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Teamwork Speakers

What’s the backbone of every organization? Teamwork. Through incredible stories, our team-building speakers demonstrate the impact of collaboration and they show the changes teamwork can bring. And their experiences do more than entertain and engage—they stay with audiences long after the keynote has ended.

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Stanley McChrystal

Former Commander of US and International Forces in Afghanistan, Best-Selling Author, & Co-Founder of the McChrystal Group

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Stanley McChrystal

General Stanley McChrystal is a four-star general, the former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan and the former leader of Joint Special Operations Command, which oversees the most sensitive counter-terrorism units. He is widely praised for revolutionizing warfare by fusing intelligence and operations and is credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein and the location and killing al-Qaeda’s leader in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates called McChrystal “one of America’s greatest warriors.” McChrystal addresses leadership, teambuilding, and geopolitics.

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Leadership Middle East National Security Relationship Building Teamwork & Collaboration Decision Making Change Management Corporate Culture Crisis Management Geopolitics Authors College & University Speakers Military Leaders TED Speakers

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Wendy Borlabi

High-Performance Expert & Sport Psychology Consultant for the Chicago Bulls

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Wendy Borlabi

Widely respected as an innovator in unlocking high performance in teams and individuals, Dr. Wendy Borlabi possesses expert-level understanding of the mental aspects of peak performance and works alongside the world’s top athletes to help them reframe their mindsets to reach their full potential. She is the sport psychology consultant for the Chicago Bulls where her mindset-centered philosophy to mastering your field is embedded in the team’s success and prevalent at all levels of the organization and its culture. A leading sports psychologists and performance coach, Dr. Borlabi is also an independent consultant with the NBA and is the founder of performance psychology firm Borlabi Consulting, through which she advises organizations in any industry on teamwork, elevating mental toughness, and inspiring unwavering confidence in their teams. Previously, she served as senior sports psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), preparing the country’s top athletes for dominant performances at two Winter Olympics and one Summer Olympics.

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Peak Performance Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Healthcare Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness African American Speakers Business Leaders From Major Brands Diverse Voices Female Business Leaders Female Speakers

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Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Renowned 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.

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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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Erik Weihenmayer

World-Class Blind Adventurer

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Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer is a world-class adventurer, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest, and one of only 150 mountaineers to climb the Seven Summits. His latest and most demanding adventure is kayaking the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon. One of the most exciting and well-known athletes in the world, he never let his lack of vision interfere with his quality of life. Weihenmayer’s feats have earned him incredible press coverage and dozens of awards. He is also the author of two books and addresses leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, motivation, and inspiration.

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Adventure Peak Performance Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Risk-Takers Teamwork & Collaboration Athletes, Coaches, & Commentators Authors College & University Speakers

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Evy Poumpouras

Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, Co-Host of Bravo TV’s “Spy Games”, NBC News Analyst

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Evy Poumpouras

For more than 12 years, Evy Poumpouras served as a Secret Service special agent in an action-packed career during which she was responsible for protecting the world’s most high-value assets. She was a member of the Presidential Protective Division for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and also protected Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. Today, she is a widely recognized multimedia journalist, host, and producer who uses her skills in front of the camera and behind it to conduct headline-grabbing interviews and investigate the biggest stories in the media. She appears regularly on “TODAY,” MSNBC, and “Good Morning America” to share her sought-after expertise on national security, law enforcement, and crime. In addition to her role as NBC’s law enforcement and national security analyst, she is the host of Bravo TV’s competition series "Spy Games." Having mastered the arts of communication and psychology in a wide-ranging career that has taken her from the Secret Service to the TV screen and everywhere in between, Poumpouras offers unconventional strategies for crushing any challenge and living life fearlessly.

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Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Negotiation Relationship Building Crisis Management Female Speakers

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Cal Ripken, Jr.

Legendary "Iron Man" of Baseball

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Cal Ripken, Jr.

One of the true legends of baseball, "Iron Man" Cal Ripken, Jr. broke several professional records during his 21 seasons, but none is as sacred as his consecutive-games-played record. Shattering Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,131 games by more than 500, Ripken displayed perseverance, endurance, and an everyday work ethic that endeared him to fans, transformed him into a national icon, and some argue, even saved baseball at its darkest moment. An inspirational speaker, philanthropist, businessman, and best-selling author, Cal Ripken, Jr. is the personification of leadership, commitment, and excellence. In warm and witty presentations filled with stories from his illustrious career, he shares how his keys to success apply to both the business world as well as the baseball field.

