Author Speakers

Literary Inspirations: Engage with These Esteemed Authors & Literary Icons

List of Author Speakers

From fan-favorite fiction books to inspiring true stories, the bestselling authors in this category are celebrated storytellers, activists, educators, industry experts, and business leaders. These award-winning writers have published books in a variety of literary genres, including personal memoirs, biographies, romance, fantasy, business and self-help, poetry, and more. By blending their writing talents with their public speaking skills, authors who do keynote speaking are able to create a unique and impactful experience for their audiences.

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Vince Poscente
(2 ratings)

Accelerating Growth Motivator, Olympian & New York Times Bestselling Author

Iris Bohnet
(1 rating)

Behavioral Economist & Author of "What Works: Gender Equality by Design"

Ian Bremmer
(1 rating)

Political Scientist, Foreign Affairs Columnist & NYT Bestselling Author; President & Founder of Eurasia Group & GZERO Media

Christopher Strom

CEO of Intel Investigations & Security; Retired US Marine & Iraqi War Veteran; Retired Sergeant in the NYPD Intelligence Division; Author of "Brooklyn to Baghdad: An NYPD Intelligence Cop Fights Terror In Iraq"

Marc Benioff

Founder, Chairman & CEO of Salesforce.com

Olga Custodio
(3 ratings)

Retired Lt. Colonel, US Air Force; America's First Latina Fighter Pilot; Executive Director, San Antonio Chapter of Women in Aviation International; STEM Advocate

Michelle Prince
(1 rating)

Zig Ziglar Motivational Speaker, Self-Publishing Expert & Bestselling Author

Emilie Aries
(2 ratings)

Leadership Development & Career Advocacy Expert, Podcast Host, Author; Founder & CEO of Bossed Up

Alex Kershaw

English Journalist & NYT Bestselling Author Known for "The Bedford Boys" & "The Longest Winter"; Honorary Colonel in the 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Division

Dane Rauschenberg
(5 ratings)

Extreme Athlete, Author & Adventurer

Mitzi Miller
(1 rating)

Motivator; Former Vice President of Development at Warner Bros. TV Studios; Former Editor-in-Chief of Ebony & Jet Magazines

Jeff "Odie" Espenship
(5 ratings)

Workplace Leadership & Safety Expert; Founder & CEO of Target Leadership; USAF Fighter Pilot

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
(6 ratings)

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Mindset & Peak Performance Leadership Consultant, Former Marine; Author of "Zero to Breakthrough: Accomplishing Goals That Matter”

Julianne Malveaux
(3 ratings)

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women; Author of "Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History"

Peter Diamandis
(4 ratings)

Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation; Bestselling Author; Named One of The World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Laura Schwartz

Professional Emcee, Keynote Speaker & Television Commentator; Author of "Eat, Drink & Succeed"

Janine di Giovanni

Award-Winning Foreign & War Correspondent; Human Rights Advocate; Executive Director of The Reckoning Project; Senior Fellow at Yale University's Jackson School of Global Affairs

Joy Bauer

Nutrition Expert, TODAY Show Contributor, Bestselling Author

Ed Hiner
(2 ratings)

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author & Leadership Expert

Sebastian Saviano

Political Theorist on Citizenship, Institutional Trust & Power