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With all the hype about artificial intelligence (AI)–and it advancing fast–businesses can’t afford to ignore it. Keep your organization up to speed with guidance from top experts in the field. Understand the ins and outs of the latest AI trends, threats, machine learning breakthroughs, and AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard.

The future is here, are you ready to embrace it? Stay ahead of the game and learn from innovative AI keynote speakers to keep up with the latest trends.

 

Adam Cheyer 

Adam Cheyer is a top technology speaker, AI expert, and entrepreneur. He co-founded Siri, which was acquired by Apple, and later co-founded Viv, which became the basis of the voice assistant Bixby on Samsung phones, TVs, watches, and more. He is also a founding member and first developer at Change.org, the world’s largest petition platform, with more than 300M members.

Marita Cheng 

Marita Cheng is a top technology keynote speaker, one of Forbes Worlds Top 50 Women in Tech, and the founder of Robogals, Aipoly, and Aubot. Marita is an inspirational speaker who has given over 350 speeches since 2012 in 15 countries.

Kwame Christian 

A business attorney and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI), Kwame Christian took his place among the world’s top negotiation experts when his TEDx talk went viral, spurring his bestselling books, Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond, as well as Negotiate Anything, the  #1 negotiation podcast in the world. Defining negotiation as “any conversation in which somebody in the conversation wants something,” Kwame has worked with the Fortune 500 to apply the fundamentals of negotiation to virtually all aspects of corporate success. He has also helped thousands, from all walks of life, acquire a negotiation mindset that can be applied to universal situations, conflicts, and difficult conversations. As Kwame is frequently quoted, “The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations.”

Eric O’Neill 

Renowned as the spy catcher who took down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious spy in U.S. history, Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative and “expert’s expert” on all aspects of cybersecurity. His story became both the Hollywood thriller, Breach, starring Ryan Phillipe as O’Neill and his own bestselling book, Gray Day. O’Neill is the founder of the Georgetown Group and a national security strategist at VMware Carbon Black. A top speaker on cybersecurity, O’Neill customizes his highly motivational and informative talks to educate, elevate awareness and inspire engagement in your organization’s cybersecurity goals. He also addresses the new SEC cybersecurity reporting requirements, the threat to U.S. security posed by terrorism, cyber threats to critical infrastructure, foreign intelligence, Neural Network AIs like ChatGPT, and the national conscience in a monitored society.

Jose Morey 

José Morey, M.D., is a top health and technology keynote speaker, bestselling author of Latinx Business Success, and a medical consultant for NASA, IBM, Hyperloop Transportation, and Liberty Bio Security. Morey consults with other companies and healthcare systems to help create and train their deep learning algorithms and neural networks to create intelligent systems in healthcare and aerospace.

Keren Elazari

Keren Elazari is a cybersecurity keynote speaker, security researcher, TED speaker, and the author of the Amazon bestseller Women in Tech. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, Big 4 firms, Fortune 500, and groundbreaking startup companies, helping global organizations navigate complex cybersecurity issues.

Janelle Shane 

Janelle Shane’s AI humor blog, AIweirdness.com, looks at the strange side of artificial intelligence. She has been featured on the main TED stage, in the New York Times, The Atlantic, WIRED, Popular Science, All Things Considered, Science Friday, and Marketplace, as well as being Futurist in Residence at the Smithsonian.. Her book, “You Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How AI Works, Thinks, and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place” uses cartoons and humorous pop-culture experiments to look inside the minds of the algorithms that run our world, making artificial intelligence and machine learning both accessible and entertaining. Shane was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, and an Adweek Young Influential.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak May 9, 2023.

Negotiation is one of the most important skills to master in life, not just in business. To succeed and be happy, you need to negotiate relationships, conversations, and decisions. And in business, you need to negotiate salaries, job responsibilities, and, of course, sales.

If you want to learn how to become a more skilled negotiator, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with the Top 10 Negotiation Speakers. These speakers are successful deal-makers, mediators, and hostage negotiators. They have successfully negotiated in the most high-stakes situations, in which billions of dollars—or lives—were on the line. And they can help you or your business improve your negotiation skills.

