Experts On Difficult Conversations in Canada

Speakers Canada connects you with Canadian Difficult Conversations Speakers who share strategies to manage conflict, address sensitive issues, and improve communication. Our Difficult Conversations Speakers provide audiences with practical tools to handle high-stakes discussions in workplaces, communities, and leadership settings. With Canadian insights and real-world experience, they help teams and individuals build trust while navigating challenges effectively.

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Darcy Ataman

Darcy Ataman

Humanitarian Music Producer | Trauma Recovery & Cultural Healing Innovator

Darcy Ataman

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Psychological Safety
  • Racial Justice
  • Cultural Diversity
Darcy Ataman has dedicated his work to bringing an alternate form of music therapy to survivors of conflict and trauma. He developed the...
Rachel Baptiste

Rachel Baptiste

Human-First Culture Strategist | DEI Transformation | Executive Coaching Expert

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Rachel Baptiste

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Talent Management
  • Workplace Culture
  • Trust Relationships
  • Psychological Safety
  • Inclusive Leadership
Rachel Baptiste is a Human-First Culture Strategist, executive coach, and leadership expert known for advancing equity, diversity, and...
Richard Bartrem

Richard Bartrem

Former WestJet VP | Leadership & Workplace Culture | Branding and Marketing Expert

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Richard Bartrem

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Consumer Behaviour
Richard Bartrem is the former VP of Marketing Communications at West Jet, who is now a speaker and expert on leadership, brand, marketing &...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Darius Bashar

Darius Bashar

Photographer | Personal Growth Through Art & Awareness

Darius Bashar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindfulness
  • Purposeful Work
  • Workplace Culture
  • Mental Health
Darius Bashar is a professional artist, speaker, and founder of a global community for creators focused on mindfulness and creative...
Jim Brayshaw

Jim Brayshaw

Mental & Emotional Health | Confidence | Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety

Jim Brayshaw

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Workplace Culture
  • Psychological Safety
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Change Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mindset & Attitude
Jim Brayshaw is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a firefighter, fire officer, medic, and educator. His expertise...
Vanisha Breault

Vanisha Breault

Trauma-Informed Leadership | Hope-Driven Culture | Leadership & Resilience Expert

Vanisha Breault

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Personal Leadership
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Women's Leadership
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Workplace Culture
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
Vanisha Breault is a Canadian speaker, author, and revolutionary voice for hope. As a founder and former CEO of a leading recovery...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar

Team Collaboration, Conflict Resolution | Communication & Leadership Transformation Expert

Roger Caesar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Leadership
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Employee Engagement
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
Roger Caesar is an award-winning, internationally recognized professional speaker transforming how we communicate. His memorable stories...
Noah Cappe

Noah Cappe

Philanthropy Advocate | Charitable Engagement | Acting | Hosting & Media Presentation

Noah Cappe

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Personal Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Talent Management
  • Mindfulness
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Peak Performance
  • Employee Management
Noah Cappe is a Canadian actor, television host, and voice-over artist, best known for his charismatic presence and versatile performances...
Cristina Carpio

Cristina Carpio

Media & Content Production | Storytelling | Brand Strategy | Entrepreneurship

Cristina Carpio

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Management
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Media Training and Storytelling
  • Ambassadorship & Advocacy
  • Women Empowerment
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Brand Strategy & Creative Production
Cristina Carpio is an entrepreneur, media personality, and philanthropist with over two decades of experience across media, hospitality,...
Ananya Chadha

Ananya Chadha

Innovator At The Nexus Of Artificial Intelligence & Biology | Pioneering Advancements

Ananya Chadha

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Project Management
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Leadership Development
Ananya Chadha is a pioneering innovator whose work bridges machine learning, neuroscience, and biology. She began her career advancing...
Cory Clouston

Cory Clouston

Former NHL Head Coach Leadership & Peak Performance Expert

Cory Clouston

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Peak Performance
  • Health Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Burnout Prevention
Cory Clouston is a former NHL head coach with an exhaustive list of Coaching awards focused on building great leadership. In his coaching...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Jon Cornish

Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer And CFA Charterholder

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Jon Cornish

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Workplace Culture
  • Peak Performance
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Athletes & Sports
Jon Cornish, a Canadian Football Hall of Famer, spent nine legendary years playing for the Calgary Stampeders, amassing impressive...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Christine Dernederlanden

