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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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Sean Astin
(19 ratings)

Actor, Director, Producer & Mental Health Advocate; National President of SAG-AFTRA

Rick Perry
(1 rating)

14th U.S. Secretary of Energy & 47th Governor of Texas; Air Foce Veteran

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

Francis Ford Coppola
(1 rating)

Legendary Producer, Director & Screenwriter; Founder of American Zoetrope

Muhammad Yunus

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

Doug Flutie
(3 ratings)

Former NFL Quarterback, Heisman Trophy Winner & College Football Analyst; Advocate for Autism Awareness; Known for 'Hail Mary' Pass at Boston College to Gerard Phelan to Beat Miami

Amy Goodman
(1 rating)

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

Blake Leeper
(3 ratings)

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"

Vince Papale
(3 ratings)

Former NFL Player & Oldest Rookie in League History at 30; Inspiration for the Movie "Invincible"; Cancer Survivor

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"

Erik Wahl
(2 ratings)

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

Kerri Strug
(3 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist in Gymnastics & Author

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

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

Michelle MiJung Kim
(2 ratings)

Writer, Activist & Entrepreneur; Award-Winning Author of "The Wake Up"; Co-Founder & CEO of Awaken

Brian Billick

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