Ryan Haddon
Ryan Haddon is a certified Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Meditation Teacher, and Breathwork Facilitator with more than 18 years of experience helping others thrive. She has guided hu...
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Motivation & Inspiration
Motivation and Inspiration Speakers are uniquely equipped to tackle some of the most important conversations happening in organizations today. They bring not only knowledge and expertise, but the ability to connect ideas...
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Ben Nemtin
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...
Dr. Dana Sinclair
When the world’s most elite performers face their highest-pressure moments, they turn to Dr. Dana Sinclair. A globally recognized performance psychologist, Dr. Dana Sinclair has sp...
Dr. Jody Carrington
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...
Meridith Elliot Powell
Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP, CPAE is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, award-winning author, and business strategist who has built her career on one unshakable belief: ther...
Stephanie Case
International human rights lawyer, elite ultrarunner, and founder of Free to Run, Stephanie Case, has built a career at the intersection of humanitarian crises and extreme enduranc...
Ashley Callingbull
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model, host and First Nations activist from the Enoch Cree Nation. She is an actress on Blackstone, Tribal, The Great Salish Heist and was a conte...
Laura Lawrence
Laura Lawrence is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcaster, philanthropist, and mother of four. She mixes heart and humour with hard truths to...
Jesse Lipscombe
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...
Dr. Jane Barratt
Dr. Jane Barratt is an internationally recognized expert on ageing, health, and social policy. Holding a PhD in Public Health, she is known for examining how systems succeed or fai...
Harrison Browne
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...
Fotini Iconomopoulos
When organizations need to turn high-stakes conversations into high-impact outcomes, they book Fotini Iconomopoulos. As a globally recognized keynote speaker and bestselling author...
Layne (the Auctionista)
Layne (the Auctionista) is on a mission to fire up human connection and ignite transformation. Known to millions as The Auctionista, Layne is a non-binary Canadian entrepreneur, au...
Kate Robson
When organizations look for a speaker who combines deep clinical expertise with genuine human warmth, they book Kate Robson. As a registered psychotherapist and the bestselling aut...
Anthony Morgan
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...
Jessica Moorhouse
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...
Rory Gardiner
Rory Gardiner is an award-winning comedian, CCMA-nominated country artist, and former corporate software consultant who brings a unique blend of entertainment and enterprise insigh...
Doug Griffiths
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...
Joe O’Connor
Joe O’Connor is a globally recognized future of work expert and a leading authority on the four-day workweek, smart work design, and sustainable performance. As Co-founder and CEO...
Omari Newton
Omari Newton is an award-winning professional actor, writer, director and Ted X speaker. As a writer, his original Hip Hop theatre piece, Sal Capone, received critical acclaim and...
Darci Lang
For over 30 years, Darci Lang has shared her transformative belief that we all hold a magnifying glass over our own lives. She teaches that we must choose where to focus that lens:...
Harnarayan Singh
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...
Marc Champagne
Marc Champagne is a best-selling author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and futurist for the mind who helps corporate teams and individuals enhance their mental well-being. Leverag...
Shaun Peet
When elite organizations need to accelerate their results and unify their people, they book Shaun Peet. As a NASCAR World Pit Crew Champion and the Chief Kindness Officer for Track...
Manjit Minhas
Manjit Minhas is a dynamic Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and venture capitalist, best known as a star on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. As co-founder of Minhas Breweries & Distilleri...
Brandi Leifso
Brandi Leifso is a globally recognized entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author focused on leadership, decision-making, and performance under pressure. She is the Founder and CEO...
Dominick Gauthier
A business leader, world-class coach, mentor, fundraiser, broadcaster, and former Olympic mogul skier, Dominick Gauthier is one of the most influential minds in the Canadian Olympi...
Jennifer Heil
Jennifer Heil’s pursuit of challenging the status quo saw her circling the globe for over a decade of competition. As a result, she became the first freestyle skier to achieve the...
Amanda Lindhout
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...
Emily O’Brien
Emily O’Brien offers a powerful narrative on transformation that is as compelling as it is instructive. As founder of Comeback Snacks, Emily built a social enterprise that began in...
Kate Davis
Kate Davis is an award-winning comic, author, and sought-after international keynote speaker. She teaches audiences to “lighten up,” bringing them the balance and connectivity they...
Meghan Gardiner
Meghan Gardiner is an actor, playwright, and long‑standing advocate for violence prevention. Her advocacy began in 2003 with her acclaimed play ‘Dissolve’, inspired by her personal...
Shawn Casemore
Shawn Casemore is a sales expert, keynote speaker, consultant, and bestselling author who helps organizations create predictable, repeatable revenue growth through his Unstoppable...
Scott Wabano
Often blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with contemporary fashion, media, and digital culture, Scott Wabano is an award-winning fashion stylist and designer, creative di...
Joze Piranian
Joze Piranian is a Global Keynote Speaker, Author of Stop Holding Back: An Honest Guide to Turning Fear into Action (HarperCollins, 2026), and stand-up comedian who empowers people...
