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Lars Ulrich
One of the founding members of Metallica, an American heavy metal band, launched the iconic group to international stardom. Ulrich shares lessons about teamwork and creativity.
USA
Lars Ulrich is a world-renowned Danish drummer and songwriter. His father took him to a rock concert in 1973, which inspired Lars to develop a professional career in music. He received a drum set from his grandmother in 1976, sparking his interest...
Nicklas Brendborg
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...
Sean Kanan
Keynote speaker and actor Sean Kanan offers audiences an entertaining experience reflecting on personal authenticity in achieving success. Sharing how he overcame challenges in television and film.
USA
Keynote speaker Sean Kanan offers audiences an entertaining experience reflecting on personal authenticity in achieving success. Known for his acting roles as General Hospital’s A.J. Quartermaine and as villain Mike Barnes in Part III of the...
Ashley Rhodes-Courter, MSW
Her personal story of resilience, perseverance, and survival inspires audiences of all ages to excel and thrive in their personal and professional lives, despite obstacles.
USA
Since her first National Keynote at age 14, Ashley Rhodes-Courter has shared her story with thousands in the United States and in over 7 countries. She is the quintessential American success story. Born in 1985 to a single teen mother, by the age of...
Kennith Thomas
Choreographer, community leader, and inspirational speaker Kennith Thomas draws from decades of leadership in entertainment to inspire audiences to dream and achieve big by overcoming challenges.
USA
Keynote speaker Kennith Thomas travels the globe to teach the team mindset. As a professional choreographer and community leader, he speaks to audiences about achieving success. In 2016 he launched a dance studio, which focused on teaching success...
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 &...
Marques Ogden
Marques took control of his life to overcome nearly insurmountable challenges to speak with audiences about the power of resiliency and perseverance in leadership.
USA
By restructuring the way that he responds to circumstances, Marques Ogden's come full circle to speak about performance driven leadership and perseverance. After leaving the NFL, he launched his own construction company, which did well for a few...
Jake & Hannah Graf
As the most influential LGBTQ couple in the UK, the two have dedicated their lives to healing perceptions about the transgender experience by engaging professionally in discourse about the subject matter.
UK
Jake Graf is recognized for his role in the short film, Headspace. After his 2008 transition, he wrote XWHY in an effort to create positive transgender representation in media. Likewise, Hannah Graf also valued her role as one of the British...
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...
Jürgen Klinsmann
Jürgen Klinsmann: German professional football manager and former player, focusing on modern management and high performance.
USA
Jürgen Klinsmann is a titan of football, both as a player and manager. Jürgen’s successful playing career saw him lead the line for some of the most prominent teams in Europe, including: Bayern Munich, Tottenham and Inter...
Kyle Shanahan
Sharing valuable insights into effective strategies for high-performing teams, he inspires listeners to achieve and offers a unique look at the innerworkings of a pro football team from the backdrop of his career path.
USA
Kyle Shanahan values personal and professional growth. As an advocate for constant improvement, he's shown mastery at evolving to meet the challenges of changing circumstances. In fact, his speaking topics focus on commitment, improvement, and...
Tyler Lockett
NFL wide receiver offers audiences a refreshing look on how to improve team dynamics and get to new heights of productivity by providing entertaining insights into the football world.
USA
Keynote speaker and NFL player Tyler Lockett brings audiences practical skills for motivating teams and maintaining a belief in positive outcomes from his successful football career. Beginning a stellar NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks in...
Ryan Poles
Leveraging his experience in making strong personnel choices for an NFL football team, Ryan offers strong insights for improving team and practical tools for improving leadership skills.
USA
Ryan Poles' off-field career began shortly after his quick release from the Chicago Bears after college. His intense love for the game attracted him to work off-field with recruiting. In 2009, he began scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs and...
Lincoln Riley
USC head football coach offers a high energy presentation which inspires audiences to new heights of success and to maintain mental preparedness to take advantage of opportunities when presented.
USA
With 20 years' coaching experience, Lincoln Riley joined USC's football program with a reputation for building an explosive offence. During his last five years with the Oklahoma Sooners, he maintained a solid reputation as head coach. Riley...
David Seaman MBE
England’s number one goalkeeper for over a decade. David shares his path to success and experience with the audience.
UK
One of the country’s most decorated footballers, David Seaman remains a very popular and respected figure in the world game In 1997, he was awarded and MBE for his services to the sport. A relaxed individual, he is always great company and is...
