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Peyton Manning, the famous Denver Broncos football player, is a Super Bowlwinning quarterback and a five-time N.F.L. M.V.P. His speech themes include leadership, teamwork, and “Being a Game-Changer.” Manning has delivered keynote addresses and appeared at meet and greets as well as corporate hospitality events. Contact IMG Speakers (212.774.6735, imgspeakers .com) for more information.
A decorated Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell is the best-selling author of Lone Survivor, which was recently made into a film starring Mark Wahlberg. In his speeches, Luttrell draws on leadership, teambuilding, and inspiration. He has spoken as part of Houston’s Brilliant Lecture Series and for religious groups as well as for corporate and financial groups. Contact Greater Talent Network (212.645.4200, greater talent.com) for more information.
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Lesley Stahl is one of the first female TV reporters. She is a 23-year veteran of 60 Minutes and a former CBS White House correspondent. In her speeches, Stahl shares how news was collected for major events, such as Watergate and the Iranian hostage crisis. She has spoken at Foothill College, Omaha Town Hall, and for various educational groups. Contact Greater Talent Network (212.645.4200, greatertalent.com) for more information.
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Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a staunch advocate of the arts and is the founder of Trigger Street Productions, which produced the Netflix series House of Cards. Through the Kevin Spacey Foundation, he assists emerging artists through education, scholarships, and grants. Spacey has spoken at the Content Marketing World conference and the Edinburgh International Television Festival. Contact CAA Speakers (424.288.2898, caaspeakers.com) for more information.
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rom an Oscar-winning actor to the most successful skier in American history, here are some of the most commonly requested speakers from a few top bureaus. Fees for speakers vary depending on factors such as event location and timing; inquire with the appropriate bureau about costs.
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Lindsey Vonn is the most successful skier in American history, an Olympic gold medalist, and a World Cup champion. Her speech themes include success, overcoming adversity, and teamwork. Vonn has participated in corporate hospitality events and meet and greets. Contact IMG Speakers (212.774.6735, imgspeakers .com) for more information.
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A talk show host, actor, and comedian, Steve Harvey is the author of books such as Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success. His speech themes include “Motivating You to Your Greatness,” “The Power of Moving People,” and “The Power of Your Dream.” He has spoken at corporate meetings and business seminars. Contact IMG Speakers (212.774.6735, imgspeakers.com) for more information.
Robin Roberts is the co-anchor of ABC News’s Good Morning America and the author of Everybody’s Got Something. Her speech themes include “Living Your Best Life Possible,” “Positioning Yourself for Success,” and “From the Heart: Rules to Live By.” She has spoken at conferences and educational events and has served as a moderator and M.C. at events. Contact IMG Speakers (212.774.6735, imgspeakers.com) for more information.
Peter Sheahan is the founder and C.E.O. of ChangeLabs, a global consultancy firm that has produced behavioral change projects for companies such as Apple and I.B.M. He is also the author of six books, including Flip and Generation Y. Contact the Harry Walker Agency (646.227.4906, harrywalker.com) for more information. Director of engineering at Google Ray Kurzweil is an inventor, a leader in the field of artificial intelligence, and a futurist who has a 30-year track record of accurate predictions. He is the author of How to Create a Mind, and his speeches cover innovation, healthcare, forecasting, and more. Kurzweil has spoken at legal technology conferences and South by Southwest. Contact CAA Speakers (424.288.2898, caaspeakers.com) for more information.
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A digital analyst, anthropologist, and futurist, Brian Solis is an expert on the way disruptive technology affects business and society. He is the author of What’s the Future of Business: Changing the Way Businesses Create Experience. His speech topics include business leadership and transformation, as well as connected consumerism. He has delivered keynote speeches at industry summits, conferences, and corporate events. Contact Altimeter Group (415.712.9808, altimetergroup.com) for more information.
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The co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., Jerry Greenfeld helped turn a storefront shop into a $300 million ice cream business. His speech themes include corporate social responsibility and creative management. Greenfeld has spoken at Johns Hopkins University’s Foreign Affairs Symposium as well as for corporate and financial groups. Plus, he brings free ice cream samples for the audience. Contact Greater Talent Network (212.645.4200, greatertalent.com) for more information.
Former commissioner of the New York Police Department Raymond Kelly is a leading security expert whose speeches describe his experience during the rebuilding era following the September 11, 2001, attacks. Other speech themes include “The 14 Traits of a Successful Leader.” He has spoken for the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall as well as for corporate and financial groups. Contact Greater Talent Network (212.645.4200, greatertalent.com) for more information.
Tony Hsieh helped Zappos grow from a company with almost no sales to one with more than $1 billion in gross merchandise sales each year. He is the author of Delivering Happiness and is the mastermind behind the Downtown Project, a revitalization initiative in downtown Las Vegas. Speech topics include “Delivering Happiness: a Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose.” Hsieh has spoken at C2MTL, the Promotional Products Association International Expo, and business conferences. Contact CAA Speakers (424.288.2898, caaspeakers.com) for more information.
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