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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Nicholas Burns

Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy & International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School

Dr. Claudia Espinosa
(1 rating)

Founder & Executive Director of L.O.V.E. Mentoring; Social Entrepreneur; Changemaker

Geena Rocero
(11 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Matthew Luhn
(11 ratings)

Director, Storytelling Consultant, Former Pixar Animator, Story Artist, Creativity Expert & Author

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

Marcus Lemonis
(1 rating)

Serial Entrepreneur, Investor and Leadership Expert; Chairman and CEO of Camping World; Star of CNBC 'The Profit', 'Streets of Dreams' and HGTV's 'The Renovator'; Philanthropist and Founder of The Lemon-AID Foundation

Shannon Miller
(6 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist, Health Advocate & Cancer Survivor

Dr. Jackie Freiberg
(8 ratings)

Leadership, Change & Service Innovation Strategist; Voted Among the "Top 30 Best Minds on Leadership"; Best-Selling Author of "Do Something Now"

Dan Heath
(2 ratings)

Bestselling Author, Senior Fellow at Duke University, Entrepreneur

Fania Davis
(2 ratings)

Social Justice Activist, Civil Rights Trial Attorney & Restorative Justice Practitioner; Founding Director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth

Hill Harper
(8 ratings)

Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur

Kimberlé Crenshaw
(5 ratings)

Civil Rights Advocate & Leading Scholar in Critical Race Theory; Professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia

Heather Booth
(1 rating)

Civil Rights Activist, Feminist & Political Strategist

Charlene Carruthers

Writer, Filmmaker; Black Studies Scholar & Founder of BYP100

Valorie Burton

Life Strategist & Bestselling Author; Positive Psychology Expert

Donna Brazile
(6 ratings)

Veteran Political Strategist, Best-Selling Author & Former Interim Chair of the DNC; Professor in Women and Gender Studies at Georgetown

Anthony Munoz
(1 rating)

NFL Hall of Famer; Community Advocate & Philanthropist; Chief Football Relationship Officer at the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Former NFL Player & ESPN Analyst

Trent Dilfer

Head Coach at Univ. of Alabama Birmingham Football Team; Former Football Analyst for ESPN; Former NFL Quarterback

Shiza Shahid
(11 ratings)

Entrepreneur, Technologist, Investor, Impact Leader & Co-Founder of the Malala Fund & Our Place

Tamika D. Mallory
(4 ratings)

Social Justice Leader & Movement Strategist