The world has changed — and it’s not changing back. From geopolitical shifts and economic disruption to the rapid rise of AI and the transformation of the workplace, the rules that once guided how we lead, work, and live are being rewritten in real time.
Navigating what comes next requires the right perspectives, the right strategies, and the right voices in the room. From macro challenges to micro, this guide brings together some of the most in-demand keynote speakers helping organizations do exactly that. We start with the global and political forces reshaping the world around us, move into the business strategies those forces demand, explore how the workplace is evolving in response, and ultimately arrive at the individual and what it takes to perform, thrive, and lead through all of it.
Whether you’re trying to make sense of a volatile political and economic landscape, find your footing in a fundamentally changed business world, build workplaces and teams ready for what’s ahead, or unlock the potential in your people — these are the voices helping organizations navigate it all.
Navigating Political and Economic Uncertainty
From shifting world powers and a strained Canada-US relationship to the political trends reshaping our own backyard, meet some of our most in-demand political speakers helping audiences make sense of it all.
The Shifting World Order
Geopolitics, economics, security, democracy — the forces shaping our world are shifting in ways few could have predicted. These global issues speakers not only connect the dots regarding key events, but provide a look at where things are headed, and where the potential dangers and opportunities may lie.
Janice Gross Stein
Global Issues
Whether it’s economics, geopolitics or international security, few people have a better understanding of global issues than Professor Janice Gross Stein. Her dynamic presentations provide a unique perspective into what’s really happening around the globe — from China to Russia to the Middle East and Europe — and what it means to her audiences.
The Hon. Bob Rae
The World Turned Upside Down
Drawing on his experience presiding over UN bodies and negotiating with world leaders throughout five decades in politics and diplomacy, the Honourable Bob Rae explores the seismic forces reshaping global politics, providing audiences with a roadmap for navigating these changing tides and practical strategies to help build the future we need.
General Wayne Eyre
Global Security and Implications for Canada
As we live in a continued polycrisis, Canada’s former Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre (Ret’d) breaks down the global security environment and how stressors such as geopolitics, technological disruption, shifting societal norms, and more are disrupting the world order. He’ll explore what these mean for Canada and our uncertain future.
The New North America: Canada-US Relations
What happens to Canada when our closest ally becomes our biggest uncertainty? These political insiders have spent decades of their career working at the centre of Canada-US relationship and their experience provides audiences with unmatched insight into what’s at stake — and what comes next.
The Hon. Jean Charest
Navigating North America’s Future: Canada-US Relations
As the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Québec and a current member of the Council on Canada-US Relations, the Honourable Jean Charest brings a rare perspective to the Canada-US relationship — drawing on decades of experience to explore the political, economic, and cultural ties that bind both nations and the complex challenges threatening them today.
Gitane De Silva
Making Sense of the New World Order: Canada–US Relations
The recent and rapid changes in the world order have created uncertainty and left many of us wondering what will come next. Drawing on her experience as a former diplomat who served in the US three times, Gitane De Silva explains what is driving the changes in US policies, how those changes impact trade and international relations, and what we as Canadians can do about it.
Ambassador David L. Cohen
Trade and Commerce in North America: Navigating a Changing Economic Landscape
Ambassador David L. Cohen draws on his experience as US Ambassador to Canada and as a senior Fortune 50 executive to examine the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the US to offer business leaders a pragmatic framework for managing risk, seizing commercial opportunities, and sustaining growth in an increasingly complex trading environment.
National Politics: Canada at a Crossroads
Canada is in the middle of a pivotal moment — politically, economically, and culturally. These speakers dig into the domestic forces shaping the country’s direction and what it means for the organizations and communities navigating it.
Andrew Coyne
The Political Landscape: Where Are We Headed?
The former national editor of Maclean’s and current Globe and Mail columnist, Andrew Coyne is one of Canada’s most respected political voices. Known for his insightful, provocative commentary, he offers insights on the intersection between policy and politics, examining the economic and social policy challenges facing the country, and how well we’re facing up to them.
The Hon. Christy Clark
How Canada Can Win from a Changing World Order
The 35th Premier of British Columbia, the Honourable Christy Clark examines how Canada can thrive amid geopolitical uncertainty and the realignment of global power. Drawing on her deep experience in cross-border relations and trade, she makes the case for strategic investment, energy security, and principled partnerships to secure Canada’s place in the world.
