Vynny Hick

Keynote Speaker | Toronto, Ontario

Motivation Specialist
Law Enforcement Leadership & Recruitment Strategist

Vynny Hick Expertise Resilience & Adversity, Leadership, Teamwork, Organizational Change, Employee Retention, Excellence & Success, Motivation, Law Enforcement Leadership and Employee Retention.

Vynny Hick

About Vynny Hick

Vynny Hick is a nationally recognized bilingual keynote speaker and leader with 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement, leadership, and recruitment. A decorated veteran, his career included pivotal roles as an OPP officer, a K9 handler, and a Senior Recruiter, making impactful contributions to public safety and inspiring the next generation of officers. Vynny captivates audiences with authentic storytelling and hard-earned wisdom, sharing lessons learned from a career marked by resilience and unwavering achievement. He empowers individuals to embrace challenges, unlock their full potential, and achieve success through his transformative keynotes.

Vynny Hick Videos

Vynny Hick Speaker Demo Reel

Edmonton Talk

Vynny Hick | Motivation Specialist | Speakers Bureau of Canada

Vynny Hick Interviews & Podcasts

Unshakable Leadership: What a Police Dog Taught Me About Trust, Resil

From Undercover to Center Stage: Lessons in Leadership with Vynny Hick

Lead like an Expert? Vynny Hick's Secrets!

VYNNY HICK BIOGRAPHY

Vynny Hick is a nationally recognized bilingual keynote speaker and transformational leader whose career spans three decades of distinguished service in law enforcement and public safety. His profound expertise is built upon a foundation of practical, high-stakes experience that few can claim, making his insights on resilience, leadership, and performance uniquely authentic.

Vynny Hick dedicated 30 years of his life to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), where his diverse career path provided him with unmatched insight into human behavior under pressure. He served in various capacities, including time as a frontline officer, an undercover operative, and a respected K9 handler.

His tenure in the K9 Unit, alongside his celebrated partner, Cash, stands as a cornerstone of his professional legacy and powerful speaking material. Together, they responded to more than 1,100 high-priority calls for service, often under conditions that demanded split-second decision-making.

Vynny’s operational success was measurable and significant, as he and his partner were instrumental in removing more than two dozen firearms from communities across the province. Furthermore, Vynny Hick and his K9 partner successfully completed over 400 drug seizures, actions that contributed profoundly to maintaining community trust and public safety.

The foundational narrative of Vynny Hick is one of grit and transformation, stemming from a challenging personal background that instilled an unwavering commitment to growth. This deep-rooted experience with adversity gives an emotional depth to his presentations that resonates with audiences facing their own professional or personal struggles.

Prior to his distinguished career with the OPP, Vynny Hick gained invaluable public service experience working as a paramedic. Here, he honed his skills in crisis management, stabilization, and rapid response to emergency situations.

This history reinforces his credibility when speaking on topics of mental fortitude, maintaining emotional clarity, and executing effective action during chaotic situations. His ability to move seamlessly from life-saving paramedic work to high-risk law enforcement showcases his exceptional adaptability and focus.

Vynny Hick later transitioned into a leadership role as a Senior Recruiter with the OPP, an assignment that allowed him to shape the future of the service. He delivered more than 200 recruitment presentations nationwide, advocating for the integrity and opportunities available within public service careers.

This phase of his career required strategic vision, as he was responsible for charting the organization’s talent acquisition during a period of complex social and professional change. He became respected throughout the organization for revolutionizing recruitment strategies, particularly in adapting the OPP’s approach to the post-COVID talent landscape.

His innovative programs ensured the OPP maintained its high standards while expanding its reach to attract untapped talent pools across diverse Canadian communities. Vynny Hick demonstrated real-world expertise in navigating organizational change, bridging the gap between traditional structures and modern needs.

As a highly sought-after keynote speaker today, Vynny Hick possesses a distinctive blend of humor, authenticity, and hard-earned wisdom. His ability to connect immediately with diverse groups, from students and emerging leaders to seasoned executives, makes him an effective and trusted voice across industries.

Through his carefully curated stories of perseverance and commitment, Vynny Hick equips every audience with actionable insights. He empowers organizations and individuals to embrace challenges, strengthen resilience, and take deliberate steps toward measurable success.

Vynny Hick’s dedication to excellence in service and leadership has been recognized through multiple career achievements and prestigious awards. These accolades include the Commissioner’s Golden Coin for 30 consecutive years of Fitness Excellence, underscoring his lifelong discipline and health commitment.

His decorated service also includes the Eric Nystedt Award, a Commissioner’s Commendation for Investigative Excellence, and a Partnership Accolade Award, each reflecting his operational effectiveness and collaborative leadership. Today, Vynny Hick continues to inspire others to realize their full potential through transformative keynotes that spark organizational growth and drive purposeful action.

Vynny Hick Topic Presentations

Vynny Hick 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.

Leadership Lessons i Learned from My Police Dog: Building Trust, Instinct, and Unwavering Loyalty in High-performance Teams

Successful Recruitment Through Effective Retention: The Critical Strategy for Converting New Talent into Long-term Organizational Growth

Motivation Decoded: Understanding the Simplicity Behind Motivation and Where to Find It

Vynny Hick Books & Articles

Vynny Hick Speaking Testimonials

"His ability to connect and engage with every personality type in attendance was truly impressive. I had the pleasure of attending the OPP Career Expo, where Vynny Hick, the renowned OPP Bilingual Recruiter, delivered an outstanding presentation. Vynny is undoubtedly a master at inspiring and motivating potential recruits. He will no doubt become a valuable asset for any company struggling in recruiting and retaining their staff."

JJ Brun

Human Behaviour and Communication Specialist
The Retired Spy

"Students soaked up his words, and he left them wanting more. I have had the pleasure of working with Vynny for a few years as he shared his recruitment presentation with our students. I would  characterize him as passionate, confident, yet humble, authentic, enthusiastic, self-aware, funny, and able to read the room and his audience. Students often returned for his presentations because they enjoyed listening to him, and his pride for the uniform and profession was glaringly obvious."

Yvonne Armstrong MA

Professor, Faculty of Social and Community Services
Durham College

"Every time I witnessed Vynnys recruiting presentation, I was inspired. For three decades, Sergeant Vynny Hick maintained the highest standard of excellence in policing and served as a dedicated police officer and an inspiring ambassador for the OPP. Through his example and his motivational presentations, countless observers have been captivated by his talks and motivated to pursue a career in policing. Even as a police officer with close to 35 years of service, every time I witnessed Vynnys recruiting presentation, I was inspired and found myself wishing I could start my career over again from day one. I highly recommend him as a speaker."

Commissioner Thomas Carrique C.O.M.

Ontario Provincial Police President
Canadian Association of of Chiefs of Police (CACP)

"Vynny is one of the most dynamic and effective communicators I have ever witnessed. In the past 30 years, I have witnessed Vynny Hicks gifted ability to effectively communicate on any subject and in both official languages. His natural ability to speak publicly is best described as an art form that captures the attention of any audience, anywhere, and every time. Vynny is one of the most dynamic and effective communicators I have ever witnessed, leaving those in attendance always wanting more."

Rob Jamieson M.O.M.

Former President & CEO
Ontario Provincial Police Association

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