Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun

Keynote Speaker | Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing Race Canada Winners
Resilience, Teamwork & Authentic Leadership Experts

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun's Expertise: Leadership, Leadership and Change, Organizational Leadership, Adaptability & Agility, Teamwork, Belonging, LGBTQ2S+, Resilience & Change, Mindset & Attitude, Resilience & Adversity, Inclusive Leadership and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun

About Speaker Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun are winners of Season 11 of The Amazing Race Canada whose journey demonstrated the power of resilience, teamwork, and authentic leadership. Competing as partners through high pressure challenges and unfamiliar environments, they earned national recognition for their adaptability, strategic decision making, and unwavering support for one another. Beyond the race, Jesse and Jonathon have used their platform to advance conversations around LGBTQ2S+ visibility, belonging, and embracing individuality. Their combined experiences offer audiences practical insights into navigating uncertainty, building trust, overcoming adversity, and performing effectively as a team when the stakes are high.

Meet Jesse & Jonathon | The Amazing Race Canada Season 11

Meet Jesse & Jonathon | The Amazing Race Canada Season 11

Spoiler: the Amazing Race Canada Season 11 Winners! | the Social

Spoiler: the Amazing Race Canada Season 11 Winners! | the Social

Jonathon & Jesse from the Amazing Race Canada Season 11 Chat with Ruby

Jonathon & Jesse from the Amazing Race Canada Season 11 Chat with Ruby

Jesse Harink And Jonathon Braun Biography

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun are winners of Season 11 of The Amazing Race Canada who inspire audiences through conversations centered on resilience, teamwork, authenticity, and navigating uncertainty. Their story reflects what can be achieved through trust, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting one another through challenging circumstances. Competing on a nationally televised platform required Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun to make critical decisions under pressure while managing unfamiliar situations and maintaining strong communication. Their success throughout the competition highlighted the importance of preparation, strategic thinking, and remaining focused when outcomes are uncertain.

As partners both on and off the race course, Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun offer a unique perspective on collaboration and relationship based leadership. Their experiences demonstrate how diverse strengths and shared values contribute to effective teamwork and sustained performance. Jesse Harink brings expertise rooted in education, advocacy, and community engagement. His work has focused on creating environments where individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to participate fully and authentically.

Jonathon Braun is Legal Director of the Migrant Workers Centre in Vancouver, where he leads legal advocacy initiatives supporting migrant workers throughout British Columbia. His legal practice reflects a commitment to fairness, access to justice, and addressing barriers experienced by vulnerable populations.  A graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, Jonathon Braun has represented clients before numerous administrative tribunals while contributing to broader policy discussions affecting migrant communities. His professional experience provides valuable insight into leadership, advocacy, and navigating complex systems.

Together, Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun use their experiences to explore how resilience is developed through action rather than circumstance. They discuss the realities of overcoming setbacks, responding constructively to change, and maintaining perspective during periods of uncertainty. Their presentations also address the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional settings. Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun openly share lessons learned about self acceptance, positive LGBTQ2S+ representation, and creating spaces where individuals can contribute without concealing aspects of their identity.

Audiences benefit from practical examples illustrating how communication influences outcomes during moments of pressure. Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun demonstrate how active listening, adaptability, and mutual accountability strengthen teams and relationships. Organizations facing rapid change often seek strategies that support collaboration and resilience. Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun provide actionable insights that help individuals and teams respond more effectively to evolving challenges and competing priorities.

Their experiences on The Amazing Race Canada reinforce broader principles that extend far beyond competition. The ability to remain calm under pressure, leverage individual strengths, and sustain motivation despite setbacks are skills relevant across industries and sectors. Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun continue to advocate for inclusion, empathy, and authentic leadership through their work and public engagement. Their presentations encourage audiences to embrace growth, strengthen connections, and recognize the value of approaching challenges together.

 

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun Topic Presentations

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun From Vancouver, 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.

Resilience Under Pressure: Performing When Conditions are Uncertain

Authentic Leadership and Trust: Building Stronger Teams Through Connection

Teamwork and Communication: Lessons from High Performance Environments

Inclusion and Representation: Creating Environments of Belonging and Respect

Interviews
Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun
  • Interview with Jonathon and Jesse from the Amazing Race Canada
  • The Amazing Race Canada Finalist Interview Jesse & Jonathon | the Amazing Race Canada
Podcasts
Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun
  • The Amazing Race Canada Winners on the Power of Friendship!
Articles
Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun
  • Sherwood Park's Harink Ecstatic About Winning Season 11 of Amazing Race Canada with Best Friend
  • Former Alberta Man Ecstatic About Winning Season 11 of Amazing Race Canada with Best Friend
  • Vancouver Friends Win Big on the Amazing Race Canada Finale
  • 'the Amazing Race Canada' Just Crowned Its First-ever B.c. Winners

Jesse Harink and Jonathon Braun Speaking Testimonials

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