The speaking industry can feel very US-centric, with many major bureaus headquartered in the United States and some of the most iconic speakers on the circuit– Mel Robbins, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown– are American exports.

This is certainly not to say that the US has any sort of monopoly on quality speakers. BigSpeak is proud to have a globe-spanning roster featuring experts from six continents (when Antarctica starts producing speakers, we’ll be thrilled to make that seven), and we are dedicated to expanding their reach and bringing attention to their work. The speakers featured below are but a small sampling of the amazing talent we partner with, comprising experts in every field from inventors to researchers, educators, and business leaders.

Inventor and entrepreneur Tan Le is one of the most influential women in technology  and the recipient of the Advance Global Australian Award and the G’Day USA Global Innovation reward. Born in Vietnam and growing up as a refugee in Australia, she credits her accomplishments to the rare freedom allowed to those with outsider status.

Bestselling author and leadership advisor Margie Warrell’s journey has taken her from a rural Australian dairy farm to the global stage and Fortune 500 boardrooms. With a grounded perspective and proven executive experience, she has been honored with the role of Australia’s first ever Ambassador for Women in Global Business.

Chilean primatologist Isabel Behncke Izquierdo is a leading speaker on sustainability and the links between evolution and human social behavior. She recently  spent three years in the Democratic Republic of the Congo studying some of  humanity’s closest evolutionary relatives, the bonobos, and has done extensive conservation work setting up private parks in southern Chile’s rainforests.    

Bestselling author and entrepreneur Rasmus Ankersen is best known for his work in turning his native Denmark’s FC Midtjylland and the United Kingdom’s Brentford FC into some of the world’s most innovative and recognizable football clubs. A peak-performance development expert  and trusted advisor, he is sought after by global brands and athletic teams.

Finland’s Mikko Hypponen is a leading authority on cybersecurity, espionage, and tech trends. With over 20 years of experience fighting malware outbreaks and catching cyber criminals, he’s earned the title of “Code Warrior” and is a go-to resource for international news outlets and major publications.  

Indian entrepreneur and technology pioneer Avinash Kaushik is a highly rated speaker, bestselling author, and the Digital Marketing Evangelist for Google. One of the most acclaimed web analytics experts, he has worked with global giants including Unilever, Dell, and Porsche.

Happiness expert Ken Honda is one of Japan’s most prolific podcasters and motivational speakers. A bestselling author who has written over 50 books, he is a highly sought after educator and mentor who has helped thousands on their self-development journeys.

Innovation speaker and former CBO for Google X Mo Gawdat hails from Egypt, and currently makes his home in the United Arab Emirates. A leading voice in the mental health space, he is a bestselling author and podcast host and founder of the One Billion Happy Movement.

Educator and entrepreneur Patrick Awuah is one of the driving forces in the restructuring of higher education in Ghana. As the founder of Asehi University, he seeks to foster ethical leadership and critical thinking skills among the students at what is rapidly establishing itself as a premier university.

Rachel Botsman is one of the United Kingdom’s top management and leadership speakers, an acclaimed author, and globally recognized expert on trust. With accolades from Thinkers50 and the World Economic Forum, her clear insights and global perspective have helped entrepreneurs around the world.

Looking to expand your perspective and clue into global insights? Reach out to us at info@bigspeak.com to partner with an expert international speaker for your next event.