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Des Moines, IA Motivational Speaker | Desi Payne
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You will laugh and learn when Desi does a keynote, workshop, or break-out session for your event! With over 30 years of combined experience as a speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, educator, customer service trainer, and award-winning entertainer, Desi has a passion to work with leaders and their employees to boost morale, stomp out bad attitudes, reduce stress, enhance effective teamwork, and add humor to the workplace. Her audience participation makes her programs memorable and immediately... (more)
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Kelley, IA Motivational Speaker | Sally Shaver DuBois
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Motivational Speaker from Kelley, IA  (23 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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COVID-19 Update: Sally can create an interactive and engaging virtual keynote or workshop for your group via Zoom. With her combined expertise in instructional technology, wellness, education and entertainment, Sally will create an EXCITING, yet INSPIRATIONAL presentation at your next: corporate training, professional conference or wellness event. Time with Sally will lead your group into ideas and activities for stress management, creativity and a positive outlook – all while having a few... (more)
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Des Moines, IA Motivational Speaker | James Stordahl
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#jimthebusdriver is ready to read books to all ages...maybe children at home...maybe a daily read for someone at a nursing home? Jim is speaker who you will "feel" like you know. With eight years as a school bus driver, Jim knows how to talk to young kids. Speaking at training, workshop and safety meetings, at more than 100 governmental and postal service conferences, he has also served as a speech writer for the Postmaster General, in Washington, D.C. Jim is an energetic and dynamic... (more)
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Des Moines, IA Motivational Speaker | Paddle to the Amazon
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"Paddle to the Amazon – The Ultimate 12,000 Mile Canoe Adventure." The true story about the world's longest canoe journey which became an international best-selling book. Dana Starkell was 19 when he undertook the two-year journey with his father and brother. During the course of his travels, he cured his asthma, honed his skills as a classical guitarist, and learned a great deal about the people he met throughout the 13 countries that encompassed the trip. Paddle to the Amazon is... (more)
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Anita, IA Motivational Speaker | Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
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Motivational Speaker from Anita, IA  (58 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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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 garnered rave reviews. Check out the video and see why Mark is the GUARANTEED HIT of your next event! (more)
Motivational Speaker from Anita, IA  (58 miles from Des Moines, IA)
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West Des Moines, IA Motivational Speaker | Don DeWaay, The Profit Zone
Motivational Speaker from West Des Moines, IA  (5 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
Don DeWaay is a lifetime serial entrepreneur. No matter where a business owner is in their entrepreneurial journey, Don has been there. From the frustrating and confining environment of large corporate America, to the humble beginnings of a one man show with big dreams and limited resources, to building a large company with hundreds of millions in annual sales, to crushing failure, setbacks and defeat at the hands of the 2008 economic collapse and then full scale recovery with his newest and... (more)
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Minneapolis, MN Motivational Speaker | Luke Soderling
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Motivational Speaker from Minneapolis, MN  (234 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Luke Soderling is the Winner of Discovery Channel's, THE WHEEL. He Survived for 60 days in 6 different places in South America. The Bash Best Motivational Speaker of 2018 and 2019!! Inspired millions! 10 Million Views on YouTube! World renowned motivational speaker! Luke is an experienced public speaker, with a dynamic and engaging method of connecting with his audience. As a master plumber, he has spent nearly 20 years selling service to clients. He has studied sales and... (more)
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Kansas City, MO Motivational Speaker | Marquita Miller
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Motivational Speaker from Kansas City, MO  (177 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
Marquita can create customized messages to fit your specific event. Below are some examples of topics she covers: Corporate Topics SIGNATURE PRESENTATIONS No More Excuses Only Results: Eliminating the hindrances that have held you at the current level. Unleashing your purpose and potential to achieve greater results. Giving yourself permission to move forward in a bold way! It is time to silence the noise, ignore the distractions, and kick into high gear. When you do, you will... (more)
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Henderson, MN Motivational Speaker | Kris Langworthy RN - Impact Zone Strategies
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Motivational Speaker from Henderson, MN  (202 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Do you want to make a bigger impact? Are you frustrated with the drama at work? Do you feel trapped in your current role(s)? Are you struggling to know how to motivate your team? Do you or your leaders struggle with lacking confidence? Do you need to build personal resiliency? I've been there! It may sound crazy, but it was while coaching our 12 year old daughter through treatment for brain cancer that something got unlocked inside of me, and I found myself feeling fully... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Henderson, MN  (202 miles from Des Moines, IA)
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Minneapolis, MN Motivational Speaker | Jen McDonough (aka THE IRON JEN)
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Motivational Speaker from Minneapolis, MN  (227 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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TOPICS OF EXPERTISE: Resiliency, Stress Reduction, Courageous Leadership, and Creating Drama Free Cultures KEYNOTE SPEAKER / WORKSHOP TRAINER: Through her humorous, engaging, and authentic style, Jen McDonough (aka The Iron Jen) helps first responders and high stress organizations build resilient cultures. Her specialty is in working with organizations that are dealing with issues such as: ~ Staff breakdown in communication ~ Unpredictable changes that are causing chaos ~ Chaotic and... (more)
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Madison, WI Motivational Speaker | Roger Wolkoff - Inspirer, Motivator, Connector
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Motivational Speaker from Madison, WI  (234 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Roger is a motivational speaker who helps you tap into your strengths and potential so you can get out of your way and get more done. He speaks about the power of connecting, gratitude, and appreciation. How does he do it? Roger's programs are high content and motivational in style and tone. He delivers stories, ideas, and keys to unlock what's already inside you. Roger has over 20 years of expert interpersonal communication and team-building experience. Audiences rave about his two most... (more)
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Madison, WI Motivational Speaker | Tina Hallis, Ph.D.
