Chicago, IL Authors
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Top Authors near Chicago, IL (114 results)
High Energy Speaker Randy Fox
*** Transforming Leaders and Teams*** Randy brings his energy and expertise to engage audiences to MAXIMIZE POTENTIAL, INCREASE PERFORMANCE and be FULFILLED in LIFE! He is impactful, inspiring, engaging and focused on...
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- $5,500 per event
AUCTIONEER: STEVE MITTLEMAN
Steve is a seasoned auctioneer who has done many fundraisers over the years. Thanks for your review. Let’s discuss in more detail… I always figure out a win win fee within budget. If you’d need one I’m also a professio...
Mrakulous Productions
Valerie Mrak is a TEDx and international speaker, award-winning filmmaker and leadership coach who has empowered thousands across the globe to transform their business and personal relationships through creating peace, p...
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- $2,500 per event
Gina Bell LLC
Gina Bell is an empowerment guide, author, speaker, workshop host, and creator of The Tears & Tulle Movement. She is the author of a women’s empowerment picture book called Tears & Tulle. Gina uses art, metaphors, and tu...
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- $500 per event
Shawn K. Woods "The Strategic Master"
Mr. Shawn K. Woods is a highly sought after International Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Entrepreneur and Author. He specializes in powerful keynote/motivational speeches,Leadership Development, Talent Management, and Coa...
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- $2,500 per event
Debbi Spino
SPEAKING TOPICS & WORKSHOPS 1. Mindful Leadership Greatness is not reserved for a "few good men." Greatness IS inside each one of us! Mindfulness + Leadership = POWERFUL PEACEFUL Leaders Re-structure & re-habit...
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- $1,100 per hour
Rick Lewis Humorous Motivational Speaker Chicago
You want something different for your event. Something both fun and inspirational to mix it up so you aren't bringing the same old thing to your audience. Because your audience has seen it all before. Rick Lewis speak...
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- $4,500 per event
Chick-fil-A Customer Service Leader Arthur Greeno
Arthur has been involved with Chick-fil-A for 33 years. An owner for 30 of those, and going from a small store to being a multi-store owner was not easy. He never went to business school, so his approach is real, and d...
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- $5,000 per event
Chad Porter, Speaker-Best Selling Author-Motivator
National Best-Selling Author of the book Severed Dreams. Inspirational and motivational, Chad Porter is one of the nation's most highly recommended speakers. Corporate CEO's, Fundraising Executives, MLB, NFL and coll...
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- $5,000 per event
Harvie Herrington
You should think about your dreams all the time. Enough that it makes your stomach hurt. Everyone should have this burn. This desire to be more, too do more. It should and can overwhelm you. It will become your power,...
Wes Berry
Wes Berry is a professional speaker who will make your event a success. He deliveries complex insights in simple lessons that resonate by delivering successful outcomes. If you want a transformative speaker that will lea...
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- $5,500 per event
Monique Flemings Enterprises
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- $2,500 per event
Jack Harnedy
Jack has worked in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry for the past 21 years and is passionate about delivering growth, building strong teams, and doing it in a positive way. In his most recent book, SNAP & GO, Jack cor...
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DrSanja Coaching & Consultant
Dr. Sanja Rickette Stinson is a Nonprofit Specialist & Business Coach| Author| International Speaker| Cleric, and serial entrepreneur. Stinson grew up with a profound respect for business and humanity which translated i...
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- $2,500 per event
Craig Schiefelbein
TOPICS Craig Schiefelbein is a sought after dynamic speaker who can playfully move people and organizations to create legacies of excellence. Audience members from all walks of life learn to see the greater purpose th...
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- $3,500 per event
Philip Martin
Do you want to change the direction of your company, the course of your life? Do you want to develop more substantial and committed relationships within your organization? Do you want to lead from the core of your authen...
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- $3,000 per event
Rose and Rose Associates
Author: "Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief." After the death of his wife of 58 years from breast cancer in 2019 the author shares his journey of grief. In the book and presentation he speaks from his heart. He tells us...
