Find Illinois's Top Rated Keynote Speakers - Illinois Speakers Bureau and Booking Agency

Managing Partner of Spark Partners, a strategy and transformation consultancy; Author of "Create Marketplace Disruption: How to Stay Ahead of the Competition"; former head of business development for PepsiCo and DuPont

Business and Workplace Speaker, Author of "They Don't Teach Corporate in College", "How'd You Score That Gig?", and "Success for Hire"

Writer, Educator and Expert of Change and New Ideas

Andy Sernovitz, one of the original Internet entrepreneurs, is founder of GasPedal Ventures, an incubator for Internet startups.

Angel G. Gomez has a compelling way with people. Through his speeches, workshops, consulting and coaching sessions.

Art Smith, chef, author, and television personality has brought back meaning and symbolism to the word "table" and has united families and friends through the sharing of a meal.

Bill Durkin provides the education and encouragement leaders need to succeed Together we can make your world One Positive Place.

An acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor and multimedia production company president, Bill Kurtis has spent the past 35 years creating a body of work that is virtually unparalleled in the field of broadcasting.

"The Apprentice"

Billie Jean King has long been a champion for social change and equality. King created new inroads for women in sports and beyond during her legendary career and she continues to make her mark today.

Bob Greene is an award-winning columnist for the Chicago Tribune, author and frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and other TV programs.

"Celebrate the Magic!" is more than entertainment.

Born in 1942, Robert Earl Love (nicknamed Butterbean after his favorite food) grew up in Louisiana with thirteen brothers and sisters. Bob's basketball career began with a coat hanger hoop nailed to the side of his grandmother's home. In his imagination, Bob played everyday against the greatest basketball players in the world.

Brian Muldoon is one of the nation's leaders in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution.

Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios

C. J. Good is a Life and Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author who has contributed as a marketing executive and global meeting planner for organizations.

Carl Huffman CSP is a speaker and trainer for many Fortune 500 companies - Siemens, Graybar, Metlife, American Management Association, Ameritech, Hilton Hotels, Mallinckrodt, Munters, CUES and many others for over 20 years.

One of the AL's premier catchers for almost two decades, Carlton Fisk overcame a series of serious injuries early in his career to establish himself as a marvel of durability at baseball's most taxing position. A ten-time All-Star and the all-time leader in home runs by a catcher (351) and in games caught (2,226), Fisk was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000.

Renowned Medical Intuitive and NY Times Best-selling Author of "Sacred Contracts"

Member of the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal Softball Team

Charlie Trotter opened Charlie Trotter's (Chicago) in 1987 with his father, Bob Trotter as his partner. The restaurant has been open for 21 years.

Inspiration of the "The Pursuit of Happyness" Film

Christie Hefner oversees policy, management and strategy in all areas of Playboy Enterprises.

High energy keynotes/seminars on sales excellence, cust. loyalty, employee motivation, managing change

Chris Lytle is a 'Certified Speaking Professional.' The CSP designation is how the National Speakers Association recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated commitment to the speaking profession through proven speaking experience.

Clarence Page is a journalist, syndicated columnist and member of the editorial board for the Chicago Tribune.

Courtney is the Principal of Renaissance Strategic Solutions and the Founder of the Social Media in Organizations (SMinOrgs) Community.

With a unique background in performance and communication, Cyndi is a veteran speaker who develops customized learning solutions that are energetic, entertaining, and inventive.

Dale Irvin is a very funny speaker. He is also an author, actor, and widely televised comedian.

Member of the NFL Hall of Fame; Former Defensive End for the Chicago Bears

"Party Line with the Hearty Boys", Food Network, Chicago caterers who won The Next Food Network Star competition in 2005

Daniel F. Spulber is the Director of Kellogg's International Business & Markets Program.

Top Selling Author and Professional Speaker Dave The Shef Sheffield energizes audiences with his proven Recipe for Success Strategies.

Facilitates Interactive Workshops on Life Balance

Dennis A. Tito is the Chief Executive Officer of Wilshire Associates Incorporated, a leading provider of investment management, consulting and technology services.

Deborah Axelrod, M.D., is Chief of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Saint Vincent's Medical Center in New York City and Associate Professor of Surgery at New York Medical College.

Dick Butkus was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, only six years after he retired from his legendary career with the Chicago Bears. After repeated appearances as the starring Middle-Linebacker in the NGL Pro-Bowl, he was selected to the NFL's "All-Time Team."

America's Most Outstanding Business Speaker

Don E. Schultz is presently Professor Emeritus-in-Service of Integrated Marketing Communications at the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University.

Doug Dvorak assists clients with productivity training, corporate humor and workshops, and other aspects of sales and marketing management.

Bill Metcalf, the Nation's TechnoMotivator, helps people discover new ways to use communication technology by overcoming their fears and engaging their creative thinking.

Dr. Edward J. Zajac joined the faculty of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1986, upon completion of his Ph.D. in organization and strategy at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

McCormick Tribune Professor of Technology; Director, Center for Research in Technology & Innovation; Chairman, Technology Industry Management Program at Kellogg School of Management

Ed Gubman has spent his 23-year consulting career showing companies how to leverage their most vital competitive asset - their people - to achieve winning business results.

Elena Carlson is a speaker, customer service advocate, and personal coach committed to developing the best in performance excellence.

Elene Cafasso is an Executive Coach, and President of Enerpace, Inc. Enerpace works with business leaders to focus on what REALLY matters, while growing themselves, their team and their bottom line.

International Business Etiquette Expert

Emily Oster, a University of Chicago economist, uses the dismal science to rethink conventional wisdom, from her Harvard doctoral thesis that took on famed economist Amartya Sen to her recent work debunking assumptions on HIV prevalence in Africa.