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Motivational Speaker from Madison, WI  (241 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Tina offers fun and interactive virtual events that will leave your people motivated and inspired! The benefits include more positive people, more positive interactions, and a more positive workplace. When your people feel stressed, overwhelmed, or discouraged, it's really hard for them to be their best; to provide their best teamwork, their best ideas, their best leadership. But when they spend more time in positive emotions, like curiosity, enthusiasm, optimism, and appreciation,... (more)
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Minneapolis, MN Motivational Speaker | AM Speaking and Consulting
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Motivational Speaker from Minneapolis, MN  (234 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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PROF, MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER Excuses stop us from living our life to the fullest. I encourage an attitude and belief change so you stop your "No's" and start to truly believe you are created for MORE! The most rewarding part of my career is helping my clients get unstuck and start moving forward. These changes will improve every area of your life, both professionally and personally. Annie's gift of being a go-getter & motivator is contagious, what she is best at is bringing... (more)
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Minneapolis, MN Motivational Speaker | Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
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Motivational Speaker from Minneapolis, MN  (236 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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 garnered rave reviews. Check out the video and see why Mark is the GUARANTEED HIT of your next event! (more)
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La Crosse, WI Motivational Speaker | Patty Hendrickson
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Motivational Speaker from La Crosse, WI  (195 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Patty Hendrickson works with organizations that want to grow leaders and with people who want more out of life. Her high-energy and interactive programs engage audiences from start to finish. With inspirational stories, relevant content and purposeful audience interaction, Patty engages audiences to both hear and feel her message. Since 1987 Patty has shared her enthusiastic message with more than a million people. Over 90% of her clientele is repeat and referral. Patty shares programs from... (more)
Motivational Speaker from La Crosse, WI  (195 miles from Des Moines, IA)
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Kansas City, MO Motivational Speaker | Tom Krause, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
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Motivational Speaker from Kansas City, MO  (178 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
Tom Krause - CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL - Motivational Speaker - YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Power of Worth. This heartwarming/humorous presentation gives audience members a feeling of appreciation and gratitude for the difference they make in the lives of the people they serve. This inspiring keynote has received standing ovations from Volunteer, Charitable, Caregiving, Medical, Business and Educational audiences nationwide. Tom has presented before thousands of... (more)
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Kansas City, MO Motivational Speaker | Motivational Comedian Magician... Mark Robinson
Motivational Speaker from Kansas City, MO  (167 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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 garnered rave reviews. Check out the video and see why Mark is the GUARANTEED HIT of your next event! (more)
Motivational Speaker from Kansas City, MO  (167 miles from Des Moines, IA)
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Columbia, MO Motivational Speaker | Kim Becking, Motivational Speaker & Change Expert
Motivational Speaker from Columbia, MO  (200 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Hire Motivational Keynote Speaker and Change and Resilience Expert Kim Becking to energize your next event, create momentum and make you the rock star! Featured in People, SELF, The New York Times, USA Today, Good Morning America and Lifetime Television for her expertise on change and resilience. Inspiring. Engaging. Riveting. Laugh-out-loud funny. Authentic. Highly entertaining. With a rare ability to connect at a deeper level with her audiences, Kim is an in-demand keynote speaker who... (more)
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Minneapolis, MN Motivational Speaker | Amye Brenda Scharlau
Motivational Speaker from Minneapolis, MN  (234 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Award winning hypnotist and international speaker and trainer, Amye Scharlau will get your staff on their feet! As seen in Zurich, London, Las Vegas, Boston and more! Using the concept of reframing and renewing ones skill set, this program will ease your employees through change and increase productivity and sales. Amye hits the stage as "Rosie the Riveter" the iconic "We Can Do It!" image of WWII and the "Greatest Generation!" The attitudes embracing change and reinventing oneself are... (more)
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Chicago, IL Motivational Speaker | Melissa Vine, Speaker & Courage Infuser
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Motivational Speaker from Chicago, IL  (311 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Hello, I'm Melissa Vine, and I'm here to help! As a licensed mental health counselor and seasoned business owner in Des Moines, Iowa, I employ authenticity and humor to address the psychological forces at work behind our interactions with one another. "The engagement with our team was awesome. Your presentation gave our team the infusion to move forward with the next phase of change." -Sharon "We cannot thank you enough for participating in our seminar - the audience was the most... (more)
