Motivational speakers near Raleigh, 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

Shelly M. says, "She was so kind, chatted with people after, and even sent a written thank you note a few days after her presentation."See more

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

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

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