Motivation & Inspiration Speakers

Abbott, Jim - Motivational Speaker & One-handed famed professional baseball pitcher
Famed one handed major league baseball player Jim Abbott, who overcame a birth defect of only one hand became an amazing pro pitcher and ball player. Through stories, anecdotes, jokes, some self depre...

Adams, Jeff - Two-time Olympian, Four-time Paralympian
Jeff Adams is a two-time Olympian, four-time Paralympian, six-time World Champion and prior World Record holder in the 1500m men's wheelchair event. For the past eight years, Jeff has spoken to man...

Aikman, Troy - Motivational Speaker & NFL Hall of Famer & FOX Analyst
One of the most popular players in NFL history, Troy Aikman has been extraordinarily successful throughout his entire life. A collegiate All-American, NFL All-Pro, Super Bowl MVP, NFL Man of the Year ...

Alessandra, Tony - Authority on Sales and Marketing
Tony began speaking professionally while still a doctoral student in the late 70's. He was inducted into the National Speaker's Association Hall of Fame in 1985, and is a member of the Speaker's Round...

Allison, Stacy - First American Woman to Summit Everest
Stacy Allison brings a vast range of experiences and knowledge to her energetic and dynamic presentations. Stacy is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest. She is also president...

Baver, Allison - Motivational Speaker & Olympic Short Track Speedskater
Knowing the value of sacrifice and goal setting, Allison overcame numerous obstacles to reach the 2006 Winter Olympics. Drawing on her years of training, she brings the importance of persistence, focu...

Bench, Johnny - Motivational Speaker & Hall of Fame Baseball Catcher
Johnny's childhood dream was to become a major league baseball player and his father counseled, that the position of catcher was the most direct route to that goal. Taking that advice, he was selected...

Black, Rod - Canadian Sportscaster
Rod Black's knowledge, versatility and enthusiasm have earned him a reputation as one of Canada's most recognized and distinguished sportscasters. In his 24 years as a sports journalist, Black has b...

Blair, Bonnie - Olympic Gold Medalist
Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few who meet the challenge of pressure time after time. ...

Bondar, Dr. Roberta - Motivational Speaker & Canada's First Female Astronaut
Corporate and public audiences today are seeking events and experiences that will change their lives. They are seeking to break the bonds of conventional approaches. They want to be given the tools to...

Brasseur, Deanna - Motivational Speaker & Former Combat Pilot
WORLD FIRST! From office clerk to combat pilot, Major Deanna Brasseur's career in the Canadian Forces has been both historic and unique. Truly an international aviation pioneer, Dee was one of three w...

Brey, Mike - Head Basketball Coach Notre Dame - Teamwork, dedication to excellence and accountability
When he was named the men's basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame in July of 2000, he had one distinct goal -- to lead the resurgence of an Irish basketball program that had fallen on tough...

Buck, Joe - Number One FOX Sports Broadcaster
Joe Buck has earned the distinction as one of sports' premier play-by-play broadcasters, as evidenced by his four Emmy Award wins in 1999 and 2001-2003. Buck currently handles lead play-by-play duties...

Burrows, Scott - Stand up to Your Challenges
Scott has used his powerful success formula - Vision, Mindset and Grit – during his entire life to maximize untapped potential, excel and surpass the competition. He played college football at F...

Cassis, John - Former Pro Baseball Player
Fun. Uplifting. Down-to-earth. That’s how audiences describe John Cassis. A rare blend of humor, entertainment and content. As one of the most requested speakers in America, John knows firs...

Clement, Bill - Two-time Stanley Cup Champion & analyst for ESPN
Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and current hockey analyst for ESPN, Bill Clement has been an example of what it takes to be the best throughout his career, on and off the ice. A former National ...

Clemes, Barb - First Canadian Women's Team to Successfully Climb Mt. McKinley
Barb was a member of the first Canadian women's team to successfully climb North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley. (Denali) Barb and partner Ann Campbell of Scotland, did the first female ascents ...

