Cal Fussman
Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Author, Esquire Writer at Large
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Cal Fussman Biography
Cal Fussman is an American journalist and author. He is a Writer at Large for Esquire magazine, known for the "What I've Learned" column, where he interviews leaders in various fields, including Mikhail Gorbachev, Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Jack Welch, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Al Pacino, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, Woody Allen, Barbara Walters, Pelé, Yao Ming, Serena Williams, John Wooden, and Muhammad Ali.
Fussman started his career as a sportswriter for The Miami Herald and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, then moved to New York, where his work appeared in magazines including Inside Sports and Sports Illustrated. He learned how to interview on trains and buses, when he traveled around the world for 10 years and constantly engaged in conversation with people from all cultures and walks of life. This decade of global exploration fueled his unique interviewing style and storytelling approach. Fussman's writing during this time and thereafter often revolved around quests.
Fussman began contributing to Esquire when David M. Granger took over as Editor-in-Chief in 1997. He became the lead interviewer for the magazine's "What I've Learned" column, in which people who have lived extraordinary lives discuss the wisdom they have accrued. Some of these interviews have been reissued in two books titled "The Meaning of Life." The Austin Chronicle described Fussman's work in this format as "peerless" and "prolific." Additionally, he has a chapter giving advice in Tim Ferriss' book "Tools of Titans."
Fussman's keynotes and interactive workshops are derived from decades of interviewing hundreds of the world’s most extraordinary individuals. He inspires organizations to take a fresh look at their business through storytelling, connection, and the fundamental idea that changing your questions can change your life. He has been named "The Master Storyteller" by Tim Ferriss and has received a James Beard award for his exceptional contributions. Fussman hosts the "Big Questions" podcast and has delivered keynotes for major companies including General Motors, Facebook, Pixar, Twitter, and Apple Music, as well as at universities like UCLA and Georgetown. His speaking engagements focus on topics such as curiosity, connection, leadership, and storytelling, emphasizing how these elements can lead to significant professional and personal growth.
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Cal Fussman Videos
Kingdom Come: Inside The Money, Race And Politics Of Lebron James Rookie Of The Year Season
After Jackie: Pride, Prejudice, and Baseball's Forgotten Heroes: An Oral History
Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos
The Guest Who Threw Tomatoes
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What topics does Cal Fussman speak about?
Cal Fussman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Authors, Host & Emcee, Podcast Hosts, Broadcasting, Inspirational, Motivational, Education and Journalism.
Where does Cal Fussman travel from?
Cal Fussman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Cal Fussman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Storytelling, Authors and Host & Emcee. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cal Fussman for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Cal Fussman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffrey Kluger, Suze Orman and Joan Lunden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cal Fussman for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Cal Fussman Speaking Topics
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Change Your Questions Change Your Life; Rediscover Your Childhood Curiosity; Becoming a Better Storyteller; Listening is the Answer; How to Connect with Anybody
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Cal Fussman Videos
BOOKS
Kingdom Come: Inside The Money, Race And Politics Of Lebron James Rookie Of The Year Season
After Jackie: Pride, Prejudice, and Baseball's Forgotten Heroes: An Oral History
Double or Nothing: How Two Friends Risked It All to Buy One of Las Vegas' Legendary Casinos
The Guest Who Threw Tomatoes
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How do I book Cal Fussman to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cal Fussman 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 Cal Fussman, 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 Cal Fussman or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Cal Fussman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cal Fussman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cal Fussman, 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 Cal Fussman speak about?
Cal Fussman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Authors, Host & Emcee, Podcast Hosts, Broadcasting, Inspirational, Motivational, Education and Journalism. -
Where does Cal Fussman travel from?
Cal Fussman generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cal Fussman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cal Fussman 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 Cal Fussman 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 Cal Fussman 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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