Storytelling Speakers

A master storyteller and "in-the-trenches" expert on high-performance teamwork, lateral thinking, and change psychology. Shane Snow is a renowned journalist, three-time bestselling author, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and experienced CEO who has helped launch billion-dollar companies, produced movies...

Constance Schwartz-Morini teaches leaders how to execute with discipline and turn vision into results.

John Kirby is a retired Navy Rear Admiral who served at the highest levels of American national security and continues to maintain active relationships with the military and intelligence leaders shaping events around the world today. He offers...

Sophia Bush is an acclaimed actress, dedicated activist, and successful entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Work in Progress. She is renowned for her advocacy for social justice and gender equality. As an advisor to the First Women’s...

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Behavioral scientist and leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape us, Dr. Jennifer Aaker empowers leaders to build purpose-filled, innovative, and joyful (yes, joyful) workplaces.

Lisa Genova is masterful at inspiring organizations and people to gain greater insight into empathy, brain health, and the science of memory.

As the former co-CEO of Chipotle, Monty Moran led the expansion of the brand from 400 to more than 2,500 locations and brought in more than $23 billion in revenue. His people-first leadership is grounded in the belief...

Kyle Carpenter will captivate audiences with the lessons he's learned about adversity, sharing his new-found perspective on life.

Michele Thornton Ghee has worked at some of the world’s most powerful media brands, helping organizations leverage cultural relevance and create programs that connect authentically to consumers. A global leader and powerhouse visionary, she teaches audiences about personal...

Richard Montañez's riveting and inspiring story proves that all of us are just one great idea away from our dreams. Hear this one-time janitor tell you how he fanned a spark of innovation into the billion dollar worldwide...

Jonathan Mildenhall has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Audi, Smirnoff, General Motors, Guinness and PlayStation. He has helped companies innovate and strive for diverse and inclusive representation not only in the marketing...

Tim Urban was a cult-favorite blogger and illustrator amongst smart hipsters (some with names like Elon Musk) before the secret got out and his TED Talk became one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time, with more...

Former Tesla, Apple, and Gap Inc. executive, George Blankenship, drives businesses toward innovation and transforms companies from status quo market contenders to forward-thinking and dynamic companies of the future.

Ali Wentworth shares humorous and endearing stories dissecting modern life, with signature wit and charm.

"Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different… to think out of the box." – Walter Isaacson

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope, and hard-won success.

One of the world’s most respected and acclaimed broadcast journalists, Ted Koppel provides audiences with in-depth analysis, commentary and perspective on the current events that shape our world every day.

One of the most admired women in journalism, Meredith Vieira offers a candid, in-depth conversation about the stories she has covered and the lessons they have taught her.

Monumental in his contribution to American culture, Douglas Brinkley takes the historical lessons of the past and applies them to the present and our future.

When a roadside bomb severely injured her network journalist husband Bob Woodruff, Lee Woodruff discovered how quickly life can change—and what you can learn from surviving a crisis.

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

Unmatched in political insight, George Will provides witty, trenchant, and always-informed commentary on politics, the economy, and American society.

Kevin Carroll is transforming business culture and team engagement by embracing the power of purposeful play.