Ian Tyson
Since 1989, Ian Tyson has captivated audiences across North America with his unique blend of comedy, heart, and insight. A seasoned speaker and award-winning storyteller, Ian bring...
Rayhan Azmat
Rayhan Azmat’s leadership journey began with a diagnosis that changed everything. In his early twenties, he was diagnosed with an ultra-rare muscular condition affecting only two p...
Kendal Netmaker
Kendal Netmaker is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and dynamic keynote speaker on a mission to inspire and empower people around the world. By sharing his personal journey,...
Matthew Corkum
Matthew Corkum is a dynamic and passionate keynote speaker who fearlessly tackles difficult topics. He embodies a lifelong drive to excel in diverse settings, despite living with c...
Eric Termuende
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...
James Duthie
One of the most talented and humorous stars in sports broadcasting today, James Duthie is the host of TSN’s extensive NHL coverage, including the award-winning NHL on TSN. From cov...
Dr. David Suzuki
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...
John Langan
John Langan is a Saulteaux (pronounced So-Toe)/ Cree indigenous man from Keeseekoose First Nation, Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 Territory, and hails from the Bear Clan. A graduate of the...
Mariana Atencio
Mariana Atencio is on a mission to help people supercharge their careers, their workplace cultures, and their happiness by embracing the power of authenticity. Coming to America fr...
Orene “DJ O Show” Askew
Orene “DJ O Show” Askew is an Afro-Indigenous and 2Spirit award-winning DJ from BC’s west coast. Orene was born and raised on X̱wemelch’stn (Capilano) Reserve in North Vancouver, B...
Madison MacGregor
Madison MacGregor was born with the life-threatening health condition Cystic Fibrosis. She was a spokesperson for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis foundation for over 5 years. She’s de...
Dr. Eugenia Addy
Dr. Eugenia Addy is a scientist, educator, and social entrepreneur. As the CEO of Visions of Science, she is dedicated to equitable STEM access and community transformation. With a...
Dr. Naheed Dosani
Dr. Naheed Dosani is a dedicated palliative care physician and health justice activist. He champions equitable healthcare for those facing poverty and homelessness. For example, he...
Jason Cyrus
Jason Cyrus is a Canadian keynote speaker, entertainer, and hypnotherapist born in the coal mining village of Minto, New Brunswick. Known for his big heart, quick wit, and charisma...
Kevan Gilbert
Kevan Gilbert is a sought-after facilitator, thought leader, and educator known for his ability to create inclusive spaces that empower individuals and organizations to transform t...
Dr. Ashley Margeson
Dr. Ashley Margeson is a nationally recognized expert who equips teams, leaders, and organizations with the science-backed strategies they need to manage stress, optimize performan...
Cam F. Awesome
Cam F. Awesome is a National Champion Heavyweight Olympic boxer, former Captain of Team USA, author (Becoming Awesome: Defeating Average Through Gratitude and Resilience) and his s...
Ken Schmidt
Ken Schmidt is a keynote speaker, author, and leadership strategist known for helping drive the against-all-odds turnaround of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. In a marketplace where...
Seth Mattison
With his finger on the pulse of the changing nature of work and leadership, Seth Mattison blends storytelling from his own personal experience working with category-leading brands...
Daryl Davis
Daryl Davis is an internationally acclaimed musician, author, and speaker known as “The Rock’n’Roll Race Reconciliator.” While his professional career revolves around music, perfor...
Hal and Joanne
Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, BodyBreak Founders, have spent their lives advocating the importance of healthy living. For over 25 years, under the umbrella of BodyBreak, the dynam...
Melissa Agnes
As a strategic advisor and keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes has worked with NATO, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology companies, healthcare organiz...
Hilary Corna
Hilary Corna is a trailblazer, author and entrepreneur. An alumna of both Kansai Gaidai University and Elon University, Hilary has degrees in Asian/Pacific Studies and Internationa...
Andre Agassi
After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over...
Cassie Campbell-Pascall
Cassie Campbell-Pascall is one of Canada’s most popular female athletes. She is the former Captain of the Canadian National Women’s Hockey team. In 2002, Cassie led her team to Can...
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as Chairman and...
Donovan Bailey
Donovan Bailey left an indelible mark on the world of sports, transcending boundaries and becoming the most successful and celebrated sprinter in history. His relentless pursuit of...
Kevin Weekes
Twelve-year veteran NHL goaltender, Kevin Weekes, can also add the titles of broadcaster, philanthropist, and advocate to his already long list of accomplishments. In 1993, Weekes...
Carey Price
Carey Price is a generational talent who has continued the fabled goaltending tradition of the Montreal Canadiens alongside celebrated names like Plante, Dryden, and Roy. His rise...
Ethan Bear
Ethan Bear is a Plains Cree athlete, proud member of the Ochapowace Nation, and a powerful voice for courage, resilience, and cultural pride. Born and raised in rural Saskatchewan,...
