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Educators are the catalysts for learning and innovation, shaping the future by inspiring individuals and communities to reach their full potential. Booking a professional keynote speaker in this field brings profound ins...

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Zack Kass

AI Futurist | Former Head Of Go To Market At OpenAI

Zack Kass is a global AI advisor, researcher, keynote speaker, the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, and bestselling author of The Next RenAIssance: AI and the Expansion of Hu...

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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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Laura Lawrence

Award-winning Entrepreneur | Best-Selling Author | Mental Health Advocate

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...

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Chantel Chapman

CEO | Co-Founder, Trauma Of Money

Chantel Chapman is a trauma survivor, financial trauma educator, and the creator of the Trauma of Money (TOM) Method. Her journey through complex PTSD—and her realization that trad...

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Dr. Jane Barratt

Global Ageing & Health Leader | Transformational Speaker on Equity, Systems & Human Connection

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...

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Fotini Iconomopoulos

Leadership & Communication Expert | Bestselling Author | Global Gurus Top 15 Negotiation Expert

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...

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Kate Robson

Psychotherapist and Bestselling Author

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...

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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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Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky

Leadership Strategist | Workplace Culture Expert | Author

Stephen Shedletzky—or “Shed” to his friends—helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders, those who know they are both a part of the p...

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Jake Ernst

Social Worker and Psychotherapist

Jake Ernst is the Clinical Director at Straight Up Health, a family mental health clinic in Toronto, Canada. Ernst has over a decade of experience in the helping profession. He is...

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Hannah Beach

#1 Globe & Mail Bestselling Author | Expert in Leading Kids to Resilience in a Dopamine-Chasing Culture | Award-winning Educator

When you want to understand kids deeply, few voices are as trusted—or as heartfelt—as Hannah Beach’s. Hannah is a leading emotional health consultant, award-winning educator, and a...

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Jessica Hanson

Registered Nurse | Educator

Jessica Hanson is a mother, nurse and educator. After experiencing the loss of her two-year-old son, Jessica had been exposed to a harsh reality. His passing unveiled our societal...

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Becky McCray

Small Town Specialist | Co-Founder, Save Your Town

Becky McCray is a lifelong rural entrepreneur, cattle rancher and co-founder of SaveYour.Town. Her hands-on successes and failures as a retail business owner, city administrator, n...

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Rayhan Azmat

Vice President, Cineplex | Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities

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...

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Matthew Corkum

Adventurer, Disability Advocate and Meteorologist

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...

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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. Naheed Dosani

Health Justice Advocate | Palliative Care Physician

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...

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Kevan Gilbert

CEO, Co.school | Facilitator | Thought Leader | Educator

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...

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Natalie Doyle Oldfield

Global Trust Expert | President, Success Through Trust | Bestselling Author

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a global authority on building trust in business and a best-selling author of two influential books: TRUSTED: The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Busi...

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Stanley Kutcher

Mental Health Expert

Dr. Stanley Kutcher is an internationally renowned expert in adolescent mental health and a national and international leader in mental health research, advocacy, training, policy,...

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L.K. Bertram

Leading Researcher On History, AI & Disinformation Crisis Solutions | “Instaprof” with over 20m Lesson Views | Award-Winning Author

Dr. L.K. Bertram is a renowned, award-winning author and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. L.K.’s work specializes in history, social media disinformation, and the...

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Vivek Shraya

Dynamic Canadian Artist & Educator

Vivek Shraya is a critically acclaimed artist, writer, and cultural thinker. Her work explores leadership, identity, and what it means to be human. Working across music, literature...

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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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Steve Joordens

Cognitive Science Trailblazer | Award-Winning Educator | Global Voice for Educational Transformation & AI Innovation

Professor Steve Joordens is an award-winning psychologist, educator, and global innovator passionate about learning and organizational transformation. As a Professor of Psychology...

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Dr. Stephanie Nixon

Leading Thought-Leader on Privilege and Action | Author of the “Coin Model of Privilege and Critical Allyship: Implications for Health”

Dr. Stephanie Nixon is a straight, white, middle class, able-bodied, cisgender, settler woman of English and Irish ancestry who strives to understand the pervasive effects of privi...

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Maggie MacDonnell

The Million Dollar Teacher

When booking a speaker on transformative leadership, resilience, and community empowerment, choose Maggie MacDonnell. Maggie, known as “The Million Dollar Teacher,” was chosen from...

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Dr. Candace Manitopyes

Indigenous Educator | Founder, Relentless Indigenous Woman Co. (RIW Co.)

Dr. Candace Manitopyes (née Linklater) stands as one of today’s most compelling Indigenous voices. As the founder and CEO of Relentless Indigenous Woman Co., she connects the world...

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A Little Bit Culty

Cult Survivors | Resilience Educators

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...

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Beyond A Ballot

Canada’s Go-To Podcast for Women in Politics | Breaking Barriers & Making Politics Accessible

Amanda Alvaro and Rachael Segal co-host Beyond A Ballot, a podcast dedicated to empowering Canadian women to engage in politics. Amanda Alvaro is the accomplished co-founder of Tor...

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Anthony ‘Nippy’ Ames

Co-Host, A Little Bit Culty

As an actor and former college athlete, Anthony “Nippy” Ames was drawn to NXIVM’s goals program. In his 12 years with the organization, he rose steadily up the ranks as a teacher,...

