Leading Canadian Resilience & Adversity Speakers

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Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous Champion | Two Spirit and Diversity Expert

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Cultural Diversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
  • Indigenous
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Race Canada Winners | ED&I, Indigenous & LGBTQ Experts | Two Spirit Advocates

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Celebrity
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
The amazing two spirit couple, winners of the Amazing Race Canada season 7, known for their advocacy with Indigenous and lgtbq2s communities....
Deri Latimer

Deri Latimer

Neuroscience | Leadership & Change | Positive Psychology & Mindfulness | Resilience

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
Deri Latimer is a TEDx speaker, author, and organizational consultant who combines positive psychology, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence to...
Gobinder Gill

Gobinder Gill

Diversity | Inclusion And Multicultural Workforce Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Future Trends
  • Future of Work
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Change
Gobinder Gill is a #1 best selling author on Amazon for "Achieving Prosperity Through Diversity" on Embrace & Lead a Diverse Cultural Workforce....
Guy Felicella

Guy Felicella

Harm Reduction Advocate | Advisor And Addiction Educator

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Resilience & Change
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
Guy Felicella is a harm reduction advocate and addiction educator who has spent 3 decades in the grips of addiction and surviving many...
Hassan Al Kontar

Hassan Al Kontar

Diversity & Inclusion Expert | Best Selling Author | Human Rights Activist

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Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Transformation
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership and Change
  • Disruption Management
Hassan Al Kontar is a Syrian Refugee, best selling author, and Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights advocate. Who spent 7 months in Malaysia to...
Henry Burris

Henry Burris

Motivation | Teamwork | Leadership Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Organizational Change
  • Business Transitions
  • Project Management
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Influence & Negotiation
Henry Burris is a Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Former CFL quarterback who embraced his role as an offensive quality coach with the NFL's Chicago...
Florida Florida, USA
Jim Hole

Jim Hole

Farming, Horticulturalist & Agriculture Expert

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Economics
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Change Management
Jim Hole is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, Arborist, Gardening, and Agriculture Expert, as well as a sought-after speaker and bestselling...
Tyler Waye

Tyler Waye

Leadership, Teamwork & Future of Work Strategist

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership and Change
  • Future of Work
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Peak Performance
Tyler Waye is a renowned leadership and work expert, a media entrepreneur, the co-founder of the Mindset app, and a sought after speaker and...
Dr. James Makokis

Dr. James Makokis

Two Spirit Doctor | LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous | Diversity | Inclusion Expert

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
  • Work Life Balance
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Awareness Days
  • Social & Cultural
  • Inspirational
  • Motivation
  • Health and Safety
  • Lifestyle & Health
Dr. James A. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree) Family Physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta and the recent winner of...
Randy Taylor

Randy Taylor

Neuroscience Performance Expert | Boosting Productivity, Leadership, & Overcoming Adversit

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Randy Taylor is a leading Neuroscience-based Performance, Leadership, and Training expert who has been helping organizations improve human behavior,...
Tim Magwood

Tim Magwood

Leadership | Innovation | Change And Workplace Culture Expert

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Tim Magwood is a creative, collaborative & passionate leader acknowledged by a colleague who describes him as a “lightening rod in driving positive...
Ian McCormack

Ian McCormack

Guidance | Strategic Advice | Independent Expertise for Organizations

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Organizational Change
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Motivation
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Positive Psychology
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Happiness & Positivity
Ian McCormack is a keynote speaker, certified management consultant who lives in the space between appointed or elected officials & organizations’...
Dr. Tomi Mitchell

Dr. Tomi Mitchell

TEDx Speaker | Board-Certified Family Physician | Mental Health Advocate

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Work Life Balance
  • Stress Management
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Mindfulness
  • Peak Performance
  • Women Of Influence
  • Positive Psychology
Dr. Tomi Mitchell is a renowned Family Physician, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Wellness and Performance Coach widely celebrated for her bold, innovative...
Geroy Simon

Geroy Simon

CFL Grey Cup Champion | Leadership | Teamwork & Determination Expert

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Personal Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Teamwork
Geroy Simon is the CFL's all-time leader in receiving yards, three-time Grey Cup Champion and most outstanding CFL player. He is also a former...
Christine Dernederlanden

Christine Dernederlanden

Grief & Bereavement Trauma Specialist | IAC Masteries Practitioner Coach

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Employee Management
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Peak Performance
Christine Dernederlanden is certified by the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. As a Certified Trauma Services Specialist, Christine...
Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner | Mental Health Advocate

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Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mental Health
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Health & Wellness
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Peak Performance
  • Celebrity
  • Most Requested
Tyler Smith, winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season 9, is a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed the lives of 16 teammates,...
Tim Borys

Tim Borys

Workplace Performance Catalyst | Executive Coach | Mental & Physical Health Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Accessibility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Hybrid Workplace
Tim Borys is an expert at eliciting higher performance from individuals and teams. For over 30 years he has helped people and organizations ignite...
Najib Jutt

Najib Jutt

Political Analyst | Campaign & Brand Strategist | Leadership & Entrepreneurship Expert

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Digital Marketing
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Genrational Differences
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
Najib Jutt is a highly experienced consultant, strategist, and expert speaker with over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, and...
Vanessa Gilles

Vanessa Gilles

Leadership And Change | Executive Coaching | Agility & Transitions | Resilience

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Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Resilience & Change
  • Leadership and Change
  • Transformation
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Motivation
  • Women Of Influence
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Nutrition & Fitness
Vanessa Gilles, a Canadian central defender, has risen to prominence in women's soccer through her perseverance and talent. Despite going undrafted,...
Catherine Wreford

