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Ben Nemtin

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author | Starred in The Buried Life | Created the World’s Greatest Bucket List

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and The Bucket List Journal. He was ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the world...

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Dr. Jody Carrington

Renowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expert | Bestselling Author

Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist and a charismatic keynote speaker celebrated for her profound expertise in human connections. As a leading authority in addressing co...

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Jesse Thistle

Historian & Bestselling Author | Assistant Professor of Métis Studies, York University

Jesse Thistle is a Métis-Cree Ph.D. candidate in History and an Assistant Professor at York University in Toronto. His research focuses on the intergenerational and historical trau...

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Jesse Lipscombe

Dynamic Leadership and Achievement Expert | Bestselling Author | Actor

Jesse Lipscombe is a powerful keynote speaker and expert on leadership, productivity and belonging. Jesse has inspired organizations to make significant changes in workplace cultur...

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Harrison Browne

First Transgender Professional Athlete | Outspoken Advocate for LGBTQ Rights | Heated Rivalry Actor

Harrison Browne made history as the first transgender athlete in North American professional sports, breaking barriers for future generations of LGBTQ+ athletes. During his three s...

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Anthony Morgan

Host, The Nature of Things | Leading Collaboration Expert

Anthony Morgan is an innovation leader and collaboration guru who helps organizations solve complex problems by harnessing the power of human curiosity and creativity. He delivers...

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Jessica Moorhouse

Money Expert | Media Personality | Podcast Host | Author

Jessica Moorhouse is a leading Canadian money expert, TV personality, and personal finance educator. She is an Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada® and the host of the chart-top...

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Doug Griffiths

President & CEO, 13 Ways Inc. | Bestselling Author, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community | Community Enthusiast, Building and Consulting

Doug Griffiths is a wildly popular community strategist and author of two best-selling editions of “13 Ways to Kill Your Community”. He has supported, guided and inspired hundreds...

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Harnarayan Singh

Play-by-Play Commentator, Hockey Night in Canada | National Bestselling Author

Harnarayan Singh, born and raised in small-town Alberta, has become one of Canada’s top media personalities. He has over 800 games of experience as an NHL broadcaster. Known for hi...

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Amanda Lindhout

Kidnapping Survivor | New York Times Bestselling Author | Expert on Resilience and Extraordinary Mindset

Amanda Lindhout isn’t just another resilience speaker. She survived 460 days as a hostage in Somalia and turned that experience into tools for leaders and teams navigating a fast-c...

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Scott Wabano

Creative Director | TV & Podcast Host | Advocate

Often blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with contemporary fashion, media, and digital culture, Scott Wabano is an award-winning fashion stylist and designer, creative di...

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Eric Termuende

Building Tomorrow’s Greatest Places to Work

Eric Termuende is the Co-Founder of NoW of Work, author of Rethink Work, trusted advisor, and award-winning speaker on leadership, culture, and the future of work. His research int...

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Dr. David Suzuki

Award-Winning Scientist, Environmentalist & Broadcaster

Dr. David Suzuki has made it his life’s work to help humanity understand, appreciate, respect and protect nature. A scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzu...

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Darian Kovacs

Award-Winning Digital Marketing Specialist | Founding Partner, Jelly Marketing

Darian Kovacs is the Indigenous founder of Vancouver-based SEO company Jelly Digital Marketing & PR & digital marketing course Jelly Academy. He brings 15 years of marketing experi...

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Adam Growe

Host, Cash Cab

Adam Growe has become a familiar face as the host of Cash Cab now in its 10th Season. A professional comedian and host/MC, Adam performs at events, conferences and theatres, and ha...

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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

Super Bowl Champion and Medical Doctor

When you need a speaker who embodies excellence, balance, and values-based leadership, hire Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Laurent is a nine-year NFL veteran, a Super Bowl LIV Champion,...

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Nikolas Badminton

Chief Futurist at futurist.com

Nikolas Badminton is a world-renowned global futurist speaker and Chief Futurist at Futurist.com. He mentors top executives and the highest levels of government to create bold visi...

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Prasanna Ranganathan

DEIB Advisor & Consultant | Speaker & Correspondent | Writer & Columnist

Prasanna Ranganathan is a documentary producer, DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging) consultant and advisor, speaker, writer, arts columnist, and form...

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Madison Tevlin

Accessibility & Inclusion Advocate | Famed Content Creator | Model & Actor

Madison Tevlin is an acclaimed keynote speaker, a trailblazing advocate for inclusion and Down syndrome, and a celebrated content creator whose magnetic presence captivates audienc...

