Top 8 most influential speakers to follow in 2022
After more than two years of living in the COVID pandemic, you might finally feel like you've got a grasp on things – wake up in the morning and stumble to your coffee maker before lurching back to your desk. A few emails later and suddenly it is 5 p.m. and another day has passed.
Quarantine routines have impacted everyone in different ways and that has manifested in a lack of motivation for millions of people around the world. When times are tough and all the cards are on the table, it helps to have an influential figure to motivate you to accomplish more.
Here is a look at the top influential speakers to follow as you prepare for a great year in 2022!
1. Natasha Grano – Network Builder, Thought Leader
In a world brimming with influencers, what sets one apart from the next? Natasha Grano is a motivational speaker and thought leader who has spent years establishing herself as one of the top authors in the arena. Pulling from her own life experiences, Grano teaches her clients how to build networks, increase their net worth and elevate their business to the highest levels.
More than just a motivational speaker, Grano is a bestselling author and social media expert who has been featured on BBC Radio, The Daily Mail, Yahoo News and Forbes, where she was labeled the #1 Female Motivational Speaker Under 40. Considered a powerhouse of energy, Grano can be reached for bookings directly through her website.
You can learn more about what makes Grano tick by joining her more than 6.3 million followers on Instagram or by tuning in to the Law of Attraction podcast.
2. Mike Zeller – Business Architect
Do you consider yourself a high-level achiever? Do you find yourself still coming up short in pursuit of your biggest goals and deepest desires?
Mike Zeller is a Forbes contributor who has founded 12 companies while racking up over $100 million in total sales. Considered a business architect, Zellers is called the 'most famous entrepreneur you've never heard of.' Zeller studied under Jay Abraham, Russell Brunson and Tony Robbins before mentoring over 300 high-level entrepreneurs from every corner of the globe.
Yet, for all his success, Zeller focuses on teaching his students about failure, positive mental alignment and building profit from a positive place. Starting from the idea that every person can build a profit while harnessing their inner 'good,' Zeller's approach to entrepreneurship is markedly different from other money-focused mentors.
To learn more about Mike Zeller's insights, pick up a copy of “The Genius Within”!
3. Danelle Delgado – The Millionaire Maker
Have you dreamt of a 7-figure bank account? While most people dream about becoming rich, Danelle Delgado helps her audience create actionable plans that can make those dreams realities. Delgado is known as “The Millionaire Maker” and she works tirelessly to provide her followers with the insight, education and instruction to execute strategies while limiting costly mistakes.
Delgado approaches her clients with a platform that was built for the modern digital age. With a multi-episode training guide, Delgado guides her clients through each step of the process that has made her the millionaire that she is today. Danelle is hands-on, wildly entertaining and undeniably captivating supported by tangible results, from fine-tuning focus to developing the routines necessary for prolonged success. “Making of a Millionaire” includes over 24 hours of instructional video and audio content curated by Delgado.
Considered a master monetizer for the elites of the world, Delgado has already been touted on Forbes Top 10 of 2021. Do you have what it takes to become the next successful member of the Making of a Millionaire program?
4. Tessa White – Career Navigation Expert
At a time when individuals are struggling with their job satisfaction, a former Fortune 50 executive turned employee advocate became an ally. Tessa White, known as the Job Doctor, launched a practice to help individuals successfully reset their careers by giving strategies on getting the job, negotiating pay and reclaiming one’s job satisfaction. With 20 years of executive experience transforming human capital, she has had a front row seat to see how careers rise and fall within companies.
She has helped thousands of individuals with tools, scripts and strategies to successfully navigate the workforce. White offers private, rent-my-brain sessions, as well as interview and pay negotiation masterclasses. White’s resounding success is nothing short of a testament to the value and impact she brings to her loyal and growing audience, and she has ambitious plans to keep this momentum alive. Beginning January of 2022, Tessa will be launching a 12-week mentorship program based on her book, “The Lies That Got You Here: Reclaiming Your Workplace Satisfaction.”
