Women Motivational Speakers
Are you looking for a motivational female speaker to inspire audiences at your next event?
We work with incredible female business leaders, military veterans, journalists, athletes, and more who "wow" audiences with incredible stories of beating the odds and finding success in even the most unlikely of circumstances. These top female motivational speakers share their stories and move audiences to push past obstacles, set and meet major goals, and build the future they’ve always dreamed of. Also able to touch on gender issues, these inspirational female voices leave attendees both feeling both excited and energized and adequately armed to tackle any challenge or roadblock with high-level insight and practical advice.
Katie Ledecky
Olympic Champion Swimmer; 10x Olympic Medalist, 21x World Champion, 14x World Record Breaker
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Katie Ledecky
Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Renowned Business Leader, 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
Executive, activist, and entrepreneur, Sarah Robb O’Hagan is described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to the “Queen of the Jocks” to the ultimate example of where motivational business woman, mother, and fitness fanatic combine. Named among Forbes “Most Powerful Women in Sports” and recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business,” Sarah's career includes leadership roles at some of the world’s most iconic brands. She is the former CEO of Flywheel Sports, former President of Gatorade, former Director at Nike, and an internationally recognized re-inventor of brands. She is the founder of Extreme Living, a consultancy focused on bringing the best out of individuals and organizations.
Laila Ali
Boxing Champion, Elite Athlete, Fitness & Nutrition Expert, TV Host, Beauty & Lifestyle Brand CEO, Actress, Advocate for Children, Author, &Speaker
- 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*
Laila Ali
Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & nutrition expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand and mother of two. The daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were "knockouts") and zero losses. Laila is heralded as the most successful female in the history of women's boxing continues to motivate people across the globe.
Joan Higginbotham
Retired NASA Astronaut, Rocket Scientist, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Joan Higginbotham
Lisa Sun
Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company
- 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*
Lisa Sun
Carla Harris
Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management & Senior Client Advisor At Morgan Stanley
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Carla Harris
Carla Harris is Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She was Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation from 2005 to 2014, and sits on the boards of several community organizations. In August 2013, Carla was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. She is a gospel recording artist and a popular motivational speaker who gives inspirational career guidance to corporate audiences based on her book, “Expect to Win.” Carla joined Morgan Stanley in 1987 after completing an AB in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
Life Sciences Leader, Former EVP, Chief Medical Officer, & Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, Inc.
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
Jessica O. Matthews
Innovator and CEO, Uncharted
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Jessica O. Matthews
Lisa Jaster
Army Ranger School Graduate, Leadership and Peak Performance Expert
- 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*
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 a Ranger. 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 motivational anecdotes, her talks leave audiences inspired to push past adversity no matter the cost and better their lives.
Susan O'Malley
Fmr. Pres. of the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards, First Female Pres. of a Professional Sports Franchise
- 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*
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, marketing, motivation & inspiration.
Nicole Malachowski
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, & Fighter Squadron Commander
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Nicole Malachowski
A 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) wanted to fly military jets from the moment she saw them at her first air show when she was five years old. She achieved that goal – and then some. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, an instructor, a White House Fellow, and an inductee into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Nicole’s Air Force career exceeded her wildest dreams and now shares her motivational & inspirational story for audiences everywhere.
Bring fresh energy and exciting ideas to your next event by hiring one of these fantastic female motivational speakers. Sure to leave your attendees with a new perspective and renewed sense of purpose, these inspirational women speakers touch on everything from how to push past failure and “never let the quit in,” to why you must always act as though you already sit in the seat you aspire to have, to how to not be discouraged by chasing a dream that no woman ever has achieved before.
Our female motivational speakers include the first female Army Reserve Ranger, the first female four-star General, the first female president of a national sports franchise, the first transgender Navy SEAL, a Paralympic athlete, a world-renowned journalist who took on a major news network, the most successful female boxer in history, the first female Thunderbird pilot, female CEOs and more. Their incredible achievements and impactful stories for staying motivated will leave an indelible impression on your group.
At Leading Authorities, Inc. speaker’s bureau, we’ll be able to help you find a speaker that will be able to most closely relate to your specific audience. We will also take your budget, theme, goals and more into consideration when creating a customized speaker list for you.
For more information on booking one of these accomplished speakers or a specific speaker not listed above for your next meeting or event, contact our team today as we specialize in placing hard-to-find and in-demand keynote speakers from all around the world, which may not be listed on our website.
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