 

1) Emil Michael

Emil Michael is one of the tech world’s most-lauded leaders, entrepreneurs, and deal-makers. He gained fame as Travis Kalanick’s right-hand man, leading Uber to become the most valuable private tech company in history. Michael shares what it takes to disrupt, innovate, lead, and seal the deal.

2) Tracy Tutor

Tracy Tutor is a top sales keynote speaker, real estate expert, star of Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, and bestselling author of Fear is Just a Four Letter Word. She teaches how to negotiate confidently, close deals, and take fear out of the equation.

3) Kwame Christian

Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawyer, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI). Kwame talks about how to have difficult conversations and negotiate successful deals.

4) Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran is a real estate mogul, entrepreneur, judge on Shark Tank, and bestselling author of Shark Tales, how I turned $1000 into a billion-dollar business! Barbara shares how to build your business, grow your brand, and seal the deals—based on her experiences on Shark Tank and in real estate.

5) Scott Tillema

Scott Tillema is a top communication keynote speaker, FBI-trained hostage negotiator, and senior associate with The Negotiations Collective. Scott teaches the secrets of influence and negotiation so you can improve your sales.

6) Janet Palmore

Janet Palmore is the founder and owner of WISE Risk Advisers LLC and a retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). She has over 23 years of experience conducting in-depth state and federal investigations pertaining to complex financial crimes, money laundering, public corruption, and civil rights violations. She talks about how to avoid flakes, phonies, and frauds—and how to work with difficult people.

7) Christopher Voss

Chris Voss is a top negotiation expert, top virtual keynote speaker, former kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, and author of the national bestselling book, Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As if Your Life Depended On It. His Masterclass on Negotiation could change your sales life.

8) Sheila Heen

Sheila Heen is the New York Times bestselling author of Difficult Conversations and a member of the Harvard Negotiation Project. Her work provides solid analytical frameworks and practical skills that enable attendees to put their learning to work immediately in their most important and valuable working relationships.

9) Matthew Pollard

Matthew Pollard is a top sales and storytelling speaker and author of the international bestseller on sales: The Introvert’s Edge. He teaches a system for connecting with your clients so you can get a deal that satisfies both parties.

10) Robert Cialdini

Robert Cialdini wrote the book(s) on persuasion. As the internationally recognized expert in the field of persuasion and bestselling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion, Cialdini explains the best ways to persuade and influence customers and clients.

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Apr 6, 2023.

ne of the questions we get asked most is, “who are your most popular motivational speakers?”

Look no further, we’ve compiled a list of our most popular motivational speakers who will leave your audience feeling moved and motivated. With glowing reviews from past engagements and numerous bookings, it’s no surprise why they are beloved by the public.

 

Matthew Luhn

Matthew Luhn is a top innovation keynote speaker and former lead animator and storyteller at Pixar Studios. He is also an award winning filmmaker and Pixar veteran of nearly 20 years. Alongside his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals to craft and tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.

Matthew will take you on a remarkable journey that will reinforce the power of storytelling in everything we do. Providing you with practical steps you can take today, to become a better storyteller, communicating with influence and impact. – Jason B., Chief Experience & Marketing Officer Volkswagen Group Australia

 

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 Ellen, Vice, 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.

“I cannot say enough good things about her. She will be the top keynote – mark my word!  And, I was a bit nervous about our 85% male audience that all have really high expectations and let me tell you they LOVED her.” – Event Marketing Manager, IQmetrix

 

James Clear 

James Clear is a top personal development keynote speaker and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. His thought leadership regularly appears in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Medium, 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.

“James has a natural delivery style that allowed him to connect to every audience member at their level without feeling he had all the answers, only that he had done and is doing the work himself. I would put James in front of any audience of any size.” – Marc, YPO

 

Tiffani Bova 

Tiffani Bova is a business growth keynote speaker, innovation, growth evangelist, and the author of Growth IQ. A top influencer in Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales, is a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Marketing Matters on Wharton Business Radio – SiriusXM and Huffington Post in addition to a variety of industry-leading podcasts on sales, marketing, and digital business.

