry a strong purpose, which led to her founding Back on My Feet (BoMF), a homeless organisation supporting unsheltered people with independent housing and even getting into gainful...

Heather McGowan

Gaining valuable insight into coping with future work, Heather discusses strategies that help businesses cope with the changing technology .

USA

Heather McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Post Pandemic world of work. The last few years have forever changed where we work, who works, how we work and measure work, what we do for work and, most importantly, why...

Cornell Thomas

Cornell Thomas began his career in basketball but switched to coaching after experiencing an injury. Inspired to spread positivity in response negative comments on social media, Thomas is one of the world's most popular positivity speakers in the field.

USA

Recognizing God and his parents for his mindset and success, Cornell Thomas leverages a lifetime of experiences to encourage audiences to remain positive in the face of adversity. Standing in his truth that every problem has a solution, he shares...

Brett Connellan

Brett Connellan is a shark attack survivor. He is now working as a keynote speaker, and is using his story to inspire other people.

Australia

Turning the worst day of your life into your best is no easy feat, but sometimes there is simply no other option. In Brett Connellan’s case, this day included the moment every surfer’s worst nightmare became his reality when he was attacked by a...

Kelly Merbler

As a leadership development consultant, keynote speaker, and Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths) executive coach Kelly Merbler helps leaders of all levels find their superpowers!

USA

Kelly Merbler is an award-winning keynote speaker, executive coach, and the founding principal of The Kelly Merbler Company, a leadership consulting firm specializing in strengths-based employee engagement and retention programs, leadership...

Joshua Evans

As a keynote speaker, company culture and employee experience expert Joshua Evans teaches his audience how to rediscover and reclaim their purpose in the work they do.

USA

The world and the workplace have shifted dramatically. Organizational cultures are being tested like never before. People have become uncertain and disengaged in their roles. While it is easy for individuals to forget what doing a great job means to...

Roz Savage

Roz Savage is helping unlocking courage to overcome the fear that holds people back from leading and living boldly beyond their comfort zones; fostering resilience, personal fulfilment and better results.

An environmental epiphany led Roz to a radical life change, leaving an 11-year career as a management consultant to become the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Through her experiences she has gained first-hand...

Nicklas Brendborg

One of the most promising research talents in biotech and best-selling author of Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity.

Denmark

Nicklas Brendborg is an MA in bio-technology from the University of Copenhagen and is considered one of the most promising research talents in his...

Tiffani Brooke Fest

Actress, activist, and speaker Tiffani Fest is a compelling voice in educating and empowering women & girls who have suffered from abuse. Tiffani helps her audience turn their suffering into their greatest strength.

USA

Tiffani Fest is an award winning actress, activist and TEDx speaker. Marrying her on-stage skills as an actress with her field experience as an activist in India and Nepal, she advocates on behalf of women and girls who have suffered sexual violence...

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...

Hayley Mulenda

Subsequently, motivational speaker Hayley Mulenda tackles mental health issues head-on in her poignant and inspiring keynote speeches across the globe.

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...

Kyle & Brent Pease

Brothers gives inspirational and motivational speeches to encourage everyone to push themselves and achieve 'impossible' goals.

USA

Despite being born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Kyle with the help of his brother and family, regularly takes part in endurance sports and advocates for people with disabilities. His experiences of growing up in a sports-loving...

Kathy Varol

With 20 years experience of brand marketing and strategy, she helps her clients to stand out from the crowd in competitive marketplaces. She has developed a four-point process to become a brand led by purpose.

USA

Kathy Varol has worked with international businesses such as Microsoft, Adidas, and MillerCoors over the course of her career. This extensive experience at some of the world's biggest brands has given her a unique knowledge of marketing and...

Steve Gleason

Working with audiences to tap into the inner extraordinary self, Steve finds purpose from working within to obtain insight, hope, and a positive direction. For listeners, he offers tools to help each individual find his or her purpose in life.

USA

Steve received an ALS diagnosis in 2011. He was determined to thrive after the terminal neuromuscular disease diagnosis. He spends his life encouraging others to life with purpose. He and Michel, his wife, formed Team Gleason, with the mission of...

Nick Bracks

Mental health advocate, and actor

Australia, USA

Speaker Nick Bracks is a mental health advocate helping organizations prioritize their mental health for success. He optimizes organizations by showing different instances of increasing mental health practices through many different outlets. Nick...

