Personal Story Speakers

Browse our motivational and inspirational keynote speakers on Personal Story to engage, educate, and entertain your audience. These top-rated speakers and performers include industry experts, authors, and business leaders who can present their knowledge in a variety of different formats, such as a keynote speech, moderated conversation, Q&A, or a fireside chat. Contact us today to book a Personal Story speaker for your next in-person, hybrid, or virtual event.

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Rocky Bleier
(30 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Inspiring Veteran's Advocate

Amelia Rose Earhart
(24 ratings)

Around-the-World Pilot, Aviation Pioneer & Leadership Expert; Author of "Learn to Love the Turbulence"; President of Fly With Amelia Foundation

Mike Eruzione
(14 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Hockey Captain & Sports Broadcaster; Scored Game-Winning Goal in 1980 "Miracle on Ice"; Director of Special Outreach at Boston University

John "GUCCI" Foley
(8 ratings)

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

Shannon Miller
(9 ratings)

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Cancer Survivor & CEO of Salto Health; Author and Broadcaster

Jim Craig
(7 ratings)

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

Rudy Ruettiger
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer; Inspiration for the Award-Winning Film "Rudy" Starring Sean Astin

J.R. Martinez
(32 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran; Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

Tiffani Bova
(1 rating)

Business Growth & Innovation Strategist; Former Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce; Author of "GrowthIQ" & "The Experience Mindset"

Nancy Kerrigan
(12 ratings)

Two-Time Olympic Medalist & US National Figure Skating Champion; Fight for Sight Spokesperson

Emmitt Smith
(6 ratings)

NFL Legend & All-Time Leading Rusher; Three-Time Super Bowl Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee; Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Philanthropist

Molly Bloom
(7 ratings)

Entrepreneur & Resilience Expert; Author of "Molly's Game"; Host of "Torched" Podcast; Former U.S. Ski Team Member

Darryl Strawberry
(12 ratings)

Cancer Survivor, Motivational Speaker & Former American Major League Baseball Outfielder

Elizabeth Smart
(10 ratings)

Abduction Survivor, Child Safety Activist & Bestselling Author of "My Story"; Host of "The Survivor Files" Podcast

Jim Abbott
(6 ratings)

Motivational Speaker & Former Major League Baseball Player; First One-Handed MLB Pitcher; Author, "Imperfect"

Peter Diamandis
(4 ratings)

Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation; Bestselling Author; Named One of The World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Bethany Hamilton
(4 ratings)

Professional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film and Autobiography "Soul Surfer"

Damon West
(8 ratings)

Inspirational Criminal Justice Educator & Motivational Speaker; Author of Three Wall Street Journal Bestsellers; Former Division I Quarterback

Misty Copeland
(2 ratings)

First African American Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre; Bestselling Author & Founder of the Misty Copeland Foundation

Vince Papale
(3 ratings)

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