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
(28 ratings)

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

Amelia Rose Earhart
(23 ratings)

Pilot, Author, Podcast Host & Artist; President of the Fly With Amelia Foundation; One of the Youngest Women to Fly Around the World in a Single Engine Aircraft

John "GUCCI" Foley
(6 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 Morris
(13 ratings)

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

Mike Eruzione
(9 ratings)

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

Darryl Strawberry
(12 ratings)

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

Rudy Ruettiger
(24 ratings)

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

Emmitt Smith
(6 ratings)

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion & Leading Rusher in NFL History; Serial Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Philanthropist

Nancy Kerrigan
(11 ratings)

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

Duncan Wardle
(5 ratings)

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

Jim Craig
(7 ratings)

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

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"

J.R. Martinez
(31 ratings)

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

Jay Shetty
(3 ratings)

Host of the Award-Winning "On Purpose" Podcast & "Messy Love"; NYT Bestselling Author; Chief Purpose Officer of Calm; Co-Founder of Icon Media & Sama Tea

Molly Bloom
(6 ratings)

Entrepreneur, Podcast Host of "Torched", Women's Empowerment Speaker & Bestselling Author of "Molly’s Game" on LA's High-Stakes Poker Game

Tiffani Bova
(1 rating)

Global Thought Leader in Business Growth & Innovation; Chief Strategy & Research Officer The Futurum Group; Bestselling Author; Host of "What's Next" Podcast

Damon West
(8 ratings)

Motivational Speaker Formerly Sentenced to Life in Prison; Former College Quarterback; Bestselling Author of "The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change"

Jim Abbott
(5 ratings)

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