Best Speakers on Personal Success

Sharing success stories can benefit your organization in many ways. It spurs individuals and teams to push themselves over the edge, it activates employee behaviour and performance in the intended direction, and it spotlights best practices.

Our speakers on personal success will inspire your audience to improving personal growth, building self confidence and boost your employees’ motivation. They share with your audience their personal experience and key to success.

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Speakers about personal success (61)

Dr. Nothabo Ncube

Life Coach and Millennial Mentor, Motivational speaker

Canada

Speaker Dr. Nothabo Ncube is a motivational speaker, coach, and millennial mentor. Nothabo has used her story as inspiration for audience members to live out their greatest passions, regardless of their circumstances. Her compelling journey granted...

Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson

Legendary athlete, champion, entrepreneur and empowering speaker

USA

Speaker Earvin "Magic" Johnson is an internationally-known NBA champion, businessman, former basketball operations president of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate providing...

Henrik Fexeus

Communication and body language expert, author, mentalist and TV personality advising on communication

Sweden

Speaker Henrik Fexeus is a communication and body language expert who uses his expertise to change the way people communicate. Henry inspires audiences through advanced methods of communication, including non-verbal communications, body language,...

Rochelle Gapere

Happiness Coach, Entrepreneur, and Author

USA

Speaker Rochelle Gapere is a happiness coach focusing on how people can take control of themselves and their future through self-happiness. Rochelle demonstrates how dominating your happiness, and your perspective around happiness leads to a...

Ben Nemtin

Inspirational speaker, #1 NYT best selling author, co-founder of "The Buried Life"

USA

Speaker Ben Nemtin is the co-founder of " The Buried Life," a motivational speaker and life enthusiast. Ben's inspiring message has been featured on several media outlets, including CNN, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and FOX News. Ben encourages audience...

Christopher Kai

Fortune 100 Global Speaker and #1 Bestselling Author Christopher Kai – The World's Leading Authority in Story-Based Leadership

USA

Speaker Christopher Kai is the world's leading authority of story-based leadership. For more than over 20 years, Christopher has been working closely with Fortune 100 companies like Google and American Express. His great expertise in story-based...

Michelle Gielan

Positive psychologist and happiness & well-being speaker creating success through positive engagement

USA

Empower your organization with positive psychology. Happiness speaker Michelle Gielan is a former CBS news anchor turned positive psychologist. She has conducted extensive research into achieving well-being, happiness and...

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...

Scott Burrows

Inspiration speaker, author, former star athlete, financial advisor, car accident survivor.

USA

Inspiring storyteller and speaker Scott Burrows delivers success strategies to help your organization stand up to any challenge by embracing adversity and ongoing change. Delivering inspiring keynotes all over the world, Scott represents the act of...

Keith Barry

Mentalist, mind-blowing brain hacker, expert on influence and persuasion and leading TV hypnotist

Ireland

The world’s leading TV hypnotist and renowned international keynote speaker Keith Barry has been blazing a trail across the globe for years. His skills as a mentalist have also made him a leading expert in influence and persuasion. Important...

Bill Walton

Basketball legend, broadcaster and humanitarian renowned as one of the best speakers from the world of sports

USA

As entertaining as he is insightful, speaker Bill Walton is renowned as one of the best speakers from the world of sports. As a speaker Bill Walton brings passion to the stage and inspires audiences with tales from an improbable life in sport and...

Lewis Johnson

NBC Olympic broadcaster, former track and fielder, and motivational speaker inspiring to celebrate personal journeys

USA

Keynote speaker Lewis Johnson is an NBC Olympic broadcaster with the experience of the athletes he interviews. Lewis was an all-star track and fielder in high school, and an All-American in college, University of Cincinnati, and made it to the...

Dr. Cortney Baker

Author, Ed.D. entrepreneur, and executive sharing empowering and motivational insights into women's leadership

USA

Speaker Dr. Cortney Baker inspires audiences around the world. She has given a TEDx talk and is nationally recognized authority on women’s leadership. In addition, she is a researcher and talk show host who frequently speaks on empowering female...

