Top 25 Communication & Influence Speakers
- By Aaron Peterson
- Nov 21, 2025
- Robert Greene
- Chris Voss
- Vanessa Van Edwards
- Jonah Berger
- Zoe Chance
- Kwame Christian
- Megan Reitz
- Heather R. Younger
- Erica Dhawan
- Henna Pryor
- Riaz Meghji
- Bridge the Gap
- Stacey Hanke
- Jenny Wood
- Pamela Barnum
- Kelly Swanson
- Bob Marsh
- Mariana Atencio
- Jake Havron
- Amy Eliza Wong
- Lorraine K. Lee
- Jessica Chen
- Tali Sharot
- Mindy Weinstein
- Celeste Headlee
Robert Greene has a long history of accomplishments under his belt, which has made him a well-known keynote speaker and person. He has authored six different New York Times best-selling books, which is an insane accomplishment. His main focus in his career is teaching people, specifically business owners or businesses, on how to navigate stressful situations that they might encounter in business. He has a list of clients that are well-known, including film directors, political leaders, actors, and coaches, among others. His accomplishments and expertise have been sought after, making him a well-loved and popular keynote speaker for many events.
Chris Voss, CEO of Black Swan Group, has become a well-known expert in his field for many reasons. He’s known for his expertise and his national best-selling book Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. His experience mainly stems from his past in international crises and high-stakes negotiations. He continues to lean on this expertise and experience throughout the rest of his career and current work. He was even the lead international kidnapper negotiator for the FBI, which was one of his bigger roles and accomplishments over the years. Today, he continues to teach negotiation skills to businesses all over the country, and he’s become a sought-after keynote speaker with many people looking to get a piece of what he has to teach them.
Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher who has a history of helping so many business professionals to meet their goals. Her client list includes some of the top brands and businesses that are nationally recognized today, as well as government officials and nonprofits. Her career ultimately started with her “awkwardness,” which is what fueled her decision to try to uncover what makes people do what they do and act the way they act. Her approaches are driven by research and data, making her a leader in her industry. Her magnetic presence is what keeps people booking her for keynotes in businesses because of her ability to captivate her audience and teach skills to the audience that can be used both in personal and professional life.
Jonah Berger has been known for his expertise in change management, language, influence, and consumer behavior. His work is everywhere as he’s written over eighty articles in academic journals all over the country. He has continued to be someone whose expertise is sought after, and he continues to get booked out for keynotes from organizations and businesses. Even top brands like Google, Apple, and Amazon have all hired him as a keynote speaker to share his expertise in business categories, and he continues to give speeches to this day.
Zeo Chance is a writer, teacher, climate advocate, and researcher who focuses her time and career on interpersonal influence mainly. She’s been known for her expertise in this industry from the beginning of her career, and she has been known to teach people how to raise money for charity, get elected into office, fund startups, and even save lives. Her skills are diverse and have made her a well-known keynote speaker whom some of the top businesses are booking for. Her main skill has been pushing people to “use their superpower of influence” to help them meet goals and do the big things they want to accomplish.
Best-selling author Kwame Christian is a keynote speaker, business attorney, and founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He has helped many individuals and businesses navigate difficult conversations through leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution. He has coached and worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Johnson & Johnson, and NASA to showcase his expertise and help them with those difficult conversations and situations. You might find him hosting the number one negotiation podcast, Negotiate Anything, or speaking at keynotes to share his expertise in negotiation. However, either way, he is still sharing his knowledge with businesses and individuals to this day.
Professor of Leadership Megan Reiz has a long track record of education at schools like Oxford University and Hult Business School. Her education and research is mainly focused on change, dialogue, and mindfulness when it comes to leadership. She was named one of HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers since 2017 and has even been featured on the Thinkers50 list. Her expertise is continuing to be sought out as people have leaned on her for years when it comes to leadership and understanding how to better be a leader in many different circumstances. When she’s not teaching leadership or doing keynotes, she is spending her moments as a mother of two daughters.
