Inspiration & Motivation

Step into a world of inspiration and motivation, where extraordinary keynote speakers share their stories of triumph, resilience, and personal growth. Let their words ignite a spark within you, empowering you to overcome challenges, embrace change, and reach unprecedented levels of success. Experience the transformative power of our motivational keynote speakers' insights to a journey towards personal and professional excellence. As our highly sought after keynote speakers take you along on their captivating stories, they serve as a powerful reminder that greatness is always within reach, even in the face of adversity.

39 profiles
    Mimi Nicklin
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Empathy
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Human Connection
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Listening-Led Leadership
    Resilience
    Strategy

    Mimi Nicklin

    Mimi Nicklin is a globally recognized advocate for empathy, listening, and human connection, widely regarded as the world’s leading expert in her field. As a bestselling author and the founder of Empathy Everywhere, she bridges the gap between biological neuroscience and corporate performance, reframing empathy and belonging as ”hard” skills and biological strengths. Mimi is ...
    Nigel Taberner
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Critical Decision Making
    Emotional Intelligence
    Growth
    Hostage Negotiation
    Influence and Persuasion
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Performance
    Resilience
    Teamwork

    Nigel Taberner

    Former UK Hostage Negotiator & Expert Speaker Nigel Taberner is a former UK hostage negotiator and a preeminent authority on high-stakes communication, influence, and negotiation. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years of operational experience within the Greater Manchester Police and Counter-Terrorism Policing North West, Nigel operated at the very sharp end of law ...
    Rob Hosking
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Mental Healt
    Performance
    Psychological Safety
    Resilience
    Teamwork

    Rob Hosking

    Dubbed ‘The Mighty Motivator’ by Chris Evans, Rob Hosking is an international TEDx motivational speaker and former front-line Police Officer, renowned for his ability to inspire teams and leaders to adapt in fast-changing, high-pressure environments. With years of experience responding to unpredictable situations, Rob has developed a deep understanding of how individuals and organisations can thrive in the midst ...
    Joost Rigter
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Confidence
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Resilience
    Strategy

    Joost Rigter

    Leading in the Dark: Transforming Change Through  Human Leadership   Keynote Speaker on Change, Perspective and Human Leadership Joost Rigter is one of Europe’s most impactful keynote speakers on change, perspective  and human leadership. Diagnosed with the progressive eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa  (RP), Joost is slowly going blind, a reality that has forced him to redefine ...
    Silvia Garcia
    Keynote Speakers​
    Artificial Intelligence
    Change
    Change Management
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Happiness
    Innovation
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Sales & Marketing

    Silvia Garcia

    Silvia Garcia, ex Worldwide Director at Coca-Cola, helps organizations not only navigate complexity, change and the new frontier of human–AI collaboration, she helps them understand the psychological, strategic and cultural mechanisms behind it. With the rare combination of scientific grounding, recognition as a TEDx Editors’ pick, and C-level global leadership experience, Silvia shows companies how ...
    April Rinne
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Flux
    Future & Society
    Futurist
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Leadersship
    Resilience

    April Rinne

    April Rinne is one of the world’s most respected voices on how humans navigate change and uncertainty. A globally recognized futurist, change navigator, and bestselling author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change, she helps leaders, teams, and organizations reimagine their relationship with uncertainty and develop the capacity to thrive in an ever-shifting world. ...
    Shola Kaye
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Communication & Interaction
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Dialogue
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Empathy
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    People-First Culture
    Teamwork
    Trust

    Shola Kaye

    Shola Kaye is an award-winning international keynote speaker, author, and empathy-at-work specialist who helps organisations replace fear with connection. Working at the intersection of inclusive leadership, communication, and people-first culture, she equips leaders and teams to build workplaces grounded in empathy, trust, and courageous dialogue. Shola’s keynotes are relatable, actionable, and evidence-based. She speaks on ...
    Alex Moffat
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Cognitive Science
    Company Culture
    Company Event
    Creativity & Innovation
    Growth
    Humour
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Magic
    Neuroscience
    Psychology
    Storytelling
    Teamwork

