Top Keynote Speakers for
Conferences, Meetings, and Events
Trusted by meeting planners and speakers bureaus - we represent a curated roster of professional keynote speakers.
Meet our Speakers
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Donnie Campbell
The inspiration for the character Ted Lasso. He shares the important leadership lessons needed to create positive cultures and winning teams.
Fee: Please call for pricingHome City: Kansas City, MO
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Tara Renze
Emotional Intelligence Expert—Delivering High-Energy Keynotes, Transformational Workshops and EQ Strategies to Ignite Authenticity, Confidence, and Unstoppable Success.
Fee:$20,000 + $1,500 travel and hotelHome City: Kansas City, MO
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Cam F. Awesome
12-time National Champion boxer| Team USA Captain | Netflix’s CounterPunch. Reframe failure, embrace adversity, and develop a champion’s mindset.
Fee: Please call for pricing
Home City: Austin, TX
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Julie Brown
Network Your Way to Greater Influence and Success. After spending 25 years rising from assistant to top business developer in the male-dominated construction industry- driving over $562 million in qualified opportunities, Julie discovered what truly moves business forward: relationships.
Fee: $20,000 + $1,500 travel and hotel
Home City: Boston, MA
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Jack Becker
Former F-18 Navy Fighter Pilot | Top Gun Speaker on Leadership, Teamwork & High-Performance Execution. His process will redefine excellence for you and your team.
Fee: $15,000 + $1,500 travel and hotelHome City: Virginia Beach, VA
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Stephen Drum
Retired Navy SEAL | Co-Creator of U.S. Navy’s Warrior Toughness Program | Author of Life on the X. Create Resilient Leaders and Courageous Teams.
Fee: $15,000 + $1,500 travel and hotelHome City: Chicago, IL
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Britt Frank
Licensed neuro-psychotherapist and 3x author Britt Frank talks about why change is hard– and how to move forward anyway. She provides powerful and simple science-backed tools to optimize your brain for change, leadership and mental health.
Fee: $15,000 + $1,500 travel and hotel
Home City: Kansas City, MO
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Tom Turcich
He captured the world's imagination with his remarkable journey of “walking the world” with his dog Savannah. He shares the tools to achieving your biggest goals.
Fee: $10,000 + $1,500 travel and hotelHome City: Cincinnati, OH
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Rob Lawless
Human Connection Expert - On a journey to make 10,000 friends, Rob shares the incredible power of intentional connection to create a positive connected culture.
Fee: $10,000 + $1,500 travel + hotel
Home City: Philadelphia, PA
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Speech Thomas
2x Grammy Winner | Founder of Arrested Development | B.R.A.V.E. Leadership Speaker - A Keynote plus Musical Performance makes this an Experience.
Fee: $25,000 + $2500 travel and hotel
Home City: Atlanta, GA
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Shanna Adamic
Fortune 100 Exec | Former Chiefs Cheerleader | Brain Tumor Survivor| Author of Audacious Optimism. Learn to tap into the life-changing power of optimism.
Fee: $10,000 + $1,500 travel and hotel
Home City: Kansas City, MO
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Lisa Even
Corporate Leadership Expert | Employee Engagement Speaker | Fortune 500 Leader | Bestselling Author. Lisa equips leaders to strengthen culture, boost performance, and Create Good Ripple Effect .
Fee: $10,000 + $1,500 travel and hotel
Home City: Des Moines, IA
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Hayley Podschun
Broadway Performer | Glinda in National Tour of Wicked | Keynote Speaker. Whatever It Takes The Broadway attitude to achieve your biggest dreams and overcome the unexpected with ease.
Fee: $10,000 $1,500 travel and hotel
Home City: New York, NY
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James Beck
For one year he served someone in all 50 U.S. States. He shares the ripple effects of kindness, and the power of gratitude, serving others and Paying-It-Forward.
Fee: $7,500 + $1,500 travel and hotelHome City: Los Angeles, CA
At Upside Speakers, we do something the big bureaus don't.
We represent a small, hand-selected group of speakers we genuinely believe in.
No catalog of thousands. No guesswork.
Just 14 speakers across leadership, resilience, corporate culture, women's events, and mental health — speakers we know personally, have seen perform, and can speak honestly about before you commit.
Every speaker page on this site lists real fee ranges because we believe meeting planners deserve to know what things cost before they ever fill out a form.
If you're not sure which speaker fits your event, that's exactly what we're here for. Tell us about your audience and your goals, and we'll recommend the right match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does it cost to book a keynote speaker through Upside Speakers?
A: Speaker fees on our roster range from $7,500 to $25,000, plus travel and
accommodations. Every speaker page lists current fee ranges so you can planyour budget before reaching out.
Q: What's the difference between a speaker bureau and a speaker management agency?
A: A bureau represents hundreds or thousands of speakers and takes a percentage of every booking. A management agency like Upside Speakers represents a curated roster directly — which means we know our speakers personally and can speak candidly about fit, availability, and what each speaker needs to deliver their best.
Q: How far in advance should we book a keynote speaker?
A: Most of our speakers book 3–6 months out for prime dates, though we regularly accommodate shorter timelines. The sooner you reach out, the more options you'll have.
Q: Can you help us find the right speaker if we're not sure who we need?
A: Yes — this is most of what we do. Tell us about your event, audience, and goals and we'll recommend 2–3 speakers from our roster who are the strongest fit, along with availability and fees.
At Upside Speakers, we don’t just book keynotes—we build unforgettable experiences.
Let’s find your perfect speaker!
Upside Speakers is a speaker management agency representing top-tier keynote talent.
Our experts don’t just inspire - they equip audiences with real tools to lead, grow, and thrive.
Whether your event is in-person or virtual, we’ll match you with the perfect speaker to make it unforgettable.
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