“Tiffani Bova was one of the most dynamic and interesting guests we have had on CXO-Talk. Her knowledge of the material is impressive, she is articulate, and she was a delight to work with. I hope she returns for another episode!” – Michael K., Founder / cxo-talk.com

 

JP Pawliw-Fry

Dr. J.P. Pawliw-Fry is a top emotional intelligence keynote speaker, leadership thought leader, peak performance expert, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Performing Under Pressure. His work with leaders from Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Marines, Olympic athletes, NBA, and NFL teams has provided him with considerable opportunities to test his science-based tools in environments of high pressure.

“I do not say this lightly – the most powerful keynote I have ever heard. JP was charged with setting the tone for the rest of the week.  He clearly over-delivered!” – Pfizer

 

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.

“Robyn was wildly energetic, funny, engaging and shared some wonderful lessons with our community of retailers. A very big thank you and a great deal of appreciation to Robyn for her time. She has inspired me to be a stronger woman.” – Erin P., Vice President, Education and Media NACS

 

James Lawrence 

James Lawrence is a top motivational speaker, endurance world record holder, triathlete, and subject of the documentary The Iron Cowboy: The Story of the 50.50.50. Known to the world as The Iron Cowboy for wearing a cowboy hat during Ironman races, James completed the greatest feat of human endurance: 50 full distance triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days (50.50.50). His combination of energy, humor, determination, and achievements captivates his audience and creates an inspirational and awakening phenomenon for all.

“THANK YOU! James was absolutely incredible and the feedback we are receiving is overwhelmingly positive. He is undoubtedly the best keynote we’ve ever had and I know everyone loved meeting him afterward and appreciated him sharing his time.” – Megan, Aspire Software

 

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.

“Chaunte’ has been an example of how people can do things the right way as they reach their goals. On Behalf of the Olympic Committee and USA Track and Field, we thank her for the wonderful example she has been for young people.” – Max S., USATF CEO

 

Marcus Collins

From Budweiser to Beyonce, McDonald’s to Google, Marcus Collins has been the architect behind some of the most famous ad campaigns of the last decade. When he’s not helping blue chip brands create contagious marketing ideas as Chief Strategy Officer at award-winning agency, Wieden+Kennedy, appearing on the TED stage, writing a column for Adweek or releasing a much-anticipated new book, he is shaping the next generation of marketers as a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. A celebrated expert on cultural contagion, meaning-making, brand strategy, and consumer behavior, Marcus shows audiences in any industry or profession how to harness the power of culture to get others to share your vision and most of all, take action.

 

“Marcus Collins brings passion, empathy and a heightened level of innovation and business acumen to the table. He is an amazing speaker who is able to flawlessly make a genuine connection to the audiences he serves. His wealth of experience in sales and marketing alongside his personal commitment to diversity and inclusion uniquely qualifies him to speak on an array of business topics across various industries.” – Whitnee, Director, Diversity & Inclusion Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America

 

Cassandra Worthy

Cassandra Worthy is a top change and transformation keynote speaker and Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm® Global, a well-respected Growth Enablement firm serving its client base through keynote speaking, training, and consulting. She is a former Fortune 100 Innovation Leader, highly dynamic speaker & presenter, chemical engineer, but above all else the world’s leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®.

“I had the privilege to attend Ms. Worthy’s presentation at a leadership conference. Cassandra knocked it out of the park, the grounds, the neighborhood… she crushed it! I would ENTHUSIASTICALLY recommend Cassandra to any group needing a change management nudge.” – Elis L., HR Director, Calpis USA

 

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.

“There isn’t anyone Marc can’t inspire. Entrepreneurs or not, his inspirational story really humanizes taking risks and going after what you want, even if it isn’t easy. He’s funny, relatable, and leaves the audience with actionable steps to be successful.” – Jess E., CEO, Headbands of Hope

 

Nancy Giordano 

Described as endlessly optimistic, Nancy is a strategic futurist and bestselling author with a drive to help enterprise organizations and visionary leaders transform to meet the escalating expectations ahead. Recognized as one of the world’s top female futurists, she has spent her career building, shaping and evolving a portfolio of $60+ billion worth of major global brands. Invited to give over 100 global keynote talks, and with growing conviction of what will (and needs to) shift, executives value her unique abilities to sense and synthesize the terrain ahead.