Tara Renze
Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and emotional and positive intelligence practitioner. She helps people unlock purpose, elevate success, and create sustainable...
STORRY
STORRY is a fearless voice proving that true influence comes from vulnerability, courage, and radical honesty. She is an internationally acclaimed, two-time Juno-nominated singer-s...
Christine Sinclair
Christine Sinclair is one of the most influential athletes in Canadian history. She is also the most prolific goal scorer the world has seen. She served as captain of Canada’s Wome...
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
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,...
Prasanna Ranganathan
Prasanna Ranganathan is a documentary producer, DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging) consultant and advisor, speaker, writer, arts columnist, and form...
Steve Joordens
Professor Steve Joordens is an award-winning psychologist, educator, and global innovator passionate about learning and organizational transformation. As a Professor of Psychology...
Iliana Oris Valiente
Iliana Oris Valiente, CPA, CA is a recognized authority on artificial intelligence, future of work strategy, and global talent mobility. She has been featured across television, ra...
Nav Bhatia
Nav Bhatia, also known as the Official Toronto Raptors Superfan, has not missed a home game since the team’s inception in 1995. You’ll often see him at Scotiabank Arena, sitting in...
Madison Tevlin
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...
Devo Brown
Devo Brown is a nationally recognized television and radio host, currently seen across Canada on Breakfast Television, a popular morning show known for its engaging content and liv...
Martina Navratilova
When you book Martina Navratilova, you secure one of the most dominant and outspoken figures in modern sports history. Martina Navratilova is, in the words of Billie Jean King, “th...
Danièle Sauvageau
A true builder of the sport of hockey, Danièle Sauvageau has reached the pinnacle of her profession with her selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. This honour recog...
Jeremiah Brown
When companies want to increase goal commitment, adapt to change, strengthen resolve, and inspire their teams, they call Jeremiah Brown “The 4 Year Olympian.” Jeremiah is a change...
Molly Bloom
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. Her memoir, Molly’s Game, was adapted into an award-winning film of the same...
Rebecca Minkoff
An industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, accessories, footwear and apparel, Rebecca Minkoff’s modern bohemian designs are inspired by strong, confident and powerful women...
Samantha Nutt
Samantha Nutt is an award-winning humanitarian, bestselling author and acclaimed public speaker. A medical doctor and a founder of the renowned international humanitarian organizat...
Peter Mansbridge
Peter Mansbridge is one of the most respected journalists in Canadian history and host of “The Bridge” podcast. For decades, he was the calm, reassuring, and informative voice of t...
Jessica Campbell
In July 2024, Jessica Campbell etched her name in the history books when she was named assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken. Further, in the fall of 2024 she became the first fem...
Deion Sanders
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders is Head Coach of Colorado University Buffaloes’ Football program. An eight-time Pro Bowler, and two-time Super Bowl champion, Sanders play...
Jon Dorenbos
Jon Dorenbos is a former NFL player, acclaimed magician, and motivational speaker known for his resilience and energy. He played 14 seasons in the NFL and made two Pro Bowl appeara...
Chantal & Raine
Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida have been critical members of the global music scene for over 20 years. They have topped the charts with their original sounds — Chantal as a solo...
Laila Ali
Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, entrepreneur, and trusted wellness advocate. Laila is best known as the daughter of the late global icon, Muhammad Ali. She successfully built h...
Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins is an unparalleled powerhouse expert on mindset, life improvement, and behavior change. She is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, which has grown into one...
Duncan Wardle
Duncan Wardle is a globally recognized innovation keynote speaker and the former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney. During his three-decade career at Disney, Duncan helped...
Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre (GSP) was born and raised in St-Isidore, Quebec, a small town of about 2,000 people. Bullied as a child, he turned to Kyokushin karate at age 7, eventually earnin...
Mark Messier
Throughout a 25-year career spanning four decades, Mark Messier became the only player in NHL history to captain two different teams to the Stanley Cup, winning with the 1990 Edmon...
Anne T. Donahue
Anne T. Donahue is a writer and person from Cambridge, Ontario. Her first book, Nobody Cares, came out in 2018 and was a national bestseller. Currently, she writes a weekly newslet...
Vincenzo Guzzo
Guzzo is a sassy entertainment mogul who has disrupted the movie landscape by living and breathing the Canadian Dream. As the only son of Italian immigrants, he always believed he...
Dale Curd
Have you ever met someone who can instantly make you feel so comfortable you feel like they are your best friend and trusted confidante? Meet Dale Curd. Genuine, intuitive, approac...
Adam Kreek
Adam Kreek is one of North America’s leading leadership speakers and executive coaches. He trains and mentors leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, Pfizer, Shell, GE, Mercedes-Benz, L’Oréa...
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is a legendary tennis champion, equality advocate, and founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative. She is also the co-founder of World TeamTennis and ha...
