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Contact us at: +1 (818) 293-7684

Looking for a refreshing, unforgettable speaker to captivate your audience?

Val Vigoda delivers uniquely uplifting “keynote concerts” that blend powerful messages with live music, leaving participants exhilarated and energized.
If you want an effervescent presenter who entertains, inspires, and ignites action, take a look at the impact Val has on her audiences. From tech to finance, wellness to construction, Val has delighted meeting planners from all kinds of industries, helping teams connect and thrive!

Why Should You Consider Val As A Speaker For Your Next Event?

It's all about the energy in the room! As a rockstar violinist-singer and powerhouse musical storyteller, seasoned by decades of connecting with audiences around the world in all kinds of venues, from clubs to theatres to arenas, Val is the opposite of a tired talking head with a PowerPoint. A magnetically genuine speaker who delivers compelling messages enhanced by music, Val makes you, as the event organizer, look like a star.

Delight Your Audience

Val has a phenomenal ability to captivate and inspire any audience—from small intimate groups to massive stadium events. Her versatility shines through, ensuring her message hits home every time!

Guaranteed Results

Val is a highly appealing and charismatic speaker. Her irrepressible style, amplified and intensified by the music she shares, resonates deeply to create inspiration and connection for all participants.

Appreciative & Easy To Work With

Val is a born collaborator, and warm and kind as they come. There is not a diva bone in her body. Always grateful and highly communicative, she is exceptionally approachable and a pleasure to work with.

28

 Years Experience

3.4 million

Audience Members

2441

Appearances

1.76 million

Moods Lifted

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Nationalities

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Cities

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Countries

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Common Audience Reaction To Val's Presentations:

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"Super Powers" (Expertise)

Proven Ideas (Not just theory) A keynote speaker that provides ACTIONABLE takeaways every time!

Many keynote speakers are inspiring, but don't follow through with takeaways, strategies and next steps.
Val's superpower is opening hearts and minds through her powerful, vulnerable storytelling and music—then getting people in that receptive state to take action! Not only does she galvanize participants to express themselves physically and vocally, fostering a vibrant sense of community and belonging during the event—but she also instills lasting shifts in mindset, encouraging them to make concrete moves toward more resilient, creative leadership in their journey ahead.

"COLLECTIVE EFFERVESCENCE" + KEYNOTES WITH LASTING IMPACT

For over 40 years, Val Vigoda has been focused on what truly moves people. As an honors sociology major in college, she analyzed the elements of music that connected with people on a vast scale, and the ones that didn't. Fascinated by the intersection of artistic expression and human behavior, Val has made it her mission throughout her career to create moving, uplifting and transformative work, in musical performance, songwriting, theatre, and now in the speaking realm as well.
She brings the concept of "collective effervescence" (first coined by pioneering sociologist Émile Durkheim) to joyful life in her keynotes, creating connection and leaving a lasting impact on every audience she encounters. Her work is especially timely, and sorely needed, in this era of global disconnection, guardedness, frayed social fabric, and pervasive loneliness. And it is essential in corporate settings, where studies show that self-trust, playfulness and expression directly improve productivity and team cohesion: expressiveness improves effectiveness. Val's presentations on resilience, courage and optimism will deeply resonate with your audience, and her dynamism and energy will make your event a huge success.

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    Lead with Confidence into the Unknown: Creativity as a Tool for Optimism

    45 - 60 - 90 minutes

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    Confidence, leadership, playfulness, creativity—these are all skills that improve with practice (not simply traits that you either have or you don’t). Val takes audiences on a music-filled journey toward more creative leadership, illustrated by bold stories from her own life as well as astounding lessons from one of the greatest leaders in history, Ernest Shackleton. This empowering presentation, with its emphasis on mindset, story and expression to uplift and connect people, is ideal for organizations looking to ignite innovation and teamwork and cultivate truly creative, optimistic leaders.
    Perfect for multi-audience conferences or corporate events of all sizes. This is Val's most requested keynote!

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    Pivot with Courage: Finding Resilience through Creativity and Connection

    45 - 60 - 75 minutes

    Keynote

    We are all born creative, full of imagination and unafraid to make mistakes. And these qualities are often dulled by time—but they don’t have to be. It’s by reconnecting with our innate confidence (as well as with each other) that we can face crisis, change, and fear with agility and grace. Val provides powerful insights on how to do this through her own unique stories of overcoming adversity, punctuated by songs which elevate and clarify her message. This moving, resonant presentation is excellent for any organization wishing to help their people be more creative, connected and fearless.
    Perfect for multi-audience conferences or corporate events of all sizes.

