Best North Carolina Motivational Speakers

Motivational Speakers in North Carolina are not only experienced but also incredibly easy-going and relatable. Ideal for events in Charlotte’s corporate world, government meetings in Raleigh, or educational gatherings in Greensboro, our speakers make every session engaging. They capture the Tar Heel State's warm and inviting atmosphere, providing laughter and learning in a way that feels personal and impactful. Each of the keynote speakers listed below have recently performed their highly-engaging presentations in Asheville, Atlantic Beach, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, Pinehurst, Raleigh, Wilmington, and other North Carolina cities.

Funny Motivational Speaker in North Carolina Larry Weaver

Professional comedian and keynote speaker Larry Weaver uses clean humor, funny anecdotes, and heartfelt stories to illustrate the importance of energy, team, and attitude. These topics drive success in any field — from Leadership and Teamwork to Customer Service, Safety, and Stress Reduction. His presentation blends stand-up comedy with meaningful content, ensuring your audience laughs, learns, and leaves refreshed. With experience at events in all 50 states and trusted by associations nationwide, Larry is the perfect way to kick off your event or close on a high note!

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Leadership Speaker Mike Goodwin
His keynote is a dynamic fusion of Leadership and Laughter, designed to empower audiences. It helps you discover leadership insights in the most unexpected places, arms you with effective strategies to overcome stress and anxiety, and delivers practical tactics to enhance workplace productivity.

Fee $10k+ (USD)

Inspiring Speaker Derrick Tennant
An internationally renowned comedian, speaker, and secret magician, he journeys globally, sharing his inspiring story of overcoming formidable challenges to emerge as the influential leader he is today. His narrative resonates across cultures, imparting lessons of resilience and triumph.

Fee $5k+ (USD)

Stress Speaker Lyndy Phillips
Prepare to laugh, learn, and alleviate stress with this lively presentation. Forward-thinking organizations recognize that fostering happier, healthier, and less stressed individuals leads to increased productivity. This engaging session is designed to achieve just that, offering a valuable blend of humor, learning, and stress reduction.

Fee $5k+ (USD)

Speaker Lisa Mills
She offers a unique mix of humor with a charming Southern twist, appealing to diverse audiences. Firm in her belief that laughter unites us more than divides, she skillfully brings people of all backgrounds together through her distinctive, relatable comedy.

Fee $3.5k+ (USD)

Change Speaker Jan McInnis
This keynote skillfully blends humor with valuable tips for navigating change in business, from environmental initiatives to evolving rules. Amidst the fear, tension, and miscommunications brought by constant change, it offers a light-hearted yet practical approach. Enjoy laughs while learning how to adapt to change using humor.

Fee $5k+ (USD)

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Raleigh, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Raleigh, NC speaks at Trinity Baptist Church

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Raleigh, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Raleigh, NC speaks at Raleigh Improv

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Rockingham, NC

Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker in Rockingham, NC speaks at Richmond County Hospice

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Charlotte, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Charlotte, NC speaks at Carowinds Paladium

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Winston-Salem, NC

Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker in Winston-Salem, NC speaks at Forsyth Country Club

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Durham, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Durham, NC speaks at Porsche Southpoint

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Cary, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Cary, NC speaks at The Cary Theater

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Concord, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Concord, NC speaks at Embassy Suites Charlotte - Concord

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Cary, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Cary, NC speaks at The Cary Theater

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Charlotte, NC

Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker in Charlotte, NC speaks at Hilton Charlotte University Place

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Thomasville, NC

Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker in Thomasville, NC speaks at Mary E. Rittling Conference Center

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Rockingham, NC

Teamwork Speaker in Rockingham, NC speaks at Richmond County Hospice

Reviews from North Carolina. Speakers you can trust.

Motivational Speaker in Winston-Salem, NC

"Larry was the perfect keynote speaker for our company's Annual Meeting. He was engaging and entertaining from the start. He was clean, uplifting and kept the audience laughing the entire time. We have received great feedback from our associates!"

Chief Product Management & Marketing Officer, Fidelity Bank
Teamwork Speaker in Rockingham, NC

"It was just what the staff needed!!!! Paul was awesome!"

Chief Executive Officer, Richmond County Hospice, Inc.
Stress Speaker in Raleigh, NC

"Lyndy's performance exceeded our expectations. He was prompt, professional, and friendly. He tailored his presentation specifically for the audience, so the audience was captivated and laughed wholeheartedly. Here are some of the wonderful comments about Lyndy's presentation from audience members: "Bring Lyndy back", "Excellent", "5+ Stars", "Best closing speaker ever", and "On a scale of 1-5, we give Lyndy a 10!""

Women's Program Team Leader, North Carolina Farm Bureau
Speaker in Winston-Salem, NC

"We had Charles back this year for an encore performance. Once again, he did a great presentation for our group. He tailored his comments to the attendees and everyone enjoyed and appreciated his comments."