Corey Hirsch
When booking a speaker on mental health, resilience, and high-performance teamwork, choose Corey Hirsch. Corey is a former NHL Goaltender, an Olympic Silver Medalist, and a Stanley...
Michelle Ray
Michelle Ray is a Hall of Fame business keynote speaker. A sought-after international leadership and change expert. An entrepreneur, an author, and an educator. Most importantly, M...
Seb Terry
Based in Venice, California, Seb Terry is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker known for his infectious passion for life. His journey, centered around his famous...
Dan Trommater
Dan Trommater works with purpose-driven teams who want to think differently so they can create more change that matters. He is passionate about empowering others to be better so th...
Harley Knife
Harley Knife, known by his Cree name “Good Morning Rising Sun,” is a proud member of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation from Treaty 6 territory and currently resides in Kelowna, BC. With...
Lital Marom
Lital Marom’s journey to becoming a global innovation powerhouse began on the technological frontlines of Europe, where she built software products from the ground up. As her influ...
Sarah McVanel
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...
Bruny Surin
Born in 1967 in Cap-Haïtien, Bruny Surin is celebrated as one of the world’s top sprinters. A four-time Olympian, he significantly contributed to Canada’s sporting history by helpi...
Celina Caesar-Chavannes
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...
Katelyn Duban
Katelyn Duban, originally hailing from Southern Alberta, Canada, is breaking ground as a first-generation farmer within her multi-generational family farm. Initially, she hadn’t pl...
Daniel Lewis
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...
Jim Harris
Jim Harris ranks among North America’s top thought leaders on AI, GenAI, disruption, and innovation. As one of the world’s leading keynote speakers, he delivers over 60 in-person a...
A Little Bit Culty
A Little Bit Culty is a wildly compelling podcast and a vital speaking series. It aims to help audiences understand, heal from, and avoid abusive #cultculture. Show hosts and forme...
Devon Brooks
Devon Brooks is an evoker. She defined a new market category in co-founding, Blo. Blo is the world’s first and largest franchise chain of Blow Dry Bars. Born from her second-year u...
Meg Soper
When you need powerful motivation combined with real, unforgettable laughter, book Meg Soper. Meg Soper is one of North America’s premier motivational humorists, serving as a profe...
Susan Aglukark
During a career that has spanned more than 30 years, Susan Aglukark’s journey as a singer-songwriter has led her to reflect on who she is, where she comes from and the importance o...
Vickie Kerr
Vickie Kerr is the fearless and down-to-earth founder of one of Canada’s most iconic snack brands — Miss Vickie’s. In 1987, she began making kettle-cooked chips in her farmhouse ki...
Justin Wren
Mercilessly bullied as a child, Justin Wren responded by transforming himself into a champion MMA fighter. Yet despite his success, he quietly questioned the significance of his ow...
Matthew Luhn
Matthew Luhn is a writer, story branding consultant and keynote speaker with over 25 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios and beyond. Alongs...
Merril Hoge
Throughout Merril Hoge’s NFL career, his time at ESPN, and his current platform in speaking and the head and health space, he has gained valuable insights into what it takes to ach...
Beverly Priestman
Beverly “Bev” Priestman (born 1986 in England) is an internationally recognized soccer coach. She is best known for leading the Canadian Women’s National Team to gold at the Tokyo...
Dr. Brynn Winegard
Dr. Brynn Winegard is a globally recognized expert in applied neuroscience and positive psychology for professionals. With over 25 years of experience in life sciences, medical res...
Diana Matheson
Diana Matheson is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist who was a member of Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team from 2003-2021. During her career Diana represented Canada over 200 t...
Alex Weber
With his contagious positive energy, ALEX WEBER immediately impacts audiences and ignites record-breaking achievements! Alex is an International Keynote Speaker, an Award-Winning H...
Shaun Majumder
Shaun Majumder had blossomed into one of Canada’s award-winning comedians in just a few short years. As a former cast member on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Majumder provided viewers...
Jon Montgomery
Jon Montgomery is a Canadian icon, celebrated both for his Olympic Gold Medal victory and for his role as the beloved host of CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada. His life became a whirl...
Jennifer Botterill
Jennifer Botterill is a consummate professional who brings a high-performance mindset to every opportunity. As one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes, she is a three-time Olympic...
Phil Wizard
Philip Kim, aka Phil Wizard, is a Canadian Breakdancer and Olympian from Vancouver, Canada. His journey into breaking began in 2009 when he was inspired by the Now or Never crew pe...
Andre De Grasse
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...
Barbara Corcoran
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...
Billy Anderson
Billy Anderson is an international speaker, executive leadership coach, and author of the book “Your Comfort Zone Is Killing You.” Previously, Billy was an advertising manager in E...
Tamara Beatty
Tamara Beatty is a Voice Coach on two hit television series: NBC’s Emmy Award-winning show “The Voice,” and Fox’s hit show “The Masked Singer.” Tamara has over twenty years of expe...
Mark Schulman
Mark Schulman is a monster drummer and motivational speaker with over 32 years of experience. A classically trained cellist, Mark started his career with the Los Angeles Junior Phi...
