At BigSpeak, we’ve seen plenty of trends on the speaking circuit come and go. Some years, EQ is hotly demanded, and at other times, people are especially interested in the stories and insights of entrepreneurs. Leadership remains one of our top-booked categories, a perennial hot topic that will never go out of focus; after all, without strong leadership, it doesn’t matter what else an organization may have going for it.

The leadership keynote speakers featured here are our most booked to date, standing at the forefront of our roster when it comes to both demand and expertise that guarantees them repeat clients and legions of activated audience members left catalyzed by their work.

•  JP Pawliw-Fry is a bestselling author, performance coach for Olympic athletes and executives at Fortune 500 companies, and top-booked leadership speaker. He has been helping audiences understand and manage their emotions for over 20 years, providing real tools to help them leverage the power of empathy.
• Alex Weber is an award-winning leadership speaker, author, and TV host best known for his time as an elite competitor and host  on American Ninja Warrior. An inspiration to millions, his true passion is helping others reach their peak potential and thrive in the most high-stakes situations.
• Gregory Robinson is a TIME100 Pioneer, 33 years NASA veteran, and top-booked leadership speaker. Credited with transforming the then flailing James Webb Telescope program, his leadership and communication skills have won him global recognition as not only a capable people manager, but a considerate, transparent one.
• Thomas Kolditz is a retired Brigadier General and leadership speaker recognized as a top leadership thought leader. With a background managing others in extreme and volatile environments, he assists his audiences in understanding the principles of servant leadership and change management.
• Tiffani Bova is a thought leader, podcast host, growth evangelist and two-time bestselling author, who has been recognized as one of the world’s top leadership speakers. Through her work as a speaker and consultant, she has helped hundreds of companies unleash unparalleled growth.
• Matthew Luhn is a storyteller, Pixar veteran behind blockbusters like Toy Story and Finding Nemo, and leadership speaker who works with organizations to embrace innovation as a tool for business success. An adept teacher director, and consultant, audiences are left activated and delighted by his inisghts/
• Patty Azzarello is a leadership speaker, author, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience working with international audiences. With a past career as a successful business leader, she walks the walk as well as talking the talk.
• Ben Nemtin is a bestselling author and podcast host ranked as the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Gurus. One of the founders of THE BURIED LIFE, his myriad experiences and message of radical possibility have inspired audiences to work towards living and leading with purpose.
• Mike Abrashoff is a leadership and performance expert and top change management keynote speaker. A bestselling author and highly popular speaker, he regularly works with both Fortune 500 organizations and startups to help increase their organizational performance.
• Molly Fletcher is an author, CEO, and leadership keynote speaker best known for her work as one of the first female sports agents. SHe has worked with hundreds of sports’ biggest names, accustoming her to helping people unlock their peak potential and develop a Champion Mindset.
• Ryan Estis is a globally recognized leadership keynote speaker, best-selling author and former Fortune 500 CFO standing at the forefront of the human-centered growth movement. He empowers individuals to catalyze change for personal and professional growth.
•  Heather McGowan is in frequent demand for her insights into the future of work and the currently  occurring Fourth Industrial Revolution. A top leadership speaker and consultant, she helps leaders prepare people and organizations for the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) World.
• Tiana Clark is a leadership keynote speaker, resilience expert and award-winning filmmaker known as “The Audacious Commander.” A NU Kellogg business professor who created her own positions at Fortune 10 companies, she has gained global acclaim for her work inspiring audiences to lead with action and cultivate resilience.
• Carla Harris is a top leadership speaker, podcast host, author, and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. With over 3 decades of experience spanning almost every sector, it is no exaggeration to say she has more than earned her place in Fortune Magazine’s list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America.” 
• Vanessa Van Edwards is a top entrepreneur and leadership keynote speaker with a science-based framework for improving EQ and collaboration in the workplace. A best-selling author and in-demand speaker, she works with both entrepreneurs and trillion-dollar companies.

Looking to catalyze your team members with the insights of a top leadership speaker? Reach out to us at info@bigspeak.com and one of our advisors will help you find the perfect fit for your needs.