Achieve extraordinary results at your event by choosing our speakers bureau to book peak performance keynote speakers. These speakers are experts in unlocking the strategies and mindsets that drive exceptional success. Whether in business, sports, or personal development, our carefully selected peak performance speakers deliver powerful insights, motivation, and actionable takeaways to elevate your audience's performance.
Rashmi Airan is a captivating speaker, transformation expert, and Ivy League-educated attorney. As a former Wall Street investment banker and independent law practitioner, she faced a federal prison sentence that reshaped her life. Now, she inspires leaders to embrace vulnerability and resilience through her RISE THROUGH IT™ framework. With her story of overcoming unimaginable challenges and over 30 years of experience, Rashmi has collaborated with Fortune 100 companies, empowering others how to break free from fear and turn setbacks into success.
Flow State Speaker & Violinist Diane Allen is an Award-Winning International Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, and thought leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy, and fulfillment in one’s work and life by accessing the flow state. Diane is best known for her experiential Keynotes, Training, and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™. Her three-step Flow Strategy™ system empowers people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love their job & life.
Eleanor Allen is a global executive with over a decade of C-suite experience in Fortune 500 companies and international nonprofits, driving revenue growth, market expansion, and employee engagement. As a former CEO of B Lab Global, she managed significant infrastructure projects and was inducted into the National Academy of Engineers in 2020. Eleanor speaks on leadership and operational excellence at global events like TEDx and the World Economic Forum. She is passionate about empowering leaders and supporting women.
One of the most iconic athletes and recognizable names in the world, Lance Armstong’s incredible journey has a massive impact with audiences. Learn what it takes to be the best, to win at all costs (and then pay the cost). Lance’s story of grit, tenacity and overcoming Stage 3 testicular cancer to win 7 consecutive Tour de France races is fascinating. His story of redemption and reinvention is powerful and he shares with the audience what happened, how it happened and that he is 100% accountable for his journey.
Bill Benjamin is an expert in Emotional Intelligence, Performance, and Leadership with advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and 25 years of business experience. He shares his early career struggles with leadership under pressure and teaches practical techniques for improvement. As a partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP), Bill contributes to creating high-performance, high-accountability cultures through the Last 8% Culture System. His scientific approach and dynamic style resonate with analytical audiences like surgeons, U.S. Marines, and NASA engineers, making him a sought-after speaker.
Best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is a peak-performance business speaker keynoting over 120 events annually across all seven continents. With 25 years in sports media, he studies the DNA of Hall of Fame athletes and championship teams, sharing insights on why certain teams win consistently. Inspired by the "Good to Great" concept, Ross combines sports stories with case studies to provide actionable strategies for increasing sales, overcoming disruption, and building stronger relationships.
Chris Bertish is a professional speaker, big wave surfing Mavericks champion, stand up paddle board Guinness World Record holder, best-selling author, award-winning film director, philanthropist, conservationist, ocean pioneer and entrepreneur.
He was recently recognized as one of the Top 5 Speakers in South Africa and selected as one of the Genius 100-Global Visionaries for the future, by the Einstein Institute, both for excellence in his disciplines and universal global positive influence. Together, Chris and his fellow visionaries, Deepak Chopra, Sir Ken Robinson, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Shimon Peres are collaborating with the intent to inspire the next generation of geniuses.
Jason was responsible for the creative development process at Warner Bros. Studios, marketing legendary movies in EMEA from the Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Films, Joker, Aquaman, The Batman/Dark Knight films, through to Oscar winners like A Star Is Born, iconic comedies and even chilling horror franchises with the IT films. He has worked directly with some of the world’s most legendary film-makers, storytellers, cast and film studios for 20 years and distills a number of their insider techniques into easy to use, yet powerful tips we can all employ immediately to improve our innovation, creativity and storytelling. All told with behind the scenes stories and iconic film content. Jason continues to work with the big Hollywood studios and on a wide variety of major movie releases with his production company.
Legendary for running the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game frequented by A-List Hollywood celebrities and sports figures, Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women. She shares a life journey of triumph, ruin, and reinvention—from Olympic dreams crushed by a career-ending accident to seeing her multi-million-dollar business threatened by organized crime and shut down by the FBI. Her story of grit, resilience, and self-determination inspires corporate audiences and earns stellar reviews.
