Celebrity Keynotes
Create a marquee conference moment with a recognizable former NFL athlete whose story, stage presence, and magic give attendees a reason to engage before the keynote even begins.
Bring the perspective of elite competition to your next corporate event with Jon Dorenbos. A former NFL player, acclaimed magician, and seasoned keynote speaker, Jon turns real locker-room lessons on resilience, trust, accountability, and purpose into an unforgettable experience. His customized presentations give teams across the United States a powerful shared language for performing under pressure, adapting to change, and moving forward together.
High-impact keynote experiences tailored to pivotal corporate, leadership, sales, and association event moments.
Create a marquee conference moment with a recognizable former NFL athlete whose story, stage presence, and magic give attendees a reason to engage before the keynote even begins.
Help audiences face setbacks with a firsthand story of adversity, forgiveness, and purpose that makes resilience feel credible, personal, and immediately relevant to their work.
Use authentic locker-room perspective to reinforce trust, communication, and shared accountability when teams need to collaborate across silos, growth, or organizational change.
Give managers and executives a memorable perspective on leading under pressure, sustaining trust, and making accountable decisions when their teams need clarity most.
Equip performance-driven audiences with practical perspective on self-talk, mental toughness, and the internal stories that influence how people respond in high-pressure moments.
Support organizations navigating disruption with an honest, energizing message about adapting, finding purpose through uncertainty, and continuing to move forward together.
Jon Dorenbos brings more than sports stories to the stage. He connects the discipline, trust, and resilience required in an NFL locker room with the real pressures teams face in business. Through customized messaging, extraordinary personal storytelling, and world-class magic, Jon creates a keynote that entertains while giving attendees a lasting framework for responding to adversity, pursuing meaningful goals, and contributing to something bigger than themselves.
See why major organizations choose Jon to inspire, entertain, and unite important audiences.
"Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 17+ years of producing events. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll remember what really matters in life and you'll leave inspired to make a difference."
"Jon's presentation was so incredible we hired him twice on stage, and then a third time virtually. He never fails to exceed our expectations"
"I'm listening to the presentation with a lot on my mind professionally and personally. The tears are not from confusion or sadness but clarity. Jon's presentation was profound and thought provoking. My outlook is different… improved after listening to his motivational story. Thank you Lincoln for bringing the best speaker..."
"I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He s a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer, an American Hero and a real inspiration."
"The response from our 'virtual' Marriott audience of over 3,400 people, and their families, have been absolutely AMAZING! It was inspiring. It was entertaining, It was a grand slam."
"WOW… we had high expectations for today's webinar, but Jon exceeded these expectations. By a long shot. What an impactful and relevant message to our members, as almost everyone in our industry has either lost their job, been furloughed, or has taken a pay cut and/or reduced hours. With no..."
"Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds, and it makes me so proud to call him a friend."
"Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 17+ years of producing events. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll remember what really matters in life and you'll leave inspired to make a difference."
"Jon's presentation was so incredible we hired him twice on stage, and then a third time virtually. He never fails to exceed our expectations"
"I'm listening to the presentation with a lot on my mind professionally and personally. The tears are not from confusion or sadness but clarity. Jon's presentation was profound and thought provoking. My outlook is different… improved after listening to his motivational story. Thank you Lincoln for bringing the best speaker..."
"I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He s a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer, an American Hero and a real inspiration."
"The response from our 'virtual' Marriott audience of over 3,400 people, and their families, have been absolutely AMAZING! It was inspiring. It was entertaining, It was a grand slam."
"WOW… we had high expectations for today's webinar, but Jon exceeded these expectations. By a long shot. What an impactful and relevant message to our members, as almost everyone in our industry has either lost their job, been furloughed, or has taken a pay cut and/or reduced hours. With no..."
"Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds, and it makes me so proud to call him a friend."
"Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 17+ years of producing events. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll remember what really matters in life and you'll leave inspired to make a difference."
"Jon's presentation was so incredible we hired him twice on stage, and then a third time virtually. He never fails to exceed our expectations"
"I'm listening to the presentation with a lot on my mind professionally and personally. The tears are not from confusion or sadness but clarity. Jon's presentation was profound and thought provoking. My outlook is different… improved after listening to his motivational story. Thank you Lincoln for bringing the best speaker..."
"I have never seen anyone hold an audience like Jon Dorenbos. He s a genius. BRILLIANT. Entertainment at its best. A true performer, an American Hero and a real inspiration."
"The response from our 'virtual' Marriott audience of over 3,400 people, and their families, have been absolutely AMAZING! It was inspiring. It was entertaining, It was a grand slam."
"WOW… we had high expectations for today's webinar, but Jon exceeded these expectations. By a long shot. What an impactful and relevant message to our members, as almost everyone in our industry has either lost their job, been furloughed, or has taken a pay cut and/or reduced hours. With no..."
"Jon Dorenbos is a magical person. Life Is Magic shows how we can all choose happiness in the face of overwhelming odds, and it makes me so proud to call him a friend."
A distinctive keynote experience that brings credibility, entertainment, and meaningful perspective to the room.
Fourteen years in the NFL bring authentic locker-room lessons to high-stakes business audiences.
World-class magic and storytelling keep audiences engaged from opening moment through lasting takeaway.
Each keynote connects your organization’s priorities to a powerful, human story of purpose.
More than 1,000 appearances bring polished perspective to corporate events nationwide.
An NFL veteran, magician, and compelling corporate keynote speaker.
Celebrity Keynote Speaker
Jon Dorenbos is a former NFL long snapper who spent 14 remarkable years as a professional athlete before becoming one of the most captivating keynote speakers on the corporate circuit today. As a finalist on America's Got Talent and America's Got Talent: The Champions, and a beloved regular on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jon's message has reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide. On stage, he seamlessly blends dazzling magic with his deeply personal story of resilience, forgiveness, and purpose — a journey from childhood tragedy to NFL stardom and beyond. With over 1,000 event appearances for Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Marriott, and Kroger, Jon delivers customized keynote presentations guaranteed to inspire, entertain, and leave every audience with a standing ovation.
The strongest sports speakers combine credible competitive experience with a message that translates beyond athletics. Jon Dorenbos brings 14 years in the NFL, a personal story of overcoming childhood tragedy, and more than 1,000 keynote appearances. Rather than relying on sports highlights alone, he uses locker-room lessons about resilience, accountability, mindset, and teamwork to connect with corporate and association audiences.
Talk with Jon’s team about your event goals and availability.
Jon travels across the United States for corporate, association, sales, and leadership keynote engagements.
United States
Service Area
1,000+ Appearances
Event Experience
14 Years
NFL Background
Discuss travel, timing, and keynote availability with Jon’s team.
National recognition for standout live performance.
Honored among elite returning performers.
Extensive experience on major event stages.
Share your event date, audience, and goals. Jon’s team will help you explore keynote availability and the right presentation fit.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 832-585-0709. You can also send us a quick email at mydata@bubbleup.net.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 832-585-0709. You can also send us a quick email at mydata@bubbleup.net.