Putting the World’s Boldest
Keynote Speakers on Your Stage

From explorers and innovators to storytellers and problem solvers, our industry-leading speakers at Changemaker Talent are the voices your audience will remember.

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25+ Years.
80+ Global Voices.
Elevating your event.

For over two decades, our team at Changemaker Talent has matched organizations and audiences with speakers who move them. Our curated roster is trusted by Fortune 500 brands, mission-driven nonprofits, and leading universities across the world — and their unforgettable stories are proven to turn your events into immersive experiences.

EXPLORE SPEAKERS

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Featured Voices

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Thought Leaders

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Featured Voices • Thought Leaders •

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Meet a few of the keynote speakers on the Changemaker Talent roster.

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“Deborah and the entire Changemaker team made everything so easy for us as presenters! From scheduling to contracting to sharing run of show notes, they helped support our venue team in delivering an exceptional and fascinating evening to our audience.”

- Executive Director, Wheeler Opera House
“Changemaker Talent was so easy to work with, from our first exploratory call to booking a speaker to the event itself. Every step was proactively covered and the process very streamlined.”

– Brand Director, Emerald Events
“That wasn't a home run, it was a Grand Slam!”

- Co-Founder, Arizona Speaker Series
(about speaker: Joel Sartore)
“Changemaker Talent works to make the process simple and efficient and you feel like they have a vested interest in your event. Other agencies have you jump through hoops. It was a pleasure to work with Changemaker Talent.”

- Vice Chair, Loggerhead Marinelife Center

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Nadya Zhexembayeva

What Audiences Are Asking For

Take a quick look at a few of the trending topics & in-demand themes delivering results for our clients.

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EXPLORE TOPICS

Work With
Changemaker Talent

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BOOK A KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Find the perfect speaking solution for your event, from keynote speakers and panelists to moderators, workshop leaders, and beyond.

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HOST THE
TOURING SERIES

Bring our touring, venue-ready series to your performing arts stage, complete with dynamic speakers, promotional assets, and turnkey marketing support.

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Become a Better Speaker

Work with our industry expert team to sharpen your storytelling, delivery, and presence through personalized coaching.

LEARN MORE

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Proven.

We have 25+ years of experience supporting organizations to plan impactful conferences, events, roundtables, public programs, and student experiences.

Why Leaders Choose Changemaker Talent

Hands-on.

Our team stays with you from first conversation to final applause, and plans, promotes, and supports you at every step.

ENTERTAINING.

Our touring Changemaker Speaker Series is a leader in its category, giving performing arts centers access to a rotation of dynamic speakers and shows, supported by turnkey ad assets, TV spots, and social-ready video.

Impactful.

Our 80+ global thought leaders deliver powerful stories and insight-driven perspectives that help audiences navigate today’s most pressing challenges.

Trusted.

Our roster and team are relied upon by Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, universities, conferences, and performing arts centers worldwide.

MEET OUR TEAM

Changemakers in the News

Featured

In an OpEd for The Guardian, Changemaker Terry Garcia Defends Ocean Monitoring

Former Deputy Administrator for NOAA and Chief Science Officer for National Geographic Society for 17 years, Terry Garcia knows a thing or two about the Ocean and the role it plays keeping our environment in balance.