Lucy Hone

Leading international authority on Wellbeing and Resilience

New Zealand

Speaker Dr. Lucy hone is a resilient expert educating audience members on how to overcome adversity. She is a senior professor, co-direct of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, and also a published academic researcher. Lucy...

Dr. Olivia Remes

Dr. Olivia Remes – Cambridge University (UK) Authority on Mental Health; Best-selling Author; Executive and Team Coach; BBC radio personality; Vogue contributor

Dr Olivia Remes is a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, bestselling author, executive and team coach, and BBC radio personality. At Cambridge University, she has been Programme Director of Mental Health in the Workplace,...

Emmanuel Asuquo

Financial Adviser & Founder of Noir Excel & The Eman Effect

Speaker Emmanuel Asuquo is a Financial Adviser and Founder of Noir Excel & The Eman Effect. He works with individuals and business owners alike to assist them in planning and preparing for their financial future. He is recognized for providing...

Liza Pavlakos

Motivational speaker, survivor, adversity & mindset expert, and entrepreneur,

Australia

Speaker Liza Pavlakos is an adversity speaker motivating audiences across the globe. Liza is a striking inspiration who motivates through her personal story. She is an empowering speaker honing in on natural human abilities to overcome any...

Dr. John Izzo

Thought leader, business innovator, best-selling author

Canada

Speaker Dr. John Izzo is a world-class innovator creating spaces for businesses and employees to grow with purpose. Dr. Izzo shares how to implement ideas to jump-starting creativity, employee and managerial responsibility, change, and thoughtful...

Mark Schulman

World-Renowned Drummer; Author; Motivator; Expert showing your audience The Secrets of Rockstar Performance.

USA

Mark Schulman is a monster drummer who’s toured the world with some of the greatest rock and pop performers – before crowds as big as 225,000. He’s played with P!NK, Billy Idol, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Simple Minds, and others over his...

Liz Bohannon

CEO of Sseko Designs, Innovator, and Entrepreneur

USA

Speaker Liz Bohannon optimizes companies with her fresh know-how ideas by creating purpose and innovation techniques. Liz is an entrepreneur, as the CEO of Sseko designs she pairs with scholars to develop educational and economic opportunities for...

Kevin Vallely

Adventurer, Author, Motivational speaker, and Architect.

Canada

This extreme adventurer uses his experiences to inspire audiences and teams on positive, creative ways to infuse leadership into your organization. He encourages businesses to remain resilient, embracing failure, and becoming inspired. Using his...

Lauren Simmons

Trail blazer, Financial advisor, Motivational speaker, Author.

USA

Speaker Lauren Simmons is one of the first, youngest female African Americans New York Stock Exchange traders and second in history to hold her position. Lauren inspires audience members on networking yourself in unfamiliar places, growing and...

Susan Robinson

Legally blind, adviser on overcoming adversity helping businesses and nonprofits beat the odds

USA

Speaker Susan Robinson is a tango dancer, a yogi, tandem cyclist and a world traveler. Susan is also legally blind, but she has never let that fact slow down the pursuit of her dreams. A consultant and adviser in overcoming adversity and paving new...

Zoe Weil

Humanitarian, author, and educational advocate speaking about creating positive changes through education

USA

Speaker Zoe Weil is an educator and author with a passion for creating a world in which all can thrive. Zoe provides both a vision as well as practical methods for achieving a just, healthy, and humane future. Audience members will find themselves...

Erik & Emily Orton

Authors, dreamers, and inspirational speakers sharing their journey through the Caribbean keys to successful change

USA

This husband and wife dynamic duo are the authors of the book "Seven at Sea" and lifestyle speakers. This compelling couple shares their experiences of how their journey through the Caribbean created an outpouring experience of family growth and...

Jade Simmons

Classical concert pianist, media host, author and leadership expert using music to inspire companies to act courageously

USA

Jade Simmons is a dynamic pianist and leadership expert. A classical pianist turned keynote speaker, Jade has shifted the way she has performed music by implementing her authentic self into her craft. A true inspiration to music and leadership,...