Christine Dernederlanden

Grief & Bereavement Trauma Specialist | IAC Masteries Practitioner Coach

Christine Dernederlanden

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Peak Performance
  • Lifestyle & Health
Christine Dernederlanden is certified by the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. As a Certified Trauma Services Specialist,...
Sanjay Dhebar

Sanjay Dhebar

Business Educator & Sales Strategist | Leadership, Strategy & Performance Growth Expert

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Sanjay Dhebar

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Business Transitions
  • Personal Leadership
  • Innovation & Creativity
Sanjay Dhebar is a highly respected business educator, speaker, author, and performance strategist recognized for his leadership in sales,...
Stephanie Dick

Stephanie Dick

Leadership & Change Expert | AI & The Future Of Work And Society

Stephanie Dick

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Peak Performance
  • Mindfulness
  • Big Data & Analytics
  • Future of Work
  • Personal Leadership
  • Mathematics
  • Historian of Computer
Stephanie Dick is a thoughtful, articulate expert on AI and a historian of mathematics and technology. For over fifteen years, she has...
Melissa DiMarco

Melissa DiMarco

Comedy & Entertainment Speaker | Television, Media & Storytelling Expert

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Melissa DiMarco

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Mindset & Attitude
Melissa DiMarco is a celebrated comedy talent, acclaimed speaker, and the creative force behind Out There with Melissa DiMarco, now in its...
Lori-Ann Duguay

Lori-Ann Duguay

Workplace Culture Fixer | Employee Engagement | Leadership & Retention Strategist

Lori-Ann Duguay

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
Lori-Ann Duguay is on a mission to rescue workplaces from the soul-sucking vortex of disengagement. A bestselling author, speaker, she’s...
Brett Elmgren

Brett Elmgren

Executive Coach | Leadership Development | HR Strategist And Keynote Speaker

Brett Elmgren

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Project Management
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Communication
Brett Elmgren is an Executive Human Resources professional and the President of Axom Leadership, HR and Workplace Culture keynote speaker...
Julia Fournier

Julia Fournier

Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategist | Leadership and Transformation Expert

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Julia Fournier

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Technology
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Leadership
Julia Fournier is a Canadian entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience leading large-scale operational, technology, and workforce...
Sharon Gai

Sharon Gai

Digital Strategy & Transformation | Market Disruption | AI & E-Commerce Innovation Expert

Sharon Gai

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Future Trends
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership
Sharon Gai is a culture fluid expert in AI, ecommerce and innovation. She helps organizations become agile disruptors in their industries...
New York New York, USA
Kevin Gangel

Kevin Gangel

Leadership | Transformation And Communication Expert

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Kevin Gangel

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Management
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Purposeful Work
Kevin Gangel is CEO & Co-Founder of a transformational consulting firm that exists to Unleash Heroes Who Remake The World. Kevin works with...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Mark Gasparotto

Mark Gasparotto

Leadership & Team Building Expert | Resilience & Wellness Advocate | Entrepreneur

Mark Gasparotto

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Peak Performance
Colonel (Retired) Mark Gasparotto is a three-time decorated combat leader, successful entrepreneur, and author who fuzes his varied...
Sandy Gerber

Sandy Gerber

Emotional Intelligence & TEDx Speaker | Communication Trainer | Award-Winning Author

Sandy Gerber

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Women's Leadership
  • Women In Business
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • TED & TEDx
Sandy Gerber is a Speaker, Certified Communication & Emotional Intelligence Trainer, and Best-Selling Author of Emotional Magnetism. Named...
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Behavior Scientist & TEDx Speaker | Compassion Cultivator & Change Agent

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Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Leadership and Change
  • TED & TEDx
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is a behavioral scientist, TEDx speaker, and author recognized for his mission to make kindness cool and compassion...
Mark Groves

Mark Groves

Human Connection & Leadership Expert | Emotional Intelligence & Authentic Communication

Mark Groves

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Peak Performance
  • Excellence & Success
  • Employee Management
Mark Groves is a human connection specialist, author, and founder of a globally recognized platform for relational education. His work...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Kristin Hallett

Kristin Hallett

Leadership, Change, & Resilience | Transformation, Gratitude & Grief Expert

Kristin Hallett

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Personal Growth
  • Employee Engagement
Kristin Hallett looks to death as a constant reminder to wake up and live. She has hosted a morning show TV, travelled and worked with the...
Mohamed Hammoud

