The roster
Browse our keynote speakers
A curated roster, not a directory. Filter by topic, format, and fee band to find the right fit — then check availability through Headliner in one step.
All keynote speakers
Showing 1–12 of 94 speakers
Typically $50k–$100kEntrepreneurship & Business
Daymond John
FUBU Founder & Original Shark Tank Investor
- Branding & Personal Branding
- Sales
- Negotiation & Influence
Typically $100k–$200kEntrepreneurship & Business
Kevin O'Leary
"Mr. Wonderful" — Shark Tank Investor & Finance Authority
- Sales
- Negotiation & Influence
- Artificial Intelligence
Fee on requestArts & Performance
Misty Copeland
Principal Ballerina, American Ballet Theatre
- Perseverance
- Diversity
Photo: CC BY-SA 4.0 — Philip Romano (PhilipRomanoPhoto), via Wikimedia Commons
Typically $75k–$200k
Fee on requestAthletes & Sports
Abby Wambach
World Cup Champion, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, and Bestselling Author of Wolfpack
- Team & Culture
- Winning Mindset
- Resilience
Photo: CC BY 3.0 — Ampatent (derivative work by Hmlarson), via Wikimedia Commons
Typically $40k–$100k
Typically $30k–$50kLeadership
Adam Grant
Wharton Organizational Psychologist & Bestselling Author
- Team & Culture
- Social Science
- Future of Work
Photo: CC BY 2.0 — World Economic Forum, via Wikimedia Commons
- Typically $30k–$50k
Leadership
Alison Levine
Polar Explorer, Everest Climber & Bestselling Author of On the Edge
- Team & Culture
- Endurance
- Mindset
- Typically $15k–$30k
Resilience & Mindset
Amy Morin
Psychotherapist & Bestselling Author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
- Mindset
- Mental Health
- Positive Psychology
Fee on requestTechnology & AI
Amy Webb
Quantitative Futurist — Founder & CEO, Future Today Strategy Group
- Artificial Intelligence
- Futurism
- Future of Work
Typically $50k–$100kHappiness & Positive Psychology
Arianna Huffington
Founder of Thrive Global & The Huffington Post
- Mental Health
- Future of Work
Fee on requestHappiness & Positive Psychology
Arthur Brooks
Harvard Professor & Happiness Columnist
- Positive Psychology
- Social Science
Booking a keynote speaker: frequently asked questions
How do I hire a keynote speaker through Headliner?
Search or filter the roster by topic, format, and fee, then tell us your date, audience, and goals. We confirm availability and fee for your shortlist and handle contracting end-to-end — usually with a first response within four business hours.
What does a speakers bureau do?
A speakers bureau helps event organizers find, vet, and book the right speaker, then manages availability, fees, contracts, and logistics. Headliner works under a booking-agent model — we represent your event's interests in matching and securing a speaker. Learn what a speakers bureau does.
How much does it cost to book a keynote speaker?
Keynote fees range widely by profile, date, and format. Each speaker's page shows a public fee band or "Fee on request"; we never publish a fabricated figure. Share your brief for exact pricing, or see our guide to keynote speaker costs.
How do I choose the right keynote speaker for my event?
Start from the outcome you want, the audience, and the moment in your agenda, then match topic, format, and fee. We'll shortlist speakers who fit and share honest trade-offs — our guide to choosing a keynote speaker walks through it.
How far in advance should I book a speaker?
Book as early as your date is set — popular speakers fill months ahead, especially in peak season. Share your brief and we'll confirm live availability. See how far in advance to book a speaker.