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Scott Galloway

Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business | Author | Podcast Host | Entrepreneur

Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, where he teaches Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing to MBA students. He is also the author of the Di...

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Freestyle Socials

The Collaboration Experiment

Freestyle Socials are a popular social collaboration workshop developed by Award-Winning Science Communicator Anthony Morgan. Freestyle Socials help organizations encourage their a...

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Keith Ferrazzi

Former CMO of Deloitte and Starwood | Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight

Keith Ferrazzi is a world-renowned executive team coach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and influential thought leader. He is fundamentally transforming how organizations ap...

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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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Sandy Hudson

Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter Canada | Political Activist | Podcaster

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...

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Dr. Onye Nnorom

MD, Anti-Racism & Health Expert

Dr. Onye Nnorom is a medical doctor, public health specialist, and educator who has a passion for equity, inclusion and justice. She engages audiences on these topics because it tu...

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AsapSCIENCE

Viral Science Storytellers & YouTube Creators | Queer Educators

Greg Brown and Mitch Moffit, the creators of AsapSCIENCE, have revolutionized science communication with their engaging, accessible content. With over 10 million YouTube subscriber...

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Laurie McIntosh

Kindergarten Teacher | Blogger | Author of Teachers These Days

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...

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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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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. Bill Howatt

Founder and President of Howatt HR

Dr. Bill Howatt is the Founder and President of Howatt Human Resources Consulting. He refers to himself as a behavioral scientist who has a passion for guiding employees and employ...

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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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Professor Maja

Sociologist | Confidence Researcher | TEDx Speaker | Author

Professor Maja is the leading expert on gendered confidence killers. A sociologist, she is known for her charismatic storytelling on the everyday obstacles women face in building c...

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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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Evanka Osmak

Sports Media Powerhouse & Mentor | Anchor, Sportsnet Central | Youth Sports Advocate

Evanka Osmak is a nightly anchor on Sportsnet Central and a leading figure in Canadian sports broadcasting with 17 years of experience. She has covered some of Canada’s most iconic...

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Linda Nazareth

Author, Economorphics: The Trends Turning Today into Tomorrow | Senior Fellow for Economics – Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Linda Nazareth is an economist, a futurist and a respected authority on the future of work. As a newspaper columnist and an author, she knows how to frame things in ways that both...

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Takara Small

Tech Expert | Journalist | Popular Media Personality | Contributor to BBC World News Service

Takara Small is a gifted multitasker. She appears on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning as a technology columnist, discussing the latest tech trends, breaking news and more. Additionally, T...

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Patrick McAndrew

Productivity Expert | Attention Strategist | Founder of HARA

Patrick McAndrew, a global thought leader on productivity and performance, helps organizations break free from the “Productivity Paradox,” where busyness equates to progress. Throu...

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Michelle McIvor

Award-winning Canadian Author

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...

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Gregory Robinson

TIME100 Pioneer 2022 | 33-Year Veteran of NASA | Former Director, James Webb Space Telescope, Columbia University Faculty

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...

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Leslie Richardson

Educator and Communication Expert

Leslie Richardson is a community leader. She is a mom of four, a teacher, a facilitator and a Peaceful Parenting coach. She is passionate about bringing people together, communicat...

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Paul Klein

Globally Recognized Authority On The Social Purpose Of Business

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...

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ÉTIENNE

Educational Consultant | 2x Canadian Artist of the Year | Author, Rock Your Class

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...

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Gabrielle Scrimshaw

Indigenous Leadership Expert | Co-Founder of the Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada

Gabrielle Scrimshaw is an Indigenous professional with a passion for creating social impact. She has an MBA from Stanford and is a Gleitsman Fellow at the Center for Public Leaders...

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Turn Me On Podcast

Popular Canadian Podcast

With Bryde Maclean & Jeremie Saunders The Turn Me On (TMO) Podcast is a married couple’s quest for meaningful conversations surrounding sex and relationships. Married, polyamorous,...

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Jeremy Allen

Death Educator & Grief Expert | Founder, DeathEd.ca | Funeral Director

Jeremy Allen is a grief expert working to help individuals navigate the emotions and environments of loss. Through his work, he normalizes difficult conversations regarding grief a...

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James Clear

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits | Top Booked Keynote Speaker | Founder of Habits Academy

James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book ha...

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Dr. Wade Davis

Explorer of the Millennium, National Geographic Society | Multi-time Bestselling Author | Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia

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...

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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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Genevieve von Petzinger

Paleoanthropologist | Author | Explorer | TED Speaker with 6 Million Views

Genevieve von Petzinger is a Canadian paleoanthropologist, author and explorer. She is one of the world’s leading experts on Ice Age art and the origins of graphic communication. G...

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Dr. Julia Shaw

Bestselling Author, Evil | Psychological Scientist, University College London

Dr. Julia Shaw is a psychological scientist (UCL). She is best known for her work in the areas of memory and criminal psychology. In 2017 Dr. Shaw co-founded the memory science and...

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Christine D’Ercole

Peloton Instructor | Storyteller | Former Competitive Track Cyclist

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...

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Mark Groves

Human Connection Specialist

Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist whose purpose is to help individuals and companies step into their most authentic, effective, loving selves by way of his bold, no-BS r...

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Dr. Stephen Peters

CEO & President, The Peters Group

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...

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Chris Bashinelli

Host of “Bridge The Gap” | National Geographic Explorer

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...

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