Did you know that American companies lose between $960 billion and $1.2 trillion in productivity each year due to employee disengagement?
Building an event around a big goal—and providing a keynote speaker catalyst to get the team fired up to execute—is one of the best ways to set your organization up for success heading into the second half of the year. Here’s a list of fantastic motivational speakers to inspire your team’s success.
INSPIRE SUCCESS WITH THESE MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS
- Colin O’Brady, First Person to Cross Antarctica Solo and Unassisted, Fastest Climber of the Seven Summits
- Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley
- Sekou Andrews, The World’s Leading Poetic Voice and expert on innovation, change, customer experience, and collaboration
- Sarah Robb O’Hagan, Former CEO of Flywheel Sports, Former President of Equinox Fitness, and Former President of Gatorade
Keep reading for more information about each speaker and their inspirational presentations:
COLIN O’BRADY
First Person to Cross Antarctica Solo and Unassisted, Fastest Climber of the Seven Summits
In 2008, while on a trip abroad, O’Brady suffered a tragic accident and was severely burned in a fire. Despite being told he might never walk again, Colin went on to shatter two world records and a world first as a mountaineer and explorer. He is the first person to ever cross Antarctica solo, and he holds the record for the fastest climb of the Seven Summits (132 days) and the Explorer’s Grand Slam (139 days). In a presentation packed with stunning videos he took himself at the ends of the Earth, Colin encourages audiences to dare to dream and embrace the growth mindset he has used throughout his life to achieve greatness. Learn more about Colin here.
CARLA HARRIS
Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Carla is one of the most infectious and charismatic speakers we’ve had in the office in recent memory. The first African-American to join Morgan Stanley’s management committee, she embodies a “do whatever it takes, no excuses” persona. She talks about thriving in the seat you sit in or aspire to sit in, maximizing success by figuring out what is valued in your organization or industry, why authenticity is a secret weapon, and why you’ve got to get comfortable taking risks. Learn more about Carla here.
SEKOU ANDREWS
The World’s Leading Poetic Voice and expert on innovation, change, customer experience, and collaboration
Sekou is the world’s leading Poetic Voice: a presenter/performer who is disrupting the speaking industry in unprecedented ways. His dynamic blend of strategic storytelling, business insight, spoken word, theater and comedy turns events into experiences that are energizing and packed with real takeaways. Embodying innovation on stage, he gives audiences permission to pursue bold, new ideas, and makes meeting planners heroes in the process. Learn more about Sekou here.
SARAH ROBB O’HAGAN
Former CEO of Flywheel Sports, Former President of Equinox Fitness, and Former President of Gatorade
Sarah Robb O’Hagan became one of the most powerful and successful women in sports. But, in her late 20s, she was fired twice—back to back. High-energy and known for shaking up conferences with her motivational messaging, Sarah shares stories from her own life to illustrate why turning failure into fuel for success is the most powerful skill to have in business and in life. Plus, she touches on why taking risks and “crashing” more is what led to her vital personal development. Learn more about Sarah here. BOOK A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER TODAY!
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