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Creativity is more than a trait or talent some people possess and others don’t; it’s a spark waiting to be lit within each and every person. The trick for many of us worn down by rote tasks, routines, and responsibilities is figuring out how to ignite and nurture that part of ourselves.

 

Enter the professional creatives: voice actors, animators and character designers, artists and entertainers with a hard-won bank of knowledge that allows them to do more than express themselves and take things a step further, guiding others to change their perspectives and accelerate innovation.

 

Although they’re professional adults with distinguished careers, these storytellers and educators are in touch with their inner child and keenly understand the importance of play for both happiness and business success. So if you’re seeking a way to mix things up for yourself or your team and have some fun while you do it, take a quick look at some of our creativity speakers to see if one might be just what you’re looking for.

 

Top creativity speaker and storyteller Matthew Luhn is a longtime friend and part of our bureau. An award-winning filmmaker and 20 year Pixar veteran, he has worked as an animator, director and story consultant on classic children’s movies including the Toy Story series, Finding Nemo, UP, and many more. His work has honed his understanding of branding, innovation and communication, giving him a one-of-a-kind insight into how creativity can be utilized for business.

 

Creativity speaker Joshua Seth is a psychological illusionist, best-selling author and voice actor who has worked on almost 100 animated shows and films, including Digimon and Spongebob. An innovative thinker and expert communicator, he’s devoted to helping others unleash their unique voices.

 

Motivational and creativity speaker Duncan Wardle is the former Head of Innovation for Disney with a 25 year career developing some of their most effective and creative strategies. Challenging others to claim their creativity, he teaches people how to think differently and set themselves up for revolutionary ideas and business success.

 

Acclaimed motivational speaker and voice actor Kat Cressida has lent her voice to characters created by Disney, Pixar and Cartoon Network as well as ad campaigns for everything from McDonald’s to Michelob. Following a terrifying battle with a rare form of cancer, she’s emerged as a healthcare advocate as well as top voice artist, focusing her skills as a storyteller on inspiring and educating in equal measure.

 

Deanna Marsigliese is a top creativity keynote speaker and character designer  who has worked at Pixar since 2012. As their Animation Art Director, she has worked on family favorites Luca, Toy Story 4, and the Incredibles 2, and leads creativity and design workshops for global audiences helping foster curiosity, authenticity, and the power of visual storytelling.

 

Activist, dancer and influencer Sofia Wylie is best known for her work as one of Justin Beiber’s back-up dancers and performing on Disney’s live action Andi Mack, but is expanding into voice acting. An advocate and rising star, she’s dedicated herself to inspiring others in her generation to follow their dreams and use their own voices.

 

Writer and performer Brady Gill is a motivational speaker and storyteller with a background in creativity and community building. Passionate about education and emotional safety, he works with both children and adults advocating for the power of play via his Modern Fables, stories and animations that encourage making and learning from mistakes to help people grow into happy, fulfilled individuals.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Jun 29, 2023.

Looking for a visual experience to delight your audience? Great talks are about as much as what you see as what you hear. While a poor PowerPoint can turn off an audience, a great visual presentation can enhance and explain an idea.

If you’re looking for a great visual experience, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with the Top Public Speakers who use art and animation in their presentations. These keynote speakers are experts in storytelling, innovation, artificial intelligence, and creativity. If you’re looking to think, feel, and SEE differently, these are the keynote speakers for you.

 

Matthew Luhn

Matthew Luhn is a top business keynote speaker in storytelling and a former lead animator and storyteller at Pixar Studios, who worked on Toy Story, Cars, Monsters Inc., and more. Alongside his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works closely with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals to craft stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.

Janelle Shane

Janelle Shane is a machine learning expert and artificial intelligence humorist. Her TED talk, “The danger of AI is weirder than you think” has over 3 million views and provides a funny and insightful look at the nature of machine learning algorithms. She explains some of the myths and fallacies of AI, often using funny visuals, so you can understand the future of AI: what AI can and can not do for your business.

Duncan Wardle

Duncan Wardle is an innovation and creativity keynote speaker. Using art and activities, Duncan pushes executives and their teams to overcome preconceived ideas, act more audaciously, and develop their own innovation “light switch.”

Deanna Marsigliese

Deanna Marsigliese is a creativity keynote speaker, animation art director, and illustrator at Pixar Studios. You’ve seen some of her work in Luca, Soul, Onward, and the Incredibles. Deanna used workshops to show how to appeal to audiences.

