Book Negotiation Speakers

Robert Herjavec is the Founder and CEO of Cyderes, a global cybersecurity firm, and a highly recognized investor and Shark on the Emmy-winning show Shark Tank. His books, including Driven and The Will to Win, have appeared on multiple bestseller lists. His keynotes, often delivered to crowds of 20,000, provide candid insights on cybersecurity threats, entrepreneurship, and the principles that took him from waiting tables to building a world-class technology conglomerate.

Mark Cuban is an entrepreneur and investor, famous for owning the Dallas Mavericks (NBA Champions in 2011) and serving as a “Shark” investor on ABC’s hit television series, Shark Tank. His career is a classic rags-to-riches story, transitioning from odd jobs to founding and selling multiple successful technology companies. His keynotes inspire audiences with his candid insights on entrepreneurship, investment strategy, and the drive required to achieve elite success in both business and sports.

Rory Sutherland is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and a pioneer in applying behavioral science to marketing and business. His expertise lies in identifying small contextual changes that yield enormous effects on consumer behavior and decision-making. A highly-regarded author and TED speaker, his bestselling book Alchemy explores the surprising power of ideas that defy conventional logic. As a keynote speaker, Sutherland provides actionable insights on creativity, innovation, and behavioral economics, helping audiences adapt to disruption and find competitive advantage through psychological strategy.

Daymond John is the founder of the global brand FUBU (over $6 billion in product sales) and a longtime investor on the Emmy-winning television series Shark Tank. As the CEO of The Shark Group, he provides strategic advice and marketing intelligence to major companies. His books, including the bestsellers The Power of Broke and Powershift, provide invaluable wisdom on entrepreneurship, branding, and the importance of taking risks to achieve goals.

Chris Voss is a former FBI Chief International Hostage and Kidnapping Negotiator and the CEO of The Black Swan Group. His book, Never Split the Difference, has sold over one million copies worldwide. As an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, he translates his high-stakes experience into practical lessons on negotiation, strategy, and business. His keynotes provide audiences with the counter-intuitive and tactical skills needed to master any high-stakes interaction and achieve superior outcomes.

Jordan Belfort is a world-renowned motivational speaker and sales trainer best known as the author of The Wolf of Wall Street. His life story of extreme success and eventual redemption was adapted into a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese. Belfort now teaches his proprietary Straight Line Sales & Persuasion System, a proven methodology for transforming individuals and organizations into top producers. As a top business consultant, he has worked with over 50 public companies, providing expertise in sales training and helping teams break through barriers to achieve sustainable success.

Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and a leading expert in organizational health. He is the bestselling author of eleven books, including the enduring classic The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Lencioni’s leadership models are used by a diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and the military. As a highly-rated keynote speaker, he uses accessibility, humor, and storytelling to provide audiences with practical, research-backed tools for building strong teams and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage around culture.

Dr. Robert Cialdini is the most-cited social psychologist in the field of influence and persuasion, and the bestselling author of Influence, one of the "100 Best Business Books of All Time." As a keynote speaker, he translates his scientific research into practical, ethical actions for clients like Google, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. His presentations detail the six universal principles of persuasion and show how to use Pre-Suasion—the moment before the message—to drive long-term, positive change.

Mel Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, mindset expert, and host of one of the world's most successful podcasts. She has amassed over 35 million followers and is a leading authority on behavior change and personal transformation. A highly decorated speaker, Robbins delivers customized, research-backed presentations that create immediate impact for partners like Starbucks and JP Morgan Chase. Her talks provide practical, science-driven methodologies for mindset shifts, inspiring audiences to believe in themselves and drive personal and organizational change.

Duncan Wardle is the former Head of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company, where he pioneered magical experiences for Imagineering, Marvel, and Pixar. He is a leading innovation speaker who provides a unique approach to Design Thinking. His talks offer a practical Innovation Toolkit to help companies embed a culture of creativity into every employee's DNA. Drawing on his experience, he provides strategies on working in harmony with AI, delivering exceptional customer experience magic, and transitioning from ideation into concrete action.

Grant Cardone is a leading international sales expert, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule. He oversees a $2.2 billion real estate portfolio and founded the world's largest business event, the 10X Growth Conference. Recognized as the #1 sales trainer globally, Cardone provides customized consulting and a Straight-Shooting viewpoint on leadership, the economy, and retail sales. His keynotes offer practical, high-energy strategies for organizations seeking to find overlooked opportunities, customize their sales process, and 10X their business, income, and life.

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral scientist and #1 New York Times bestselling author who founded Science of People. She translates complex research into actionable strategies for improving communication, influence, and professional connections. With a viral TEDx talk boasting over 70 million views, she is a captivating keynote speaker who delivers science-backed "people hacks." Her presentations equip audiences with tools to build charismatic communication, boost team cohesion, and enhance executive presence for immediate, measurable impact.

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, an organization that has raised over $850 million to fund clean water projects for more than 17.5 million people globally. His approach to non-profit work is defined by the innovative 100% Model and radical transparency. A compelling speaker, Harrison shares his personal journey of redemption and the transformative power of a clear mission, as detailed in his New York Times bestselling book, Thirst. He inspires audiences to leverage technology and storytelling to drive positive, large-scale social change and ethical business practices.

Kwame Christian is the CEO of the American Negotiation Institute and a leading expert on negotiation and compassionate communication. He is the author of the best-selling book, I Hear You, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Negotiate Anything. His work is centered on his unique Compassionate Curiosity method. A compelling keynote speaker, Christian provides a practical and actionable framework for having difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. He speaks on negotiation, communication, and the importance of emotional intelligence, offering audiences a transformative guide for building stronger relationships and achieving better outcomes.

Don Peppers is a globally leading authority on customer experience management and CRM. The co-author of the seminal bestseller The One to One Future, his books have sold over a million copies in 18 languages. Recognized as the world’s leading authority on CX management by SatMetrix and named one of the "Top 50 business brains" by The London Times, he advises a global clientele on customer-centered strategies. His keynotes provide actionable insights for attracting new customers and rewarding their loyalty for sustained business performance.

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history and one of the world's leading experts on high performance. His #1 international bestseller, The Third Door, chronicles his quest to decode success from leaders like Bill Gates and Lady Gaga. His work has evolved to include inner success and mental wellbeing, having spent years interviewing renowned mental health pioneers. His talks provide a powerful catalyst for a new way of thinking, helping individuals discover unconventional routes to their biggest dreams and empowering them to boost mental wellbeing with scientifically-proven, scalable solutions.

Adam Toporek is a leading Customer Experience (CX) thought leader and a third-generation entrepreneur. He is the author of Be Your Customer’s Hero and co-founder of the popular Crack the Customer Code podcast. He uses psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to deliver actionable ideas focused on the human customer. His keynotes help organizations and entrepreneurs improve their customer experiences, leaving participants enthused and equipped with new tools for making their service best in class.

Dr. George A. Kohlrieser is a Distinguished Professor at IMD Business School and an organizational psychologist who pioneered applying hostage negotiation techniques to corporate leadership and conflict management. The Founder and Director of IMD's flagship High Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, his book Hostage At The Table is an international bestseller. His keynotes provide senior executives with actionable strategies to resolve conflict, influence others, and build a Secure Base Leadership culture that sustains high performance.