Top 10 Famous Keynote Speakers

 

Nothing brings more excitement to an event than a famous keynote speaker. Whether it’s a bestselling author, cultural icon, or championship athlete, their name recognition can boost attendance and ticket sales.

If you’re looking for a Famous Keynote Speaker, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with the Top 10 Famous Keynote Speakers. These famous speakers have started multimillion-dollar businesses, written life-changing books, won great championships, and changed our lives with their iconic products. 

Let their story motivate and inspire your audience.

 

1) Metta World Peace

Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, Jr., is an entrepreneur, championship athlete, and advocate for mental health. Metta received many accolades during his 19-year professional playing career including NBA Defensive Player Of The Year, 3rd Team All NBA, and recipient of the J. Walter Kennedy “Citizenship of the Year Award.”. Metta shares his own experience with mental health and how you can find support for your health or help support others.

2) Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong is a motivational and leadership speaker best known as the founder of the charity Livestrong and the seven-time Tour de France champion who was stripped of his titles for doping. In his talks, Lance shares his personal story of rising to the top and falling to the bottom. Audiences come away understanding how you need to own your mistakes so you can learn from them.

3) Gregory Robinson

Gregory Robinson is a top leadership and science expert best known as the man who successfully launched the James Webb Space Telescope. For his efforts, he was listed as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022 and as a Time100 Impact Award winner in 2022. When he took over in 2018, the program was billions over budget and years behind schedule. Within months of being named Director, he increased the efficiency of the schedule from 55% to 95% through his calm leadership and communication style. 

4) Fredrik Eklund

Fredrik Eklund is a top sales keynote speaker, number one broker, star of “Million Dollar Listing,” and the bestselling author of The Sell. To date, Fredrik has closed over 5 billion dollars in real estate sales all over the world.

5) Bill Walton

Bill Walton is a top motivational keynote speaker and one of basketball’s most recognizable and beloved figures. His success on the court is well documented; the nation’s top college basketball star at UCLA under legendary coach John Wooden, he then played for two NBA Championship teams – the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics.

6) James Clear 

James Clear is a personal development keynote speaker who became famous for the life-changing book he wrote: Atomic Habits. His book has sold more than 9 million copies worldwide, been translated into numerous languages, and inspired lives everywhere. In his story-filled keynotes, James motivates audiences by showing how small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement can lead you to the life you want.

7) Molly Bloom 

Molly Bloom is an inspirational speaker, bestselling author of Molly’s Game, and the business mind behind the most exclusive, high-stakes poker game in the world. You may be more familiar with the Oscar-nominated movie about her life: Molly’s Game. Her inspiring story covers everything from starting her business knowing nothing about poker to losing everything—then overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life.

8)  Kevin O’Leary

Kevin O’Leary is a top business speaker who became a household name as a judge on Shark Tank. His opinionated nature has won over millions of viewers, and he continues to impress audiences with professional investment tips and personal anecdotes of how to rise to business success.

9) Daymond John

Daymond John is a motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur, and founder of FUBU clothing. You may know him best as a judge on the reality TV investor show Shark Tank. Daymond inspires audiences by sharing how he built FUBU clothing from a garage startup to a multi-million dollar company. 

10) Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak is a top technology and innovation expert, and cult icon, who rose to fame as the co-founder of Apple Computer. You may have seen him portrayed by Seth Rogen in the movie Steve Jobs but he is much more fun and inspiring in his own talks than even his movie counterpart.

 

If you’re looking for a Top 10 Famous Keynote Speaker for your event or conference, contact BigSpeak Speakers Bureau today.

 

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