Phil Hansen

Phil Hansen is a top innovation keynote speaker, internationally recognized multimedia artist, and author. Phil shares how to find creativity within limitations so you can start looking inside yourself for resources that will transform your challenges into opportunities for success.

Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, top TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author. His breakthrough experience as an artist and entrepreneur has translated into making him into one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today. On stage, Erik’s keynote experience creates a dynamic multidimensional metaphor for how to systematically embrace innovation and risk.

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak  Jun 22, 2023.

Words do two major things: they provide food for the mind and create light for understanding and awareness.” – Jim Rohn.

 

From inspiring Fortune 500 boardrooms to captivating international stages, these top public speakers are among the most influential voices of our time. Their ability to connect with audiences on a deep, emotional level is unmatched, driving change across a range of topics and empowering individuals from all walks of life.

Meet the world’s top public speakers who leverage the power to move audiences, spark change, and transform events into unforgettable experiences.

 

Top Public Speakers

Jeff DeGraff

Renowned for jumpstarting creativity and empowering innovation culture and ecosystems at over half of the Fortune 500, Professor Jeff DeGraff combines top B-School expertise and research with extensive consulting experience and a successful career taking Domino’s Pizza from $50M to $2B. Dubbed “The Dean of Innovation,” for his simultaneously creative and pragmatic approach, he is a bestselling author and long-established thought leader in the innovation space. His talks inspire audiences while providing a proven playbook for success.

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.

Adam Cheyer

Adam Cheyer is a top technology public 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.

Molly Bloom 

Molly Bloom is a top inspirational public speaker, entrepreneur, host of the award-winning podcast TORCHED, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, the riveting story and Oscar nominated film about Molly running the most exclusive high stakes poker game in the world, being raided by the FBI and always maintaining her integrity. 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.

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.

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. All of her projects have a key common denominator: transitioning away from the extractive operating systems and outdated business thinking that no longer holds up, to creating the more sustainable, inclusive and dynamic solutions the future demands.

Matthew Luhn 

Matthew Luhn is a top innovation public 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.

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.  Her expertise centers on diversity, equity, & inclusion, authentic leadership and women’s empowerment with a reputation for creating systemic organizational change into people, processes, and products on a global scale. Her deep experience spans multinational, market-leading consulting, pharmaceutical, and technology enterprises with a high degree of cultural awareness having lived in the US, Europe and Asia and leading globally dispersed teams. 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.

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.”

Robyn Benincasa

Robyn Benincasa is a top leadership and teamwork public 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.

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak Jun 16, 2023.

Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, but how do we cultivate and harness it? This is where keynote speakers on disruption and innovation come in. These experts offer insights into the art of disruption, providing inspiration and guidance on how to challenge the status quo and foster creativity. From entrepreneurs to industry leaders, these speakers have a wealth of experience and expertise to draw from. They share their stories of overcoming obstacles, pushing boundaries, and carving out new paths in their respective fields. Their talks are a catalyst for change, inspiring audiences to embrace innovation and embrace the unknown. Through their words and ideas, these speakers ignite a spark of creativity that can transform individuals, teams, and entire organizations. So, whether you’re looking to shake up your industry or simply want to reignite your passion for innovation, an innovation keynote speaker can help you unlock your potential and unleash your creativity.

 

Understanding the Role of Keynote Speakers in Disruptive Innovation

Innovation keynote speakers are thought leaders who specialize in the art of disruption. They bring a unique perspective to the table, having often experienced the challenges of innovation firsthand. Speakers may come from a wide range of backgrounds, including entrepreneurship, academia, and industry. However, they all have one thing in common: a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of how to foster it.

Keynote speakers on disruptive innovation have a vital role to play in our fast-paced world. They help organizations stay ahead of the curve by inspiring them to embrace new ideas, take risks and challenge the status quo. Disruptive innovation is about more than just developing new products or services; it’s about questioning assumptions, challenging existing business models, and embracing change. Keynote speakers help organizations stay on top of these trends by sharing their insights and expertise.

Innovation keynote speakers also have a unique ability to connect with their audiences. They are passionate about their topics, and their enthusiasm is infectious. They use their stories and experiences to engage their listeners, making their talks both informative and entertaining. By connecting with their audiences on a personal level, speakers can inspire them to take action and embrace innovation.