Dia Bondi helps transformational leaders find their voice and lead with it. She worked with Rio de Janeiro to win the right to host the Summer Olympics and catalyzes leaders across industries to speak powerfully. Her first book “Ask Like an Auctioneer : How To Ask For More and Get It” is relevant to everyone but has a goal to help 1 million women ask for more and get it.
From a 10-year-old kid doing shows in the kitchen for his “Gram” to becoming a 3-time “Best of Las Vegas” winner, Jeff Civillico has always had a heart to connect with people. He wants to make you laugh, to make you smile, to make you cheer! Jeff wants you to leave lighter and brighter, taking a ripple of happiness with you. Jeff’s genuine love for performing, his business savvy and his signature grit proved to be a winning combination— heralded as the youngest Producer/Headliner in Las Vegas, named “Entertainer of the Year” and voted “Best of Las Vegas” 3 years in a row.
James Clear, author of the #1 bestseller Atomic Habits, is a sought-after keynote speaker on habits, decision-making, and improvement. His book has sold 15+ million copies in 60+ languages. Featured in Time, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, he also teaches a MasterClass and writes a weekly newsletter for 3+ million subscribers, blending storytelling, research, and personal insights.
Dan Cnossen is a decorated Navy SEAL veteran and Paralympic athlete who turned personal tragedy into triumph. After losing his legs in Afghanistan, he pushed his physical and mental limits to become a world-class skier. Now a sought-after speaker, Dan shares his experiences in leadership, overcoming adversity, and mental resilience. His message encourages audiences to pursue excellence regardless of the obstacles they face, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and success.
Heather J Crider is a certified neuroperformance coach and leading expert in high-performance growth and thought transformation. She empowers overwhelmed professionals to beat burnout, unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, and unlock unstoppable performance and boundless energy. Heather combines deep financial expertise with neuroscience insights to drive transformative results. She also hosts the Go Reflect Yourself Podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Brainz Magazine, and Thrive Global.
Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records. Combining his entertainment ability with a powerful message regarding success through contribution and service, Dave has made a difference in the lives of thousands, and his impact continues to grow each year as he shares his philosophy and wisdom through speaking and writing.
Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on 21st-century Collaboration and Connectional Intelligence. She challenges audiences and organizations to innovate faster and further, together. Her newest book – Digital Bod Language – decodes the new signals and cues of effective collaboration and teamwork in a digital-first human workplace.
For the past 15 years, Matthew Emerzian has been on a mission to create a world where everyone embraces how much and why they matter. He is the bestselling author of four books, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, having taken the stage for Zoom, Google, Outreach, HP, Jack in the Box, Chili's, Genentech, Amgen, and more, and his work has been hailed by Oprah.com, The Today Show, Fast Company, and several other media outlets.
Paul Epstein is a former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams and a 2x best-selling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster. In 2022, he was named one of SUCCESS magazine’s top thought leaders who get results—alongside Tony Robbins, Brené Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mel Robbins—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today.
Trent Gillespie is a tech innovation expert with over 25 years of experience, including nearly a decade leading global growth and AI initiatives at Amazon. Now the CEO of Stellis AI, Trent serves as a guide to AI-powered business growth to businesses of all sizes. Through his transformative keynotes, he empowers business leaders to harness AI, driving innovation and unlocking new avenues for sustainable success.
Michelle Anne Johnson is a speaker, coach, consultant, and former Hollywood actress who helps individuals unlock their personal power through authenticity, confidence, and purpose. With a BA in Psychology and an MBA, she has starred in over 30 top television shows, including Friends and NCIS. Michelle has worked with Fortune 500 companies, teaching teams to communicate with presence and cultivate leadership skills. Her dynamic keynotes focus on cultivating confidence, authenticity, and purposeful leadership in the corporate world.
Thomas Kolditz, a retired Brigadier General and renowned leadership expert with over 30 years of experience, has led organizations and directed leadership programs at prestigious institutions such as Yale School of Management and West Point. As the author of "In Extremis Leadership: Leading As If Your Life Depended On It," he is a sought-after speaker known for sharing practical insights and captivating stories from his extensive career, offering actionable takeaways for effective leadership in challenging environments.
Jeremie Kubicek, an experienced keynote speaker and author, is a relational intelligence expert dedicated to helping teams lead themselves by fostering self-awareness.
