Attention: Sales, Leadership, and HR Professionals—Looking for a Speaker to Inspire Your Team?
The 7 Types of Professional Motivational Speakers for Your Next Event
The right motivational keynote speaker can take your gathering from ordinary to unforgettable, leaving your audience empowered, engaged, and eager for action.
But with so many top motivational speakers to choose from, how do you decide who’s perfect for your event’s goals?
From sales trailblazers to leadership icons, each type of professional speaker brings a little something to the table.
Get ready to explore the speaker who will not only shed light on the expertise and energy they can bring to your next event, but leave an impact that lasts long after the applause!
1. Successful Entrepreneurs
When your audience needs a dose of real-world inspiration, a professional member and co-founder with a proven entrepreneurial track record delivers every time.
With their captivating stories of building businesses from scratch and facing challenges head-on, these speakers offer invaluable lessons on personal finance, resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking.
Take Alvin Poh, for example, one of Experts in Asia’s keynote speakers. After selling his startup for an impressive $30 million, Alvin now shares practical insights on scaling businesses and achieving efficiency.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Our entrepreneur speakers share their personal journeys of building successful businesses from the ground up. They offer invaluable lessons on innovation, resilience, and strategic growth.
Organisations can anticipate sessions that spark entrepreneurial spirit, inspire creative problem-solving, and provide a roadmap for navigating the challenges of starting and scaling a business.
Alvin Poh
Expert in business scaling
Sold startup for $30M; led a team of 150
Jan Wong
Expert in digital marketing
Forbes 30 Under 30; founded multimillion-dollar startup OpenMinds
Mark Leong
Expert in nutrition and health-tech
business scaling
Scaled Farmz Asia to $100M; featured in Forbes and CNN
Melvin Lim
Expert in real estate marketing
Co-founded PropertyLimBrothers; 49M+ views, 379 sales in two years
Violet Lim
Expert in matchmaking and public relations
Co-founded Asia’s largest dating company; 150,000+ dates arranged
Expert in sports injury and
spinal health
American-trained chiropractor with 10+ years of experience
2. Mental Health Speakers
Prioritising well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. And mental health speakers bring this critical topic forefront, offering tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience.
With their expertise, they help organisations foster supportive cultures where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
Speakers like Zoe Chu, known for her holistic approach to mental well-being, provide attendees with practical insights to enhance balance and productivity.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Xi Ren
Expert in stress management and
resilience building
Created C.A.R.E framework; 20 years in HR across diverse industries
Kelly Kan
Expert in well-being and
positive psychology
12+ years in industry; worked with Johnson & Johnson, SAP
Monaliza Amid
Expert in Emotional Intelligence
and Behaviour Analysis
Keynote Speaker; Mental Health Specialist; Thought Leader in the Future of EI
Natalie Nancy Tan
Expert in resilience and
transformation coaching
Developed 3R’s framework; empowers others through her personal journey
Michelle Choy
Expert in resilience coaching and
mental health
Founded two companies; one of Singapore’s 40-over-40 inspiring Women
Resilience and Empowerment Speaker
Co-author of Amazon best selling book “XtraOrdinary: Strategies to Live an Exceptional Life”, LinkedIn Top Motivational Speaking Voice and Top Life Coaching Voice.
Elizabeth Ng
Transformational Speaker and Human Connection Advocate
20 years in education leading in innovation promoting staff wellness and growth mindset
Ruben Heng
Overall Wellness Coachapist
19x LinkedIn Top Voice, Wealth Manager & an Introspective Bedtime Storyteller!
Sophie Leung
Mental Health & Self Leadership Expert
An Award Winning Somatic Trauma Informed Leadership Coach
Ron Yap
Gen-Z Mental Health Expert & Advocate
Has Over 280,000 Followers On Instagram
Dr Heidi Petrick
Chiropractor and Neuromusculoskeletal Specialist
Evidence Based Chiropractor 27 years, Neuromusculoskeletal Consultant and Ergonomist
Tommy Pang
Expert in Brain Health
D.C., Board certified in Functional Neurology, half-million followers across all social Media
Emotions Wizard
Emotions Wizard
Has impacted over 2k+ Working Adults & Youth with her ‘Fandom Kintsugi’ method.
Asmah Perveen
Emotional Healing Practitioner
15 years of experience helping people with emotional issues using Bach Flower Remedies
Tommy Pang
Expert in Improving Mental Wellness
Seasoned educator of over 2 decades impacting thousands of lives
Randolph Oudemans
Expert in the Art of Self-Alignment
Corporate Leader with Certifications in Mindful Self-Compassion and Non-Violent Communications
Antar Nadam
Mindfulness and Emotional
Wellness Pioneer
Pioneered WSQ Initiative, training over 100,000 in wellness skills.
Caroline Dawson
Business Communication Strategist and Leadership Development Specialist
20+ years as an editor, trainer, and corporate coach for communication excellence.
