SettingsAmerican self-help writers
Abraham J. Twerski
Abraham Joshua Twerski (אֲבְרָהָם יְהוֹשֻׁע טווערסקי; born October 6, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American Hasidic rabbi, a scion of the Chernobil Hasidic dynasty, and a psychiatri...
Abraham Joshua Twerski (אֲבְרָהָם יְהוֹשֻׁע טווערסקי; born October 6, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American Hasidic rabbi, a scion of the Chernobil Hasidic dynasty, and a psychiatri...
Alan Downs
Alan Downs Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author who is in private practice in Los Angeles, California.
Alan Downs Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and author who is in private practice in Los Angeles, California.
Alan Lakein
Alan Lakein is a well-known author on personal time management, including How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life which has sold over 3 million copies.
Alan Lakein is a well-known author on personal time management, including How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life which has sold over 3 million copies.
Alan Loy McGinnis
Alan Loy McGinnis (10 November 1933, Friendswood, Texas - 9 January 2005, Glendale, California) was an author, Christian psychotherapist, and founder and director of the Valley Counseling Center...
Alan Loy McGinnis (10 November 1933, Friendswood, Texas - 9 January 2005, Glendale, California) was an author, Christian psychotherapist, and founder and director of the Valley Counseling Center...
Albert Ellis (psychologist)
Albert Ellis (September 27, 1913 – July 24, 2007) was an American psychologist who in 1955 developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
Albert Ellis (September 27, 1913 – July 24, 2007) was an American psychologist who in 1955 developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
Alec Greven
Alec Greven is a New York Times bestselling child self-help author.
Alec Greven is a New York Times bestselling child self-help author.
Aliza Sherman
Aliza Sherman (Uh-LEE-zuh; born December 19, 1964, Honolulu, Hawaii) is a new media entrepreneur, author, women's issues activist, and international speaker.
Aliza Sherman (Uh-LEE-zuh; born December 19, 1964, Honolulu, Hawaii) is a new media entrepreneur, author, women's issues activist, and international speaker.
Amy Applebaum
Amy Applebaum is an American self-help writer, professional speaker, and well-known life coach.
Amy Applebaum is an American self-help writer, professional speaker, and well-known life coach.
Andy Andrews
Andy Andrews (born on May 22, 1959) is an American author of self-help/advice books and a corporate speaker, known for his 2002 bestselling book The Traveler's Gift.
Andy Andrews (born on May 22, 1959) is an American author of self-help/advice books and a corporate speaker, known for his 2002 bestselling book The Traveler's Gift.
Angela Lansbury
Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE is an English-born US-naturalized actress and singer in theatre, television, and motion pictures.
Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE is an English-born US-naturalized actress and singer in theatre, television, and motion pictures.
Anthony de Mello
Anthony de Mello was a Jesuit priest and psychotherapist who became widely known for his books on spirituality.
Anthony de Mello was a Jesuit priest and psychotherapist who became widely known for his books on spirituality.
Anthony Robbins Foundation
The Anthony Robbins Foundation is a charitable organisation created and chaired by motivational speaker, Tony Robbins.
The Anthony Robbins Foundation is a charitable organisation created and chaired by motivational speaker, Tony Robbins.
Ariane de Bonvoisin
Ariane de Bonvoisin is an author, entrepreneur and an expert on change.
Ariane de Bonvoisin is an author, entrepreneur and an expert on change.
Barbara De Angelis
Barbara De Angelis (born March 4, 1951) is an American relationship consultant, lecturer and author, TV personality, relationship and personal growth adviser.
Barbara De Angelis (born March 4, 1951) is an American relationship consultant, lecturer and author, TV personality, relationship and personal growth adviser.
Barbara Sher
Barbara Sher is a speaker, career/lifestyle coach, and best-selling author of seven books on goal achievement.
Barbara Sher is a speaker, career/lifestyle coach, and best-selling author of seven books on goal achievement.
Barry Farber
Barry M. Farber is an American conservative radio talk show host, author and language-learning enthusiast.
Barry M. Farber is an American conservative radio talk show host, author and language-learning enthusiast.
Bob Griffiths
Bob Griffiths (Henry Robert Griffiths), born April 16, 1938, is an author, playwright, and professional speaker.
Bob Griffiths (Henry Robert Griffiths), born April 16, 1938, is an author, playwright, and professional speaker.
Byron Katie
Byron Kathleen Mitchell, better known as Byron Katie, born December 6, 1942, is an American speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as "The Work of Byron Katie" or si...
Byron Kathleen Mitchell, better known as Byron Katie, born December 6, 1942, is an American speaker and author who teaches a method of self-inquiry known as "The Work of Byron Katie" or si...
Carol Queen
Carol Queen is an American author, editor, sociologist and sexologist active in the sex-positive feminism movement.
Carol Queen is an American author, editor, sociologist and sexologist active in the sex-positive feminism movement.
Caroline Knapp
Caroline Knapp (November 8, 1959 - June 3, 2002) was an American writer and columnist whose candid best-selling memoir Drinking: A Love Story recounted her 20-year battle with alcoholism.
Caroline Knapp (November 8, 1959 - June 3, 2002) was an American writer and columnist whose candid best-selling memoir Drinking: A Love Story recounted her 20-year battle with alcoholism.
Caroline Myss
Caroline Myss (pronounced mace) is an American medical intuitive and mystic as well as the author of numerous books and audio tapes, including five New York Times Best Sellers: Anatomy of ...
Caroline Myss (pronounced mace) is an American medical intuitive and mystic as well as the author of numerous books and audio tapes, including five New York Times Best Sellers: Anatomy of ...