Coffee, Captain Gerald - Vietnam POW Survivor
Captain Coffee brings to the platform a wealth of life experiences like no other speaker, especially in the challenging circumstances of today. He is a highly decorated military officer: 28 years a...

Craig, Jim - 1980 Hockey Team Olympic Gold Medallists
During two incredible weeks in February 1980, 20 college kids headed to Lake Placid, New York, coached by one of the greatest motivators and task masters of all- time. During those two weeks they gave...

Cran, Cheryl - Lead To Attract, Lead So They'll Stay
Cheryl Cran is a self confessed positive control freak, “bold” leadership expert, Gen X/Baby Boomer “cusper” with three Gen Y kids and is an internationally renowned profession...

Crooks, Charmaine - Five Time Olympian
Five Time Olympian and Olympic Silver Medalist Charmaine Crooks represented Canada for close to 20 years in Athletics. As the first Canadian woman to run under two minutes over 800 meters, she won g...

Csonka, Larry - Former NFL Running Back Great
Larry Csonka and power running became synonymous in the NFL of the 1970's. As a player with the powerhouse Miami Dolphins he charged so tenaciously through defenses that his name became a household wo...

Dembe, Dr. Elaine - Authority on Stress
Dr. Elaine Dembe is one of Canada's outstanding authorities on longevity, stress management and motivation. A celebrated chiropractor, writer, sought-after public speaker and media personality, she ha...

DeVolder, Dr. Mark - Helping People and Organizations Change Together
Dr. Mark DeVolder- “riveting, poignant, a masterful story-teller!” Mark DeVolder is thoroughly entertaining, delightfully funny with an engaging delivery that touches the heart. Dr. M...

Edgecombe, Linda - Work Life Balance expert
Linda Edgecombe is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, trainer and consultant. She is a best selling author who energizes every room as she leads people to loosen up, lighten the load an...

Gardner, Rulon - Olympic Wrestler - Never Stop Pushing
A modern-day Paul Bunyan, Rulon Gardner grew up on his Mormon family's dairy farm, where unceasing chores helped him develop tremendous strength and stamina at an early age. He struggled in school d...

Ghinsberg, Yossi - Yossi Ghinsberg breathes inspiration into people and organizations
Author of international bestseller Jungle and the subject of Discovery Channel’s “Escape from the Amazon”, Yossi Ghinsberg is among the most compelling speakers of our generati...

Godefroy, Rene - From Childhood Poverty to Motivational Speaker
Rene Godefroy has a passion for empowering others to excel and succeed. His personal story of struggle, grit and perseverance epitomize triumph and the American dream. Born in a tiny, isolated v...

Gonzalez, Ruben - Three Time Olympian - Increase Attitude & Productivity
Ruben Gonzalez is one of the most genuine, approachable people you will ever meet. He has made a difference in many people's lives but, when asked about his success, Ruben insists that he is the one...

Goodwin, Joe - Coach Goody from PROS vs. JOES on Spike TV
Joe Goodwin a.k.a. Coach Goody was the Runner-Up of the hit Reality TV show Pros vs. Joes “The Last Joe Standing”. 64 Joes began the competition and Joe outlasted 62 other challengers be...

Gore, Amanda - Putting The Heart Back into Business
Amanda Gore is one of America’s and Australia's most admired professional speakers. She is an expert when it comes to communications and group dynamics. More importantly, she has a unique abil...

Grant, Kit - Expand Your Comfort Zone, Taking Personal Responsibility
When you want your people to build stronger relationships that directly produce improved bottom-line results with increased productivity and profits, Kit Grant will provide them with the necessary t...

Gregor, Gary - Winning Your Inner Game
Gary Gregor is known as the mystery man behind the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ success in winning the 1989 Grey Cup. Now he is one of the most sought–after motivational speakers by business...

Harrell, Keith - Attitude is Everything
Known across “Corporate America” for his energetic, innovative presentations, Keith Harrell is a dynamic life coach who specializes in changing behaviors through a positive attitude. His s...

Henderson, Paul - Goal of the Century
On Sep. 28, 1972, Paul scored what is perhaps the most famous goal in international hockey history, when he slipped the puck past on Soviet goalie Vladislav Tretiak to give the Canadian team a 6-5 win...

