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Local Keynote and Motivational Speakers In New York City

Local speakers are an excellent way to elevate your next event in New York City. Leading Authorities speakers bureau represents many top speakers from the New York area who cover various topics, from finance to entertainment, and everything in between. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or special event, our extensive roster makes it easy to find the right speaker for any occasion.

 

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Nicolle Wallace

Nicolle Wallace

Political Analyst, NYT Best-Seller, & Frmr. White House Dir. of Comm

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Nicolle Wallace

Nicolle Wallace is host of Deadline: White House, chief political analyst for MSNBC and NBC News, a best-selling author, and the former White House director of communications under President George W. Bush. Her West Wing colleague, presidential political adviser Mark McKinnon, called her a “rare talent in politics.” Funny and charming, she shares insights on the biggest issues of the day paired with stories from her time in the White House and on the campaign trail. Wallace is a master storyteller as she offers audiences the rundown they need to stay in the know.
Topics & Types
Politics Authors Female Speakers Media Moderator Political Analysts
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Lisa Sun

Lisa Sun

Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former McKinsey Associate Principal, National Bestselling Author

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  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
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Lisa Sun

Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, seamlessly blends stories from her data-driven insights from 11 years at McKinsey & Company and from her experience as an entrepreneur launching an innovative retail brand to offer talks that encourage audiences to choose self-confidence, work to harness their “superpower,” and use gravitas to advance personally and professionally. Sun explores why it’s vital to push past your potential, how to transform an idea into a movement, and why you’ve got to bet on yourself every single day. With her dynamic presence on stage, data-driven insights, and deep personal resonance, Lisa Sun leaves individuals with the confidence and tools to step boldly into their own success. "Lisa was FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The attendees absolutely LOVED her….everyone kept stopping me throughout the day mentioning the impact she had on them. And our college and high school girls were so moved by her." - Nonprofit "Lisa Sun is inspiring and authentic. She is relatable, warm, funny and insightful. Lisa has an immediate connection with the audience as she shares her personal story of how she found her passion and purpose. Lisa Sun is the speaker your attendees will talk about for years to come." - Banking Company
Topics & Types
Communication Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Retail Business Strategy Change Management Consumer Behavior Corporate Culture Customer Experience Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Entrepreneurship Growth Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Authors CEOs Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Scott Pelley

Scott Pelley

Award-Winning 60 Minutes Correspondent & Former CBS News Anchor and Managing Editor

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Scott Pelley

Scott Pelley, an award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent, offers rare insights gained from his more than 300 features on the show, having interviewed world leaders and covered major events – from childhood homelessness to genocide in Darfur. Pelley has received myriad high-profile awards, including 51 Emmys, and The Washington Times wrote, “The legacy of Edward R. Murrow lives in the daring investigations of Scott Pelley.” One of the most recognizable faces in journalism, Scott addresses current events and global issues. "I have been flooded with messages of how spectacular, amazing, phenomenal, and terrific Scott was. We love that he spoke without notes, which is something we’re not used to. People felt he was connected, committed, and cared about each one of them." - Museum "Scott Pelley was a huge, huge hit. There was not a dry eye in the audience during his segment on the FDNY. He’s an absolute pro and dream speaker to work with. Thank you for the recommendation!" - Bankers Association
Topics & Types
Inspiration & Motivation Politics Media Moderator
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Lisa Sun

Lisa Sun

Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former McKinsey Associate Principal, National Bestselling Author

Fees
  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
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Lisa Sun

Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, seamlessly blends stories from her data-driven insights from 11 years at McKinsey & Company and from her experience as an entrepreneur launching an innovative retail brand to offer talks that encourage audiences to choose self-confidence, work to harness their “superpower,” and use gravitas to advance personally and professionally. Sun explores why it’s vital to push past your potential, how to transform an idea into a movement, and why you’ve got to bet on yourself every single day. With her dynamic presence on stage, data-driven insights, and deep personal resonance, Lisa Sun leaves individuals with the confidence and tools to step boldly into their own success. "Lisa was FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The attendees absolutely LOVED her….everyone kept stopping me throughout the day mentioning the impact she had on them. And our college and high school girls were so moved by her." - Nonprofit "Lisa Sun is inspiring and authentic. She is relatable, warm, funny and insightful. Lisa has an immediate connection with the audience as she shares her personal story of how she found her passion and purpose. Lisa Sun is the speaker your attendees will talk about for years to come." - Banking Company
Topics & Types
Communication Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Retail Business Strategy Change Management Consumer Behavior Corporate Culture Customer Experience Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Entrepreneurship Growth Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Authors CEOs Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Jessica O. Matthews

Jessica O. Matthews

CEO of Uncharted, Innovator and Social Entrepreneur, Trailblazing Energy Advocate

