Are you planning a kick-off sales meeting? Securing an energetic and dynamic sales kick off speaker is one of the best ways to make sure your meeting is memorable and well-reviewed. Sales kick off speakers boost motivation, get your audience buzzing, talk through case studies that showcase tactics for success, and help your team to rethink their strategies. Plus it’s always great to consider these sales motivational speakers that leave your audience with clear takeaways so they are ready to sell with fresh ideas when they are back at their desks. Motivational meetings for sales teams are a safe bet to inspire your workforce! The best keynote speakers for sales teams are able to share energetic stories while offering practical takeaways for achieving goals. Check out some of our top sales kick-off meeting speaker recommendations below.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to book a strong sales speaker for your next sales meeting or sales kick-off event, here is a list of some of our most in-demand sales training speaker options we are recommending to clients now.<\/p>\n
Keep reading for more information on each of these incredible sales speakers below and their speaking topics:<\/p>\n
10x Olympic Medalist, 15x World Champion, 14x\u00a0World Record Breaker<\/strong><\/p>\n Katie Ledecky first made waves when she competed at the 2012 London Olympic games at just 15 years old, the start to what has become a prolific Olympic career. She has since competed in the 2016 and 2020 Games and become the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time in the individual events, as well as one of the most celebrated athletes of her generation. As personable as she is laser-focused on achieving her goals, she shares insights from an Olympian perspective on setting goals and developing a winner’s mentality. Drawing from her inspiring personal journey to the winner’s podium at the Olympics, she lets audiences in on her elite-level strategies for visualizing and achieving success at the highest levels in any field.\u00a0Check out more on Katie Ledecky.<\/a><\/p>\n Sales Mindset Advisors, USC Adjunct Professors of Entrepreneurship, Authors, & Founding Partners of Agency18<\/strong><\/p>\n Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are on a mission to change the way the world views salespeople by radically changing the way salespeople think about sales\u2026 and themselves.\u00a0They are the creators of \u201cThe Unsold Mindset,\u201d a counterintuitive and highly effective method for growing sales and revenue that focuses on why great salespeople (including those that don’t have “sales\u201d in their title) are actually the opposite of who you think they are. Check out more on Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown.<\/a><\/p>\n Former CEO of Flywheel Sports, Former Global President of Gatorade, Former Marketing Director at Nike, Author of Extreme You: Step Up, Stand Out, Kick Ass, Repeat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Executive, activist, and entrepreneur, Sarah Robb O’Hagan is described by the media as everything from \u201cSuperwoman undercover\u201d to the \u201cQueen of the Jocks\u201d to the ultimate example of where fierce business woman, mother, and fitness fanatic combine. Named among Forbes \u201cMost Powerful Women in Sports\u201d and recognized as one of Fast Company’s \u201cMost Creative People in Business,\u201d Sarah’s career includes leadership roles at some of the world’s most iconic brands like Gatorade, Nike, and Virgin. She is the founder of Extreme Living, a consultancy focused on bringing the best out of individuals and organizations. 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 \u201cextreme\u201d in others. Check out more about Sarah Robb O’Hagan here.<\/a><\/p>\n Legendary “Iron Man” of Baseball<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. Check out more about Cal Ripken, Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n Grammy-Nominated Creator of “Poetic Voice” & Inspirational Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n Sekou Andrews is the Founder\/CEO of SekouWorld, Inc., innovator of \u201cPoetic Voice,\u201d and one of the most successful spoken word poets in the world. On any given day, this schoolteacher turned artist and entrepreneur, who built a 7-figure company on poetry, can be found keynoting at a Fortune 500 company, inspiring thousands at a concert, or performing for Barack Obama in Oprah\u2019s backyard. Check out more about Sekou Andrews.<\/a><\/p>\n Mom, Wife, Boxing Champion, Elite Athlete, Fitness & Nutrition Expert, TV Host, Cooking Enthusiast, Beauty & Lifestyle Brand CEO, Actress, Advocate for Children, and Author<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s boxing. Find out more about Laila Ali here.<\/a><\/p>\n Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former Associate Principal in McKinsey\u2019s Global Fashion Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 \u201csuperpower,\u201d and use gravitas to advance personally and professionally. Sun explores why it\u2019s vital to push past your potential, how to transform an idea into a movement, and why you\u2019ve got to bet on yourself every single day. Sun has always had a passion for style, for inclusivity, and for helping people look and feel their best and was named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s<\/em> Best Dressed Women. Explore more about Lisa Sun.<\/a><\/p>\n Expert in Body Language, Human Behavior & Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n Mark Bowden is the keynote speaker for organizations worldwide whose work depends upon winning the hearts and minds of others. Mark entertainingly trains any audience in the most cutting edge techniques to stand out, win trust and profit every time they speak. His keynote presentation takes everyone on an exciting and humorous journey to understand how, with the right body language \u201cIt\u2019s often not what you say\u2014but how you say it, that gets results!\u201d Expert in human behaviour and body language, keynote speaker Mark Bowden is the creator of TRUTHPLANE\u00ae, a communication training company and unique methodology for anyone who has to communicate with impact to an audience. Mark\u2019s highly entertaining keynote speeches and training seminars teach audiences around the world how to use the most influential verbal and nonverbal language to stand out, win trust and gain credibility every time they speak. Find out more about Mark Bowden.