A teacher and trainer for well over a decade at businesses, colleges, and universities, in the Chicagoland area, Felicia J.

Lifestyle Expert & Designer, Host of "Design on a Dime" on HGTV

Pastry Chef, Host of "Sweet Dreams" on Food Network

Reminisce for any length of time about the gridiron glory of college and professional running backs and the name Gale Sayers emerges to the forefront. Sayers' work ethic and development of his God-given athletic talents resulted in his selection into the NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. Sayers' entire NFL career (1965-1971) soon became a treasured highlight film. The quick, agile and elusive Sayers caused scores of missed tackles and created never-ending headaches for defensive coaches throughout the league.

Author of "Playing with the Enemy", Successful Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker

"I think people learn best in an atmosphere of fun," says Greg Risberg, "so my goal is to be 'hilariously informative.'"

Comedian, Master of Ceremonies, "Comedy with a Byte"

Gregg's diverse background includes everything from founding and managing high-flying technology companies to working as a television producer.

Leading Researcher on Food and Beverage Trends Expert in Food Consulting and Eating Behaviors

Expert in Generations (Baby Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials), Turning Around Negative Work Atmospheres, and Productivity

Featured in "The Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer"

Everyday each of us faces a new problem that needs a proactive solution.

Janelle Brittain, President and CEO of the Dynamic Performance Institute, LLC, is an internationally recognized trainer, speaker and consultant with 30 years of business experience in training, management, marketing, sales and turn-arounds.

Jason Fried is the co-founder and President of 37signals, a Chicago-based company committed to building the best web-based tools possible with the least number of features necessary.

Fail Spectacularly! Don't be afraid to live your story.

Leading Health Futurist, Author and Medical Economist

The Business Growth Specialist, Author and Member of the Speaker Hall of Fame

Customer Service and Employee Performance Expert

Former NFL Referee Providing Motivational Messages on Teamwork, Increased Performance and Managing Change

President & CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Inc.

Expert on Marketing and Sales to Baby Boomer and Older Consumers

Host of "New Spaces" on HGTV

Joanne Manaster is a Biology lecturer, a video science book reviewer, a New Media Journalist, and a former international model who LOVES science!

Areas of Expertise - Topics - Themes

Mr. Caslione is a successful global businessman highly sought-after for his expertise and experience in globalization, developing global marketing and global distribution strategies for companies of all sizes....

When global business leaders need a strategic understanding of the evolving technological landscape, they turn to Jordan Ayan.

Inspirational Speaker; Trainer; Life Coach; Best-Selling Author of "The Soft Addiction Solution" and most recently "The One Decision"

Memory Expert and Author of "Where Are My Keys?"; Judy teaches people of all ages how to remember in a way they never forget!

Former Saturday Night Live Cast Member and Cervical Cancer Survivor

As founder and principal of Rule29, Justin Ahrens infuses his strategic creative firm's credo of making creative matter into every project.

CEO Karlin Sloan has committed herself to finding out what makes great leaders tick, and to supporting leaders to be the change they wish to see in the world.

In September 1997, Kate Shindle from Illinois was selected as Miss America 1998.

Three-time national champion Katherine Reutter is making her Olympic debut in Vancouver.

Founder and CEO, Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Ken Wallace, M. Div., CSL has been in the organizational and human resource development field since 1973.

Taking technical professionals to the next level of LEADERSHIP Keynotes/ Workshops/ Consulting.

Kine Corder is a lifestyle consultant that addresses the keys to discovering what is missing in your lifestyle

Laura Caldwell is a Lawyer-turned-Author-turned-Life-Saver. She is a former civil trial lawyer.

Linda Blackman, CSP is a motivator extraordinaire who combines her background as a sought-after speaker, author, coach, and consultant with her experience as a coast-to-coast television news anchor, reporter, and talk show host to show her audiences how to attain personal greatness in sales, assertiveness, media savy, and presenting.

Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything keep him from achieving his dreams.

I’m Lovette "Luvvie" Ajayi, and I’m a social media and web strategist, having launched AweLuv Consulting after years of doing social media work for nonprofit organizations.

Dr. Marc Swerdlick is a master Relentless Tactical Strategist, and a real world, no holds barred self-improvement expert.

Marci Rossell electrifies audiences nationwide, speaking on the nexus of economics, politics, culture and the media.

Margaret Graziano began her career in staffing industry at the age of twenty-one and worked for various employment services.

Martha Barletta is an internationally recognized expert and consultant on successful marketing to women, selling to women and women in the workplace. Her eye-opening insights, lively presentation style and practical "how to" suggestions makes her a popular, highly-rated speaker and seminar leader at conferences and corporate meetings. She has been featured in The San Francisco Examiner, The London Free Press, Dagens Industri (Sweden), The Toronto Star, Brandweek, Strategy, Marketing, PROMO, Yahoo! Business Journal and other publications.

Author, Writer, Economy, Globalization, International Affairs International Business, Leadership, National Politics, Professor, Teacher

Michael Brandwein is recognized internationally for his innovative techniques in management, communication and leadership development.

Michael H. Hahn is an outstanding authority on stress resiliency, motivation, integrity and attitude.

Michael McLaughlin is a twenty+ year veteran of the consulting industry. He is the founder and a principal of MindShare Consulting, LLC,

Dr. Mercer authored 5 books. Speaks on leadership, organizational change, & hiring superstars.

Mike Henning is a powerful speaker who uses humor, illustrations and case stories during his keynote addresses and seminars about privately-held companies.

Norris has been a featured guest on Alfred McComber's Code Red! radio show to discuss emergency preparedness issues.