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Allan Karl

Allan Karl

Keynote Speaker: World Traveler and Author of "The Beginning at the End of the Road"

Allan Karl Biography

Allan Karl is a global motorcycle adventurer, television host, professional speaker, and bestselling author of the book "FORKS: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection." He is a passionate adventurer who has traveled to over 80 countries, many of which were during his remarkable three-year solo motorcycle journey around the world. Karl documents his adventures and travels on his widely read blog at www.worldrider.com and his popular YouTube Channel www.worldrider.tv.

His journeys, adventures, and discoveries have included: sailing the Flores Sea in search of the elusive Komodo Dragon, serving as a team member and photographer in The Dakar—the most treacherous motorsport race in the world, crossing the Nubian Desert in Sudan by motorcycle, and hosted the “Food Explorer” TV show for the Travel & Cooking Channels.

When not traveling the world or embarking on off-the-beaten-path adventures, Karl inspires and motivates audiences through dynamic keynote speeches that combine captivating storytelling with award-winning photography and video. He teaches audiences how to overcome challenges, tackle obstacles, embrace change, smile—especially in the face of adversity—and live an astounding life.

Before his adventures, Karl started several companies and worked in the C-Suite as a branding and marketing strategist. Notably, he founded Wirestone, a leading digital marketing agency that was acquired by Accenture in 2018.

Today, Karl is the principal of WorldRider Productions, a publishing, production, and coaching company. His clients have included Apple, AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, Google, and BMW, among others. He also hosts and produces the "Journeys With WorldRider" podcast and writes for "An Inspired Life of Travel" on Substack.

Karl combines his business and branding experience with his entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit to help people and organizations harness the power of an astounding mindset to establish instant rapport and build deeper and more profound connections. This enables them to embrace change, take chances, grow, innovate, and lead—all while expanding their worldview.

These experiences and his business adventures give Karl a unique perspective and provide the basis for his inspirational and motivational management style.

Karl holds a B.S. in Communications from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University in New York.

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Allan Karl Speaking Topics

The Journey To Astounding: Transform Your Work, Life, & World By Giving People What They Crave

In today’s increasingly more diverse and competitive business environment, leaders must create and work in an exciting, challenging, and rewarding environment. Allan shows that leaders and teams can avoid boredom, burnout, stress, and churn by transforming the business environment into an adventure. Moreover, he helps energize and excite teams by teaching them how to make deeper connections and turn team members, customers, and partners into fans and followers. Enabling them to work smarter and perform better.

This program is perfect for professionals seeking inspiration and practical strategies for personal and professional growth, as well as businesses or associations looking to invigorate their teams and spark creativity and innovation. Through this program, audiences will craft a powerful and practical three-step adventure action plan to infuse their daily routines with excitement and purpose that will transform their work, life, and world.

Making Breakthrough Connections

In today’s increasingly more diverse and competitive business environment, leaders must find common ground across the entire organization. They must break down barriers and disarm conflict by connecting with people on a deeper level. This is how to create a more exciting, challenging, and rewarding environment.

This program is perfect for leaders who want their teams to address boredom, burnout, and stress and organizations that want to bridge differences in corporate cultures, break down barriers, and disarm conflict. Audiences will leave with an understanding of how to make more meaningful connections with co-workers, partners, and customers and lessons that show the importance of connection, respect, and encouragement in the workplace.

The Beginning at the End of The Road

In "The Beginning at the End of The Road," Allan Karl takes audiences on a riveting journey through life's unexpected twists, all from the saddle of his motorcycle. From facing danger in Colombia to navigating bureaucracy in war-torn lands, Karl's resilience shines through.

Formerly a successful entrepreneur, Karl found himself at a crossroads: jobless, divorced, and alone. But from this apparent dead-end, he discovered boundless opportunities for growth and adventure. Through his captivating storytelling, Karl challenges us to embrace change, see value in risk, and tap into our ability to adapt and thrive.

His odyssey celebrates human connection, cultural richness, and the joy of exploring and discovery. It isn't just a collection of tales; it's an emotionally charged journey of survival and profound lessons.

Engaging and interactive, Karl's keynote prompts us to trust and explore what's possible. He empowers us to face obstacles with optimism, transforming them into opportunities.

Prepare to leave inspired and invigorated, ready to embrace change with courage. With Karl as our guide, we understand that the end of one road is just the beginning of countless new adventures. This keynote is an unforgettable experience that will ignite the spirit and leave your audience questioning, "What's possible?"

This program is perfect for teams, businesses, and individuals navigating significant life transitions or facing unexpected challenges and seeking inspiration and practical wisdom for embracing change and adversity. Audiences will leave with a renewed perspective on embracing change as an opportunity for growth and adventure and practical strategies for navigating adversity with resilience and optimism.

Navigating the Roads of Change

From Change Comes Possibilities. It can be uncomfortable, but some of our biggest opportunities lie outside our comfort zone. In today’s increasingly more diverse and competitive environment, Karl shows and teaches audiences how to turn strangers into fans and followers. His three-step action plan helps leaders, team members, and employees make breakthrough connections and help them navigate our ever-changing world.