Humble the Poet
Kanwer Singh aka Humble The Poet is a Toronto-bred MC/Spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one of the world’s most unique cities. With his...
Jade Simmons
Jade Simmons is a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible. The world-class concert...
Steven Page
FOUNDING VOICE OF BARENAKED LADIES • ACCLAIMED SOLO ARTIST • KEYNOTE PERFORMER Book Steven Page for a keynote-plus-performance, fireside chat with songs, or as a polished host/MC....
Florence K
Since the release of her debut album 2005, Florence K has continually earned accolades for her wide-ranging musical approach. Free-spirited, open-minded, Florence sings in Spanish,...
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Lindsay Ell
Lindsay Ell is a force. Picking up a guitar when she was 8, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and philanthropist has played on some of the world’s biggest stages. Boasting thre...
Chantal Kreviazuk
Chantal Kreviazuk is a platinum-selling, Grammy and three-time Juno Award-winning artist from Winnipeg. In 2016, she returned with her sixth album “Hard Sail.” While raising her th...
Jully Black
Jully Black is a Platinum selling recording artist, Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Actor, Activist and Cultural Connector. She is a Canada Walk of Fame 2021 indu...
Michelle Stacy
Michelle Stacy is a dynamic business leader, keynote speaker, and board director known for building billion-dollar brands and driving business growth. As the former President of Ke...
Terry Ryan
Terry Ryan, a former NHL first-round draft pick turned actor, has found an extraordinary second act as an actor and entertainer. Selected eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens i...
Kate Beirness
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...
Dr. Gillian Mandich
Dr. Gillian Mandich is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of happiness and health. In a world where burnout and disconnection are on the rise, her evidence-based approa...
Tie Domi
Tie Domi is a former NHL enforcer who played 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Winnipeg Jets. Known for his aggressive and fearless playing style, Domi...
Tessa Bonhomme
Tessa Bonhomme is an Olympic gold medalist, TSN SportsCentre anchor, and a prominent figure in sports broadcasting. As a reporter and anchor for Canada’s most-watched sports news s...
Taylor Pendrith
Taylor Pendrith is a Canadian professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour. Known for his long drives and consistent performance, Pendrith captured his first PGA Tour victory at t...
Rachel Sheerin
Rachel Sheerin is an award-winning keynote speaker, emcee, and burnout expert on a mission to help people love their work and their lives. Rachel’s work experience spans both sides...
Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer, narrator, podcaster, bestselling author, and America’s most passionate advocate for the skilled trades. As CEO of the mikerowe...
Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and motivational speaker best known for his bold business moves and ownership of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. In 2011, his dedicatio...
Marina Iakovleva
Marina Iakovleva is the founder of the popular YouTube channel, Dating Beyond Borders, which explores the intersection of culture and communication trends worldwide. Through her wo...
Greg Stewart
Greg Stewart is a two-time Paralympic Champion in shot put. He competed in the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Born without a left arm below the elbow, Greg overcame ma...
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is a Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback, philanthropist, and respected business leader. Best known for leading the New Orleans Saints to their first Super Bowl champions...
David Gerard
David Gerard is Silicon Valley’s premier mystery entertainer. His mix of mentalism and magic has taken him around the world, garnering standing ovations from the world’s most sophi...
Archie Manning
Archie Manning is a football icon, philanthropist, and devoted family man whose influence goes far beyond sports. He played 15 seasons in the NFL and continues to inspire through h...
Mandy Gill
After building and scaling one of the most effective behavior change apps, Mandy Gill has one of the world’s largest datasets. The app, Hooked on Healthy Habits, provides data focu...
Robyn Benincasa
Robyn Benincasa is a World Champion Adventure Racer and a full-time San Diego Firefighter. For decades, she has competed in grueling, multi-day endurance events in the most remote...
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo
Known as America’s most-trusted celebrity psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is one of the most influential experts on stress—and the impact it has on peak performance, mental we...
Bill Taylor
Bill Taylor is the co-founder of Fast Company. This bold business magazine redefined the genre and chronicled the tech-driven revolution which transformed how businesses work. Chro...
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron, Ph.D. is a veteran of 2000 keynote presentations and workshops in 12 countries around the world! Jasmin received the “Certified Speaking Professional” designat...
Arlene Dickinson
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...
Jill Payne
Jill Payne is a high-impact performance coach, celebrity trainer, and an award-winning author. She created Energy Management, a powerful framework for building emotional capacity,...
Justin Forsett
Justin Forsett’s personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL. Former NFL running back Justin Forsett was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2008 and played for seven tea...
Doc Hendley
Doc Hendley is the Founder and President of Wine To Water, a global non-profit preserving life and dignity through the power of clean water. Wine To Water is committed to building...
Sandy Hudson
Sandy Hudson is a visionary strategist, community builder, and media producer who is a powerful force for transformative social change. Renowned for co-founding the Black Lives Mat...
