emotional Speakers

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.

Mike Krzyzewski, "Coach K," reveals life's lessons taught by his parents and his own proven principles of learning, which make his college and Olympic teams inspiring examples for other organizations.

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

A creative culinary innovator and exemplary business leader, José Andrés inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.

Kevin Carroll is transforming business culture and team engagement by embracing the power of purposeful play.

Kyle Carpenter will captivate audiences with the lessons he's learned about adversity, sharing his new-found perspective on life.

Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.

Richard Montañez's riveting and inspiring story proves that all of us are just one great idea away from our dreams. Hear this one-time janitor tell you how he fanned a spark of innovation into the billion dollar worldwide...

A trailblazing voice, Stephanie Chung empowers corporate, sales, and women leaders to reach new heights through powerful personal stories, lessons learned, and proven strategies from her decades-long career.

Mallory Weggemann shares stories of triumph over setbacks stemming from a spinal cord injury at 18 and nerve damage to her arm at 24. As a 4-time Paralympian and 7-time Paralympic Medalist, she redefines and enforces what it...

Born with one leg, 2011 NCAA Champion Anthony Robles became an unstoppable force in college wrestling who now shares his strategy for success—a limitless belief in self and the motivation to do things other people wouldn't have thought...

Jerry Linenger knows how to reach deep, stay calm, and apply brainpower to solve problems. By going beyond expectations, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming adversity, he consistently inspires audiences and organizations to do likewise.

Saving his squad from the Taliban during a deadly ambush in Afghanistan, Sal Giunta shares—with unassuming humility—his courageous story and the importance of teamwork, selflessness and leadership.

Seriously injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Bob Woodruff is a throwback to the reporters of years ago who brought you the news no matter what the danger.

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).