Motivational Speakers

Redefining Motivation & Inspiration: Empowering Messages from Visionary Motivators

List of Motivational Speakers

The great motivational speakers in this category are no strangers to adversity, whether it be in their community, their workplace, when pursuing their passions, or after falling victim to what can only be described as fateful circumstance. Survivors, activists, business leaders and celebrity speakers tell incredibly inspirational stories of courage, determination, and endurance in all aspects of life. From tales of abuse, human trafficking, or life-threatening medical conditions, to success stories in business and the entertainment industry, these motivational speakers for hire are sure to impress and empower audiences at your next event. Check out our roster of great inspirational speakers to find the perfect fit for your event today.

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Peggy Whitson

Director at Axiom Space; NASA's Most Experienced Female Astronaut; Biochemistry Researcher

Amy Schumer

Award-Winning Actress, Comedian, Producer & Screenwriter Known for "Life & Beth," "Trainwreck" & "Kinda Pregnant"

Dulcé Sloan

Stand-Up Comedian, Actress & Writer; Former Correspondent on "The Daily Show"

Linda Ellerbee

Award-Winning Journalist & Television Producer; Breast Cancer Survivor

John "GUCCI" Foley
(5 ratings)

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

Libby Gill
(11 ratings)

Leadership, Corporate Culture & Change Expert; Executive Coach; Award-Winning Author of "You Unstuck"

Jim Craig
(3 ratings)

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

Diane Carlson Evans

Vietnam War Veteran; Former Army Combat Nurse; Founder of The Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation

Marc Benioff

Cloud Computing Expert; Founder, Chairman & CEO of Salesforce; Named “Innovator of the Decade” by Forbes

Daymond John
(24 ratings)

Award-Winning Entrepreneur; "Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship

Doug Flutie
(4 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 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"

Jameela Jamil
(1 rating)

Actress, Outspoken Feminist, Mental Health & Body Positivity Advocate; Podcast Co-Host of "Mistresses"

Dara Torres

12x Olympic Medalist; Bestselling Author; Head Swimming & Diving Coach at Boston College

Boomer Esiason
(1 rating)

NFL Football Legend & Studio Analyst; Host of "Boomer & Gio" on WFAN; Founder of the Boomer Esiason Foundation; Co-

Hilary Knight

Professional Hockey Player for the Boston Fleet; Olympic Gold Medalist & Advocate for Gender Equality in Hockey; Captain of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women's Hockey Team

Chris Pratt

Actor Known for "Parks & Recreation," "Guardians of the Galaxy" & "Jurassic World"

Dean Strang

Attorney for Steven Avery & Focus of Netflix Documentary "Making A Murderer"

James Worthy
(1 rating)

Retired NBA Hall of Famer; NBA Analyst for Spectrum SportsNet