Dr. Marie Cosgrove - Top Rated Speaker
“You bought the company that fired you?! How’d you do that?!” —Rush Limbaugh, on National Radio Dr. Cosgrove uses humor & highly experiential & interactive presentations, along with key principles that helped her achiev...
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- $5,000 per event
Your Career Evolution Edict with Amy Rossi
Amy Rossi is a John C Maxwell certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, with 20+ years of industry experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Strategy & Design, Customer Success, Account Management /...
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- $675 per event
Richard E. McDowell - Motivational Speaker
Motivational Speaker with a humorous twist. With over 20 years' experience in the business world and 15 years speaking to over 4,000 clients. Richard E McDowell is an internationally recognized authority, Author, Motiva...
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- $500 per event
Dustin Dale Motivational Speaker/Corporate Trainer
Retired corporate senior leader Dustin Dale is a professional keynote speaker and author whose life mission was redefined on November 21st, 2021. Dustin was told that he was headed toward death from an autoimmune disease...
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- $5,000 per event
Wes Berry
Are you looking for a dynamic speaker who will bring the WOW to your event? You are about to discover a speaker who will fulfill all of your needs. Wes Berry is a transformative & professional motivational speaker who w...
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- $5,500 per event
Joshua Spears - Professional Development Speaker
Joshua Spears is a premium professional development speaker who specializes in staff and organizational growth. In 2019 Joshua partnered with a national organization that has greatly increased his reach and speaking fre...
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- $2,000 per event
Glenn Bill - Keynote Motivational Speaker
Glenn Bill, who received his real estate license at the age of 19, pioneered his way to the top before wisely purchasing a national franchise within 4 years. Through passion, vision, drive, and innate skill he applied th...
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- $7,500 per event
Karim R. Ellis - Speaker & Breakthrough Strategist
Karim R. Ellis is a Dynamic Powerhouse Speaker with over 10 years of experience in the field of speaking, training, coaching and breakthrough success. As the author of the “G.P.S My Success”, Karim takes great pride in...
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- $1,000 per event
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ImprovTalk
Business is a team sport! Join former Major League Baseball Pitcher, World Series Champ and New York Hall of Famer, Jim Mecir and Ellen Schnur, Chief Collaboration Officer of ImprovTalk. Together they help you build mo...
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- $5,000 per event
Matthew Grady
One of the most sought out communicators in the region, Matthew Grady is on a mission to help as many people as possible become their best selves while doing their best work. Speaker, coach, and transformational leader,...
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- $400 per event
Entertaining Keynote Speaker, Christopher Carter
Christopher Carter is the communication expert that helps businesses build relationships. It’s just after lunch. You’ve got four speakers to present, each with important (but dry and technical) information to deliver. Y...
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- $6,000 per event
Funny Motivational Speaker | Larry Weaver
Refresh. Renew. Refocus! Clean comedian and keynote speaker Larry Weaver delivers funny and engaging keynote presentations on Energy, Attitude, and Motivation. Your audience will laugh, learn, and leave feeling inspired....
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- $4,500 per event
Chad Coe Speaker and Benefit Auctioneer
Chad's Passion and Enthusiasm are Contagious! he is the "Difference Maker" Chad enthusiastically engages the audience to feel great about their contribution. They leave inspired to be their best selves. Let Chad's s...
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- $1,500 per event
Neil Ihde - Life IQ
My forte is providing a breadth of personal, professional, and leadership development topics that are applicable across all industries. I have worked with the gamut from non-profits, associations, government agencies and...
Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
BEST VIDEO DEMO YOU WILL SEE. Mark Robinson is one of the hottest corporate speakers in the country. You've seen him in comedy clubs, Las Vegas, TV commercials, and NBA halftimes. His audience participation Keynote has g...
Peak Performance Speaker Olivia Cabrera
^^EMPOWERING ORGANIZATIONS AND TEAMS^^ Olivia is a business strategist, life coach and toastmaster, She brings a variety of tools to create lasting change in all areas of your life including business, personal and finan...