Kul Mahay

CEO, author and leadership coach sharing experiences from the UK Police Service to help businesses improve leadership

Leadership speaker Kul Mahay served for 3 decades in the UK police service - two of those as a leader. His passion for leadership led him to undergo several coaching qualifications and now he has been coaching leaders for over 20...

Lucinda Douglas

This empowerment speaker with a "Yes you can" mindset speaks on personal leadership, sales is sexy and branding

Netherlands

Empowerment speaker Lucinda Douglas helps women to reach the top of their capacities, become the best version of themselves and become successful in life and business! She was nominated for the encouragement award “Ethnical Business Woman of the...

Hernani Alves

Chief motivation officer, entrepreneur, author and business coach helping businesses build winning teams

USA

Motivational speaker Hernani Alves has over 20 years experience as a Sales Executive for a $4 Billion Company. As a speaker Hernani Alves has motivated Executives, Sales Professionals, Corporate teams and more. In his talks, he shares his insights...

Özlem Cekic

An inspiring speaker and author using her own experience as a politician, political debater and former nurse

Denmark

Keynote speaker Özlem Cekic is highly sought-after for her insights into integration of immigrants and diversity in the workplace. She rose from humble beginnings to become a nurse, politician and well-known debater. Now a keynote speaker Özlem...

John Dano

Engaging keynote speaker, trainer and facilitator training organizations and individuals to achieve success

USA

For over a decade, facilitator and speaker John Dano has been training groups and individuals to achieve success. His engaging and fun keynotes are full of actionable advice. Dano is often described as a “keynote trainer” who, rather than just...

Elizabeth C. Nelson

Researcher, writer and public speaker moving audiences with her personal story of achieving success

Netherlands

Speaker Elizabeth Nelson moves audiences with her personal story of achieving success only to succumb to burnout. This experience inspired Elizabeth to become a pioneering scientific researcher in the field of workplace well-being....

Nicole Malachowski

A 21-year veteran combat pilot of the U.S. Air Force, former advisor for the First Lady and security provider

USA

USAF veteran and speaker Nicole Malachowski defies stereotypes. She is much more than a former jet fighter pilot: Nicole is a leader, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds and a White House Fellow. After a devastating illness leaving her unable...

Erica Miller

Ph.D. in clinical psychology, pioneer and successful entrepreneur sharing her fascinating but harsh life story

USA

Speaker Erica Miller is a multi-faceted, dynamic individual with a long history of “telling it like it is”. We could all learn something from her fascinating life story. Not only is she a survivor of the Holocaust, her resilience and positive...

George Ayee

Ph.D. in Business Administration, consultant, and author helping organisations succeed through transformation

Canada

Navigate change and transformation with speaker George Ayee’s help! George effectively helps his clients achieve their vision, mission, strategic objectives and goals - and he makes the transformation go fast! His positive energy and expertise...

Peyton Holland

Experienced speaker on the next-generation workforce, the skills gap, leadership development and mentorship

USA

Sought-after speaker Peyton Holland is a an expert on the topics such as the Next Generation Workforce, the Skills Gap, Mentorship and Leadership Development. Peyton has been speaking professionally since he was only 18 years old. As a speaker...

Aleksandra Ørbeck-Nilssen

Model, coach and conservationist inspiring her audience make a difference through social and environmental rewilding

Norway

Keynote speaker Aleksandra Ørbeck-Nilssen is a Norwegian model turned conservationist. She traveled the world working as a model from the young age of 14. Then, when she was still only 18 years old, she decided she needed to go in a different...

Andre Daughty

Experienced educational consultant and teacher inspiring administrators to make a difference in education

USA

Speaker Andre Daughty has almost 2 decades of experience in education and 10 years of experience as a public speaker. His passion for education has led him to serve as an educational technology instructor, an educational consultant and a workshop...

Alexander Misurkin

Russian cosmonaut sharing incredible stories from his space flight and space walks in engaging keynotes

Russia

Keynote speaker Alexander Misurkin provides motivational talks, drawing upon stories from his cosmonaut training, as well as his space flight and space walks. His presentations use photos and videos taken during the space flight and preparation for...

