Charli Turner Thorne

Charli Turner Thorne

Keynote Speaker: Legendary Basketball Coach & 2-Time Pac-12 "Coach of the Year"

Charli Turner Thorne Biography

Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne, renowned for her insights on cultivating a Championship Culture, recently retired after 25 years at the helm of Arizona State University women's basketball. As the winningest coach in ASU history, she has not only excelled on the court but also profoundly impacted various professional sectors. Recognized twice as the Pac-12 "Coach of the Year," and inducted into the ASU Hall of Fame, her career is distinguished by her ability to inspire peak performance in sports and organizational leadership.

In her coaching, Turner Thorne is celebrated for her adeptness in building a championship culture, managing diverse teams, and consistently achieving success at the highest levels. She has effectively transferred these skills into tangible strategies for corporate clients, educational leaders, and a variety of groups aiming to foster a healthy culture and achieve success. Past hosts for her talks include notable organizations and events such as the Motorola Conference in Los Angeles, ASU Alumni Association, Arizona Community Church, Bank of America, and ROTC at ASU, where she has shared actionable strategies for values-discovery, setting high standards, and improving communication skills.

Turner Thorne's presentations offer practical takeaways that are both entertaining and informative, tailored to meet the unique goals of each audience. Her focus on maintaining mental and emotional well-being, coupled with her guidance on sustaining energy for peak performance, empowers individuals and organizations alike. She motivates her listeners with the philosophy that "Who You Are" leads directly to "What You Do," encouraging a holistic approach to both personal and professional excellence.

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Charli Turner Thorne Speaking Topics

Be Yourself – Know Yourself– Lead Yourself

Celebrated women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne is renowned for her winning record and for the impact she’s made on her team through her leadership and motivation. Turner Thorne has created a life philosophy – ‘Be Yourself – Know Yourself – Lead Yourself’ – which is the foundation for her success, as well as the success she has inspired in others.

Leadership: How to Create a Championship Culture

Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne shares her high-level perspective on what it means for any organization to develop what she calls a “Championship Culture.” From identifying values, to setting high standards, to building an actionable strategy, Turner Thorne motivates audiences to trust that “Who You Are” leads to “What You Do” in this riveting talk.

Winning Strategy: The 5 L’s

Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne has been helping corporate clients, leaders in education, and other populations create winning leadership strategies to ensure healthy workplace cultures while maximizing success. In this entertaining and informative talk, Turner Thorne breaks down her framework for the 5 L’s – Listen, Learn, Labor, Laugh, and Love – and empowers audiences of all kinds.

Winning Strategies for Mental Wellbeing

In this compelling talk, legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne shares her actionable strategies for managing your energy when peak performance is required – whether leading your team, family, community, or organization. From managing anxiety and low moods to taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing, Turner Thorne shares her personal experience and professional insights in this encouraging and uplifting message.

Charli Turner Thorne Videos

Mercury Minute with Charli Turner Thorne
ASU women's basketball head coach Charli Turner Thorne retiring
Charli Turner Thorne 500th career win in triple OT

How do I book Charli Turner Thorne to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Charli Turner Thorne for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Charli Turner Thorne speak about?

Charli Turner Thorne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Sports, Sports Motivation, Athlete, Sports Coaching, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Communication, Mental Health and Peak Performance.

Where does Charli Turner Thorne travel from?

Charli Turner Thorne generally travels from Tempe, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Charli Turner Thorne?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Charli Turner Thorne 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 Charli Turner Thorne 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 Charli Turner Thorne 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.


Charli Turner Thorne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Women and Women's Empowerment. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Charli Turner Thorne generally travels from Tempe, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sue Enquist, Ann Meyers Drysdale and Dominique Dawes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charli Turner Thorne for an upcoming event.

Charli Turner Thorne Speaking Topics

  • Be Yourself – Know Yourself– Lead Yourself

    Celebrated women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne is renowned for her winning record and for the impact she’s made on her team through her leadership and motivation. Turner Thorne has created a life philosophy – ‘Be Yourself – Know Yourself – Lead Yourself’ – which is the foundation for her success, as well as the success she has inspired in others.

  • Leadership: How to Create a Championship Culture

    Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne shares her high-level perspective on what it means for any organization to develop what she calls a “Championship Culture.” From identifying values, to setting high standards, to building an actionable strategy, Turner Thorne motivates audiences to trust that “Who You Are” leads to “What You Do” in this riveting talk.

  • Winning Strategy: The 5 L’s

    Legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne has been helping corporate clients, leaders in education, and other populations create winning leadership strategies to ensure healthy workplace cultures while maximizing success. In this entertaining and informative talk, Turner Thorne breaks down her framework for the 5 L’s – Listen, Learn, Labor, Laugh, and Love – and empowers audiences of all kinds.

  • Winning Strategies for Mental Wellbeing

    In this compelling talk, legendary basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne shares her actionable strategies for managing your energy when peak performance is required – whether leading your team, family, community, or organization. From managing anxiety and low moods to taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing, Turner Thorne shares her personal experience and professional insights in this encouraging and uplifting message.

Charli Turner Thorne Videos

Mercury Minute with Charli Turner Thorne
ASU women's basketball head coach Charli Turner Thorne retiring
Charli Turner Thorne 500th career win in triple OT
  • How do I book Charli Turner Thorne to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Charli Turner Thorne 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 Charli Turner Thorne, 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 Charli Turner Thorne or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Charli Turner Thorne for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Charli Turner Thorne, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Charli Turner Thorne, 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 Charli Turner Thorne speak about?

    Charli Turner Thorne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Sports, Sports Motivation, Athlete, Sports Coaching, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Communication, Mental Health and Peak Performance.
  • Where does Charli Turner Thorne travel from?

    Charli Turner Thorne generally travels from Tempe, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Charli Turner Thorne?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Charli Turner Thorne 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 Charli Turner Thorne 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 Charli Turner Thorne 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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