Motivational speakers near Charlotte, NC

Tim S. says, "It was awesome having you at our event. Everyone learned a lot from you and I was proud to have you there. We will be hiring you again for future events. Thanks Carlos. Randy Thomas, President of Genusity"See more

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Bring Dr. Fero to Your Organization: Energize, Engage, and Empower Your Team "Dr. Fero is outstanding! He can help your organization reinvigorate itself and provide a terrific vehicle to help your employees analyze their role and create strategies to improve the workplace and win." — Commissioner Mark Boughton, Department of Revenue Services, State of Connecticut If you're looking to inspire your team, spark new ideas, and deliver a meaningful experience that drives real results, Howard Fero is the speaker who can make that happen. As a bestselling author, accomplished keynote speaker, experienced workshop facilitator, and trusted leadership coach, Dr. Howard Fero brings a unique combination of energy, insight, and practical wisdom to every event. Whether it's a keynote address, an interactive workshop, or a leadership development program, his sessions go beyond motivation. They provide clarity, direction, and tools your team can use right away. Howard's programs are designed to help teams reconnect with their purpose, improve communication and collaboration, and build stronger, healthier workplace cultures. Participants leave feeling motivated and empowered, with strategies they can immediately apply to become more effective leaders and teammates. Much of his content is drawn from his bestselling books, Leadership in 5G and Lead Me Out to the Ballgame. In Leadership in 5G, he introduces a practical leadership framework focused on five key behaviors: Get Up, Get Out There, Get to Know Your People, Give Them What They Need, and Get Out of the Way. In Lead Me Out to the Ballgame, he shares leadership lessons from more than 100 Major League Baseball players, coaches, and executives—bringing real-world insights to the challenges of leading teams and navigating change. Every session is tailored to your organization’s specific needs and goals. Whether you're working to develop emerging leaders, improve morale, or spark cultural change, Dr. Fero will create a program that aligns with your vision and delivers measurable impact. Bringing in Howard Fero is more than just booking a speaker. It's an opportunity to create a shared experience that energizes your people, strengthens your leadership culture, and drives positive momentum across your organization. Reach out today to start a conversation about how Dr. Howard Fero can help your team move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Select Testimonials: Howard brings an exceptional combination of expertise, empathy, and clarity to leadership development. He excels in creating an environment where participants feel empowered to step outside of their comfort zones, explore new perspectives, and build actionable skills that they can immediately apply in their leadership roles. Danielle Daly Director of Human Resources Sailfish Point Dr. Fero has been to ADEC twice to train our front-line managers on leadership. His trainings are engaging, fun, and he made sure to tailor his presentation to our industry and agency. It has been a great pleasure learning from him and working with him. Howard is a great speaker, leader and teacher! Laura Zalas, SHRM-CP Director of Talent Management, ADEC, Inc. Dr. Fero delivered a passionate keynote on how to effectively lead others on a daily basis. The Ten Bases of Leadership is not just a baseball theme, it is a leadership theme that every person can benefit from to help unleash the leader within. We appreciated how he incorporated our company vision, products, and mission into the presentation. Leadership delivered in the most professional, personalized, and motivating way. Thank you for everything! Dr. Christopher Berg As the Supervising Agent in Charge of FBI, CT, I’m constantly seeking ways to provide effective leadership training for my management staff. The course provided by Dr. Howard Fero exceeded my expectations, and his energetic and comprehensive method of instruction proved to be most effective for my staff. Thank you Dr. Fero! Patricia M. Ferrick, Special Agent in Charge New Haven Division, Federal Bureau of InvestigationSee more

Louise H. says, "Chris Vasami is a dynamic speaker who changes lives. He’s the real deal."See more

John Eades is the CEO of LearnLoft, a professional development company that molds more effective leaders. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and executive coach. John and his team at LearnLoft partner with Executives and HR Departments to fuel employee development, sales growth, and achieve alignment from top down. John was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Management & Workplace and was awarded the 2017 Readership Award by Training Industry.com. He is also the author of Building the Best: 8 Proven Leadership Principles to Elevate Others to Success published by McGraw-Hill. The 64-Day Excellence Planner and He also is the host of The John Eades Podcast.See more