Heather R. Younger is a leader when it comes to leadership, active listening, and workplace culture. Her expertise has led her to a career as the Founder and CEO of E,ploee Fanatix, which is where she’s helped Fortune 100 companies to transform the way that they do employee engagement. Her expertise relied on data and authenticity, making her a popular and heavily booked-out leader. She’s known for her Caring Leadership Transformation Model here, she teaches organizations and businesses how to transform the way they operate with employees to continue to grow as a business and keep morale high. Now, she’s known as one of the most popular keynote speakers on leadership, as her speeches truly connect and captivate her audience.
Known for her authority in teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, Erica Dhawan has been named one of the Top 50 Management Thinkers by Thinkers50. Her accomplishment list is quite long, as she’s had many successful books, and she’s also been named the #1 Top Woman Keynote Speaker. Her bestselling authored books include Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence, as well as Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance. She’s been featured in top publications like the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, as well as been a keynote speaker for some of the most popular organizations like FedEx, Coca-Cola, and Walmart. She continues to be a popular keynote speaker and shares her expertise through her speeches in front of many diverse audiences.
Meet Henna Pryor, an award-winning Workplace Performance Expert, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. She has been known for her expertise in helping leaders to strengthen their performance mindset, communication, and resilience. She has been sought out by businesses all over the world and her spoken in front of top corporations like Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Workday. Her keynotes are captivating and entertaining as she combines all parts of herself, including humor and her years of experience, into one keynote speech. She’s been recognized as SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence and has also been a regular contributor to Inc. Magazine. Her expertise has continued to be showcased at speeches and keynotes across the world as she shares her expertise, experience, and helps leaders in top businesses to transform their workplace.
Human connection expert and keynote speaker Riaz Meghji is known for his years of experience in broadcasting and hosting. He’ learned a lot through his experience and now focuses on building authentic connections to help drive growth. He’s been featured in many top publications like Fast Company and the Harvard Business Review, and he’s hosted for MTV Canada and TEDx Vancouver. His keynotes are popular as they are captivating and transformative for listeners due to his experience and storytelling approach.
Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary is a power duo that has focused their time on transforming how leaders and teams connect, collaborate, and influence. They have worked together in partnership to make transformative differences in teams and businesses across the country. Their accomplishments have included everything from their viral TEDx Talk called Critical Conversation 2.1: Bridge The Gap and the book they co-authored titled BRIDGE THE GAP: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships from Challenging to Collaborative. They have continued to teach organizations on communication and teamwork through their keynotes, books, and publications.
Stacey Hanke has been known for her leadership role in training executives, professionals, and teams on influence. Her career ultimately started as a voice-over artist, and this is where she started to understand that every word, tone, and gesture shapes the way people perceive us and shapes connection. She started by training Fortune 500 companies to now become a founder of her own firm and guiding clients like Google, FedEx, and McDonald’s. She continues to be a force in her industry as she is a well-known and sought-after keynote speaker who inspires her audience.
Jenny Wood started her career as a Google executive and is now a bestselling author of WILD COURAGE: Go After What You Want and Get It. She has built her career on courage, reinvention, and growth. Her career has skyrocketed as she’s worked with top companies, including Google, where she created the Own Your Career program, which is one of the most impactful programs for Google. Now, she spends her time giving keynote speeches where she focuses on a storytelling approach with a mixture of data and actionable tips to captivate and motivate her audience. She continues to be booked out as many organizations are looking to see what she can bring to the table when it comes to leadership, transitions, and overall reinventions for businesses.
Former undercover agent Pamela Barnum is known for her expertise in trust, body language, and nonverbal communication. Her career started off as a high-stakes type of job, but now she teaches brands and companies with her focus as a trust strategist. She’s able to use her real-world experience in order to teach organizations and teams how to improve their communication and increase effectiveness using skills she learned in her early career. She is a sought-after keynote speaker who has continued to speak to audiences on many accounts through print, radio, and even television.
Kelly Swansom is an inspirational speaker and award-winning storyteller who is known for her ability to inspire audiences to laugh and overcome challenges. Her focus has been on bringing a light and positive vibe to influence others to be their best self. Her style includes turning her personal stories into actionable lessons for growth and confidence. Her keynotes continue to be positive and impactful for her audience, while bringing a sense of clarity to those who listen to her.