<\/a><\/p>\n Record-Breaking Explorer & Repeat TED Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n Polar explorer, TED speaker, and record-breaking long-distance skier Ben Saunders fuses the spirit of adventure with impressive technical ingenuity. He has five North Pole expeditions under his belt and is best known for leading one of the most ambitious expeditions in a century. Humble and self-effacing, he is an explorer of limits and his message is one of inspiration, empowerment, and boundless potential. He explores the dichotomy between ideas and action and urges audiences to consider carefully how to spend the \u201ctiny amount of time we each have on this planet.\u201d Discover more about Ben Saunders.<\/a><\/p>\n Former Deputy Commander Of Naval Special Warfare<\/b><\/p>\n Moore shares what it takes to build \u201cno fail\u201d teams, covering leadership, trust, communication, and culture. He\u00a0hammers home that SEALs do the impossible by tapping into the three keys of no-fail teams: Strong leadership, demonstrated trust, and dedication to peak performance. Scott\u2019s presentations are action-packed and fast-moving. He weaves memorable lessons into unbelievable stories, sharing what it was like to serve as the negotiator during the Captain Phillips rescue, and how he felt as he oversaw the rescue of hostage Jessica Buchanan in the Horn of Africa\u2014a life-or-death mission he knew was almost impossible. If you have a sales meeting focused on leadership, motivation, or teamwork this year, we encourage you to look at Scott\u2014the former number two leader in the entire Navy SEAL organization. with years of experience in leadership and teamwork, Scott is perfect for your next annual sales presentation. Learn more about Rear Admiral Moore here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Co-Founders of College Hunks Hauling Junk<\/strong><\/p>\n Over a decade ago, childhood best friends, Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman, were just twenty-two when they co-founded the now iconic junk removal and moving company, College Hunks Hauling Junk. Starting as an idea to earn some extra money over college break in a beat-up cargo van, the duo has grown College Hunks into a 150-million-dollar, national franchise with more than 100 locations \u2013 truly demonstrating what it means to be both bold risk takers and modern leaders. The company and founders have been widely recognized and acclaimed for their world-class culture and service, as well as their progressive approach to doing business in the 21st century. Learn more about Nick Friedman & Omar Soliman here.<\/a><\/p>\n Former US Navy SEAL officer, best-selling author, and managing partner at the McChrystal Group<\/strong><\/p>\n Chris Fussell is a former Navy SEAL Officer and President at McChrystal Group, an elite advisory services firm that improves the performance of organizations by building adaptable teams capable of solving the world\u2019s most complex leadership challenges. Fussell leads the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute, where he leverages his Special Operations experience and expertise in cross-functional collaboration to train leaders and build effective teams within large, dispersed organizations. Learn more about Chris Fussell here.<\/a><\/p>\n Former Chief Troublemaker at Procter & Gamble (Global Brand Innovation Leader, P&G FutureWorks)<\/strong><\/p>\n Throughout his disruptive career at some of the world\u2019s most respected companies, The Coca-Cola Company and Procter & Gamble, Garis has become known as \u201cChief Troublemaker\u201d for his innovative approach to brand-building, customer experience, and change leadership. Learn more about Dustin Garis here.<\/a><\/p>\n Former President Of The Washington Capitals & The Washington Wizards & First Female President Of A Professional Sports Franchise<\/strong><\/p>\n As the first female president of a professional sports franchise, Susan O\u2019Malley is a pioneer in two fields: Sports and business. She knows what it takes to be a leader in a tough business environment and how to create an organization from the ground up. Learn more about Susan O’Malley here.<\/a><\/p>\n Managing Director At Morgan Stanley, Best-Selling Author, & Creator of \u201cCarla\u2019s Pearls\u201d Of Wisdom For Succeeding In Work and Life<\/b><\/p>\n As the first African American to join Morgan Stanley\u2019s management committee, Carla Harris truly embodies a no-excuses persona. A well-established powerful voice in finance, Carla has practiced what she preaches for three decades. In keynote talks, Carla energizes audiences with grace and humor as she espouses the evergreen wisdom known as \u201cCarla\u2019s Pearls. Learn more about Carla here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best-Selling Author & Expert On Why Things Catch On<\/b><\/p>\n Jonah Berger offers salespeople a practical toolkit for selling anything and communicating ideas so that people find them irresistible. His high-energy speech on culture offers practical strategies for encouraging buy in and driving results, paired with incredible research-based anecdotes about human behavior. Jonah runs through how executives can reinvent their business model and incentivize innovation plus what disruptors do differently that makes them so successful. Drawing on success stories from companies including Uber, Gillette, and Chobani, Jonah offers a playbook for surviving and thriving in today\u2019s marketplace. With years of experience leading businesses and speaking at sales meetings nationwide, Jonah is perfect for your next annual sales presentation. Learn more about Jonah here<\/a>.