Matt LaFleur
Advocating for integrating his Green Bay Packers three team rules: team first, no excuses, and be prepared and on time, LaFleur offers business teams practical strategies to excel.
USA
Recognized as a dynamic and influential football coach, Matt LaFleur's head coaching career began with his team achieving more wins than any other coach at the time in his initial three seasons with the Green Bay Packers as head coach. Respected by...
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...
Najwa Zebian
Najwa Zebian is an activist, author and poet. As a prolific speaker, she encourages equity and inclusion.
Canada
Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian based in Ontario. She came to prominence on Instagram by sharing her poetry and for her role in the Me Too movement. She is a prolific speaker, including one for Tedx Talks. Audiences resonate with Zebian’s...
Carl Frampton
Former Boxer, Pundit, Broadcaster and House of Jackal Co-Founder delivers humorous keynote speeches that encourage goal setting and finding mentors
UK
Carl “The Jackal” Frampton has proven himself as one of the world’s leading professional boxers. On turning pro in 2009 he quickly climbed the ranks, winning both the IBF and WBA Super-Bantamweight belts, before going on to win the WBA...
Michael Johnson
As one of the fastest sprinters to grace the global athletic stage, Michael Johnson shares his journey to Olympic glory. With a winner’s mindset, he brings inspiration to corporate audiences who revel in his story of triumph.
USA
Focusing on success principles, Johnson has proven that dreams are possible with a commitment to obtaining a goal and the dedication to overcome hardships along the way. He is the first sprinter in history to win both the 200- and 400-meter races at...
Yalda Hakim
Yalda Hakim leverages her journalism experience to open the door to regional conflicts for global audiences.
UK
This foreign correspondent and documentary producer shares journalistic insights about evolving international conflicts. Joining BBC World News in 2012, Yalda Hakim leverages her journalistic expertise to cover impactful stories about countries in...
Baldwin Cunningham
Known for building efficiency in digital media, Baldwin Cunningham former VP, Client Sales Lead for Warner Media. His keynote provides audiences with practical techniques for expanding client growth and building positive business relationships.
USA
Building digital efficiency is no small task. Baldwin leverages years of experience to impact digital properties and increase revenue. Previously Founder and CEO of Partnered, a digital network helping businesses to evolve, market, and sell to...
Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes is one of the most decorated players in English football winning a total of 25 major trophies, including 11 Premier League Titles, the most by any English player, and two Champions League titles.
UK
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Penny Zenker
Productivity expert
USA
Speaker Penny Zenker is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, a business strategy coach and the best-selling author of The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time. Furthermore, she is a master NLP practitioner and a neuro-strategist....
Niall Breslin
Mental health speaker & Mindfulness expert
Ireland
Niall Breslin believes in the innate human capacity to heal, recover and transform. As a life transformation expert he devotes his life to helping people reach their true unlimited potential. Niall holds an MSc in mindfulness-based intervention,...
Kenny J. Anderson
Top performance and leadership speaker
USA
Speaker Kenny J. Anderson is a leadership expert implementing successful ideas for organizational success. Kenny has traveled the world and interviewed many different people of different high occupations to formulate his Common Denominators for...
Erin Mahoney
U.S. Veteran, author, and CEO of Girl Power Go, LLC. empowering women to successfully explore, grow, and heal
USA
Motivational speaker, U.S veteran, and CEO of Girl Power Go, speaker Erin Mahoney is a dynamic influence for women. Her methods involve getting to the core of your true self and embracing the most challenging part of you. Erin shares the power of...
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...
Paul Hughes
Reenergise your team. Spark innovation. Transform your culture. Grow your people & profit with speaker Paul Hughes
Netherlands
Growth expert and keynote speaker Paul Hughes is captivating audiences all over the world. With his unique storytelling style, he offers genuinely outstanding presentations to encourage growth and inspire people to action. For over 25 years now,...
Dr. Martyn Newman
Bestseller author, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Authority Dr Martyn Newman transforms top businesses
UK
Speaker Dr Martyn Newman is a clinical psychologist specialised in Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence (EQ). As the bestseller author of Emotional Capitalists and the co-author of the Emotional Capital Report, Martyn’s expertise in EQ is...