Charles F. Haanel
Charles Francis Haanel (May 22, 1866 – November 27, 1949) was a noted American New Thought author and a businessman.
Charles Francis Haanel (May 22, 1866 – November 27, 1949) was a noted American New Thought author and a businessman.
Charles Faulkner
Charles Faulkner, (born 12 January 1952), is an American, currently living in England, who is a master NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) practitioner and trainer, life coach, motivational speak...
Charles Faulkner, (born 12 January 1952), is an American, currently living in England, who is a master NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) practitioner and trainer, life coach, motivational speak...
Charles J. Givens
Charles J. Givens (February 5, 1941 - July 12, 1998) was a bestselling author of two books on Financial literacy.
Charles J. Givens (February 5, 1941 - July 12, 1998) was a bestselling author of two books on Financial literacy.
Charles Silverstein
Dr. Charles Silverstein is an American writer, therapist and gay activist.
Dr. Charles Silverstein is an American writer, therapist and gay activist.
Cherry Boone
Cheryl "Cherry" O'Neill is an American writer, author and singer.
Cheryl "Cherry" O'Neill is an American writer, author and singer.
Chin Ning Chu
Chin-Ning Chu was a Chinese American business consultant, and a bestselling business management author in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Chin-Ning Chu was a Chinese American business consultant, and a bestselling business management author in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Chip St. Clair
Chip Anthony St. Clair is an American author and Motivational Speaker, best known for his inspirational memoir that gave people strength while reading it during many protests and verbal wars aga...
Chip Anthony St. Clair is an American author and Motivational Speaker, best known for his inspirational memoir that gave people strength while reading it during many protests and verbal wars aga...
Christian Claudio
Christian Claudio, (born on 17 June 1973 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was a two time member of the Puerto Rican national taekwondo Olympic team.
Christian Claudio, (born on 17 June 1973 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) was a two time member of the Puerto Rican national taekwondo Olympic team.
Chérie Carter-Scott
Dr. Chérie Carter Scott born May 30, 1949 in Long Branch, New Jersey, is the author of several bestselling self-help and life-coaching publications.
Dr. Chérie Carter Scott born May 30, 1949 in Long Branch, New Jersey, is the author of several bestselling self-help and life-coaching publications.
Cosmic ordering
Cosmic ordering is the name given to a version of positive thinking that was renamed by Bärbel Mohr of Munich, Germany.
Cosmic ordering is the name given to a version of positive thinking that was renamed by Bärbel Mohr of Munich, Germany.
Dale Carnegie
Dale Breckenridge Carnegie (originally Carnagey until 1922 and possibly somewhat later) (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer, lecturer, and the developer of famous...
Dale Breckenridge Carnegie (originally Carnagey until 1922 and possibly somewhat later) (November 24, 1888 – November 1, 1955) was an American writer, lecturer, and the developer of famous...
Dan Millman
Dan Millman is a former Trampolining world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor and college professor, and an author of fourteen self-help books, currently published in 29...
Dan Millman is a former Trampolining world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor and college professor, and an author of fourteen self-help books, currently published in 29...
Dan Poynter
Dan Poynter is an American author, consultant, publisher, professional speaker and parachute designer.
Dan Poynter is an American author, consultant, publisher, professional speaker and parachute designer.
Daniel Amen
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist, self-help advisor, author and medical director of the Amen Clinic.
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist, self-help advisor, author and medical director of the Amen Clinic.
Daniel G. Amen
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist, medical director of the Amen Clinics., and multiple New York Times bestselling author.
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. is a child and adult psychiatrist, medical director of the Amen Clinics., and multiple New York Times bestselling author.
Danny Yamashiro
Danny Yamashiro (born December 5, 1967) survived a deadly 400 foot fall from the famed ridge of the historic Nuuanu Pali in Honolulu, Hawaii at 18.
Danny Yamashiro (born December 5, 1967) survived a deadly 400 foot fall from the famed ridge of the historic Nuuanu Pali in Honolulu, Hawaii at 18.
Dave Pelzer
David James Pelzer is an American author, best known for his 1995 memoir of childhood abuse, A Child Called "It".
David James Pelzer is an American author, best known for his 1995 memoir of childhood abuse, A Child Called "It".
David Allen (author)
David Allen is a productivity consultant who is best known as the creator of the time management method known as "Getting Things Done".
David Allen is a productivity consultant who is best known as the creator of the time management method known as "Getting Things Done".
David Bach (author)
David L. Bach is an American financial author, television personality, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and founder of FinishRich.com.
David L. Bach is an American financial author, television personality, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and founder of FinishRich.com.
David D. Burns
David D. Burns is an adjunct professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the author of the best-selling book Fe...
David D. Burns is an adjunct professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the author of the best-selling book Fe...
David Duke
David Ernest Duke (born July 1, 1950) is a former Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan an American activist and writer, and former Republican Louisiana State Representative.
David Ernest Duke (born July 1, 1950) is a former Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan an American activist and writer, and former Republican Louisiana State Representative.
David Emerald Womeldorff
David Emerald Womeldorff (born John David Womeldorff in 1954 in Columbus, Ohio) is an author, consultant, master facilitator, executive coach and speaker.
David Emerald Womeldorff (born John David Womeldorff in 1954 in Columbus, Ohio) is an author, consultant, master facilitator, executive coach and speaker.
David J. Lieberman
David J. Lieberman, author of books such as Never Be Lied To Again; Get Anyone to Do Anything; Instant Analysis; Make Peace with Anyone; How to Change Anybody and You Can R...
David J. Lieberman, author of books such as Never Be Lied To Again; Get Anyone to Do Anything; Instant Analysis; Make Peace with Anyone; How to Change Anybody and You Can R...
