These 49 Motivational speakers give free virtual presentations to groups anywhere in the country, with no fee, no honorarium and no mileage. Book one as the keynote for an online conference, a webinar, a team meeting or a club, with stories of resilience, mindset and purpose. Each card shows the city where the speaker is based.
Los Angeles & Orange County
CEO, Operator, Transformation Expert, Young Performance Advisory
Brad Young is a business operator, entrepreneur, and performance advisor who works with founders, executives, and professionals navigating high-pressure environments where clarity, resilience, and execution matter. Throughout his career Brad has built companies, led teams, negotiated complex business situations, and navigated periods of intense adversity that required rebuilding, reinvention, and relentless forward momentum. Those experiences
Los Angeles & Orange County
Founder, The Armendarez Method
Mary Armendarez is a transformational speaker, visionary coach, and podcast host celebrated for her unparalleled ability to ignite personal breakthroughs and inspire lasting change. With over a decade of expertise, she masterfully blends spiritual wisdom, scientific principles, and her signature Power-Retrieval healing techniques to guide individuals in reclaiming their power, aligning with their soul’s purpose,
Washington D.C.
Networking, Like Life is a Process not an Event
Dan is a published author, successful community builder and one of the highest-endorsed individuals on LinkedIn. His networking keynote talks and interactive workshops include major universities, national associations and businesses. Dan’s corporate experience includes leading sales teams for British Telecom and Verizon Communications,
Los Angeles & Orange County
Business & Motivational Keynote Speaker | Blind Community Advocate | The Money Counselor™, Financial State of Minds
Darrin Harvey is a financial education coach, business advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and blind entrepreneur. His sessions make finance practical and actionable by connecting credit, debt, savings, cash flow, business growth, and decision-making with the mindset and behaviors needed to create lasting change. As a member of the visually impaired community, Darrin shares a
Washington D.C.
CEO, Global Computers & Networks
Dominique is a first-generation immigrant from Angola who has forged his path through code, land, and a multitude of lessons learned firsthand. He has launched and lost businesses, scaled real estate investments, and developed custom technology solutions for companies spanning various sectors. Notably, he has also operated a commercial farm, an experience that has cultivated
Indianapolis
Founder, EYE CAN Coaching
Gerardo "Gerry" Linarducci, known affectionately as Ducci, is a dynamic speaker, coach, and advocate for personal transformation. With a compelling stage presence and a passion for helping others unlock their potential, Gerry has dedicated his career to empowering individuals to break through barriers and achieve lasting success. As the founder of the 'Eye Can' coaching
Chicago
Keynote Speaker, Certified High-Performance Coach, No Woman Left Behind
Rosie Zilinskas is a keynote speaker, former Fortune 500 Executive Vice President, and the creator of The Articulation Gap: the distance between the impact you create and the impact leadership recognizes and rewards. After years of believing her results would speak for themselves, a senior executive told her four words that changed her career: "You
Phoenix
Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
Dr. Deitra C. Payne is an achievement and accountability coach, motivational speaker, and Founder & CEO of Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC, based in Arizona. With over 15 years of experience as a college and university professor teaching human resource management and business, she brings a rare blend of academic credibility and real-world wisdom
Los Angeles & Orange County
CEO & Co-Founder, FuguTech
Pierre Rogers is CEO and Co-Founder of FuguTech and a speaker with over 15 years of experience leading teams and presenting to audiences across financial services, technology, and professional development. He held leadership roles at Columbia Management (Bank of America) and Prudential Investments before co-founding his own company. In 2019, Pierre's world changed when he
Chicago
CEO and Professor, LiveWright
Dr. Judith Wright is a transformational leader, bestselling author, educator, and internationally recognized pioneer in human development whose life's work explores one of the most consequential questions we can ask: What becomes possible when we stop merely living the lives we inherited and begin consciously becoming who we were meant to be? She draws on
Los Angeles & Orange County
Student, University of California, Riverside
Wendy Oppong is a resilient Ghanaian immigrant who courageously navigated the challenges of a new world, transforming from a quiet and shy individual into a beacon of confidence and determination. With a dream to help others unlock their potential through public speaking, Wendy has emerged herself in opportunities where she had to exercise personal and
Phoenix
Inspirational Speaker, The Pumpkin Man
US Navy Veteran. Dan has been a member of multiple Toastmaster clubs for more than 12 years. He received the Distinguished Toastmaster award in 2014, and has competed in humorous and international speech contests. Helping more than 900 families buy or sell a home since 1980, he has received multiple sales awards. His favorite aspects
Chicago and Indianapolis
Motivational & Business Keynote Speaker | Emcee | Facilitator , Strategy Hackers
Troy Sandidge is a global keynote speaker, emcee, author, and workshop facilitator. As a TEDx speaker who delivered the opening talk at Makerere University in Uganda, sharing stages featuring Oprah Winfrey, President Barack Obama, Daymond John, Russell Brunson, and Gary Vaynerchuk. His sessions fuse growth strategy, leadership, mindset, marketing, and human performance into high-energy experiences.
