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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Mindset Speaker Steve Gilliland
This engaging presentation tackles how our fast-paced, stressful lives often lead us astray, influenced by diverse people and situations. It humorously and insightfully illustrates the intersection of daily life with varied perspectives and characters. Discover key strategies to prevent negativity from hindering your ability to perform at your best.

Fee $10k+ (USD)

Inspirational Speaker Karen Mills
She is a comedian and ovarian cancer survivor renowned for her witty and insightful humor. Through keynote speeches and performances at cancer survivor events and women's health expos, she shares her journey with humor and inspiration, captivating audiences with her clever and astute comedy.

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)

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)

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)

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Greensboro, NC

Larry Weaver, Virtual Comedian and Speaker in Greensboro, NC speaks at Zoom Meeting

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Raleigh, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Raleigh, NC speaks at Goodnights Comedy Club

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Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker in Charlotte, NC speaks at The Westin Charlotte

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Asheville, NC

Larry Weaver, Clean Comedian in Asheville, NC speaks at DoubleTree by Hilton Biltmore

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Cary, NC

Clean Comedian in Cary, NC

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Magician and Mentalist in Durham, NC

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Charlotte, NC

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

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Rockingham, NC

Teamwork 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 Hilton Charlotte University Place

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Larry Weaver, Motivational Speaker in Wrightsville Beach, NC speaks at Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington

Comedian and Motivational Speaker in Durham, NC

Magician and Mentalist in Durham, NC

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Teamwork Speaker in Greensboro, NC

Reviews from North Carolina. Speakers you can trust.

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
Communication Speaker in Durham, NC

"Joshua was magnificent. The students and faculty in attendance thoroughly enjoyed his show. It was spot on in terms of content and length. He was funny along with being an excellent showman/magician. He was on-time and very professional. I would definitely ask him to come back for another performance, for this group or for another group."

Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Duke University
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
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
Teamwork Speaker in Rockingham, NC

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

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

"Lyndy did an awesome job with the young farmers at our conference! We have received a lot of great feedback on his session. I have passed his contact info on to a few of my colleagues that are looking for great speakers for their conferences. Thanks for making our event a success."

Committee Member, North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Stress Speaker in Asheville, NC

"Lyndy had our NCPGA members in tears they were laughing so hard. He has a clean, funny and entertaining presentation. I would recommend him for any group that needs a good laugh to reduce some stress."

Executive Director, North Carolina Propane Gas Association
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
Communication Speaker in Raleigh, NC

"Joshua was great!"

Community Engagement Division, City of Raleigh Housing and Neighborhoods Department
Motivational Speaker in Farmville, NC

"Larry Weaver captivated our audience with humor related to our field of interest (safety and construction) but emphasized the importance of having a clean and safe work place at the same time. He showed interest in the audience by wanting to learn more about our company and the people, and used that information to appeal to the audience even more. His Southern charm and sense of humor related to our audience and provided a much needed laugh as we celebrated 15 years accident free, which is unheard of in our industry. He demonstrated professionalism through his courteous demeanor and respect for our audience with good, wholesome comedy. His performance was definitely a game changer when it comes to the guest speakers we look for in our awards ceremonies! Our audience really enjoyed his personality, and he was a pleasure to work with."

Administrative Assistant, Farrior and Sons Inc
Motivational Speaker in Rockingham, NC

"Our staff was dreading another mandatory meeting. After Larry spoke, everyone was upbeat. They could relate to what Larry was talking about. Being positive and keeping that positive vibe is needed in our stressful environment. They left happy and talking about how that meeting was worth it."

Customer Service Committee, Richmond County Hospice, Inc.

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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