Fees
  • Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
  • US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
  • Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
  • Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Jessica O. Matthews

Jessica O. Matthews is the Founder & CEO of Uncharted, an award-winning energy and data technology company that develops infrastructure solutions for communities, facilities, and Internet of Things. The company was founded by Jessica when she was only 22 years old. Jessica’s research and career centers around the intersection of disruptive technology, renewable energy, human behavior, and the psychology of self-actualization. A dual citizen of Nigeria & the U.S., Jessica has a degree in Psychology and Economics from Harvard University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is listed on over 10 patents and patents pending—including her first invention of the SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball, at the age of 19. “She was amazing!! Such a force and our whole team found her both inspirational and super smart.” - Technology Company “Jessica was fantastic, she really connected on so many levels with attendees by talking not only about innovation and business but about humanity and doing good and just life decisions creating new paths. We received great feedback. Her conversational tone was great.” - Corporate Restructuring Company
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Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Change Management ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility Disruption & Digital Transformation Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Energy Entrepreneurship Growth African American Speakers CEOs Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Game Changing Business Leader, Former CEO of EXOS the Performance Coaching Company, Former President of Equinox, Former Global President of Gatorade, Former Marketing Director at Nike and the Virgin Group

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Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to “The Pied Piper of potential,” Sarah Robb O’Hagan is an executive, activist, entrepreneur, and founder of Extreme Living — a content platform designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations play to their highest potential. As the former CEO of EXOS, the leading human performance coaching company serving 30 percent of the Fortune 100, Sarah and her team worked with clients ranging from C-suite leaders to pro athletes to enhance their performance in work and life. Drawing on her decades experience at some of the world's most influential brands, she shares practical takeaways including how to make failure your fuel, discover your most competitive playing field, get out of line rather than always following conventional wisdom, and bring out the “extreme" in others. “Sarah Robb O'Hagan is a powerhouse! Her strong on-stage presence and engaging delivery grabbed the audience immediately. Her amazing message, told with humor, passion and honesty, kept their focus throughout. We were thrilled to have her join us!" - Social Media Company “What a superstar! Her ability to share high-profile business results to the group was brilliant. She’s a very impressive human being. She was very friendly and approachable. We were especially impressed with how she interacted with our attendees both before and after the presentation including personally responding to social media mentions.” - Real Estate Company
Topics & Types
Peak Performance Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Marketing Retail Risk-Takers Teamwork & Collaboration Turnaround Branding Change Management Corporate Culture Creativity Crisis Management Disruption & Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship Growth Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Athletes, Coaches, & Commentators Authors Business Leaders From Major Brands CEOs College & University Speakers Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Tarika Barrett

Tarika Barrett

CEO, Girls Who Code

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  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
  • Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
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Tarika Barrett

With a career dedicated to addressing inequities in education and helping young women of all backgrounds succeed, Dr. Tarika Barrett is at the forefront of expanding the pipeline of women entering tech and removing the obstacles that stand in the way of them reaching their full potential. As the CEO of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization disrupting the tech industry and transforming perceptions of what a programmer can look like, she spearheads initiatives aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by inspiring, educating, and equipping young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.
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Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Technology Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion African American Speakers CEOs Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Nikkia Reveillac

Nikkia Reveillac

Former Executive at Netflix, Twitter & Colgate-Palmolive, Leader of Transformation, Storyteller & Innovator

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Nikkia Reveillac

Nikkia Reveillac is a trailblazing executive insights and innovation leader, business consultant, and speaker. She has overcome significant obstacles throughout her career to deliver exceptional results at some of the world’s most influential tech, entertainment, and consumer packaged goods companies. She draws on her years of experience building global, industry-leading teams to leave audiences with insightful ways to instill people-first workplace cultures. Reveillac was instrumental in helping Netflix define its first-ever brand promise, created a safer organizational culture at Twitter during the one of the most turbulent times in the company's history, and helped develop innovative oral care solutions for consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa at Colgate. Today, she advises businesses of all sizes to leverage research, data, and insights for disruptive innovation and brand building. "Not only is Nikkia a wonderful and accomplished human, in just a couple of conversations she changed my entire thought process about digital marketing to help me anchor it within a stronger strategic foundation. She's someone to keep close who can help your company and strengthen your leadership." - IT Company
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Peak Performance Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Teamwork & Collaboration Business Strategy Consumer Behavior Corporate Culture Customer Experience Disruption & Digital Transformation Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion African American Speakers Diverse Voices Female Speakers
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Chris Tarbell

Chris Tarbell

Renowned Former FBI Cyber Security Special Agent; Founding Partner, NAXO; Co-Host of the “Hacker and the Fed” Podcast

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  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
  • Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
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Chris Tarbell

