Motivational Speakers
WSB’s motivational and inspirational speakers impart stories of grit, determination, and overcoming adversity. With elevated advice and soul-stirring stories, they spur action and encourage us to break the mold.
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Bear Grylls
Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist
"If all you take from our time together is this, know the power of unrelenting, unwavering resilience…" – Bear Grylls
Roger Ferguson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) (2008-2021); Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors, U.S. Federal Reserve System (1999-2006)
"In a crisis moment, showing some empathy gets people to follow you." – Roger Ferguson
Arianna Huffington
Founder and CEO of Thrive
"Company culture is a company's immune system." – Arianna Huffington
"If all you take from our time together is this, know the power of unrelenting, unwavering resilience…" – Bear Grylls
Bear Grylls
Host of Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and YOU vs Wild; Adventurer; Author; Philanthropist
"In a crisis moment, showing some empathy gets people to follow you." – Roger Ferguson
Roger Ferguson
President and Chief Executive Officer, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) (2008-2021); Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors, U.S. Federal Reserve System (1999-2006)
"Company culture is a company's immune system." – Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington
Founder and CEO of Thrive
Who We Are
WSB is the world’s largest talent agency specializing in corporate speaking events. For more than 40 years, the Washington Speakers Bureau has helped connect event hosts with the best keynote speakers in the world. We take pride in representing only the very best keynote and motivational speakers.
Our team of seasoned speaking agents and event managers approach every event with one goal: find the perfect speaker, execute flawlessly, and make our clients shine on the day of their big event.
Leadership Speakers
Leaders are not born – they’re made. Shaped by their experiences, these industry titans understand what it takes to create, lead, and manage successful teams. With deep skills and strategic insights, these leadership keynote speakers provide much-needed perspective to help drive success at your organization.
Sales Speakers
Selling is the lifeblood of every business. The majority of sales speakers offer the same stories, overused metaphors, and tips most teams have heard time and time again. Fresh insights and takeaways don’t have to be a pipe dream. WSB’s sales speakers are committed to creating experiences that leave teams excited to reach for more.
MORE THAN JUST A SPEAKER AGENCY
We understand the transformative power of real-world human connections. We aim to create experiences that spark engagement, enable change, and enrich lives.
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