Speakers That Spark Change
From resilience to leadership to bold new thinking, our speakers don’t just talk—they ignite momentum.
Meet our Speakers
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Tara Renze
Emotional Intelligence Expert | Author of Be Who You Came to Be. The EQ Strategies and Secrets to Ignite Authenticity, Confidence, and Unstoppable Success.
Fee: $18,500 + $1,500 travel and hotel
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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
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Donnie Campbell
The inspiration for the character Ted Lasso and Leadership Speaker. He shares the important leadership lessons needed to create a positive culture and winning teams.
Fee: $7,500 + $1,500 travel and hotel
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Britt Frank
Neuropsychotherapist | Author of The Science of Stuck. Science-backed tools to optimize your brain for peak performance, leadership and mental health.
Fee: $15,000 + $1,500 travel and hotel
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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
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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 hotel
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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.
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Robert Paylor
Paralyzed in a Collegiate Rugby Game | Author of Paralyzed to Powerful - He equips you with the mindset, perspective, and commitment to tackle any challenge.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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James Beck
Culture Change Expert | 50-State Kindness Journey | Teaches the Power of Kindness, Gratitude, Serving Others and Paying-It-Forward.
At Upside Speakers, we don’t just book keynotes—we build unforgettable experiences.
We’re a speaker management agency representing a curated roster of top keynote speakers across inspiration, leadership, connection, resilience, and more.
Trusted by companies, associations, and meeting planners worldwide, we deliver speaker experiences that spark impact—and stick.
✓ We help you find the perfect speaker for any audience, theme, or budget
✓ We provide expert support from first inquiry to standing ovation
✓ Our speakers don’t just inspire—they equip your audience to lead, grow, and thrive
Looking for the perfect speaker? We’ve got you.
Clients we’ve worked with