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Voices Inspiring Change
Every year, Real Leaders leads the way in identifying the top keynote speakers around the world. These speakers have achieved extraordinary outcomes and redefined our understanding of leadership. They have created stories, movements, and brands that challenge the status quo and move society to action.
They are entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, authors, influencers, and investors who change lives every day. They are real leaders on the global stage. Meet the 2025 Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speakers.
Top 20
Alycia Anderson
For helping create a world where everyone belongs
Amanda Brinkman
For purpose-driven storytelling that inspires action
Anne Bonney
For empowering audiences to thrive through change
Anton Gunn
For inspiring diverse teams and workplaces
Antonio McBroom
For paving a path toward authentic leadership
Arel Moodie
For building people power by transforming how teams work
Ariane de Bonvoisin
For helping people and companies achieve peak performance
Artika Tyner
For planting seeds of justice for inclusive leadership
Bethanie Nonami
For amplifying voices and redefining possibilities
Brad Montgomery
For teaching how to harness encouragement
Buli Dayan
For embedding life stories into timeless jewels
Carolyn Strauss
For making audiences laugh while leveling up their game
Cassandra Worthy
For turning change into a contagious energy source for growth
Chris Robinson
For elevating high performers into high- impact leaders
Christopher Marquis
For inspiring leaders to regenerate the world
Cindy Dove
For building stronger values-based cultures
Colette Carlson
For teaching the human skills AI can’t replicate
Curtis Morley
For helping people break free from counterfeit emotions