CEO and keynote speaker Bob Marsh is known for his ability to inspire teams in business to exceed expectations. His career includes many different great accomplishments like founding and selling two companies, raising millions in capital, and also being an advisor to top global brands. He’s known for creating the Unshakeable Understanding model, which has helped to inspire businesses and brands across the country. With features in Inc., Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review, he is a well-known publisher, and he has continued to take over the keynote industry as well. Still being booked for keynotes, he’s been a popular choice for speeches, as many look up to him for his influence in understanding.
Mariana Atencio, Peabody Award recipient and bestselling author, has been a recognized keynote speaker across the globe. Her journalism career has also been something worth recognizing as she’s reported all over the world, including in Hong Kong, Haiti, and the Syrian border. She is known for her TEDx Talk What Makes YOU Special? Which has been viewed over 23 million times and has become how a lot of people know her name. Now, aside from owning her own media company, she is focused on giving keynote speeches where she shares strategies and helps organizations to break barriers and lead with authenticity. She’s become a driving force in her industry, and as a keynote speaker, many are looking to hear her expertise and book her for their business.
Business strategist and transformational speaker Jake Havron is known for his ability to inspire change and drive results. He has successfully owned businesses with his wife and continued to be an inspiration for business owners everywhere. He now has a personal branding agency that services clients like start-ups and even well-known brands like Life Time Fitness. He’s continued to be booked out for keynote shows due to his style of speaking, which is engaging, while also giving actionable insights. His expertise includes leadership, operational success, and influence. His businesses continue to thrive, and he continues to be booked for keynotes where he can share his expertise and his knowledge with business owners and leaders who come to see him.
Award-winning author Amy Eliza Wong is a strategist who helps leaders cultivate alignment, trust, and clarity. Her background is in psychology, mathematics, and design thinking, which has shaped the way that she shows up for those who come to her keynotes. She’s helped to guide CEOs, founders, and teams at top companies like LinkedIn and Salesforce. Her career and experience has pushed her to be featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and Fast Company. Amy continues to be booked as a keynote speaker, and many have looked up to her for her expertise in human insight and transformative leadership.
Award-winning keynote speaker Lorraine K Lee is known for her expertise in helping professionals to boost their presence, influence, and impact. She has educated herself on frameworks used by Future 500 companies, including Zoom, Amazon, and Cisco. Her career has taken her many places, like being a teacher at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning. She is known for her expertise and has continued to be a sought-after keynote speaker in her industry.
Jessica Chen, Emmy Award-winning journalist, is known for her expertise in communication, and she has taught over 2 million people to communicate effectively in the workplace. As an author, speaker, and communication expert, she's been able to empower professionals all over the country. With her business Soulcast Media, she’s been able to work with some of the top-known businesses such as Google, Chanel, and Microsoft. Alongside her career as a keynote speaker, she’s also been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Professor, author, and expert Tali Sharot has diverse expertise that helps her appeal to a variety of different business owners. She’s an expert in decision-making, emotion, influence, and motivation, which all lead to her work in behavioral economics and psychology. Her publications have been recognized by many different top publishers, like The New York Times and The Economist. She’s a popular keynote speaker and has a combination of over 13 million views on her TED Talks. Her focus is on helping organizations and leaders to have practical insights for business, marketing, health, and public policy. Today, she continues to speak out and teach at keynotes and other speaking opportunities where she shares her expertise with business owners.
Mindy Weinstein is a psychologist, marketing expert, professor, and international speaker specializing in human behavior. Her number one book release talks about how scarcity drives influence, competition, perceived value, and decision-making. Her career includes training thousands of professionals at top businesses like Facebook and The Weather Channel. Her keynotes are especially popular due to the mixture of her expertise and her interesting vibe. During her speeches, she takes an engaging and energetic approach to better get the information across to her audience. She continues to be a sought-after speaker and a popular choice for businesses looking to get more out of their business.
Internationally recognized journalist Celeste Headlee has had multiple keynotes and publications that have received a lot of popularity. For example, her TEDx Talk has been viewed over 26 million times. Her career started in public radio, but she now uses her expertise to educate those who come to listen or watch her. Her experience includes many opportunities, like hosting podcasts for Newsweek and being an advisory board member for ProCon.org. She’s continued to be a popular and booked-out keynote speaker even today as she shares her expertise and organizations seek her out for her expertise.