“Nancy has a unique ability to highlight the most innovative applications of technology on the market while making them relevant to the audience and somehow making the true story about people.”  – Alex S., CMO, ivalua

 

Jia Jiang 

Jia Jiang is a top resilience keynote speaker with one of the most viewed TED Talks and the bestselling author of Rejection Proof. In 2019, Toastmasters International awarded Jiang the Golden Gavel, which is given annually to honor the best keynote speaker in the industry. In his book, website, and talks, Jiang provides inspiration and knowledge for people and organizations to become fearless through rejection training.

“Jia’s passion, energy, and willingness to share personal examples of both fearing rejection and overcoming that fear encouraged us all to step outside our comfort zones and adjust the way we think about and interact with the world around us.” – Sandra L., Vice President Training Design, Citi

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Mar 15, 2023.

Women in technology keynote speakers are turning stereotypes on their head while leading audiences into a more advanced future. Representing 28% of the industry’s workforce, women in tech are shattering the status quo and bringing fresh perspectives to a traditionally male-driven domain.

BigSpeak women in tech speakers weave together lessons on the future of tech, empowerment, innovation, leadership, inclusivity, and breaking barriers in the workplace and beyond. Read on to learn about these powerhouse women!

 

Marita Cheng 

Marita Cheng is a top technology keynote speaker, one of Forbes Worlds Top 50 Women in Tech, and the founder of Robogals, Aipoly, and Aubot. Marita is an inspirational speaker who has given over 350 speeches since 2012 in 15 countries.

Pat Wadors

From transforming culture at LinkedIn while they tripled their headcount within two years–to leading the total employee experience at global HR tech firm UKG–Pat Wadors is an inspirational thought leader on every aspect of HR and HCM, including talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention, authentic leadership and fostering employee engagement to drive the bottom line. A multiple recipient of the National Diversity Council’s Top 50 Women in Technology award, Pat is the creator of the DIB (Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging) framework, which champions employee belonging as the key driver of employee satisfaction and retention.

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.

Cassie Kosyrof

As Chief Decision Scientist at Google, Cassie Kozyrkov guides teams in data-driven decision process and AI strategy. She is the innovator behind bringing the practice of Decision Intelligence to Google, personally training over 20,000 Googlers.

Wema Hoover 

Wema Hoover is a culture and DEI expert who has dedicated her career to serving as a catalyst for change and as a transformational leader. As a trusted C-suite and board-level advisor, Wema has leveraged her background leading global DEI efforts for companies like Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb to help inform and guide corporate leadership through evolving corporate culture, creating inclusive work environments and integrating DEI and sustainability to build high performance organizations and drive business results.

Erica Orange 

Erica Orange is a top futurist keynote speaker and Executive VP & COO of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. Erica frequently speaks to a wide range of audiences about global trends that are shaping the landscape today. She has also authored numerous articles, book chapters, and industry white papers on cutting-edge, future-focused topics.

Julie Zhuo 

Julie Zhuo is a top management keynote speaker,  former VP of Facebook product design, and the bestselling author of The Making of a Manager. Julie has led teams behind some of Facebook’s most popular mobile and web services, such as Facebook’s News Feed, the “like” button, and user profiles.

Keren Elazari 

Keren Elazari is a cybersecurity keynote speaker, security researcher, TED speaker, and the author of the Amazon bestseller Women in Tech. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, Big 4 firms, Fortune 500, and groundbreaking startup companies, helping global organizations navigate complex cybersecurity issues.

Angela Oguntala

Angela Oguntala is a futurist that helps audiences see the risks and opportunities of a world in transition, and to leave energized with the mindsets to act on new possibilities.

Michelle Lee 

Michelle Lee is a technology expert, keynote speaker, executive, board member, former head of a $3+ billion government agency, digital transformation strategist, MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab-trained computer scientist, Silicon Valley veteran experienced in scaling fast-growing companies with disruptive technologies, and top intellectual property expert. Leader with experience at the highest levels in technology, law, business and government who spent most of her career building and advising some of the country’s most innovative companies.

