Denise Wozniak

Denise Wozniak

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Vancouver, British Columbia

TEDx Speaker, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity & Trauma Expert

A Canadian-UK citizen, Denise Wozniak is a TEDx speaker, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, and is trained in Positive Psychology, Mental Wellbeing and Resilience by the University of Pennsylvania. Denise previously worked in Human Resources at the international accounting firm of Ernst & Young, served on non-profit boards and was a conference planner of events and retreats. Denise Wozniak has both lived and learned experiences. She weaves her personal, traumatic story into a guide relevant to all audiences, helping them understand how they too can control their own destiny and become catalysts for change. As a Speaking Coach specializing in storytelling, Denise Wozniak knows how to engage listeners through stories, research, and humour. She tailors each speech to address the needs of her audience. L’Oreal Women of Worth; Royal Photographic Society “100 Heroines”, and is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medals.

DENISE WOZNIAK BIOGRAPHY

Denise Wozniak hails from Vancouver, British Columbia, is a Canadian-UK citizen, and is a highly sought-after transformative, motivational, and inspirational presenter. She is a TEDx speaker, World Class Speaking Coach and Advanced Toastmaster. Her impressive track record over the past 20 years includes speaking to diverse audiences, including large organizations, associations, hospitals, universities, unions, pharmas, governments, and universities. Denise is frequently interviewed for her opinion by national media outlets and podcasts.

Denise’s training in Positive Psychology, Mental Wellbeing, and Resilience through the University of Pennsylvania, coupled with her experience of working in Human Resources at the international accounting firm of Ernst & Young, has further enhanced her expertise and solidified her reputation as a trusted authority in character assessment and working with diverse groups.

Denise Wozniak is not your average motivational speaker – she is an extraordinary inspiration with a wealth of lived experience and professional training. She has overcome unimaginable personal trauma and transformed her long journey into your shortcut with relevant, easy-to-understand tools that any audience member can use to focus on their destiny.

Denise’s words resonate with audiences, leaving an enduring impression. She is known for her captivating energy, infectious British humour, and boundless enthusiasm which create an engaging and uplifting experience – she leaves a lasting impact that travels beyond every stage she graces. Through her powerful delivery and profound insights, Denise sparks the flame of change, empowers audiences, and ensures they walk away with unforgettable and actionable takeaways.

Denise’s exceptional advocacy work, particularly on behalf of hospitals and charities, has garnered her prestigious recognition, including the esteemed Queen Elizabeth II Gold and Diamond Jubilee medals. In addition, she is celebrated as a L’Oreal Paris Woman of Worth and is among the Royal Photographic Society’s 100 Heroines.

Her unwavering dedication to making a difference is evidenced by her volunteer service and work on various Advisory Committees with the United Nations, Women’s College Hospital, ViiV Pharma, and as the Chair on numerous Executive Boards. Denise actively contributes her expertise to shaping impactful initiatives and policies that have a lasting positive impact.

Denise enjoys photography, politics, puzzles, blogging, reading and comedy.

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Don‘t Stop Me Now Podcast

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Losing Your Baby to AIDS

Denise Wozniak Topic Presentations

elevate organizational success with a dynamic duo - chatgpt-powered narratives.

  • Keynote PresentationWorkshop SessionFull Day Training
  • Join renowned speaker Denise Wozniak in an interactive and captivating presentation that unveils the potent synergy between ChatGPT and the art of storytelling, propelling your organization to new heights of success.

    Discover the transformative capabilities of ChatGPT as Denise delves into how this AI powerhouse can invigorate product launches, amplify brand identity, and infuse vitality into client success narratives.

    Explore a visionary approach as Denise guides you through an ingenious storytelling framework, seamlessly integrated with ChatGPT, to reshape your digital landscape from website and social media to engaging blogs. Learn to harness ChatGPT’s prowess not as a mere tool, but as a collaborator in your creative process.

    Whether your aim is nurturing a vibrant community or forging unwavering client loyalty, the fusion of ChatGPT and Denise’s expert guidance as a Certified Storytelling Coach will empower you to cultivate innovation and elevate your organization like never before.

trauma to triumph - building mental wellbeing

hiring for skill, firing for character

leadership and team building

encouraging diversity, stopping stigma

combating ageism starts here!

storytelling methods to promote your organization

Denise Wozniak travels from Vancouver, British Columbia & delivers customized and tailored keynote speeches, presentations, workshops and training sessions. on the topics enlisted below. These services are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, and event types and event formats.

Testimonials

I had the privilege of being an audience member at an SFU Health Sciences lecture where Denise Wozniak was present as a guest speaker. Denise not only has the abilities of a world-class inspirational speaker but the ability to convey educational information better than world class professors. The lecture hall was filled with emotion as Denise inspired a group of 250 young health sciences students, and provided them with a new outlook on people living with HIV.

B.M.

HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENT
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 

Denise Wozniak is extremely thoughtful, and spreads an amazing amount of hope. It was a absolute blessing for me to hear her story.

T.M.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ALL GRAPHIC SUPPLIES 

Denise Wozniak has very kindly agreed on several occasions to speak to various assemblies of both Positive Living BC members and larger gatherings of people living with HIV in BC over the course of more than two decades. On subjects ranging from her own personal experiences to how to deal with seemingly insurmountable health care challenges in a family setting to how to affect government policy, and many others, her messages have always been delivered with conviction, knowledge, humour and an unerring eye for the “telling detail”. Not surprisingly, then, they have always been received by our audiences with “you-could-hear-a-pin-drop” attention and, at their...

R.H.

CEO
POSITIVE LIVING SOCIETY OF BC 

Denise Wozniak was extremely professional with this most sensitive moderation session she was gracious and clear and controlled the Panel LS5 Session As a participant, she was extremely eloquent in how she conducted herself to me and the other participants on this highly sensitive topic. I would highly recommend Denise for any kind of public forum Speaker in any situation.

R.F.

PANELIST
HIV QUALITY CONTINUUM OF CARE COLLABORATIVE, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NETWORK, BC 

Denise Wozniak We were pleased to have Denise speak to our group of 30 analysts at the end of a two-day work session.  Denise spoke about strategies for building personal resilience framed within the context of her personal story.  The topic of building resilience was timely as this session was held at a time when our work unit was in the midst of resolving significant challenges. Denise is an engaging speaker able to relate the wisdom from her own personal experiences and learnings with humour, cheerfulness and a unique approach to interacting with an audience.   

Jim Brown

Manager Forestry, Lands, Natural Resources
British Columbia Provincial Government

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