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Ted Speakers

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) speakers are individuals who have been invited to share their expertise, experiences, and innovative ideas at TED conferences and related events.

These speakers come from diverse fields, including science, technology, art, business, and more. TED talks are known for their engaging and thought-provoking nature, as speakers are given a platform to present their ideas in a concise and compelling manner, often in under 18 minutes. These talks are widely available online and have inspired and educated millions of people around the world.

TED speakers are selected for their ability to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change through their unique insights and perspectives.

Ken Blanchard

Leadership expert Ken Blanchard is co author of The One Minute Manager and creator of Situational Leadership® II, shaping modern management worldwide.

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Leadership Speaker

Promoted

Meredith Breitstein

Meredith Breitstein: six-time award-winning motivational speaker, TV host, and leadership trainer inspiring audiences to embrace change, overcome adversity, and SHINE.

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Motivational Speaker

Jack Uldrich

He helps organizations prepare for change and future disruption.

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Innovation Futurist

Marco Tempest

Techno-magician Marco Tempest captivates global audiences by blending illusion, storytelling, and emerging technology to make complex ideas unforgettable and inspire curiosity-driven innovation.

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Magician Illusionist

(3 reviews)

Rachel Sheerin

She helps teams beat burnout and perform at their best.

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Motivational Speaker

(10 reviews)

Stafford Masie

He helps organizations thrive through digital innovation and disruption.

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Digital Innovation

Olympia LePoint

She uses science and AI to help leaders think and act boldly.

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Former NASA Scientist

(2 reviews)

Daniel Burrus

Daniel Burrus is a world-renowned futurist and global trends expert who helps organizations anticipate disruption, leverage emerging technology, and transform uncertainty into strategic advantage.

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Innovation Futurist

Linda Edgecombe

Change and leadership keynote speaker Linda Edgecombe energizes audiences with humor-driven perspective shifts that spark accountability, resilience, and renewed commitment to meaningful action.

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Leadership & Change

Melissa Agnes

Crisis management keynote speaker Melissa Agnes helps organizations build crisis-ready, reputation-resilient brands using her Crisis Ready® Model for risk preparedness and brand protection.

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Crisis Management

Shelmina Babai Abji

Shelmina Babai Abji, TEDx speaker and former IBM Vice President, empowers leaders especially women and minorities to rise with confidence, purpose, and measurable impact.

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Expert Empowerment

Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts — The “Skidrow CEO” who turned homelessness into hope, sharing powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and the mindset of transformation.

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The Skidrow CEO

(1 reviews)

Mallory Brown

She inspires empathy-driven action and meaningful global impact.

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Human Connection

Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki delivers high-impact insights on innovation, evangelism, entrepreneurship, and brand influence drawn from decades shaping iconic companies like Apple and Canva.

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Marketing Expert

Kate Fagan

Sports journalist and keynote speaker Kate Fagan delivers powerful insights on athlete mental health, inclusion, and performance through lived experience, investigative storytelling, and actionable advocacy.

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ESPN Host

(5 reviews)

Dr. Marcus Collins

Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer, cultural translator, and best-selling author helping brands harness the power of culture to drive authentic connection and action.

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Cultural Leadership

Johnny Quinn

Johnny Quinn is one of only three athletes to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, now inspiring audiences with resilience, mindset, and performance.

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Motivational Speaker

(1 reviews)

Jamie Hess

Jamie Hess is a TEDx speaker, media personality, and branding expert who helps individuals and organizations harness gratitude, authenticity, and “star power” to drive success and purpose.

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Gratitudeology™

(3 reviews)

Kristel Bauer

Kristel Bauer is a Leadership, High Performance & Burnout Prevention Keynote Speaker | 2026 Top Impact Speaker | Author of Work-Life Tango

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Corporate Wellness

Colin O Brady

Endurance athlete and world-record-breaking motivational speaker Colin O’Brady empowers audiences with high-performance strategies, resilience frameworks, and actionable insights drawn from redefining human limits.

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Motivational Adventurer

(4 reviews)

Pamela Barnum

She teaches leaders how to build trust and read people.

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The Trust Agent

Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva

Reinvention strategist and global business educator Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva equips leaders and organizations with actionable frameworks to innovate, adapt, and thrive amid constant disruption.