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26 miles from Ashburn Craig F. said “Our company hosted a unique event for our clients and the community focusing on the breakdown of philanthropy and how it related to individuals and companies.…”
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Washington, DC
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4 Verified Bookings Bishop D. A. said “Excellent professionalism with great attitude. Arrived early to make sure he has a good understanding of the environment”
Leesburg, VA
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6 miles from Ashburn I am a new local author that has written 5 novels in the past 3 years based on my years of practicing law in the Washington, D.C. area. The books deal with legal/societal…
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Falls Church, VA
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20 miles from Ashburn Dynamic and engaging speaker. Featured Speaking Topics: Homeland Security ● Ethical Decision Making ● Team Building & Leadership ● Veteran & Federal Hiring…
Washington, DC
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26 miles from Ashburn I am the author of Get a PhD in YOU and Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition (10/8/18), a TEDx speaker, facilitator for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations…
Washington, DC
Author
26 miles from Ashburn Ms. Ball is an inspirational speaker who is passionate about helping others reach their potential and believe in themselves. She has a knack for bringing out the…
Temple Hills, MD
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33 miles from Ashburn Widow Support Coach
Laurel, MD
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35 miles from Ashburn I am the founder of Decide 2 B Better Seminars and author of the book "Talking Donkey's and Peanut Butter". Kids do not understand that they now have…
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Bowie, MD
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38 miles from Ashburn #1 best-selling author • health coach • filmmaker Sherah was involved in a very serious car accident where her SUV flipped 3 times and she could have died. Although…
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Washington, DC
Motivational Speaker / Author
26 miles from Ashburn
1 Verified Booking Richard G. said “In 1994 My mother died, I was 30 years old, no one could get me to release the Anger I had inside. After hearing Chad at a Company Sponsored Event on…”
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Washington, DC
Singing Pianist / Author
26 miles from Ashburn
1 Verified Booking Tammy L. said “As an agent I have booked Paul into many assisted living facility gigs. He has a wide repertoire, an excellent singing voice and is funny to boot! His…”
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Washington, DC
Motivational Speaker / Author
26 miles from Ashburn
44 Verified Bookings Joi S. said “From the very first contact Elizabeth and her team were wonderful to work with! As a motivational speaker Elizabeth throughly engaged everyone attending…”
Washington, DC
Motivational Speaker / Author
26 miles from Ashburn
1 Verified Booking Veronica B. said “Working with Mr. Freeman was a complete delight. He was professional and kept the audience energized and engaged.”
Washington, DC
Motivational Speaker / Author
26 miles from Ashburn
1 Verified Booking Tracy Williams is a published Author, Life Coach and Inspirational Speaker with a compelling personal story that delivers goal setting techniques and moves the…
Alexandria, VA
Spoken Word Artist / Author
29 miles from Ashburn
1 Verified Booking Charlie Surida is passionate writer and spoken word artist. He has been a writer for 18 years and a Spoken word artist for 14 years. He's a published author of…
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An author brings more to the table than just a good book! These folks are often leaders in their field, industry, or topic of interest. Booking an author as a speaker allows them to give your audience education and insight to the topics of their book or about their field. The authors listed bring all kinds of topics to the table from children's literature and fiction novels to political and religious experts. No matter the subject of interest, you're sure to find an author to match your needs to give a great speech and possibly a book signing.
An insightful and articulate speaker at a corporate event can help individuals, groups, and companies to achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar or consulting session. Authors/Speakers on GigSalad have written Children's Books, have been Bestselling Authors of Local Interest, Fiction, Religious, Political, Health and/or Nonfiction Titles. GigSalad has premier affordable motivational speakers available to speak to educate, inform, inspire and motivate.
When booking an Author to speak at your event, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the Author. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.
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