The Top 30 Motivational Speakers In The World
James Malinchak
James Malinchak mixes enthusiasm and
humor with motivational stories to deliver a high content message that empowers
audiences to achieve extraordinary results! James began his award-winning sales
career as a stockbroker with a major Wall Street investment firm. While in his
20s, he became a partner in a company that handled the investments for many
famous entertainers, authors and professional athletes. James currently owns
three businesses, authored eight books, and is a popular speaker worldwide. He
teaches people how to become professional motivational speakers.
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Les Brown
2) Les Brown
As a renowned professional speaker,
author and television personality, Les Brown has risen to national prominence
by delivering a high energy message which tells people how to shake off
mediocrity and live up to their greatness. It is a message Les Brown has
learned from his own life and one he is helping others apply to their lives.
Utilizing powerful delivery and newly emerging insights Les’ customized
presentation will teach, inspire, and channel your audience to new levels of
achievement. Les Brown and James Malinchak and Stephen Pierce are three of the
very best in my opinion. Les also teaches people how to become great
motivational speakers.
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Tony Robbins
Known as Tony Robbins, suffered many
hardships in life when his mother divorced and remarried twice. He took on the
last name of his second father. Later in life he was diagnosed with a tumor of
the brain, thus resulting in abnormal growth spurts and his large hands and
feet. His bestselling books like ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ are a tribute to
this legend. Tony Robbins is like my second Dad! He’s had a huge impact on my
life and my values. One of Tony’s core messages is ‘The secret to living is
giving’.
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Stephen Pierce
One of the most Influential Internet
Marketers out there. Stephen is both a HIGHLY Successful Internet
Marketer and Motivational Speaker. His talks really grip his audiences and
leave a lasting impact on people who listen to him. Apply what Stephen teaches
and your life WILL change, its that simple! He’s changed my life because I
practice what he preaches! One person I would absolutely love to meet – a true
Genius.
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Greg Jacobs
5) Greg Jacobs
Greg Jacobs’ message is to get the
f***ing cow out of the f***ing way!
He is a Highly Successful Internet
Marketer known for his straight talking no nonsense approach.
From a video I watched of him – his personal
development messages are unique and powerful.
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T Harv Eker
6) T Harv Eker
He is the best man to go to for
transforming your beliefs about money. His flagship seminar Millionaire Mind Intensive, which I attended and met
him at, really was life changing for me because it got rid of my Limiting
Beliefs about Money and my fears around Money. Go to T Harv Eker if you want to
be motivated, break through your barriers and get on the road to living your
life to the max!
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Chris Howard
7) Chris Howard
Internationally acclaimed lifestyle
and wealth strategist, Christopher Howard is a best-selling author, prominent
speaker and the owner of the Academy of Wealth and Achievement and Christopher
Howard Training. For almost two decades, Chris has researched the success
strategies of the world’s greatest business, philanthropic and spiritual
minds. His extensive knowledge is shared through his books, home study
courses and public seminars worldwide. As a result, Chris Howard has
helped hundreds of thousands of individuals create the wealth and engineer the
lifestyle they truly desire. With operations in the United States, Australia,
England, Ireland, New Zealand, China and further expansion scheduled for
Europe, Canada and South East Asia. The Academy of Wealth and Achievement
has become one of the fastest growing personal development training companies
in the world. I have been to his Seminar Breakthrough To Success and it is life
changing!
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8 ) Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley is “The first American
ever to simultaneously host signature talk shows on both public television and
public radio.” I first saw Tavis when he infamously interviewed Will Smith.
From 1996-2001, Smiley hosted BET Tonight on the Black Entertainment Network.
Smiley is known for his energetic frank talk about race and politics; an
African-American himself, he often interviews other black leaders and thinkers
on his shows. He’s also the author of books including How to Make Black America
Better: Leading African Americans Speak Out (2001) and the 2006 memoir What I
Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America. His company, The Smiley
Group, manages his various efforts in broadcasting, exhibits, websites, films,
and speeches.