As one of the most requested speakers and executive trainers, All Star front line competitor David Holloway has traveled over half a million miles, inspiring many of the FORTUNE 500; with his epic stories & strategies of - Making The Impossible Happen! A former ‘Walk-on Underdog’, Holloway beat incredible odds to become a Maryland legend & NFL All-Star front line competitor. Who was the driving force in turning around one of the worst franchises in sports. Helping build the foundation that brought the ARIZONA CARDINALS to SUPERBOWL XLIII. Today, he shares best practices to leaders who are committed to an extraordinary future. Giving audiences a behind the scenes look - into the world of highly successful World-Class Competitors & World Champions - who will consistently outperform the competition. Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide: His clients have included the likes of: Pepsi Co. – Xerox – Century 21 – Hollander Sleep Products – Blue Cross Blue Shield – FTI Consulting – Delta Partners - Yelp – Under Armour – & more… David’s also an Executive Coach & Trainer - sharing his expert insights with numerous billion dollar companies, Coaching CEO’s, & Teams on how to upgrade the playbook, maximize talent, and re-invent their organizations. David Holloway is much more than ‘just another athlete.’ He’s an engaging speaker & is recognized as a team-building expert - who comes from a long line of prominent national leaders who helped shape America. His passions today are helping people, companies & organizations achieve new levels of excellence. MORE ON HOLLOWAY… Beyond being a speaker and trainer, Holloway is founder of Inside The Holloway Huddle a master class curriculum that gives people expert strategies on peak performance, overcoming adversity, personal development, & sustaining resiliency in a competitive landscape. David’s accomplishments have landed him appearances on: ABC, NBC Sports, ESPN, ESPN Classic, the 700 club, featured coverage on USA Today, Washington Post, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He’s guess lectured at Yale and has been featured speaker at the Challenger Center. THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE CONTINUES… His credibility, and bottom line results are not only something he’s done first hand – but, in fact, has been around it his entire life. Some of the leaders in his immediate family include… His dad, Brian, was captain of the ’85 New England Patriots Super bowl XX team. His brother was a football start at Boston College. And, his maternal grandfather, ‘Pie’ McKenzie, won the ’70 & ’72 Stanley Cup as part of the ‘Big Bad’ Boston Bruins. Also noted: he’s had 3 college Presidents (currently his uncle is the president of Rutgers University). His great grandfather Bill Trent helped start the UNCF & served on 2 presidential cabinets.See more

Breen Smith says, "Terrific performance! Would recommend to any organization. Clean, Approiciate, and funny. He had everyone laughing.Larry Weavers comedy show for our company party was even better than anticipated. Everyone loved it very much. Great job! We hope to have Larry entertain us again!"See more

Lemzel Johnson is a powerhouse of inspiration, a top-tier motivational speaker whose dynamic and interactive presentations weave together compelling storytelling with impactful team-building activities. His unique approach not only leaves audiences deeply inspired but also empowers them to take decisive, actionable steps in both their professional and personal lives. With over a decade of experience, Lemzel has become a sought-after voice, transforming the communication and leadership practices of diverse organizations, from Lowe’s and U.S. Federal agencies to medical offices and schools. His ability to ignite passion and instill hope makes him a catalyst for lasting change.See more

I am a Futurist, that is, my job is to help you and your people understand what is and will be happening over the next 3-5 years so that you can accurately prepare for it. Climate change, autonomous vehicles and robots, new social disruption. I help you and your people make sense out of this change and how to thrive and succeed in it. New skills, new opportunities, new management approaches and new vision are necessary in a world in the middle of the greatest change in human history. I provide an inspirational view of the immediate future that will raise your hopes and empower your possibilities. As a coach, I help my clients design a specific plan to develop new habits, skills and ideas that are necessary to thrive and succeed in this time of great change. My workshops help groups develop real-time approaches to automation unemployment, labor shortages, climate change, social disrupt and other symptoms of the current paradigm shift.See more