These 61 Self-Improvement speakers give free virtual presentations to groups anywhere in the country, with no fee, no honorarium and no mileage. Book one for a club meeting, a library program or a remote team, on personal growth, mindset, relationships and finding joy. Each card shows the city where the speaker is based.
Chicago
Support Group Facilitator for "Chapters"
Myself, like everyone else, have been through many interesting but sometimes challenging life experiences. I've found the importance and therapeutic relief in sharing stories, learned lessons and knowledge to others who need to hear while understanding they are not alone. I regularly help support families through difficult situations by way of Support Groups and not
Indianapolis
Director and Founder, Never Quit Climbing
Certified speaker/coach with the John Maxwell Team, blogger/vlogger, writer of five books, counselor, leadership coach and mountain lover. He currently helps people face the challenges and adversity they face and to find purpose and meaning again. He has been married to Jackie since 1976, has two grown children and six grandsons. He has climbed nine
Washington D.C.
Workplace Wellness and Resilience Speaker, Beautifully Unbalanced LLC
Mikita Smith is a speaker, podcast host, nurse, and wellness advocate who believes some of life's biggest changes begin when we give ourselves permission to want something different. Through personal storytelling and real-life experiences, Mikita speaks about navigating change, building confidence, moving through fear, and finding the courage to take the next step—even when you
Dallas-Fort Worth
Rapid Transformational Therapy Coach, NinoFit
Nino is a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) expert on anxiety and PTS. Her RTT and coaching clients include teens, CEO’s, veterans, moms, athletes, royalty and other therapists worldwide. Nino has lived in Tbilisi, Dallas and Abu Dhabi throughout her interesting life. She is certified in RTT, Clinical Hypnosis, as a Life Coach; licensed facilitator with
Indianapolis
Owner & Instructor, Circle City Safety
Clint Cloys has been active in the martial arts and self-defense since 1999. His martial art instructor was an Army Ranger and Army Special forces veteran that focused his training on the practical application of techniques and the importance of avoiding, escaping and surviving violent encounters. Clint also worked as a bouncer while putting himself
Milwaukee
Life Coach Practitioner & VP Director of Talent Development, Ixonia Bank
For the past 15 years, Morgan Cesar has dedicated her career to managing, leading, and essentially studying people in their natural habitats. Known for her high energy, signature sarcasm, and sharp wit, she is on a personal mission to prove that professional development doesn't have to be a snooze fest. Her journey spans roles as
Chicago
Clinical Director / Executive Director, Counseling Speaks / In Her Shoes Foundation
Kasia Weresz has experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. Originally from Poland, Kasia has developed an appreciation for different cultures. She works to build a healing environment that helps facilitate personal growth and positive change. Kasia has extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Her areas of
Washington D.C.
Zilah
A man of visions with a keen eye for value in people, Gary Gracia has been in positions of leadership for twenty years in church ministries and business development. A native of Montclair, New Jersey, Gary Gracia studied Computer Science at William Paterson University. Seeking advancement and new opportunities, he moved to the Washington/Metropolitan area
Phoenix
Owner, Mastery of Self
Michael Pelaez is an author, blogger, and life coach. He has extensive experience working with clients to help ease the tensions of life. He has worked with mental health practitioners to help people get healthy and get back to living an independent life. As a former program director at a substance abuse facility, he has
Dallas-Fort Worth
Consultant, Kemp-Solutions
Affectionately known as First Name “Ms.” Middle Name “Period” Last Name “Gray,” she is a proud U.S. Army veteran who served during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. With over a decade of experience in higher education and currently serving as the Director of the Military and Veteran Center, Ms. Gray leads transformative initiatives that support
Los Angeles & Orange County
The Mind Magic Coach, Open Door Hypnosis
Shara Prophet, C. Ht. is a Los Angeles based professional speaker, teacher, and Mind Magic Coach with a passion for reconnecting people with their inner power. She is the founder and CEO of Open Door Hypnosis and an Instructor at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Los Angeles. Shara holds certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Therapeutic Imagery,
Chicago
Managing Director, Ludicrous Theatre Company
Suzanne received her Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with Organizational Management specialization (OM) rating from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) in November, 2008. She obtained re-certification of her credentials in early 2014. In 2014 she was named Managing Director for Ludicrous Theatre - Chicago, a non-profit theater arts organization that produces LGBTQ-friendly works.
Dallas-Fort Worth
Speaker, Coach, Professional Hype Woman
Kari Camacho is a passionate voice for authenticity, vulnerability, and everyday courage. As the office manager for two growing businesses, she’s used to wearing many hats, juggling chaos, and creating calm in the middle of it all. But Kari’s mission goes far beyond spreadsheets and schedules. She’s stepping boldly into a new season of serving
Los Angeles & Orange County
How To Be Happy
Embark on a journey of heartfelt enlightenment with Kristin Bruce, your speaker, and guide in navigating through the often turbulent waters of emotions and behaviors. With her enriching, 25-year history as a school counselor, and as the mind behind “Starting From Scratch”, Kristin doesn’t merely speak; she connects, imparting wisdom, strategies, and invaluable insights at
Washington D.C.
