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Here’s a list that Celebrity Speakers Bureau’s researchers and booking agents put together of highly regarded leadership and motivational speakers who typically charge under $50,000 for speaking engagements. These speakers cover a variety of topics, from leadership development and personal growth to overcoming adversity and creating a positive impact in the workplace.

1. John O’Leary

• Fee Range: $20,000 – $30,000
• Topics: Resilience, overcoming adversity, leadership, personal growth, and the power of positivity.
• About: John O’Leary is a motivational speaker who survived a life-threatening fire as a child and now speaks about resilience, living life to its fullest, and leadership in both personal and professional settings.

2. Kendra Scott

• Fee Range: $30,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Entrepreneurship, leadership, women in business, philanthropy, and personal development.
• About: Founder of Kendra Scott jewelry, she shares insights on entrepreneurial leadership, navigating challenges, and the importance of giving back through philanthropy.

3. Jon Gordon

• Fee Range: $30,000 – $50,000
• Topics: Leadership, teamwork, positivity, and personal growth.
• About: Best known for his “Energy Bus” book, Jon Gordon speaks on creating positive work environments, building effective teams, and cultivating leadership that inspires others.

4. Ingrid Vanderveldt

• Fee Range: $25,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Entrepreneurship, leadership, women in business, and empowering others.
• About: Former Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Dell Technologies, Ingrid speaks on empowering female entrepreneurs, leadership in business, and growing sustainable businesses in a tech-driven world.

5. Scott Moffatt

• Fee Range: $10,000 – $20,000
• Topics: Leadership, personal development, motivation, and change management.
• About: Scott specializes in helping organizations and individuals develop leadership skills, build motivation, and adapt to change with resilience.

6. Mel Robbins

• Fee Range: $25,000 – $45,000
• Topics: Motivation, personal development, leadership, and productivity.
• About: Known for her book The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins focuses on topics like breaking procrastination, overcoming self-doubt, and creating lasting change in your life and work.

7. Angela Duckworth

• Fee Range: $40,000 – $50,000
• Topics: Grit, perseverance, leadership, and achieving success.
• About: Angela Duckworth is the author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance and speaks about the role of grit and resilience in personal and professional success.

8. Simon Sinek

• Fee Range: $40,000 – $50,000
• Topics: Leadership, purpose-driven work, innovation, and organizational culture.
• About: Known for his book Start With Why, Simon teaches how to inspire leadership and create a culture of trust and collaboration in organizations.

9. Travis Bradberry

• Fee Range: $20,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Emotional intelligence, leadership, and performance optimization.
• About: Co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis speaks on how emotional intelligence can be used to lead effectively, improve performance, and foster strong interpersonal relationships.

10. Jill Ellis

• Fee Range: $30,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Leadership, teamwork, motivation, and overcoming challenges.
• About: The former head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Jill speaks about leadership, building high-performing teams, and navigating pressure to achieve success.

11. Patrick Lencioni

• Fee Range: $25,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Organizational health, teamwork, leadership, and building strong teams.
• About: Author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick focuses on leadership, creating cohesive teams, and improving organizational performance through healthy culture and collaboration.

12. David Meerman Scott

• Fee Range: $20,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Marketing, leadership, and the future of business.
• About: Author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR, David speaks about leadership in marketing, how to connect with your audience, and the importance of adapting to new trends in communication.

13. Christine Comaford

• Fee Range: $25,000 – $40,000
• Topics: Leadership, innovation, and high-performance teams.
• About: Christine is a leadership expert and author who focuses on neuro-leadership and how to inspire creativity, innovation, and productivity in organizations.

14. Danielle Strachman

• Fee Range: $20,000 – $30,000
• Topics: Leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
• About: Danielle speaks on entrepreneurship and leading with innovation, focusing on how leaders can create a lasting impact in the startup world.

15. Carla Harris

• Fee Range: $30,000 – $50,000
• Topics: Leadership, career advancement, personal growth, and diversity.
• About: Carla, a senior executive at Morgan Stanley, focuses on leadership strategies for women and people of color, career development, and advancing in your personal and professional life.

16. Captain Sandy Yawn

               * Fee: $35,000-$40,000

               * Topics: Leadership, overcoming obstacles, diversity and inclusion

               * Captain Sandy, star of Bravo’s smash hit Below Deck continues to inspire millions of fans around the world.  Captain Sandy has overcome many obstacles to become one of the biggest TV stars in the world.

How Brands Can Leverage These Speakers:

1. Boost Credibility: Having a respected motivational speaker can boost your brand’s credibility, as they’ll lend their authority to your message.
2. Drive Engagement: Hosting events or webinars featuring these speakers will attract new customers, spark conversations, and drive brand awareness.
3. Content Creation: Record the speeches or workshops for use in future content marketing campaigns, such as videos, blog posts, or social media snippets.
4. Team Building: Bringing these speakers into your organization for a team-building event or leadership training will boost morale, improve communication, and increase overall productivity.
5. Workshops/Training: Use their expertise to offer specialized workshops on leadership development, entrepreneurship, or overcoming challenges—creating value for employees or clients.
6. Networking Opportunities: Speakers often bring their network, helping to introduce your brand to a wider, more influential audience.
7. Product Launch Events: These speakers can energize the crowd during a product launch, providing a motivational speech that ties into your brand’s message.
8. Inspire Action: Their motivational messages can inspire your audience to take action, whether that’s making a purchase, signing up for a service, or engaging with your content.
9. Social Media Buzz: The social media following of these speakers can help increase your brand’s visibility through shout-outs or content collaboration.
10. Focus on Company Values: Align their messages with your brand’s core values, helping to emphasize the importance of leadership, resilience, or innovation in your business.

These speakers offer both inspiration and practical advice that will resonate with a wide range of audiences, from business leaders to entrepreneurs to individuals looking for personal growth.

Celebrity Speakers Bureau has booked many of the greatest celebrity speakers from around the world to work with companies and events just like yours.  Contact Celebrity Speakers Bureau at (800)218-5178 or email to book a speaker.