Catherine Wreford

The Amazing Race Canada Winner | Cancer Survivor | Actor | Dancer | Advocate

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Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindfulness
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Women In Business
  • Cancer Awareness
Catherine Wreford is a cancer survivor, motivational keynote speaker, and 'The Amazing Race Canada' Winner empowering women & mental health...
Winnipeg or Toronto Winnipeg or Toronto, Ontario
Craig Ramsay

Craig Ramsay

The Amazing Race Canada Winner | Broadway Performer | Peak Performance & Health Expert

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Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Disability
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
Craig Ramsay is an exercise programmer, and the winner of 'The Amazing Race Canada' promoting health, movement, and self-care. His professional...
Gregg Brown

Gregg Brown

Award Winning Thought Leader On Building Future Ready Cultures | Change & Future of Work

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Change Management
  • Leadership and Change
  • Organizational Change
  • Resilience & Change
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Project Management
  • Future of Work
  • Transformation
Gregg Brown is an international change expert, best-selling author, and keynote speaker empowering organizations to thrive in the future of work....
John Westhaver

John Westhaver

Survivor & Motivational Speaker | Safety Advocate | Risk Awareness & Resilience

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Motivation
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Transformation
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor
John Westhaver is a survivor, speaker, and advocate for responsibility, resilience, and workplace safety. After experiencing a devastating car crash...
Chris Beaudry

Chris Beaudry

Grief & Loss | Mindfulness & Meditation | Team Building | Regenerative Agriculture

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
Chris Beaudry is a father, farmer, and public speaker who uses his lived experiences as grist for the mill for personal and spiritual growth. Growing...
George LaRaque

George LaRaque

Community Champion & Role Model | Inspiring Youth Through Sports | Charity And Advocacy

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Disability
  • Racial Justice
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Happiness & Positivity
George LaRaque as the first black hockey player from French Canada to play in the National Hockey League, Georges Laraque had to fight for his place...
Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Leadership & Cultural Transformation Expert | Diversity | Equity & Advocacy Specialist

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Public Relations
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership Development
  • Communication
  • Politicians
Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a trailblazer in leadership, diversity, equity, and cultural transformation, with an extraordinary career spanning...
Chris Funk

Chris Funk

'THE WONDERIST' | Interactive & Renowned Corporate Magician

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  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Stress Management
  • Peak Performance
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Mindfulness
  • Time Management
  • Excellence & Success
Chris Funk is a renowned magician and entertainer, who captivates audiences with his unique fusion of live music and magic. Known for his innovative...
Gerry Dee

Gerry Dee

Comedian & Entertainer | Clean Comedy | Storytelling | Audience Engagement Specialist

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Positive Psychology
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Mindfulness
  • Stress Management
  • Personal Growth
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Mental Health
  • Innovation & Creativity
Gerry Dee is celebrated for his distinct comedic style reminiscent of early Bill Cosby routines, solidified his place as a comedy icon. With numerous...
Georges St-Pierre

Georges St-Pierre

UFC Champion | Motivational Speaker | Peak Performance | Resilience | Success Strategist

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Mindfulness
Georges St-Pierre known as GSP, is a Canadian actor and retired professional mixed martial artist hailed as one of the greatest fighters in the...
Adam Levinter

Adam Levinter

CEO & Entrepreneurship | Published Author | Podcast Host

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employee Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Leadership Development
Adam Levinter is the Founder and CEO of Scriberbase and D2C-in-a-box. Widely regarded a "subscription and D2C expert," Adam Levinter is the author of...
Kimberly Lyall

Kimberly Lyall

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

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  • Resilience & Adversity 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 "Lights up...
Michael C. Duffy

Michael C. Duffy

Happiness, Resilience and Success Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
Michael C. Duffy is a philanthropist, speaker and an author of five books on happiness, resilience and success including: The Happiness Book: A...
California California, USA
Robin O'Grady

Robin O'Grady

Corporate Culture Specialist | Wellness Expert | Fitness Industry Leader & Executive Coach

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Workplace Culture
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Leadership and Change
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Stress Management
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Mindfulness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Robin O'Grady is an international speaker, fitness industry leader, and corporate culture specialist. Robin O'Grady is dedicated to empowering...
Noah Cappe

Noah Cappe

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

Speaker Topics

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

Ryan Perez

Invisible Disabilities Advocate | Social Media Strategy | Storytelling Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Personal Leadership
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Personal Growth
  • Health & Wellness
  • Stress Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
Ryan Perez is a multifaceted advocate and entertainer who has dedicated his life to inspiring change and fostering understanding. With over 300,000...
Andre De Grasse

Andre De Grasse

Olympic Champion & Track Star | Peak Performance | Canadian Athlete

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Employee Engagement
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Health & Human Performance
Keynote Speaker, Andre De Grasse is known for earning Olympic gold and bronze at the Tokyo Olympics. Andre's athletic path changed when he ran his...
Jacksonville Jacksonville, USA
Marie-Andree Levesque

Marie-Andree Levesque

Talent Acquisition Expert | Business Leader | Mindful Leader | Innovation Catalyst

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Leadership and Change
  • Women In Business
Marie-Andree Levesque founded one of Canada's premiere recruitment agency with a clear purpose in mind: Leveraging talent acquisition practices into...
Kevin J. Ripa

Kevin J. Ripa

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Expert | Incident Response | Cyber Threat Intelligence

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cyber Security
  • Privacy
  • Big Data
  • Blockchain & Metaverse
  • Business Technology
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
Kevin J. Ripa is an expert in cyber security, technology and investigation services with over 25 years of experience. As the owner of several...
Camryn Rogers

Camryn Rogers

Olympic Athlete & World Champion | Record Breaking Hammer Thrower | Sports Leadership

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
Camryn Rogers is a pioneering Canadian hammer thrower who made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as the first Canadian woman to reach the hammer...