Free Business Speakers in Chicago
Free Speakers Chicago features a diverse roster of Chicago-based business strategists, entrepreneurs, executive coaches, and authors who donate their time and expertise. Whether you are planning a virtual webinar, an in-person workshop, or a keynote corporate event, you can request a qualified speaker to present on a wide range of essential business topics.
Explore popular business speakers below and book a presenter for your next meeting or event with a simple, three-step process:
1. Browse Speakers: Explore our curated list of Chicago business speakers.
2. Submit a Request: Click the orange “Request This Free Speech” button next to your chosen topic.
3. Coordinate Directly: Submit the form and the speaker will contact you directly within a few days.
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Tom Kelly
Business Coach, Potential In Motion
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Tom Kelly is the founder and owner of Potential In Motion, Inc. As a coach, Tom is dedicated to working with salespeople, entrepreneurs, small business owners and corporate executives that want to reach their full potential in both their business and thei
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Mark James
Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Mark James is an accomplished business improvement advisor with over 40 years of experience in workplace and channel performance, change management, customer loyalty, and measurement.
He is the founder and President of Performance Advisors
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Jennifer Fortney
Founder, Cascade Communications
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Jennifer Fortney is the Founder of Cascade Communications (est. 2001), a nationally acclaimed integrated PR and brand marketing agency serving startups, small businesses, and family enterprises — and author of “Be a Media Magnet: A Bootstrapper’s Guide
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Bill Liu
President, NaviAsia Advisors
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Bill Liu helps U.S. companies enter the Chinese market. Most recently, he has also been assisting Asian companies to enter the U.S. market. Connecting companies and people globally is the focus of Bill’s career.
Bill founded NaviAsia Advi
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Scott Hansen
CEO, Scott Hansen Consulting
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Scott is a high performance coach, sought after speaker, podcast host, and a recent Best Selling Author. Along with working with Fortune 500 companies; he’s trained and coached entrepreneurs and executives on how to live a life of purpose and significan
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Sanford J. Prizant
President, The Prizant Group, Ltd.
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Married with three grown-up boys (Elliot-28, Ethan-25, Ben-21), a lovely wife, Juli and two mischievous Labs (Dexter/Blanche). I run my own pension consulting company (The Prizant Group,Ltd.). My interests are politics, Zen, fitness, history, and the Ind
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Tikoshia Davis
CEO and Founder, Business Made Simple Coaching & Consulting
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Tikoshia Davis is a holistic business coach who specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to build a sustainable and profitable business without compromising their quality of life. The driving force behind her brand is the notion that you can pursue your
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Anthony Bolden and Charles Cammack
Co-founders, BridgeWork LLC
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
BridgeWork is the brainchild of Anthony Bolden and Charles Cammack, whose combined passion and extensive experience in nonprofit and educational leadership form the cornerstone of our mission and operations. With over 20 years of collective experience, th
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Barrett Willich
CFO, Bear & Kenmore LLC
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Barrett Willich has extensive experience working with companies on strategic initiatives, capital raising, implementing day-to-day processes, and overseeing general operations. He has a unique mix of investing in companies and running companies, allowing
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Leilani Garrett
Principal Storyteller / Founder, Be More Human
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Leilani spent more than two decades in corporate sales and leadership, navigating high-stakes environments, leading teams, and closing multi-million-dollar deals. But behind every win, she saw what most companies were missing: connection. In rooms focused
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