Bob Gray

Keynote Speaker | Toronto, Ontario

Customer Service/relationships
Health & Wellness Specialist | Memory Networking Expert

Bob Gray Expertise Communication, Conflict Resolution, Influence & Negotiation, Peak Performance, Health Performance, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment, Personal Growth and Self Improvement & Self Care.

Bob Gray

About Bob Gray

Bob Gray is a funny motivational keynote speaker, memory expert & Guinness World Record Holder with 35 years of experience in entertaining & training corporations. Memory skills expert Bob Gray can dramatically improve your sales, productivity and relationships. Imagine the impression you’ll make when you are able to immediately recall the names of clients, their interests and hobbies; quote prices and product numbers; keep business appointments and deliver presentations, all without ever having to refer to notes or other sources. A trained memory is a business asset attainable by everyone. Bob Gray teaches audiences the techniques they need to unlock their memory potential to be more professional, effective, efficient, and ultimately more profitable.

Bob Gray Videos

Fun motivational keynote speaker Guinness World Record holder Memory E

Bob Gray Keynote Speaker Humorist

Funny Motivational Speaker, Entertaining Humorist: Bob Gray Testimoni

Digital Amnesia, How Technology is Stealing Our Memory.

Funny Motivational Keynote Speaker, Entertaining Humorist: Bob Gray

Bob Gray Interviews & Podcasts

BOB GRAY BIOGRAPHY

Bob Gray, a funny motivational keynote speaker and memory expert, discovered his first memory technique when he was seven. He was given a magic book that showed him how to remember a twenty-item list. Shortly thereafter he was called on to ‘do the memory trick’ at family parties and gatherings. Encouraged by praise at home, he began to find memory techniques could have a valuable role in other aspects of his life. With a little ingenuity, he adapted the ‘memory trick’ to help him with his work at school. The reward was a significant rise in his grades.

Years later, Bob Gray immigrated to Canada from his native England. At the time he was working as an entertainer, and he had to prove to Immigration that he wasn’t taking a job away from a Canadian. As the Immigration authority quickly learned, he wasn’t taking a job away from anyone else in the world! Travelling and entertaining under the stage name of ‘Backwards Bob the Memory Man,’ Bob Gray demonstrated the unique abilities that have netted him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records and recent appearances on Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, The Steve Harvey Show, The NBC Today Show, BBC, CBC, and many more.

For the first several years after arriving in Canada, Bob Gray travelled throughout North America, appearing in Comedy Clubs, Colleges and Universities, where he demonstrated his unique abilities in front of tens of thousands of people. Soon, however, he decided to take a break from the road and entered the business world. Starting in the Fitness Industry, he quickly found that by adapting the memory techniques he had been studying and developing over the years, he was able to move ahead in his career faster than he or anyone else had expected.

From never losing track of detailed information to remembering everything about his many clients, including not only their names and occupations but also the names of their family members, their birthdays, hobbies and fitness goals, he got the job done with confidence and ease. Along with making a lot of new friends, Bob saw the sales retention of his company increase by 13% in the first year alone.

After teaching his memory techniques to his own sales staff, with highly acclaimed results, there was a phenomenal demand for him to teach his systems to other companies and organizations. At one point, Bob Gray was invited to share his techniques at a national fitness convention. Because Bob Gray incorporated his unique brand of humour and the incredible abilities he had developed in his stage days, his presentation was an instant success. From then on, there was no looking back. Bob Gray was again doing what he loved. Bob Gray was performing. Only this time, he also had the satisfaction of knowing that he was educating his audience as much as – if not more than – entertaining them. Bob Gray is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest earned designation in the speaking profession and in 2006 was inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame.

Bob Gray Topic Presentations

Bob Gray Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Strategic Memory: Strategic Networking: Leave a Lasting Impact

Digital Amnesia: How Technology is Stealing Your Brain (and How to Steal It Back)

Experience the Power of Connections: Accelerate Your Memory into Rapid Recall

Brain Mastery: Full or Half Day Interactive Workshop

Bob Gray Books & Articles

Bob Gray Speaking Testimonials

"Bob did a great job as the keynote speaker at the Alberta Health and Safety Conference 2022 opening ceremony. He engaged us right out of the gate and I even got to help with one of his demonstrations! Great motivation to try something different and incorporate memory tricks into use in my professional and personal life. May our paths cross again!"

