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.

Danelle Umstead is a three-time Paralympic bronze medalist and one of the most inspiring figures in adaptive sports.
  • Blind Paralympian
  • (3 reviews)
Dr Jordan Nguyen is a human futurist, biomedical engineer, and founder of Psykinetic who designs inclusive technologies and keynotes on AI, robotics, and ethical innovation.
  • Human Futurist

Steve received an ALS diagnosis in 2011. He was determined to thrive after the terminal neuromuscular disease diagnosis. He spends his life encouraging others to life with purpose. He and Michel, his wife, formed Team Gleason, with the mission of bringing ALS to the forefront and inspiring others to overcome the challenges of the disease. […]

  • Inspirational Speaker
Humanitarian and resilience keynote speaker Justin Wren empowers audiences with transformative lessons on purpose, healing, and impact drawn from his journey.
  • MMA Legend
Inspiring inclusive leadership and youth empowerment by pioneering diversity, innovation, and resilience during decades of nonprofit and executive service.
  • Leadership Speaker
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.
  • The Iron Cowboy
Environmental explorer and humanitarian keynote speaker Bjørn Heyerdahl blends ancestral Viking resilience with modern sustainability expertise to inspire courageous leadership, and responsible global stewardship.
  • Viking Environmentalist
  • (14 reviews)
Ocean adventurer and author who converts solo endurance feats into leadership playbooks for grit, planning, and relentless focus under pressure.
  • Ocean Adventurer
  • (10 reviews)
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.
  • EQ Mindfulness
Entrepreneur and sustainability leader Adam Braun helps organizations navigate the future of work, accelerate low-carbon transformation, and drive global impact through innovation, upskilling, and purpose-driven leadership.
  • Humanitarian
Jessica Long inspires audiences with her record-setting Paralympic career, powerful resilience story, and unwavering advocacy for inclusion, determination, and human potential.
  • Paralympian Legend
  • (2 reviews)
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.
  • Inspirational Adventurer
Inspirational keynote speaker Nick Santonastasso empowers audiences to overcome adversity, redefine limitations, and unlock personal potential through resilience, mindset, and unstoppable determination.
  • Inspirational Speaker
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.
  • Empowerment Speaker
  • (1 reviews)
Olympic BMX champion who teaches peak-performance under pressure through repeatable routines, mental prep, and team coaching tactics that translate to elite workplace performance.
  • Motivational Olympian
Afua Hirsch is a journalist, broadcaster and social justice advocate whose incisive reporting and lived expertise on race, identity and human rights.
  • Social Justice
  • Featured
Inspires audiences to overcome physical limits and embrace possibility by sharing Paralympic resilience, adaptive sports insights, and boundary-breaking courage everywhere.
  • "No Legs, No Limits"
  • (7 reviews)
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.
  • Purpose Driven Leadership
Leadership keynote speaker and soccer legend Julie Foudy empowers teams with proven principles of resilience, collaboration, and confidence drawn from her championship career and lifelong advocacy for women in sports.
  • Soccer Legend

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 […]

  • Motivational Speaker

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 […]

  • Motivational Humorist

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 […]

  • Motivational Speaker
Carey Lohrenz: trailblazing U.S. Navy F-14 fighter pilot, bestselling author, and keynote speaker on fearless leadership, teamwork, and peak performance under pressure.
  • Former Naval Pilot
Adventure-based business motivational speaker Michael Wigge empowers teams to embrace change, leave their comfort zones, and build resilience through humor, global challenge stories, and practical mindset tools.
  • Motivational Speaker

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