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    Overcome Fear with Optimism, Resilience and Courage

    45 - 60 minutes

    Keynote

    It’s been said that the human brain is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones; and so our natural state is easily skewed toward pessimism, fearfulness and an abundance of caution. But great achievements are fueled by bravery, optimism and—sometimes counterintuitively—playfulness. Now more than ever we need to cultivate these qualities; and in this compelling presentation Val takes to the stage with her six-string electric violin and shows us how. An effervescent collection of adventures from her own life (as an awkward student, rebellious daughter, struggling Army cadet, nervous backup musician to rock stars, self-critical theater artist…), in which crisis forced her to face repeatedly into her greatest fears while also learning to let go of perfectionism and be more playful, inspires people to rise to their own challenges and do the same. 

    Perfect for departmental or organization-wide events.

Sample of Organizations That Have Benefitedfrom Val's Insights and Unique Expertise

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Lasting Relationships: People Want to Work with Val Again and Again!

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Val Vigoda is an extraordinary talent.I’ve had the privilege of working with Val on various projects for nearly 20 years, and have witnessed firsthand her artistry, charisma, and keen intelligence. Her gifts as a highly effective communicator, both onstage and off, are undeniable. 
Val is not only a virtuoso performer, but also a writer/creator of beautiful music and deeply human and moving theatrical works, all of which make her a powerful and empathetic collaborator. 
I marvel at how she combines music and story for maximum insight and impact. 
Whether she’s performing on stage or writing behind the scenes, she does so with a level of dedication, warmth and authenticity that draws people in and leaves them profoundly affected.
I’m very impressed by her latest presentation, which masterfully blends inspiration, intellect, and heart. It should be required listening at every corporate conference, business school, and university. 



Mara Isaacs

Executive/Creative ProducerOctopus TheatricalsTony & Grammy Award Winner

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Val Vigoda is a beacon of inspiration. She exudes enthusiasm, grace, and sincerity: in her theatrical work and performances as she blends music and story, and now in her keynote concerts as she delivers messages of determination and resilience with down-to-earth approachability and self-effacing charm.
Val has created a skillful and soulful delivery system for thought-provoking, life-changing ideas, helping people rediscover their inner courage and optimism: something we all need in these turbulent times, especially in the corporate world.
As someone who has created hundreds of keynotes for senior technology executives during my many years at Microsoft and as a freelance speechwriter, I have repeatedly turned to my friend of 45 years. 
Through her decades of experience as a musician and composer, she has learned the fine art of collaboration that makes everyone involved shine. In short, creating with Val is a joy. I look forward to many more innovative projects with her on my team.


Nadine Kano

Business ChoreographerThe Arioso Group, LLCFormer Senior Director at Microsoft

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Val Vigoda is absolutely phenomenal onstage. Her energy is electric, her magnetism is undeniable, and her love for connecting with and inspiring audiences is unmatched. 
I’ve seen many speakers over the years, but Val’s presence stands out—it’s not just the content of her message, but the way she delivers it, with a passion and authenticity that instantly draws people in. She has a rare ability to create a genuine connection with everyone in the room.
Her powerful messages of resilience and optimism are amplified by the music she shares, creating a beautiful spiral of positivity and poignancy that makes a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to see her.
And Val is exactly the same offstage. She brings the same effervescent energy to every interaction, whether she’s performing for thousands or chatting with a small group. If you’re planning an event and want to make it incredibly uplifting and special, bring in Val!



Ernesto Verdugo

CEO and Co-FounderSpeak Internationally

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10 Reasons To Hire Val Vigoda

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  • A Refreshingly Unique Experience: My presentation stands out from typical conference fare, with a message that’s enhanced by music, making it riveting and unforgettable. Your audience will thank you for bringing me on board.

  • Low Maintenance, High Impact: I will make you look good and never create additional stress. I understand how many moving parts go into creating a beautifully run event; and so I am always meticulously prepared, bringing zero diva energy and 100% excellence. 

  • A Pleasure to Work With: I am committed to bringing the joy to every aspect of what I do, including every interaction with you and your team. I always remember what an honor it is to be able to deliver uplifting and empowering messages to people, and how special it is to be entrusted with your audience.

  • Punctuality is My Priority: I respect your schedule and always ensure my presentations end on time. They are diligently structured and timed out in advance to make absolutely sure of this.

  • I Captivate and Engage: My presentations are designed to be insightful, absorbing, and transformative, driving growth and positive behavioral shifts in your participants. This is deeply resonant, soul-nourishing stuff.

  • Tailored to Your Needs: I shape my material to suit your audience, ensuring that I communicate powerfully and directly to them, and that they leave not just satisfied, but thoroughly delighted and rejuvenated. 

  • Consistently Hitting it Out of the Park: My goal is to exceed expectations every time, earning raves and even repeat invitations—many presenters have invited me back over the past 25 years.

  • Flexible Compensation: I can be open to creative compensation arrangements because my priority is to inspire people. Let’s work together to make it happen.

  • Experienced and Aligned: With over 40 years as a performer, I very much understand your needs as an event planner. I am here to collaborate, and to serve. 

  • Your Win is My Win: I feel certain that when I contribute to the wild success of your event, you'll be overjoyed to invite me back, and to help spread my message further.

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