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The Speaker Experts have assembled their list of the top ten most-booked speakers on the corporate and association speaking circuit (this list does not include the college or civic markets). There are no “Moneyball” type analytics or sabermetrics to determine the 10 most-booked speakers in America. This list is based on information gathered after interacting with thousands of meeting professionals, speakers, and speaker bureaus, along with market research (The Speaker Experts peruse a lot of websites) conducted throughout the year. Many of these speakers eclipse the magical 100 events a year figure, and the rest come pretty close to it.

A few notes:

– If the speaker below has an exclusive agency relationship, we have provided that bureau’s webpage address.

– If the speaker does not have an exclusive allegiance to an agency (otherwise known as “non-exclusive”), we have provided a direct link to the speaker’s  webpage. However, The Speaker Experts strongly suggest you work with your preferred bureau partner in scheduling one of these speakers.

Our Top 10 (in alphabetical order):

Mike Abrashoff

He has been on circuit for years, but his lessons are timeless.

 

 

 

Mike Abrashoff – Leadership Expert and author of New York Times Bestseller “It’s Your Ship”

Contact: www.glsworld.com 

 

 

 

Charlie Cook Head SHot

A first stop speaker for Fly-In & Legislative Conferences.

 

 

Charlie Cook – Editor and Publisher of “The Cook Political Report”

Contact: www.leadingauthorities.com

 

 

 

 

Still not sure which one is which, but they give so many speeches that the Speaker Experts feel there is actually a third Heath.

 

Dan and Chip Heath – New York Times Bestselling Authors of “Made To Stick” and “Decisive”

Contact: www.brightsightgroup.com 

 

 

 

 

Sally Hogshead

Check out her website; the tagline is priceless.

 

Sally Hogshead – Brand Innovation Expert, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Creator of the “Fascination Test”

Contact: www.sallyhogshead.com 

 

 

 

Daymond John

Don’t worry, it’s okay to get in the water with this shark.

 

Daymond John – Shark Tank Judge, founder of FUBU, and author of  “The Brand Within”

Contact: www.daymondjohn.com

 

 

 

High energy, high impact and fluent in Spanish!

 

Kelly McDonald – Multicultural Marketing & Consumer Trend Expert

Contact: www.mcdonaldmarketing.com

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Pink

His calendar is closed for the remainder of 2014 to focus on new projects – contact WSB for details about securing him for 2015.

 

Dan Pink – One of the world’s leading business minds and New York Times Bestselling Author

Contact: www.washingtonspeakersbureau.com 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Sheahan

Don’t let the laid back Australian accent fool you – Sheahan presents some of the most “tailored” presentations on the circuit.

 

Peter Sheahan – Business Transformation Expert and New York Times Bestselling Author

Contact: www.petersheahan.com 

 

 

 

 

Simon Senak

Cool eye glasses and an edgy message.  He makes the list.

 

Simon Sinek – Leadership Expert and New York Times Bestselling Author of “Start With Why”

Contact: www.caa.com 

 

 

 

 

Erik Wahl

The values of his paintings are rapidly approaching his speaking fee!

 

Erik Wahl – Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, New York Times Bestselling Author of “UnThink”

Contact: www.theartofvision.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are these really the 10 most “booked” corporate and association speakers in America? We can’t say for sure, but they’re pretty darn close. Of course, being on this list doesn’t make any one of these speakers the right speaker for your meeting or event. The Speaker Experts will address finding the right speaker in an upcoming post titled “The Perfect Speaker for Your Next Event…..Has No Name”

Gary McManis & Jay Conklin