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Top Motivational & Inspirational Speakers

In times of uncertainty, hardship, or low motivation, inspirational speakers can help to uplift audiences. By sharing personal stories of resilience, triumph, and forward-thinking mindsets, these motivational speakers have inspired audiences around the country. These experts have overcome adversity, endured life-changing events, and sometimes beat all odds to be where they are today. Whether you're hosting a sales kickoff, looking for a perfect commencement speaker, or planning an awareness event, you are bound to find inspiration among these highly successful business leaders, professional athletes, cancer survivors, and world-renowned adventurers. Check out our roster of inspirational speakers or browse other great motivational speakers to find the perfect fit for your event today.

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Holly Robinson Peete

TV Personality & Co-Founder of the HollyRod Foundation; Compassionate Care Advocate for Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Mike Eruzione
(5 ratings)

Motivational Business Speaker; Captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team; Subject of the Hit Film, "Miracle"

Marilu Henner
(2 ratings)

Actress, Author & Health Advocate

Sean Astin
(11 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; Known For "Lord of the Rings"

Anderson Cooper

Broadcast Journalist & Political Commentator; Anchor of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360°"; 60 Minutes Correspondent

Ed Hiner
(1 rating)

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

Antoni Porowski
(2 ratings)

Chef, Model & TV Personality Known for Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Brandi Chastain
(5 ratings)

Retired Professional Soccer Player, Two-Time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion & Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Co-Founder of BAWSI

Terry Francona

Two-Time World Series Champion & Cincinnati Reds Manager; Former MLB Manager of the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies & Cleveland Guardians

Suze Orman

Expert Financial Advisor, Former Host of "The Suze Orman Show" & Best-Selling Author

Brent Gleeson
(5 ratings)

CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Best-Selling Author

Coach Ken Carter
(6 ratings)

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Nancy Grace

Legal Analyst, Victim Rights Advocate, Best-Selling Author

Alexandra R. Levit

Workforce Futurist, Founder & CEO at Inspiration Work; Wall Street Journal Columnist; Bestselling Author, "Humanity Works"

Keith Ferrazzi
(9 ratings)

Bestselling Author, Executive Team Coach & Entrepreneur

Reshma Saujani
(2 ratings)

Lawyer, Politician, Founder of Girls Who Code & Moms First

Arlan Hamilton
(4 ratings)

Founder of Backstage Capital, Venture Capitalist, Tech Inclusion Activist & Host of "Your First Million" Podcast