 

Benefits of Disruptive Innovation Keynote Speeches

The benefits of listening to a disruptive innovation keynote speaker are numerous. For starters, these speakers can help organizations stay ahead of the curve. By sharing their insights and experiences, they can provide valuable guidance on how to navigate the ever-changing business landscape. They can also help organizations identify new opportunities for growth and development.

Innovation keynote speakers can also help individuals and teams unlock their potential. By sharing their stories of overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries, they can inspire listeners to do the same. They can provide practical tips and strategies for fostering creativity and innovation, helping individuals and teams achieve their goals.

Perhaps most importantly, innovation keynote speakers can help individuals and organizations embrace change. Disruptive innovation can be scary, and many people are resistant to it. However, keynote speakers can help shift mindsets and encourage people to see change as an opportunity rather than a threat. By doing so, they can help organizations stay nimble and adapt to new challenges and opportunities as they arise.

 

Examples of Innovation Keynote Speakers

There are many famous disruptive innovators out there, from entrepreneurs to industry leaders. Here are a few examples:

Marc Randolph

Entrepreneur Speaker, Netflix Cofounder, National Bestselling Author, Executive Mentor and Angel Investor

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.

Tan Le

One of the Most Influential Pioneers in the Emerging Field of Brain-Computer Interface & CEO of EMOTIV, Award Winning Inventor and Author

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.

Matthew Luhn

Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios

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.

These are just a few examples of the many disruptive innovators out there. Each has their own unique approach to innovation, but they all share a willingness to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.

 

How Innovation Keynote Speakers Inspire Creativity

Innovation keynote speakers inspire creativity in numerous ways. One of the most important is by sharing their stories of overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries. By doing so, they show listeners that anything is possible if you’re willing to take risks and embrace the unknown. They also provide practical tips and strategies for fostering creativity, such as embracing failure, taking breaks, and collaborating with others.

Innovation keynote speakers also inspire creativity by challenging assumptions and encouraging people to think outside the box. They help listeners see problems from a different perspective and identify new opportunities for growth and development. By doing so, they can help individuals and organizations stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing circumstances.

Perhaps most importantly, innovation keynote speakers inspire creativity by igniting a passion for innovation. Their enthusiasm and passion for their topics are infectious, and they can help listeners rediscover their own passion for innovation. By doing so, they can help individuals and organizations unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

 

Innovation keynote speakers are an invaluable resource for individuals and organizations looking to foster creativity and embrace disruptive innovation. By sharing their stories and insights, these experts can inspire listeners to challenge the status quo, take risks, and embrace the unknown. They can help organizations stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities for growth and development. Most importantly, they can help individuals and teams unlock their potential and achieve their goals. So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply someone looking to reignite your passion for innovation, an innovation keynote speaker can help you unlock your creativity and achieve your dreams.

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

Here at BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, we’re big on our speakers. Well, obviously. We have the honor of working with incredible thought leaders in every industry and helping match event planners and execs with the perfect headliner. We represent world leaders, Olympians and best-selling authors who command the respect and attention of global audiences and book hundreds of events each year for repeat clients eager to work with new-comers and old hats on the speaking circuit alike. We have an ear to the ground when it comes to trend cycles and hot topics, and  most recently one of our executives noticed a certain subset of bookable talent has been undergoing a rapid explosion in demand and popularity: musicians.

For the right price and handled through the correct avenue, such as a valid agency or speakers bureau, almost any musician you can think of can be engaged for a private event–  and yes, that means any musician, from Beyoncé to Diana Ross to the Rolling Stones. The number of private gigs big name musicians are doing per year has skyrocketed in the past few decades, with one of our fellow firms going from booking about one hundred closed concerts a year to nearly six hundred in 2022. Stars like Flo Rida book over 30 private gigs a year, and certain agencies now have entire departments dedicated solely to procuring talent for these events.

Even more so than hiring a famous inventor or record-breaking athlete, working with an A-list chanteuse is a major investment. Private performances necessitate careful planning and requisition of funds, but they are a guaranteed way to shake up your organization and guarantee that your upcoming event will be the most memorable one your company has seen in years.