Chief Executive Officer, ReStart Solutions Group, LLC
A.T. Simmons, is a dynamic empowerment trainer and workshop instructor. His workshops and lectures are straightforward and in-depth. His sincerity and passion is obvious. He knows how to speak to the understanding of his audience; for their good, profit, and forward progress. He empowers his listeners through open edification, exhortation, and comfort; activating intrinsic motivations
Milwaukee
Speaker, Consultant, Author, Think Different! Be Different!
I tried killing myself which led me to self-improvement. 15-years later I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)... now I enlighten others on how to harness the most powerful force in all of creation! Hello, I'm Lucas J. Robak and I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree to be an airline pilot. After
Chicago
Owner, GuruNischan Unlimited
Gurunischan is a pleasure activist, mental health advocate, published author, and breath trainer with over 30 years in holistic health, experiential learning and trauma-informed, body-based transformation. After scaling a wellness business to almost a million in global sales, she used the crash of burnout and the sinister loss of her company as a catalyst to
Chicago
Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC
Andre Erving is a highly respected Life Coach, accomplished Author, engaging Speaker, and dedicated Educator who has significantly impacted personal and professional development. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Andre empowers individuals to unlock their full potential, set meaningful goals, and navigate life's challenges confidently and clearly. As a Life Coach, Andre provides personalized
Phoenix
CEO and Board Chair, 100Pedals, Inc.
Dave Cooke is a man on a mission. Families are being decimated as substance abuse and addiction continue to proliferate into our communities. As the father with a son who has battled a heroin addiction for nearly ten years, Dave Cooke knows all too well the painful experiences of being a parent in the midst
Milwaukee
CEO/ Founder, Lulubella Lifestyle
Lonnie is a corporate business analyst turned traveling life + mindset coach after developing a three step process for identity transformation. She discovered this process after she tried for over 10+ years to gain confidence using traditional self-development and weightloss efforts that proved ineffective for her and she noticed there was a crucial missing key
Phoenix
Author, Answering Loss
Leta Goldberg is the author of Answering Loss and invaluable companion for anyone who is experiencing the loss of a loved one. Having lost her own son she speaks from genuine compassion for others. Leta holds a B A in English Literature and an MA in Theology. Her book is uniquely not about “moving on”
Milwaukee
Owner, Write Now! Coach
Rochelle Melander is a certified professional coach, with a specialty in ADHD coaching, speaker, and the bestselling author of many books, including Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (and Live to Tell About It) and Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity. She's also the author of the award-winning children's
Phoenix
Executive Director, World Academy for the Future of Women
Cyd West holds a Master’s Degree from Washington State University in Communications/Linguistics. She has taught university courses in Public Speaking, Small Group Communications and Interpersonal Communications along with decades in healthcare administration where she has held senior management positions at Barrow Neurological Institute, NeuroSource, and MedStar Health Management Institute over the last 20 years. Ms.
Indianapolis
The Cargioli Center
In 1993, Dr. Annette Cargioli began a new healing initiative in emotional healthcare. She became known as "The Forgiveness Doctor by helping thousands of people have breakthroughs in their lives using the science of forgiveness. In addition to her private practice, she is the founder and CEO of EPTworks™ inc., a school that trains and
Chicago
Professional Organizer, Arranged By Erin
After a successful sales career, I decided to follow my passion and started Arranged By Erin Professional Organizing. I have been organizing in Chicagoland for 11 years. I love to share my knowledge and speak about organizing.
Chicago
Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.
Jerilyn Willin is a leadership development consultant and career strategies coach with over 25 years experience in the field of performance and organizational development. Transitioning from a career as a psychotherapist, Jerilyn worked as an internal consultant for a decade before following the call of her entrepreneurial spirit and founded JWillin Consulting, Intl. She has
Chicago
Chaplain, Chaplain in Action
Chaplain Jay Kurtz received his B.A. at DePaul University, M.A. at Northeastern Illinois University, and Doctor of Ministry from Master’s International Graduate School of Divinity. He was a longtime visiting faculty member at DePaul University and current adjunct faculty at the City Colleges of Chicago. He has extensive experience teaching mediated communication techniques to a
Phoenix
Certified Professional Resume Writer, Licensed Career Coach, A+ Resumes & Career Coaching, LLC
Martha Rockwell, owner of A+ Résumés & Career Coaching LLC, is a professional career coach with extensive experience in developing personal career strategies that bring results. She writes resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles that meet the standards of the current business environment. She also coaches in the areas of career assessment, networking, interviewing, time
Dallas-Fort Worth
Author, Speaker, Tracks to Success, LLC
For over four decades, Nancy McCulloch has studied and applied transformational principles for personal and professional growth. Some of her most important lessons came from life's disappointments, unexpected losses, and hard knocks. These experiences tested her beliefs and taught her firsthand where true strength and resilience come from. Today, as an author and speaker, Nancy
Washington D.C.
Founder & Executive Leadership Coach, Sheena Marcus Leadership Coaching & Consulting LLC
Sheena Marcus is a leadership coach (ICF ACC certified) and speaker who helps people navigate change with clarity and confidence. A former senior leader at a top global consulting firm, she led large-scale transformations across industries and understands firsthand the pressures of high-stakes environments. Today, she brings a practical, direct, and deeply human approach to
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