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194 Motivational Speakers serving Oakland, CA

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Say It in Six!

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 5 miles from Oakland
  • $500 – $5,000 per event

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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Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now!

4.90 (43)
46 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Starts at $2,500

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 pricing

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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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

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

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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Mark Robinson Motivational Comedian Magician

5.0 (13)
1 Verified booking

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

Marian M. said “We had the pleasure of having Mark Robinson at our recent corporate event, and he was outstanding. From the moment he took the stage, he captured the audience’s attention and maintained an... ”

Frank Clayton, JR.

1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • Starts at $2,000

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...

Kyrah Ayers

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Alameda, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 2 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for pricing

Bo P. said “I had the pleasure of working with Kyrah on the Abdominal Cancers Alliance's inaugural Living Proof event in April 2026. Our work - supporting patients and families facing very advanced cancers of the... ”

Edwin Edebiri, MBA, Chief Happiness Officer

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

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

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 ”

mikO Tolliver

2 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Starts at $300

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

Shari Bookstaff

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Pacifica, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 18 miles from Oakland
  • Starts at $250

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... ”

Mia Perez- Keynote Speaker

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 39 miles from Oakland
  • $3,000 per event

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... ”

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 5 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for pricing

Alison is a dynamic motivational speaker who guides audiences to clarify what they truly want out of life—and shows them how to make it a reality, not just...

  • El Cerrito, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Contact for pricing

Dr. Luz Casquejo Johnston "Dr. Luz" is a master life coach. She helps parents find the hidden beliefs and patterns that are holding them back from being...

Lesly Ambrocio

5.0 (5)

  • San Leandro, CA
  • Motivational Speaker
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • Starts at $200

Fabrizio M. said “Lesly is a remarkable woman whose journey from surviving domestic abuse to becoming a beacon of hope for others is nothing short of inspiring. Through unimaginable pain and adversity, she found the... ”

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Quick facts for Motivational Speakers in Oakland, CA

1,913 quotes sent

In the past year, Motivational Speakers have sent 1,913 quotes to event planners.

96th most popular

Motivational Speakers rank #96 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 4,386 Motivational Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.4 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire a Motivational Speaker.

California ranks #2

California is the 2nd 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.