 

Starting first and foremost on the bright side, there are plenty of advantages to swapping out keynotes and team meetings for a live performance once in a while. The benefits of bringing a big-name musician to your next event include:

• Increased attendance. Many potential attendees are much more likely to not skip out on your event if you’ve booked a thought leader or well-known motivational speaker, and this return increases tenfold when your organization brings in a famous musician. A celebrity performer will increase excitement leading up to your conference as well as attract a broader audience.
• Improved morale. Live music can be a euphoric, transportive experience. Whether the audience is made up of customers, employees or business partners, mood and motivation will rise.
• Spike in brand awareness. A famous performer appearing at your conference will draw attention to your organization, and can also provide your company with a certain cultural currency that may lead to increases in sales, improved customer loyalty, and opportunities for partnerships with other brands.

As the more logical are doubtlessly thinking, yes it is the case that just as when booking a celebrity speaker, certain considerations must be made when bringing a famous musical artist to your event. It’s important to also consider these factors before getting too starry-eyed at the thought of your favorite artist performing a set at your upcoming symposium:

• Schedule in advance. The more well-known a musician is, the higher their demand. We recommend booking a general motivational speaker at least 3-6 months in advance, and a celebrity performer will need to be booked even earlier than this to ensure they are available for the desired date.
• Fork over the big bucks. There’s no beating around the bush and being coy: famous musicians make excellent conference headliners, but they are not cheap. You must be prepared to pay a premium to acquire one of these performers. Unfortunately, this does mean that a top-billed star is not a great fit for every organization’s event.
• Work with a reputable agency. Negotiating prices, booking travel and putting together nondisclosure agreements is vital, but also a hassle. Go through a professional to guarantee everything is on the up and up.

This is not by any means something we recommend be undertaken casually, but neither do we want to sound forbidding; famous musicians are difficult to obtain, but they are not unattainable, and they offer an undeniable dazzle that flips any mundane conference on its head.  There is no doubt that private gigs will continue to become more common, the logical conclusion to the past few years’ trend towards interactive and experiential events we’ve noticed, and we’re proactive sorts that intend to get ourselves and our clients out ahead of the curve.  With careful planning and execution, booking a famous musician is a sure-fire way to take your next corporate conference from snoozefest to smashing success, and we eagerly await the opportunity to help make your next conference truly unforgettable.

 

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

As women continue to break barriers and climb to the top in industries across the board, it’s no surprise there are a plethora of highly successful women keynote speakers out there. With topics ranging from leadership and empowerment to marketing and technology, the top 10 women keynote speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the stage. Whether you’re in need of motivation for your team or looking to gain new skills and perspectives, the top 10 women keynote speakers are sure to deliver with their engaging storytelling and powerful messages.

 

Top 10 Women Keynote Speakers

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 was amazing. She was exactly what our group needed at this moment, in this place, with her story. She connected all the right dots, struck the right chords, and was the authentic embodiment of the purpose behind our event. We were honored to have her and delighted by everything she brought to the mic today.” – Beckman Coulter, Inc.

 

Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom is a top 10 women keynote speaker, entrepreneur, host of the award-winning podcast TORCHED, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, the riveting story and Oscar nominated film about Molly running the most exclusive high stakes poker game in the world, being raided by the FBI and always maintaining her integrity. 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.

“Molly’s powerful presentation is as masterful and compelling as her Oscar-nominated film. Her messages of perseverance, triumph, and embracing personal growth remind us that our potential is truly limitless so long as we stay true to our goals and aspirations.” – Sarah V., FilmNation

 

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.  Her expertise centers on diversity, equity, & inclusion, authentic leadership and women’s empowerment with a reputation for creating systemic organizational change into people, processes, and products on a global scale. Her deep experience spans multinational, market-leading consulting, pharmaceutical, and technology enterprises with a high degree of cultural awareness having lived in the US, Europe and Asia and leading globally dispersed teams. 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.

“Wema delivered a wonderful session for our manager’s retreat.  “Reframing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” was a great topic for our group, which encouraged more participation than we normally see. They all gave very positive feedback as well.” – Director, DoubleLine

 

Robyn Benincasa 

Robyn Benincasa is a top 10 women 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

 

Crystal Washington 

Crystal Washington is a top 10 women keynote speaker, author, and works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. Crystal is well known for her ability to take complex Web, app, and social media topics, and make them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people and small business owners.

“She recharged the audience, had them laughing, energized and engaged in a topic near and dear to all of us.” – David, Employee Communications, Corning

 

Cassandra Worthy 

Cassandra Worthy is a top 10 women 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®.

