Inspirational

Break out of the box with motivational stories from the inspiring lives of our keynote speakers. Speakers.com is the top source of motivational speakers and proven inspirational leaders, who have overcome extreme adversity, conquered insurmountable obstacles and can engage, re-energize, and motivate.

Cathy O’Dowd

World-Class Mountaineer, Adventurer, Author, and Motivational Expert

World-Class Mountaineer, Adventurer, Author, and Motivational Expert Cathy O’Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, from both its north and south sides. Her first ascent of Everest happened in the midst […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Unknown, Spain


Scott O’Grady

Air Force Pilot Shot Down in Bosnia Whose Story Inspired "Behind Enemy Lines"

Air Force Pilot Shot Down in Bosnia Whose Story Inspired “Behind Enemy Lines” Captain Scott O’Grady was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 12, 1965. He moved with his family to Long Beach, California in 1970, then to Ridgewood, […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Texas, United States


Brian O’Malley

Adventurer, Author, Climber, and Award-Winning Photographer

Adventurer, Author, Climber, and Award-Winning Photographer Adventurer, author and award-winning photographer, Brian O’Malley has entertained, empowered, and energized hundreds of audiences. By drawing parallels from his experiences, his multi-media presentations inspire audiences to better handle the everyday challenges and adventures […]

In-Person Fee Range
$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Colorado, United States


Eric O’Neill

Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker, National Security Strategist at VMWare Carbon Black, Bestselling Author, Former FBI, and Inspiration for the Film Breach

Cybersecurity Keynote Speaker, National Security Strategist at VMWare Carbon Black, Bestselling Author, Former FBI,  and Inspiration for the Film Breach In 2001, Eric O’Neill helped capture the most notorious spy in United States history: Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
District Of Columbia, United States


Paul Orfalea

Founder and Chairperson Emeritus, Kinko’s, Inc.

Paul Orfalea founded Kinko’s in 1970 near the University of California at Santa Barbara with a simple idea: provide college students with products and services they need at a competitive price. The space that Orfalea rented for his copy business […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Vince Papale

Legendary NFL Player, Cancer Survivor, and Inspiration for the Movie Invincible

Legendary NFL Player, Cancer Survivor, and Inspiration for the Movie Invincible A middle school teacher and part-time bartender, Vince Papale left his hometown of Interboro, Pennsylvania in the spring of 1974 to try out for the Philadelphia Bell of the […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Florida, United States


Danica Patrick

Former IndyCar Series Champion Driver

Former IndyCar Series Champion Driver Former IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick is a champion both on and off the track.  Danica first got involved with racing when she was 10 years old and went on to win several World Karting Association […]

In-Person Fee Range
$50,000 or greater
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Travels From
Arizona, United States


Dave Pelzer

Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Survivor

Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Survivor In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child, his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, for over 20 years, Dave’s inspirational work has encouraged […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Charles Plumb

North Vietnamese Prisoner Of War; Author, I'm No Hero; Motivating and Compelling Speaker

North Vietnamese Prisoner Of War; Author, I’m No Hero; Motivating and Compelling Speaker Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to fly the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam. […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Jane Poynter

The World’s First Female Space Travel Entrepreneur

The World’s First Female Space Travel Entrepreneur The quintessential definition of a successful deep tech entrepreneur, Jane combines unique technical expertise with uncompromisingly disciplined business execution. Her track record of launching successful technologies, projects and companies culminates in creating Space […]

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Travels From
Florida, United States


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