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- $2,000 per event
"Have a Ball!" Team Building & Keynotes
INSPIRE YOUR TEAM WITH PLAY & CREATIVITY! * FEEL MORE CONNECTED & ENGAGED WITH INTERACTIVE CHALLENGES * DISCOVER NEW PRACTICES TO BOOST PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELL-BEING * UNLOCK YOUR TEAM'S ABILITY TO FACE BIG CHALLENGES...
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- $1,000 per event
Hypnotist Chrisjones
How do you absolutely convince people your hypnosis is real? You go on national TV and do something impossible. Chris Jones is THE ONLY hypnotist EVER to appear on America's Got Talent. He successfully hypnotized germa...
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- $15,000 per event
Jason Lamoreaux, Fundraising Auctioneer
Jason Lamoreaux and his professional team of award-winning experienced auctioneers are ready to make your event a success. Pre-event consulting teamed with the most talented auctioneers will allow for guests to enjoy a...
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- $3,000 per event
Bart Darfler - Auctioneer
Hope you and yours are doing well! We now we are consulting and performing Virtual Fundraising Events! Given the current Stay Home - Save Lives 'new normal' we are actively engaged in learning, assisting and guiding no...
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- $1,000 per event
Lynn O'Dowd:Motivational Speaker/Keynote Performer
GO GAGA at Your Next Event! If you are looking to book a truly memorable keynote for your upcoming meeting/conference or special event that not only educates and inspires the audience, but also injects fun, humor, liv...
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- $2,500 per event
"Big Mike" Mega Events Benefit Auctions
Providing support to organizations so they can create awareness through amazing fundraising experiences and help the world around them. Whether your event is a traditional gala or a virtual/hybrid style gala, Mega Events...
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- $2,500 per event
John Nepper LLC
John Nepper is the speaker for your event if you want to build high-performance teams, dramatically improve your workplace culture, and increase your company profits and productivity. If you want to build a tiny house in...
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- $4,500 per event
The Comedy Machine
Allecia Harley
Are you starting a new role and want to put your best foot forward with your leadership team? Or are you established in your role and need to mobilize your leadership team to achieve big goals? Allecia "ah-LEE-sha" Ha...
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- $1,900 per event
Hailey Rowe
I'm a Certified Human Potential Coach, Health & Habits Coach, & Business Coach. I've helped hundreds of business owners start and grow their online business, get consistent clients, and do it with less overwhelm. My sig...
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- $250 per event
Thomas Berryman
Inspirational Speaker Thomas Berryman is based in Chicago, Illinois and has been a member with GigMasters since 2014. Thomas Berryman services Cook County and will travel up to 10 miles from Chicago, IL. Hire Thomas Berr...
Adam Hartung
Professional business speaker on organizational and professional growth. Book author, #1 Forbes columnist on Leadership, #1 CIO Magazine columnist on Strategy and Leadership, Editor of the International Journal of Innov...
Coach Remi
Author, Intra Personal Life Coach to mom's who are looking to find more peace, harmony and balance in their lives. Also specialize in Couples Coaching And Group Coaching.
Kidbilly Music
We're a small company that delivers big. We've spent our lives successfully pursuing creative endeavors, winning awards along the way, working with the famous and not so famous, passionately sharing our insights, humor,...
Jasmine Eunique
Inspirational Speaker Jasmine Eunique is based in Chicago, Illinois and has been a member with GigMasters since 2015. Jasmine Eunique services Cook County and will travel up to 10 miles from Chicago, IL. Hire Jasmine Eun...
Royal Rkitec
Spoken Word Artist Royal Rkitec is based in Chicago, Illinois and has been a member with GigMasters since 2015. Royal Rkitec services Cook County and will travel up to 10 miles from Chicago, IL. Hire Royal Rkitec through...
- Starting at
- $75 per event
Curtis Hill Helping People Go Beyond Limits
Curtis' programs are designed to help people, businesses, schools, colleges and organizations become better. His high impact style and his personal stories capture his audiences attention and keeps it. EXPERTISE - -...
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- $50 per event
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