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Marshall Sylver, a world-renown
hypnotist and master of interpersonal communication, has been harnessing the
power of the human mind since he was a child. Sylver’s journey started on a
Michigan farm where a mother, who worked three jobs to support her ten
children, raised him. As a child, he experienced such hardships as no running
water, no electricity, and no telephone. Through his mastering of the
subconscious mind, Sylver turned his world around. He is a respected business
consultant sought by Fortune 500 companies and also the creator of the number
one personal development program worldwide. Today, Sylver is recognized as the
#1 leading expert in subconscious reprogramming & the master of persuasion
and influence. Marshall’s speeches are electrifying go watch them!
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10) Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy is a leading authority
on success. His fast-moving talks on leadership, sales, managerial
effectiveness and business strategy are loaded with powerful, proven ideas and
strategies that people can immediately apply to get better results in every
area. Brian has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments,
real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and
management consulting; he is an author and the most popular producer of audio
and video learning programs in America. I have many of Brian’s programs – they
are a MUST if you’re serious about continual growth!
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11) Hilary Hinton ‘Zig’ Ziglar
Ziglar is one of the most successful
motivational speakers in America. When at a tender age, his father, a
successful businessman, passed away, Ziglar was in terms ‘a reborn Christian’.
An ardent football fan, he also teaches students in a Baptist Church apart from
his main business of being one of the most successful speakers of America. I
particularly like one of his speeches which i did a blog post on
here.
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Dr. John Demartini
12) Dr. John Demartini
Inspirational speaker, teacher,
author, philosopher, and star of The Secret. Dr. Demartini is a world leading
behavioral expert, speaker and author at the forefront of the burgeoning
personal and professional development industry. His scope of knowledge
and experience is a culmination of 34 years of research and studies of more
than 28,000 texts into over 200 different disciplines ranging from psychology,
philosophy, metaphysics, theology, neurology and physiology. John speaks 300
days a year in 50 countries across the globe and is the author of over 40
books. You need to study his stuff!!
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Deepak Chopra
13) Deepak Chopra
A celebrity doctor whose specialty
is the healing ways of his native India. Real fame came with the publication of
his best-selling books Ageless Body, Timeless Mind (1993) and The
Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (1995). He became a successful Motivational
Speaker, with a series of multi-media programs for healing mind, body and
spirit. His other books include Grow Younger, Live Longer (2001), Life
After Death: The Burden of Proof (2006), and Buddha: A Story of
Enlightenment (2007). He is the founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing
in Carlsbad, California.
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Wayne Dyer
14) Wayne Dyer
Dr. Wayne Dyer is a 1958 graduate of
Denby High School; he received his D.Ed. degree in counseling from Wayne State
University. Dr Wayne Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in
the field of self-development. He’s the author of over 30 books, has created
many audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of television and
radio shows.
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Dan Millman
15) Dan Millman
A successful gymnast, an instructor
at the Stanford University and author of 13 self help books, his most famous
book and his path to recognition was his autobiography ‘Way of the Peaceful
Warrior’. He is also known for his Human Potential movement alongside Anthony
Robbins.
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Alvin Law
16) Alvin Law
Born without arms due to a
complication arising out of his mother taking some drugs during pregnancy, he
was put up for adoption and raised by Hilda and Jack Law. At a very early stage
in life he learnt to do things with his legs that a normal human would do with
his hands. His famous book Alvin’s Laws of Life: 5 Steps To Successfully
Overcome Anything is a bestseller, and he even featured in an X-Files episode!
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Nick Vujicic
17) Nick Vujicic
Has one of the most depressing
childhoods anyone ever had. Born limbless, the laws of Australia had to be
changed to grant him admission in school. Bullied by everybody he contemplated
suicide by age 10. That is when he realized that his story was an inspiration
to many and he proceeded to go to college and by the age of 21 began his
travails as a motivational speaker.
