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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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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

Dan Marino
(2 ratings)

Pro Football Hall of Famer; Business Owner & Founder of the Dan Marino Foundation for Empowering Those With Autism & on the Spectrum

Chad Porter
(1 rating)

Inspirational & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Severed Dreams: Reconstructing Your Purpose"

Kerri Strug
(4 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist in Gymnastics & Author

Amy Purdy
(1 rating)

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"

Simon Sinek

World-Renowned Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Author & Podcaster

Arne Duncan
(1 rating)

Managing Partner at Emerson Collective & Chicago CRED; Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Erika Gilchrist
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Speaker & Certified Neuroscience Coach; 13X Author; Curator of Women Thriving Fearlessly Summit; Abuse Survivor

Ed Hiner
(2 ratings)

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

Majora Carter
(1 rating)

Real Estate Developer, Peabody Award-Winning Broadcaster & Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant; TED Speaker; Author of "Reclaiming Your Community"

Mike Eruzione
(7 ratings)

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

Jim Craig
(3 ratings)

Gold Medal Olympian & Hockey Legend; Inspiration for the Disney Film "Miracle"; Entrepreneur, Sales & Marketing Executive

Vince Poscente
(2 ratings)

Accelerating Growth Motivator, Olympian & New York Times Bestselling Author

Ian Bremmer
(1 rating)

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

Lauren Rich
(1 rating)

LCSW & ICF ACC Candidate; Clinician, Trainer & Instructional Designer; Military PTSD Expert & Mental Health Advocate

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"

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

Roy Gluckman

Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Founder of Cohesion Collective, EDI Consultant

Sara Minkara
(1 rating)

Former US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Founder, CEO of Sara Minkara LLC & Empowerment Through Integration

Emilie Aries
(2 ratings)

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