Oct 22, 2026

NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympics & More: Discover BigSpeak’s Athlete Speakers

Record-breaking achievements, remarkable comebacks, and careers built on determination. The world of sports offers some of the most compelling stories of what it takes to succeed, adapt, and push beyond perceived limits.

BigSpeak features legendary athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and beyond, including Olympic champions and world-record-holding athletes. They share lessons in leadership, teamwork, resilience, peak performance, and overcoming challenges that audiences can apply to work and life.

Molly Bloom shares lessons in resilience and reinvention, drawing on her experience as a competitive skier whose Olympic dreams were derailed by a devastating injury. She went on to build an exclusive high-stakes poker empire, a journey of triumph and adversity that inspired the film Molly’s Game.

Tony Hawk is a skateboarding legend, 16-time X Games medalist, and entrepreneur who became the first skater to land a 900. From building a billion-dollar video game franchise to founding The Skatepark Project, Tony shares lessons in perseverance, innovation, and turning a passion into a lasting impact.

Chaunté Lowe is a four-time Olympian, American record holder, and 12-time U.S. national champion whose story is one of extraordinary resilience. While preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, she underwent chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for breast cancer, demonstrating the determination and strength that inspire audiences to face life’s toughest challenges.

Eric Boles Eric Boles is a leadership keynote speaker and consultant who draws on his experience playing in the NFL with the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers to help organizations build stronger teams, develop leaders, and achieve peak performance.

Apolo Ohno is a decorated U.S. Winter Olympian, #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and life and business strategist focused on high performance, resilience, and reinvention. As an NBC sports analyst and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, he shares insights on human performance, wellness, and innovation to help leaders navigate change and unlock potential.

Earvin “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.

James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, is an endurance athlete and world record holder who completed 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. Through his remarkable feat, James inspires audiences to push past perceived limits and discover what’s possible through determination, discipline, and mental toughness.

Alex Rodriguez is a 14-time MLB All-Star, World Series champion, entrepreneur, and Chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm spanning real estate, technology, health and wellness, and sports and entertainment. Drawing on his experience in sports and business, he shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building high-growth businesses.

Tiki Barber is a former NFL running back and national media personality who spent 10 seasons with the New York Giants. A three-time Pro Bowler and First-Team All-Pro, Barber finished his career with 10,449 rushing yards, making him the Giants’ all-time leading rusher, and earned a place in the team’s Ring of Honor. Today, he is the afternoon drive co-host of Evan and Tiki on WFAN in New York, bringing decades of experience in professional football, sports broadcasting, and entertainment.

From the court to the field, the Olympic stage to the world of adventure, BigSpeak has athlete speakers who know what it takes to perform, lead, and win.

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