It’s common to start off a new year with big plans and deep wells of energy that have many bursting out the gates and ready to achieve. As the year moves on, however, that drive can flag, leaving the once ambitious purposeless, squandering their time in both their business and personal lives. There’s always next year, after all, and most people will find themselves settling back into the same habits and comfortable routines.

But if someone doesn’t want to be most people, what can they do to hold onto that new year energy? Inspirational keynote speakers are proven to empower and energize in equal measure, offering expertise hard-won on hospital floors and literal warzones. Those at the very top of their field endow their audiences the ability to change not just their way of looking at certain issues, but even the fabric of their very lives.

Affordable housing advocate and top inspirational keynote speaker Jonathan Reckford is the CEO at Habitat for Humanity International, where he has helped over 39 million people construct or preserve their homes. One of the most influential nonprofit leaders in America, his insights as both an executive and philanthropist help his audiences create a strong sense of purpose in their organizations.

Inspirational keynote speaker Carla Harris is the veteran of a 30-year career in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. A Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley and podcast host, she shares valuable lessons in authenticity, leadership, and leveraging interpersonal relationships to succeed.

Jia Jiang is a top inspirational and emotional intelligence speaker, bestselling author, and winner of the Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award. A unique and effective teacher, he has one of the most viewed TED Talks of all time, and many people have found his presentations legitimately life-changing.

Trailblazing pilot and entrepreneur Vernice “Flygirl” Armour is an engaging inspirational keynote speaker and consultant who has been featured on CNN, The View, the Oprah Winfrey Show and MSNBC. The first ever Black female combat pilot, she helps businesses get gutsy and create breakthrough results.

Top endurance and inspirational keynote speaker James Lawrence is a triathlete, Eco-Challenge Team Leader, and Guiness World Record Holder who captivates audiences with the same combination of energy, humor and determination that enabled him to complete a full triathlon in every US state consecutively over a period of only 50 days.

Ozan Varol is a former rocket scientist, bestselling author and top inspirational keynote speaker specializing in helping industry leaders reimagine their organizations. Ozan’s witty stories and down-to-earth humor earn him the top speaker rating at both conferences and private events.

Leadership imagineer and peak performance expert Simon T. Bailey is recognized as one of the industries’ top inspirational keynote speakers to help audiences achieve their business and life goals in his enlightening and customizable presentations.

Jeremy Bloom is a high-achieving athlete, entrepreneur, top inspirational keynote speaker and author. A three-time world champion skier who has competed twice in the Olympics and won eleven gold medals at the World Cup, he knows plenty about success and the countless failures and obstacles one must tackle in order to reach their goals. 

Rockstar concert pianist and motivational powerhouse Jade Simmons captivates audiences around the world with her genre-bending performances. With impact spanning multiple industries and broad appeal, her presentations on leadership and creativity create boundless inspiration.

These top inspirational keynote speakers, as well as many other inspirational powerhouses, are available to speak at your next event. Please contact us at info@bigspeak.com to inquire. We would be thrilled to assist you in making your conference the stuff of corporate legend.