Hiebert, Carl - "The sky is not the limit... It's just the beginning"
The sky is not the limit... It's just the beginning. Carl Hiebert is an entrepreneur of life. Confined to a wheelchair since 1981, he astounded Canadians by flying his open-cockpit ultra light a...

Hooey, Bob - Productivity Strategist, and Motivational Speaker
Bob outlines real-life, results-based ideas personally mined from over 29 years of rich experience in retail, sales, association and commercial leadership and management. His humorous, conversatio...

Howland, Ben - Head Basketball Coach UCLA
Ben Howland knows how to rebuild a men's collegiate basketball program. He did it at Northern Arizona, again at Pittsburgh, and now he has done it at UCLA! After a two year hiatus, he led the Bruins...

Jansen, Dan - Four-time Olympian and Gold medalist
1994 Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen is a symbol of strength, hard work and perseverance. He first captured the world’s attention during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Hearts went out to him when th...

Jenner, Bruce - Olympic Gold Medalist
Bruce Jenner captivated the world when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and earned the title, “World’s Greatest Athl...

Johnston, Daryl - NFL All-Pro and Fox Sports Net Analyst
Showing the dedication and work ethic that made him an NFL star, former Dallas Cowboy fullback Daryl Johnston is now a successful sportscaster for FOX Sports, as a member of FOX's No. 2 broadcast team...

Katz, Pat - Life Balance Strategist - Overcoming Overload
In over two decades as a speaker and consultant, Patricia Katz has inspired tens of thousands of people to accomplish what matters most in ways that bring more peace of mind. She helps individuals and...

Kerr, Michael - The Workplace Energizer
Author of You Can't Be Serious!- Putting Humor to Work, Michael combines his practical, serious experience as a former communications manager with his not-so-serious experience as a theatre improv...

Knox, Terri - Balance Inside and Out
Terri Knox has been bringing inspirational keynotes and seminars to a wide variety of clients from every sector across North America. A strong believer in positive reinforcement, Terri Knox power-pac...

Lang, Darci - Focus on the 90%
Darci is one of the most popular and proficient professional speakers in Canada . In her fourteen year career as a motivator and trainer, she has been invited to speak to numerous government departmen...

Laumann, Silken - One of Canada's Most Inspirational Leaders
Four-time Olympian Silken Laumann is one of Canada's most inspirational leaders. As the reigning world champion rower she fought back from a devastating training accident and medical predictions of n...

Law, Alvin - Remarkable Motivational Speaker, Born Without Arms
Alvin Law is a remarkable and dynamic keynote speaker, who will motivate you with his power of belief in our selves and in our abilities to achieve change and seemingly the impossible. Born without a...

Lee, Wayne - Mental Side of Peak Performance
Empowerment speaker, author and hypnotist Wayne Lee, is an expert on the power of the mind. As a five-time Canadian amateur wrestling champion, Wayne knows that mental focus is essential in achieving ...

Legge, Peter - Best-Selling Author
Peter Legge is an inspiration to anyone who meets him! He lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, and as president and CEO of the largest, independently owned magazi...

LeMay Doan, Catriona - The Fastest Woman on Ice
Catriona LeMay Doan is the fastest woman on ice. After carrying the Canadian flag into the 2002 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies (her fourth Olympics), Catriona defended her Olympic title with...

MacDonald, Warren - I Shouldn't Be Alive
“Nothing is Impossible when we are prepared to face our fears, and believe in ourselves” Warren Macdonald has a passion for living beyond the bounds of acceptance. He has a passion fo...

MacFarlane, Craig - The World’s Greatest Blind Athlete
Craig MacFarlane is known as a dynamic Inspirational speaker. His skills, charismatic personality and enthusiasm have brought audiences to their feet in 18 countries, he has logged over two million ...

McCusker, Joan - Olympic Curling Gold Medallist
Joan was raised on the family farm near Saltcoats, SK and attended high school in Yorkton. During this time she was the SRC Class President and won the 1983 Saskatchewan High School Curling Champions...