Former FBI special agent Christopher Tarbell was heavily involved in the tracking and arrest of two of the most infamous figures in cyberspace – Sabu, of the hacktivist collective Anonymous (and at one point the most influential hacker in the world), and Dread Pirate Roberts, the man behind the deep web’s infamous Silk Road—“the most sophisticated and extensive criminal marketplace on the internet.” Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Tarbell has extensive expertise in cyber security and computer forensics. A former member of the FBI’s preeminent cyber crime squad, he is the man about whom even the most notorious cyber criminals have nightmares.
Topics & Types
Cyber Security
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Lindsay Shookus

Lindsay Shookus

Legendary Saturday Night Live Producer

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  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Lindsay Shookus

A legendary presence behind one of America’s most beloved television shows, Lindsay Shookus is an Emmy award-winning producer who, for 20 years, worked as a veteran producer for “Saturday Night Live.” During her tenure, as producer and head of the talent department, Shookus was responsible for engineering the show’s success from booking celebrity hosts and musical guests and creating comfort and connections between them and the cast, to scouting rising stars to join the show’s ranks. She played a pivotal role in launching the careers of household names, including Kristin Wiig and Kate McKinnon — cementing her reputation for having a sharp eye for talent within the entertainment industry. She points to her own experiences to lead an on-stage masterclass on personal transformation, building connections, and embracing life’s obstacles on the road to overcoming them.
Topics & Types
Communication Peak Performance Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Relationship Building Sales Teamwork & Collaboration Crisis Management Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Emcee & Master of Ceremonies Female Speakers
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Sam Jordan

Sam Jordan

Futurist, the Future Today Strategy Group

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  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
  • Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
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Sam Jordan

Sam Jordan is a futurist on a mission to spread “plausible optimism” about the possibilities of emerging technologies. As a leader with the Future Today Strategy Group (FTSG), a foresight and strategy firm founded by world-renowned futurist Amy Webb, Jordan helps organizations dissect the complexities of upcoming opportunities, while also factoring the inherent risks. Her analysis of the data and trends in the ever-changing tech landscape gets organizations unstuck and ready to develop and implement their own customized, future-focused strategies for evolving their businesses. “I want to send our sincere gratitude to Sam for speaking at our industry keynote/panel. We’re thankful that she shared her time, stories, and AI insights, and her impact has been felt and appreciated." - Financial Association
Topics & Types
Future of Work Innovation AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Disruption & Digital Transformation Future Trends Female Speakers
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Galen Druke

Galen Druke

FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast Host & Reporter, ABC News

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  • Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
  • US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Galen Druke

Viewed as one of the media’s true needle movers, Galen Druke has become synonymous with insightful political analysis and astute commentary that offers a refreshingly honest and clear-eyed look at the current political climate and everything that’s influencing the future of American democracy. He is the host and producer of the “FiveThirtyEight Politics” podcast, which aims to explain politics through an engaging blend of statistics and traditional reporting. In his conversations with politicians, lawmakers, and the American people, Druke draws out straight-from-the source insights, diverse viewpoints, and powerful stories that illustrate how we arrived at where we are today, and where we’re headed.
Topics & Types
Politics Political Analysts Pollsters & Public Opinion Experts
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Make Any Event More Engaging With Local Keynote Speakers in New York City

Hiring local speakers helps you appeal to your audience, as the speaker will be familiar with the local area and can offer unique insights and inside jokes your audience will appreciate. Some topics our New York keynote speakers can cover include:

Workplace Culture

Have local CEOs and business leaders share actionable tips to help improve your organization's operations or workplace culture. Our speakers can cover a range of topics, including advancing internal and external relationships and cultivating a growth mindset.

Social Justice

Many of our speakers are advocates for social justice and have spent their lifetimes shattering expectations. Topics our speakers can cover include creating nurturing environments for young entrepreneurs and leaving a positive impact.

Government and Politics

Our speakers are happy to dive into local and national politics. From discussing regulations to offering actionable insights into embracing diversity, our speakers will use their talent to create an engaging presentation your audience will enjoy.

How Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau Can Benefit Your Next Event

Booking a speaker for your next event can be a daunting task for anyone. Between finding the right person and managing the minor details and logistics, there are hundreds of small factors to consider. Some ways Leading Authorities speakers bureau can ease the booking process include:

Identifying Speakers

Our team begins the process by meeting with you to discuss your budget, theme, and topics you wish to cover during your event. With this information, our team will use our broad network of experienced speakers to help you find the ideal person for your event.

Managing Logistics

Leading Authorities speakers bureau team will streamline the booking process by handling all logistical details and ensuring the speaker arrives on time and fully prepared for their presentations.

Ensuring Quality

We only work with speakers with a proven track record of excellence, so you can feel confident their presentation will resonate with your audience.

Book a Local Keynote Speaker at Your Event in New York City Today

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