    Alex Moffat

    Alex Moffat is one of Australia’s most distinctive keynote speakers,  a rare fusion of neuroscience, leadership expertise, and world class cognitive magic. He brings to the stage a combination of analytical precision and theatrical mastery that few speakers in the world can match. A certified NeuroLeadership practitioner, Brain-Based Coach, and HBDI® practitioner, Alex has spent ...
    Dr. Mark DeVolder
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Change Management
    Creativity & Innovation
    Disruption
    Growth
    Leadership
    Mindset
    Transformation

    Dr. Mark DeVolder

    Global Expert on Change, Transformation & Resilience Dr. Mark DeVolder is one of the world’s top motivational change management speakers – a global authority on transitions, transformation, and the human side of change. With contagious energy, deep expertise, and a gift for storytelling, Mark equips leaders and teams to move confidently through disruption and uncertainty. ...
    Salime Nassur
    Keynote Speakers​
    AI
    Change
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Customer Experience
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Resilience
    Sales & Marketing
    Strategy
    Teamwork
    Transformation

    Salime Nassur

    “AI isn’t the future. It’s now. And most leaders are already behind.” Salime Nassur is a transformation strategist, international keynote speaker, and former Marketing Director at Google Cloud. With over 25 years of experience across tech, business, and culture, he helps executive teams and employees unlock the mindset, skills and structures they need to thrive, in ...
    Heikki Huovinen
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Higher Human Performance
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Resilience
    Sport Psychology
    Strategy
    Teamwork

    Heikki Huovinen

    Heikki Huovinen | Human Performance Coach and Co-founder | MSc Sport Psychology & MSc Exercise Physiology With over 15 years of experience in coaching corporate leaders, consultants, several Formula-1 and Rally1 drivers – including Sebastian Vettel and two other world champions – Heikki has dedicated his career to unlocking higher human performance in brain work. As both a ...
    Miia Huitti
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Human-Centered Leadership
    Leadership
    Sustainable Happiness
    Work-Life Integration

    Miia Huitti

    Miia Huitti is an inspiring speaker, valued for her ability to combine relatable real-life stories with practical, research-based tools that support daily recovery and strengthen well-being. Before becoming a full-time coach and keynote speaker, Miia built a career as a bank director and HR consultant, gaining firsthand insight into leadership, organizational change, and the pressures ...
    Richard Browning
    Keynote Speakers​
    Aeronautical Innovation
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Gravity
    Growth
    New Technology

    Richard Browning

    Richard Browning is the Founder, CEO and Chief Test Pilot of the pioneering aeronautical innovation company, Gravity Industries, who has turned the impossible dream of human flight into a ground-breaking $80m+ business. Once thought impossible, Richard has delivered a dream mankind has had for millennia.  Launching the world’s first human Jet Suit in 2017, and ...
    Leonid Volkov
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Contemporary Russian Politics
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Resilience

    Leonid Volkov

    Leonid Volkov Ph.D. is one of the leading figures of Russia’s democratic opposition and the political director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), the main organization of the anti-Putin and anti-war movement founded by Alexei Navalny. For more than a decade, he has been at the heart of the resistance against authoritarianism, advocating for transparency, free ...
    Caroline Farberger
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Economy
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Resilience
    Strategy

    Caroline Farberger

    Caroline Farberger is a transformational leader and a trailblazer in the world of inclusive leadership and diversity advocacy. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in the financial industry, Caroline has held numerous prominent roles, including serving as the CEO of ICA Insurance. Over six years, she successfully built the company from the ground ...
    Tuija Seipell
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Customer Experience
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing
    Strategy
    Teamwork

    Tuija Seipell

    Tuija Seipell is an internationally renowned Canadian keynote speaker, business advisor, and editor. For nearly two decades, she served as editor of The Cool Hunter, where her articles on design, architecture, and pop culture reached millions of readers monthly. In her presentations and consulting, Tuija focuses on customer experience, strategy, clarity, branding, and storytelling. With ...
    Louise Kjellerup Roper
    Keynote Speakers​
    Business Strategy
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Sustainability & Regeneration
    Teamwork

    Louise Kjellerup Roper

    Louise Kjellerup Roper is an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary, and thought leader in regenerative and transformative business. With a career spanning the cutting edge of innovation, Louise has consistently broken new ground in technology, sustainability, and circular economy models, leaving a profound impact on industries and organizations across Europe and beyond. Starting her career in the ...
    Guðrún Snorradóttir
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Growth
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Guðrún Snorradóttir

