We all love a good story, but did you know that great storytelling skills can be a business asset as well as a means of entertainment? Storytelling keynote speakers specialize in exposing how using narrative arcs and the trappings of a good yarn can help organizations connect with their clients and their own team members, build relationships and a stronger, more memorable brand.

The speakers highlighted below are some of the finest storytellers we’ve had the pleasure of working with, ranging from animators who worked on childhood hits like the Toy Story series to marketing directors at multi-million dollar retail brands. Although each has their own approach, all offer special insights into creating unforgettable experiences for your customers and employees, proving that storytelling is one of the strongest tools a business can have in their back pocket.

One of our most booked storytelling keynote speakers, the highly requested Matthew Luhn is a former lead storyteller and animator at Pixar Studios, who worked on Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, and the Toy Story series. He regularly works with both Fortune 500 companies and startup entrepreneurs sharing his insights into emotionally engaging audiences and building stronger brands.

Deanna Marsigliese is a creativity speaker who specializes in storytelling through character design. Another Pixar veteran, her credits as an illustrator and animation art director include Luca, Toy Story 4, and Inside Out. She talks on creativity, authenticity, and the importance of exploration, and how it can help us find inspiration in the everyday.

Top marketing and storytelling keynote speaker Goldie Chan partners with global brands to help them bridge the gap between entertainment and technology. An expert in storytelling through social media, she helps her clients engage with their communities and build trust in both their employees and customer bases.

Omar Johnson is the former CMO at Beats by Dre and former VP of marketing at Apple, as well as a top keynote speaker hailed by Adweek as a “Brand Genius.” With an interest in unconventional marketing techniques, he utilizes emotion and creativity to connect with deeply audiences, whether he’s selling them a product or letting them in on his insights.

Ken Schmidt is the former director of communications for Harley-Davidson, a customer loyalty expert, and is known as one of the business world’s most outspoken thought leaders in the field of customer experience. His specialized engagements are geared towards helping leaders reposition their businesses and create fanatically loyal customer bases.

Author and storytelling keynote speaker Ryan Leak regularly works with c-suite executives at Fortune 500 business and  NBA All-Stars as a coach and consultant helping them connect effectively with their teams. Informative and captivating, his goal is to enable people to overcome their fears and be their best selves.

Gabrielle Scrimshaw is a storytelling, leadership and DE&I keynote speaker specializing in social impact in the areas of economic development and governance. Through her custom workshops, she assists organizations in both goal setting and group problem solving, working with leadership to design and teach a specialized curriculum tailored to each audiences’ particular needs.

DE&I thought leader Marcus Collins is an award-winning advertiser and marketing speaker with special expertise in the art of virality and cultural contagion. An exceptional presenter, he leaves audiences with actionable practices that allow them to harness their creativity as a catalyst for commerce and business success.

Creative director at Pixar Jay Ward is a top storytelling keynote speaker and innovation expert who worked on Brave, Monsters Inc, and Cars. His signature presentations focus on building creative, successful workplace cultures and how storytelling skills can be used by businesses to connect, motivate and lead, no matter what industry they are in.

Reema Zaman is an actress, award-winning author and empowerment speaker. A podcast host, screenwriter, and TV program creator, she is well acquainted with the power of a strong narrative, she has an exceptional stage presence both in-person and virtually, and has been performing since the age of six.

Experienced storyteller Brit Barron is a top keynote speaker, author, and educator. A powerful presenter, she utilizes events from her own life as a woman at the intersection of gender, sexuality and race to highlight overarching societal truths in an approachable manner, allowing all sorts of audiences to connect with her insights.

The Pinquelton Group consists of comedians and facilitators Andy Eninger and John Loos, two experts in fostering corporate creativity and collaboration. With 50+ years of experience connecting with audiences,  their experiential workshops are designed to help teams harness the potential of storytelling in a playful, energetic environment that encourages creativity and fun as much as introspection and education.

In need of a creative boost, or want to learn to harness the power of your narrative? These expert storytelling keynote speakers and many more are available for your next engagement. Reach out to us at  (805) 965-1400 or email info@bigspeak.com to inquire.