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Category: Peak Performance
Unleash your team’s hidden potential and learn to avoid the pitfalls of ego, fear of failure/success, poor attentional control, self-doubt, and irrational decision making. Speakers.com’s Peak Performance speakers have worked with athletes, business professionals, performing artists, and many others to reach the highest levels of performance in their respective fields.
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Robyn Benincasa
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Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author
Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full time …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
J.R. Martinez
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Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Dancing with the Stars Winner
Actor, Veteran, Winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Bestselling Author J.R. Martinez is an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration. J.R.’s career …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Shannon Miller
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Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Gymnast, Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Cancer Survivor
Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Gymnast, Women’s Health and Fitness Expert, Cancer Survivor Shannon Miller remains the Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in American History with 7 Olympic Medals! She is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Florida, United States
Diana Nyad
Featured Speaker
Legendary Distance Swimmer and First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida
Legendary Distance Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida (without a shark cage!) 25 million people worldwide rooted for Diana Nyad as she approached the Florida shore, at long last achieving her 35-year-old dream of becoming the …
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California, United States
Amy Van Dyken
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Six-Time Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
Six-Time Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is a 6-time Olympic champion. She won 4 medals in 1996 in Atlanta and two more in Sydney, Australia in 2000. Olympic Gold Medals Van Dyken-Rouen has the distinction of being one …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Arizona, United States
Shawn Achor
New York Times Bestselling Author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage
New York Times Bestselling Author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage Happiness expert and keynote speaker Shawn Achor teaches the most popular class at Harvard—a class on positive psychology. Achor has earned over a dozen distinguished teaching awards at …
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$50,000 or greater
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Virginia, United States
Andre Agassi
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year career. A former World No. …
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$50,000 or greater
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Nevada, United States
Chris Bashinelli
United Nations Speaker, National Geographic Young Explorer, PBS TV Host and Cross-Cultural Expert
United Nations Speaker, National Geographic Young Explorer, PBS TV Host and Cross-Cultural Expert Chris Bashinelli, also known as, “Bash”, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. After a decade long acting career including an appearance on the HBO hit …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Texas, United States
Megan Feldman Bettencourt
Inspirational TEDx Speaker, Award-Winning Author and Expert on Peak Performance Through Forgiveness
Inspirational TEDx Speaker, Award-Winning Author and Expert on Peak Performance Through Forgiveness Megan Feldman Bettencourt is an award-winning writer, author and speaker. She has reported from many countries, including Guatemala, Mexico, Canada, Rwanda and the UK. Megan’s journalism has appeared …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Georgia, United States
Molly Bloom
Award-Winning, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game, an Oscar-Nominated Film
Award-Winning, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game, an Oscar-Nominated Film Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Walter Bond
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as "Mr. Accountability"
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as “Mr. Accountability” Walter Bond is a former NBA athlete, a former sports broadcaster, and a motivational speaker. For nearly two decades, Walter Bond has been a premier …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Florida, United States
Bob Bowman
Arizona State Swim Coach and Michael Phelps Olympic Swim Coach and Mentor
Arizona State Head Swim Coach and Michael Phelps Olympic Swim Coach and Mentor Bob Bowman is one of the most well-known and successful swim coaches in the United States. Bowman’s greatest success was having coached Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of …
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$50,000 or greater
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Arizona, United States
Michael Broome
One of the Best Motivational Speakers in America
One of the Best Motivational Speakers in America Michael Broome quips, “I was a poor student because I suffered from ADD-HD (Attention Deficit Disorder in High Definition). Eventually, I learned to turn my daydreams into worthwhile dreams.” Broome earned a …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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South Carolina, United States
Captain Larry Brudnicki
U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Inspiration for the Motion Picture The Perfect Storm
U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Inspiration for the Motion Picture The Perfect Storm Captain Larry Brudnicki led two dramatic rescue missions during the worst weather in 100 years, dubbed “The Perfect Storm.” This harrowing story of real people battling for …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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New Hampshire, United States
Jack Canfield
Founder and Co-Creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, Known to Many as America's Success Coach
Founder and Co-Creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, Known to Many as America’s Success Coach As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, Jack Canfield fostered the emergence of inspirational anthologies as a genre – …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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California, United States
