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211 Motivational Speakers serving Oakland, CA

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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
5 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Say It in Six!

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 5 miles from Oakland
  • $500-$7500

Rebecca H. said “Larry did a Six Word Memoir presentation and workshop for our senior living community in February and he exceeded all expectations. Larry is so engaging and fun. He inspired a room full of seniors... ”
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Edwin Edebiri, MBA, Chief Happiness Officer

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for rates

Paul O. said “Edwin's keynote was a game-changer for our leadership team. His insights on happiness and productivity have transformed our approach to employee well-being ”
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.

Anna B. said “Chad just spoke at a conference I am attending here in Wilmington. His message truly resonated with me. He is a great speaker, he had everyones attention no one on phones while he spoke except for the... ”
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Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now!

4.90 (43)
48 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • $2500 and up

Michael said “We had Mike come speak to our team for our annual offsite. He was incredibly responsive during the planning process and brought a great sense of excitement during his speech. He did a great job of... ”
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for rates

Erica M. said “Mark's unique combination of magic, humor, and motivational insight captivated our audience and left a lasting impression on all who attended. The feedback on his performance was spectacular and... ”
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  • San Jose, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 39 miles from Oakland
  • $5000 and up

Dawn A. B. said “Bonny came to speak at a Mental Health 101 presentation for the Fulbright Association of Northern California event. Bonny shared her mental health journey in a way that was relatable for the... ”

  • San Jose, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 39 miles from Oakland
  • $2500 - $10000 (discount for nonprofits)

Motivational Keynote Speaker Michael Leadon is an award-winning storyteller who translates the art of compelling narrative into actionable strategies for...

Shari Bookstaff

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Pacifica, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 18 miles from Oakland
  • $250 and up

Jordan H. said “Shari Bookstaff Spoke at the first Silicon Valley Gala and was nothing short of inspirational. Her story is moving, having been through so much but still makes the best of things! Author, Non-Profit... ”

Frank Clayton, JR.

1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • $2000-up

Give your attendees a unique and inspiring experience that moves them to action. As a performance coach, Frank Clayton blends his experience as a psychology...

Brian K Hill

4.80 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Leandro, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • $150.00 to $500.00

A P. said “There are many voices that we hear over the radio but we cannot see their faces why because we are listening to the radio. If you want a voice with a face that can make you look at your mate or... ”

mikO Tolliver

2 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • $300 and up

mikO Tolliver is a California-based artist, speaker, and creative entrepreneur who went from self-taught musician to six-figure business owner. Her motivational...

Mia Perez- Keynote Speaker

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 39 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for rates

D. R. said “Mia delivered an exceptional keynote presentation, with a powerful message. She engaged and energized the audience and shared great examples from personal experience. Her presentation style was... ”

Kyrah Ayers

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  • Alameda, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 2 miles from Oakland
  • Contact to negotiate terms

I’m an experienced public speaker with over a decade of experience including being the regular host of a large spoken word venue and a contracted host for a...

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Quick facts for Motivational Speakers in Oakland, CA

2,272 quotes sent

In the past year, Motivational Speakers have sent 2,272 quotes to event planners.

74th most popular

Motivational Speakers rank #74 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 4,170 Motivational Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.1 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.1 days (on average) to hire a Motivational Speaker.

Popular events

Motivational Speakers are typically hired for Festivals in Oakland, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Motivational Speakers requests in the United States.

About booking Motivational Speakers in Oakland, CA

An inspirational speaker utilizes knowledge and charisma to inspire, motivate, lift up, entertain, and educate your audience, usually drawing from life experiences and reliability. Whether you’re looking for a corporate speaker for your company meeting or a keynote speaker to headline your conference, find the perfect speaker on GigSalad!

The cost of hiring a speaker in Oakland, California will vary depending on the type of event, the speaker’s area of expertise, and their experience level. Award-winning performers that are experts in their field may come at a higher price than those just starting out. Contact local speakers to get a quote customized for your event.

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Motivational Speakers serving the Oakland, CA area

These Motivational Speakers serve the wider Oakland and Alameda county area and travel to Alameda, Piedmont, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, Canyon, St-Margte-Lin, Orinda, Kensington, Moraga, El Cerrito, San Leandro, San Francisco, Richmond, Lafayette, Presidio, Brisbane, Tiburon, Ashland, Belvedere Tiburon, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Sobrante, Sausalito, South San Francisco, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Colma, and Daly City.