This program is perfect for organizations that are undergoing changes -- small or large and leaders and their teams looking to embrace change, confront fear, and get outside their comfort zones. Audiences will leave with an understanding of how to create rapport and form meaningful connections with anyone.

How do I book Allan Karl to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Allan Karl for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Allan Karl, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Allan Karl or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Allan Karl for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Allan Karl, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Allan Karl are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Allan Karl, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Allan Karl speak about?

Allan Karl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Work-Life Balance, Adventure, Inspirational, Technology, Overcoming Adversity, Change Management, Creativity, Literary, Motivational and Workshop.

Where does Allan Karl travel from?

Allan Karl generally travels from Newport Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Allan Karl?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Allan Karl for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Allan Karl for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Allan Karl or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Allan Karl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Work-Life Balance and Adventure Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Allan Karl for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Allan Karl generally travels from Newport Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vince Poscente, Erin Gruwell and Nicholas de Wolff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Allan Karl for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/03/2024.

Allan Karl Speaking Topics

  • The Journey To Astounding: Transform Your Work, Life, & World By Giving People What They Crave

    In today’s increasingly more diverse and competitive business environment, leaders must create and work in an exciting, challenging, and rewarding environment. Allan shows that leaders and teams can avoid boredom, burnout, stress, and churn by transforming the business environment into an adventure. Moreover, he helps energize and excite teams by teaching them how to make deeper connections and turn team members, customers, and partners into fans and followers. Enabling them to work smarter and perform better.

    This program is perfect for professionals seeking inspiration and practical strategies for personal and professional growth, as well as businesses or associations looking to invigorate their teams and spark creativity and innovation. Through this program, audiences will craft a powerful and practical three-step adventure action plan to infuse their daily routines with excitement and purpose that will transform their work, life, and world.

  • Making Breakthrough Connections

    In today’s increasingly more diverse and competitive business environment, leaders must find common ground across the entire organization. They must break down barriers and disarm conflict by connecting with people on a deeper level. This is how to create a more exciting, challenging, and rewarding environment.

    This program is perfect for leaders who want their teams to address boredom, burnout, and stress and organizations that want to bridge differences in corporate cultures, break down barriers, and disarm conflict. Audiences will leave with an understanding of how to make more meaningful connections with co-workers, partners, and customers and lessons that show the importance of connection, respect, and encouragement in the workplace.

  • The Beginning at the End of The Road

    In "The Beginning at the End of The Road," Allan Karl takes audiences on a riveting journey through life's unexpected twists, all from the saddle of his motorcycle. From facing danger in Colombia to navigating bureaucracy in war-torn lands, Karl's resilience shines through.

    Formerly a successful entrepreneur, Karl found himself at a crossroads: jobless, divorced, and alone. But from this apparent dead-end, he discovered boundless opportunities for growth and adventure. Through his captivating storytelling, Karl challenges us to embrace change, see value in risk, and tap into our ability to adapt and thrive.

    His odyssey celebrates human connection, cultural richness, and the joy of exploring and discovery. It isn't just a collection of tales; it's an emotionally charged journey of survival and profound lessons.

    Engaging and interactive, Karl's keynote prompts us to trust and explore what's possible. He empowers us to face obstacles with optimism, transforming them into opportunities.

    Prepare to leave inspired and invigorated, ready to embrace change with courage. With Karl as our guide, we understand that the end of one road is just the beginning of countless new adventures. This keynote is an unforgettable experience that will ignite the spirit and leave your audience questioning, "What's possible?"

    This program is perfect for teams, businesses, and individuals navigating significant life transitions or facing unexpected challenges and seeking inspiration and practical wisdom for embracing change and adversity. Audiences will leave with a renewed perspective on embracing change as an opportunity for growth and adventure and practical strategies for navigating adversity with resilience and optimism.

  • Navigating the Roads of Change

    From Change Comes Possibilities. It can be uncomfortable, but some of our biggest opportunities lie outside our comfort zone. In today’s increasingly more diverse and competitive environment, Karl shows and teaches audiences how to turn strangers into fans and followers. His three-step action plan helps leaders, team members, and employees make breakthrough connections and help them navigate our ever-changing world.

    This program is perfect for organizations that are undergoing changes -- small or large and leaders and their teams looking to embrace change, confront fear, and get outside their comfort zones. Audiences will leave with an understanding of how to create rapport and form meaningful connections with anyone.

  • How do I book Allan Karl to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Allan Karl for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Allan Karl, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Allan Karl or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Allan Karl for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Allan Karl, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Allan Karl are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Allan Karl, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Allan Karl speak about?

    Allan Karl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Work-Life Balance, Adventure, Inspirational, Technology, Overcoming Adversity, Change Management, Creativity, Literary, Motivational and Workshop.
  • Where does Allan Karl travel from?

    Allan Karl generally travels from Newport Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Allan Karl?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Allan Karl for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Allan Karl for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Allan Karl or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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