Alex da Silva

Mindfulness coach and speaker on mental health with a passion for helping people find purpose and happiness

Keynote speaker Alex da Silva is the founder of Happy As Larry Group - a happiness company with a mission to change the world, one person at a time. Alex suffered from depression and addiction for a long time but he found recovery and support and...

Gavin Ingham

Author and expert on mental toughness known for the "I am 10" approach to achieve personal and commercial succes

Keynote speaker Gavin Ingham is a dynamic and passionate speaker on high-performance teams and making individuals “tick”. According to him, what truly differentiates top performers is mental toughness, in other words the ability to persevere...

Karen Brown

Professional Performance Expert elevating business leadership & results through unconscious behavioral thought patterns.

USA

Karen Brown is a thought leader and subject matter expert in the field of leadership and professional performance. She specializes in elevating business leadership and results, by recognizing and resolving the unconscious behavioral thought patterns...

Keenan

A Sales Guy Inc’s CEO, chief antagonist and expert on sales, success, and business mixing data and life experiences

USA

Keynote speaker Keenan is a passionate and energetic expert on sales, success, and business. In his talks, Keenan blends data, life experiences, sales knowledge, humor and stories into entertaining and informative experiences that motivate and...

Billie Jordan

Motivational Speaker and Founder of The Hip Op-eration Crew dancing her way to improved mental health and well being.

New Zealand

Keynote speaker Billie Jordan is a true inspiration to many. She’s had a life filled with ups and downs, and now Hollywood is planning to make her life into a blockbuster movie. She is the founder of The Hip Op-eration Crew™ - a hip hop dance...

Fiona Citkin

Academic, author, and intercultural consultant sharing her story and advising companies on diversity and inclusion

USA

Dr. Fiona Citkin, a former Fulbright Scholar from Ukraine, is a renowned intercultural consultant, HuffPost blogger and author of the award-winning books “Transformational Diversity” and “How They Made It in America,” featuring 18 immigrant...

Dr. James McCabe

Storytelling expert and published poet and author with a passion for storytelling and storysmithing

Keynote speaker Dr. James McCabe, also known as The Story Doctor, is a published poet and author who specializes in storytelling in the corporate world. To him, storytelling has become far too simple as anyone can tell a story. This is where...

Gerald Lucas

Real estate expert, author and serial entrepreneur speaking about his success in business and in life

USA

Keynote speaker Gerald Lucas is an internationally recognized speaker on real estate, entrepreneurship and achieving success in business and in life. A serial entrepreneur, Gerald has spent most of the last 20 years working in the real estate...

Jaap Bressers

Humorous speaker providing individuals and companies with powerful insights on finding value in the smaller things

Netherlands

Keynote speaker Jaap Bressers is an inspirational and humorous speaker with a remarkable life. His keynotes have their outset in his personal story which contains both major setbacks, challenges, and sheer luck, and Jaap is sure to inspire audiences...

Sandja Brügmann

Sustainable business & communication strategist and leading Scandinavian authority on sustainable leadership

Denmark, USA

Our speaker Sandja Brügmann is a vibrant and inspiring speaker with a commitment to help people grow through her field of expertise - sustainable leadership, where she creates business cultures, where business, people and planet thrive. She is a...

Harriet Waley-Cohen

Certified health coach and women’s leadership coach in the corporate and personal development worlds promoting well-being

International Keynote speaker Harriet Waley-Cohen is a certified health coach and women's leadership coach, and entrepreneur. She empowers women to make life-changing transformations to become the most powerful versions of themselves, and thus to...

Frank O’Dea

Innovative entrepreneur and humanitarian motivating audiences around the world with his moving messages

Canada

Our keynote speaker Frank O'Dea is an extraordinary successful serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. The Co-Founder of the popular Canadian coffee store chain The Second Cup managed to overcome incredible obstacles in business as well as in...

Beorn Nijenhuis

Researcher in neuroscience and former Olympic speed skater specialising in the connection between neuroscience and sports

Netherlands

Former Olympic speed skater and keynote speaker Beorn Nijenhuis has begun a new chapter, successfully pursuing a career in neuroscience. He now researches and lectures on the connection between sports and neuroscience, bringing to the table both...

