World's Top Motivational Speakers for 2025

THE CLOSER SPEAKERS’ CONSULTANCY LTD is delighted to feature 2 of the Top 30 Motivational Speakers for 2025

#12. Debra Searle

Debra Searle MVO, MBE, is a unique and inspiring individual. ?She achieved a first class honours degree, has launched four companies, won Gold World Championship medals for GB, presented over 40 programmes for the BBC, had two books published, become the youngest ever trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and successfully rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean. ?Her Majesty The Queen has recognised Debra on two occasions – in 2002 with an MBE and in 2014 with an MVO. ?She has spoken at over 1000 events across 38 countries.

#18. Sha Nacino

Sha Nacino is a globally sought-after keynote speaker who addresses today’s most critical workplace challenges:?low employee engagement, quiet quitting, and workplace stress,?all stemming from the?Workplace Disconnection Gap.?Her speeches deliver actionable, research-backed strategies that foster human connection, boost productivity, and drive sustainable results.

Drawing on her experience as a former Fortune 500 employee, Sha combines her insider knowledge of corporate challenges with her expertise as a business leader and global speaker. She is a?2x TEDx speaker?and adjunct faculty at the?Asian Institute of Management.

Sha is the creator of the?Lead with CARE??framework, a proven tool for building compassionate workplaces that elevate human connection, drive performance, and ignite limitless possibilities.

Sha’s Journey:?From a shy, introverted non-writer in a third-world country to an award-winning author of 15 books, Sha’s transformation exemplifies the fearless possibilities she helps others unlock. She has coached over 200 aspiring writers to become published authors and founded the?Global Authors Summit.?She also launched virtual summits like the?HR Summit Global?(10,000 participants from 32 countries) and the?World Gratitude Summit?(15,000 participants from 49 countries), both showcasing the power of human connection to inspire collaboration and growth.

Sha’s work has been recognized by prestigious institutions, including the?United Nations,?the?World Humanitarian Drive,?and?Toastmasters International.?She was honored as the?Female Entrepreneur of the Year?in 2019, received the?Inspiring Humanitarian Award?in 2022, and achieved the?Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)?designation in 2017.

Fun Fact: Despite being tone-deaf for most of her life, Sha has directed and performed in 31 music videos, proving that when people feel seen and appreciated, they unlock endless possibilities.

Sha holds a Certificate in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, and was awarded the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation.