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The 105 Best Motivational Speakers for Hire in Elgin, IL

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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

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4.96 (386)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 61 Verified Bookings

Lauren A. said “Charles brought the energy we needed to boost up our event! We were focused on our teams and their purpose around the work they do everyday and how it…”

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Unlock Your Greatness - Ari Gunzburg - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Unlock Your Greatness - Ari Gunzburg - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Unlock Your Greatness - Ari Gunzburg

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5.0 (33)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 32 Verified Bookings

Merlyn P. said “Ari has a unique way of drawing his audience into his world and sharing his story making one believe to be a part of his experience. He is very engaging…”

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Wes Berry - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Wes Berry - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Wes Berry

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5.0 (5)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 2 Verified Bookings

Aaron L. said “Wes is a great keynote speaker to have at your event or conference. He knows what he is talking about.”

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Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now! - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now! - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now!

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4.87 (37)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 37 Verified Bookings

Josie C. said “Very insightful and down to earth steps on How to be Happier!”

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Black Hawk Pilot Elizabeth McCormick - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Black Hawk Pilot Elizabeth McCormick - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Black Hawk Pilot Elizabeth McCormick

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4.96 (81)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 64 Verified Bookings

Erika R. said “Elizabeth’s high energy and motivation started off our credit conference with a bang! In the planning phase she provided a detailed questionnaire about…”

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Jill Salzman - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Jill Salzman - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Jill Salzman

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5.0 (11)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 2 Verified Bookings

Shawn B. said “Jill Salzman was absolutely the star of United Women Entrepreneurs' annual conference. Her presence energized and set the tone for the entire day.…”

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Chad Porter, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Chad Porter, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Chad Porter, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author

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4.98 (16)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Christina M. said “I heard Chad P. speak for the first time at Greensboro College on 4/4/16 and brought my 15 year old son to hear his powerful story as well. It is awesome…”

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Marcus A. Wright - The Wrightmentality the Key to Success! - Motivational Speaker in Bolingbrook, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Marcus A. Wright - The Wrightmentality the Key to Success! - Motivational Speaker in Bolingbrook, Illinois

Marcus A. Wright - The Wrightmentality the Key to Success!

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  • Map pin icon Bolingbrook, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 26 miles from Elgin

My speaking/coaching methodology is based on cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, and leadership development. Whether you're seeking to improve…

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Mark Robinson Motivational Comedian Magician - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Mark Robinson Motivational Comedian Magician - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Mark Robinson Motivational Comedian Magician

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5.0 (3)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin

John M. said “Mark was the hit of our managers conference. Great mix of comedy with content. Would definitely use him again...”

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Motivational Speaker & Entertainer - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois
Motivational Speaker & Entertainer - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Motivational Speaker & Entertainer

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin

In her refreshingly-different and audience-favorite keynote experience, Lynn combines the transformational power of heart-opening music, live guitar-playing and…

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Diane Mayer Christiansen - Motivational Speaker in Glenview, Illinois
Diane Mayer Christiansen - Motivational Speaker in Glenview, Illinois

Diane Mayer Christiansen

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  • Map pin icon Glenview, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 24 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Authors Diane Mayer Christiansen shares her personal journey with dyslexia and her son's journey with autism. She talks about her experiences through personal…

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Make a Difference - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois
Make a Difference - Motivational Speaker in Chicago, Illinois

Make a Difference

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4.88 (15)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Motivational Speaker
  • Travel distance icon 35 miles from Elgin
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Barbara M. said “I've had the privilege of hearing Charles speak twice. Once at our Chamber of Commerce meeting and once at our Staff Away Day. I find him easy to…”

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Motivational Speakers in Elgin, IL

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4,750 quotes sent

In the past year, Motivational Speakers have sent 4,750 quotes to event planners

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42nd most popular

Motivational Speakers rank #42 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

3,181 Motivational Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars

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Nonprofit Events in Elgin

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Elgin ranks #6

for Motivational Speaker requests in Illinois

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1.3 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Motivational Speaker

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Illinois ranks #4

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Motivational Speakers in Elgin, IL


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 Elgin, Illinois 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.

While browsing Elgin motivational speakers, look through their profiles to watch videos of their speeches. This will help you learn more about their topics and delivery. Read reviews from past clients to see if they have experience speaking at events like yours. We highly recommend starting your search as early as possible as many professional speakers book months or even years in advance. When talking with a speaker, discuss important details like the event schedule, venue setup, specific topic requests, and any other unique aspect of the event.

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