Kendal Netmaker

Kendal Netmaker

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Author, and Indigenous Speaker
Kendal Netmaker is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and gifted keynote speaker who is on a mission to empower and motivate people worldwide by sharing his story that regardless of where you come from and what challenges you face, you have the power to enact change.
  • Change Management
  • Leadership
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Annual General Meetings
  • Board Meetings & Strategic Advisory
  • Consultant & Coach
  • Corporations & Businesses
  • Executive Leadership & C-Suite
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Key Note
  • Sales Motivation & Sales Kick Off

KENDAL NETMAKER BIOGRAPHY

Kendal Netmaker is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and gifted keynote speaker who is on a mission to empower and motivate people worldwide by sharing his story that regardless of where you come from and what challenges you face, you have the power to enact change.

From Sweetgrass First Nation, Kendal and his siblings were raised by their single mother. Life wasn’t easy for them, growing up on the reserve surrounded by poverty and few chances for opportunities, but one moment would change their life forever.

Kendal Netmaker has a natural gift; he’s a master storyteller who weaves his real-life experiences into motivating lessons that everyone can use in their own lives. His heartfelt stories are impactful, and he speaks professionally to thousands of people each year on resilience, leadership, and the power of telling your story.

He is a leading entrepreneur whose passion to succeed is contagious. To date, Kendal has founded and invested in 5 businesses. One of them is Neechie Gear® – a lifestyle apparel brand that gives back a percentage of its profits to go toward funding underprivileged youth to empower them to take part in sports. He is the author of Driven To Succeed and won over 25 business awards, including being named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® and runner-up at the YBI Global Entrepreneur of the Year.

Kendal Netmaker lives with his wife and two children in Saskatoon, SK, where he continues to run his company. He delivers virtual and in-person keynotes, as well as provides Indigenous Consulting services to organizations.

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Kendal Netmaker Topic Presentations

the future of work through indigenous values

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  • The future of work will be positively influenced by Indigenous participation in the workforce. As the fastest-growing population in Canada, there is an opportunity for this new cohort of employees with diverse experiences to join your teams and contribute to the impact of your organization.

    In this powerful keynote, Kendal Netmaker takes you into Indigenous Peoples’ worldview and how it can complement your organization. Indigenous Peoples face a significantly low employment rate compared to non-Indigenous peoples

    Kendal Netmaker shares real-life stories on the obstacles Indigenous Peoples face while trying to secure and maintain long-term employment. He shares solutions many industries can utilize to successfully engage and maintain long-term employment with Indigenous team members. Together, we can make Reconciliation a priority in our country.

    Attendees will learn:

    • Deep insights into engaging the Indigenous workforce.
    • How technology impacts Indigenous groups.
    • Best practices in Indigenous hiring and engagement.
    • The importance of Indigenous spirituality and beliefs.

the power of indigenous storytelling

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  • In a world full of noise and short attention spans, the art and skill of memorable and impactful storytelling have never been more important. Indigenous Peoples’ key to retaining their culture and traditions has been built upon oral stories for thousands of years. With no textbooks, they have been able to retain valuable teachings that have been passed down from generation to generation.

    In this powerful keynote, Kendal Netmaker takes you into Indigenous Peoples’ storytelling communication, showing you how to build a deeper connection with your customers and team members. He explains the importance of storytelling in building long-term relationships for continued business growth.

    Audiences will learn:

    • How ONE story can improve your communication for a deeper connection.
    • The three ways to tell a story that creates an emotional connection with your customers.
    • Why stories develop long-term valuable relationships for business growth.
    • Insights on how focusing on “Story-Selling” transformed Netmaker’s company.

driven! the leader within

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  • YOU are the best leader you’ll ever have. That means being the best version of yourself. Great leadership is challenging, but you will achieve success with the right mindset, tools, and practice.

    In this keynote, Kendal Netmaker shares practical and effective leadership strategies that everyone can implement in their daily life. He leads by example, motivating and inspiring audiences by sharing authentic stories from his own experiences.

    Kendal Netmaker talks about the values, behaviours, and unwavering dedication it takes to lead yourself through life, both personally and professionally. Being a great leader is contagious, and you will inspire others to follow!

