Book keynote and motivational speakers in New York City
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Our Picks
Maria Konnikova
Psychologist, author & poker champion
Transform decision-making with Maria Konnikova, speaker, bestselling author and psychology expert. Maria works with organizations to apply cognitive insights, behavioral science, and strategic thinking, delivering award-winning content backed by her success as an international poker champion.
Patrick McGinnis
Speaker & FOMO originator
Transform decision-making and unlock entrepreneurial potential with Patrick McGinnis, speaker and FOMO originator. Patrick works with organizations to combat choice paralysis and implement risk-balanced innovation strategies, delivering research-backed frameworks featured in Harvard Business Review and Fortune 500 companies.
Yasmine Cheyenne
Mental health & DEI speaker
Transform workplace wellbeing and inclusion with Yasmine Cheyenne, speaker specializing in mental health and DEI. Yasmine works with major corporations to break down race stigmas and promote self-healing, delivering impactful training for clients including ABC, Facebook, and Skillshare.
Paula Rizzo
Media trainer & Emmy-winning coach
Transform experts into media magnets with Paula Rizzo, speaker, media trainer and productivity coach. Paula works with authors and executives to develop compelling storytelling and media confidence, delivering Emmy Award-winning expertise for Harper Collins, The New York Times, and Fortune 500 companies.
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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 New York City?
NYC is the world's ultimate melting pot — a global hub of finance, tech, media, fashion, and culture all packed into one electric city. With an unmatched concentration of industry leaders, CEOs, innovators, authors, and thought leaders across virtually every field, finding the perfect local speaker is effortless. NYC's world-class venues range from iconic rooftops and historic ballrooms to cutting-edge conference centers, offering options for any event size or style. Excellent infrastructure, major airports, and a city that never sleeps make logistics seamless for attendees traveling from anywhere. Simply put, New York delivers prestige, talent, and energy that elevate every event.
Why PepTalk
The smarter way to book speakers
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.
Trusted network
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 New York, start with your event's theme, audience size and budget, then contact a speaker agency or the speaker you have in mind directly. PepTalk's team will check availability across Manhattan, the outer boroughs and the wider New York State area, confirm fees and any customisation to the session, and handle the contract, schedule and technical requirements from there. Get in touch with PepTalk and we'll shortlist the right speaker for your event.
Fees for keynote and motivational speakers in New York typically range from $5,000 to $50,000+ when booked through PepTalk. Fees vary widely depending on the speaker's profile, experience and how long you need them for, and can run from a few thousand dollars to considerably more once travel and accommodation are added. Choosing a speaker who already lives in or near the city is one of the easiest ways to keep costs down. Contact us for a quote tailored to your budget.
Yes, travel and accommodation are usually the main additional costs on top of a New York speaker's fee. Booking someone already based in New York can reduce or remove this entirely, since there's no flight or hotel to factor in.
Yes, PepTalk can recommend speakers to match your New York event theme or topic. We have helped organisations across New York plan conferences, offsites and team events for years, and we're happy to talk through your brief and suggest speakers from our network of over 15,000 experts who fit your theme, audience and budget.
Book a speaker who nails your brief.
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