Jay Shetty

Forbes 30 Under 30 – Coach, Host, Storyteller, Videomaker, Former Monk and Speaker Jay Shetty is Making Wisdom Go Viral

USA

Speaker Jay Shetty is a former monk and an award-winning digital strategist, filmmaker and entrepreneur. His mission is to make wisdom go viral: in under two years, his videos garnered over 4 billion views and over 25 million followers. Jay helped...

Kenyon Salo

Inspirational and energetic speaker who helps people live a more fulfilled life through "The Bucket List Life"

USA

Dynamic speaker Kenyon Salo specializes in motivation and inspiration through his three-step framework “The Bucket List Life”. Kenyon is a sought-after speaker who leaves the audience feeling inspired and ready to live life to the fullest and go...

AJ Paron-Wildes and Devin Wildes

A mother and son’s inspirational story about life with autism, finding purpose and beating the odds

USA

Mother and son AJ Paron-Wildes and Devin Wildes are two very inspirational people. When Devin was just 4 years old, he was diagnosed with autism and his mother was told he would never speak or communicate with her. Today, Devin often joins his...

Andrew Winston

A recognized expert on how businesses can find the Gold in going Green by tackling humanity’s biggest challenges

USA

Andrew Winston is a globally-recognized expert on megatrends and how to build companies that thrive by serving people and planet. He is one of the most widely read writers on sustainable business in the world. Andrew’s latest book, Net Positive:...

Jason Hewlett

Comedian and hall of fame speaker appreciated for hilariously encouraging individuals and teams achieve their goals

USA

Leadership and motivational speaker Jason Hewlett has a passion for helping people find their purpose and make them feel empowered to achieve their dreams and reach success. Jason is also a G-rated comedian and manages to bring laughter and...

Brandon Peele

Best-selling author and serial impact entrepreneur guides your team to awaken its purpose and thrive.

USA

Organizations are struggling with employee retention, missed performance and DEI goals, and cultures of burnout, languishing, and isolation. It is clear that new approaches are needed to create a thriving organization. International keynote speaker,...

Egypt Sherrod

Successful real estate agent, executive, and beloved tv-personality counseling buyers and companies in real estate

USA

What makes real estate agents successful? Speaker Egypt Sherrod ought to know - she is one! Not only that, she’s a highly sought after tv-personality. Get inspired by her lovable - but no-nonsense - talks on real estate, marketing and...

Jeff Steinberg

A “unique” and highly sought after Keynote Speaker, Award Winning Entertainer & Author with a very unique challenge.

USA

The motivational and humorous speaker Jeff Steinberg, aka the Tiny Giant, was born with what most people call a handicap - no arms and malformed legs, however, Jeff has never let it stop him from following his dreams and he is eager to share his...

Adam Markel

Bestselling author, keynote speaker and resilience researcher, guides individuals and organizations to tap the power of resilience to master the challenges of constant change.

USA

Adam Markel, bestselling author, keynote speaker and resilience researcher, guides individuals and organizations to tap the power of resilience to master the challenges of constant...

Noëlla Coursaris Musunka

Advocate, Philanthropist, International Model & founder of Malaika on a mission to make a difference to girls and women

Our keynote speaker Noëlla Coursaris Musunka is known from her years of fashion modelling, however, she has also become a sought-after speaker for her advocacy of young girls’ education. Noëlla is the founder of Malaika which is a non-profit...

Chad Cooper

Sought-after coach and time management expert who has worked with some of the biggest athletes and CEOs

USA

Speaker Chad Cooper is the author behind the renowned book “Time Isn’t The Problem”. He has coached and helped multiple professional athletes and top CEOs and is a sought-after and popular speaker. Chad seeks to build unique and dynamic...

Lucy Faulks-Barnard

Resilience and mental health expert using positive psychology to boost happiness, reduce stress and protect our mental wellbeing. Founder of award-winning employee wellbeing company Elevate

Lucy Faulks Barnard is a keynote speaker on the topics of resilience, mental health, emotional intelligence and positive psychology. Lucy is the CEO and Founder of the award-winning employee wellbeing consultancy, Elevate, where she conducts...

Nick Jankel

Sought-after speaker and thought leader on leadership, transformation, and high-performance teamwork in disruption, digital, and complexity—with experiential sessions, cutting-edge ideas, proven and practical tips, and unique takeaway tools.

Nick Jankel is an influential and internationally-recognized thought leader on how leadership, innovation, and sustainability can transform the future of business and society—in an increasingly complex, digital, and disrupted...

