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School Speakers

School speakers, often referred to as guest speakers or motivational speakers, are individuals who are invited to educational institutions to share their knowledge, expertise, and experiences with students and staff.

These speakers come from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, experts in various fields, or individuals with unique life stories. Their presentations aim to inspire, educate, and engage the audience, providing valuable insights, advice, and perspective on a wide range of topics, from career paths and personal development to social issues and current events. School speakers play a crucial role in enhancing the learning environment, offering fresh perspectives, and encouraging students to explore new ideas and opportunities beyond the classroom.

Their talks can be a source of motivation and inspiration for both students and educators, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth.

Dr. Eric Thomas

Dr. Eric Thomas, affectionately known as “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher,” stands as a beacon of inspiration in the world of motivational speaking. With a Ph.D. to his name, Dr. Thomas transcends traditional boundaries, seamlessly blending the roles of author, speaker, educator, pastor, and Audie Awards Finalist. His journey from adversity to triumph has captivated […]

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Motivational Speaker

Steve Gleason

Inspirational keynote speaker and former NFL player Steve Gleason empowers audiences with purpose-driven resilience after his ALS diagnosis and groundbreaking disability advocacy.

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Inspirational Speaker

(10 reviews)

David Allison

David Allison, global human values expert and bestselling author, helps leaders and organizations drive measurable change by aligning strategy with the values that truly motivate people.

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Leadership Values

Carey Lohrenz

Carey Lohrenz: trailblazing U.S. Navy F-14 fighter pilot, bestselling author, and keynote speaker on fearless leadership, teamwork, and peak performance under pressure.

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Former Naval Pilot

(3 reviews)

Mark Black

Resilience keynote speaker Mark Black, heart and double-lung transplant survivor and marathon pioneer, inspires teams to overcome adversity and achieve breakthrough performance.

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Motivational Resilience

(9 reviews)

Featured

Tom Turcich

Global adventure and resilience keynote speaker Tom Turcich inspires audiences with transformative lessons from his seven-year, 28,000-mile walk around the world with his dog Savannah.

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Inspirational Speaker

Angela Perez Baraquio

Inspirational keynote speaker Angela Perez Baraquio empowers audiences with lessons in leadership, education and cultural pride drawn from her trailblazing journey as the First Asian-American Miss America.

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Empowerment Speaker

(1 reviews)

Eric McElvenny

Proving strength through endurance and faith, guiding teams to resilience with lessons forged from Marine service, Ironman triathlons, and Paralympic podiums.

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Inspirational Speaker

Nick Santonastasso

Inspirational keynote speaker Nick Santonastasso empowers audiences to overcome adversity, redefine limitations, and unlock personal potential through resilience, mindset, and unstoppable determination.

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Inspirational Speaker

Katie Greer

Internet safety keynote speaker Katie Greer equips schools, parents, and organizations with practical strategies for digital citizenship, cyberbullying prevention, and online risk management.

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Internet Safety

Danelle Umstead

Danelle Umstead is a three-time Paralympic bronze medalist and one of the most inspiring figures in adaptive sports.

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Blind Paralympian

(1 reviews)

Andrea Guendelman

Leadership keynote speaker Andrea Guendelman unlocks expansive leadership through openness, blending business strategy and mindful growth to help teams innovate, collaborate

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Leadership Expert

Afua Hirsch

Afua Hirsch is a journalist, broadcaster and social justice advocate whose incisive reporting and lived expertise on race, identity and human rights.

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Social Justice

(1 reviews)

Connor Fields

Olympic BMX champion who teaches peak-performance under pressure through repeatable routines, mental prep, and team coaching tactics that translate to elite workplace performance.

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Motivational Olympian

(2 reviews)

Bethany Hamilton

Motivational speaker and champion surfer Bethany Hamilton inspires global audiences with powerful lessons on resilience, courage and overcoming adversity drawn from her extraordinary comeback story.

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Inspirational Pro Surfer

(14 reviews)

Chris Bertish

Ocean adventurer and author who converts solo endurance feats into leadership playbooks for grit, planning, and relentless focus under pressure.

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Ocean Adventurer

(7 reviews)

Mike Lee

Mike Lee is a purpose-driven leadership speaker who blends NBA insights, mindfulness, and resilience strategies to help leaders thrive in disruption and build cultures of belonging.

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Purpose Driven Leadership

W Mitchell

W Mitchell once guided passengers up the famous hills of San Francisco, as a strong and entertaining cable-car gripman. Amazingly, the same scenario holds true today! As an award-winning keynote speaker, he now guides audiences uphill and empowers them to take responsibility for life’s inevitable challenges and to embrace the power of taking charge. As […]

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Motivational Speaker

Justin Wren

Humanitarian and resilience keynote speaker Justin Wren empowers audiences with transformative lessons on purpose, healing, and impact drawn from his journey.

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MMA Legend

James Lawrence

Endurance keynote speaker James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence inspires audiences with record-breaking feats and actionable strategies for pushing past limits, strengthening grit, and achieving extraordinary results.

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The Iron Cowboy

(10 reviews)

Tessa Todd Morgan

Mindfulness keynote speaker and emotional intelligence coach Tessa Todd Morgan helps leaders reduce stress, build resilience, and lead with calm clarity in high-pressure corporate environments.

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EQ Mindfulness

Scott Christopher

Scott Christopher is co-author of the best-selling business book The Levity Effect: Why It Pays to Lighten Up, People People and The Seven UPS of Happiness. As the former director of the Carrot Culture, Scott was also a contributing author of the very good selling A Carrot A Day, The Daily Carrot Principle. In addition to having a Master’s degree […]

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Motivational Humorist

(2 reviews)

Stephanie Decker

Stephanie Decker inspires audiences with her extraordinary story of resilience, turning a life-altering tornado tragedy into powerful lessons on courage, adaptability, leadership, and overcoming adversity.

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Inspirational Speaker

Brandeis Marshall

Data scientist and tech equity strategist who helps organizations build inclusive AI, and translate ethical data practices into outcomes.

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DATA EQUITY STRATEGIST

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