David Viscott
David Viscott, was an American psychiatrist, author, businessman, and media personality.
David Viscott, was an American psychiatrist, author, businessman, and media personality.
Debra Evans
Debra Evans is an American writer known for her books on issues related to contemporary Christian spirituality, reproductive health, women's wellness, and family relationships.
Debra Evans is an American writer known for her books on issues related to contemporary Christian spirituality, reproductive health, women's wellness, and family relationships.
Dennis Marcellino
Dennis Marcellino (born January 17, 1948) is an American musician, speaker and author of psychology, philosophy, theology and political books.
Dennis Marcellino (born January 17, 1948) is an American musician, speaker and author of psychology, philosophy, theology and political books.
Dennis Matthies
Dennis Matthies (born April 12, 1946) received a B.S. in physics from MIT in 1968 and an M.A. in Philosophy and Humanities in 1981 from Stanford University, where he taught until 1997.
Dennis Matthies (born April 12, 1946) received a B.S. in physics from MIT in 1968 and an M.A. in Philosophy and Humanities in 1981 from Stanford University, where he taught until 1997.
Diane Kennedy
Diane Kennedy is an American CPA, speaker, and financial writer.
Diane Kennedy is an American CPA, speaker, and financial writer.
Dianna Booher
Dianna Booher (born January 13, 1948) is an American author, consultant, and keynote speaker on the topic of business communication.
Dianna Booher (born January 13, 1948) is an American author, consultant, and keynote speaker on the topic of business communication.
Eda LeShan
Eda LeShan was an American writer, television host, counselor, educator, and playwright.
Eda LeShan was an American writer, television host, counselor, educator, and playwright.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D. was a psychiatrist, a pioneer in Near-death studies and the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, where she first discussed what is now known as t...
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D. was a psychiatrist, a pioneer in Near-death studies and the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, where she first discussed what is now known as t...
Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn
Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn is an American author and journalist who covers science, health, and society.
Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn is an American author and journalist who covers science, health, and society.
Elizabeth Wagele
Elizabeth Wagele is an American artist, musician, writer of books on personality types: the Enneagram of Personality and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Elizabeth Wagele is an American artist, musician, writer of books on personality types: the Enneagram of Personality and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Florence Scovel Shinn
Florence Scovel Shinn was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
Florence Scovel Shinn was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
Frank Bettger
Franklin Lyle (Frank) Bettger (1888–1981) was a salesman and self-help author.
Franklin Lyle (Frank) Bettger (1888–1981) was a salesman and self-help author.
Gail Saltz
Dr. Gail Saltz is an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, bestselling author and television commentator.
Dr. Gail Saltz is an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, bestselling author and television commentator.
Gary Null
Gary Michael Null is an American talk radio host and author on alternative and complementary medicine and nutrition.
Gary Michael Null is an American talk radio host and author on alternative and complementary medicine and nutrition.
Gerald Krefetz
Gerald Krefetz is an American author specializing in financial topics.
Gerald Krefetz is an American author specializing in financial topics.
Greg Smith (broadcaster/speaker)
Greg Smith (broadcaster/speaker) (born March 25, 1964) is an American motivational speaker and disability advocate who hosted a live weekly syndicated radio talk show about disability issues cal...
Greg Smith (broadcaster/speaker) (born March 25, 1964) is an American motivational speaker and disability advocate who hosted a live weekly syndicated radio talk show about disability issues cal...
Guy Finley
Guy Finley (born February 22, 1949) is an American self-help writer, philosopher, and spiritual teacher, and former professional songwriter and musician.
Guy Finley (born February 22, 1949) is an American self-help writer, philosopher, and spiritual teacher, and former professional songwriter and musician.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. is an American author best known for his inspirational book, Life's Little Instruction Book, which was a New York Times bestseller.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. is an American author best known for his inspirational book, Life's Little Instruction Book, which was a New York Times bestseller.
Harry Browne
Harry Browne was an American libertarian writer, politician, and free-market investment analyst.
Harry Browne was an American libertarian writer, politician, and free-market investment analyst.
Harville Hendrix
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., is an author of relationship self-help books and with his wife Helen LaKelly Hunt is the creator of Imago Relationship Therapy.
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., is an author of relationship self-help books and with his wife Helen LaKelly Hunt is the creator of Imago Relationship Therapy.
Helen Andelin
Helen Berry Andelin is the founder of the Fascinating Womanhood Movement, beginning with the women's marriage classes she taught in the early 1960s.
Helen Berry Andelin is the founder of the Fascinating Womanhood Movement, beginning with the women's marriage classes she taught in the early 1960s.
Horace Fletcher
Horace Fletcher (1849–1919) was an American health-food faddist of the Victorian era who earned the nickname "The Great Masticator," by arguing that food should be chewed thirty two times – or, ...
Horace Fletcher (1849–1919) was an American health-food faddist of the Victorian era who earned the nickname "The Great Masticator," by arguing that food should be chewed thirty two times – or, ...
Hubbard Cobb
Hubbard Cobb (appr. 1917 - 9/27/2006) was an American writer.
Hubbard Cobb (appr. 1917 - 9/27/2006) was an American writer.
Ian K. Smith
Dr. Ian K. Smith, M.D. is an American physician and author best known for his appearances on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club series, The View, and as a correspondent for NBC News.
Dr. Ian K. Smith, M.D. is an American physician and author best known for his appearances on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club series, The View, and as a correspondent for NBC News.
James J. Crist
James J. Crist, Ph.D., CSAC, is a psychologist and a certified substance abuse counselor in Woodbridge, Virginia.
