Historian Speakers

Telling original and unforgettable stories that illuminate the behind-the-scenes lives of American presidents and other titans, Michael Beschloss describes the leadership skills essential to almost every kind of success.

Helped find the missing 9/11 flag the firefighters raised at Ground Zero as host of the History Channel’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist, and eleven other thrillers....

The "hard sell" — persuading aggressively — is how most organizations and people do business. Mark Jeffries offers "soft" skills that work better.

Having closely examined the modern American presidency and American history overall, Mark Updegrove delivers unique insight on leadership and how those lessons can apply to all of us, while also offering perspective on the state of our nation—and...

Transforming live and virtual events, TV-ready speaker, moderator and emcee Nina Easton engages audiences with humanity, insight, and a deep understanding of what makes great leaders.  

Dr. Jason Chambers is one of the world's leading experts on the African-American consumer market. His work has been published in books and journals worldwide. In addition, he has consulted with national nonprofit organizations and Fortune 100 companies,...

Hitendra Wadhwa stands at the unique intersection of things – Science and Spirituality, Profit and Purpose, East and West, Inner and Outer, Personal and Professional. In his keynotes, Hitendra shares powerful ideas and inspiration on how to pursue...

Jeffrey A. Engel is widely considered the leading presidential historian of his generation. Educated at Cornell University, Oxford University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Yale University, he is a frequent media contributor, award-winning teacher, and has authored or edited...

Ken Burns calls Jonathan Eig one of America’s master storytellers. With best-selling books on Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali, and Lou Gehrig, he captures the lives of American heroes and makes them come to life in sometimes startling...

Dive into the mind of Fred Kaplan, the masterful narrator who weaves decades of global turmoil and diplomatic intricacies into riveting tales that not only captivate but enlighten. Kaplan transforms the complex dance of world affairs into narratives...

Richard Hurowitz offers thought-provoking insights derived from his vast expertise, sharing lessons of some of the greatest heroes in world history and how we can use them to create a better world, better institutional cultures, and prevent genocide...

Dr. Lauren Young, a Yale professor and national security expert, collaborates with Ukraine’s government to analyze current threats to liberal democracy through a historical lens. Her book, Hitler's Girl, unearths links between the English aristocracy and the Nazis,...

Scott Reich inspires audiences with a powerful message: citizenship is not just a duty — it’s a force for transformation. A presidential historian, nonprofit CEO, and father to a son with a rare neurological disorder, Reich weaves together...