“Cassandra’s message really hit home hearing her name those change emotions, and give us the choice to actively work towards using those emotions as fuel. I just started my job last Monday, so I’ve been feeling all the feels!” – Rachel, Associate Customer Care Representative, Appfolio

 

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. Her expertise and experiences range from A.I., to frozen foods, to reinventing the internet. All of her projects have a key common denominator: transitioning away from the extractive operating systems and outdated business thinking that no longer holds up, to creating the more sustainable, inclusive and dynamic solutions the future demands.

“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

 

Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour 

FlyGirl is a top 10 women keynote 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.

“Thank you so much for all your help in coordinating FlyGirl’s participation in our 2017 NC Chamber Women > A Force in Business! The event was a huge success, and we have received wonderful feedback on FlyGirl’s closing keynote. I have included one quote below. Keynote speaker, Flygirl was AMAZING! She grabbed my attention and kept it. I was able to relate to her story and apply her transition to my life!” -Talisa H., Events Manager at NC Chamber

 

Tan Le 

Tan Le is a top 10 women 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.

“Tan was AMAZING!  She exceeded our expectations. THANK YOU for listening to what the nuances were of our group, as well as taking the time to understand the personalities of our audience and decision makers. Homerun!” -Collaborative Business Communications

 

Erica Dhawan

When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica Dhawan is an internationally recognized leading authority, speaker and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration and innovation. Named by Thinkers50 as the “Oprah of Management Thinkers”, she is the author of two books Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance. The world of business is increasingly digital and work practices have changed at a blistering rate. Erica shares innovative strategies to unlock the collective power of teams, build a culture of trust across any distance and create authentic engagement to ensure competitiveness. Rated #1 on the Top Women Keynote Speakers of 2020 and featured as one of the management thinkers most likely to shape the future of business, Erica frequently appears in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and WSJ. She holds degrees from Harvard, Wharton and MIT.

Our executives thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and facilitated discussion. Not only did our executives appreciate the specific examples and research-based insights, but they valued your pragmatic and results-focused approach. – Ana, President, Executives Club of Chicago

 

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

Looking for a speaker to inspire your crew? Check out BigSpeak Speakers Bureau’s lineup of powerful African American keynote speakers and thought leaders. Our roster includes marketing and finance gurus, champion athletes, diversity and inclusion experts, and more. This lineup of powerful African American keynote speakers know how to connect with any audience and leave a lasting impact.

Whether you’re planning a team-building event or working through challenges in your department, we’ve got the perfect speaker for you. Don’t miss the chance to ignite productivity and growth in your organization. Book a top African American keynote speaker today.

 

Top 10 African American Keynote Speakers: 

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.  Her expertise centers on diversity, equity, & inclusion, authentic leadership and women’s empowerment with a reputation for creating systemic organizational change into people, processes, and products on a global scale. 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.

Omar Johnson 
Omar Johnson is a top marketing and branding keynote speaker, entrepreneur, former CMO at Beats by Dre, and former VP Marketing at Apple. Adweek named Johnson a “Brand Genius,” and Business Insider named him one of the “Most Innovative CMO’s.”

Carla Harris 
Carla Harris is a top finance keynote speaker, author, and one of Fortune Magazine’s list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America”. In her 30 year career, Ms. Harris has had extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors.

Daymond John 
Daymond John is a top business and motivational keynote speaker, founder of FUBU clothing, Shark Tank judge, and the bestselling author of PowerShift. As a dynamic business speaker with over twenty years of hands-on proven business experience, Daymond shares the strategies that continue to bring him financial success.

Risha Grant 
Risha Grant is a top diversity and inclusion keynote speaker, founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting and communications firm, and author of That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures. Through her interactive keynotes and deep-dive training sessions, Risha teaches and empowers attendees with D&I tools to increase their bottom line.

Dr. 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.

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®.

Earvin “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.

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’s fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page, and screen and moves people to action.

Metta World Peace
Best known for the highs (making the shot that won the 2010 NBA Championship for the Lakers) and lows (the infamous “Malice in the Palace” brawl) of his career and his openness in discussing his struggle with depression and anxiety; Metta World Peace was awarded the “Mental Health Hero” award for his advocacy and activism. An authentic and inspirational speaker, he shares his journey from the projects in Queensbridge, NY to NBA superstardom.

 

This article was originally published by BigSpeak May 8, 2023.

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.