Meaghan Mikkelson
After spending ten seasons with the National Women’s Hockey Team and starting a family with her husband Scott, Meaghan Mikkelson is currently balancing motherhood along with the de...
Laurie McIntosh
Some of the best lessons are taught in the moments between literacy and numeracy. This golden Storyteller, light bringer, and dreamer Laurie McIntosh is a Mama, teacher and author...
Sickboy
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...
Jeremie Saunders
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...
Saul Colt
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Trevor Linden
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Jaclyn Whittal
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Michelle Cederberg
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Jay Baer
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Allan Kehler
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Christophe Fox
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Chau Lui
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Josh Dueck
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Michael “Pinball” Clemons
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Robin Esrock
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Raia “Coach” Carey
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Brandi Morin
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Dr. Karyn Gordon
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Joe Roberts
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Tyler McGregor
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Molly Carlson
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Suneel Gupta
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Colin Angus
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Professor Maja
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Julie Angus
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Leah Hextall
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Jean-François Carrey
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Sébastien Sasseville
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Nataly Kogan
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Melanie Sodka
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Urs Koenig
Urs Koenig is a bestselling author, one of the world’s leading experts on humble leadership, a former UN peacekeeper and NATO peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultraend...
Robin Mazumder
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Nabil Karim
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Kofi Hope
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Ashley Freeborn
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Nicholas Johnson
Nicholas André G. Johnson has engaged in optimization and machine learning research at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, Oxford University and...
Sarah Edmondson
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...
Mark Brand
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...
Heather Thomson
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...
Linda Nazareth
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Mike Shoreman
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Alexandre Bilodeau
As a two-time Olympic champion, Alexandre Bilodeau is well placed to bear witness to the importance of the mental strength in athletic success. The same strength and determination...
Michel Falcon
Michel Falcon wrote the book about building people-first cultures. Literally. Michel is a restaurant and hospitality entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and bestselling au...
Zahra Ebrahim
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Pamela Barnum
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Josh Linkner
Josh Linkner – a New York Times bestselling author – is a rare blend of business, art, and science. On the business front, Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies,...
Justice Faith
Justice Faith, co-founder of Révolutionnaire and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, is a changemaker, social entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker. She is regularly invited to share h...
Kathleen Black
Kathleen Black is a globally recognized high-performance mindset & performance expert, bestselling author, and renowned transformational speaker. Her unique, holistic approach to e...
Glenn Cowan
Glenn Cowan founded ONE9 in 2013 while serving as an Assaulter Officer in Joint Task Force 2 and has grown ONE9 into one of Canada’s leading defence and security ecosystems with a...
Afterburner
Afterburner is a diverse team of elite military professionals composed of current and former Fighter Pilots. Their keynote speakers take the mindset and ways of working they learne...
Mark Black
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Josh Cassidy
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Daymond John
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...
Michelle McIvor
Michelle McIvor is a freelance journalist and the author of the national bestseller The Glow Code: A Cheat Sheet for Feeling, Looking, and Being Your Best at Any Age. She has ghost...
Cheryl Cran
Cheryl Cran, the founder of NextMapping™ and CEO of Synthesis at Work Inc., is a leading authority on the future of work. Named the #1 Future of Work influencer by Onalytica and a...
Gregory Robinson
A 33-year veteran of NASA, Gregory Robinson is the former director of the $10 billion dollar James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). With 100 times more power than its predecessor, the...
Vanessa Gilles
Vanessa Gilles is a celebrated Canadian soccer player and Olympian, known for her exceptional defensive skills and inspiring journey of perseverance. Raised in Ottawa, Vanessa tran...
Shea Emry
All-Star Middle Linebacker, Shea Emry, is one of the fiercest and nastiest players in the Canadian Football League and has been simultaneously tackling on a new field: men’s health...
Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier
Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue on the crucial issues of leadership resilience and work performance. Drawing...
Leslie Richardson
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Denise Lee Yohn
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Carly Patterson
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Hannah Ubl
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Johnny Quinn
Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn is a highly sought-after speaker for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Known for thought-provoking and action-packed content, Johnny is a t...
Harris III
Harris III (“the third”) is a top-rated speaker, award-winning illusionist and #1 bestselling author. As one of the most seasoned speakers in the world, he has performed and spoken...
Ariel Garten
As the founder of Muse, she told the world you could control computers with your mind, and made that dream a reality. It’s like science fiction brought to life for anyone to enjoy....
Stephanie Staples
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Andini Makosinski
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Marc Lafleur
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Philippe Richard Bertrand
Philippe Richard Bertrand is one of the founding partners of illuxi and Amplio Stratégies, and now serves as President and CEO. A recognized leader within the entrepreneurial ecosy...
Chad Foster
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Tony Chapman
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Ricky Forbes
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Dane Jensen
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Ryan Estis
Ryan Estis has over 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS,...
