14 Top Keynote Speakers Who Are Also Bestselling Authors

Why consider a bestselling author for your next keynote speaker? Two reasons: proven content in the publishing world and a great takeaway for your attendees. For years to come, the book will serve as a personal connection to the success of your event and the author’s message.

If you’re looking for a bestselling author who is a great keynote speaker, BigSpeak speakers bureau works with the top keynote speakers who have cracked the New York Times, Amazon, and international bestselling lists. These top 14 bestselling authors have taught audiences to create better habits, overcome obstacles, become happier, and more. 

 

1.James Clear: Atomic Habits

James Clear is a personal development keynote speaker, with an entertaining style of teaching the audience that small habits can make huge improvements. His New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits has sold over 3 million copies and been translated into multiple languages. 

 

2. Molly Bloom: Molly’s Game

Molly Bloom is a top inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, which became an Oscar-nominated movie. Bloom’s business success story has enthralled and inspired hundreds of audiences to overcome their own obstacles.

 

3.Marc Randolph: That Will Never Work

Marc Randolph is a top entrepreneur and innovation speaker, Netflix co-founder, and angel investor. His book That Will Never Work—on turning Netflix into a successful company—was an Amazon #1 bestselling book.

 

4.Marcus Collins: For the Culture

Marcus Collins is a leading culture speaker,  marketing thought leader, and the author of the bestselling For the Culture, a book that breaks down the ways that culture influences behavior and teaches readers how to inspire collective change and move others to take action.

 

5.Jia Jiang: Rejection Therapy

Jia Jiang is a top resilience keynote speaker with the most viewed TED Talk of 2017. Jiang’s book Rejection Therapy was an Amazon bestselling audible book. He teaches organizations and teams to become fearless by learning the mindset of resilience.

 

6.Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry: Performance Under Pressure

JP Pawliw Fry is an internationally renowned thought leader in emotional intelligence and managing under pressure. He co-authored the New York Times bestselling book Performing Under Pressure, which has been used by NFL, NBA, and Olympic athletes to perform better in pressure situations.

 

7.Robyn Benincasa: How Winning Works

Robyn Benincasa is a top speaker on teamwork, CNN Hero, Adventure Racing world champion, and San Diego firefighter. Her New York Times bestselling author of How Winning Works, shows the principles of teamwork used in winning teams.

 

8.Eric O’Neill: Gray Day

Eric O’Neill is a top cybersecurty speaker, renowned spycatcher, and bestselling author of Gray Day, and the inspiration for the film Breach, based on Eric’s role in in capturing the most notorious spy in United States history, Robert Hanssen.

 

9. Tiffani Bova: The Experience Mindset & Growth IQ

Tiffani Bova is a customer and employee experience expert and lauded sales transformation keynote speaker. She is the author of the WSJ bestsellers Growth IQ and The Experience Mindset, both of which focus on how companies can drive growth via intentional, effective strategies.

 

10.Mel Robbins: The 5 Second Rule

Mel Robbins is a top motivational keynote speaker, award-winning CNN commentator, and one of the most booked motivational speakers in the world. Her inspirational book The 5 Second Rule, which shows how you can get motivated with a simple trick, is an international bestseller.

 

11.Kevin O’Leary: Cold Hard Truth: On Men, Women and Money

Kevin O’Leary is a top celebrity keynote speaker, venture capitalist, and guest judge on Shark Tank. His book Cold Hard Truth: On Men, Women, and Money was a #1 international bestseller.

 

12. Cassandra Worthy: Change Enthusiasm

Cassandra Worthy is a disruptive thought leader and top change and transformation keynote speaker. Her book Change Enthusiasm became a #1 Amazon bestseller within one week of publication, teaching readers how to harness their emotions and embrace change as opportunity.

 

13.Daymond John: The Power of Broke

Daymond John is a top motivational keynote speaker, founder of FUBU clothing, a Shark Tank judge, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke. Daymond shares stories and the strategies from his book that brought him financial success.

 

14. Sophia Amoruso: #GIRLBOSS

Sophia Amoruso is a top keynote speaker on entrepreneurship, marketing and leadership. Her iconic book #GIRLBOSS is a NYT bestseller that shares her journey from dumpster-diving, directionless teen to fashion mogul and one of “America’s Richest Self-Made Women.”

 

 

Whether you’re looking to do an online conference, virtual keynote, online function, or Zoom meeting, these top 15 bestselling authors have the skills to deliver an exciting and motivational experience. 

BigSpeak motivational speakers bureau works with the top bestselling author keynote speakers, top bestselling authors, and top keynote speakers. If you’re looking for one of the best keynote speaker authors for your conference, event, or online event, BigSpeak can connect you with the right person to inspire your business to reach new heights. Call BigSpeak today.