Storytelling Speakers

Patrick Nelson shares his inspiring experiences from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to working on the NFL sidelines and equips participants with practical tips they can implement immediately. This highly engaging experience will take participants on a...

Alexandra O. Hudson, author and founder of Civic Renaissance, is an inspiring and engaging speaker who captivates audiences through storytelling and ideas. She has advised foreign governments, spoken at Stanford and Yale, and contributes to major media outlets....

After being rejected from every film school he applied to, AJ Bleyer became one of the youngest directors in the Directors Guild of America at age 27. His action-packed career has taken him from the Pentagon to zero-gravity,...

For more than 30 years Reggie Selma traveled the globe filming every U.S. president from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama. He’s had memorable behind the scenes conversations with some of history’s most iconic figures such as Nelson Mandela,...

Joe Sohm is the most published Americana photographer in the world — more than 1 million times on the hour around the world. Joe’s inspiring keynote talks are told by Joe and his multi-media videos are narrated by...

Trusted by Canva, Netflix, LinkedIn, TED Education, Jess Ekstrom brings humor, inspiration, and entertainment to every group she addresses. If you're looking for a refreshing experience to improve mindset, build purpose and fulfillment, and achieve unstoppable growth, look...

Philippe Petit has – literally – seen a view of the world no one else ever has or ever will: from a quarter of a mile in the air walking a ¾” steel cable rigged illegally between the...

Alan Eagle is an author, consultant, and an expert in helping leaders tell their compelling, powerful stories. He spent 16 years as a sales and communications executive at Google, and is the co-author of the best-selling books How Google...

Karen Eber is a captivating force in the world of storytelling and leadership. She is an expert at helping people become memorable and engaging communicators, leaders, and storytellers. Eber shows audiences how to inform, influence, and inspire others. She breaks down the...

Eric Sheninger is a sought-after speaker, guiding school leaders and educators to embrace evidence-based strategies that improve teaching, learning, and leadership.  From pioneering New Milford High School's transformation to becoming an acclaimed author and speaker, he empowers educators...

Jake Knapp is a startup investor, former leader at Google, and New York Times best-selling author. His methods for building successful businesses and transforming teamwork have been adopted and proven at the world’s most innovative companies. What makes...

Jane Ferguson is an award-winning war reporter, national security expert, broadcaster, and writer on international affairs, media, female leadership in the world, and human rights. 

Engaging keynotes on leadership, strategy, and mastering the digital economy. A Harvard Expert-in-Residence, tech founder, and media influencer, Pamela Rucker helps organizations reimagine the future of their business with audience-friendly talks that inspire the room, equip your leaders,...

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...

Justin Wren is passionate about helping others find true, meaningful purpose in life. He believes that this purpose can empower individuals to overcome challenges, improve performance, and create lasting impact.

Julie Uhrman embodies determination as she worked to build Angel City differently, not thinking of it as a sports team but as a platform for equity and impact, leading with passion and purpose to drive profitability. Angel City...

Described as “The Thought Leader of Humanness,” Matthew Emerzian and his inspirational story and Mattering Mindset™ framework have transformed millions of lives and countless organizations. Mattering is the new Future of Work—Culture, Leadership, Belonging, and Engagement. You matter™.

Mary Louise Kelly’s voice is known and loved by millions, from her years anchoring NPR’s flagship afternoon news program, All Things Considered.

Marc Koehler is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, Best Selling Leadership Author, 35+ Years Leading Teams Through Pressure, Uncertainty, and Constant Disruption, and Founder of the Leadership Development and Research Firm Lead with Purpose.

Known as the Ambassador of Hope, Andre Norman discovered his inner power, transforming extreme adversity into an unstoppable edge that catapulted him from the depths of confinement to Harvard and beyond.

Individuals and organizations all face pivotal defining moments. Ultimately, what matters more than the moment is how you respond to it. What you do next will define you. Hear the inspiring story of Fred Guttenberg and how he...

Mark Schulman’s ultra high-energy presentation is where music, video, audience interaction, and the secrets of rockstar performance collide. He inspires audiences to hack the rockstar attitude, to discover the joy and success that comes when they’re fully engaged...

Captain Sandy Yawn shares her unique stories with universal themes that will help anyone at events all over the world from SXSW to corporate events. Handling the threat of pirates to working with some of the world’s richest...

Adam Braun seamlessly weaves together the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and social impact, captivating audiences with his inspiring journey and empowering message. As the founder of Pencils of Promise, Braun is a visionary leader. He has a compelling...