Experiential Keynote Speakers to Cast a Spell at Your Next Event

It’s been proven that even the most subdued, straightforward motivational speaker can have an incredible impact on an organization’s bottom line. A professional speaker’s insight can educate and inspire, equipping an organization’s employees for success and growth. Business speakers in many ways remain our bureau’s bread and butter, and we are proud to partner with amazing leaders and visionaries in the fields of innovation, marketing, and leadership.

 

But what if your organization has already hosted an exec from a Fortune 500 megacorp, and has heard the thoughts of half a dozen thought leaders? Too much of even a good thing is no good for a conference attendee’s system, so if your team is less than enthusiastic about their next conference or offsite, consider shaking things up with an experiential keynote speaker.  Compelling and dazzling presenters, these speakers captivate the audience with interactive activities and rock-star level performances, and they’re no slouches when it comes to imparting growth boosting and motivational messages even as they charm, strum, or trick the socks off your team members.

 

The improvisational comedy troupe that was the jumping off point for actors such as Tina Fey, Sreve Carell and John Belushi,  The Second City are in the business of being funny, but that doesn’t mean their experiential keynote presentations are just funny business. They offer talks on collaboration, innovation and creativity, storytelling, DE&I and even harassment and workplace conduct.

 

Jade Simmons is a talented concert pianist and top experiential keynote speaker whose genre-bending musical performances weave together entertainment and insights on transformative leadership, communication, and storytelling for a high-impact engagement audiences won’t soon forget.

 

Michael Carbonaro is world-renowned magician and media personality who regularly performs for public and private audiences across the United States. As one of The Academy of Magical Arts Magician of the Year honorees, his illusions and engagements are guaranteed to be of the highest quality.

 

Drummer and top experiential keynote speaker Mark Schulman has performed with P!nk, Cher and Velvet Revolver. Using his real-word experience and top-tier drumming skills as educational tools, he’s worked with megacorps and individuals to help them unlock the “Rockstar Attitude” that lets them perform their very best.

 

Cameron Atlas is a musician, peak performance expert and top experiential speaker who blends music with insights on creativity, innovation and high performance. His customized experiences and high energy level ensure audiences are captivated and inspired to make the most of every single day.

 

Magician, mentalist, and top experiential keynote speaker Oz Pearlman is equally as comfortable working a crowd during a cocktail hour as he is giving a formal stage presentation. With over a decade of experience delighting and informing audiences, he’s redefining the nature of magic shows for audiences around the nation.

 

Butterscotch is a singer, empowerment activist and top experiential keynote speaker who uses her voice to defy gender and social constructs. She blends Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul and Reggae and her shows are emotionally and physically invigorating with her trifecta fusion of singing, beatboxing, and playing either piano or guitar simultaneously.

 

Tim Decker is a performance speed painter whose experiential keynotes are interactive and difficult to follow up. High energy and inspiring, his presentations combine comedy, music, and audience participation to create truly unforgettable experiences.

 

Award-winning inventor and author Tan Le’s presentations are quite unique; not many keynotes include sneak-peeks into developing cutting edge technology. Sci-fi and neurology lovers will rejoice when top experiential keynote speaker  Tan demonstrates brain-computer interface devices on stage, including the impressively named “God Helmet.”

 

Entrepreneur and magician Vinh Giang creates a fun and highly engaging atmosphere of illusion and magic that does more than just entertain, helping drive home his message of empowerment, goal-setting and the importance of a positive mindset.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Oct 24, 2022.

 

Top 10 University Keynote Speakers

Looking for a keynote speaker who will be a good fit for your campus or university’s upcoming event, ceremony, or lecture? These Top 10 University Keynote Speakers are experts in their field, they know how to work a room, and are used to speaking in front of large audiences.

Our Top 10 University Keynote Speakers each have unique backgrounds and knowledge, from habits experts, to former NBA players, Olympians, innovators, entrepreneurs, emotional intelligence thought leaders, and even combat pilots. If you want your audience to gain fresh perspectives and valuable insights from a university-approved keynote speaker, browse this list!

 

Top 10 University Keynote Speakers:

James Clear 

James Clear is a top personal development keynote speaker and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Atomic Habits. His thought leadership regularly appears in the New York TimesEntrepreneurBusiness InsiderMedium, and Time, and he is a regular guest for CBS This Morning. His entertaining talks teach audiences about small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Tan Le 

Tan Le is a top innovation and business keynote speaker, technology entrepreneur, author, and founder and CEO of EMOTIV. She is one of the most influential pioneers in the emerging field of brain-computer interface. She has won numerous awards, including Young Australian of the Year in 1998,  Australia’s 30 Most Successful Women Under 30, Most Influential Women in Technology by Fast Company in 2010, and Forbes 50 Names You Need to Know in 2011.

Bill Benjamin 

Bill Benjamin has a degree in Mathematics and shares the brain science of emotions that drives culture and leadership. Bill has worked with discerning audiences that include the U.S. Marines, NASA engineers and Surgeons, as well as leadership teams at Amazon, Home Depot and Intel.

Molly Bloom 

Molly Bloom is a top inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. Her memoir was adapted into an award-winning film by Aaron Sorkin. Bloom has appeared on numerous shows and in media outlets such as EllenVice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, Vulture, and has been asked to speak at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women.  Molly was also in the Top 3 of the US Ski Team.

Magic Johnson 

Magic Johnson is a top business keynote speaker, former NBA great, and Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises. Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2012 when he became co-owner of MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers. He also co-owns the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid.

Robyn Benincasa 

Robyn Benincasa is a top leadership and teamwork keynote speaker, author, and Adventure Racing World Champion. One of the highest-rated, female motivational speakers in the world, she regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business icons, her customers include many Fortune companies like Starbucks, Deloitte, Aflac, Boeing, and more.

Marc Randolph 

Marc Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, whose career as an entrepreneur spans four decades. In addition to being the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc has founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs, and as an investor has helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures (and just as many unsuccessful ones). He is host of the top-10 Apple podcast That Will Never Work, where he works directly with entrepreneurs to provide 1-on-1 mentoring. He lives in Santa Cruz, California.

Vernice FlygGirl Armour 

FlyGirl is a top inspirational speaker, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl’s fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page, and screen and moves people to action.

Kevin O’Leary 

Kevin O’Leary is a top entrepreneur speaker, author, venture capitalist, guest judge on Shark Tank, and star on Money Court. Within his various television roles, his opinionated nature has won over millions, and he continues to impress his audiences with professional tips and personal anecdotes.

Chaunte Lowe 

Chaunté Lowe is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Lowe a mother of 3, a wife, and a business owner; she is also a professional athlete, an American Record Holder, a 4-time Olympian, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion. She has been in high demand since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics while undergoing chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Her resilience is impactful in her own life, and to those who hear her speak.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Oct 10, 2022.