James J. Crist, Ph.D., CSAC, is a psychologist and a certified substance abuse counselor in Woodbridge, Virginia.
James Scurlock
James Duncan Scurlock is an American director, producer, writer and financial adviser.
James Duncan Scurlock is an American director, producer, writer and financial adviser.
Jay McGraw
Jay Phillip McGraw (born September 12, 1979 in Wichita County, Texas) is the son of Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw.
Jay Phillip McGraw (born September 12, 1979 in Wichita County, Texas) is the son of Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw.
Jeff Davidson (speaker)
Jeff Davidson is a self-help author and speaker based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Jeff Davidson is a self-help author and speaker based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Jeff VanVonderen
Jeff VanVonderen is an author, motivational speaker, former pastor, and interventionist who is best known for his appearances on A&E reality show Intervention.
Jeff VanVonderen is an author, motivational speaker, former pastor, and interventionist who is best known for his appearances on A&E reality show Intervention.
Jess Winfield
Jess Winfield (b. March 8, 1961) is an American novelist, self-help author, and television writer.
Jess Winfield (b. March 8, 1961) is an American novelist, self-help author, and television writer.
Jesse Lee Peterson
Jesse Lee Peterson is president and founder of The Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny, an American group dedicated to a conservative agenda among African Americans.
Jesse Lee Peterson is president and founder of The Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny, an American group dedicated to a conservative agenda among African Americans.
Joe Kort
Joe Kort (born 1963) is an openly gay American clinical social worker, clinical sexologist, author, lecturer, and facilitator of workshops.
Joe Kort (born 1963) is an openly gay American clinical social worker, clinical sexologist, author, lecturer, and facilitator of workshops.
Joel Osteen
Joel Scott Osteen is an American author, televangelist, and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.
Joel Scott Osteen is an American author, televangelist, and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.
John Bradshaw (author)
John Elliot Bradshaw (born June 29, 1933) is an American educator, counselor, motivational speaker and author who has hosted a number of PBS television programs on topics such as addiction, reco...
John Elliot Bradshaw (born June 29, 1933) is an American educator, counselor, motivational speaker and author who has hosted a number of PBS television programs on topics such as addiction, reco...
John C. Maxwell
John Calvin Maxwell is an evangelical Christian author, speaker, and pastor who has written more than 60 books, primarily focusing on leadership.
John Calvin Maxwell is an evangelical Christian author, speaker, and pastor who has written more than 60 books, primarily focusing on leadership.
John F. Murray
Dr. John F. Murray is a Palm Beach, Florida based clinical and sport performance psychologist who first introduced the concept of scoring the mental side of a sport in developing the MPI or "Men...
Dr. John F. Murray is a Palm Beach, Florida based clinical and sport performance psychologist who first introduced the concept of scoring the mental side of a sport in developing the MPI or "Men...
John Gray (U.S. author)
John Gray (born 1951) is an American relationship counselor, lecturer and author who has several university degrees received under a variety of circumstances.
John Gray (born 1951) is an American relationship counselor, lecturer and author who has several university degrees received under a variety of circumstances.
John Robbins (author)
John Robbins (born October 26, 1947) is an American author, who popularized the links among nutrition, environmentalism, and animal rights.
John Robbins (born October 26, 1947) is an American author, who popularized the links among nutrition, environmentalism, and animal rights.
John Strelecky
John P. Strelecky (born September 13, 1969) is a best-selling American author, and inspirational speaker.
John P. Strelecky (born September 13, 1969) is a best-selling American author, and inspirational speaker.
Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon is an American business consultant, best-selling author, and keynote speaker.
Jon Gordon is an American business consultant, best-selling author, and keynote speaker.
Jon Rappoport
Jon Rappoport (born April 16, 1938) is an American journalist and author, currently living in San Diego, California with his wife, Dr. Laura Thompson, with whom he does much work advocating alte...
Jon Rappoport (born April 16, 1938) is an American journalist and author, currently living in San Diego, California with his wife, Dr. Laura Thompson, with whom he does much work advocating alte...
Jordan Goldman
Jordan Goldman is an American businessman best known as the founder chief executive officer of Unigo.
Jordan Goldman is an American businessman best known as the founder chief executive officer of Unigo.
Joseph Murphy (author)
Joseph Murphy was New Thought minister ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science and author.
Joseph Murphy was New Thought minister ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science and author.
Joyce Meyer
Joyce Meyer (born Pauline Joyce Hutchison; June 4, 1943) is a Charismatic Christian author and speaker.
Joyce Meyer (born Pauline Joyce Hutchison; June 4, 1943) is a Charismatic Christian author and speaker.
Judith Appelbaum
Judith Appelbaum is an American editor, consultant and author.
Judith Appelbaum is an American editor, consultant and author.
Judith Orloff
Judith Orloff, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist who incorporates psychic intuition and energy medicine into her practice.
Judith Orloff, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist who incorporates psychic intuition and energy medicine into her practice.
Julia Cameron
Julia B. Cameron (born March 4, 1948 in Illinois) is an American teacher, author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, composer, and journalist.
Julia B. Cameron (born March 4, 1948 in Illinois) is an American teacher, author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, composer, and journalist.
Karen Salmansohn
Karen Salmansohn is a best selling self-help book author with over one million books sold.
Karen Salmansohn is a best selling self-help book author with over one million books sold.
Kathy Freston
Kathy Freston is an American self-help author and health and wellness expert, best known as the author of the Quantum Wellness series.
Kathy Freston is an American self-help author and health and wellness expert, best known as the author of the Quantum Wellness series.
