Local Keynote and Motivational Speakers In California
Searching for a keynote speaker for your next event in or around California? California is a popular destination for sales kick-offs, corporate meetings, annual summits, conventions, and a bevvy of other special events, and speakers from the area are likely to have greater flexibility in their schedule and be available at a more affordable, local rate. You don't have to go far to find a high-caliber keynote speaker in or around California in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Francisco. From best-selling authors and CEOs to financial experts and media personalities, California is home to some of the world’s most innovative minds and inspirational figures.
Leading Authorities speakers bureau represents many of the top virtual keynote business speakers in or around the West Coast who cover topics ranging from disruption and innovation to business and corporate culture and from inspiration and motivation to comedy and entertainment. Some other topics covered include life balance, dealing with substance abuse, leadership development, women's health, social justice, mental health, and team building.
Poppy Crum
Expert in Technology-Driven Innovation & Human Evolution; Stanford University Adjunct Professor; Futurist; Neuroscientist; and Technologist
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Poppy Crum
Susan Desmond-Hellmann
Former CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Susan Desmond-Hellmann
Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown
Business Transformation Change Agents, Popular USC Professors of Entrepreneurship
Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown
Michael Steep
Legendary Tech Pioneer & Operating Executive; Founding Executive Director, Stanford Program for Disruptive Technology & Innovation
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Michael Steep
Alex Stamos
Former Chief of Security at Facebook & Stanford University Professor
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Alex Stamos
Shellye Archambeau
Former Chief Executive Officer, MetricStream
- Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Shellye Archambeau
Nichol Bradford
Executive-in-Residence for AI+HI at SHRM, Futurist, Founder & Chairman of the Transformative Tech Lab
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Nichol Bradford
Neil Jacobstein
Chair of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Track at Singularity University
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Neil Jacobstein
Sekou Andrews
Grammy-Nominated Creator of "Poetic Voice" & Inspirational Speaker
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Sekou Andrews
A school teacher turned actor, musician, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, any given day may now find Sekou keynoting at a leadership conference, helping a Fortune 500 company with brand messaging, or even performing pieces for Barack Obama in Oprah’s backyard. Sekou is the creator of Poetic Voice, a new, cutting-edge speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry to make messages more moving and memorable. For over 15 years, Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.”
Sebastian Terry
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, TV Host, & Founder of the 100things Movement
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $20,001 - $35,000*
Sebastian Terry
Earvin Magic Johnson
Legendary NBA Player
- Local: $75,001 and up*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Earvin Magic Johnson
Mick Ebeling
Founder & CEO of Not Impossible Labs and Author of Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Mick Ebeling
Whether you are interested in booking a well-known legendary NBA Basketball Player who translates the lessons he learned on the court to help businesses and entrepreneurs hoping to make a lasting impact on their communities, the former cultural strategist at Zappos.com who worked at Zappos.com before, during, and after the Amazon.com acquisition and helped the company grow from 1,200 to 1,700 people, resulting in 50% growth, a world-renowned health, diet, and nutrition expert who has served as a physician consultant to President Bill Clinton since 1993 among other big names, the former CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area who is known for insights on topics such as leadership, philanthropy, and the importance of integrity, or even the world-record-holding mountain climber and legendary wing-suit pilot who holds the world record for the fastest ascent of Mt. Everest and became the youngest person in the world to climb the "Seven Summits" at age 26 — our team of experts will work with you from start to finish to help you find the ideal keynote speaker and make sure all your needs are fully met throughout the process. We'll do research for you, talk with you about trending topics and hot industry trends, provide you with a tailored list of speaker recommendations to fit your specific event and company, hunt down hard-to-find talent, quote speaking fees, and handle any travel details and logistics so you can focus on the big picture.
Comprehensive Roster of Speakers
Explore our extensive roster of local keynote speakers, including motivational keynote speakers, business keynote speakers, and leadership keynote speakers in or around California above, and click on any of the individual speaker's photos to see their speaker profile pages to learn more about their expertise and speaking topics, and to watch video footage from recent speaking engagements. These motivational speakers near Los Angeles, CA, and from all other areas of California are sure to "wow" your audience.
These local speakers are serving Los Angeles, California to San Jose, and all speakers near Southern California. Whether you are looking for women speakers, a life coach, a corporate entertainment act, motivational keynote speakers, a humorous motivational speaker, a motivational comedian magician, or any top motivational speaker that will increase audience participation at your next corporate event or public schools meeting or convention center event, LAI can help you find perfect California speakers.
Seamless Audience Connection
Our local keynote speakers in California have vast experience in various areas to connect with diverse audiences. Their deep understanding of local cultures and challenges enables them to tailor their message accordingly. While our local speakers bring their community expertise through tailored content, our motivational speakers connect with attendees through empowering messages and motivational storytelling. It's easy for them to ignite the audience's passion and drive change.
Count on our speakers to understand your attendees' needs and interests. They engage with the audience by sharing compelling stories, relatable examples, relevant strategies, and more. Beyond adapting their message to align with the audience, our speakers build rapport through direct eye contact, proper body language, and appropriate vocal tone. They create a connection that seamlessly resonates with listeners.
How Our Local Keynote Speakers Prepare for a Successful Event
Our speakers have years of experience in providing dynamic talks and presentations. They create impactful events that leave a lasting mark by:
- Conducting thorough research about the event: Our speakers study the event agenda and key requirements to tailor content and match your objectives.
- Knowing the audience: With years of experience, our speakers can easily grasp the attendees' interest. They know their local culture and can effectively present a talk or presentation relevant to the audience.
- Reviewing past performances: As part of their research, these speakers review past event resources to get an idea of content that worked previously.
- Aligning content with the audience: After learning the event goal and audience, they customize content to align with local themes and trends. It's their goal to make their content engaging from the get-go.
- Crafting relatable engagements: Whether it's about utilizing humor, storytelling techniques, or captivating visuals, our speakers make their message relatable.
Reasons to Partner With Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau
Leading Authorities speakers bureau is committed to making every event a success, from working with you closely to offering a wide selection of seasoned speakers. Choose us for your next event and benefit from our:
- Consultative approach: We work with you hand in hand to understand your event objectives and requirements. Our hands-on approach gives you peace of mind, knowing you'll get the right speaker perfect for your event.
- Extensive selection of speakers: We provide a comprehensive range of speakers who are experts in their fields. We compile different speakers with solid experience and capabilities on our website and offer expert recommendations that match your preference.
- Industry veterans with years of experience: Our roster of local keynote and motivational speakers includes experts in delivering speeches at various events. They offer unique perspectives and insights while building a rapport with the audience.
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