Miller, Shannon - Internationally Renowned Coach
Shannon Miller, the 2003 AHCA Coach of the Year, is internationally renowned coach, who led the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team to three consecutive NCAA Championship titles (2001, ...

Mitchell-Halter, LuAn - One of the 40 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World
From America to Australia and Madrid to Mexico, inspired audiences are leaping to their feet after hearing international motivational speaker LuAn Mitchell-Halter's message of genuine hope, unwavering...

Moon, Warren - NFL Hall of Famer
One of the greatest players in professional football history, Warren Moon ranks among the top all-time in nearly every offensive statistical category for quarterbacks. Not including his first six seas...

Morris, Jim - Never Give Up On A Dream
Subject of the award - winning hit Disney film starring Dennis Quaid, “The Rookie” Jim Morris' Cinderella story is testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire an...

Mullen, Cary - Expert on Corporate and Individual Responsibility - Win, Live, Give.
If you want to book a compelling speaker for your organization’s next event, look no further! Cary Mullen will energize your audience, inspire innovative thinking and help your group to disco...

O'Callaghan, Maurice - Touching hearts, changing lives…
Maurice O'Callaghan has been described as one of Canada's most gifted speakers. With an impressive management background in marketing, labour relations, customer service, public relations, communica...

O'Dea, Frank - Founder of Second Cup
Frank O’Dea is a wonderful speaker who inspires and motivates his audiences wherever he speaks. His presentation is a highlight of any event. Whether it is his Hope Vision Action motivational ...

Petitclerc, Chantal - Paralympic World Record Holder
Chantal was born on December 15, 1969 in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières in Quebec. At the age of thirteen, she lost the use of both legs in an accident. Gaston Jacques, a high school physical educati...

Petty, Dini - Award-Winning Producer, Talk Show Host and Author
Author of The Self Directed Journey , Celebrity, Mother, Entrepreneur, Daredevil and Free Spirit, Dini Petty is one remarkably accomplished woman. Petty’s broadcast career began when she joi...

Plumb, Charlie - Former Navy Fighter Pilot - P.O.W.
Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to fly the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam. On his 75th mission, with only five days...

Poscente, Vince - Transform Workplace Performance
Is our 24/7, more-faster-now culture eating us alive...or setting us free? New York Times bestselling author, inductee into the Speaker Hall of Fame and Olympian, Vince Poscente has the answer. Vinc...

Pounder, Cheryl - 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Cheryl Pounder was born in Montreal into a family of hockey enthusiasts: - A grandfather, who was GM of the Montreal Junior Canadians, along with her hockey-playing older brothers. The rink in ...

Rizzo, Steve - Inspiration, Motivation, Success, and An Unstoppable Attitude For A Lifetime!
Steve Rizzo has all the secrets you need to know, from his thousands of media appearances including MSNBC, SHOWTIME, The COMEDY CHANNEL, and OPRAH and friends… as well as his wildly popular PBS...

Robertson, Tammy - Getting your heart in the game
Tammy Robertson believes that the essence of our challenge today is captured in one simple message, “Get Your Heart in the Game™!” As a life coach, author, and professional speaker t...

Rodney, Dave - Summitted Mt. Everest Twice
Dave Rodney is the only person in the history of this country to summit Mt. Everest twice, and his accomplishments are inspiring to many (especially since he was born on the flatlands of North America...

Rosen, Paul - Paralympic Gold Medalist
Paul Rosen has a lightning-fast glove, cat-quick reflexes and a calm presence in the crease. He has everything an NHL goaltender has… except… his right leg. Paul Rosen was a promising...

Ruettiger, Rudy - It Starts With A Dream
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel Rudy Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notr...

Samson, Catherine - Humour & Laughter Expert
She is a humor and laughter expert, a workshop facilitator, a creativity specialist, comedienne, writer and professional motivational speaker. For over twenty-five years Catherine has traveled through...

