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Thought Leader keynote speakers inspire us to think differently. They can tap into psychology, emerging technology, innovations, and disruptions to deliver a message. Always in demand for fresh insight and practical future-focused strategies, GDA has many options of thought leader keynote speakers for your next event.

All Thought Leader Speakers 40

Rich Horwath

New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author on strategy

Shep Hyken

Customer Service and Experience Expert

Jia Jiang

Entrepreneur, Blogger and “Rejection Proof” Author

Omar Johnson

Culture, Diversity, Marketing and Branding Keynote Speaker, Former CMO at Beats by Dre, and Former VP Marketing at Apple

Thomas Koulopoulos

FUTURIST. AUTHOR. VISIONARY. INVENTOR. INC500 LEADER.

Matthew Luhn

Top Storytelling and Creativity Speaker, Disney/Pixar Veteran behind Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and more, Fortune 500 Storytelling Consultant, Award-Winning Writer & Director

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Randy Mayeux

Co-founder, First Friday Book Synopsis and Accomplished Keynote Speaker

Heather E. McGowan

Future-of-Work Strategist

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Lisa Earle McLeod

Leading, Selling and Performing with a Noble Purpose

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Chad Pregracke

CNN Hero; Social Entrepreneur

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Erik Qualman

Top Technology and Motivational Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author & Futurist

Jason Redman

Former Navy SEAL Officer, Author of Orange Wounded Warrior Sign at Bethesda Naval Hospital

Angela M. Sanchez

Formerly Homeless, Writer, Cartoonist, Magician, Education Advocate, First Generation Latino College Graduate

Melissa A. Schilling

Professor of Management at New York University Stern School of Business and Innovation Researcher

Ann Sheu

Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Coach, and Advocate for Empowering Growth-Oriented Leadership Teams

Shefali Tsabary

Clinical Psychologist, 3 x NYT Bestselling Author, CEO Conscious Coaching Institute

Jack Uldrich

World Renowned Futurist, Author, Expert on Change

Jarrett Walker

Consulting Transit Planner

Stosh Walsh

Inviting Individuals and Organizations to Greater Courage

Liz Wiseman

CEO of The Wiseman Group; Author

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