Colleen Francis

One of the world's leading sales experts and founder of Engage Selling, helping businesses improve productivity

Canada

Keynote speaker Colleen Francis is one of the world's leading sales experts. As founder and president of the successful sales training organization Engage Selling, she has helped numerous major corporations improve productivity using her highly...

Ed Stafford

Explorer, TV-presenter, author and speaker best-known for being the first person to walk the length of the Amazon River

Our keynote speaker Ed Stafford gained fame across the globe for being the first person to walk the length of the Amazon River, an epic adventure that took him two and a half years and six pairs of boots. Now he draws on his own experience when he...

Greg McKeown

Innovative strategy & high performance expert, best-selling author, a thought-leader, and a true entrepreneur

USA

Our keynote speaker Greg McKeown is a thought-leader and a true entrepreneur in the business world. With an extraordinary understanding of the factors that make people and businesses successful, he gives keynotes all around the world, sharing his...

Zoe Jackson

Founder of Living the Dream, passionate about performing arts with an exceptional talent for realizing ventures

Keynote speaker Zoe Jackson MBE is a multi award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Living the Dream Performing Arts Company, which she started at the age of 16. In her talks she shares her personal story full of inspirational anecdotes and...

Emilia van Hauen

Cultural sociologist, marketing expert and best-selling author sharing her knowledge on social trends

Denmark

Keynote speaker Emilia van Hauen is a cultural sociologist and marketing expert and one of Scandinavia's most sought-after keynote speakers and most quoted sociologists on the topics of current trends and social tendencies and phenomena. She is...

Will Greenwood MBE

Former rugby player known as one of England's best players ever, entrepreneur and owner of SuperSkills Experiences

Our keynote speaker Will Greenwood MBE, former rugby player for England, uses his plentiful experience from the pitch and the world of business to give charming & inspirational keynotes on leadership, change management, and...

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Legendary paralympic athlete & commentator having many different skills, which makes an unusually great speaker

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is Britain's most successful Paralympic athlete. In combination with her English wit and lively personality, her ample experience from the worlds of sport, business, and politics makes her an unusually inspiring...

Howard Tullman

Entrepreneur, start-up expert, and Executive Director of the Kaplan Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship

USA

Keynote speaker Howard A. Tullman is Executive Director of the Kaplan Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship at Illinois Tech. Tullman is a successful technology entrepreneur with over 50 years of experience in starting new businesses,...

Howard Putnam

Former CEO of Southwest Airlines, business consultant and motivational speaker on culture, innovation and change

USA

Keynote speaker Howard Putnam is the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines and Group VP Marketing for United Airlines. Howard is a business and motivational speaker, author, consultant, commentator, and online mentor on: Leadership, Customer...

Marc Hauser

Guinness world record holder: First human to have dove into a jetstream

Switzerland

How do you become the fastest person in free falling despite your fear of heights? Keynote speaker Marc Hauser knows it. The world record holder and entrepreneur shows how you can achieve your dreams through the right motivation. He makes real...

Barry Farber

Sales strategist and best-selling author highly recognized for training salespeople with unique and practical programs

USA

Keynote speaker Barry Farber was rated as the “Top speaker of the year” by Successful Meetings Magazine and is the Best Selling Author of 12 books in over 25 foreign languages with over one million copies sold. Barry has for over 23 years...

Ronan Tynan

Medical doctor, paralympian, recording artist and motivational speaker moving people like few others can

USA

Our keynote speaker Ronan Tynan, MD is a successful artist, storyteller, and his ability to inspire, motivate, and empower audiences make his performances unique. Dr. Ronan Tynan has performed at historic events including Ronald Reagan’s funeral...

Shannon Miller

7 Time Olympic Medalist, Health and Fitness Advocate, Empowerment Coach. and Cancer Survivor.

USA

Keynote speaker Shannon Miller is the most decorated gymnast in American history, a successful business woman, a cancer survivor, and a loving wife and mother. Shannon’s life on and off the gymnastics floor is simply inspiring. Shannon’s topics...