James is originally From Calgary, Alberta Canada. He grew up a wrestler and later in life came to love endurance racing to escape the hectic routine of Corporate America. After losing everything in 2008, James turned to his new found passion for triathlon racing and went on to break two world records within three years. In 2015 James accomplished the unthinkable despite everyone saying his end goal was impossible. He completed 50 Ironman distance triathlons, in 50 days, in each of the 50 United States.
Mike Lee is a globally recognized keynote speaker, #1 best-selling author, and coach who shares high-performance leadership lessons from inside the hearts and minds of NBA’s elite. Through his work, he supports individual contributors, leaders, and organizations in elevating engagement, winning the war for talent, and creating cultures of belonging in a world of disruption.
Jamelle Lindo is an emotional intelligence executive coach and keynote speaker dedicated to helping leaders harness the power of emotions in the workplace. With nearly two decades of experience and over 10,000 hours of coaching, he empowers executives to enhance their emotional intelligence for stronger, more resilient teams. As the founder of PARADIGM People Development and a certified coach through the ICF, Jamelle aims to cultivate emotionally intelligent workplaces that foster well-being and sustainable growth.
Chaunté Lowe is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Lowe a mother of 3, a wife, and a business owner; she is also a professional athlete, an American Record Holder, a 4-time Olympian, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion. She has been in high demand since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics while undergoing chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for breast cancer.
Jennifer Magley is the Chief Brand Officer of The Basketball League (TBL) and Basketball Super League (BSL). She is also a consultant, speaker, contributor to FORBES, and former professional athlete specializing in connecting top talent with opportunities onstage, on camera, and in the boardroom. She has placed talent at Fortune-level companies and has a background in recruiting, partnership relations, and contract negotiations. As a Keynote Speaker and Consultant, she has spent over a decade helping successful people become unstoppable. Magley is a former NCAA Division I Head Coach and has received national media coverage, notably by USA Today, CNN, ESPN, Foundr Magazine, and US News & World Report.
Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) defies stereotypes. She was a jet fighter pilot, a combat veteran, and the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron. But her distinguished 21-year Air Force career came to an end when a devastating tick-borne illness left her unable to speak or walk for ten months leaving Nicole’s indomitable spirit to fight back against overwhelming odds and prevail.
Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, is currently one of the most-read columnists for Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and peak-performance strategist. Using a real-world approach, He specializes in maximizing the performance of organizations, teams, and individuals all over the world.
Patrick McAndrew, a global thought leader on productivity and performance, helps organizations break free from the "Productivity Paradox," where busyness equates to progress. Through his work with leading organizations, Patrick teaches professionals how to reclaim their focus, skyrocket their productivity, and achieve extraordinary results.
Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Augmented Era– where the greatest competitive advantage comes from optimizing human performance. As a keynote speaker, Heather gives lucidity to complex topics through her research rich, graphic frameworks, and powerful metaphors. LinkedIn ranked her as its #1 global voice for education and was listed as one of the Top 50 Female Futurists in Forbes. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman describes her as “the oasis” when it comes to insights into the future of work. McGowan is the coauthor of The Adaptation Advantage (April 2020) and the Empathy Advantage (March 2023).
Called a “master storyteller,” Anthony McLean delivers lively, actionable presentations on Culture, Wellness, and Inclusion. Author of “All Fired Up: Optimize Mental Health to Ignite Joy and Fuel Peak Performance”, he’s worked with leading organizations such as PepsiCo, AT&T, Intel, TD Bank, Coca-Cola, and more. McLean shows audiences how human connection is the key to boosting individual and team performance.
Travis Mills is a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who became a quadruple amputee after an IED explosion in Afghanistan. Despite his injuries, he became a motivational speaker, author, and advocate for veterans, founding the Travis Mills Foundation to support post-9/11 veterans and their families through adaptive programs.
Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a respected and award-winning visionary when it comes to building high-performing teams and cultures, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Performing Under Pressure. His work with leaders from Fortune 100 companies, U.S. Marines, Olympic athletes, NBA, and NFL teams has provided him with considerable opportunities to test his science-based tools in environments of high pressure.
Amy Michelle Purdy is an American actress, model, para-snowboarder, motivational speaker, fashion designer and author. Purdy is a 2014 Paralympic bronze medalist, 2018 Paralympics silver medalist, and co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports.
As chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company. Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company, and his vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways.