Michael (Arvaarluk) Kusugak
Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is an Inuit author and mesmerizing storyteller who takes audiences on a transcendent journey as he shares his experiences and love for his Arctic home. Mi...
Benjamin Alexander
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Dr. Stephanie Estima
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Tareq Hadhad
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Farkhunda Muhtaj
Farkhunda Muhtaj is a professional soccer player and social activist. She is the captain of the Afghanistan Women’s National Soccer Team and competes for Fortuna Sittard in the Dut...
Rob Kearney
As a professional strongman and the only openly gay man competing at the highest level of his sport, Rob has plenty of experience when it comes to overcoming obstacles, tackling st...
Paul Klein
Paul is a global thought leader, social change entrepreneur and author. In 2001, Paul founded Impakt, a B Corp that has helped corporations including Cadillac Fairview, De Beers, G...
Hénoc Muamba
Hénoc Muamba is a Congolese-Canadian professional football player and motivational speaker. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Hénoc and his family made Mississauga, Ontario...
Jessi Cruickshank
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...
Karina LeBlanc
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...
Brad Gushue
Drawing on his ability to craft exceptional teams for over two decades, Brad speaks with considerable depth about how to identify the right talent, create a winning plan, and build...
Georges “The Rock” Laraque
Fluently bilingual, Georges’ gregarious personality is matched only by the size of his heart. Known as an enforcer during his 13-year NHL career, “The Rock” is the recipient of bot...
Kwame Osei
Kwame Osei immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of four from Ghana, West Africa. They made a home in Rexdale, a less favourable neighbourhood in Toronto. Young and susce...
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Steven “ÉTIENNE” Langlois is an exciting blend of rockstar and educational consultant. He is an award-winning Canadian musician and recording artist and recipient of multiple Lifet...
Gabrielle Scrimshaw
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Jenn Lim
Jenn Lim wears a lot of hats — literally and figuratively. She’s a bestselling author and has been named one of the World’s Top 50 Keynote Speakers. She’s had the privilege of lead...
Joey Coleman
“When organizations like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen Australia, the World Bank, and Zappos need to boost their customers’ experience; they call on Joey Coleman for assistance. For...
Robert Buren
Robert Buren had been thrust into an unknown world of paraplegia at the age of 37. He broke his back in a mountain biking accident, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. As he...
Shashank Nigam
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Chantal Petitclerc
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Jay Shetty
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Jeff Adams
For Jeff Adams, a wheelchair is a vehicle for success. This six-time Paralympian and six-time World Champion in Athletics is living proof that focus, determination, and spirit are...
Robert Herjavec
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...
Dr. Wade Davis
Wade Davis is a Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. Between 2000 and 2013, he served as...
Tim Raines
Tim Raines finished his big league career as the most successful base stealer – ranked by percentage – in MLB history. He is now a part of baseball’s most exclusive club: The one p...
Catriona Le May Doan
Catriona Le May Doan has done what no other Canadian athlete has ever accomplished- she won an Olympic Gold medal and then successfully defended her Olympic Gold title. It is only...
Kevin Breel
Kevin Breel combines powerful mental health activism with light-hearted comedy to deliver unique and informative presentations to audiences worldwide. His TEDx Talk, “Confessions o...
Roger Haskett
Roger Haskett is an award-winning international keynote speaker and President of Engagement Unlimited. With his innovative keynotes and programs, he ignites positive transformation...
Micah Zandee-Hart
Micah Zandee-Hart wears #28 for the Canadian Women’s National Ice Hockey Team, recently helping the team win a Gold Medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Born and raised on...
Katty Kay
Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived and worked in the Middle East, South...
Jeannine Carter
Jeannine Carter is the former Head of Diversity Engagement at Facebook. Her inspirational style delivers a rare blend of impactful stories and lessons learned with actionable strat...
Greg Hemmings
Greg Hemmings is the founder of the production company, Hemmings House Pictures Ltd. Hemmings House has produced shows for global television partners such as CBC, W Network, OWN an...
Deborah Perry Piscone
Deborah Perry Piscione has uncovered how leaders are changing the mindsets of their companies and driving unprecedented innovation and growth as a result. Her intriguing work stems...
Dave Sanderson
“Dave is an inspirational survivor, author, and nationally sought-out leadership speaker. When US Airways Flight 1549, or ‘The Miracle on the Hudson,’ ditched into the Hudson River...
Mark McMorris
“Known for its flatness, love of the Roughriders and now…the best competition snowboarder in the world? Regina’s Mark McMorris has become the leader of a teenage groundswell sweepi...
Damon Stoudamire
Damon Stoudamire has proved people wrong his entire life. Prior to his career in pro basketball, the point guard was told he was “too short to play professionally.” In the 1995 NBA...
Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki is one of the most recognizable leaders in innovation, tech and marketing. Currently, Guy serves as the Chief Evangelist at Canva. Guy’s entertaining and informative t...
Metta World Peace
Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) played professional basketball for 18 years, becoming an NBA All-Star and earning a world champion ring as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He als...