Executive Vice President, Savers Marketing
Teamwork Speaker in Greensboro, NC

"We loved Paul Miller! He not only did a great job as per our expectations of his official 'Act' but he was able to truly 'go with the flow' as we did have some technical issues along the way. He just went with it and our crowd loved him. Such a great demeanor and fun. I will highly recommend him and hope that we might have opportunity to hire him again."

Client Hospitality Manager, Newbridge Bank Corp
Motivational Speaker in Greensboro, NC

"Larry Weaver was outstanding, beyond expectations. His humor and message left us energized and with something to truly think about and apply. I highly recommend Larry."

Education Council, North Carolina Healthcare Financial Management Association
Motivational Speaker in Franklin, NC

"We had Larry Weaver speak at our end of the year meeting. His presentation was received very well by our audience and the message was on target based on our request."

Executive Director, Macon Program for Progress
Inspiring Speaker in Cary, NC

"Derrick gave an excellent performance. The crowd seemed to really enjoy him and we heard a lot of great things. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with."

Downtown Theater and Events Supervisor, Town of Cary
Motivational Speaker in Troy, NC

"Larry Weaver presented at Montgomery Community College as part of our Welcome Back at the beginning of the fall semester. Larry responded to my initial inquiry and provided a quote within the same day. Additionally, he provided guidance in planning the event and incorporated information about the local area into his presentation. Larry was a pleasure to work with and our employees thoroughly enjoyed his hilarious keynote."

Dean, Technology & Learning Resources, Montgomery Community College
Communication Speaker in Wilkesboro, NC

"From the moment he walked in, to the moment we said goodbye, Joshua was kind, friendly, personable and his show was AMAZING! He immediately connected with our group, made everyone feel included and wowed us at every turn. The moments that created jaw drops were too many to count! The content of the key note was timely and relevant. Every Single Person in attendance commented on how grateful they were to have Josh join us! We can not say THANK YOU enough!"

Director of Operations, Team Nicholson Realty
Motivational Speaker in Charlotte, NC

"Larry Weaver provided the perfect ending to our annual sales meeting! From initial contact to his actual performance, he could not have been easier to work with. Prompt, professional and very funny! Larry's humor was well received by our team and he was able to blend in a meaningful message that resonated with our group. The feedback has been outstanding! I would highly recommend Larry to any group or organization seeking good, clean entertainment. Top notch all the way!"

Director of Sales and Delivery Services, Piedmont Natural Gas / Duke Energy
Motivational Speaker in Asheville, NC

"Larry Weaver nailed it talking about a positive attitude, resiliency, and kindness! I believe this goes a long way today in the sales/business/ healthcare world. In fact, just in our daily life if you are a father, mother, friend, or coworker this is very valuable and important. I saw this many many times over the week when we were at the Summit."

Senior Territory Manager, Aeroflow Health

A few of the towns our nationally-touring keynote speakers have performed in include: Aberdeen, Ahoskie, Albemarle, Arden, Asheboro, Asheville, Atlantic Beach, Autryville, Banner Elk, Battleboro, Black Mountain, Boone, Burlington, Camp Lejeune, Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cherokee, City, Claremont, Clayton, Clemmons, Clinton, Clyde, Concord, Connellys Springs, Conover, Dublin, Durham, Elizabeth City, Elkin, Elon, Erwin, Falcon, Farmville, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Franklin, Franklinton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Goldsboro, Graham, Greensboro, Greenville, Henderson, Hendersonville, Hickory, High Point, Holly Springs, Huntersville, Jacksonville, Jamestown, Kannapolis, Kings Mountain, Kinston, La Grange, Lake Junaluska, Lenoir, Lexington, Lumberton, Marshville, Matthews, Mebane, Mocksville, Monroe, Mooresville, Morehead City, Morrisville, Moyock, Nashville, New Bern, Newton, Oak City, Oak Island, Ocean Isle, Oriental, Pinehurst, Pittsboro, Princeton, Raleigh, Reidsville, Research Triangle Park, Rockingham, Rocky Mount, Roxboro, Sanford, Seaboard, Shalotte, Shelby, Smithfield, Southern Pines, Statesville, Sunset Beach, Supply, Swan Quarter, Tabor City, Thomasville, Troy, Wadesboro, Wake Forest, Wallace, Waxhaw, West Jefferson, Whiteville, Wilkesboro, Wilmington, Wilson, Windsor, Winston-Salem, Wrightsville Beach, NC and others.

Upcoming Dates

Next up: On Monday, June 15, 2026 in Charlotte, NC, Larry Weaver is scheduled for Athletic Directors & Sports Medicine Conference at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte.

Also coming up: On Thursday, October 29, 2026 in Raleigh, NC, Larry Weaver is scheduled for FPA Annual Educational Symposium at McKimmon Conference and Training Center.

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