Mar 27, 2023
Top 10 Famous Motivational Speakers
Why would an event planner hire a famous motivational speaker for their next event? Simple. Increased ticket sales, attendance, and buzz. When you hire a famous motivational speaker to speak at your event, you will get all these things, plus create a lasting memory for your audience.
If you’re looking for a well-known motivational speaker, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with the Top 10 Famous Motivational Speakers. These speakers can not only lend name recognition to your event, but they can also provide the mindset and tools for your audience to change their lives.
1) Molly Bloom
Molly Bloom is a famous inspirational speaker, bestselling author of Molly’s Game, and the business mind behind the most exclusive, high-stakes poker game in the world. You may be more familiar with the Oscar-nominated movie about her life: Molly’s Game. She has wowed hundreds of audiences with her inspiring story, which covers starting her business, losing everything, overcoming addiction, and rebuilding her life.
2) James Clear
James Clear is a famous personal development keynote speaker who wrote the life-changing book Atomic Habits. His book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages. In his story-filled keynotes, James motivates audiences by showing how small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement can lead you to the life you want.
3) Kara Lawson
Coach Kara Lawson is a famous coach, motivator, and leader. She has reached beyond her team to inspire speaking audiences around the world with her “Handle Hard Better” viral pep talk. Sharing experiences gained as an Olympic gold medalist (both player and coach), Coach Kara challenges and inspires all of us to reach our full potential and focus on our dreams.
Magic Johnson is a motivational speaker best known to sports fans for his 13-year professional basketball career with the LA Lakers, which included 12 NBA All-Star games and an Olympic gold medal win. After retiring from professional basketball, Magic became a leading spokesperson for HIV education and an entrepreneur. In his talks, Magic delivers a passionate message about his life story, what motivated him, and how we can all make a difference in our community.
Bethany Hamilton came to fame as a teenage surfing sensation who lost her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark— then returned to competition. You may have read Bethany’s comeback story in the New York Times bestselling book Soul Surfer or seen the 2011 film. Bethany motivates audiences by sharing how she came back from tragedy to compete once again.
Lance Armstrong is a motivational and leadership speaker, angel investor, podcast host, cancer survivor, and one of the most controversial athletes in the history of sports. He is best known as the founder of the charity Livestrong and the seven-time Tour de France champion who was stripped of his titles for doping. In his talks, Lance shares his personal story of rising to the top and falling to the bottom. Audiences come away understanding how you need to own your mistakes so you can learn from them.
7) Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins is a top motivational keynote speaker, award-winning CNN commentator, bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule, and one of the most booked motivational speakers in the world. Mel provides insights and tools for action that are critical for selling, leadership development, innovation, and success.
Chris Gardner is a top inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and single parent who inspired the film The Pursuit of Happyness. After a series of adverse circumstances in the early 80s left Gardner homeless, he climbed to the top of the financial industry.
Amelia Rose Earhart is a top motivational keynote speaker, President of Fly With Amelia Foundation, and the youngest woman to fly around the world in a single-engine airplane. Amelia’s contagious enthusiasm for action has inspired the likes of Fortune 500 companies and the United States Air Force Academy.
10) Jesse Itzler
Jesse Itzler is a motivational speaker, former MTV rapper, bestselling author, and founder of Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut Water. Jesse motivates audiences to think of themselves as millionaires who just haven’t gotten paid yet.
If you would like to book a Top 10 Famous Motivational Speaker, contact BigSpeak Speakers Bureau today, a leading motivational speaker agency.
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