All Speakers in Chicago
Free Speakers Chicago is the region’s premier pro bono speaker’s bureau, offering a comprehensive master directory of local experts, educators, and presenters who donate their time and knowledge to the community. This complete list features our entire roster of Chicago-based business strategists, health and wellness advocates, historians, financial advisors, and motivational speakers. Whether you are searching for a keynote presenter for a event, an interactive workshop leader for a civic organization, or an engaging speaker for a local library or senior living community, you will find the perfect fit here.Explore the complete Chicago speaker list below and request a presenter for your next meeting or community event using our simple, three-step process:
1. Browse Chicago Speakers: Scroll through our complete list of speakers in the Chicago area.
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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Michael Opyd
President, Dynamic Ventures LLC
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Michael Opyd is an entrepreneur based in Chicago. His entrepreneurial journey took him into real estate during the Great Recession in 2009 with no safety net. After becoming a top-producing Realtor in 2018, he turned his attention to building a real estat
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Amanda Wittenborn
Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Amanda Wittenborn is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach with a passion for helping others turn their dreams into reality. From humble beginnings, Amanda started her journey simply wanting to make extra money for her son’s T-ball fees. H
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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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Susan Close, LCPC, LMHC
Owner | Psychotherapist, Susan Close Psychotherapy & Wellness
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Susan Close is a speaker and licensed therapist who helps audiences understand what is really happening beneath stress, burnout, emotional overload, relationship conflict, and the pressure to keep it all together.
With nearly two decades of
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Dr. Frank Sassetti, PsyD, CPT
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Dr. Sassetti brings a unique perspective and history to his practice; he is a licensed psychologist and a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. He has dedicated his 25 plus year career to working with others to create exciting, d
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Ed Spire
Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Educational
Ed Spire is a retired software engineer who has started and operated two small software companies and participated in an IPO of a large software startup, culminating in the position of senior director of software engineering for a large multinational team
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Bette Lawrence-Water
Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Bette Lawrence-Water is a recognized dynamic speaker and community leader internationally. She is known as an expert in building collaborations, community health initiatives, and diversity and civility training. She is Founder and President of Spectrum St
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Joseph Orsolini
President, College Aid Planners, Inc.
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Financial
Joe Orsolini is an expert in college planning who profoundly understands the intricate details of the college financial aid system, college savings plans and educational tax breaks. Joe specializes in serving the unique financial needs of parents who plan
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Ron Martin
Principal, Founder, Executive Coach, Ocean Park Strategic Advisors
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Ronald D. Martin, also known as Ron Martin, is a respected speaker, podcast host, and expert in emotional intelligence, personal boundaries, stress management, and personal transformation. With compassion and expertise, Ron empowers individuals to thrive
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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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