Cheryl Wee
Beauty and Wellness
Transformation Specialist
Founder of Cheryl W, a brand blending beauty and holistic wellness.
Heather Chan
Personal Empowerment and Financial Wellness Specialist
Inspiring multicultural audiences with 15+ years in IT, insurance, and empowerment coaching.
Najwa Rosli
Neuropsychiatry and Mental
Wellness Advocate
20 years in neuropsychiatry, bridging clinical expertise with mental wellness advocacy.
Preston Sin
Executive Health and Personal Leadership Coach
Singapore’s top fitness influencer with 9+ years coaching high-achievers.
Shirlyn Lim
Holistic Brain Health and
Wellness Strategist
Certified Nutrition & Brain Health Coach, 14+ years in holistic wellness.
Vanessa Tan
Executive Communications Strategist & Mental Health Advocate
Oxford MBA with 17+ years in leadership, communications, and philanthropy.
Venerable Dr Pawithai Vajiravijjo
Mindful Leadership & Inner
Peace Advocate
Founder of Pa Pae Meditation Retreat Center with a unique blend of scientific and spiritual expertise.
Shirlyn Lim
Geropsychology & Dementia
Care Specialist
Research cited in Singapore Parliament, 2022 Women’s Development White Paper.
Shelly Bryant
Cross-Cultural
Communication Advocate
Man Asian Literary Prize long-listed translator and cultural fluency coach.
Sha-En Yeo
Happiness Scientist
TEDx speaker empowering 30,000+ with science-backed strategies for happiness.
Dr Perpetua Neo
Award-Winning Psychologist,
Author & Speaker
Simon & Schuster author and award-winning psychologist, helps global clients optimize energy and mental strategies to improve sales performance.
3. Inspirational Speakers
Sometimes, we all need that extra spark of motivation—and that’s where inspirational speakers shine!
These speakers know exactly how to blend relatable storytelling with practical advice, leaving audiences uplifted and ready to tackle challenges head-on.
Speakers like Lin Tan, bring a unique mix of emotional intelligence and life coaching to the stage. Her stories resonate with diverse audiences, delivering not just motivation but actionable steps for personal and professional growth.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Our personal inspiration speakers delve into the human side of success. They cover topics like overcoming adversity, maintaining work-life balance, and achieving personal goals.
These sessions are designed to motivate individuals at all levels of an organisation to reach their full potential.
Expect to hear powerful stories, practical advice, and motivational strategies that leave a lasting impact on both personal and professional lives.
Jason Yolt
Expert in inspirational storytelling
TEDx speaker; survived life-changing ordeal inspiring his work
Leo Tin Boon
Expert in communication under crisis
An air force pilot and commander with 50 years of experience in defense and aviation
Cindy Tien
Expert in emotional intelliigence
20 years in corporate; renowned for transformative coaching
Lin YouYi
Expert in media training and
persuasive storytelling
Anchored Mediacorp programs; trained CEOs and corporate personnel
Expert in personal development and motivational storytelling
School teacher with dyslexia; Self-taught Kickboxing champion; Over 10 years experience of transformative coaching.
Expert in peak performance and elite training
Airborne Ranger and Ironman triathlete with 25 years of experience
Lin YouYi
Expert in communication and resilience for women
Empowers women to overcome self-doubt and achieve fulfillment
Expert in NLP and behavioral change
Over 10 years of experience; engages and inspires Gen Z
Expert in NLP, corporate training, and youth development
Co-founder of ventures in education and sports rehabilitation
Max Koh
Cold Calling Sales Expert and
MDRT Achiever
Built a $20M+ insurance portfolio entirely from cold calling, achieving MDRT in his first year.
4. Corporate Speakers
For organisations seeking fresh insights and effective strategies, corporate speakers are the ideal fit.
They focus on what it takes for modern businesses to thrive—from fostering a strong, forward-thinking culture to boosting operational efficiency—equipping teams and even government agencies to embrace change and work cohesively toward shared goals.
A top pick at Experts in Asia is Maxine Teo, who excels in training corporate executives to turn challenges into dynamic, solutions-driven discussions.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Our corporate speakers focus on driving excellence within established organisations. They address key topics such as corporate culture, operational efficiency, and market adaptability.
Attendees will gain insights into best practices for sustaining growth, enhancing competitive advantage, and fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce. These sessions are designed to inspire action and lead to tangible improvements in corporate performance.
Azran Osman-Rani
Expert in disruptive business strategies and digital entrepreneurship
Built AirAsiaX; led ventures like naluri.life and iflix.com
Ann Phey
Expert in leadership and communications
Harvard-trained; 50+ awards including Asian Woman Leader 2023
Expert in corporate governance and cross-cultural leadership
First female Chairperson of the Singapore Institute of Directors
5. Sales Speakers
If your goal is to boost revenue and sharpen sales skills, a sales speaker is your best weapon.