Mary Kelly
Retired naval commander and leadership speaker on how to improve productivity and communication to reach overall success and goals
USA
Keynote speaker Mary Kelly is an internationally known leadership expert focusing on business profit growth. Mary is the CEO of Productive Leaders and the author of 11 books on business growth and leadership. Her eye-opening keynotes have 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...
Bernardo Moya
Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Publisher, TV Producer & Seminar Promoter helping to develop The Best You
USA
Speaker Bernardo Moya is one of the biggest names in Personal Development. With a great knowledge of how to run a business, create products, network effectively and reach goals, Bernardo can take you to the next level. As the Founder of The Best...
Michelle Rozen
Top motivational speaker with practical strategies that will help you power through change and reach success for you and your team
USA
Dr. Michelle Rozen, THE CHANGE DOCTOR, is the #1 choice of Fortune 500 companies and leading brand for a powerful motivational speaker with a strong message and strong actionable takeaways. As a well-respected authority on the psychology of change,...
Skip Bowman
Specialist in organisational psychology and CEO specialising in transforming mindsets and leadership development
Denmark
Australian born speaker Skip Bowman is an organisational consultant who has helped several large companies and global leaders with cultural change and improving work environment. As one of Europe’s leading speakers on growth mindset and leadership...
Chris Hall
Resilience and happiness speaker describing himself as “an energetic strategist dedicated to uncovering the futures"
Australia
Keynote speaker Chris Hall is a coach focusing on the holistic nature of happiness in the workplace. As a dynamic and inspiring speaker, he provides strategies and practical tools for his audience in order to build resilience and strength. Schools,...
Vikas Jain
Author, global speaker & entrepreneur on a mission to improve leadership and entrepreneurship in a fast-changing world
India
Vikas is an author and expert in delivering Strategic & high impact talks. His clients, including Fortune 500 companies like Yamaha and Intel trust his deep and life-changing work. He believes that Innovation & Intensive Learning are key...
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
An expert on turning change into opportunities and transforming cultures, speaker Adam Markel empowers high achievers and inspires his audience to reinvent themselves. Adam is a sought-after speaker who has shared the stage with Tony Robbins and is...
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...
George Jerjian
George Jerjian is a mindset mentor serving retiring baby boomers to "unretire" and to discover a life of purpose, passion, and prosperity
UK
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...
Gavin Ingham
Author and expert on mental toughness known for the "I am 10" approach to achieve personal and commercial succes
UK
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...
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...
Paul Matthews
Author, executive, consultant and learning expert on a mission to help organisations develop through informal learning
UK
Keynote speaker Paul Matthews is Speaker, Author and Consultant who specializes in learning transfer, performance improvement, capability and informal learning. With experience in a range of industries from travel to engineering, holding senior...
Tessa Todd Morgan
Mindfulness and optimism expert, accredited trainer in emotional intelligence and founder and CEO of TRIESSENCE
USA
Keynote speaker Tessa Todd Morgan is a mindfulness expert, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder and CEO of TRIESSENCE, Tessa has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance...
Richie Manu
Best-selling author, academic and designer helping individuals and organisations on design and brand identity
UK
Keynote speaker Richie Manu is a best selling author, designer, TEDx Speaker and award winning university lecturer. He has a background in design, branding and visual identity, specialising in personal, professional and business...
Jim Steele
Business adviser, corporate speaker and engaging coach committed to peak performance and mindset change
UK
Keynote speaker Jim Steele is committed to peak performance. The corporate professional speaker and performance coach delivers solutions for sustainable change. The charismatic speaker has talked to thousands of attendees all across the globe. His...
Steve Rizzo
Attitude adjuster, personal development expert, comedian, author and motivational speaker inducted in Speakers Hall of Fame
USA
Once upon a time, STEVE RIZZO was told by a guidance counselor that he didn’t have the intelligence for college. A few years later, he was saddled with the dubious high school honor of being voted “Least Likely to Succeed.” Steve went on to...
Vanessa Vallely
Expert in business networking & branding and founder of WeAreTheCity, a networking site for women to connect and grow
UK
The keynote speaker Vanessa Vallely is a widely recognized expert in networking and online branding. She advocates for female empowerment, being a front figure for the cause. Several honours have recognized Vanessa's achievements and her efforts to...
About Professional Growth
- Professional Growth focuses on the development on your career, business expertise or any improvement within a part of your professional life.
- Keynotes and presentations on Professional Growth can provide your event attendees with inspiration and advice on how to develop themselves further.