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Bill Cosby
18 ) Bill Cosby
An avid basketball player and class
president in school always had the qualities required to be a confident and
successful speaker. Host of the show, ‘Kids Say the Dandiest Things’, has given
him recognition across America as a speaker and stand up comedian. He is
famously referred to as ‘America’s Black Dad’. He has been one of the
world’s most respected and well-known entertainers and comedians. After tenth
grade, Cosby joined the Navy and completed high school through a correspondence
course. He later took up an athletics scholarship at Temple University,
supporting himself during his studies by tending bar, where his easy-going
style and witty joking with the clientele prompted suggestions that he try
stand-up comedy. This he did and was soon to be discovered by the legendary Carl Reiner.
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Stephen Covey
19) Stephen Covey
Stephen is famous author of “The 7
Habits of Highly Effective People”. He co-founded Franklin Covey Company
that provides businesses with leadership training and productivity tools. His
books focus on leadership, management, productivity in the workplace, and the
values of family and a happy home life. Stephen R. Covey studied at the
University of Utah, received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the
Harvard University, and a Doctorate degree from the Brigham Young University.
Covey also worked as a professor of business management and organizational
behavior at Brigham Young University.
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Bob Proctor
20) Bob Proctor
Bob Proctor is widely considered one
of the greatest speakers in the world on the topic of getting rich. He teaches
people how to understand their hidden abilities to do more, be more and have
more in every area of life. His teachings are based on Napolean Hill’s Think
and Grow Rich, and his delivery is second to none! For more than 40
years, Bob Proctor has focused his entire agenda around helping people create
lush lives of prosperity, rewarding relationships and spiritual awareness. As
one of the world’s most highly regarded speakers on prosperity, he is
internationally known for his inspirational and motivational style.
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Delattoro Mcneal II
21) Delatorro McNeal II
For over a decade, Delatorro L. McNeal,
II has been transforming the lives of people from all walks of life. As an
internationally renowned Professional Speaker and Best Selling Author,
Delatorro has spoken in 45 of the 50 US states, and has delivered well over
1000 presentations to major corporations, colleges and universities,
professional associations, conventions, churches, and leadership conferences.
If he looks familiar, it’s because Delatorro has been featured on national
and worldwide television networks like Fox News, NBC, BET, TBN, Daystar,
Oxygen, and The Word Network as well as syndicated radio shows all across
America.
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Jack Canfield
22) Jack Canfield
Jack Canfield is America’s Success
Coach and the originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® book series. Jack
Canfield is best described as an understanding, compelling, empowering and compassionate
coach who has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve their dreams. As
he speaks, Jack masterfully weaves messages of being more loving, nurturing and
responsible with the importance of having a dream, setting specific goals and
overcoming obstacles.
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Chris Widener
23) Chris Widener
Chris Widener, New York
Times, Wall Street Journal and Amazon.com Best-Selling author is a seasoned
businessman, author and speaker. He has for nearly twenty years been involved
in leadership in the business community, the non-profit world, and as a speaker
and author. He has learned what he shares through his own experience and his
interaction with and observation of the most successful people in the world.
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Randy Gage
24) Randy Gage
For more than 15 years Randy has
been helping people transform self-limiting benefits into self-fulfilling
breakthroughs to achieve their dreams. Randy is recognized around the world as
the pre-eminent expert on the direct-selling industry. His dynamic, totally
customized and compelling programs are dead on, tailored exclusively on how to
break through to sell more and build confidence. No other person can bring
Randy’s industry experience, knowledge and passion to the table. Randy speaks
from experience of a high school dropout, who became a self-made millionaire.
He does thorough pre-event research and customizes the program for your
company, products and situation. People receive a program that’s
fast-paced, fun and relentlessly packed with usable information on how to
achieve more.
