While 2026 is winding down, we’re already winding up for 2027! Get a jump on the new year with top speaker recommendations for your upcoming events in January, February, and March.
Planning Ahead: January, February, and March
Q1 bookings are heating up, with kick-offs, mental health, Black History Month, and International Women’s Day topping the list. Below, we’ve rounded up a selection of recommended speakers. See more in our comprehensive 2027 Planning Guides.
Kick-Off the New Year
From headliners who inspire to experts in mindset, sales, and resilience, our speakers deliver insight your people can put to use right away. See more in our 2027 Kick-Off Planning Guide.

Colonel Jeremy Hansen
Achieving Your Moonshot: Turning Audacious Dreams into Action
Artemis II didn’t happen by accident. Col. Jeremy Hansen reveals what it took, and how to define your own moonshot for 2027.

Tessa Virtue
Elite Performance: Unlocking Potential and Sustaining Excellence
Five-time Olympic medallist and Deloitte advisor Tessa Virtue shows teams how to sustain high performance under pressure.
Mental Health and Wellness
This Bell Let’s Talk Day, bring the conversation into your workplace and help your team make mental health a year-round priority. Explore more in our 2027 Mental Health and Wellness Planning Guide.

Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
Surrender to the Break: A New Prescription for Resilience
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa redefines resilience with neuroscience-backed insights on why surrender is essential to healing.

Clara Hughes
Open Heart, Open Mind
Drawing on her new book Learning to Breathe, Clara Hughes shares a raw, hopeful story of depression, healing, and connection.
Black History Month
Bring groundbreaking leaders to your stage this February, who combine personal experience with professional expertise to not only educate but inspire. Meet more in-demand speakers in our 2027 Black History Month Guide.

Mark Williams
The Symphony of Leadership
The first Black CEO of a major North American orchestra, Mark Williams helps leaders bring diverse teams into harmony.

The Honourable Marci Ien
Listen, Learn, Act: How Empathetic Leadership Drives Impact
From award-winning journalist to federal cabinet minister, The Hon. Marci Ien shows how empathetic leadership drives impact.
International Women’s Day
Leadership, mindset, health, and more — these speakers tackle the real issues women face today, at work and beyond. See more in our 2027 International Women’s Day Guide.

Ambassador Kirsten Hillman
Being a First and an Only: Women in Leadership
Canada’s first female Ambassador to the US, Kirsten Hillman shares how to build authority as the only woman in the room.

Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe
Owning Your Change: Menopause, Midlife, and Advocacy
Menopause expert Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe cuts through stigma and misinformation to help women better navigate midlife.
Looking for More Ideas? Explore the full lineup in our 2027 planning guides and contact us to book your Q1 event today.