Keith Ablow
Keith Russell Ablow is an American psychiatrist, expert witness, New York Times best-selling author of fiction and nonfiction, and television personality who hosted a national, daily syndica...
Keith Russell Ablow is an American psychiatrist, expert witness, New York Times best-selling author of fiction and nonfiction, and television personality who hosted a national, daily syndica...
Ken Keyes, Jr.
Ken Keyes, Jr. (January 19, 1921, Atlanta, Georgia – December 20, 1995, Coos Bay, Oregon) was a personal growth author and lecturer, and the creator of the Living Love method, a self-help system.
Ken Keyes, Jr. (January 19, 1921, Atlanta, Georgia – December 20, 1995, Coos Bay, Oregon) was a personal growth author and lecturer, and the creator of the Living Love method, a self-help system.
L. M. Heroux
L. M. Heroux is an often quoted writer.
L. M. Heroux is an often quoted writer.
L. Ron Hubbard
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911January 24, 1986), better known as L. Ron Hubbard (and often referred to by his initials, LRH or as Elron), was an American pulp fiction...
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911January 24, 1986), better known as L. Ron Hubbard (and often referred to by his initials, LRH or as Elron), was an American pulp fiction...
Larry Winget
Larry Winget is a professional motivational speaker, bestselling author and television personality.
Larry Winget is a professional motivational speaker, bestselling author and television personality.
Laura Day
Laura Day, (born March 22, 1959) is the author of several self-help books, focusing on intuition.
Laura Day, (born March 22, 1959) is the author of several self-help books, focusing on intuition.
Laura Huxley
Laura Huxley (née Archera) (November 2, 1911 – December 13, 2007) was a musician, author, psychological counselor and lecturer.
Laura Huxley (née Archera) (November 2, 1911 – December 13, 2007) was a musician, author, psychological counselor and lecturer.
Laura Schlessinger
Laura Catherine Schlessinger is an American talk radio host, socially conservative commentator and author.
Laura Catherine Schlessinger is an American talk radio host, socially conservative commentator and author.
Lauren Grandcolas
Lauren Grandcolas was one of the passengers on board United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, who made calls, providing information about the hijacking of the flight as part of the Septe...
Lauren Grandcolas was one of the passengers on board United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, who made calls, providing information about the hijacking of the flight as part of the Septe...
Laurence Boldt
Laurence G. Boldt (b. 1954) is the author of Zen and the Art of Making a Living, Zen Soup, The Tao of Abundance and How to Find the Work You Love.
Laurence G. Boldt (b. 1954) is the author of Zen and the Art of Making a Living, Zen Soup, The Tao of Abundance and How to Find the Work You Love.
Lawrence LeShan
Lawrence LeShan is a psychologist, educator and the author of the best-selling How to Meditate, one of the first practical guides to meditation.
Lawrence LeShan is a psychologist, educator and the author of the best-selling How to Meditate, one of the first practical guides to meditation.
Leo Buscaglia
Felice Leonardo "Leo" Buscaglia Ph.D. (31 March 1924 – 12 June 1998), also known as "Dr Love," was an author and motivational speaker, and a professor in the Department of Special Educatio...
Felice Leonardo "Leo" Buscaglia Ph.D. (31 March 1924 – 12 June 1998), also known as "Dr Love," was an author and motivational speaker, and a professor in the Department of Special Educatio...
Lloyd Kenyon Jones
Lloyd Kenyon Jones was a newspaper journalist, lecturer, and author who was raised in Wisconsin and became associated with the religion of Spiritualism during the early 20th century.
Lloyd Kenyon Jones was a newspaper journalist, lecturer, and author who was raised in Wisconsin and became associated with the religion of Spiritualism during the early 20th century.
Lorna Jean Moorhead
Lorna J. Moorhead is a mother, author, natural health consultant, health columnist and a health advocate.
Lorna J. Moorhead is a mother, author, natural health consultant, health columnist and a health advocate.
Louise Hay
Louise Hay (born October 8, 1926) is an American motivational author, and the founder of Hay House, a publishing company.
Louise Hay (born October 8, 1926) is an American motivational author, and the founder of Hay House, a publishing company.
Lucinda Bassett
Lucinda Redick Bassett is an American self-help author and motivational speaker and keynote presenter.
Lucinda Redick Bassett is an American self-help author and motivational speaker and keynote presenter.
Lynn Caine
Lynn Caine (1924–1987) was an American author and publishing agent at Little, Brown and Company.
Lynn Caine (1924–1987) was an American author and publishing agent at Little, Brown and Company.
M. Scott Peck
Morgan Scott Peck (23 May 1936 – 25 September 2005) was an American psychiatrist and best-selling author, best known for his first book, The Road Less Traveled, published in 1978.
Morgan Scott Peck (23 May 1936 – 25 September 2005) was an American psychiatrist and best-selling author, best known for his first book, The Road Less Traveled, published in 1978.
Mallika Chopra
Mallika Chopra (born 1972) is an Indian American author and businesswoman.
Mallika Chopra (born 1972) is an Indian American author and businesswoman.
Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson (born July 8, 1952) is a spiritual activist, author, lecturer and founder of The Peace Alliance, a grass roots campaign supporting legislation currently before Congress to es...
Marianne Williamson (born July 8, 1952) is a spiritual activist, author, lecturer and founder of The Peace Alliance, a grass roots campaign supporting legislation currently before Congress to es...
Marilyn vos Savant
Marilyn vos Savant (; born August 11, 1946) is an American magazine columnist, author, lecturer, and playwright who rose to fame through her listing in the Guinness Book of World Records und...