Christopher Redeker

Training Officer
City of Calgary

You May Also Like

Dr. Kevin Alderson

Dr. Kevin Alderson

Mental Health | Diversity And LGBTQ2 Expert

Dr. Kevin Alderson

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Disability
Dr. Kevin Alderson is a dynamic keynote speaker with 30 years experience as psychologist who is a recognized expert in...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Women's Health & Emotional Resilience | Mental Health, Menopause & Burnout Recovery

Featured

Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Speaker Topics

  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Change Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Healthcare Innnovation
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and leading voice in emotional health. A family physician and Medical Director...
Elaine Allison

Elaine Allison

Leadership | Customer Service and Sales | Customer loyalty And Sales Expert

Featured

Elaine Allison

Speaker Topics

  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Confidence
Elaine Allison is a Certified Speaking Professional who specializes in customer service strategies and training. She is the author of the...
Dr. Dean Barnes

Dr. Dean Barnes

Leadership & Equity Specialist | Representation, Storytelling & Education Expert

Dr. Dean Barnes

Speaker Topics

  • Leadership
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business & Corporate
  • Athletes & Sports
  • Inspirational Leadership
Dr. Dean Barnes is a Canadian speaker, podcaster, collector, and education leader who shares powerful stories of leadership, equity, and...
Burlington Burlington, Ontario
Chris Beaudry

Chris Beaudry

Humboldt Broncos Coach & Crash Survivor | Resilience, Grief, Loss, Mental Wellness Expert

Chris Beaudry

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
Chris Beaudry is a father, farmer, and public speaker who uses his lived experiences as grist for the mill for personal and spiritual...
Dina Bell-Laroche

Dina Bell-Laroche

Business Leader & Leadership Coach | Designing Healthy Cultures | Grief & Loss Literacy

Dina Bell-Laroche

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Leadership Development
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
Dina Bell-Laroche is a grief doula and death educator that has been advocating for grief and loss literacy since the death of her younger...
Dr. Nicola Bird

Dr. Nicola Bird

Health And Wellness | Productivity And Self Transformation Expert

Dr. Nicola Bird

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Confidence
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
Dr. Nicola Bird, Ph.D. is a new generation, visionary psychotherapist who pioneered a ground-breaking approach to personal transformation...
Tim Borys

Tim Borys

Workplace Performance Catalyst | Executive Coach | Mental & Physical Health Expert

Tim Borys

Speaker Topics

  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Future of Work
  • Consultants & Coaches
Tim Borys is a leadership, performance, and workplace wellbeing expert with more than two decades of experience helping organizations...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Anders Boulanger

Anders Boulanger

Engagement Strategist & Infotainer | Communication, Leadership & Customer Experience

Anders Boulanger

Speaker Topics

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Storytelling
  • Presentation Skills
  • Trust Relationships
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Professional development
  • Customer Experience
Anders Boulanger is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), founder, and CEO of a company dedicated to rehumanizing business through...
Jim Brayshaw

Jim Brayshaw

Mental & Emotional Health | Confidence | Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety

Jim Brayshaw

Speaker Topics

  • Mental Health
  • Workplace Culture
  • Psychological Safety
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Change Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Suicide Prevention
Jim Brayshaw is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a firefighter, fire officer, medic, and educator. His expertise...
Jennifer Buchanan

Jennifer Buchanan

Health And Wellness | Stress Management And Music Therapy Expert

Jennifer Buchanan

Speaker Topics

  • Women In Business
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Talent Management
  • Stress Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mindfulness
Jennifer Buchanan, MBA, MTA, is a Certified Music Therapist, author, and leading authority on music and health. With more than 30 years of...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Julie Cass

Julie Cass

Mindset and Wellness Expert | Leadership Strategist | Best Selling Author

Julie Cass

Speaker Topics

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Personal Leadership
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Happiness & Positivity
Julie Cass is a keynote speaker, two-time best-selling author, and expert in wellness-based leadership. With over 20 years of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bob Gray known for and what is their expertise as a keynote speaker in Canada?

