Motivational

Many of our Motivational speakers lecture on their inspiring stories of survival, personal growth, and perseverance. They share personal stories and life lessons that can motivate audiences to instigate change in their own lives.

Jim Abbott

Former Major League Pitcher, Olympic Gold Medalist and motivational speaker

Peggielene Bartels

American secretary turned African king

Gabrielle Bernstein

Inspirational Speaker and Generation Y Self-Help Guru

Sam Bracken

Inspirational Speaker and Guide to Initiating Positive Life Changes

Peter Buffett

Emmy Award-winning musician, author, and philanthropist

Donovan Campbell

Marine Platoon Commander, Now Corporate Executive

Pauline Chen, M.D.

New York Times Columnist and Physician

Lynne Cox

Modern-day adventurer, long-distance swimmer and bestselling author

Barbara Delinsky

New York Times Bestselling Novelist and Book Club Favorite

Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Bestselling novelist and co-founder of The Camellia Network, assisting foster care youth

Janine Driver

New York Times Bestselling Author and Body Language Expert

Michael Greenberg

Bestselling Author and FYE Favorite

Frances Cole Jones

Corporate Coach and Leadership Trainer

Anne Kreamer

Journalist, Media Expert, and Author of It's Always Personal

Carlotta Walls LaNier

Youngest of the Little Rock Nine, Civil Rights Advocate

Dr. Roberta Lee

Integrative Physician and Author of The SuperStress Solution

L.Y. Marlow

A survivor of domestic violence and founder of Saving Promise, a national domestic violence awareness organization

Carine McCandless

Sister of Into the Wild literary icon Chris McCandless. Consultant and contributor for Jon Krakauer's internationally bestselling book and Sean Penn's critically acclaimed film

Christopher McDougall

Author, journalist and innovator of the Barefoot-Running Movement

Meg Meeker, M.D.

Pediatrician and nationally recognized parenting expert

Dr. Judith Orloff

An international speaker on intuition, health, and wellness.

Wilbert Rideau

Tireless Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform

Esmeralda Santiago

Essayist, Award-Winning Screenwriter and Author of the Bestselling novel Conquistadora

Tommy Spaulding

Inspirational and Motivational Speaker on Leadership and Customer Service

Cheryl Strayed

"Dear Sugar" columnist, essayist and author of the acclaimed memoir, Wild

Martha Williamson

Inspirational Speaker and Executive Producer/Head Writer of the hit show Touched By An Angel

Richard Wiseman

Psychologist, Bestselling Author and "Rapid Change" Expert