Whether it’s mastering negotiation, engaging clients more effectively, or navigating the digital sales landscape, these experts bring fresh, cutting-edge strategies to the table.
One of the speakers who has a knack for blending traditional and modern sales techniques is Eugene Soo. He inspires teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Our professional speakers are renowned for their in-depth knowledge and practical strategies in sales. They provide actionable insights into modern sales techniques, effective negotiation tactics, and customer relationship management.
Organisations can expect sessions that boost their teams’ selling capabilities, enhance client engagement, and ultimately drive revenue growth.
Whether it’s mastering the art of closing deals or understanding the nuances of digital sales, you can rest assured that you will have the best motivational speakers delivering content that is relevant, engaging, and immediately applicable on board.
Eric Feng
Expert in personal branding on
social media
Spoken in 38 countries to over 500K salespeople
Kar Fei Cheah
Expert in improving sales performance
Coached 70,000+ individuals; featured in Forbes
Uthay Kumar
Expert in insurance selling and
agency building
28-time MDRT qualifier
Eugene Seah
Expert in mindset shifts and
sales growth
Top 10% income earner; doubled sales during COVID
Maxine Teo
Expert in high networth selling
Trilingual speaker (English, Mandarin, Cantonese)
David King
Expert in story-selling
Spoken at global sales conferences
Calvin Foo
Expert in leveraging on AI for sales
30 years in financial industry; trained 20,000+ professionals
Eugene Soo
Expert in estate planning and
financial consulting
Featured media expert; authored “Leaving a Legacy of Love”
Ethan Lin
Expert in AI-based customer
profiling tools
Trained 5,000+ professionals; author of “The Mind Reader”
Calvin Foo
Expert in business scaling
and sales strategy
Created winning business plan; led 5,700 agents in 6 months
Expert in data-driven sales and digital distribution
15+ years in insurance; speaker at major conferences like Insurtech Connect
Reactivation
Marketing Expert
Cofounder & CEO with over a decade in startups, helping businesses generate $20M+ revenue via AI marketing and achieving a successful six-figure startup exit.
6. Leadership Speakers
Strong leadership is the core of a successful organization, and leadership speakers are the guides you need to navigate the complexities of modern leadership.
Their sessions deliver a mix of transformational insights and practical tools while spotlighting essential traits like emotional intelligence, collaboration, and adaptability.
We highlight business leaders like Dr. Jerome Joseph, whose sessions aren’t just talks—they’re transformative experiences packed with strategies leaders can put into action immediately.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Leadership is at the heart of every successful organisation.
At Experts at Asia, each leadership speaker brings a wealth of experience and proven methodologies to inspire and develop current and future leaders.
They cover topics such as transformational leadership, strategic decision-making, and fostering innovative work environments.
Organisations will benefit from enhanced leadership skills, improved leadership team dynamics, and a culture of continuous improvement. Expect to leave these sessions with practical tools and strategies to lead with confidence and vision.
Dr. Jerome Joseph
Expert in employee branding and customer experience strategy
Bestselling author; worked with 1,000+ brands globally
Sam Neo
Expert in employee branding and
story-selling
Multiple times award-winner in branding and thought leadership
Michael Teoh
Expert in sales motivational speaking
Spoken in 41 countries; featured on CNN and BBC
Abu Sofian
Expert in sales coaching
Generated 1.2M sales; LBKM Difference Maker Award recipient
Raymond Lim
Expert in entrepreneurship and
agency building
Mentored 65+ agency managers; conquered $186K debt
Nick Chan
Expert in succeeding in the insurance industry as a Gen Z
Youngest TOT achiever at Manulife HK; grew agency to 100+ agents
Expert in leadership and
mental toughness
Top keynote speaker in Asia; Certified Speaking Professional
Productivity and A.I.
Optimization Expert
Best-selling author and CEO applying neuroscience to boost productivity.
Digital Transformation &
Change Expert
TEDx speaker with 15+ years helping teams achieve peak performance.
7. Successful Practitioners Speakers
When your audience wants expertise they can put to work immediately, a successful practitioner speaker deliver the goods.
These industry pros bring a wealth of real-world experience and actionable strategies tailored to their fields.
For instance, our financial leadership expert, Eugene Seah. His sessions are packed with proven methods that empower attendees to excel in their industries.
Our Speakers Profiles:
Glen Wong
Expert in wealth management and team building
Leads 250 agents; 15+ years of award-winning industry experience
Sarah Lee
Expert in financial advisory and client relationship management
26-time MDRT achiever; TOT in 2023 with 28 years of experience
Chia Jenny
Expert in wealth and estate planning
18+ years of experience; TOT achiever with a 2-3 day work week
Keith Li
Generative AI Business
Transformation Strategist
Co-founder and CEO of Innopage, creator of the award-winning “Ticker” app, and leader in AI training with record-breaking seminars.
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