Leadership Speakers
Leadership is tested by pressure, people and hard decisions. These speakers, including Blue Angels and Top Gun pilots, NASA mission leaders and authors on accountability, give managers and executives practical ways to lead, for summits, offsites and development programs.
Leadership Speakers available to book
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Booking guide
How to choose and book a leadership speaker
What leadership speakers bring to your event
A leadership keynote gives managers and executives a fresh way to think about people, pressure and decisions. The strongest speakers lead with real stakes, then turn them into habits a team can start using right away.
Paul Sean Hill, NASA’s Director of Mission Operations, and Gregory Robinson, former director of the James Webb Space Telescope program, speak about leading high-stakes teams. Former Blue Angels lead solo pilot John “Gucci” Foley, Blue Angels training officer Nate Scott and Top Gun pilot Jack Becker bring lessons from precision flying. Cy Wakeman, Meridith Elliott Powell, Drew Dudley and Rich Bracken cover accountability, strategy, everyday leadership and emotional intelligence.
How to choose the right leadership speaker
Start with the leadership change you want to see, then narrow the list with four questions:
- Audience. New managers, senior executives and high-potential leaders need different messages. Match the speaker to their level.
- Message. Accountability, culture, change, communication and performance under pressure are different talks. Pick the one your team needs.
- Format. Leadership summits, offsites and kickoffs call for different styles. Many speakers also offer workshops, fireside chats and Q&A.
- Budget and logistics. Compare the fee ranges and travel locations on each card, and check whether a virtual keynote fits your event.
Booking a leadership speaker
Fees for the leadership speakers on this page are mostly between about $25,000 and $60,000, with some higher, depending on demand, date, location and format. Travel is usually additional for in-person events.
Open a speaker’s profile and select Check Availability to send your date, location and event details. A Mollie Plotkin Group agent confirms availability, the fee and travel, and handles contracts and logistics through to the event.
Leadership speaker FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a leadership speaker?
Published fees on this page are mostly between about $25,000 and $60,000, and some speakers fall outside that range. The fee depends on demand, your date, the event location and whether the keynote is in person or virtual.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as possible. In-demand speakers commit to dates months ahead, and booking early gives you more choice and more time for travel planning and a prep call.
Can these speakers present virtually?
Many can. Use the In Person or Virtual filter to see who offers virtual keynotes, and check the profile for the virtual fee, which is often lower than the in-person fee.
Can a leadership speaker run a workshop as well as a keynote?
Many can. Ask about adding a workshop, breakout or leadership-team session when you check availability.
What is the difference between a leadership speaker and a CEO speaker?
CEO speakers have run companies, so their talks draw on their own decisions as chief executive. Leadership speakers come from many fields, including aviation, space, sport and research, and teach leadership principles any manager can apply.
Didn’t find the right speaker?
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