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Business and management speakers translate strategy, money and growth into talks teams can act on. Browse and compare profiles to find the right voice for your conference or offsite.

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Darren Hardy

Darren Hardy

Author of The Compound Effect, former publisher of SUCCESS magazine and creator of the DarrenDaily mentoring program.

Eric Thomas

Eric Thomas

American motivational speaker, author and pastor known as ET, the Hip Hop Preacher, who went from homelessness in Detroit to a Ph.D.

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Nick Vujicic

Australian-American evangelist and motivational speaker, born without arms or legs, who founded Life Without Limbs and has spoken in more than 80 countries.

Robert Kiyosaki

Robert Kiyosaki

American businessman and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad (1997), the bestselling personal finance book, and founder of the Rich Dad Company.

Suze Orman

Suze Orman

American personal finance expert, bestselling author and podcast host, known for The Suze Orman Show on CNBC from 2002 to 2015.

Tony Robbins

American author, coach and motivational speaker known for Unleash the Power Within seminars and books such as Awaken the Giant Within.

Louise Hay

Louise Hay

American self-help author and founder of Hay House, known for You Can Heal Your Life and her teachings on affirmations and self-love.

What makes a business speaker worth booking

01

Real operating experience

The strongest talks draw on building, running or turning around actual businesses.

02

Frameworks people reuse

Good speakers leave the audience with models they can apply on Monday morning.

03

Fit for the room

A talk for founders differs from one for managers or sales teams; the best speakers adapt.

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How to choose a business and management speaker

Start with the outcome you want: sharper strategy, better financial habits, a sales push or a change in management style. Then shortlist speakers whose expertise matches that outcome rather than general fame.

Ask for recent recordings and check whether the content is current. Business advice ages quickly, so recent, relevant examples matter more than a famous story repeated for years.

Discuss format early. Many speakers offer a keynote, a longer workshop or a Q and A session, and some will tailor material after a short briefing call with your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common topics include strategy, leadership, personal finance, sales, entrepreneurship, productivity and managing change.

Keynotes commonly run between 30 and 60 minutes, often followed by a short Q and A. Workshops can extend to half a day or more.

Well known names can draw attendance, while specialists often deliver more depth on a specific problem. Many events mix both.

Look for independent coverage, company records, books and interviews rather than relying only on promotional bios.

Many now offer virtual or hybrid sessions. Ask about their setup and experience engaging remote audiences.