Dr. David Coletto
The Shifting Mindset of Canadians and What it Means for Your Business
In this data-driven, compelling keynote, Dr. David Coletto, one of Canada’s top pollsters and political analysts, delves deep into the heart of Canadian politics to ready organizations for the changes ahead. Tailoring his talks to his audience, he shares the latest data to highlight what Canadians really think about the issues that matter most.
The New Business Landscape
Technological disruption, shifting markets, and unprecedented complexity — businesses are being hit in every direction. The advantage will go to those who can see clearly and act decisively. Discover how our expert speakers help leaders cut through the complexity and lead with clarity in a fundamentally changed business world.
AI and Digital Transformation
Every leader knows AI will change their business. The harder question is how, how much, and how fast. These AI and technology experts provide the clarity, strategy, and practical insight to help leaders and their teams navigate this transformation with confidence.
Taylor Owen
The AI Revolution: What Every Leader Needs to Know About Our Digital Future
Host of the influential podcast Machines Like Us and an advisor on Canada’s National AI Task Force, Taylor Owen decodes what the AI revolution means for organizations and society. Tailoring his content, he reveals which emerging technologies will reshape industries first and how to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Dr. Helen Papagiannis
What Comes After What’s Next? AI+ and the New Rules of Human Experience
A globally recognized thought leader in AI and immersive technologies, Dr. Helen Papagiannis pushes leaders past tactical AI adoption toward a bold AI+ strategic vision — mapping how AI, extended reality, and other emerging technologies converge to unlock unprecedented opportunity and redefine the future of business.
Amber Mac
The New AI Power Shift: Risks, Rewards, and Readiness for 2026 and Beyond
As a new AI power shift reshapes how we work, lead, and compete, Amber Mac — widely regarded as the go-to expert on technology — draws on two decades at the forefront of innovation to outline a practical blueprint for making smarter decisions, building resilient teams, and empowering workforces to benefit from the transformation ahead.
Business Strategy: Rethinking the Playbook
In times of disruption, the organizations that pull ahead are the ones with the boldest, clearest strategies. These speakers challenge leaders to rethink purpose, rebuild trust, and find the competitive advantage hiding inside the chaos.
Ron Tite
The Purpose of Purpose is Growth
Purpose done right is the ultimate competitive advantage. Bestselling author Ron Tite challenges leaders to stop treating purpose as a branding exercise and start using it as a strategic force, drawing from real-world case studies to show how a true and effective purpose transforms culture, drives innovation, and drives lasting growth.
Shawn Kanungo
Friction by Design: Building Trust in the Age of AI
Generative AI is making organizations faster, smarter, and more efficient — but innovation strategist Shawn Kanungo argues that the rush to eliminate friction is putting something far more valuable at risk: trust. He challenges leaders to make bold choices about where to optimize for AI, where to slow down, and why that distinction will define who wins.
Doug Stephens
From Chaos to Competitive Superpower
Geopolitical tensions, economic upheaval, and rapid technological shifts have created unprecedented disruption. Global industry futurist Doug Stephens helps leaders view it through a different lens: an opportunity to unlock breakthrough strategy and turn chaos into your competitive superpower for those with the courage to seize them.
Managing Ongoing Complexity
Complexity has become the defining condition of modern business. These leaders have operated at the centre of some of the most high-stakes, complex situations and offer a masterclass in leading through it.
Colonel Chris Hadfield
Expect the Unexpected: How to Manage Through Complexity and Change
As commander of the International Space Station for six months, Colonel Chris Hadfield‘s daily reality was preparing for and solving worst-case scenarios. Drawing on 21 years in the astronaut corps, he shares the leadership strategies that helped him build high-performing teams under extreme conditions and how those lessons apply to our rapidly changing world.
Rachel Wilson
The New Cyberthreat Landscape
Managing cyber risk has become one of the most complex challenges facing leaders today. A 15-year NSA veteran turned Managing Director and Chief Data Officer at Morgan Stanley, Rachel Wilson brings a rare insider perspective to help organizations understand and prepare for the many cybersecurity threats facing them and their industry today.