    Gudrun Snorradottir is recognized as one of Iceland’s top executive leadership coaches. With over a decade of senior leadership experience and a passion for positive and organizational psychology, she has developed a unique and practical approach to leadership coaching. Her methods combine cutting-edge research with real-world expertise to deliver actionable strategies that resonate with leaders ...
    Tarun Sharma
    Keynote Speakers​
    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Growth/development
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Startup
    Strategy

    Tarun Sharma

    Tarun Sharma is a dynamic venture leader, accomplished TEDx speaker, and captivating storyteller, currently serving as Partner & COO at Nokia Ventures. With over two decades of experience in venture investments, corporate innovation, and building high-growth businesses, he bridges the worlds of Fortune 100 leadership and startup grit. Having held senior roles at Microsoft, IBM, ...
    Professor Kishan Devani BEM
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Diversity
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Global perspectives
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Internationalization
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Resilience
    Sales & Marketing
    Teamwork

    Professor Kishan Devani BEM

    Global Strategist, Entrepreneur & Diplomatic Advisor Professor Kishan Devani BEM is a world-renowned polymath whose career operates at the intersection of international trade, high-stakes politics, and social advocacy. Honored with the British Empire Medal by Her Majesty the Queen and recognized as a Freeman of the City of London, Kishan is a “Global Bridge Builder” ...
    Iida Mäkikallio
    Keynote Speakers​
    Company Culture
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Resilience
    Teamwork

    Iida Mäkikallio

    Boost Team Performance with Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety: Book Iida Mäkikallio for Your Next Event Iida Mäkikallio (MSc Psychology) is a leading expert in emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and workplace wellbeing. As a sought-after speaker, she helps organizations like PwC, Deloitte, Fortum, DNA, Nordea, IF, and the Finnish Government enhance communication, build trust, and ...
    Perry McCarthy
    Keynote Speakers​
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Teamwork

    Perry McCarthy

    Perry McCarthy’s incredible story is legendary. He is a championship winning racing driver, best-selling author and was ‘The Stig’ from the BBC Top Gear motoring show. With over 1500 corporate appearances to date, Perry is in high demand to deliver inspirational and motivational speeches linking his unique experience and attitude to the world of business ...
    Steven Dossou
    Keynote Speakers​

    Steven Dossou

    Steven Dossou is an Inspirational TEDx Speaker, Author, co-founder of Leadership University, and Owner of SailForce Catalyst, a motivational platform designed to help people and businesses transform and also train coaches and speakers. Steven Dossou has impacted thousands of lives globally. Nicknamed ”Action Man”, he is viewed by his peers as a charismatic visionary who ...
    Richard Gerver
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Creativity & Innovation
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Resilience

    Richard Gerver

    Richard Gerver is one of the most influential experts on change and human leadership in the world. He gained recognition as a transformative headteacher who successfully turned around a failing UK school within two years. Acclaimed globally and nicknamed ’The Walt Disney of The Classroom’ by UK media, he has been honored with several international ...
    Fredrik Härén
    Keynote Speakers​

    Fredrik Härén

    Fredrik Hären is The Creativity Explorer. He has spent the last 25 years traveling the world to learn as much as he can about human creativity. He is the author of ten books – including “The Idea Book” which was included in “The 100 best business books of all time”. Fredrik has been invited to speak more ...
    André Noël Chaker
    Keynote Speakers​
    Host
    Change
    Entrepreneurship
    Host & Moderator
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology

    André Noël Chaker

    André Noël Chaker is an award-winning speaker and writer. He is the co-founder of MySpeaker and the chief architect of its pioneering AI platform: Rhetorich©. MySpeaker is the fastest growing speaking and technology company in Europe.   For the last decade, André has been one of Finland’s leading business speakers and writers. He was voted Speaker ...
    Pekka Hyysalo
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Resilience
    Teamwork

    Pekka Hyysalo

    Pekka Hyysalo is a former professional free skier who sustained an extremely severe traumatic brain injury back in 2010. Pekka had just graduated from high school and was living his dream when a blast of wind changed his life forever. Today, Pekka tells his story to wide audiences encouraging them to be resilient in the ...
    Welby Altidor
    Keynote Speakers​
    Creativity & Innovation
    Inspiration & Motivation

