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...
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Athletes
Athletes are experts in resilience, teamwork, and achieving peak performance under pressure. Athlete Speakers bring these qualities to your event, sharing inspiring stories of discipline, perseverance, and success from t...
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Sarah Nurse
Sarah Nurse is a leading Canadian ice hockey player recognized for her exceptional skill and impact on the game. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Sarah currently plays for the Vancouver...
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...
Rick Hansen
Rick Hansen, C.C., O.B.C., is a Canadian icon and six-time Paralympic medalist who has dedicated his life to raising awareness of the potential of people with disabilities. He is b...
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...
Kori Cheverie
Kori Cheverie has been a trailblazer in ice hockey as both a player and coach. She began her playing career with the Saint Mary’s Huskies women’s ice hockey team, earning recogniti...
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...
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,...
Warren McDonald
Warren Mcdonald’s life’s boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland’s (Australia) Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing to the Island’s tallest peak, he...
Lucas Arsenault
Lucas Arsenault is a resilience speaker and former professional athlete whose life changed in a matter of seconds. While snorkeling on vacation, a shark attacked Lucas and turned a...
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,...
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...
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...
Lanny McDonald
Lanny McDonald is a celebrated hockey legend, known for his exceptional 16-year career as a player and captain. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies, and Calgary...
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...
Eric Lindros
Eric Lindros, born February 28, 1973, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known for his dominant career and contributions to the sport. Raised in Toronto, his powe...
Emma Maltais
Emma Maltais made her Olympic debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where she helped Canada win gold. Emma first joined the Canadian national program in 2015 as a member of th...
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...
Kevin Lowe
Kevin Lowe is a legend of Canadian ice hockey and a true champion of leadership, best known for his foundational contributions to the Edmonton Oilers dynasty. He was drafted as the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wendel Clark
Wendel Clark, born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, is the former captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and one of the team’s most beloved figures. Renowned for his combination of grit an...
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...
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...
Ron MacLean
Ron MacLean is a name synonymous with Canadian sports, and for over 25 years, his presence has been a staple in the homes of millions across the nation. As the host of Hockey Night...
Mark Tewksbury
Mark Tewksbury is an Olympic champion, human rights advocate, and global leader in inclusion, ethics, and sport. He first made headlines at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, winning gol...
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...
Darryl Sittler
Darryl Sittler is a legendary figure in the world of hockey, renowned for his exceptional career and enduring influence on the sport. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Sittler was drafte...
Cheryl Pounder
Cheryl Pounder is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most accomplished players in Canadian women’s hockey history. She played on six of Canada’s World Championship tea...
Bret Hart
Bret Hart is a retired professional wrestler, author, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Known by his nickname “The Hitman,” Hart rose to fame...
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...
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...
Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren
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...
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...
Trevor Linden
Trevor Linden is a former NHL player who spent 19 seasons primarily with the Vancouver Canucks, where he served as captain and later as president of hockey operations. Throughout h...
Josh Dueck
A pioneer in Para alpine sit skiing, two-time Paralympian Josh Dueck reached the highest levels of his sport and remains an influential figure off the field of play. Born in Kimber...
Michael “Pinball” Clemons
Michael “Pinball” Clemons is an icon of sporting excellence, community leadership, personal character and integrity. He’s an author, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and currently the...
Penny Oleksiak
Penny Oleksiak is a distinguished Canadian swimmer whose achievements have made her a national icon. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she burst into the limelight at the 2016 Rio Olympics...
Tyler McGregor
Growing up in Forest Ontario, like many Canadians boys, Tyler McGregor grew up with dreams of one day playing in the NHL. Unfortunately, those dreams took an unexpected turn follow...
Molly Carlson
Molly Carlson is a trailblazer in high diving, known for her groundbreaking achievements and transformative impact on the sport and its community. A member of Canada’s Elite Nation...
Dr. Ben Sporer
Dr. Ben Sporer is a leading applied exercise physiologist with expertise in integrated performance solutions. A thought leader and critical thinker, Ben brings decades of experienc...
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...
Mike Shoreman
Recently recognized by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the House of Commons, Mike Shoreman is the first athlete with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes. Through...
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...
Mark Black
Mark Black is a husband and father of three. He is also the only man in history to have completed a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. Born with a life-threatening heart...
Josh Cassidy
A three time Paralympian in wheelchair racing, Joshua is a 31 time Canadian champion in middle to long distance events. He has held Canadian Records in multiple track and road even...
Atiba Hutchinson
Atiba Hutchinson is a Canadian soccer legend known for his incredible career as a midfielder. Starting in the A-League with the Toronto Lynx, he went on to play for clubs like F.C....
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...
Carly Patterson
In 2004, Carly Patterson became only the second American woman to win an Olympic all-around gold medal and the first in a non-boycotted Olympic Games. She was the first American wo...
Benjamin Alexander
In 2022, Benjamin Alexander made history as Jamaica’s first-ever Olympic Alpine ski racer. A complete outlier in his field, his skiing career only started at the age of 32, just si...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chantal Petitclerc
Chantal Petitclerc lost the use of both legs following an accident at thirteen. After the accident, her high school physical education teacher, Gaston Jacques, convinced her to tak...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Christine D’Ercole
Christine is a public speaker whose work is rooted in self-talk. Our conversations with ourselves have a tremendous impact on our quality of life. Her Wordshops™ are workshops in s...
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...
Anthony Calvillo
Anthony Calvillo is a Canadian Football League icon, formerly of the Montreal Alouettes. He is the all-time professional football passing yards leader and first in all-time CFL pas...
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