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Jennifer Moss

Future Focused Workplace Expert | Award Winning Author | Journalist

Jennifer Moss is an international speaker, award-winning journalist, and author. She is also a workplace culture strategist and the cofounder of the Work Better Institute, a global...

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Sarah McVanel

Global Recognition & Workplace Culture Expert

Sarah McVanel is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. She created F.R.O.G. Forever Recognize Others’ GreatnessTM...

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Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Award-Winning Business Consultant | Bestselling Author | Former Member of Parliament

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a visionary leader at the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and social transformation. She is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at Queen’s Universi...

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Daniel Lewis

Human-Centric Workplace Culture & Sales Expert | Motivational Storyteller

Author, entrepreneur, and international keynote speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award-winning tea company T By Daniel. Daniel helps people and organizations adopt...

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Dambisa Moyo

Global Economist | Bestselling Author

Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a pre-eminent thinker, who influences key decision-makers in strategic investment and public policy. She is respected for her unique perspectives, her balance o...

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Andre De Grasse

Sprint Superstar | Seven-Time Olympic Medallist

Andre De Grasse is the most decorated Olympian in Canadian history, with an incredible seven medals to his name. His legendary status was further cemented at the 2024 Paris Olympic...

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Barbara Corcoran

Business Thought Leader, ABC’s Shark Tank | Founder of the Corcoran Group

Best known as the brilliant, brash, and beloved “Shark” on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show, Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran is one of North America’s most recognized and respe...

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Kardinal Offishall

Jamaican-Canadian Multi-Award Winning Music Icon | TV Star | Producer | Executive and Philanthropist

Originating from Toronto, Canada, Kardinal Offishall has become an icon in the global music scene. He has collaborated with the world’s biggest artists, such as Rihanna, Drake, Lad...

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Paul Bissonnette

Co-Host, Spittin’ Chiclets | Former NHL Player

Paul Bissonnette, affectionately known as “Biz Nasty,” is a former NHL player turned media personality, podcast host, and social media influencer. After a successful career with th...

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André Picard

Award-Winning National Health Writer

André Picard is one of Canada’s leading health and public policy commentators. He has worked as a health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail since 1987. He is also the au...

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Kate Beirness

Host, SportsCentre TSN | Founder, Her Mark Canada

Kate Beirness is a leading voice in Canadian sports broadcasting, serving as the host for all Toronto Raptors broadcasts and the CFL on TSN. Her journey to the forefront of sports...

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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Resiliency Scholar | Multi-Award Winning Author

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an educational behaviorist (one of very few in the world) and a globally recognized speaker and scholar, is also your friendly neighborhood scientist who m...

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Arlene Dickinson

“Dragon” on Dragons’ Den | CEO of Venture Communications

Arlene Dickinson is a visionary entrepreneur and leader with a remarkable track record of success. She is the Founder and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture ca...

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Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren

#1 Bestselling Author, Crossroads | Inspiring Community Leader | Health & Mental Wellness Advocate

Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren is one of Canada’s most profound and inspiring voices on resilience, leadership, and high-performance health. His remarkable journey from adversity to purpose is...

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Sickboy

Top-Rated Canadian Podcast | North America’s Revolutionary Voice in Health and Wellness

The three guys who make up Sickboy – Jeremie Saunders, Taylor Macgillivary and Brian Stever – are hilarious, ridiculously insightful and determined to break down the stigmas associ...

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Jeremie Saunders

Host of Sickboy Podcast

Jeremie Saunders is an award-winning actor, producer, and host of the popular podcast Sickboy. Born and raised on the East Coast of Canada, Jeremie has become a leading voice in re...

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Stephanie Nolen

Veteran Foreign Correspondent | New York Times Global Health Reporter

Stephanie Nolen is the global health reporter for The New York Times, with over 30 years of experience. She has reported from more than 80 countries, covering war zones, humanitari...

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Raia “Coach” Carey

Celebrated Coach | Media Maverick | Manager of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at SickKids Foundation

Raia ‘Coach’ Carey is a firm believer that everyone is capable of greatness, and she’s made a career of empowering others to reach it. Coach Carey is a captivating motivational spe...

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Brandi Morin

Indigenous Author, Journalist | Survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis

Brandi Morinis an acclaimed Cree/Iroquois/French journalist from Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Canada, who has dedicated over a decade to amplifying Indigenous voices and shedding...

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Dr. Roberta Bondar

First Canadian Woman In Space | One of TIME Magazine’s “World’s Best Explorers”

The world’s first neurologist in space, Dr. Roberta Bondar is globally recognized for her pioneering contributions to space medicine research, fine art photography and environmenta...

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Rinki Sethi

Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), BILL

Rinki Sethi is Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at BILL, responsible for leading efforts to protect its information and technology assets and advising t...