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Feb 15, 2023.

Are you looking for top corporate keynote speakers? Look no further! There are plenty of truly inspiring individuals who can help take your business to the next level, but we have collected some of the very best. From entrepreneurs and executives, to world-renowned thought leaders, to authors, journalists, motivational speakers—these top corporate keynote speakers run the gamut. With these and many more talented and experienced individuals on our roster, it’s easy to find the perfect fit for your needs who can engage with any type of audience.

 

Top corporate keynote speaker Patricia Seemann is a leadership and performance expert. One of the few consultants with years of experience as a senior executive,she brings her knowledge and experience to bear on the complex questions that CEOs face.

 

Leadership speaker and corporate board member Tanuja Dehne is a public company director and former C-level executive of NRG Energy, Inc. Speaking on mindful leadership, talent development and DE&I, she is frequently called upon to share her expertise across the globe.

 

Patty McCord is the former CTO of Netflix and top corporate keynote speaker and consultant specializing in culture and leadership. She is also the creator of Netflix’s famous Culture Deck, said to be “the most important document ever to come out of Silicon Valley.”

 

President of the Nike Foundation, Maria Eitel partners with key players in economic and social development to achieve the foundation’s objective of contributing to poverty alleviation. With over two decades of corporate leadership experience, she also has a background in public broadcasting and journalism.

 

Ken Schmidt is a customer loyalty expert and corporate keynote speaker who served as the Director of Communications at Harley-Davidson. He is recognized throughout the business world as a provocative thought leader and communications consultant.

 

Verna Myers is an activist, Harvard-trained lawyer, entrepreneur and top corporate keynote speaker who is dedicated to eradicating barriers to diversity in the workplace. One of The Network Journal’s “25 Influential Black Women in Business,”she is also a best-selling author.

 

Kim Perell is an award-winning entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker. A best-selling author and angel investor, she has contributed to the growth of over 70 startups, a far cry from the broke woman starting her first business at her kitchen table.

 

Shark Tank judge, fashion entrepreneur and best-selling author Daymond John is a dynamic business leader and top corporate keynote speaker. With over twenty years of hands-on proven business experience, he shares the strategies that continue to bring him financial success.

 

Cynthia Marshall is the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and a diversity and corporate keynote speaker. As the founder of Marshalling Resources, she assists organizations in total cultural transformation and optimizing their human resources.

 

Corporate culture architect and keynote speaker Robert Richman is the co-creator of Zappos insights and a leading authority on employee culture. A member of the Transformational Leadership Council, he helps organizations tap into the full potential of their teams.

 

Innovation and growth evangelist Tiffani Bova is a regular contributor to Fobes, Harvard Business Review, and the Huffington Post, to name just a few. A customer experience and sales influencer, she is a best-selling author and hosts one of iTunes’ top 50 business podcasts.

 

Cassandra Worthy is a top corporate transformation keynote speaker, entrepreneur and Fortune 100 Innovation Leader. The world’s leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®, she is a disruptive thought leader who arms audiences around the world with the means to harness the power of emotion.

 

Branding expert and top corporate keynote speaker Bonin Bough has been responsible for some of the most successful organization transformations, and the rapid growth of billion-dollar brands including Oreo, Cadbury’s, Pepsi, Gatorade, and Frito-Lay.

 

Author, entrepreneur, and Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran has an inspirational story as a self-made real estate mogul. A determined and experienced businesswoman, she is a frequent speaker and contributor to major media networks.

 

Patrick Lencioni is a best-selling author, thought leader, and top corporate keynote speaker. As founder and president of the Table Group, he helps businesses improve their teamwork, clarity, and employee engagement.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Jan 13, 2023.

Are you looking to improve your business in 2023? Research has shown having more diverse and inclusive teams leads to better financial returns, higher innovation, increased employee engagement, and more market share. Diversity and inclusivity not only improve your business but also make your organizational environment more enjoyable to work in, making it easier to hire and retain top-level talent so you can stay competitive.