    Welby Altidor

    Welby Altidor is a true master of his craft, capable of turning chaos into harmony with effortless finesse. His unparalleled ability to inspire those around him to strive for greatness, and to leave a lasting impression in everything they do, is nothing short of magical. For Welby, it’s not just about the end result; he ...
    Yomi Abiola
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Yomi Abiola

      Yomi Abiola advises organizations on innovation through the application of diversity and integration. Through a deep cultural understanding and experience of leading diverse teams, she supports corporate leaders in creating bridges where there are often gaps. Yomi works with a model that teaches explorative communication, essential understanding and the power of integration. These skills ...
    Thijs  Launspach
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Future & Society
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Learning
    New Technology

    Thijs Launspach

    Introducing Thijs Launspach, a renowned Dutch psychologist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author. As a distinguished teacher at The School of Life in Amsterdam, his expertise on improving and preserving mental wellbeing in our increasingly complex world has captivated audiences. Thijs’ most sought-after keynotes What you should know about stress Mental wellbeing at work: how you ...
    Stefan Pollack
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Company Culture
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing

    Stefan Pollack

    Stefan’s entry into PR was sparked by the 1987 stock market crash. Despite the tough job market, he took an entry-level position. Two years later, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to convince his mother, the agency’s founder, that his finance and entrepreneurship background was valuable in PR. A business plan and job description sealed the ...
    Shahrzad Kiavash
    Keynote Speakers​
    Host
    Change
    Host & Moderator
    Inspiration & Motivation

    Shahrzad Kiavash

    What do we do when life does not play out as expected? Shahrzad Kiavash was 28 years old, happy and healthy when she suddenly got an unusual form of sepsis (blood poisoning). The doctors gave her a minimal chance to survive. She did survive, miraculously. But she lost her two legs. A drastic change, in ...
    Peter Crolla
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Strategy

    Peter Crolla

    Peter Crolla, a driving force behind the Haas F1 Team since 2015, brings a unique blend of dedication and collaboration to his role as Team Manager. With a firm grip on the intricacies of motorsport, Peter has been instrumental in steering America’s sole Formula 1 team towards greatness. His journey began with a thirst for ...
    Naomi Schiff
    Keynote Speakers​
    Host
    Change
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Host & Moderator
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills

    Naomi Schiff

    Naomi Schiff is a Rwandan-Belgian female racing driver and television presenter. She was born in Belgium, to a Belgian father and Rwandan mother, grew up in South Africa, and now lives in Paris.Naomi started racing at age 11 in Karts and over the years progressed to single seater, prototype and GT racing championships internationally. She won the 2014 Clio Cup China ...
    Jamil Qureshi
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Learning

    Jamil Qureshi

    Jamil is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams. Jamil has enjoyed working with a rich diversity of the most talented business and sports people and teams in the world, helping six individuals get to World Number 1. Jamil’s most sought-after topics Turning Ambition into ...
    Ed Catmull
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Learning
    Teamwork

    Ed Catmull

    Ed Catmull, most notably the co-founder of Pixar, has earned immense respect in both the business and creative realms. By completely transforming the world of animation and creating one of the most original and admired companies globally, Ed Catmull’s insights are steeped in experience when it comes to leading creative organizations. Ed’s most sought-after topics: ...
    Dr. Srikumar Rao
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Learning

    Dr. Srikumar Rao

    Embark on a profound journey alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives who are destined to create a lasting impact on the universe. Guiding this select group is the esteemed elite coach, Dr. Srikumar Rao, renowned for his deep understanding of life as a remarkable spiritual quest that enriches every aspect of our existence. Dr. ...
    Christina Stielli
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Christina Stielli

    Christina Stielli had her breakthrough as a speaker in the Swedish market after having received several awards. For more than ten years she has been one of Sweden’s most hired and valued speakers. With an initiated starting point in human behavior, teamwork in the workplace and individual responsibility in the workforce, she alternates current and ...
    Andrew Bryant
    Keynote Speakers​
    Change
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Andrew Bryant

    Andrew Bryant is the Pioneer of Self-Leadership and a Global Influencer on Creating Winning Cultures. He is a well-known professional speaker with the ability to inspire individuals, teams, organizations and create positive change in workplaces. Andrew’s signature keynote: Accelerating Results through Self-leadership If you don’t deliver results, you will fail; but if you attempt to ...