Marilyn vos Savant (; born August 11, 1946) is an American magazine columnist, author, lecturer, and playwright who rose to fame through her listing in the Guinness Book of World Records und...
Mark de Solla Price
Mark de Solla Price (born May 17, 1960 in New Haven, Connecticut) is an author, journalist, public speaker, civil rights activist, and HIV/AIDS educator.
Mark de Solla Price (born May 17, 1960 in New Haven, Connecticut) is an author, journalist, public speaker, civil rights activist, and HIV/AIDS educator.
Mark Epstein
Mark Epstein, M.D. (b. 1953), is an American psychiatrist who has written extensively about Buddhism and psychotherapy.
Mark Epstein, M.D. (b. 1953), is an American psychiatrist who has written extensively about Buddhism and psychotherapy.
Mark Victor Hansen
Mark Victor Hansen (born January 1948) is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author.
Mark Victor Hansen (born January 1948) is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author.
Marshall Vian Summers
Marshall Vian Summers, born on January 28, 1949, is a US-born writer, public speaker, spiritual teacher, and the founder of The Society for The Greater Community Way of Knowledge.
Marshall Vian Summers, born on January 28, 1949, is a US-born writer, public speaker, spiritual teacher, and the founder of The Society for The Greater Community Way of Knowledge.
Martha Beck
Martha Nibley Beck is an American sociologist, therapist, life coach and best-selling author.
Martha Nibley Beck is an American sociologist, therapist, life coach and best-selling author.
Martha Whitmore Hickman
Martha Whitmore Hickman (1925- ) is an American author.
Martha Whitmore Hickman (1925- ) is an American author.
Martin Seligman
Martin E. P. "Marty" Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books.
Martin E. P. "Marty" Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books.
Maureen G. Mulvaney
Maureen G. Mulvaney, better known as MGM, is a former American special education teacher and college psychology instructor.
Maureen G. Mulvaney, better known as MGM, is a former American special education teacher and college psychology instructor.
Max D. Adams
Max D. Adams, born in Los Angeles California, is an American screenwriter.
Max D. Adams, born in Los Angeles California, is an American screenwriter.
Maxwell Maltz
Maxwell Maltz (March 10, 1899 – April 7, 1975) was an American cosmetic surgeon and author of Psycho-Cybernetics, which was a system of ideas that he claimed could improve one's self-image.
Maxwell Maltz (March 10, 1899 – April 7, 1975) was an American cosmetic surgeon and author of Psycho-Cybernetics, which was a system of ideas that he claimed could improve one's self-image.
Michael J. Gelb
Michael J. Gelb is a writer and trainer in personal development.
Michael J. Gelb is a writer and trainer in personal development.
Michael Mirdad
Michael Mirdad is a spiritual teacher, healer, and author who teaches the awareness of Love, Light, and Christ consciousness.
Michael Mirdad is a spiritual teacher, healer, and author who teaches the awareness of Love, Light, and Christ consciousness.
Michael R. Crider
Michael R. Crider is the author of the parenting book, The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth and the First Year of Fatherhood.
Michael R. Crider is the author of the parenting book, The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth and the First Year of Fatherhood.
Michael Simmons (author)
Michael Simmons is the author of the bestselling book,The Student Success Manifesto: How to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Prosperity, which has received testimonials from Mark Victo...
Michael Simmons is the author of the bestselling book,The Student Success Manifesto: How to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Prosperity, which has received testimonials from Mark Victo...
Mike Maloney
Michael Maloney born February 13, 1956 is a precious metals investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and a recognized authority on monetary history and economics.
Michael Maloney born February 13, 1956 is a precious metals investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and a recognized authority on monetary history and economics.
Napoleon Hill
Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was an American author who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature.
Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was an American author who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature.
Nicholas Lore
Nicholas Ayars “Nick” Lore is a pioneer in career design methodology and multiple intelligences, author, and the founder of the Rockport Institute.
Nicholas Ayars “Nick” Lore is a pioneer in career design methodology and multiple intelligences, author, and the founder of the Rockport Institute.
Norman E. Rosenthal
Norman E. Rosenthal is a South African, author, psychiatrist and scientist who in the 1980s first described winter depression or seasonal affective disorder, and pioneered the use of light ther...
Norman E. Rosenthal is a South African, author, psychiatrist and scientist who in the 1980s first described winter depression or seasonal affective disorder, and pioneered the use of light ther...
Norman Vincent Peale
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Orison Swett Marden
Orison Swett Marden (1850 - 1924) was an American writer associated with the New Thought Movement.
Orison Swett Marden (1850 - 1924) was an American writer associated with the New Thought Movement.
Paul Meier (author)
Paul Meier, is an American Doctor of Medicine and Christian author of several self help books as well as a series of Christian novels, the Third Millennium series, which according to its pu...
Paul Meier, is an American Doctor of Medicine and Christian author of several self help books as well as a series of Christian novels, the Third Millennium series, which according to its pu...
Peter McWilliams
Peter Alexander McWilliams was a writer and self-publisher of best-selling self-help books.
Peter Alexander McWilliams was a writer and self-publisher of best-selling self-help books.
Phil McGraw
Phillip Calvin McGraw best known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, former psychologist, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002.
Phillip Calvin McGraw best known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality, author, former psychologist, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002.
Reneau Z. Peurifoy
Reneau Z. Peurifoy (October 14, 1949 –) is an author who has had three books published.
Reneau Z. Peurifoy (October 14, 1949 –) is an author who has had three books published.
Renee Grant-Williams
Renee Grant-Williams is a vocal coach living in Nashville, TN. She is also an active classical singer, conductor, communication skills expert, and published author.