Mohamed Hammoud

Cultivator of Emotional Intelligence through Clarity, Conscience, and Presence

Mohamed Hammoud

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Trust Relationships
Mohamed Hammoud is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and consultant who empowers leaders to unlock peak performance through emotional...
Vynny Hick

Vynny Hick

Motivation Specialist | Law Enforcement Leadership & Recruitment Strategist

Vynny Hick

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Change
  • Employee Retention
  • Excellence & Success
  • Motivation
  • Law Enforcement Leadership
Vynny Hick is a nationally recognized bilingual keynote speaker and leader with 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement,...
Alex Hodgins

Alex Hodgins

Mental Performance, Resilience & Leadership Expert

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Alex Hodgins

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Peak Performance
  • Psychological Safety
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
Alex Hodgins is a dynamic force in the world of mental performance coaching, with a remarkable track record in elevating both individual...
Linh Huynh

Linh Huynh

Award-Winning Author | Extreme Runner & Marathoner | The Power of Possibility

Linh Huynh

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
Linh Huynh is a professional keynote & TEDx speaker, author, educator, a trailblazing figure in the realms of adventure, education and...
Calgary Calgary , Alberta
Rob Kalwarowsky

Rob Kalwarowsky

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

Rob Kalwarowsky

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Business Leadership
Rob Kalwarowsky is a world-renowned executive coach, speaker, and the author of a provocative book, Antidote for the A$$Hole Boss. He is...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Brian Lee

Brian Lee

Certified Speaking Professional | Healthcare's Engagement Expert & Best Selling Author

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Brian Lee

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Healthcare Innnovation
Brian Lee, CSP, is one of North America’s leading experts in healthcare patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and culture change. For...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee

Dr. Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee

Radical Leadership | Influence Architect | Inspiration & Storytelling Specialist

Dr. Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Communication
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Leadership Development
  • Peak Performance
  • Mindfulness
Dr. Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee is a distinguished professor and Associate Dean of Engagement & Inclusion at the Ted Rogers School of Management,...
Kimberly Lyall

Kimberly Lyall

Leadership & Resilience | Purpose, Overcoming Adversity & Creating Transformative Change

Kimberly Lyall

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Transformation
  • Purposeful Work
  • Teamwork
Kimberly Lyall is a dynamic speaker and a Woman of Distinction, Governor General Award winner, and Alberta Centennial Medal recipient who...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Patricia Makokis

Dr. Patricia Makokis

First Nation | Indigenous Expert | Health Advocate

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Dr. Patricia Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Difficult Conversations
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
Dr. Patricia Makokis is an internationally renowned speaker, author, a pioneer for Indigenous education, health & values well known for her...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Peter Mansbridge

Peter Mansbridge

Former Chief Correspondent CBC News | Canadian Journalist | Broadcaster | Anchor & Author

Peter Mansbridge

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Communication
  • Journalists
  • Political Analyst
Peter Mansbridge is a renowned Canadian journalist, broadcaster, and author, best known for his 30-year tenure as chief correspondent and...
Sara Mitich

Sara Mitich

Star Trek Actor | Stress and Burnout Management & Prevention | Emotional Regulation Expert

Sara Mitich

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Stress Management
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Communication
Sara Mitich is an actor known for her roles in Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse, Murdoch Mysteries and Control. She is also an emotional...
Florida Florida, USA
MacDonald Oguike

MacDonald Oguike

Organizational Development Strategist |Global Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Expert

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MacDonald Oguike

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Future of Work
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Employee Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Workplace Culture
MacDonald Oguike is an award-winning Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Expert recognized for his global experience in team management,...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Mark Raffan

Mark Raffan

Negotiation & Influence | Procurement, Sales & Leadership Expert | Author & Entrepreneur

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Mark Raffan

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Personal Growth
Mark Raffan is an internationally recognised negotiation expert, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay

Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay

Amazing Race Canada Winners & Broadway Performers | Human Connection & Belonging Experts

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Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay

Speaker Topics

  • Difficult Conversations Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Teamwork
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Celebrity
  • Human Connection
  • Belonging
  • The Power of Positivity
Amazing Team Broadway, Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay are winners of The Amazing Race Canada sharing their story of friendship and...