Bob Gray is known for defined subject matter expertise based on professional experience and industry background. As a keynote speaker in Canada for conferences and conventions, their presentations align with organizational objectives and audience outcomes. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada are selected based on credibility, relevance, and practical application. Expertise alignment supports informed booking decisions. Read More

What topics does Bob Gray speak on for conferences, conventions, corporate events, and annual general meetings in Canada?

Bob Gray delivers keynote presentations on defined topic areas confirmed during booking. Canadian business speakers for corporate meetings in Canada align topic selection with event objectives and audience priorities. Conference speakers in Canada adapt messaging for conventions, trade shows, and summits. Topics are finalized prior to written confirmation. Read More

How do I know if Bob Gray is the right fit for my audience, conference, convention, or AGM?

Bob Gray is evaluated based on audience alignment, event objectives, and subject matter relevance. Event planners booking keynote speakers in Canada for corporate conferences review experience, delivery style, and industry context. Canadian business speakers for annual general meetings must align with program goals and audience expectations. Fit is clarified during the pre decision call. Read More

Where is Bob Gray from and where do they speak across Canada?

Bob Gray is from Toronto, Ontario and is available for events across Canada. Conference speakers in Canada frequently travel nationally with defined travel terms. Corporate keynote speakers coordinate scheduling through structured agreements. Availability is confirmed through formal inquiry. Read More

Is Bob Gray available as a virtual keynote speaker for online conferences, webinars, or hybrid events in Canada?

Bob Gray is available as a virtual keynote speaker for online conferences, corporate webinars, and hybrid events in Canada. Virtual keynote speakers in Canada deliver structured presentations adapted for remote audiences. Format, platform coordination, and timing are confirmed during booking. Virtual availability is documented through written agreement in Canada. Read More

Does Bob Gray deliver keynote presentations, workshops, training sessions, breakout sessions, fireside chats, or panel discussions?

Bob Gray may deliver keynote presentations as well as workshops and breakout sessions. Canadian business speakers for corporate training in Canada define session length and format during booking. Conference speakers may also participate in fireside chats or panel discussions depending on program design. Session formats are confirmed in writing. Read More

How do I contact Bob Gray to check availability and begin the booking process in Canada?

Bob Gray is contacted through Speakers Bureau of Canada to confirm availability and event details. Event planners and meeting planners typically schedule a pre decision call to clarify format, objectives, and scope. Booking begins once event requirements are defined. Written confirmation follows agreement execution. Read More

How do I book Bob Gray for a conference, convention, trade show, summit, or corporate meeting in Canada?

Bob Gray is booked through a structured agreement process confirming availability, fee structure, and logistics. Booking keynote speakers in Canada for conventions and trade shows includes written contracts and defined payment terms. Canadian business speakers for annual general meetings require scope confirmation before date holds convert to confirmed status. Booking is finalized upon agreement execution. Read More

How much does it cost to book Bob Gray as a keynote speaker in Canada?

Bob Gray keynote speaker fees depend on event type, audience size, format, and location. The cost to book a keynote speaker in Canada varies based on preparation scope and delivery structure. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada confirm fees through a booking agent and written agreement. Final pricing reflects defined scope and contract terms. Read More

Are there additional costs to hire Bob Gray for a corporate event, convention, or trade show in Canada?

Additional costs to hire Bob Gray may include travel expenses, extended sessions, workshops, meet and greets, emcee duties, or event host roles. Keynote speakers in Canada for business conventions often separate honorarium from travel and related logistics. Canadian business speakers confirm these components in writing before agreement execution. All additional costs are outlined contractually. Read More

How far in advance should I book Bob Gray for a conference, convention, or business meeting in Canada?

Bob Gray should be booked once event dates, location, and format are confirmed. Conference speakers in Canada often secure dates several months in advance. Corporate keynote speakers for annual general meetings may have limited availability during peak seasons. Early inquiry improves confirmation certainty. Read More

Is Bob Gray represented by an agent in Canada and how is the agreement handled?

Bob Gray is represented by Speakers Bureau of Canada for booking coordination and agreement management. Keynote speakers in Canada often work through an agency to formalize contracts and payment handling. Agent representation ensures structured communication between organizers and the speaker. Representation clarifies agreement terms before confirmation. Read More