Renee Grant-Williams is a vocal coach living in Nashville, TN. She is also an active classical singer, conductor, communication skills expert, and published author.
Richard Carlson (author)
Richard Carlson Ph.D. (May 16, 1961 – December 13, 2006) was an American author, psychotherapist, and motivational speaker, who rose to fame with the success of his book, Don’t Sweat the...
Richard Carlson Ph.D. (May 16, 1961 – December 13, 2006) was an American author, psychotherapist, and motivational speaker, who rose to fame with the success of his book, Don’t Sweat the...
Richard Nelson Bolles
Richard Nelson Bolles is a former Episcopal clergyman, and the author of the best-selling job-hunting book, What Color Is Your Parachute? Bolles grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, and after a...
Richard Nelson Bolles is a former Episcopal clergyman, and the author of the best-selling job-hunting book, What Color Is Your Parachute? Bolles grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, and after a...
Robert Dilts
Robert Dilts (born March 21, 1955) has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard ...
Robert Dilts (born March 21, 1955) has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard ...
Robert E. Griswold
Robert E. (Bob) Griswold (born January 1, 1935, Chicago, Illinois) is an American author, educator, composer and business leader, and a long-time leader in the field of human potential developme...
Robert E. (Bob) Griswold (born January 1, 1935, Chicago, Illinois) is an American author, educator, composer and business leader, and a long-time leader in the field of human potential developme...
Robert G. Allen (author)
Robert G. Allen is a Canadian-American businessman, financial writer, real estate investor, and motivational speaker.
Robert G. Allen is a Canadian-American businessman, financial writer, real estate investor, and motivational speaker.
Robert J. Ringer
Robert J. Ringer (born 1938) is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of several best-selling self-help books.
Robert J. Ringer (born 1938) is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of several best-selling self-help books.
Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist, and occasional financial commentator.
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist, and occasional financial commentator.
Rosalind Wiseman
Rosalind Wiseman is an American parenting educator and author of several publications.
Rosalind Wiseman is an American parenting educator and author of several publications.
Samm Sinclair Baker
Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/coauthor of many how-to and self-help books, most notably The Complete Scarsdale Medical ...
Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/coauthor of many how-to and self-help books, most notably The Complete Scarsdale Medical ...
Scott Haltzman
Dr. Scott David Haltzman (born in 1960 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American psychiatrist, relationship counselor, and author.
Dr. Scott David Haltzman (born in 1960 in Allentown, Pennsylvania) is an American psychiatrist, relationship counselor, and author.
Sean Covey
Sean Covey is an American author, motivational speaker, and publishing executive providing business leadership and time management educational tools for organizations and individuals.
Sean Covey is an American author, motivational speaker, and publishing executive providing business leadership and time management educational tools for organizations and individuals.
Sean Stephenson
Sean Clinch Stephenson (born May 5, 1979) is an American therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker.
Sean Clinch Stephenson (born May 5, 1979) is an American therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker.
Shakti Gawain
Shakti Gawain (born 30 September 1948) is an author and proponent of what she calls "personal development".
Shakti Gawain (born 30 September 1948) is an author and proponent of what she calls "personal development".
Sharon Lechter
Sharon L. Lechter is an American accountant, author, businesswoman, investor, international speaker, and philanthropist.
Sharon L. Lechter is an American accountant, author, businesswoman, investor, international speaker, and philanthropist.
Shaunti Feldhahn
Shaunti Feldhahn is the best-selling author of For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men, which has sold 1 million copies in 15 different languages since 2004.
Shaunti Feldhahn is the best-selling author of For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men, which has sold 1 million copies in 15 different languages since 2004.
Sheila Ellison
Sheila Ellison is an author, and nationally recognized speaker on successful parenting.
Sheila Ellison is an author, and nationally recognized speaker on successful parenting.
Sheldon Kopp
Sheldon Kopp (29 March 1929 – 29 March 1999) was a psychotherapist and author, based in Washington, D.C.
Sheldon Kopp (29 March 1929 – 29 March 1999) was a psychotherapist and author, based in Washington, D.C.
Sherry Argov
Sherry Argov is an American writer.
Sherry Argov is an American writer.
Spencer Johnson (writer)
Spencer Johnson is known for the ValueTales series of children's books, and for his 1998 motivational book Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Lif...
Spencer Johnson is known for the ValueTales series of children's books, and for his 1998 motivational book Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Lif...
Stan Dale
Stan Dale was a radio broadcaster, writer, teacher, and founder of the Human Awareness Institute in 1968.
Stan Dale was a radio broadcaster, writer, teacher, and founder of the Human Awareness Institute in 1968.
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham (born March 6, 1951) is a Muslim educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Stedman Graham (born March 6, 1951) is a Muslim educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Stefan Swanepoel
Stefan J. M. Swanepoel, is an American business executive, author and motivational speaker.
Stefan J. M. Swanepoel, is an American business executive, author and motivational speaker.
Stephanie Palmer
Stephanie Palmer helps creative people learn to pitch ideas and advance their projects.
Stephanie Palmer helps creative people learn to pitch ideas and advance their projects.
Stephen Covey
Stephen Richards Covey is the author of the best-selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Stephen Richards Covey is the author of the best-selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Stephen LaBerge
Stephen LaBerge is a psychophysiologist and a leader in the scientific study of lucid dreaming.
Stephen LaBerge is a psychophysiologist and a leader in the scientific study of lucid dreaming.
Stephen Manes
Stephen Manes (born January 8, 1949) wrote the "Digital Tools" column that appeared in every issue of Forbes until recently when he left the publication.