<\/p>\n World-Class Blind Adventurer<\/b><\/p>\n Erik Weihenmayer motivates salespeople to lead a \u201cno barriers life,\u201d and shares insights on using adversity to their advantage and shattering expectations. Erik has built amazing teams to help him get through barriers and obstacles to the life he envisioned for himself. He has an amazing gift for connecting with audiences, and shares his messages of getting beyond negativity and seeing past limitations by recounting his personal experiences of climbing Mt. Everest and kayaking the Grand Canyon. He\u2019s a speaker who has really \u201cwalked the walk,\u201d and builds up audiences who need a boost. If you want to increase your team\u2019s motivation, Erik is perfect for your next annual sales meeting. Learn more about Erik here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Former FBI Lead International Hostage Negotiator Who Shares 9 Principles For Effective, Persuasive Sales & Negotiations<\/b><\/p>\n A top FBI negotiator turned business consultant, Chris Voss blends gripping anecdotes with lessons in negotiation. He shares the real stories behind high-profile international kidnappings and bank robberies and uses them to illustrate how to get ahead in any conversation or negotiation. Chris talks reading people, the art of persuasion, and protecting against your own vulnerabilities. He shares lessons about preparedness, calculated risk, why you want to get your counterpart to say \u201cno,\u201d and negotiating \u201cas if your life depended on it.\u201d For a fascinating take on how to negotiate successfully with anyone, we highly recommend Chris Voss for your next sales meeting. Learn more about Chris here.<\/a><\/p>\n SEAL Team Six Leader, Best-Selling Author, & Motivational Speaker Who Lives By The Mantra, \u201cNever Quit\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For a talk that will make your audience want to push harder, face down big challenges, and live the motto \u201cNever Quit,\u201d bring in Rob O\u2019Neill. Rob shares stories from his missions around the world, and shares with audiences how he found the internal motivation to achieve greatness. Regarded as one of the most impactful speakers on the lecture circuit today, he constantly receives top reviews.\u00a0Learn more about Rob here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Social Media Marketing Strategist Who Helps Businesses Capitalize On The Practical Applications Of Future Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n Crystal Washington works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. When powerful companies want their teams to take action online, they book technology strategist and dynamic speaker, Crystal Washington, who has worked with Google, Microsoft, GE, and others in the USA, Africa, and Europe. For this comprehensive knowledge on social media, she has been interviewed by ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and numerous radio stations and magazines around the globe. Learn more about Crystal here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pioneering Female Sports Agent Who Speaks To Forging Relationships & Breaking Through Barriers To Success<\/strong><\/p>\n Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word\u2014a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. As a CEO, she shares her unconventional and unique techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports, and now a successful entrepreneur. Learn more about Molly here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best-Selling Business Author, CEO, & Expert On Exploiting Business Trends & Identifying New Market Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n Peter Sheahan is the founder and CEO of Karrikins Group, a global growth-oriented consulting firm focused on elevating their clients to be the obvious choice in the hearts and minds of their customers, communities, and employees. Peter is known internationally for his innovative business thinking and thought leadership. With staff in more than 23 cities across seven countries, he knows firsthand the challenges of growing a business in these rapidly-changing times. Learn more about Peter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Former Head of Online Marketing for Virgin Group<\/strong><\/p>\n Alex Hunter is a branding and customer experience expert. He is also the creator and host of Attach\u00e9, a new style of online travel show, aimed at showing business travelers\u00a0all they need to know in a very short film before visiting a city on company business. Learn more about Alex Hunter here.<\/a><\/p>\n Want to find the perfect keynote speaker for your next sales kick-off meeting, sales summit meeting, or sales speaker training to re-energize your team to increase sales and revenue? We can help<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n For more information about any of these great sales meeting speakers or to check their availability and fees, contact our team<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> today.<\/p>\n To get in touch with a member of our team right away, you can also fill out the form<\/strong> below, email us at\u00a0Contact@lauthorities.com<\/a><\/strong>, or\u00a0live chat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>with us online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/a><\/a>COLIN COGGINS & GARRETT BROWN<\/a><\/h2>\n
SARAH ROBB O’HAGAN<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>CAL RIPKEN, JR.<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>SEKOU ANDREWS<\/a><\/h2>\n
LAILA ALI<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
LISA SUN<\/a><\/h2>\n
MARK BOWDEN<\/a><\/h2>\n
BEN SAUNDERS<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Rear admiral scott moore<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>NICK FRIEDMAN & OMAR SOLIMAN<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>CHRIS FUSSELL<\/a><\/h2>\n
DUSTIN GARIS<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>SUSAN O’MALLEY<\/a><\/h2>\n
CArla Harris<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Jonah berger<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
erik Weihenmayer<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Chris voss\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
RoB o’Neill<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Crystal Washington<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Molly Fletcher\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Peter Sheahan<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>ALEX HUNTER<\/a><\/h2>\n
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