Storytelling Speakers

Narrative Wisdom: Experts in Crafting Tales & Visionary Storytellers

List of Storytelling Speakers

Popular storytellers from a wide variety of industries, among these leading storytelling keynote speakers are bestselling authors, writers, famous filmmakers, inspiring activists, technology futurists, and social impact entrepreneurs. Stories have the power to inspire, educate, motivate, and entertain the masses, and can therefore be a powerful tool for persuasion and engagement in education, activism, marketing, business, politics, and much more. From oral tradition and literature to film and generative AI, as one of the most versatile ways to connect with audiences, storytelling makes up an essential part of our personal and collective identities.

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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

Jim Morris
(17 ratings)

Motivational Speaker Known For Entering MLB at 35; Inspiration for Disney's "The Rookie" & Author of "Dream Makers"

John "GUCCI" Foley
(8 ratings)

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

Duncan Wardle
(6 ratings)

Former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel & Pixar; Expert Instructor of Masterclasses & Ideation Forums; Disruptive Thinking Expert

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"

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

Nancy Kerrigan
(12 ratings)

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

Darryl Strawberry
(12 ratings)

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

Molly Bloom
(7 ratings)

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

Jim Abbott
(6 ratings)

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

Elizabeth Smart
(10 ratings)

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

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