    Attendees will learn:

    • Insights into the habits of successful leaders.
    • How to implement tools to become the leader in your own life.
    • How to support others to be better leaders.
    • Leadership secrets to use every day to stay DRIVEN!

driven! the ultimate resiliency formula

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  • Every day we are faced with personal and professional challenges. It takes energy and perseverance to overcome these obstacles. Through the power of storytelling, Kendal Netmaker shares what it takes to refuel, recharge, and reenergize our resiliency to be successful in everything we do.

    In this high-energy, inspiring keynote, Netmaker takes us on his profoundly moving personal journey from overcoming life’s challenges to achieving extraordinary success.

    From his bestselling book, Driven to Succeed, Kendal Netmaker shares his “Ultimate Resiliency Formula” that will motivate attendees to shift their mindset to achieve their ultimate purpose for a successful life.

    Attendees will learn:

    • Steps to develop a resilient mindset to stay positive and focused.
    • Tools to set and achieve your goals.
    • How to reprogram your mind for success and abundance.
    • How to create your personal formula to stay DRIVEN!

indigenous diversity, awareness & education

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  • Indigenous peoples are the Fastest Growing Demographic in Canada, and there are over 370 Million Indigenous people worldwide in over 90  countries. We must continue to raise awareness and educate to work together for a prosperous future. 

    In this powerful keynote, Kendal Netmaker takes you into Indigenous Peoples’  worldview and shares his heartfelt stories of living and thriving in two different worlds. He explains the importance of understanding everyone’s stories, beliefs, and way of life. Kendal’s offering is to plant seeds of hope so that we all are working, Succeeding, and Prospering Together. Attendees will gain: 

    • Deep insights into Indigenous People’s way of life 
    • Educating about the importance of Indigenous spirituality and beliefs Understand the similarities/differences between different Indigenous  groups in Canada
    • Creating awareness on how to be respectful towards one another and  work together

an indigenous perspective on mental health & wellness

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  • The future requires us to adapt and move at a faster pace than what our ancestors experienced. It takes energy and perseverance to overcome a fast-changing world with numerous obstacles. Through the power of storytelling, Kendal shares what it takes to take care of our mental health to succeed in all areas of life. 

    In this inspiring keynote, Kendal Netmaker takes us on his profoundly moving personal journey that includes ancient wisdom passed down from  Indigenous elders/knowledge keepers. Kendal Netmaker shares his perspective on how these teachings will allow you to keep moving forward in an ever-changing world. 

    Attendees will gain: 

    • Deep insights to improve your mental health & wellness Tools to reduce stress at home and work 
    • Understanding the importance of listening to your body Hear how Kendal stays grounded through the chaos 

Testimonials

Our team had the privilege of spending time with Kendal. It was an in-depth conversation on diversity and inclusion, without being academic or unrealistic. Kendal’s authenticity in sharing his gifts created a compelling shared experience, he left us with “today is not for nothing”, “forgiving on the fly”, and the possibility of being someone’s gateway. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Kendal, I look forward to continued conversations.

Rhonda Laing

Western Economic Diversification Canada

Municipalities of Saskatchewan featured Kendal as one of our keynotes for our 2021 Virtual Convention. The resiliency and adaptability that Kendal is known for were on full display, as although the format was much different than years past and undoubtedly different than what Kendal himself is used to, he was able to deliver a poignant keynote address to our members. In spite of being behind a screen, Kendal was as interactive and engaged as he would’ve been if he was in front of us in a room of 1000+ delegates. Our members heard his incredible story and took to heart his messages about strength and leadership.

Katee Galandy

Events Coordinator
Municipalities of Saskatchewan

We had the pleasure of working with Kendal at the Best of Calgary event we sponsored. His keynote was not only touching and motivating but also funny and light-hearted. He had the crowd experience a vast mix of emotions and kept them engaged at all times. After the keynote was over, you could hear the mumble in the crowd talking and reflecting on all the ways Kendal’s keynote touched their hearts and moved them. We had members of the audience ask for his contact info so that they could book him at their next event! Kendal is such a humble and well-rounded human being, it is always such a pleasure to interact with him. Thank you again, Kendal! We hope to be able to work with you again soon

Martina Sarro

Client Relations Specialist
TEC Canada

Kendal Netmaker is not only a dynamic speaker but also is engaged with our staff. Kendal’s talk revealed how anyone can overcome adversity in life by discovering their own core values as a leader. We received nothing but numerous positive comments regarding Kendal’s ability to connect with the audience for the duration of his presentation. The overall survey of our team was a superior level of satisfaction. We would recommend Kendal Netmaker to any group. The FMB has received his book and I look forward to reading it!

