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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Tiffani Bova
(1 rating)

Global Thought Leader in Business Growth & Innovation; Chief Strategy & Research Officer The Futurum Group; Bestselling Author; Host of "What's Next" Podcast

Carl Bernstein
(3 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author & Political Analyst; Known for Uncovering the Watergate Scandal; Co-Wrote "All the President's Men" & "The Final Days"

Vince Poscente
(2 ratings)

Accelerating Growth Motivator, Olympian & New York Times Bestselling Author

Mike Abrashoff
(11 ratings)

Leadership, Organizational Culture & Transformation Speaker, Former Commander of USS Benfold; Bestselling Author of "It's Your Ship"

Afterburner
(1 rating)

US Fighter Pilots; Leadership Experts on Team Building, Change & Peak Performance

Gabby Douglas
(1 rating)

First African-American to Win Olympic Gold Medal for Gymnastics; Author of NYT Bestseller "Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith"

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
(1 rating)

USA Track & Field Athlete & Olympic Gold Medalist; Author, "Far Beyond Gold: Running from Fear to Faith"

Ijeoma Oluo
(8 ratings)

Writer & Social Activist Known for Her Work on Issues of Race & Identity; NYT Bestselling Author of "So You Want to Talk About Race"

Taraji P. Henson

Golden Globe Award-Winning Actress & Producer; Known for "Empire" & "Hidden Figures"; Author of "Around the Way Girl"; Mental Health Advocate

Xernona Clayton
(6 ratings)

Civil Rights Leader & Broadcast Executive; Founder, President & CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation

Keith Ferrazzi
(9 ratings)

Executive Team Coach Transforming Teams to Transform the World; Bestselling Author

Suneel Gupta
(3 ratings)

Expert on Connecting Well-Being & Performance, Bestselling Author, Healthcare Entrepreneur

Joe Theismann
(7 ratings)

Former Star Quarterback for the Washington Commanders, Emmy Award-Winning NFL Analyst, Entrepreneur & Author, "How to Be A Champion Everyday"

Josh Linkner
(3 ratings)

Authority on Innovation & Leadership, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capital Investor; NYT Bestselling Author of "The Road to Reinvention"

Laura Numeroff
(1 rating)

Children's Books Author & Illustrator Known for "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"

Timothy Riesterer

Chief Strategy Officer of Corporate Visions Enabling Customer Success

Jones Loflin
(6 ratings)

Internationally-Recognized Author & Speaker on Leadership, Change, Work-Life Balance & Time Management

Elaine Welteroth
(5 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

Quinta Brunson

Emmy Award-Winning Creator of ABC's "Abbott Elementary;" Writer, Actress & Stand-Up Comedian