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Peak Performance Inspiration & Motivation Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Teamwork & Collaboration Athletes, Coaches, & Commentators

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Joan Higginbotham

Retired NASA Astronaut, Rocket Scientist, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space

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Joan Higginbotham

A NASA astronaut, Joan Higginbotham is a trailblazing electrical engineer who in December 2006, flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery to become the third African American woman to travel into space. Over the nearly 13-day mission, she joined the seven-member crew to continue construction of the International Space Station (ISS), embarking on four space walks and operating the station’s robotic arm. Sharing captivating insights from her 20-year distinguished career with NASA, Higginbotham inspires audiences with her personal journey of breaking barriers into space and beyond. Taking groups aboard the International Space Station and sharing her lessons-learned along the way, she highlights the keys to succeeding in her missions – including preparation, perseverance, and never giving up – and how these tactics can be applied to any endeavor.

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Adventure Inspiration & Motivation Teamwork & Collaboration ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion African American Speakers Diverse Voices Female Speakers

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Susan O'Malley

Fmr. Pres. of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards, First Female Pres. of a Professional Sports Franchise

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Susan O'Malley

As the first female president of a professional sports franchise, Susan O’Malley, the former president of Washington Sports and Entertainment, is a pioneer in sports and business. Under her guidance, her company improved its bottom line, as well as its winning percentage, and the Washington Wizards experienced the largest ticket revenue increase and the highest renewal rate in the history of an NBA franchise to date. O’Malley’s illustrious career also included the creation of the MCI Center, which helped revitalize downtown DC. She addresses management, leadership, and marketing.

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Leadership Marketing Teamwork & Collaboration Turnaround Change Management Corporate Culture Customer Experience Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Business Leaders From Major Brands CEOs Female Business Leaders Female Speakers

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Chris Fussell

President at McChrystal Group, Best-selling Author, Leadership Expert, and Former US Navy SEAL Officer

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Chris Fussell

Chris Fussell is a former Navy SEAL Officer and the current President at McChrystal Group, a premier leadership and management consulting firm founded by General McChrystal and fellow SEAL David Silverman. Fussell leads the company’s sales, branding, and client relations teams, bringing his Special Operations experience and his expertise in cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within large, dispersed organizations.

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Chris Cassidy

NASA Astronaut, Navy SEAL, CEO and President of the National Medal of Honor Museum

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Chris Cassidy

A decorated veteran of the sea, air, land, and outer space, Captain Chris Cassidy is among the leaders of an exclusive and distinguished group of accomplished military astronauts who have made an impact on and beyond this world. Recognized for his leadership and achievements as a United States Navy SEAL and a NASA astronaut, CAPT Cassidy’s various military deployments and spaceflight missions provided the catalysts for an action-packed career where he made the most of every opportunity presented to him, even in challenging and high-stakes environments.

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Adventure Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Teamwork & Collaboration Military Leaders

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Lisa Jaster

Army Ranger School Graduate, Leadership and Peak Performance Expert

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Lisa Jaster

Lisa Jaster is one of only three women to graduate from the first integrated United States Army Ranger program, which is one of the most difficult combat training courses in the world, and she was the first female Army Reserve officer to become Ranger qualified. Lisa continues to demonstrate that barriers are meant to be broken and exemplifies how perseverance and hard work are absolutely essential to achieving your goals. Filled with humorous stories and moving anecdotes, her talks leave audiences inspired to push past adversity no matter the cost and better their lives.

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Peak Performance Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Relationship Building Risk-Takers Decision Making Athletes, Coaches, & Commentators Authors Female Speakers Military Leaders

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Mel Robbins

Best-Selling Author and Consultant

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Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins is a best-selling author and coach, working with Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson, AG Edwards, and Bear Stearns. But right now she’s most well known for her viral TEDx talk, “How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over”, where she talks about her own version of the 5 Second Rule. She shares this message on how to stop getting in your own way, and get what you really want out of life.

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Peak Performance Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Teamwork & Collaboration Disruption & Digital Transformation Entrepreneurship Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Female Speakers TED Speakers

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Build Professional Posses With Team-Building Speakers

Where do our team-building speakers come from? We represent talent that includes Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) at Fortune 500 companies, US military leaders, legendary athletes, and record-breaking explorers. Adding a top teamwork speaker to your event roster gives audiences the experience they’re looking for and more. Attendees get the tools, as well as inspiration, for becoming better team members and leaders. Our teamwork speakers provide actionable techniques for your members, clients, or employees to take with them after the conference is over.

Explore our roster of team-building and teamwork-focused keynote speakers listed above and click on any of the individual speaker's photos to check out their speaker profile pages where you can learn more about their expertise and speaking topics, and watch video footage from recent speaking engagements to see them in action.

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Teamwork Speakers

Stanley McChrystal

Stanley McChrystal

Wendy Borlabi

Wendy Borlabi

Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer

Evy Poumpouras

Evy Poumpouras

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Joan Higginbotham

Joan Higginbotham

Susan O'Malley

Susan O'Malley

Chris Fussell

Chris Fussell

Chris Cassidy

Chris Cassidy

Lisa Jaster

Lisa Jaster

Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins

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