Rob Kalwarowsky

Rob Kalwarowsky

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Edmonton, Alberta

Executive Coach | Canada's Expert on Toxic Leadership | Power & Influence

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Rob Kalwarowsky

World-Renowned Leadership Coach & TEDx Speaker, Rob Kalwarowsky - Book Rob to Speak at Your Event

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How to Handle a Bad Boss | Rob Kalwarowsky | TEDxKumamoto

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How to Avoid Becoming an Asshole Boss - Rob Kalwarowsky

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  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
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  • Business Leadership
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Passion Struck Podcast

Rob Kalwarowsky On the Secrets to Conquering Bad Bosses Ep 494
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Science & Spirituality Podcast

228 | Building A Stronger Relationship With Your Self With Rob Kalwarowksy
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The Modern Manager Podcast

270: 6 Types of Bad Bosses and How Not to Be One
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Antidote for the A$$hole Boss
Antidote for the A$$Hole Boss: How to Conquer Toxic Leadership and Drive Greater Engagement in Your Organization Every CEO needs this book...
ANTIDOTE FOR THE A$$HOLE BOSS
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Rob Kalwarowsky: Towards An Elite Leadership Mindset
This feature of Rob Kalwarowsky is part of Exeleon Magazine’s annual listing of the 100 Most Dynamic Leaders of 2023. Contrary to...
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Rob Kalwarowsky of Elite High Performance On the Top 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Coaching
Rob is a world-renowned leadership coach and TEDx speaker whose wise insights about leadership, mindset, mental health and finding purpose...
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Aviod Becoming An Asshole Boss
5 Things Great Leaders Do That Asshole Bosses Don't Have you ever had an asshole boss? You have, right? Bad bosses are too common,...
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Rob Kalwarowsky: Networking Insights at Elite High Performance
Rob is a world-renowned executive coach, author, keynote speaker and podcaster who uses neuroscience, research-backed leadership best...

ROB KALWAROWSKY BIOGRAPHY

Rob Kalwarowsky is an executive coach, author, and keynote speaker who transforms leaders through mindset shifts, power and influence strategies, and evidence-based leadership techniques. Rob Kalwarowsky earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management from MIT and was a three-time Academic All-American in NCAA water polo. He also competed on Canada’s U18 National Water Polo Team, reflecting his foundation in high performance and discipline.

Rob Kalwarowsky authored Antidote for the A$$hole Boss, a guide on addressing and overcoming toxic leadership to drive greater organizational engagement. His thought leadership on toxic workplaces and psychological safety has positioned him as a sought-after advisor to leaders worldwide. In 2023, he delivered a TEDx talk in Kumamoto, Japan—How to Handle a Bad Boss—which has surpassed 300,000 views globally.

Rob Kalwarowsky brings high-performance principles to his coaching, integrating certifications in Elite High-Performance Coaching, Dare to Lead facilitation, Fearless Organization enabling, Internal Family Systems therapy, and Predictive Index consulting. His work is further informed by a decade-long corporate engineering career, where he gained first-hand insight into leadership dynamics.

Rob Kalwarowsky co-hosts The Leadership Launchpad Project, consistently ranked among Canada’s top leadership podcasts. He has appeared on over 400 podcasts, where his views on leadership, culture, and workplace transformation have reached audiences across North America, Europe, Australia, Japan, and beyond.

Rob Kalwarowsky was named a Top 100 Most Dynamic Leader by Exeleon Magazine and continues to influence organizational culture through keynote speaking, coaching, and advisory work. His client roster includes Fortune 500 executives, C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes who seek measurable, sustainable leadership growth. He is dedicated to helping organizations build cultures of accountability, psychological safety, and high performance.

His work extends beyond individual coaching to broader organizational change initiatives, including culture transformation programs, leadership team development, and psychological safety assessments. Rob Kalwarowsky partners with organizations to design and implement strategies that drive employee engagement, reduce turnover, and improve overall performance.

Rob Kalwarowsky Topic Presentations

Rob Kalwarowsky Edmonton, Alberta, 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.

Rethinking Leadership: How to Drive Engagement in Your Organization

High-performance Leadership : Secrets That Olympic Gold Medalists Use to Win 

Get Promoted : What No One Tells You About Accelerating Your Career 

How to Drive Change That Sticks : Become A Superstar Change-agent 

Capitalizing On Chaos: Business Pressure. Competitive Threats. Artificial Intelligence. Political Upheavals. Chaos Is All Around Us

Rob Kalwarowsky Speaking Testimonials

Rob! That was a fantastic keynote, we got multiple feedback comments saying how awesome it was, and how much they enjoyed the mix of industry + personal commentary. One of the best speaker sessions we’ve had at Fiix, so thank you again.

James Novak

CEO
Fiix & Zoovu

Rob is an incredible human who cares deeply about others, his ability to speak the main stage is in an experience unlike another!  He can share his deepest experience while making it your own, which becomes relatable and in turn helps us look inward followed by healing.   Rob is an inspiration and he made a massive impact on myself and my team!

Tracey Allen

Head of Real Estate
Nokia

Rob, I absolutely loved the time we spent together. You are so generous with your wisdom and your time. Thank you for your keynote and all you contributed to the MAINSTREAM conference and the community. Keep up the incredible work you’re doing.       

Chris Carroll 

CEO
The Eventful Group & MAINSTREAM conferences 

Really amazing keynote Rob. It was a very moving and relatable message. Thank you for sharing. It was a privilege to attend your session and to finally meet you in person. I hope to stay in contact with you. 

Drew Troyer

Global Head of Asset Management
Rio Tinto

Dear Mr. Rob Kalwarowsky, it was a very precious day for me that I had the opportunity to listen to your presentation at TEDx KUMAMOTO. It was a great honor, thank you very much.       

Masaru Kozaki 

Managing Executive Officer
Hirata Corporation 

Rob sets the stage for finding one’s true calling in life. He is a passionate, authentic, caring person driven not only in the pursuit of his own personal growth, but also the growth of those around him as well. His ability to lead by example is demonstrated in his personal journey from a dark abyss to a mountain top for which he so courageously shares as a guiding light of hope for others. Rob’s ability to story tells a pathway for all of us to learn from is truly a priceless gift!       

Jim Vantyghem 

Sr. Support Manager, Continuous Improvement
Associated Materials Inc 

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