If you’re looking to take your business to the next level in 2023, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with the top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) speakers. These speakers are top executives, consultants, and thought leaders who can help you create a more diverse and inclusive environment for your employees and customers.

 

1) Wema Hoover

Wema Hoover is a culture and DEI expert who has dedicated her career to serving as a catalyst for change and as a transformational leader. As a trusted C-suite and board-level advisor, Wema has leveraged her background leading global DEI efforts for companies like Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb to help inform and guide corporate leadership through evolving corporate culture, creating inclusive work environments, and integrating DEI and sustainability to build high-performance organizations and drive business results.

2) Omar Johnson

Omar Johnson is a top leadership, work culture and diversity keynote speaker. He is a branding expert, founder of ØPUS United, and former CMO at Beats. Omar shares how he built diverse teams at Nike, Apple, Beats and other companies – and that diversity isn’t just the right thing to do, it also results in corporate sustainability and profitability.

3) Risha Grant

Risha Grant is an in-demand D, E, & I keynote speaker, consultant, and author of the book That’s B.S. How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures. Risha works with small and large companies to help uncover unconscious bias and build more diverse and inclusive company cultures. Risha can show your business how to attract and keep diverse talent, communicate with diverse audiences, and capture new markets.

4) Anne-Marie Imafidon

Anne-Marie Imafidon is a top technology keynote speaker and co-founder of Stemettes, which inspires girls everywhere to follow careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Over six years, 40,000 girls across the UK, Ireland, and Europe have attended Stemette experiences.

5) Eliza VanCort

Eliza VanCort is a top empowerment keynote speaker, author, and advisory board member for the Performing Arts for Social Change. In 2018, Eliza gave a TEDx talk on “Women, Power and Revolutionizing Speech” in which she shared her harrowing, yet uplifting, personal story while offering actionable, transformative tools for meaningful personal and social change.

6) Robin Hauser

Robin Hauser is an Unconscious Bias keynote speaker and an award-winning director of documentary films at Finish Line Features. She has spoken about unconscious bias, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and women’s rights at organizations such as NASA, Google, Amazon, SXSW, the White House, and more.

7) Pat Wadors

Pat Wadors is a human resources expert, Chief People Officer at UKG, and considered one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council. Pat is the creator of the DIB (Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging) framework, which champions employee belonging as the key driver of employee satisfaction and retention. “DE&I may capture your head,” she says, “but belonging captures your heart.”

8) Bernice Chao

Bernice Chao is an inclusivity speaker, author, Head of Integrated Creative, Zambezi, and Co-Founder of Asians in Advertising. Bernice helps audiences learn to fight against xenophobia while teaching the visibility mindset to advance their careers.

9) Paula Caligiuri

Paula Caliguiru is a team-building speaker, Distinguished Professor of International Business and Strategy, and author of Build Your Cultural Agility. In her talks, audiences will learn five key strategies for building trust when team members are of different cultures, generations, and functional areas.

10) Brianna Scurry

Briana is a top motivational keynote speaker who pioneered the first paid professional women’s soccer league as a founding player in 2001. Briana speaks about concussion awareness, success, and LGBT issues.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Jan 4, 2023.

Inspiration is essential for your personal and business success. According to the Harvard Business Review article “Why Inspiration Matters,” inspiration is the springboard for creativity, facilitates progress toward our goals, and increases well-being.

If you’re looking to find some inspiration, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with the Top 10 Inspirational Keynote Speakers. These inspirational speakers have overcome obstacles, built great businesses, written the book on dealing with challenges, and can help you do the same.

 

1) Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, author, and the subject of the Oscar-nominated Aaron Sorkin film, Molly’s Game. Using examples from her career, Molly inspires audiences with the tools she used to rise to the top of her industry and overcome personal setbacks.

2) Jia Jiang

One of the most-viewed TED speakers of all time, bestselling author and entrepreneur Jia Jiang has made becoming rejection-proof the ultimate superpower for success-seeking Fortune 500 audiences. His inspiring, research-based keynotes are known for laugh-out-loud stories from his fascinating life and professional journey, motivating all of us to become fearless in pursuit of our goals and dreams.