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Dan Pena
25) Dan Pena
Former Chairman of various
US/European companies including venture capital, IT, internet, property,
insurance, food distribution, health care, manufacturing, pub and restaurants,
financial services, construction, telemarketing, publishing, amongst others;
high level negotiator with many governments and multinational firms including
equity providers, insurance companies, investment banks, international law
firms and all “Big Four” accounting firms. He is engaged as a consultant to
senior executive management of Global 50 companies and organizations in the
world, including the Onassis Group, Exxon Mobil and The Vatican.
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Mark Victor Hansen
26) Mark Victor Hansen
In the area of human potential, no
one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than
30 years, Mark Victor Hansen has focused solely on helping people and
organizations reshape their personal vision of what’s possible. His powerful
messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have helped create startling
and powerful change in thousands of organizations, and millions of individuals
worldwide.
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Shishir Srivastava
27) Shishir Srivastava
Shishir Srivastava is a motivational
speaker and peace educator. He is currently serving as the Head of the
Department of Personality Development and Career Counseling of City Montessori
School (CMS), Lucknow, India. He joined the CMS team on 1st January 2000 and
since then his ongoing commitment and concrete activities in support of the
culture of peace at the local, regional and international levels have
demonstrated unflagging determination and devotion.
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Jim Rohn
28) Jim Rohn
Jim Rohn is a philosopher,
motivational counselor, business executive, and best-selling author. He has
been recognized as the greatest motivational speaker of all time. He is one of
the world’s most sought-after success counselors and business philosophers with
some of his most thought provoking topics being: sales and entrepreneurial
skills, leadership, sales and marketing, success and personal development.
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Robin Sharma
29) Robin Sharma
Robin Sharma is one of the world’s
most highly respected leadership experts. He is devoted to the mission of
helping organizations develop people who Lead Without a Title so that they win
in this period of intense change. His clients include Microsoft, GE, FedEx,
IBM, Nike, NASA, Yale University, and The Young Presidents Organization.
Sharma’s books, such as The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Greatness Guide
have topped bestseller lists across the globe and have sold millions of copies
in more than 70 languages. They have been embraced by rock stars, royalty, and
many celebrity CEOs.
Sharma is also the co-Founder of
960vets.com, an innovative online support resource that helps U.S. veterans
successfully reintegrate into civilian life.
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Willie Jolley
30) Willie Jolley
Willie Jolley is America’ s Premier
Celebrity Speaker- Singer- Author…Inspiring Millions with Music &
Motivation! He is truly a renaissance man, who is an award winning speaker,
singer, a best selling author, a national media personality and national columnist…all
in one person! In 1999 Willie Jolley was named “One of the Outstanding
Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International. Less than 50
speakers worldwide have been bestowed that honor! Former winners include Nelson
Mandela, Christopher Reeve, Margaret Thatcher and Colin Powell! Willie Jolley
holds the two top designations that the National Speakers Associations bestows
to the best of the best. The first designation is the CPAE/ Speaker Hall of
Fame Award, which is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and
professionalism. The other designation is the CSP, which is the Certified
Speaking Profession designation, which is an earned honor for being a person
who has made his mark on the speaking industry with presentations to a wide
range of groups and audiences.
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Joan Lunden
Bonus 31)Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden is one of America’s most
recognized and trusted television personalities. As host of Good Morning
America for almost two decades, she helped millions of American families
start each day. The longest running host ever on early morning television,
during her tenure she reported from 26 countries, covered four presidents, five
Olympics, and two royal weddings. An award-winning television journalist,
best-selling author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mother of seven,
Joan Lunden defines “today’s working mother.” Lunden has been a constant and
reassuring presence in American homes for over 25 years, keeping viewers
informed on the latest information to care for their homes and families.
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Tom Hopkins
Bonus 32) Tom Hopkins
Tom Hopkins started in sales at age
19. He failed miserably until he figured out that success in sales is a learned
skill. After making the study of selling his hobby, his career soared. He
became a sales millionaire by the age of 27. Tom has been teaching his
proven-effective selling strategies world wide for over 30 years. Tom
Hopkins is a sales legend. Many believe that natural ability is enough to make
you successful in a selling career.
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