Curt Minard
Keynote Speaker | Kelowna, British Columbia
Paralympian Snowboarder
National Standing Amputee Hockey Athlete & Keynote Speaker
Curt Minard Expertise Mental Health, PTSD & Trauma, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Excellence & Success, Health Performance, Resilience & Adversity, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment and Time Management & Productivity.
About Curt Minard
Curt Minard is a National gold medalist athlete in 2 winter sports who has defied all odds surviving an electrical accident enduring 14,400 volts. Curt Minard inspires individuals who don’t “believe” they could achieve greatness, simply because they have a disability by becoming a Paralympian snowboarder
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CURT MINARD BIOGRAPHY
Curt Minard had a dream in 2012. Which was to set out and inspire individuals who didn’t “believe” they could achieve greatness, simply because they had a disability.
In September of 2008, Curt Minard was involved in an electrical contact accident. That warm fall day began seemingly like any other, yet a series of missed barriers led to Curt being electrocuted with 14,400 volts of electricity. Curt Minard’s body struggled to hold on after 5 amps of electricity had forged their path of destruction. However, his will to survive was much stronger. With insurmountable odds against him, Curt Minard was determined not only to survive such a tragedy but also to thrive. His story and his determination to conquer the odds are as impactful as they are inspirational! Curt Minard’s narrative of his journey from being able-bodied to an individual with different abilities is inspirational and entertaining. Curt Minard shows how one man’s worst nightmare can become another’s dream.
Not only does Curt Minard know how to excel in athletics… but he is an avid Trades Professional as an Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician. Curt brings a humbling experience to every audience he is able to speak to as he shares a dark and traumatic journey. To date, Curt has had the opportunity to speak to over 100 different audiences from workplaces to schools as a keynote speaker and advocate for injured workers all over our country. These presentations describe in detail how close to death Curt was and his motivation to become “limitless”.
Curt Minard believes in pushing personal limits of inner determination and educating work environments on the importance of safety in the hopes to save just one life or accident in the workplace.
Curt Minard Topic Presentations
Curt Minard Kelowna, British Columbia, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curt Minard known for and what is their expertise as a keynote speaker in Canada?
Curt Minard 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 Curt Minard speak on for conferences, conventions, corporate events, and annual general meetings in Canada?
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Where is Curt Minard from and where do they speak across Canada?
Curt Minard is from Kelowna, British Columbia 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 Curt Minard available as a virtual keynote speaker for online conferences, webinars, or hybrid events in Canada?
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Does Curt Minard deliver keynote presentations, workshops, training sessions, breakout sessions, fireside chats, or panel discussions?
Curt Minard 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
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Are there additional costs to hire Curt Minard for a corporate event, convention, or trade show in Canada?
Additional costs to hire Curt Minard 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 Curt Minard for a conference, convention, or business meeting in Canada?
Curt Minard 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 Curt Minard represented by an agent in Canada and how is the agreement handled?
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