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Business Author Keynote Speakers

Business author speakers combine published research, structured thinking and real-world experience to give audiences ideas with genuine depth. For more than 30 years, Key Speakers has helped organisations book bestselling authors and recognised management thinkers for leadership conferences, executive summits and professional development programmes.

These speakers address strategy, organisational culture, innovation, performance, customer behaviour and the future of work. Because their frameworks are developed through substantial published work, audiences can continue engaging with the ideas after the event. We will help you choose an author whose subject, evidence and delivery style support the organisation’s current priorities.

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Robert Cialdini

New York Times Bestselling Author and Social Psychologist in the Fields of Influence, Persuasion and Negotiation
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Travels From: Arizona
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Mitchell Lee Marks

Professor at San Francisco State University; Leader in Mergers & Acquisitions and Organizational Change
Fee Range: $11,000–$14,000
Travels From: California
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Brett King

Godfather of Fintech, Bestselling Author of Bank 3.0 & Augmented
Fee Range: $25,000–$50,000
Travels From: International
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Tiffani Bova

Global Growth Evangelist, Salesforce
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: California
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Marc Randolph

Entrepreneur, Netflix Cofounder, National Bestselling Author, Executive Mentor and Angel Investor
Fee Range: $50,000–$100,000
Travels From: California
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Drew Dudley

Internationally Acclaimed Leadership Speaker, Author & Educator
Fee Range: $10,000–$15,000
Travels From: International
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Jonah Berger

Best-Selling Author and Expert on Decision Making, Consumer Behavior, Word of Mouth, and How Products and Ideas Become Popular
Fee Range: $25,000–$40,000
Travels From: Pennsylvania
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Stephen Covey

Best-Selling Author of The Speed of Trust, Top Business Advisor and Thought Leader on Ethics, Trust and Leadership
Fee Range: $25,000–$40,000
Travels From: Utah
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Grant Cardone

International Sales Training and Branding Expert; Real Estate Investor; Best-selling Business Author
Fee Range: $125,000–$325,000
Travels From: Florida
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Brian Solis

Digital Futurist & 9x Best Selling Author, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, Former Vice President of Global Innovation at Salesforce
Fee Range: $15,000–$24,000
Travels From: California
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Judy Smith

Crisis Management Expert, Real Life Inspiration for the Hit ABC Drama Scandal
Fee Range: $25,000–$38,000
Travels From: California
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David Nour

CEO, The Nour Group Inc., Senior Leadership / Board Advisor, and Best-Selling Author
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Tasha Eurich

Organizational Psychologist; Leadership and Strategy Expert
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Colorado
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Lisa Bodell

CEO, FutureThink; Bestselling Author, Why Simple Wins
Fee Range: $30,000–$45,000
Travels From: New York
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Dan Gilbert

Bestselling Author, Stumbling on Happiness; Professor of Psychology, Harvard University
Fee Range: $30,000–$50,000
Travels From: Massachusetts
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Kaihan Krippendorff

Podcast Host; Top 20 Ranked Global Thinker; Author; Founder; CEO
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Florida
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Jeffrey Hayzlett

Business Transformation Agent; Former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Eastman Kodak
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: South Dakota
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Peter Sims

Best-selling Author, Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries
Fee: $30,000
Travels From: California
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Jack Uldrich

Global Futurist, Scholar and Best-Selling Author
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Minnesota
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Adrian Gostick

Authority on Leadership, Workplace Engagement & High Performing Culture
Fee Range: $25,000–$32,000
Travels From: Utah
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Josh Linkner

Tech Entrepreneur, Hyper-Growth CEO, NY Times Bestselling Author, Venture Capitalist
Fee Range: $25,000–$40,000
Travels From: Michigan
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Luke Williams

Professor, NYU Stern School of Business; Founder and Executive Director of the NYU Innovation Lab, International Bestselling Author, Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business,
Fee Range: $12,000–$30,000
Travels From: New York
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Jenn Lim

CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, Culture Book Creator and Consultant at Zappos
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: California
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John Mattone

Best-Selling Author, Leading Executive Coach, and Co-Founder of the Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching Franchise
Fee Range: $30,000–$55,000
Travels From: Florida
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How we work with business author speakers

Finding the right business author speaker starts with understanding what your audience needs to take away. We listen carefully to your event goals, format, and context, then put together a focused shortlist of authors whose work and delivery are genuinely well-matched to your objectives.

Once you've made your selection, your dedicated event coordinator keeps everything moving, handling logistics, preparing your speaker, and responding to your needs along the way.

Whether you're planning a flagship conference, a leadership program, or a company-wide meeting, we're here to make the process straightforward and the outcome worth it.

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Why hire a business author speaker?

Business author speakers offer a distinct combination of credibility, structure, and delivery. Their ideas are developed through research, tested in practice, and refined through the process of writing and publishing.

These speakers translate complex ideas into clear, actionable frameworks. By combining research, professional experience, and storytelling, they help audiences understand not just what works, but why it works.

They are particularly effective for:
• Leadership conferences and executive forums
• Company-wide meetings and internal summits
• Learning and development programs
• Strategy sessions and change initiatives
• Industry conferences and association events

Hearing directly from a published author gives audiences access to the thinking behind widely adopted business frameworks. Topics often include leadership, innovation, culture, growth strategy, and decision-making.

The value is both immediate and sustained. Attendees leave with practical ideas they can apply right away, while the speaker's published work reinforces learning beyond the event. This combination of intellectual depth and clear delivery makes business author speakers a strong fit for organizations focused on long-term capability and performance.

Our business author speakers & expertise

We represent a carefully selected roster of business author speakers, including leadership authors, innovation experts, entrepreneurial founders, and management strategists.

Our speakers include foundational business thinkers, published researchers, and experienced practitioners who bring both strategic perspective and practical application. Areas of expertise include leadership development, organizational culture, innovation, growth strategy, and operational performance.

Each recommendation is tailored to your audience, industry, and objectives, ensuring the speaker's content is relevant, credible, and aligned with your event goals.

FAQs

A business author brings structured, research-backed ideas combined with practical experience. Their ability to communicate clear frameworks makes their content both credible and actionable. Unlike speakers whose ideas are derived primarily from speaking engagements, business authors have invested years refining their thinking through writing, research, and real-world application, giving their presentations unusual depth and intellectual rigor.

Business author speakers bring something that a standard keynote often can't: a body of work that your audience may already respect. When a team hears directly from the person behind a framework they've read about or applied, it lands differently. These speakers use real-world examples and proven models to challenge assumptions, reframe problems, and give teams a shared language for approaching strategy, leadership, or change. The result is not just inspiration in the room; it's a common reference point that continues to shape conversations long after the event.

Yes. Most business author speakers are experienced at tailoring their content to fit your industry, audience level, and event objectives. While their core frameworks remain consistent, and that's precisely what gives them credibility they adapt examples, case studies, and emphasis to make the material feel directly relevant to your organization. When you work with Key Speakers, we help ensure that brief and context are communicated clearly so the speaker arrives prepared to speak to your audience specifically.

Yes. Many authors offer additional formats such as Q&A sessions, meet and greets, workshops, and book signings to extend engagement and give attendees a more personal connection to the work.

We recommend booking 6 to 12 months in advance, particularly for high-demand authors or large-scale events. That said, our team is experienced at working with shorter timelines when needed. Contact us to discuss availability.

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