Mike Robbins is the author of five books and an expert in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, and Team Performance. He delivers motivational keynotes and seminars, empowering people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work and perform at their best. His clients include Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and many others. Mike is also a member of the National Speakers Association and has been featured in NPR, ABC News, and Forbes. He hosts the podcast, We're All In This Together.
Rachel Rodgers is the CEO/Founder of Hello Seven, a company empowering women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA individuals to build seven-figure businesses. She's a bestselling author and has appeared on major media outlets. As an attorney-turned-entrepreneur, Black woman, and self-made millionaire, Rachel's mission is to help end the cycle of overworking, under-earning, and financial stress. She also runs The Hello Seven Foundation, a non-profit addressing disparities in maternal health care.
Dan Roth is an internationally recognized recruiter and professional speaker known for his engaging storytelling and advocacy for mental health, LGBTQIA rights, and neurodiversity. After pivoting to recruitment during the pandemic, he built a platform on LinkedIn that connects job seekers with bias-free resources. Dan has reached millions through his speaking engagements, including international keynotes, and has been featured in major media outlets. His mission is to empower individuals through exploration and awareness.
Mark’s journey from a classically trained cellist to the first-call drummer for the world’s top artists showcases the immense power of attitude, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. With over 32 years of experience, he brings energy to music and motivational speaking. His presentations offer valuable tips for organizations, teams, and leaders. His speaking style resonates deeply with corporate audiences, offering inspiration and practical tools for development.
Carol Ann Small is an internationally recognized motivational humorist and stress expert with over 20 years of experience. She helps organizations combat burnout and enhance work-life balance through engaging presentations based on scientific research. Her philosophy, "Small Changes to Big Results," shows how simple adjustments can lead to significant improvements. Carol was featured on ABC's Good Morning America and HEALTH Magazine. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, believing that "Happy employees are productive employees.
Dr. Natalie Stavas, a healer and educator, leads as Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at UC San Diego. Her heroic response during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings earned recognition from President Obama and media outlets. She's committed to preventing childhood violence and providing medical care in Haiti. Dr. Stavas conducts research on vulnerable children and COVID-19's impact. Featured in Runner's World and NY Times, she inspires with her remarkable journey.
Nick Tasler is an acclaimed thought leader, organizational psychologist, and #1 best-selling author of four counter-intuitive books on the art and science of making decisions and leading change. The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and other prominent media outlets have featured his work. He has helped numerous global organizations, including Microsoft, FedEx, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, The Royal Bank of Canada, and Yale University, navigate change and achieve unprecedented growth.
James Taylor is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and speaker on creativity, sustainability, innovation, and AI. For over 20 years, he has advised CEOs, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, leaders, writers, and rockstars on how to design innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and build a sustainable future. He hosts The SuperCreativity Podcast and TV Show, has worked with clients like Apple, Sony, Cisco, and IBM, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.
Robert B. Tucker is an acclaimed innovation expert and business futurist, serving as the President of The Innovation Resource. With over 30 years of experience, Tucker guides organizations in fostering innovation and adapting to future trends. He is the author of influential books such as Driving Growth Through Innovation and is a sought-after keynote speaker known for his actionable insights and strategic vision.
Dr. Brynn Winegard is a renowned business professor, professional speaker, and expert in applied neuroscience and positive psychology. She is dedicated to helping professionals achieve peak mental performance at work by understanding and utilizing their brain better. Dr. Winegard holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and PhD, and teaches graduate and executive learners at various institutions. She has conducted research through Harvard Medical School and is a fellow with Harvard-McLean Hospital IOC Research Institute.
Darren Woodson is the Managing Principal at Cresa, a Super Bowl Champion, Former Dallas Cowboy, and ESPN Analyst. After a successful 12-year career as the leading tackler for the Dallas Cowboys, Woodson understands the importance of embracing change, accepting criticism, and fostering healthy competition. Darren shares practical skills for building cultures of excellence. With his insights, audiences nationwide gain valuable tools for creating effective teams, cultivating exceptional business cultures, and finding joy in life.
Justin Wren, also known as "The Big Pygmy," is a former MMA fighter, national champion wrestler, UFC veteran, and bestselling author. After battling depression, addiction, and finding his purpose living among the Mbuti Pygmy people, he founded Fight for the Forgotten, a non-profit dedicated to providing clean water and support to marginalized communities. Armed with transformative storytelling, he empowers people to find purpose, attain peak performance, and create lasting change.