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Wessington, SD Motivational Speaker | Bob Prentice- Mr Attitude
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Motivational Speaker from Wessington, SD  (318 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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"Uplifting, Motivating, Rewarding time spent with Mr. Attitude!" These are common spoken comments from participants in the motivational speaking and training sessions of Bob Prentice. People love to laugh. Bob makes 'em laugh as he becomes an open book with his audience. People see the sincere and natural style of this speaker and can relate. They adopt Bob's sound principles that have been proven over the last 50 years. Thousands upon thousands of people have heard Mr. Attitude speak. The... (more)
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Louisville, KY Motivational Speaker | Mack Dryden
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Motivational Speaker from Louisville, KY  (481 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Mack Dryden is simply one of the most powerful, inspiring, and hilarious motivational speakers in the US, as hundreds of thrilled clients like this one will gladly attest: “While we don't have an official ranking for the number of exclamation points included with customer comments, if we did, Mack would be the hands-down winner in the 14-year history of our event.” --Sandra Williams, S.P. Richards Co. Mack has survived everything from the sharks of showbiz, to bouts with two... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Louisville, KY  (481 miles from Des Moines, IA)
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Meeker, OK Motivational Speaker | Humorous, Inspirational Speaker - Lori Randall
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Motivational Speaker from Meeker, OK  (455 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Humorous, Keynote, Workshop, Professional Inspirational Speaker, Clean Comedian, Relationship/Teamwork Expert From Oklahoma As a former Mrs. Oklahoma '02 and Mrs. Christian World '05, Lori has been traveling the country speaking for 10+ years. Her motto is "IF PEOPLE ARE LAUGHING THEY ARE MORE OPEN TO LEARNING!" Her most requested topic is WHAT SHOE ARE YOU? This fast paced, laughter loaded session introduces and enlightens your audience to the simple techniques of understanding... (more)
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Chicago, IL Motivational Speaker | Virtual Conference Speaker & Comedian Larry Weaver
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Motivational Speaker from Chicago, IL  (314 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Motivational speaking, Clean comedy, or Event hosting delivered On-site, Pre-recorded, or Live-streaming virtually over the Internet. Widely regarded as one of the top speakers in America, you'll be confident hiring someone with the experience and expertise to make your event a huge success. 1) MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING In this interactive and engaging presentation, Keynote Speaker Larry Weaver uses clean humor and show business anecdotes to illustrate the importance of energy, attitude, and... (more)
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Tulsa, OK Motivational Speaker | Clay Staires AMERICA'S MILLIONAIRE SCHOOLTEACHER
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Motivational Speaker from Tulsa, OK  (400 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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Speaker, Author, Coach, Consultant, Venture Capitalist but known to many as America's Millionaire School Teacher, Clay Staires annually speaks to thousands of people throughout the country on the topic of The Leadership Mindset. HIS transformed mindset has led him from the high school classroom to the stage that he has shared with the likes of best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk and CEOs of top companies including the Taylor Made Golf. On his journey from the classroom to becoming one of the... (more)
Motivational Speaker from Tulsa, OK  (400 miles from Des Moines, IA)
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Oconomowoc, WI Motivational Speaker | Craig Schiefelbein
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Motivational Speaker from Oconomowoc, WI  (284 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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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 they serve in their position (professionally and personally). From here we all have opportunities to innovate on behalf of outcomes that matter. Though many presentations are tailored, here is a list of keynotes that have been delivered throughout North America. SPEAKING AND... (more)
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Chicago, IL Motivational Speaker | Deanne DeMarco: Award Winning Speaker
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Motivational Speaker from Chicago, IL  (310 miles from Des Moines, IA) 
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High-Energy Motivational Speaker and Multi-Generational Workforce Expert Why Book Deanne? * Deanne empowers audiences with the desire and strategies to improve communication and tackle tough challenges. * She encourages you to explore new mindsets, laugh, adjust a few attitudes and learn to manage and lead more effectively. * Improve communication. decrease conflict and achieve greater results. Deanne career has revolved around helping people and teams break through personal... (more)
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