Steve Gilliland
Steve Gilliland is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on only 249 men and women worldwide since 1977. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup. In addition to being one of the most sought-after and top-rated speakers in the world, he is a prolific, accomplished author, evidenced by his books annually making the publishers’ bestseller lists and his being named Author of the Year. He was also named one of the Top 10 Motivational Speakers in 2015 by eSpeakers from over 9,000 candidates. He built a multimillion-dollar company from the ground up, which the Pittsburgh Business-Times named one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the region.
Steve was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, resides in North Carolina and travels throughout the world. He received his bachelor’s degree from Grove City College. He is a proud grandpa, devoted father of four boys and a loving husband to Diane. He learned great compassion for people and a commitment to a hard work and balanced life ethic at the knee of his highly principled Christian mother. Whether Steve is speaking at an event, writing about current issues that impact others or leading his own employees, he is not just a person who challenges people to change, he motivates them to do so. Steve’s personal vision is to wake up every morning and, through humor and inspiration, help others to discover and develop their potential and live life to fullness.