Humanitarian & Philanthropy Speakers

Organizations face rapidly changing work environments, sales teams stuck in analysis paralysis, and the urgent need to rethink business models, products, and services to meet the changing needs of their customers. But inside these challenges is the greatest opportunity to grow and innovate. Liz Bohannon, the Founder and CEO of Sseko Designs, shares with event attendees the story of massive turnaround in the height of a pandemic - the perfect illustration of a corporate pivot and reinvention.

Fee Range: $10,000–$23,000
Travels From: OR

Fee Range: $50,000–$65,000
Travels From: NY

Dara Torres' inspiring story of competing in the Olympics at age 41 shows us all that no matter how big your dreams are, you're never too old to achieve them. Since her first international race at the age of 14, Dara Torres has proven that she is far from your average athlete. She is author of Age is Just a Number: Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage in Your Life and Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary Five Week Program, both of which made The New York Times best seller list.

Fee Range: $25,000–$32,000
Travels From: MA

John Foley inspires with lessons from the Navy’s elite Blue Angels flying team. These core values are the key to world-class performance in any field. As lead solo pilot of the heralded Blue Angels, John Foley had to consistently perform as part of team in an intense, high-stakes environment. Reaching that level of excellence required commitment, discipline and trust. Using Blue Angel methodology as a model, Foley has developed a unique approach that equips others to make the same journey toward excellence in execution. His message and personal stories, delivered with his trademark enthusiasm and charisma, emphasizes principles of trust, alignment, clarity and commitment, positioning individuals and teams to achieve and sustain higher levels of excellence than they ever dreamed possible. Foley has served as an adviser to Fortune 500 corporations, professional athletic teams, venture capital companies, professional associations and educational organizations and successfully connects the high intensity of the Blue Angles with your organization.

Fee Range: $25,000–$50,000
Travels From: ID

Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: NC

Fee Range: $26,000–$50,000
Travels From: CA

As a businessman who has proven his wit and acumen in front of millions as the first winner of what will go down as one of the most successful franchises in reality television history, NBC’s Apprentice, Bill Rancic shares the strategies of what it takes to win in and out of the boardroom.

Fee Range: $10,000–$25,000
Travels From: IL

Award-winning journalist, Lisa Ling is the host of This is Life with Lisa Ling on CNN. Ling was formerly the executive producer and host of Our America on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). In the first two seasons, she embedded in a Midwest town ravaged by an onslaught of heroin and got exclusive access inside an anti-gay religious movement. She also witnessed the manifestation of PTSD in returning veterans or war and went undercover to investigate the under-age sex trafficking of minors in the nation's capital.

Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: CA

BEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure.Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfected many of the survival skills that his fans all over the world enjoy, as he pits himself against the worst of Mother Nature. Grylls’ life motto is simple: courage and kindness . . . and never give up! His message of resilience and adaptability is timely, especially now in the challenging age we find ourselves in. Indeed, Grylls is guaranteed to strike a chord with audiences, who will find themselves inspired by his story and survivor spirit.

Fee Range: $100,000–$221,000
Travels From: Intl

A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist, Steve Wozniak, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Wheels of Zeus (wOz), helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. For his achievements at Apple Computer, Steve was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed America's leading innovators. In 2000 Steve was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy & Employment for "designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers." Steve is currently Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer for Acquicor Technology, Inc., a 'blank check' company that acquires businesses in the technology, multimedia and networking sectors.