Jamie Clarke
Extreme Adventurer; Entrepreneur; Performance Coach and Professor of Leadership
Extreme Adventurer; Entrepreneur; Performance Coach and Professor of Leadership Jamie Clarke is a natural born explorer. He grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada and fell in love with the outdoors at an early age. In his teens, …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Canada
Jimmy Connors
World Tennis Champion, Eight-time Grand Slam tournament singles winner including five U.S. Opens
World Tennis Champion, Eight-Time Grand Slam Tournament Singles Winner, including five U.S. Opens An indefatigable fighter, the champion every fan wanted to watch, a compelling player who was groomed for greatness by the coaching of his mother and grandmother, Jimmy …
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Larry Csonka
Pro Football Hall of Fame Member and Humorous Motivational Speaker
Pro Football Hall of Fame Member and Humorous Motivational Speaker Larry Csonka established power running a legitimate threat in the NFL of the 1970’s. As a player with the Miami Dolphins he charged so tenaciously through defenses that his name …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Ohio, United States
Tim Daggett
Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast, Motivational Speaker, and NBC Olympic Gymnastics Commentator
Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast, Motivational Speaker, and NBC Olympic Gymnastics Commentator Tim Daggett is one of the most “in demand” professional speakers in the country. Beyond his Perfect 10 and Olympic Gold, Tim’s story of inner strength, motivation and learning …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Massachusetts, United States
John Elway
Denver Broncos General Manager and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
Denver Broncos General Manager and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway is known as one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game of football. He is currently executive vice president of football operations and general manager of …
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$50,000 or greater
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Colorado, United States
Susan Ershler
International Speaker, Business & Sales Executive, Author, Mount Everest Climber
Business Exec, Mount Everest Climber, International Speaker and Co-author of Together On Top of the World Susan Ershler tours the world speaking about her life journey and sharing with others her secrets for success, determination, and achieving seemingly impossible goals. …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Washington, United States
Janet Evans
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Recognized as One of the Best Female Distance Swimmers in History
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Recognized as One of the Best Female Distance Swimmers in History Janet Evans is widely considered to the be the greatest female distance swimmer of all time. Despite her small size and unorthodox windmill stroke, …
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California, United States
Laura Berman Fortgang
Best-selling author and Internationally recognized personal coach
Laura Berman Fortgang is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the personal coaching field and is known for her no-nonsense, entertaining writing and speaking style. She is the best-selling author of Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction, …
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New Jersey, United States
Jackie Freiberg
Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Business Culture Coach
Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Business Culture Coach For over 28 years, Jackie has been on a mission to expose the unconventional, business-best practices of globally admired leaders and best places to work. Concrete Examples • Entertaining Stories …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Utah, United States
Libby Gill
Leadership Expert and Best Selling Author
Leadership Expert and Best Selling Author Libby Gill knows change. She grew up on two continents and went to eight different schools before putting herself through college waiting tables. She started her first job in entertainment only to go through …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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California, United States
Ruben Gonzalez
Award-Winning Inspirational Olympic Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Business Author
Award-Winning Inspirational Olympic Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Business Author A seemingly “ordinary guy,” Ruben Gonzalez wasn’t a gifted athlete. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was competing …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Colorado, United States
Jack Groppel
A recognized authority and pioneer in the science of human performance, and an expert in fitness and nutrition.
World Renowned Authority on Human Performance, Professor, and Co-Founder, Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute Dr. Jack Groppel is an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in the science of human performance and Co-Chair of the newly formed Global Alliance for …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Florida, United States
Peter Hanson
Author Stress for Success and The New Joy of Stress
Dr. Hanson is a motivational speaker who inspires audiences to achieve superior results in spite of today’s high levels of stress. He began speaking at the age of 14, doing comedy monologues on live television three nights a week, and …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Colorado, United States
Dan Heath
Innovative Business Thought Leader and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Innovative Business Thought Leader and New York Times Best-Selling Author The co-author of four New York Times best-selling books on business, Dan Heath offers a breadth of expertise to teach audiences at any level how to lead successful change, make …
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$50,000 or greater
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Virginia, United States
Dale Henry
Educator, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, and Entrepreneur
Educator, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, and Entrepreneur Entrepreneur and gifted educator, Dr. Dale Henry is known for his strong, humorous message which he packs with practical advice. Dr. Henry’s many experiences in the field of business and education make him a …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Tennessee, United States