Morgan Hamel
Between Right and Real: Trust, Ethics and Leadership in an Era of Complexity
In the past, doing the right thing in business seemed straightforward. Today’s environment, shaped by political polarization, employee activism, and social media scrutiny, has made leadership more challenging than ever. Business ethicist Morgan Hamel helps leaders navigate this tension, build trust, and lead with integrity.
The Evolving Workplace
The workplace has changed more in the last five years than in the previous 50. As the business landscape continues to shift, the organizations that will pull ahead are the ones building cultures, teams, and leadership capable of handling whatever comes next.
Future-Ready Leadership
The rules of leadership have changed. How leaders make decisions, build trust, and inspire their teams in an era of uncertainty demands a new kind of thinking — and these speakers deliver it.
David Marquet
Distancing: The Leadership Superpower for Better Decisions
In the heat of decision-making, leaders often get stuck in the moment — overwhelmed by emotions, biases, and immediate pressures. Leadership and organizational design expert Captain David Marquet introduces “distancing”, a transformative leadership approach that helps leaders break free from reactive thinking and sharpen their decision-making.
Farah Nasser
The Human Premium: Scaling Empathy in the Age of AI
As AI drives the cost of technical intelligence to zero, the value of human connection is skyrocketing. Broadcaster Farah Nasser introduces “Authentic Intelligence” — the distinct human ability to connect, create, and care in ways algorithms cannot — challenging leaders to reframe soft skills as survival skills and the foundation of future-ready leadership.
Hamza Khan
Hope IS a Strategy: Leading with Impact in a Changing Landscape
Amid uncertainty, one leadership quality emerges as the most critical: hope. A globally recognized leadership expert, Hamza Khan argues that true organizational resilience isn’t just managing risks, it’s about expanding possibilities by leading with hope. Leaders who embrace hopeful leadership help their teams navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Change Management: Building Change-Ready Organizations
While many organizations treat change as something to get through, the best ones learn to embrace it as a core competency. These speakers show leaders and teams how to build that capability from the inside out.
Dr. Bailey Parnell
Thriving Through Change: Build a Change-Friendly Mindset with Optimism, Resilience, and Empathy
Organizations must change to thrive — but humans aren’t built to love it. Dr. Bailey Parnell draws on her experience leading a world-class soft skills development company to share the science-backed strategies that help individuals and teams build the mindset, optimism, and resilience needed to navigate change together.
Jay Kiew
Change Fluency: Leveraging the Language of Change to Drive Growth
Just as learning a new language transforms how we think and communicate, developing change fluency transforms how we navigate disruption and drive growth. Innovation strategist Jay Kiew unpacks Change Fluency™, a leading change navigation playbook that equips audiences with strategies to speak the language of change with ease.
Tim Arnold
Leading Change: Learn the Five Tensions to Manage for Successful Transformation
From change management to change mastery. Most change initiatives feel like an uphill battle, but they don’t have to. While others struggle with the inevitable conflict that come with change, business strategist Tim Arnold shows leaders how to harness the power of “and” thinking to transform resistance into resilience and division into unity.
Cultivating Resilient, High-Performing Teams
High-performing teams don’t happen by accident and in today’s workplace, resilience is what separates those that sustain performance from those that burn out. These speakers show leaders how to build both.
Jamelle Lindo
Lead with Resilience Through Disruption and Change
With nearly two decades of experience and 10,000+ hours coaching top executives worldwide, Jamelle Lindo shows leaders that by harnessing emotional intelligence, rather than avoiding emotions, they can create more resilient, human-centered teams that drive sustainable growth and adapt swiftly to change, without sacrificing trust or risking burnout.
Dr. Shimi Kang
Trust, Wellness, Performance: The Steps to a Productive, Resilient, and Inspiring Workplace
The neuroscience is clear: trust and belonging are the foundation of every high-performing, resilient team. Award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Shimi Kang translates the latest brain science into practical strategies that help leaders build psychologically safe workplaces and unlock the productivity, creativity, and innovation their organizations need to thrive.
Dr. Lisa Bélanger
Leading from the Edge: Agility and Innovation in an Ever-Changing World
Today’s era of unprecedented change demands leaders and teams to constantly adapt. Dr. Lisa Bélanger draws on the latest research in behavioural science and leadership psychology to equip leaders with evidence-based strategies to build resilience and agility within their teams — while enhancing their own adaptability in the process.