Matt McFadyen

Polar adventurer and sailor known to inspire leaders and their teams sharing his own unique personal leadership journey

USA

Keynote speaker Matt McFadyen’s brush with death in the icy waters of the Great Southern Ocean ignited a passion to lead others to the ends of the earth. Record-breaking polar adventurer, sailor, and inspirational speaker Matt McFadyen takes an...

Mimi Donaldson

Professor and the author behind a book about success and football and co-author of "Negotiating for Dummies"

USA

Our keynote speaker Mimi Donaldson excites, educates and entertains audiences all over the world. She frequently shares the stage with prominent keynote speakers such as Colin Powell, Elizabeth Dole, and Maya Angelou. She has thrilled and inspired...

Linda Armstrong Kelly

Motivator and activist captivating audiences on the causes closest to her heart; battling adversity and overcoming odds

USA

Keynote speaker Linda Armstrong Kelly is a shining example of spectacular triumph against incredible odds. From high school dropout to mother of Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour De France champion and cancer survivor, Linda’s story motivates...

Kevin Gaskell

Leader, entrepreneur, team builder and inspirer passionate about the development of leadership skills

Keynote s peaker Kevin Gaskell is an extraordinary leader who led iconic brands Porsche, BMW and Lamborghini to unprecedented levels of success before creating global businesses from scratch. A corporate trailblazer, serial entrepreneur and world...

Gerald Ratner

Infamous businessman sharing stories about his mistakes and his way back in business learning valuable lessons

Keynote speaker Gerald Ratner was the infamous businessman who fell from grace after an unfortunate gaffe. He has struggled to climb back to the top and has learnt valuable lessons on the day. Today he is a popular keynote speaker with a humourous...

Steve Cunningham

Motivational speaker and fastest blind man in the world with a story about doing the impossible and overcoming adversity

The inspiring keynote speaker Steve Cunningham found himself completely blind at the age of 12. Today, he tours the world with his insightful and touching keynotes about courage, driving change and overcoming...

David Grier

Chef, dedicated athlete, adventurist and trustee and ambassador for the ‘Cipla Miles for Smiles Foundation’

South Africa

Keynote speaker David Grier is a chef, dedicated athlete and adventurist. One of his most recent challenges was a multi-disciplined solo event from Africa to Madagascar. Here, the aim was to paddle the Mozambique Channel, run the length of the...

Barry McGuigan MBE

Former boxing champion and leading figure in sport commentating and writing on boxing for the past 20 years

Keynote speaker Barry McGuigan is a national hero both as a result of his incredible career in boxing but also as a result of the impressive work he has done for sports, the youth and particularly boxing over the past decades. His incredible story...

Adrian Hayes

Polar explorer and adventurer, business coach, campaigner and author advising companies on leadership and performance

UK, USA

Keynote speaker Adrian Hayes is a true adventurer with several World Records to prove it. He is also a former British Army Gurkha officer with a corporate background. Adrian combines practical experiences and factual knowledge to create...

Our speakers will inspire personal growth and success in your organization

Successful people are great storytellers. They can frame strong arguments and voice them clearly and concisely. Our heartwarming keynote speakers on personal success communicate with attendees and voice their own personal success stories. The talks are motivating, inspiring and enlightening. They let people know that success is possible.

A success story is an account of the achievement of success, fortune or fame carried off by an individual or an organization. Success stories often imply challenging situations where someone has risen to the challenge and obtained success, despite the bumps along the way. Our keynote speakers on personal success know that every success story conceals an embarrassing first effort, a setback or a radical change of direction.

Experts in the art of storytelling, our speakers had endured hardships. They have experienced work difficulties, physical challenges and personal issues. Despite all of this, they managed to overcome these challenges and be successful in their various fields of expertise.These lessons have given them tools that can motivate others. Through professional keynotes, they are able to connect with audiences and share their inspiring anecdotes.

Our speakers on personal success will share with your audience their expert knowledge on personal development or their personal stories on their way to success. The keynote speakers are comprised of both experts on the topic and people with great stories on success to share. Our professional consultants are ready to help you find the perfect speaker on personal success for your event.