George Jerjian

George Jerjian is a mindset mentor serving retiring baby boomers to "unretire" and to discover a life of purpose, passion, and prosperity

George Jerjian is a mindset mentor, author, and speaker, who helps baby boomers to “unretire” and create a new identity and a blueprint for the next and best chapter of their...

Tom Coverly

Illusionist, comedian and motivational speaker best-known for his anti-bullying talks based on his own experience

USA

Keynote speaker Tom Coverly, also known as “The Illusionist”, is a professional comedian and motivational entertainer. He has performed for millions around the world and is a sought-after speaker for schools for his anti-bullying talks but has...

Rob Law MBE

Inventor of the Trunki providing insights into navigating the ever evolving challenges in the global marketplace

You may best know our keynote speaker Rob Law as the man behind the Trunki, the ride-on suitcase that has captured the hearts of children worldwide. As a speaker Rob Law shares his experience and passion in order to inspire and educate...

Adam Fridman

Purpose-driven and seasoned entrepreneur who believes everybody should seek purpose in their professional and personal life

USA

Keynote speaker Adam Fridman believes that everyone should seek purpose in their life - personal and professional. A good and engaging company culture stems from people pursuing their purpose together. Through his keynotes, Adam inspires...

Tammi Brannan

Creator of the Blueprint Process, helping others recognize their purpose impact they’ve been designed to make.

USA

Keynote speaker Tammi Brannan helps clients of all ages to identify their purpose and ignite/reignite the momentum in their career. To achieve this Tammi uses her research based program Blueprint Process to help her clients determine their natural...

Greg Coker

Leadership expert, author and founder and CEO of The Institute for Soft Skills specializing in culture and purpose

USA

Keynote speaker Greg Coker is an expert when it comes to leadership, employee engagement, culture and purpose. He has 25 years’ experience working in three Fortune 500 companies as a senior level manager. Greg is the author of Building Cathedrals:...

Alex McElroy

Business advisor and international speaker on purpose, leadership and apologetic helping businesses find their purpose

USA

Keynote speaker Alex McElroy has found his purpose in life and now he helps others find theirs. He is an international speaker, blogger, advisor, author and the Pastor of Education at Engage Community Church. However, he also works with leadership...

Dr. Ava Eagle Brown

Life and business coach who will help you discover your talents and reach success by shifting your mindset!

Dr. Ava Eagle Brown is a master coach and transformational speaker. She grew up in a very poor part of Jamaica, where she had to work hard as a little girl just to make enough for dinner. Today, keynote speaker Ava Eagle Brown is an international...

Sean Swarner

Two-time cancer survivor, author of the book "Keep climbing" and the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest.

USA

Looking to ignite your audience's motivation? Look no further! Book keynote speaker Sean Swarner for your event and experience the transformative power of his motivational expertise. Sean, a renowned adventurer and cancer survivor, delivers...

Devon Harris

Three-Time Olympian with the Original Jamaican Bobsled Team and Retired Jamaican Defence Force Captain; Leading Audiences to Visualize Success with an Olympic Mindset

USA

You may not know his name or recognize his picture. Yet his grit and fortitude helped inspire a movie you likely have viewed more than once. The 1990s feel-good blockbuster Cool Runnings sugarcoats the real story behind the original Jamaican...

Discover Your Purpose: Unleashing Potential and Making a Difference

Purpose is the guiding force that drives us towards fulfillment, both personally and professionally. It’s the profound sense of knowing what we were born to do, fueling our motivation and determination. Explore the transformative power of purpose as we delve into its significance in our lives.

In the organizational context, purpose defines an entity’s overarching goal and societal role. It infuses meaning and value into every endeavor, fostering a sense of importance and contribution. Discover how purpose-driven organizations thrive and create lasting impact.

When we feel stuck or unfulfilled, it often stems from a lack of purpose. But fear not, for everyone possesses unique talents and strengths waiting to be uncovered. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, as we help you identify and embrace your purpose, unleashing your full potential.

Keynotes on this compelling topic offer practical insights on finding your purpose and leading with purpose. Learn strategies to align your actions with your passions, experience newfound inspiration, and embark on a path of purposeful living. Get ready to conquer the world with unwavering clarity and a profound sense of purpose.

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