Sauvageau, Daniele - Head coach of The First Canadian Olympic Hockey Team to Win Gold in 50 Years
Head coach of The First Canadian Olympic Hockey Team to Win Gold in 50 Years. Danièle has worked at every level of hockey open to female coaches. She was also the first female to coach in the ...

Sawatzky-Koop, Michelle - Canadian Olympic Women's Volleyball Team
Michelle grew up in Steinbach, Manitoba where she attended the Steinbach Regional Secondary School and graduated in 1988. She led her volleyball team to the 1987 “AA”Provincial Championshi...

Schlappi, Mike - Gold Medalist, MBA, Author
Keynote speaker Mike Schlappi has an inspiring message for every American, young or old: “Just because you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out.” As presid...

Shafer, Ross - Emmy Award Winning Comedian and TV Host
Ross is a 6-Time Emmy award winning comedian, writer, and human resource training film producer who now speaks to business organizations 100+ times each year on Motivation and Customer Service. He wa...

Sittler, Darryl - Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Famer
Darryl #27(retired number) was born in Kitchener, Ontario September 18,1950 and played center. His last amateur club was London(OHL) and was drafted 8th overall in the 1970 entry draft. On Feb. 7, 197...

Skakun, Walter - Finding solutions, lifting you up!
Walter has a wealth of experience and practical know how resulting from a successful career managing, developing, inspiring and guiding various companies and organizations. He also owned and operated...

Skreslet, Laurie - First Canadian To Summit Mt. Everest
Laurie joined the Canadian Everest Expedition in the spring of 1981. Separate from his role as climber was his responsibility for the selection, development and testing of equipment to be used. With...

Snow, Randy - There is no Excuse
At the peak of a blossoming tennis career while just a junior in high school, Randy Snow was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a busin...

Stockton, Dick - Legendary Announcer Over The Past Four Decades
With 36 years of broadcasting experience, Dick Stockton is undoubtedly one of the greatest announcers of his generation. Having covered many of the most memorable sporting events of the past four dec...

Strug, Kerri - Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnastics
Kerri Strug vaulted into Olympic history with her courageous performance during the 1996 Olympic Games. Kerri landed an unforgettable vault on an injured ankle to help the U.S. clinch its first Olympi...

Thomas, Isiah - NBA Hall of Famer
Isiah Thomas, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was one of the NBA's best small guards. At 6-foot-1, 182-pounds, he brought scoring, passing and flair to the game and a willingness to attack the basket. ...

Trottier, Bryan - Hockey Hall of Fame
Bryan Trottier was a modern-day player with old-fashioned attributes. At a time when specialists were beginning to take over from the all-round player, Trottier was a throwback. He was a defensively s...

Underhill, Barbara - World Figure Skating Champion, Television Broadcaster
Barbara Underhill is best known around the world for her many years dedicated to the sport of figure skating. She and her partner of 21 years, Paul Martini, were five time National Pair Champions of ...

Vidmar, Peter - US Olympic Hall of Fame
Peter Vidmar is one of the most exciting and entertaining speakers you will ever see. A member of the US Olympic Hall of Fame, Peter Vidmar won 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal in gymnastics at the 19...

Walter, Ryan - Retired NHL Player - Leadership & Performance Expert
As an inspirational and content rich Keynote Speaker, Ryan draws directly from his Stanley Cup winning 15 seasons as an NHL player, subsequent broadcasting career and diverse business accomplishments ...

Wickenheiser, Hayley - Regarded as the Best Female Hockey Player in the World
A native of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Hayley Wickenheiser has lived in Calgary, Alberta for the past twelve years, where she not only trained, but also pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at the Unive...

Wilkins, Doon - Stumbling Toward Enlightenment
Doon’s personal mission is to uplift the spirits of those who serve others. He is a motivational speaker who has been presenting at educational conferences, professional days and workshops since...

Wood, Sharon - First North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest
In 1986, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She has acquired over twenty years of experience as a professional and elite climber. In addition to ...

Young, Steve - NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN Analyst
In his 15 years as a professional athlete, Steve Young experienced first-hand what communication, leadership, and the power of simple hard work can achieve. Best known as former quarterback for the Sa...