Fee Range: $55,000–$200,000
Travels From: CA

Fee Range: $32,000–$68,500
Travels From: NY

Fee Range: $15,000–$27,500
Travels From: TX

•At the age of eleven, she developed two rare neurological conditions, transverse myelitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, which left her in a vegetative coma for 4 years and unable to use her legs for nearly a decade •Won a Gold Medal and three Silver Medals in the London Paralympic Games for swimming as well as multiple World, American, and Pan American Records •On-air TV personality for ESPN, reporting for the X-Games, the Invictus Games, and SportsCenter, to name a few •Was a 2017 semi-finalist on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and has since made many more major media appearances, including on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and in People Magazine, among others

Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: MA

Fee Range: $25,000–$40,000
Travels From: ME

Fee Range: $41,000–$80,000
Travels From: Intl

Fee Range: $95,000–$100,000

Daryl “Moose” Johnston received national recognition for his play in 1993, becoming the first fullback selected to the NFC Pro Bowl team. It was not for his ability to carry the ball that Johnston earned this or All-Pro honors from Sports Illustrated, but instead for his powerful blocking and the fact he finished third on the team with 50 catches. An All-American and All-East pick at Syracuse in 1988, Johnston rushed for 1,830 yards and caught 46 passes during his collegiate career. An athlete and scholar, he graduated first in his high school class of 290 students with a 4.0 GPA, and received his B.A. in Economics from Syracuse. Since retiring from the Dallas Cowboys after the 1999 season, Daryl has moved into the broadcast booth as a color analyst first with CBS and now Fox Sports for NFL football games.

Fee Range: $20,000–$35,000
Travels From: TX

• Cleo Wade is a writer, poet, and the New York Times Best-selling author of What The Road Said, Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life, and Where To Begin: A Small Book about Your Power to Create Big Change. • Her work speaks to our collective power to create change through self-care, beloved community building, and social justice. • Cleo's beloved TED talk Want to change the world? Start by being brave enough to care has been viewed and shared by millions around the world. • She has been called the poet of her generation by Time Magazine, the Millenial Oprah by New York Magazine, and named one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company. • Cleo is the Co-chair of Gucci's Changemakers council and sits on the board of The Lower East Side Girls Club, The National Black Theatre in Harlem, and more. • Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, W Magazine, Vogue Magazine, The Washington Post, The Today Show, and Good Morning America.

Fee Range: $31,000–$50,000
Travels From: CA

Fee Range: $25,000–$44,000
Travels From: NY

Scott Harrison is the founder and current CEO of the non-profit charity: water. Harrison is the author of Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World.

Fee Range: $20,000–$50,000
Travels From: NY

Legendary sports icon, Olympic champion and Hall of Famer, philanthropist, bestselling author, television personality, ringside analyst and longtime face of Skechers’ popular Relaxed Fit collections, Sugar Ray Leonard has established a legacy that epitomizes boxing and invokes the reverence of a champion. Sugar Ray Leonard’s raw and uplifting memoir reveals in intimate detail for the first time the complex human who waged his own personal battle with depression, rage, addiction and greed, that lay behind the champion.

Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: CA

Fee Range: $10,000–$12,000
Travels From: CA

For over thirty years, Gary Sinise has stood as an advocate of America’s servicemen and women. It began in the early 80’s with his support of Vietnam veterans and continued into the 90’s in support of the Disabled American Veterans organization raising awareness and support for our wounded service members. Since the attacks of 9/11, his dedication to all those who protect our nation has become a tireless crusade of service and gratitude. His portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump formed an enduring connection with servicemen and women throughout the military community.

Fee Range: $95,000–$188,000
Travels From: CA

Nick Saban, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, is widely considered to be one of the greatest coaches of all time, not only in college football, but in any sport. Saban has six national championship titles. He is the first coach in college football history to win national championships with two different schools. Saban has come to be known for his fiery personality on the sidelines and his strong leadership in the locker room and at practice. Saban’s staff and players, as well as sports experts and fans alike, have come to identify Saban’s coaching style as “The Process”—a rigorous work ethic and focus on being the best in the immediate moment rather than looking toward what may be on the horizon. Saban demands that his players concentrate only on the task at hand and give it their all. Once that task is accomplished, move on to the next, repeat, and inevitably success will come. It is this philosophy that has distinguished Saban since his first national championship with LSU in 2003, and it’s the same credo that has rewarded his ‘Bama team with their most recent success.

Fee Range: $156,000–$345,000
Travels From: AL