Stephen Manes (born January 8, 1949) wrote the "Digital Tools" column that appeared in every issue of Forbes until recently when he left the publication.
Susan Cain
Susan Cain is an American writer and lecturer.
Susan Cain is an American writer and lecturer.
Susan L. Taylor
Susan L. Taylor (born January 23, 1946) is an American editor, writer, and journalist.
Susan L. Taylor (born January 23, 1946) is an American editor, writer, and journalist.
Susan M. Campbell
Susan M. Campbell, Ph.D. (born July 16, 1941) is an American self-help author, relationship coach and seminar leader.
Susan M. Campbell, Ph.D. (born July 16, 1941) is an American self-help author, relationship coach and seminar leader.
Susan Wilson Solovic
Susan Wilson Solovic (born in 1950 as Susan Wilson) is an American entrepreneur and author.
Susan Wilson Solovic (born in 1950 as Susan Wilson) is an American entrepreneur and author.
Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers is an American actress, author, singer and businesswoman, known for her television roles as Chrissy Snow on Three's Company and as Carol Lambert on Step by Step.
Suzanne Somers is an American actress, author, singer and businesswoman, known for her television roles as Chrissy Snow on Three's Company and as Carol Lambert on Step by Step.
Suze Orman
Susan Lynn "Suze" Orman is an American financial advisor, author, motivational speaker, and television host.
Susan Lynn "Suze" Orman is an American financial advisor, author, motivational speaker, and television host.
Svenya Nimmons
Svenya Nimmons is Svenya Catrice Nimmons was born on March 24, 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the parents of Tyrone and Johanna Nimmons.
Svenya Nimmons is Svenya Catrice Nimmons was born on March 24, 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the parents of Tyrone and Johanna Nimmons.
Sylvia Browne
Sylvia Browne is an American author who describes herself as a psychic and spiritual medium.
Sylvia Browne is an American author who describes herself as a psychic and spiritual medium.
Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann (born May 7, 1951) is an American radio host, author, former psychotherapist and entrepreneur, and progressive political commentator.
Thom Hartmann (born May 7, 1951) is an American radio host, author, former psychotherapist and entrepreneur, and progressive political commentator.
Timothy Gallwey
W. Timothy Gallwey (born 1938 in San Francisco, California) is an author who has written a series of books in which he has set forth a new methodology for coaching and for the development of per...
W. Timothy Gallwey (born 1938 in San Francisco, California) is an author who has written a series of books in which he has set forth a new methodology for coaching and for the development of per...
Tina Yothers
Kristina Louise "Tina" Yothers is an American actress and singer.
Kristina Louise "Tina" Yothers is an American actress and singer.
Todd Siler
Todd Siler, Ph.D. is an American multimedia artist, author, educator, and inventor, equally well known for his art and for his work in creativity research.
Todd Siler, Ph.D. is an American multimedia artist, author, educator, and inventor, equally well known for his art and for his work in creativity research.
Tolly Burkan
Tolly Burkan, also known as Bruce Burkan, (born May 17, 1948 in New York City) is a firewalking spokesman.
Tolly Burkan, also known as Bruce Burkan, (born May 17, 1948 in New York City) is a firewalking spokesman.
Tony Robbins
Anthony "Tony" Robbins (born February 29, 1960) is an American self-help author and motivational speaker.
Anthony "Tony" Robbins (born February 29, 1960) is an American self-help author and motivational speaker.
Uell Stanley Andersen
Uell Stanley Andersen was a successful self-help and short story author in the 1950s and 1960s, most known for his book, Three Magic Words, a "forerunner to the Law of Attraction information".
Uell Stanley Andersen was a successful self-help and short story author in the 1950s and 1960s, most known for his book, Three Magic Words, a "forerunner to the Law of Attraction information".
Vernon Howard
Vernon Linwood Howard (March 16, 1918 - August 23, 1992) was an American spiritual teacher, author, and philosopher.
Vernon Linwood Howard (March 16, 1918 - August 23, 1992) was an American spiritual teacher, author, and philosopher.
Virginia Satir
Virginia Satir was an American author and psychotherapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy and her work with Systemic Constellations.
Virginia Satir was an American author and psychotherapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy and her work with Systemic Constellations.
W. Clement Stone
William Clement Stone was a businessman, philanthropist and New Thought self-help book author.
William Clement Stone was a businessman, philanthropist and New Thought self-help book author.
Wally Amos
Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr. (born July 1, 1936) is an American entrepreneur and author from Tallahassee, Florida.
Wallace "Wally" Amos, Jr. (born July 1, 1936) is an American entrepreneur and author from Tallahassee, Florida.
Wilfred J. Funk
Wilfred John Funk (20 March 1883–1 June 1965) was an author, poet, lexicographer, and publisher.
Wilfred John Funk (20 March 1883–1 June 1965) was an author, poet, lexicographer, and publisher.
William Glasser
William Glasser, M.D. is an American psychiatrist.
William Glasser, M.D. is an American psychiatrist.
William H. Maher
William H. Maher (1846–1913) was an American businessman and author.
William H. Maher (1846–1913) was an American businessman and author.
William R. Patterson
William R. Patterson is Chairman and CEO of The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC. He leads the firm's corporate strategy and development consulting efforts.
William R. Patterson is Chairman and CEO of The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC. He leads the firm's corporate strategy and development consulting efforts.
Zohra Sarwari
Zohra Sarwari is a Muslim author, business coach, entrepreneur, and international speaker living in Indiana, USA. She is the author of more than 12 books,and many E-books.
Zohra Sarwari is a Muslim author, business coach, entrepreneur, and international speaker living in Indiana, USA. She is the author of more than 12 books,and many E-books.