Inspirational Speaker & Trainer; Cancer, Plane Crash & Heart Disease Survivor

Tahoe City, CA, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Donna Hartley Biography

An international inspirational speaker and trainer for over three decades, Donna Hartley has faced insurmountable odds, learning to be persistent during life-threatening times. Previously an aspiring Olympic ski racer, Hartley pivoted to surfing when her initial career goal was cut short. She is a former Miss Hawaii and television actress, having worked alongside industry names such as Robin Williams and Dick Van Dyke.

Overcoming various personal challenges, including periods of financial instability, being a single mother, suicidal thoughts, surviving cancer, a plane crash, and heart disease, Hartley has shared her compelling story of triumph over adversity on NBC, ABC, PBS, and The New York Times. She is a highly regarded speaker and mentor, recognized for her expertise in surviving challenges and developing heart-centered leadership. Through her life experiences, she has harnessed relentless energy and an unbreakable spirit, with her story serving as both an educational and emotional journey for audiences.

Beyond her speaking career, Hartley has been an active participant in various charitable initiatives. She has organized the Special Olympics Winter Games in Northern California and fundraised for Arts for the Schools, a program aimed at empowering youth. Additionally, she partakes in the Relay for Life Cancer Charity Walk Events and advocates for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Campaign.

Hartley is a member of the National Speakers Association and Screen Actors Guild and the owner of Hartley International. As an author, she has contributed six stories to the "Chocolate for a Women's Soul" series and two to the "Chicken Soup" series. Her authored works include "Fire Up Your Life!," "Fire Up Your Intuition!," "Fire Up Your Healing!," and the Healing Meditation CD and Insights Workbook.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/16/2025.

Donna Hartley Speaking Topics

  • Fire Up Your Life! The Power of Inner Leadership (Most Requested)

    Have you ever wondered about your life purpose?

    Donna shares insights gained from her life experiences, offering nine strategies to overcome daunting challenges, get you unstuck, and move to fulfillment and transformation. Acquire the skills you need to take your inner leadership to the next level. You will be empowered to shift your attitude with this inspirational and uplifting presentation. As a master storyteller, Donna relates the lessons learned from life-altering events: a plane crash, stage III Melanoma, and open-heart surgery ... all on March 1 of different years. There is a message there. Leaderships starts inside first.

    • Master the techniques it takes to be a survivor.
    • Develop an attitude shift to create inner leadership.
    • Acquire the techniques of the backward formula to create results.
    • Master clear and effective communication.
    • Balance your life in eight critical areas
    • Understand the effectiveness of inner dialog.
    • Know that persistence is an inside belief.
    • Learn why humor has healing powers.
    • Manifest and enhance your vibrational energy and intention.
    • Create the power of knowing, and you will Fire Up Your Life!

  • Fire Up Your Speaking! Virtual and In-Person Presentation Skills

    Do you want to be an exceptional presenter, influence lives, and advance your career?

    There is no greater skill than knowing what to say and how to say it. Make a difference when you speak using presentation, projection, and persuasion techniques. This session covers both virtual and in person presentation strategies. Learn to develop a results-oriented presentation with body language, voice, and impact words. Heighten your techniques with a powerful opening statement, highlighting relevant key points, and create a persuasive call-to-action close. Become a powerful speaker with unique storytelling skills that motivate your listeners.

    • Master virtual presentations skills with background, sound, and lighting
    • The image you project makes an impact
    • Develop top notch presentation techniques
    • Be compassionate with your communication
    • Have fun, master your nerves, and make it happen
    • Use effective body language to your advantage
    • Master vocal inflection
    • Discover words that make a difference
    • Begin with impact
    • Project your key points
    • Make statistics understandable and relatable
    • Conduct a productive business meeting
    • Inspire your staff to follow through
    • Call-to-action close

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Donna Hartley Videos

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Donna Hartley survived a DC-10 plane crash, and takes you on a journey to find your inner self. The audience goes wild.

Donna Hartley Fire Up

Donna Hartley Fire Up

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  • What topics does Donna Hartley speak about?

    Donna Hartley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Cancer, Celebrity, College, Health & Wellness, Heart Health, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Storytelling, Women, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance
  • Where does Donna Hartley travel from?

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Donna Hartley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Fire Up Your Life! The Power of Inner Leadership (Most Requested) , Fire Up Your Speaking! Virtual and In-Person Presentation Skills, Healing Meditations: Mindfulness and Relaxation , Fire Up Your Heart! A Journey to Transformation and Fire Up Your Healing! From Cancer to Fearless. The estimated speaking fee range to book Donna Hartley for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Donna Hartley generally travels from Tahoe City, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Armstrong Kelly, Lisa Oz, Giuliana Rancic, Marci Shimoff and Diana Nyad. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Donna Hartley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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