Does this year’s conference need to be a little different? Many corporate employees are all too familiar with the tedium of the average annual conference or slate of seasonal symposiums, having sat through dozens of snooze-worthy panels and seemingly regurgitated maxims from indistinguishable speakers on motivation and the importance of teamwork. Seeing a keynote on their agenda may elicit a groan, and it’s guaranteed that their takeaways from any presentation that doesn’t pop will be minimal, leading to wasted time and wasted money.

Despite this, a keynote speaker remains an excellent way to inspire action and provide essential toolkits to teams; it’s simply a matter of finding a speaker who has the right combination of knowledge and charisma to hold attention and skillfully impart their insights.

An excellent way to achieve this is with a  business celebrity. Much more than just big names, these successful businesspeople offer the ability to relate to audiences as well as star power, making the double threats– and double wins for your team.

An award-winning business speaker and bestselling author, Daymond John’s time as a judge on Shark Tank saw him turning countless dreams into reality. A savvy businessman and dynamic presence, he has spent decades turning setbacks into opportunities, working with Fortune 500 companies and fresh-faced entrepreneurs to create lasting success and lead with greater impact.

Iconic MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez is perhaps more broadly known for his legendary baseball career, but he is also a prominent investor working with global companies across the real estate, entertainment, wellness, and technology industries. Combining his champion mindset from his sports career with over 2 decades of business experience, he has enhanced the value of over 30 companies in his portfolio, co-wons the Minnesota Timberwolves, and appears as a sports analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN. 

A breakout star on The Real Housewives of New York, entrepreneur and bestselling author Bethenny Frankel has established herself as a media icon, social media influencer, and business mogul. With a successful podcast, five bestsellers, and the lifestyle brand SkinnyGirl, Forbes has recognized her as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, granting her immense influence.

Cult-followed investor and serial entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary is one of the most voices in business and global economics. A judge on Dragon’s Den and later Shark Tank, he has spent decades advising and investing in some of the most innovative and promising businesses of the 21st century. His candor and experience have touched and motivated audiences from Fortune 100 giants to early-stage companies. 

Former NFL All-Star David Holloway is a team building and peak performance expert who applies what he learned leading the Arizona Cardinals to the Superbowl to his work as a performance strategist. A committed business partner who aims to raise leadership standards in every team he works with, his Performance 4 Framework has been utilized by giants like PepsiCo, Xerox, and Caterpillar.

A bestselling author and the star of Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, Tracy Tutor is a real estate expert with an undeniable presence and a history of working with some of the most powerful brands in the industry. A skilled negotiator and one of the most respected women in business today, she is invested in empowering women to seek their own business success.

Sharmi Albrechtsen is a roboticist, author, CEO and educator who made waves when her company, SmartGurlz, won her a deal with Daymond John on ABC’s Shark Tank. On a mission to close the gender gap in technology, Sharmi regularly partners with other game-changing innovators such as Girl Scouts of America and BlackGirlsCode to empower girls and young women to pursue STEM related subjects. Recognized for her work as an educator and entrepreneur, she has made numerous media appearances with CNN, Good Morning America, and the Huffington Post, to name just a few.

Likely the best-known cyclist in the world, 7-time Tour De France winner and endurance athlete Lance Armstrong has a truly unique tale of grit, tenacity, ruin, and reinvention. The host of two popular podcasts and a business founder, he is a realist with his eyes firmly focused on the future, spearheading the fight against cancer and acting as an angel investor in promising healthcare startups. 

Celebrity chef, TV darling and hospitality mogul Fabio Viviani leads one of the premier restaurant groups in the United States, Fabio Viviani Hospitality, which serves over 10 million meals a year from over 34 restaurants. Best known for appearances on Top Chef seasons 5 and 8, it is no exaggeration to say he is one of the most influential voices in the culinary industry, regularly making media appearances and headlining global food events. 

Elena Cardone is an influencer, investor and author who built and heads her own media empire. Starting off her career as a model and Hollywood actress, the bestselling author and sought-after speaker and mentor has a patented curriculum for business aspirants and currently helms the Women in Power show and co-hosts The G&E Show with her husband and business icon Grant Cardone.

Need the combination of star power and business experience to enrapture and educate your team members? Reach out to us at info@bigspeak.com to work with one of our amazing business celebrity speakers.