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Speakers for Every Kind of Event

At The Harry Walker Agency, we work with speakers across an unusually wide range of industries and perspectives. Some are global names who instantly command attention. Others are more specialized voices whose expertise speaks directly to a particular audience or moment.

Our roster includes athletes and entrepreneurs who understand performance under pressure, business leaders shaping modern organizations, and cultural figures whose work has influenced audiences around the world. What connects them is the ability to translate experience into conversations that feel engaging, relevant, and worth hearing.

Whether an event calls for a headline speaker everyone recognizes or a more niche expert with a specific point of view, our team helps match the right voice to the right room.

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Athletes & Entrepreneurs

Few people understand performance under pressure quite like elite athletes. Many of them are also building companies, investing in new ventures, and shaping culture far beyond the field of play. Speakers like ALEX RODRIGUEZ, MAGIC JOHNSON, and MARIA SHARAPOVA have translated championship mindsets into successful business ventures, while icons such as TOM BRADY, SERENA WILLIAMS, and VENUS WILLIAMS reflect on the discipline required to sustain greatness over time.

Audiences also gain perspective from athletes who have redefined their sports and industries, from surf legend KELLY SLATER and skateboarding pioneer TONY HAWK to global champions including LINDSEY VONN, ALLYSON FELIX, MEGAN RAPINOE, and SUE BIRD. Alongside them, personalities like MICHAEL STRAHAN, JOHN CENA, JOHN MCENROE, JIMMIE JOHNSON, and WAYNE GRETZKY bring stories of competition, reinvention, and leadership that resonate well beyond sports.

Fmr. MLB Star Athlete; A-Rod Corp Investor in Real Estate, Fitness, & Wellness

NBA All Star & High-Energy Motivational Speaker

23-time Grand Slam Champion, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Serena Ventures

Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion, Serial Entrepreneur, and New York Times #1 Bestselling Author

Actor, Producer, Author, Philanthropist, and WWE Superstar

Olympic Skier; NBC Sports Broadcast Analyst; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Strong is the New Beautiful' & 'Rise'

Int'l Tennis Champion; Board Member (Moncler, Wolf & Shepherd), Investor (Bala, Supergoop!), & CEO (Sugarpova); Expert on Elite Performance, Business, & Finance

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Co-Owner, 7x NASCAR Champion, NASCAR Champion & Member of Hall of Fame

The G.O.A.T. of Professional Surfing; 11-Time World Surf League Champion; Founder of Outerknown apparel

Tennis Legend, Pop Culture Icon, Musician, and Philanthropist

Co-Captain and Star of the United States Women's National Soccer Team, 2x World Cup Champion 

Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field; Founder of Lifestyle Brand Saysh; Leader in Workplace Equity for Moms

Famed Professional Skateboarder, New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

NBA Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

National Hockey Legend, TV Personality, and Philanthropist

WNBA All-Time Assists Leader, 4x WNBA Champion, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x NCAA Champion, 13x WNBA All-Star

Legendary Tennis Champion ; Philanthropist & Founder (V Starr, Happy Viking); NYT Bestselling Author of 'Strive' & 'Come to Win'

Venus was absolutely incredible. Everyone is still talking about her fireside chat. She was so gracious with her time and brought such amazing energy to the event.

- eXp World Holdings

Business Leadership

Today’s organizations are navigating rapid change, and the leaders guiding them bring lessons that extend far beyond the boardroom. Influential executives such as INDRA NOOYI, former CEO of PepsiCo, share firsthand insight into leading global companies through transformation, while entrepreneur EMMA GREDE offers perspective on building modern brands and scaling businesses in competitive markets.

Few leaders have shaped global media and cultural conversation as consistently as ANNA WINTOUR, whose decades of leadership offer a rare perspective on influence, decision-making, and staying ahead of shifting audiences.

Leaders also turn to voices like SIMON SINEK and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist CHARLES DUHIGG to better understand the psychology of leadership, culture, and decision-making, while BOZOMA SAINT JOHN brings powerful insight into branding, innovation, and leading with confidence in fast-moving industries.

Former Editor in Chief of Vogue and U.S. Artistic Director of Condé Nast

Renowned Leadership Expert and Author of Numerous Global Bestsellers

Co-Founder: SKIMS, Good American, Good American; Featured Guest on Dragon's Den & Shark Tank

Forbes' "#1 Most Influential CMO"; Author of Motivational Memoir: 'The Urgent Life'

Pulitzer Prize Winning NYT Columnist; NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Power of Habit', 'Smarter Faster Better', & 'Supercommunicators'; Podcast Host: 'How To!'

"Charles Duhigg is a phenomenal speaker and was able to captivate the Bloomberg audience. His passion for the topic really translates into the audience and everyone picked up on his enthusiasm. I really like the way the Prezi complemented his speaking style. I was a little worried that there might be too much Prezi and not enough Charles but I was wrong—it was the perfect balance."

- Bloomberg

Fmr. Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo; Board Member: Amazon & Philips; NYT Bestselling Author: 'My Life in Full'

"The most appropriate way to describe Indra Nooyi, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, is 'world class leader.' Her sharp strategic mind, tremendous market insight and humanitarian contributions all combine to make her a rare executive among the global corporate giants."

- Howard Schultz, Former CEO & Chairman of Starbucks, for TIME 

Celebrities

Some speakers bring not only insight but unmistakable stage presence. Acclaimed actors such as MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, KEVIN COSTNER, EDWARD NORTON, ROB LOWE, and MARK WAHLBERG reflect on creativity, reinvention, and the discipline required to sustain long careers in the spotlight. Legendary entertainers STEVE MARTIN and MARTIN SHORT combine storytelling with humor that keeps audiences engaged long after the event ends.

Audiences also connect with cultural figures whose influence reaches across industries. RYAN REYNOLDS speaks about entrepreneurship and brand-building alongside his film career, RICK RUBIN offers rare insight into creativity and artistic collaboration, while media personalities like SEAN EVANS and beloved storyteller LEVAR BURTON bring conversations that are thoughtful, engaging, and deeply memorable.

Hollywood Actor, Producer,& Director; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Stories I Only Tell My Friends' & 'Love Life,' Stories on Cancer, Resilience & Sobriety

Iconic Actor and Comedian, NYT Bestselling Author, and Grammy-Award Winning Musician

Celebrated Comedian, Actor, and Writer

Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Screenwriter; Owner of Aviation American Gin and Mint Mobile

Actor, Writer, Director, & Producer Best Known for 'Reading Rainbow,' 'Roots,' & 'Star Trek'; Podcast Host, Author

Award-Winning Actor and Producer, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur

Academy Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Director, & Musician

Emmy Nominated Host & Co-Creator of 'Hot Ones'

Academy Award-Winning Actor, NYT #1 Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist

9-Time Grammy Award-Winning Record Producer, Founder of Def Jam Recordings, and NYT Bestselling Author

Award-Winning Actor, Humanitarian, and Entrepreneur

We look forward to working with you!