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Motivational Speakers

Just what is a motivational speaker? How does it differ from an inspirational speaker? Well, a motivational speaker's main purpose when addressing an audience is, you guessed it: to motivate. More specifically, they possess the ability to help people learn how to take specific actions that will enhance their own lives and maybe even the lives of others. Even if a person already feels the inspiration, they may be struggling to adapt the motivational factors that actually help them to get moving.

A motivational speech is like one big pep talk to get the juices flowing again, and motivational speakers may be those who are completely non-affiliated with a particular industry or profession for which they speak, or, for example, they could be a noteworthy CEO who has been invited to share their own success story of how they've motivated their own employees and company and brought about positive changes to their business.

Whatever your needs, you're sure to find a motivational speaker who can recharge, engage, entertain, and, yes, motivate their audience.

Al Joyner

Celebrity Speakers, College & University, Olympics, Motivational Speakers, Sports Speakers, Speaker by Industry, Coaches, Christian Athletes.

Al Joyner gained his fame as a Gold Medal winner at the 1984 Olympic games in the triple jump. He is the coach of the UCLA Bruin's womens jump team.

Alice Waters

Alice Waters

Chef, Restaurateur, Activist, and Author

Chef, Restaurateur, Activist, and Author

Angel Sanchez

Fashion Designer, Founder of Angel Sanchez Fashion Line for Bridal and Eveningwear

Angel Sanchez a native of Venezuela is most notably known for his bridal and eveningwear which has been worn by celebrity a-listers such as Eva Longoria, Sandra Bullock, and more.  

 

Barry Sonnenfeld

Producer, Director, Business Leaders, Sales, Marketing & Branding

Barry Sonnenfeld is a famous film director and producer of many movies, one major one being Men in Black.

Benjamin Zander

Author & Motivational Speaker, Business Motivator/Leader, Art & Music

Director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra; Acclaimed Author; Motivational Speaker

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

Comedian, Actor, TV Star

Bill Cosby is arguably one of the most influencial African American stars to date.  

Billy Blanks

Fitness Expert & Author

Fitness Expert: Creator of Tae Bo Workout System; Author

Bonnie Bernstein

Broadcaster, Reporter, Host Emcee

ESPN host/reporter Bonnie Bernstein is a 20 year veteran of the broadcast business. Speech topics include overcoming adversity, breaking through glass ceilings, importance of teamwork, making the most of life-lessons & secrets to succeeding as a woman in business. 

Buzz Aldrin

Member of Apollo 11(Second man to walk on the Moon), Astronaut, Education

Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon as a member of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Today, Buzz makes appearances and has written autobiographies about his life and travels entitled “Return to Earth” and “Magnificent Desolation.”

 

Cary E. Neff

Executive Chef, Celebrity Appearances, Founded "Conscious Cuisine", and works to promote healthy cooking.

Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham is the co-founder and CEO of Appssavvy, a social media based marketing firm.  

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes

Co-Founder of Facebook, Social Media Expert

Chris Hughes is a co-founder of Facebook and also worked on Senator Obama's new-media campaign for the Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign.  

Christian Siriano

Fashion Designer, Reality TV Star

The youngest winner of the Reality TV hit "Project Runway", Christian Siriano has taken over the fashion world through his designs and gained celebrity attention from style icon Victoria Beckham and supermodel Heidi Klum.  

Christina Pirello

Emmy award-winning host of the television series Christina Cooks, Author of multiple healthy cookbooks, and Founder of the Christina Pirello Health Education Initiative nonprofit organization.

Cynthia Rowley

Designer, Founder of Fashion and Accessories Line Cynthia Rowley, Author, Artist

Cynthia Rowley is the lead designer for her namesake fashion house, Cynthia Rowley and has appeared on "American's Next Top Model" and "Project Runway".  

 

Daniel Rudy Ruettiger

Sales, Marketing & Branding, Health & Wellness, Spouse programs

Daniel "Rudy" Ruttinger is best known as the inspirational story behind the motivating movie "Rudy".

Danny Seo

Author, Home & Garden Personalities, Sales, Marketing & Branding, Business Leaders,

Eco-Living & Green Lifestyle.

Debra McGuire

Jewelry Designer, Costume Designer, Professor

Debra McGuire found her niche as a jewelry and costume designer, some of her pieces have appeared in Bad Teacher, Scream 4, and Wanderlust

Donald Trump

Business Leaders, Sales, Marketing & Branding, Television, Inspirational Speakers, Featured Celebrities,

Donald Trump is one of the most famous Business entrepreneurs in the world. He is also the Chariman and President of The Trump Organization.

Ellen DeGeneres

Actress, Day-Time talk show host, Women's Issues

Host of daytime talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show", Actress, Gender & Sexuality speaker, Womens Issues.