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Kofi Hope

Rhodes Scholar | CEO & Co-Founder, Monumental

Kofi Hope is a Rhodes Scholar and has a Doctorate in Politics from Oxford University. He is the co-founder of Monumental, a Toronto-based strategic advisory firm. He writes a month...

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Sarah Edmondson

Co-Host, A Little Bit Culty | Author, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life

As a working actor and artistic professional, Sarah Edmondson has been a mainstay in the industry for more than 25 years. Among her many film and TV roles, a breakout performance i...

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Ross Simmonds

Leading Digital Marketing Strategist & Entrepreneur

Ross Simmonds is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist who helps B2B & SaaS brands use content marketing, SEO, content distribution, and technology to unlock new levels of organ...

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Mark Brand

Entrepreneur | Pioneering Chef | Founder, A Better Life Foundation

Mark Brand is a pioneering chef and entrepreneur in the field of Social Impact and Community Development. Along with leading his five organizations, Brand is a Stanford fellow, Pro...

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Heather Thomson

Retail and Consumer Behaviour Expert

Heather Thomson is the Executive Director of the Alberta School of Business – Centre for Cities and Communities. As one of the founders of the centre, Heather is mentoring the next...

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Geoff Colvin

Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune | Bestselling Author

Experience counts in serious times. For four decades at Fortune, Geoff Colvin has covered the economic, political, technological, and competitive forces disrupting business and how...

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Daymond John

Star of ABC’s Shark Tank | CEO & Founder, FUBU | CEO and President, Shark Branding

An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his operation into the basement. J...

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Sage Paul

Award-Winning Artist & Designer | Artistic Director, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

Sage Paul is an urban Denesuliné tskwe based in Toronto. She is a member of the English River First Nation. An award-winning artist and designer, Sage is also a recognized leader o...

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Althia Raj

Canadian Political Journalist | Member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery | CBC “At Issue” Panellist

Althia Raj is an Ottawa-based political journalist and a member of the CBC’s “At Issue” panel. She previously served as The Huffington Post Canada’s senior editorial manager and it...

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Ricky Forbes

Professional Storm Chaser & Action Adventurer

Ricky is the driver for one of North America’s best professional storm chasing teams, and star of the hit show Tornado Hunters. Additionally, he has hosted “Woods’ Canada’s Greates...

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Jessi Cruickshank

Beloved Television and Media Personality

Jessi Cruickshank is a well-known Canadian television host and popular media personality. This Vancouver native started her career as the only female in an all-male improv group al...

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Karina LeBlanc

CM, OLY, HCapt (Royal Canadian Navy) | President of Operations and General Manager, Portland Thorns

Karina is a retired Olympic bronze medalist and professional athlete who has the distinguished honor of being one of the longest-serving soccer players in Canadian national team hi...

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Andrew Au

Transformation & Modern Leadership Expert | Managing Partner, Intercept

When companies like Microsoft, FedEx, and 3M want to accelerate innovation, they call Andrew Au. Referred to by Forbes as a “digital transformation expert”, Andrew helps organizati...

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Anderson Cooper

Anchor, CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° | Famed American Journalist | Television Personality

Anderson Cooper is the anchor of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°, a global newscast that goes beyond the headlines with in-depth reporting and investigations. The show airs weeknights a...

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James Altucher

Serial Entrepreneur & Business Media Personality | Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author | Host, The James Altucher Show

James Altucher’s entrepreneurial career began in 1996 when he founded Reset. Inc, a website design firm, while still working for HBO. His clients included Wu Tang Clan, American Ex...

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Robert Herjavec

Star of ABC’s Shark Tank | Business Leader | Bestselling Author

Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. The Star of ABC’s Shark Tank and his family arrived in North America on a boat. His family escaped Com...

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Dr. Linda Duxbury

Canada’s Most Accomplished Work-Life Balance Expert

Dr. Linda Duxbury is Canada’s most accomplished researcher, writer and speaker and work-life balance. With her work, she has influenced policy and attitudes and created supportive...

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Susan Cain

Expert on Leadership & Innovation | NYT Bestselling Author

Susan Cain is the author of the bestsellers Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts, and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking, which has been t...

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Terry O’Reilly

Host, Under The Influence | Author, Age of Persuasion: How Marketing Ate Our Culture

Terry has won a few hundred national and international awards for writing and has directed such notable actors as Alec Baldwin, Ellen DeGeneres, Kiefer Sutherland, Bob Newhart, Mar...

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Cesar Kuriyama

Founder, 1 Second Everyday

Cesar was born in Peru but grew up a math and science nerd in New Jersey. A passion for movies and storytelling ultimately drew him to study several artistic fields at Pratt Instit...

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