3) Chaunté Lowe

Chaunté Lowe is an inspirational keynote speaker, 4-time Olympian, 3-Time World Championship medalist, and breast cancer survivor. She has been in high demand ever since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics while going through chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. Her story shows audiences the power of resilience through life’s challenges.

4) Marc Randolph

Marc Randolph is a top inspirational keynote speaker veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. As co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to over 200 million subscribers, and fundamentally altered how the world experiences media.

5) Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour

“FlyGirl” is a top inspirational speaker, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl motivates people to action through her contagious energy and moving stories of overcoming challenges.

6) Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins is a famous inspirational speaker best known for her TEDxTalk “How To Stop Screwing Yourself Over.” Mel helps you break your habits of procrastination and self-doubt so you can become a more confident and productive individual.

7) Tan Le

Tan Le is an inspirational keynote speaker, technology entrepreneur, author, and founder and CEO of EMOTIV. She inspires audiences with her personal story of an immigrant girl from Vietnam who grew up to make a brainwear device that helped a paraplegic man drive a car with thoughts alone.

8) Jade Simmons

Jade Simmons is a rockstar concert pianist and powerhouse inspirational performer. Her stunning mainstage presentations combine virtuoso performance with riveting storytelling to speak to the hearts, minds, and goals of a company’s most valuable resource…its people.

9) Daymond John

Daymond John is an inspirational speaker, founder of FUBU clothing, and a reality TV investor on Shark Tank. In his talk, Daymond shares his story of overcoming tough times to grow FUBU clothing from a garage startup to a multi-million dollar company.

10) Robyn Benincasa

Robyn Benincasa is a top inspirational keynote speaker and the bestselling author of How Winning Works. In her entertaining and funny keynotes about her time as an Adventure Racing world champion, she motivates audiences to succeed together by explaining how to win as a team.

 

Whether you’re looking to do a conference, keynote, webinar, or Zoom meeting, these Top 10 Inspirational Keynote Speakers have the skills to deliver an exciting and motivational experience.

Did you know that many senior business leaders struggle with key leadership skills, such as empathy, inclusivity, and communication? According to the CEO Leadership Report 2021, 60% of senior business leaders say they struggle with empathy and 66% struggle with communication. When soft skills such as empathy and communication are critical for leading teams and businesses, what can you do to improve your skills?

If you’re interested in developing your soft leadership skills for yourself or your team, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with some of the top Leadership and Teamwork Keynote Speakers in the industry. These experts are successful CEOs, communication experts, and bestselling authors who can help your company lead the way in 2023.

 

1) Jonathan Reckford

Jonathan Reckford is a top leadership expert and the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization. Jonathan speaks about leadership skills based on his experience in the for-profit sector at Goldman Sachs, Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy.

2) Gregory Robinson

Gregory Robinson is a top leadership expert best known as the man who successfully launched the James Webb Space Telescope, after the project was years behind. Within months of being named Director, he increased the efficiency of the schedule from 55% to 95%. Greg shares how you can lead through alignment of teams and open communication.

3) Dr. JP-Pawliw-Fry

Dr. J.P. Pawliw-Fry is a top emotional intelligence keynote speaker on leadership and peak performance and the bestselling author of Performing Under Pressure. He works with Fortune 500 companies, the military, and athletes to help leaders and teams improve their empathy and performance under pressure.

4) Simon T. Bailey

Simon T. Bailey is a Leadership Imagineer and the former leader of the Disney Institute. He has been named one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals by SUCCESS magazine. In his leadership talk, audiences learn simple strategies derived from best-in-class leaders in 13 different industries.

5) Cassandra Worthy

Cassandra Worthy is a top leadership keynote speaker, a former Fortune 100 Innovation Leader, and a leading expert on Change Enthusiasm®. Cassandra uses stories and her unique perspective to help people learn to lead THROUGH change.

6) Vernice Flygirl Armour

Vernice Flygirl Armour is an inspirational leadership speaker and the first African-American female Marine combat pilot. Her moving and exciting talks inspire audiences and leaders to take ownership of their own work and lives.