Unlocking Potential for Personal and Organizational Success
The most powerful investment any organization can make is in its people. From peak performance and mental resilience to the motivation that turns potential into results, these speakers help individuals and organizations unlock what they’re truly capable of.
Peak Performance: Sustaining Personal Excellence
Sustaining personal excellence is one of the most powerful things individuals and organizations can invest in. These speakers combine cutting-edge research and real-world experience to show audiences how to build confidence, manage stress, and perform at their best when it matters most.
Juan Bendaña
The Confidence Cycle: The Secret to Everyday Engagement and Motivation
In a world where self-doubt and change are relentless, Juan Bendaña shows individuals and teams how to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Drawing on his groundbreaking book Confident by Choice, he equips audiences with the tools to build unshakable confidence, overcome imposter syndrome, and cultivate a growth mindset when it matters most.
Sarah Wells
The Pursuit of Excellence: How to Cultivate Unstoppable Excellence in Yourself and Your Organization
Excellence isn’t reserved for a select few — it’s a mindset anyone can adopt. Olympian and leadership expert Sarah Wells has spent more than a decade proving that excellence isn’t about perfection. It’s about belief, resilience, and the courage to constantly outperform who you were yesterday. She shows audiences how to make it their daily standard.
Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser
Pressure-Tested: Strategic Resilience for Peak Performers
What separates those who burn out from those who break through? Few people are better positioned to answer than four-time Olympic gold medalist, NHL executive, and practising emergency physician Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. She reveals how strategic resilience isn’t just bouncing back — it’s a deliberate skill anyone can build and deploy when the stakes are highest.
Resilience and Well-Being: Sustaining Your Best Self
Performance means nothing if you don’t have the health and energy to sustain it. These speakers shift the focus from output to the foundation beneath it — mental health, stress management, and the daily habits that keep individuals running at their best.
Anthony McLean
Fire Up Your Mental Health!
In a world that never seems to slow down, finding joy, energy, and motivation can feel harder than ever. Anthony McLean brings humour, insight, and practical tools to help audiences recharge and refocus — showing how simple shifts in mindset and daily habits can dramatically improve mental health and overall well-being.
Dr. Susan Biali
The Resilient Life: How to Thrive Through Challenge and Change
Physician and stress resilience expert Dr. Susan Biali draws on her book The Resilient Life to show audiences how to recognize burnout, reduce stress, and build lasting resilience. Blending personal stories with evidence-based tools, she delivers practical strategies to set healthy boundaries, boost energy, and reconnect with what truly matters.
David R. Samson
Unlock Optimal Wellness Through Ancient Biology
Our ancient biology holds the answers to some of modern life’s most pressing health challenges. Associate professor of evolutionary anthropology David R. Samson draws on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research to show how paleolithic principles can help optimize sleep, social connection, and well-being — and unlock performance in the process.
Motivation and Inspiration: Turn Intention into Momentum
The best ideas and strategies mean nothing without the motivation to act on them. These speakers remind audiences what’s possible — delivering the kind of human connection, perspective, and inspiration that turns intention into momentum.
Jill Heinerth
Into the Unknown: An Explorer’s Guide to Leading Through Change
Having ventured into lava tubes, submerged caves, and the deepest reaches of the ocean, Jill Heinerth knows what it means to lead when no map exists. Drawing on decades of expeditions, she shows how adopting an exploration mindset empowers teams to navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and turn disruption into a doorway to innovation.
Peter Katz
Celebrate What Matters
In a world where disconnection threatens organizational performance, the most powerful thing a leader can do is surface the moments that matter. Through live music, storytelling, and his Celebrate What Matters™ framework, Peter Katz shows how celebrating the right moments creates a ripple effect of connection, inspiration, and lasting cultural change.
Bruce Kirkby
The Moment of Growth: An Invisible Hinge where Change Stalls and How to Break Through
People rarely fail at growth — they fail at the invisible hinge point just before it, where fear and uncertainty spike. Adventurer and author Bruce Kirkby delivers a deeply human keynote that reframes uncertainty as the foundation of resilience, offering a tactical roadmap for building gritty teams and navigating what comes next.
Find the Right Voice for Your Next Event
The world is changing fast — and the right speaker can make all the difference. The speakers in this guide represent just a fraction of the talent we work with. Whatever challenges your organization may be facing, we’ll help you find the right voice to meet the moment.
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