Joe O'Rourke

Joe O'Rourke

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Joe O'Rourke Biography

Humorous / inspirational keynote addresses

Improving Customer Care & Service

Stress Management

Generating Team Spirit and The "Yes We Can" Attitude

Coping With Change and Growing With It

Building Company Pride and Eliminating Low Morale

Inspiring Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving

How To Listen More Effectively

About Joe O'Rourke

Joe O'Rourke is an award-winning, full-time professional trainer and speaker. He is a successful entrepreneur and heads his own professional corporate training company specializing in programs that enhance behavior, performance and productivity. Joe has been featured on major talk shows throughout the United States and Canada. Stories about him and his presentations have appeared in such newspapers as The Los Angeles Times, The Montreal Gazette, and The Washington Post. He has also been a featured guest on a C.B.S. Television Special with Walter Cronkite.

More About Joe O'Rourke

  • Past President of the National Speakers Association - Illinois Chapter

  • Winner of the INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED SPEAKER AWARD

  • Winner of more than 80 public speaking competitions

  • Avid sportsman, private aircraft pilot, skydiver and videographer

  • Recruited out of college to perform as a juggler in the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus

Training & Speaking Experience

  • 1985 - to present: 17 years as a full-time Professional Trainer and Speaker

  • Designed and delivered more than 2,600 customized training programs throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean to corporations, associations and trade groups

Mission Statement

Inspire people to do their best, think their best and live their best.

Favorite Quote

"If you advance confidently in the direction of your dreams and endeavor to live the life which you have imagined, you will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."

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Speaking fees for Joe O'Rourke, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe O'Rourke, 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 Joe O'Rourke speak about?

Joe O'Rourke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth and Motivational.

Where does Joe O'Rourke travel from?

Joe O'Rourke generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joe O'Rourke?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe O'Rourke 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 Joe O'Rourke for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Joe O'Rourke 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.


Joe O'Rourke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe O'Rourke for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Joe O'Rourke generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jocko Willink, Dennis Kelly and Col. Parker Schenecker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe O'Rourke for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Joe O'Rourke Reviews

  • Joe was the best speaker and friend I’ve ever known. It’s sad so many people will have to miss out on his speeches since he passed away 1 year ago today (April 27th). We all miss you joe!
    Unknown - Apr 28 2018

  • How do I book Joe O'Rourke to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Joe O'Rourke, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joe O'Rourke, 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 Joe O'Rourke speak about?

    Joe O'Rourke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth and Motivational.
  • Where does Joe O'Rourke travel from?

    Joe O'Rourke generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joe O'Rourke?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe O'Rourke 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 Joe O'Rourke 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 Joe O'Rourke 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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