7) Robert Sutton

Robert Sutton is an organizational change and leadership expert, Stanford professor, and bestselling author of Good Boss, Bad Boss. His funny and frank talks provide lessons on leadership, teamwork, workplace dynamics, and organizational change.

8) Lisa Bodell 

Lisa Bodell is a top innovation and leadership keynote speaker, change management expert, and award-winning author of Kill The Company and Why Simple Wins. Lisa empowers leaders with thought-provoking examples and practical techniques that ignite communication and innovation immediately.

9) Thomas Kolditz

Retired Brigadier Gen. Tom Kolditz is a leadership expert and author of In Extremis Leadership: Leading as if Your Life Depended on It. Thomas shares profound lessons on leadership from his research that any leader can use to develop their soft skills.

10) Julie Zhuo

Julie Zhuo is a top management and leaership keynote speaker, a former VP of product design at Facebook (Meta), and the bestselling author of The Making of a Manager. As Facebook grew, so did Julie’s role. Learn from her hardwon experience the soft skills of managing teams.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Dec 20, 2022.

As we move into Winter, we also move into a season of chaos and crunch, with end-of-year deadlines fast approaching and a million and one personal commitments to be seen to. Motivation can flag as the sun sinks under the horizon earlier each evening, and with it, your morale plummets.

 

Short of a complete overhaul of financial years and the way major businesses are run, there’s not much that can be done to combat this yearly ado of obligations and last-minute projects, but catharsis is available: we prescribe a good laugh.

 

Your medicine? A good comedian speaker. The best comedy keynote speakers don’t just have impeccable delivery and good memory for jokes, they’re incisive, astute, and experts on human behavior who can defuse stress in this busy season and also offer small but actionable insights for both personal and company-wide development that might give you an upper-hand over your workplace this time next year and throughout the months to come.

 

Storytelling comedian speakers The Pinquelton Group are master facilitators and performers with 50+ years of experience connecting to audiences between them. Made up of Andy Eninger and John Loos, their sessions are highly varied, energetic but not exhausting, and never too serious.

 

Motivational and comedy speaker Avish Parashar is a humorist and author who weaves together hilarious interactive skits and improv comedy games  into practical business lessons that teach attendees how to adapt to sudden changes and overcome adversity.

 

Digital Deception is a top entertainment duo of comedian speakers who merge interactive magic with cutting-edge tech to create unique, audience-engaging presentations sure to delight virtual and in-person audiences.

 

Bertice Berry is a sociologist, best-selling author, and comedian speaker praised for her ability to entertain, inspire and educate. An award-winning comedienne and lecturer, she has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Tonight Show, and ABC’s 20/20.

 

Satirist and TV personality Bassem Youssef is a world-renowned comedian speaker known for creating the first ever political comedy show in the Middle East. He has been named named one of the “100 most influential people in the world” by TIME magazine and one of Foreign Policy magazine 100 Leading Global Thinkers.

 

Loretta LaRoche is a renowned humorist and stress management expert who has been awarded the National Humor Treasure Award. Her irreverent sense of humor and incisive mind leave her audiences motivated and roaring with laughter.

 

Comedian speakers often seem to come in pairs. Tripp and Tyler are YouTubers and sketch comedy artists with a number of viral videos to their name and a growing reputation as crowd-pleasing entertainers at both corporate events and comedy clubs.

 

Vegas headliner and comedian speaker Jeff Civilico has performed over 5000 shows on the Las Vegas Strip, and specializes in custom programs that meet his clients’ needs exactly. His contagious spirit and feel-good comedy entertain and inspire in equal measure.

 

Janelle Shane is interested in the strange side of artificial intelligence. One of Fast Company’s 100 most creative people in business, she is a scientist and comedian speaker using humorous experiments to make AI and machine learning accessible to broader audiences.

 

Top booked emcee and comedian speaker Adam Christing is a crowd-pleasing favorite who works with corporate, association, and non-profit audiences and has been ranked among the top five after-dinner speakers in North America for his ability to appeal to both leadership and employees.

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Nov 30, 2023.