Brian Titus, CAFM

COO
First Nations Financial Management Board

Kendal Netmaker was a spectacular presenter. He was able to craft a message suitable for a mixed audience of high school students and leaders from the business community. Kendal described his journey of overcoming struggles and using those experiences to help him become the success he is today. Kendal’s message is truly inspiring for anyone who hears it and was well received by our audience. Kendal was personable, easy to work with, and willing to spend extra time speaking to the students and interacting with the business people. His high energy and enthusiasm were amazing. We would welcome Kendal back anytime.

Darren Hill

President/CEO
JA Saskatchewan

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Books

Driven to Succeed
Driven to Succeed
Driven to Succeed: From Poverty to Podium
How to book Kendal Netmaker for an event?

Kendal Netmaker keynote speaker is an expert presenter and has a wide range of experience speaking to a wide variety of audiences and organizations. Kendal Netmaker delivers keynotes, workshops & training sessions. They may also host or emcee events. Hire Kendal Netmaker from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for your event to inspire the audience to take action and make change in their work and their lives. Your workplace will benefit from our keynote speaker and their keynote talks and speeches will shift the mindsets or behaviours for the audience members in Canada. 

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Are you looking to hire Kendal Netmaker for your event? Kendal Netmaker Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is a dynamic and engaging speaker that offers audiences researched content paired with expertise and a dynamic speaking ability. Kendal Netmaker is also a Canadian corporate consultant and coach and facilitates workshops and training sessions for a corporate audience. Kendal Netmaker is an expert keynote presenter and speaks on wide variety of topics. Hiring a great speaker for your event is important and working with a thought leader like Kendal Netmaker from Speakers Canada’s roster will engage audiences into the content of the presentation to bring awareness and a fresh perspective for their approach to their work and their lives. Book Kendal Netmaker to educate, motivate and activate the audience through an interactive and entertaining presentation at corporate meetings and gatherings.

Known as a popular key note speaker in Canada, Kendal Netmaker creates life changing experiences for the participants with practical insights and strategic advice they can implement right after the session. Working with a one our leading expert speaker like Kendal Netmaker from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan offers organizations a fresh perspective to assist the people of the organization. No matter if it is a government, association, or business crowd, Kendal Netmaker is a perfect speaker for your event. Through unique practical insights for trending topics and years experience speaking to different organizations, Kendal Netmaker focuses on changing individuals to make better decisions at work and their lives. No matter if you are holding an in person or virtual event, having an influential speaker such as Kendal Netmaker will engage, motivate, and activate the audience to make a change in their lives and inspire action for results to meet organizational goals. Your workforce will benefit from Kendal Netmaker’s presentations and speeches, with measurable results set to shift the people of the organization and core direction of the company. Book Kendal Netmaker speaker for your annual general meeting, conference, summit, or convention in Canada.

How much does it cost to hire Kendal Netmaker for a keynote presentation or virtual event?

Kendal Netmaker is an expert professional key note speaker with a lot of experience speaking and delivering engaging talks to organizations and audiences in Canada. Each of Speaker Bureau Canada’s talent have different ways to assess their fees, and Kendal Netmaker speaker fee ranges depending on the size of the audience, event format (in person or virtual), event location, and if the organization booking them is a non profit, association, government department/government agency or business/corporation. The speakers we work with are flexible with their fees, and it is important for us to learn more about your event before we approach them, as it is our role to work for you, and to help you find a speaker within budget. 

Please contact Speakers Bureau of Canada and provide us with your event details so that we can contact Kendal Netmaker to check availability or confirm the pricing and associated costs to hire a great speaker like Kendal Netmaker for your event. As Kendal Netmaker's agent and as a Canadian top speaker bureau and talent agency for speakers, we are able to propose each event opportunity from each host organization’s behalf to try to help you get in touch with Kendal Netmaker and confirm them for your in person or online meeting/event. We can also provide and advise on the booking process and potentially negotiate their fee. Speakers Canada is a client focused speaker agency, and we work for you in finding good speakers for your team meetings and booking processes.

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