Peak Performance Speakers

Shawn Achor shares the recent scientific breakthroughs in the study of happiness and inspires audiences to become lightning rods for change.

Derek Daly competed as a professional race car driver for 17 years before becoming a television motor sports personality and businessman. Derek raced in Formula One, Indy Car and World Sports Cars. He now uses the analogy of...

Mark King is not just a speaker; he is a rare leader whose real-life successes offer a roadmap for corporate leaders aiming to harness innovation and drive significant change within their industries. His presentations are not only inspirational...

John Foley inspires with lessons from the Navy's elite Blue Angels flying team. These core values are the key to world-class performance in any field.

Erik Wahl is a recognized artist and speaker who—using art as a vehicle—inspires professionals to achieve greater levels of performance.

To thrive in today's multi-generational workforce, Tamara Erickson shows that leaders must understand how to create an environment of collaboration to innovate effectively.

With her trademark wit and energy, inspirational teacher Agapi Stassinopoulos shares her principles for empowerment and success for both businesses and individuals.

Actor, producer and athlete Geena Davis has spent her career breaking the mold and pushing boundaries. She is an uplifting reminder that anything is possible when you set your sights high.

CEO and business thinker Margaret Heffernan challenges the most common business practices that make us feel comfortable – but leave us in the dark.

As a history-making mountain climber, corporate executive and author, Susan Ershler inspires audiences to challenge their perceived limitations and reach new heights of business and personal success.

One of the world’s leading business minds, Joseph Grenny's study and application of the very best social-science research has helped thousands of organizations achieve new levels of performance by changing human behavior.

Dara Torres' inspiring story of competing in the Olympics at age 41 shows us all that no matter how big your dreams are, you're never too old to achieve them.

Mike Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire navy – using the same crew....

Passionate about creating great teams—and ensuring that they're properly led—Pat Lencioni shows you how to meet your everyday organizational and business challenges.

The Major League Baseball pitcher who was born with only one hand, Jim Abbott shares with audiences the keys to adapting, persevering and removing obstacles to success.

The most respected manager in baseball today, Joe Torre shares his individual and organizational secrets of success, sacrifice, communication, trust and dealing with adversity.

The man who made some of the most startling undersea discoveries in recent years, Robert Ballard describes what it was like to locate the Titanic, among other sunken famous ships.

Times change—timeless wisdom endures. Charismatic Tom Morris delivers an inspiring message based on what the great philosophers had to say about the timeless challenges organizations face today, from building a winning culture to the tools needed to unleash...

One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Pat Riley understands the keys to gaining a competitive advantage—and winning.

Losing his successful football career at 35 to a serious injury, Joe Theismann learned firsthand how to think, analyze, and reinvent in the face of adversity and change.

Revitalizing people is Ken Blanchard's passion. He has authored over 30 books since The One Minute Manager and remains a champion of life-long learning and personal growth.

In tough economic times, keeping customers loyal is vital to growth and profits. Chip Bell helps organizations create innovative service breakthroughs that cement relationships.

In her bestselling book Quiet and her record-smashing TED Talk, Susan Cain began the Quiet Revolution to show us how to tap into our “quiet side” and transform the way we innovate, lead, and communicate.

A renowned tennis player, James Blake regales his audiences with his experiences with overcoming adversity and the value of perseverance.