Dallas-Fort Worth
Author, Leadership Coach, Former Professional Football Player
Trey Watts is a former University of Tulsa football player, former professional athlete with the Rams organization, published author, leadership coach, and speaker. His story is one of resilience, faith, failure, recovery, and personal transformation. After experiencing success in athletics, Trey also walked through major personal challenges that forced him to rebuild his life from
Chicago
Dynamic Life Strategist, Asjohnson Agency
Ask Adam Live is built on a simple belief: Life is always happening for us, not to us. Through transformational keynotes, workshops, and coaching experiences, Adam S. Johnson helps individuals reframe challenges, overcome limiting beliefs, and discover their soul's purpose. The result is greater clarity, renewed confidence, and a life lived with intention, passion, and
Chicago
Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker, Educator, Leading to Action
Dr. Susan Neustrom is dedicated to helping people and leaders make positive changes and do amazing things. With a wealth of experience in corporate and nonprofit leadership positions, Susan is a certified leadership coach, faculty at DePaul and National Louis University, and author of “The Comfort Zone Illusion-Leaving your Comfort Zone is not so Hard
Chicago
Producer, Actress, Public Speaker, Author
Cherise's story of triumph and healing inspires and motivates others to believe that anything is possible! An Emmy-nominated cooking show television producer, actress, songwriter, recording artist, entrepreneur, and author of motivational title, “You Can Soar.” Baker/Blogger for Nestle Tollhouse’s “100 Days Bake Some Good” campaign and 2017 Guinness Book of Record Holder. Cherise has accumulated
Los Angeles & Orange County
Author and Trainer, True Meridian Group
Susan Houston is the speaker event planners book when they want the room to change. A TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and creator of The Doubt Committee Framework™ — a proven methodology that dismantles the secondhand beliefs silently shrinking high-achieving women's courage and keeping them stuck — she has built a movement of women
Los Angeles & Orange County
Spiritual Coach, The Prosperous Proprietor
Hello, my name is Kathleen Kroner! Born and raised in Los Angeles, I am a native Angeleno and bilingual in English and Spanish. I owned and operated a successful family retail business for 25 years, where I created and taught style workshops that empowered women to feel confident in their own skin. In 2006, I
Washington D.C.
Speaker & Pressure Strategist, Michelle Hutchings-Medina, LLC
Michelle Hutchings-Medina is a certified professional coach, speaker, and former oncology executive with more than 30 years in healthcare. She began her career as a radiation therapist and later led cancer center operations before transitioning into oncology-specific technology sales. Today, Michelle brings her front-line experience in care delivery, leadership, and resilience to stages nationwide—helping healthcare
Indianapolis
Founder/CEO, Phronetic Growth Solutions
Matt's career performing in front of crowds is quite diverse and extensive, similar to his life experiences. A life that started in a very small town in Indiana eventually led him to collegiate athletics as not only an athlete, but also a coach. He has also proven to be a top performer in his career
Phoenix
Master Certified Mindset Coach, Mindful Balance Transformational Coaching
As an award-winning and international Certified Mindset Coach, Frankie Kounouho has helped hundreds to overcome major life challenges and achieve balance and clarity in their everyday lives. Frankie's purpose as an in-demand speaker and master certified coach is to help individuals identify and unlock their potential, and empower themselves to thrive and flourish.
Washington D.C.
Strengths Coach, ALO Perspective
Amy McDuffie-Blackett is a Career and Leadership Strengths Coach who partners with individuals, leaders, and teams to clarify strengths, improve performance, and create fulfilling careers. Through coaching and team workshops, she helps clients enhance collaboration, build trust, and lead with greater confidence. With 18 years at MITRE, she led enterprise-wide strengths initiatives, coached leaders through
Dallas-Fort Worth
Performance Coach | Former D1 Athlete & ICU Nurse., CxD Performance, LLC
Discipline Isn't Birthed. It's Built. CJ Cleveland built his discipline in two places most people only see from the outside: a Division I football field and a hospital's ICU. At Louisiana Tech, he arrived unranked, no scholarship, no guarantees. While camp broke other guys down, CJ stayed locked in one period at a time until
Milwaukee
Founder & Coach, Aletheia Life & Leadership Coaching
Heather is the founder of Aletheia Life & Leadership Coaching, a practice named for the Ancient Greek concept of "unconcealing truth." Her work is built on a singular, powerful premise: You are not broken; you are emerging. Heather’s transformational approach blends evidence-based coaching, narrative identity theory, and deep lived experience. She walks with clients as
Washington D.C.
Broker DC, MD, VA, American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers Inc.
Jim Gilbert is the Principal Broker for ADT Realty, operating in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. He is celebrating his 50th year involved in self-improvement, motivation, sales training, life coaching, and real estate coaching. Before his real estate career, Jim spent over 30 years in the computer systems development, sales, and integration business, founding two
Indianapolis
Director of Sales, Nakela Speaks, LLC
Nakela Sutton is a dynamic corporate leader, transformational speaker, and emotional intelligence strategist whose message transcends motivation—it’s a call to live, lead, and earn with clarity and joy. Her signature speech, *EQ in Real Life*, equips professionals with emotionally intelligent tools to make smarter decisions, build stronger relationships, and thrive without burnout. Drawing from her
Los Angeles & Orange County
Division 5 Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Division Commander Brian Regalbuto has volunteered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for over twenty years, serving in the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. His qualifications include Vessel Safety Examiner, Aids to Navigation Verifier, Safe Boating Instructor, FEMA Incident Command System First Responder, Boat Crew Member, and Public Affairs Officer.
Indianapolis
CEO, Inspire The Fire Inc.
Willie Bj Williams is a best-selling author, corporate trainer, leadership and personal development speaker. For over 10 years, he has been dedicated to uplifting, inspiring, and developing teams in every industry. He has created proven methods to increase productivity and boost morale. He has authored four books, and has over 12,000 hours of study in
Los Angeles & Orange County
Officiant, Emcee, Host, Auctioneer
Clint Hufft is a versatile officiant, host, podcast producer, and benefit auctioneer with decades of experience bringing energy and heart to high-profile events. Known for his warm, engaging presence, Clint has officiated weddings for couples across the globe, bringing a deep respect for diverse traditions, cultures, and spiritual beliefs to every ceremony he leads. His
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