Book keynote and motivational speakers in Burlington
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Testimonials
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From global enterprises to fast-growing teams, event organisers come back to PepTalk because we get it right the first time.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
Working with PepTalk has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their level of service is truly exceptional - a standard that's incomparable to anyone else in the industry. If you're considering partnering with PepTalk, don't hesitate.
PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.
We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
The client service has been truly exceptional, and the support in planning our annual speaker programme has been invaluable. PepTalk is a team we love working with, time and time again.
Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.
Our Picks
Jeffrey Hollender
Sustainability pioneer & brand leader
Transform your approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility with Jeffrey Hollender, speaker, co-founder of Seventh Generation and CEO of Hollender Sustainable Brands.
Ben Cohen (Ben & Jerry's)
Values-led business pioneer & expert
Transform your business' social impact with Ben Cohen, values-led business pioneer and social entrepreneurship expert. Ben helps organizations integrate purpose with profit through corporate social responsibility strategies, drawing from his experience building Ben & Jerry's into a $300 million global brand recognized by President Reagan and the James Beard Foundation.
Explore the most in-demand speaker topics across , tailored to today’s business challenges and audience needs.
the process - step by step
From brief to brilliant, in five steps
Tell us about your event and we'll do the rest. No back-and-forth, no guesswork — just the right speaker, matched to your brief, handled end to end.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.
Why book a motivational speaker in Burlington?
Burlington is a small city with an outsized cultural and intellectual presence. Perched on Lake Champlain with the Green Mountains as a backdrop, it's one of the most beautiful event settings in the Northeast. The University of Vermont and Champlain College anchor a speaker community strong in sustainability, education, social enterprise, and healthcare. Burlington works best for boutique events, leadership retreats, and conferences where the quality of conversation matters more than scale. Its size is a feature, not a limitation — attendees are close together, serendipitous connections happen easily, and the destination itself consistently earns high marks.
Why PepTalk
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No more chasing agencies, comparing fees or managing contracts. One brief, one team, one platform.
Personalised matching
Tell us your brief and our team hand-picks 3–5 speakers aligned to your audience, goals and budget. Within 24 hours. No endless scrolling, no guesswork.
Full-service booking
Contracts, logistics, briefing, travel, day-of support. We manage the entire process so you don't have to.
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15,000+ speakers across 42 countries. Every speaker vetted. Every booking rated by the teams who've worked with them.
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frequently asked questions
Questions about booking a speaker?
To book a keynote or motivational speaker in Burlington, share your date, audience, format, goals and budget with PepTalk. We'll shortlist speakers, check availability and fees, and handle the contract, travel and logistics through to event day. Burlington works well for boutique events and leadership retreats on Lake Champlain, where a speaker who engages a smaller room closely makes a real difference. Sessions can be in person or virtual.
Keynote speaker fees in Burlington typically range from $5,000 to $50,000+. Profile, session length, format and travel shape the figure, and the best-known names sit at the higher end. For boutique Burlington events, a workshop or fireside format can suit an intimate room, and that will be reflected in the figure. PepTalk shares a clear quote once we know your date and format.
Yes, travel and accommodation are usually quoted on top of a Burlington speaker's fee. A speaker based in or near Burlington can reduce or remove those costs, and the University of Vermont and Champlain College anchor a strong local speaker community. Virtual sessions remove travel costs entirely. PepTalk sets out every additional cost upfront in your quote.
Yes, PepTalk can recommend speakers for your Burlington event's theme or audience from a roster of over 15,000 speakers, matched to your brief and budget. Burlington's speaker community is strong in sustainability, education, social enterprise and healthcare, which suits leadership retreats and conferences where the quality of conversation matters most. Tell us about your audience, and we'll suggest speakers who work well in a close, interactive setting.
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