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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Leah Marone
(1 rating)

Psychotherapist, Corporate Mental Wellness Consultant & Burnout Prevention Expert

Charlie Plumb

Decorated Veteran, Former POW, Resilience Expert

Valerie Bertinelli
(1 rating)

Actress, Emmy Award-Winning Host, New York Times Bestselling Author, Spokesperson & Entrepreneur

R "Ray" Wang
(6 ratings)

Founder of Constellation Research, AI Expert, Author

Jared Cohen

President of Global Affairs & Co-Head Goldman Sachs Global Institute at Goldman Sachs; New York Times Bestselling Author

Patricia Cornwell
(1 rating)

Award-Winning, Multiple Bestselling Author; Known for "Postmortem" & the Kay Scarpetta Series; Forensic Thriller & Crime Novelist

Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Founder of Grameen Bank, Microcredit Pioneer

Laura Numeroff
(2 ratings)

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

Amy Goodman
(1 rating)

Host of "Democracy Now!", Award-Winning Journalist & Bestselling Author

Joan Lunden
(12 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

John "GUCCI" Foley
(5 ratings)

Keynote Speaker, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Best-Selling Author & "Gratitude Guru"

Dr. Leana Wen
(3 ratings)

Physician, Healthcare Executive & Leading Public Health Speaker; Washington Post Columnist, CNN Medical Analyst & Author; Cervical Cancer Survivor

Erik Wahl
(2 ratings)

Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Unthink"

Suneel Gupta
(4 ratings)

Expert on Building Better Habits for Personal Well-Being & Professional Performance, Bestselling Author, Healthcare Entrepreneur

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

World Champion Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida; Author, Sports Journalist & Broadcaster; Co-Founder, BravaBody & EverWalk

Newt Gingrich
(1 rating)

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives; Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Political Commentator & News Analyst

Gary Sinise
(2 ratings)

Actor Known for "Forrest Gump"; Advocate for America's Servicemen & Women; Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation

Brian Billick

FOX NFL Analyst, NFL Network Contributor & Former Super Bowl-Winning Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens

Erica Dhawan
(20 ratings)

Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation; Award-Winning Management Thinker; Best-Selling Author of "Get Big Things Done"

Scott O'Grady
(2 ratings)

Former U.S. Air Force Captain; Fighter Pilot Who Survived After Crashing Behind Enemy Lines; Motivational Speaker; Author of "Return With Honor"