Whether you are an executive hoping to build a strong team or an industry professional ready to take your performance from ordinary to extraordinary, connect with Tessa White to help you navigate this journey today!
5. Amberly Lago – Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker
"You have the power to change your life!"
Bestselling author. TED speaker. Peak performance coach. Inspirational podcast host. Amberly Lago has many titles that fit appropriately next to her name, but none of them more so than motivator.
Considered a powerhouse of energy and charisma, Lago demonstrates how you have the power to bust through your fears, thrive in the face of challenge and achieve your most ambitious goals. She offers strategies that teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience, embrace change and achieve true success and fulfillment. Her keynote speeches, bestselling book, workshops and podcast offer hope, courage and tools for anyone facing adversity.
Lago’s passion for life comes from turning tragedy into triumph, which she captured in her book “True Grit and Grace.” The book shares Lago’s story of suffering a horrific motorcycle accident and how she overcame 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation. She now inspires, educates and empowers audience from stages across the country, giving hope and instilling courage so that others can live their lives with grit and grace.
Followers can tune into the True Grit and Grace podcast to gain some of her insights.
6. Pandit Dasa – Mindful Leadership Expert
Pandit Dasa relocated to the U.S. from India with his parents in 1980. After his family built a multi-million-dollar jewelry business from scratch in Los Angeles, they lost it all due to a tragic fire. This turbulent, uprooting experience was a catalyst that led Dasa to discover his ultimate purpose. Dasa dedicated the next 15 years of his life to living in a monastery in New York City. While engaging in over 16,000 hours of personal meditation, he gave over 1,000 talks sharing his wisdom with students around the country.
Now, departed from his life as a monk, Dasa continues to relay messages of resilience, mindfulness and workplace culture to Fortune 500 companies and organizations around the world. Pandit's messaging preaches stress management, a healthy work-life balance, and his lessons are imbued with leadership and empathy.
Known as the Urban Monk, Dasa is an accomplished author of multiple books. His story can be best understood from his book, “Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness, and the Divine.”
Dasa can be contacted for events and meetings through his website or reach out to him directly with a Leadership Speaking inquiry today!
7. Sonia Jhas – Mindset & Wellness Expert
Sonia Jhas is a multi-award-winning personality who has become the voice of mindset and wellness in Canada. She regularly appears on Sirius XM, Breakfast Television and other major media outlets, garnering over 80 million media impressions and amassing a social media audience of over 350,000 followers. After overcoming her personal struggles with negative body image and lack of self-esteem, Jhas is now the ambassador for the Canadian Mental Health Association where she inspires others to do the same.
As a sought-after speaker, Jhas’s vast global audience resonates with her empathy, encouragement and honed techniques to achieve their health and wellness goals. A sampling of her talks includes Girl Talk Empowerment Day and Scotiabank, TD Bank, IBM and Deloitte. Most recently, she was invited to deliver a TEDx talk in Atlanta, where she spoke about the impact of social media on mental health.
Jhas’s long list of brand partnerships includes influential companies such as Dove, Weight Watchers, Walmart and Hershey’s. To book her for speaking engagements, contact Sonia Jhas today!
8. Layne Dalfen – The Dream Analyst
Did you know the solutions to our waking situations appear first in our dreams? Hidden insights are making us better problem solvers, smarter decision makers, and masters at managing stress.
Dream analyst, Layne Dalfen is a speaker, author, and dedicated problem solver. Promising to find "solutions to our waking situations" as they appear in our dreams, she developed an easy-to-grasp, 6-step system anyone can use to uncover the wealth of information we wake up with every morning. A specialist in translating the language of metaphor, Layne Dalfen is known at Oprah Daily as their in-house “Dream Catcher.” She is the author of the revered book series, “Have A Great Dream,” and the columnist of Psychology Today’s, “Understanding Dreams.” Dalfen has been featured on Fox, NBC, Global TV and over 250 radio shows.
Whether an organization is looking for a novel approach to team building and creative problem solving or you’re planning a party or event, contact Layne Dalfen to book your first Dreaminar® and you’ll be guaranteed a unique, educational and eye-opening experience!
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