Severn Cullis-Suzuki
Severn Cullis-Suzuki gained international attention at the age of 12. She delivered her famous speech at the Rio Earth Summit. There, she pleaded for delegates to preserve the plan...
Mike Shaw
Mike Shaw, a UBC Okanagan alumni and accomplished coach, comes to us from a background in action sports and freestyle skiing. Following a severe skiing accident in 2013, Mike had t...
Mary Young
A young entrepreneur, Mary is the CEO & Designer of her self-titled clothing line that launched in 2014, MARY YOUNG. Since its inception, the brand has earned significant exposure...
Marissa Papaconstantinou
Being born without a right foot has never got in the way of Marissa Papaconstantinou pursuing what she wanted to achieve in life. Originally a soccer and basketball player, Marissa...
Jamie Clarke
Jamie Clarke works with elite teams who win: Olympic teams, NHL teams, sales teams, leadership teams, and start-up teams. What connects them all is pressure. With his own hard-won...
Erik Brown
Erik Brown is the Founder of Hydronauts Diving, a premier recreational and technical diving school in Koh Tao, Thailand. In 2018, he was the only North American diver involved in t...
Clary Chambers (she/her)
A powerhouse in her own right, this ambitious, queer woman of colour who lives with a chronic illness is definitely one to spark joy in any room. Nicknamed Joy Queen by those close...
Bob Blumer
Gastronaut, artist and seven time Guinness World Record holder Bob Blumer is the creator and host of the television series’ Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment, and a produc...
Gayathri Shukla
Gayathri Shukla is a dynamic, thought-provoking speaker who inspires individuals to rise to their personal and collective potential. She is the Founder of a social enterprise, Camp...
Bruce Croxon
Bruce Croxon made his mark as a digital pioneer by co-founding Lavalife and revolutionizing how people connect. Under his direction, he grew this early tech start-up into the marqu...
Beau Lotto
Beau Lotto is a world-renowned expert in the science of perception. His thrilling keynotes reveal why trading certainty for doubt increases our capacity to adapt, lead, innovate an...
Mary Walsh
Mary Walsh is a comedian, actress and mental health advocate. She is best known for her Gemini-Award-winning work on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Outside of the entertainment in...
Lane Merrifield
Lane Merrifield is the creator of Club Penguin, the world’s largest children’s social network. Just 18 months after launch, Lane sold the company for $350 million and accepted his...
Kirstine Stewart
Kirstine Stewart was VP at Twitter Inc, leading North American media partnerships in tv, sports, gaming, music, news and government. Before her move to the US, she was Twitter’s fo...
Joel Cohen
As the Emmy award-winning writer and producer for The Simpsons, the longest-running American scripted primetime television series in history, Joel has been a key part of the show’s...
Joe Theismann
Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and the former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Most recently, he spent the last 2 decades working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an...
Eric O’Neill
Eric O’Neill is the subject of Universal Studios’ feature film, Breach. Eric is an accomplished public speaker and security expert that lectures internationally about espionage and...
Eric Boles
Eric Boles is the CEO and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a noted global expert in talent development, business strategy, change management, cultural transformation and peak pe...
Clint Pulver
Known as the Leading Authority on Employee Retention, Clint helps organizations retain, engage, and inspire their team members from the front desk to the board rooms and everyone i...
Brooke Lynn Hytes
Equal parts ballerina, showgirl, and 90’s supermodel, Brooke Lynn Hytes is drag perfection – personified. After training at the National Ballet School of Canada, this extraordinari...
Paul Nadeau
Negotiating and selling skills are as important to our lives (and businesses) as literacy. J.Paul Nadeau, a former Police Detective, Hostage Negotiator, Professional Interrogator,...
Mohamed Fahmy
Mohamed Fahmy is an award-winning Egyptian-Canadian war reporter, journalist, author and human rights activist. He spent most of his career covering conflict zones and some of the...
John Scott
John Scott made waves across the NHL and greater sports world when a lighthearted campaign to vote him in as an NHL All-Star caught fire and the world came to know him as a journey...
Jim "The Rookie" Morris
Jim Morris’s Cinderella story serves as testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. His meteoric rise from 35-year old high school teach...
Geroy Simon
Geroy Simon is regarded as one of the greatest players in Canadian Football League History. In addition to being a 2-Time Grey Cup Champion, Geroy won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Pl...
Erica Wiebe
Erica grew up in the town of Stittsville, Ontario dreaming of becoming a soccer super-star. Her passion for the sport continued on throughout elementary and onto high school. As a...
Dr. Stephen Peters
Dr. Stephen Peters is the CEO and President of The Peters Group- a national education consulting company. Dr. Peters’ career in education reigned over 32 years. He had been a class...
Chris Bashinelli
Chris “Bash” Bashinelli is a former television actor who left the industry to pursue a more meaningful path. He is the executive producer and host of “Bridge the Gap” on PBS and th...
Cesar Kuriyama
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...
Anthony Calvillo
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