Ron Tite

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Leading the AI Uprising: How to Fuel a Revolution, Embrace AI, and Propel Teams Forward

  AI isn’t just another disruption. It’s a full-blown coup d’état on the workplace. It’s here to overthrow how you work, what you value, and how you measure success. It comes with immense potential, jaw-dropping productivity, and, for some, existential dread and fear for their jobs. Almost over night, technology has gone from FOMO to FOBO — from the “fear of missing out” to the “fear of being obsolete.”

  But don’t panic, this coup can be a good thing. It just depends on who’s leading the revolution and how they lead it.

  See, AI pioneers usually create more chaos than brilliance and AI resisters attempt to justify the comfort of the same old routine. Truly great leaders engage both to spark an insurgency that consults instead of threatens, collaborates instead of declares, and propels instead of fails.

  This insightful presentation will explore why the deployment of AI is crucial, how to align everyone behind it, and what triumph can look like. So, light your torches, rally your troops, and get ready to storm the castle of outdated thinking. It’s time to orchestrate an AI coup that’s less about backlash and more about breakthroughs.

• The New Growth Matrix: How to Unleash Purpose-Driven Customer (and Employee) Experience to Fuel Growth

  Over the past few years, leaders have been forced to react and respond to a dynamic environment that featured everything from a dismantled supply chain and muted virtual teams to overdue calls for equality, mental health concerns, and an economy on the brink of disaster.

  Well, that was fun. Now what?

  Leaders can’t just flip the switch and resume their previously scheduled path to success. And the way forward? It’s filled with unclear and competing priorities, contradictions in what customers want and expect, and a workforce that’s completely divided on why they work and where they work.

  Welcome to an era that requires a new approach to growth.

  Yes, that certainly means financial growth. But it also means personal growth. Organizational growth. Systems growth. The growth of new communities, new processes, new environments, and more. It’s bound by purpose and driven by a frictionless and inspiring experience inside AND outside the organization.

  Don’t look back. Look forward. It’s time to grow into growth. This insightful and humorous presentation will help you and your team do it.

• THINK. DO. SAY: Seizing Attention and Building Trust in a Busy, Busy World

  In a world screaming for attention, whispers won’t cut it. With distractions, notifications, and promotional messaging from all angles, on all platforms, on all devices interrupting around the clock, capturing someone’s attention has never been more difficult.

  And keeping that attention? Even tougher.

  Stop chasing. Start succeeding. Meaningful connections aren’t built with more leads, more platforms, or more data. They’re built by purpose, defined by actions, and adopted through communications.

  The answer to chaos isn’t more chaos. Organizational performance doesn’t need to be complicated. It needs to be focused. Leaders and businesses simply need to align what you think, what you do, and what you say.

  “Think Do Say” has powered a diverse group of organizations from Google, Microsoft, and Walmart to Unicef, Scouts, and all the real estate, FI, insurance, CPG, and startups in between.

  This keynote isn’t just inspiration, it’s a toolkit. Your people will leave armed with the mindset and tactics required to capture and grow the currency of attention and trust.

• The Story Spark: Developing Story-Based Leadership to Connect, Engage, and Transform

  Data may be the new oil, but stories are the spark that ignites human connection.

  Somewhere along the way, business leaders fell head over heels for KPIs and became so enamoured with metrics, spreadsheets, data points, and efficiency rates that they started to ignore the power of narrative.

  Ditch the data dump. Embrace the story spark. Numbers shouldn’t replace stories; they should inform them. This keynote is your friendly reminder that stories aren’t just for bedtime. They’re the secret weapon for transforming those dry KPIs into meaningful connections.

  Whether you’re connecting with clients, inspiring colleagues, or building a personal brand, you’ll uncover the secrets behind weaving experiences into engaging narratives that captivate audiences and forge deep, lasting connections.

  But this isn’t just about spinning yarns. It’s about using storytelling as a tool for continuous growth and improvement. Join us on this journey to rehumanize your message, one story at a time. Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to unleash the transformative power of storytelling in every aspect of your life.

• Everyone’s An Artist (Or At Least They Should Be): Cultivating Creativity to Thrive in the Age of Automation

  The machines are humming and efficiency is soaring, but something vital is missing. In our relentless pursuit of automation and optimization, we’ve lost sight of the very thing that makes us human — creativity.

  Creativity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of innovation, the engine of problem-solving, and the fuel that propels businesses forward. In an era where algorithms and automation reign supreme, it’s the leaders and companies that embrace the power of imagination that will truly stand out.

  In business, creativity isn’t necessarily about artistic expression; it’s about challenging assumptions, finding new solutions, and forging meaningful connections. It’s about creating innovative products, systems, and processes that inspire awe and challenge the, “this is how it’s always done” mode of thinking.

  Only humans can do what no human has done before. Without creativity, we risk becoming a sea of sameness. But with creativity, the only limit is our imagination. Creativity isn’t just an asset, it’s your secret weapon for survival — and maybe, just maybe, a little bit of fun along the way.

• The New Narrative: Building and Delivering Speeches that Engage, Inspire, and Inform

  Once upon a time, speakers were taught that the structure of a speech was rather simple: “Tell them what you’re going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them.”

  The world and the audiences in it have changed but a lot of presenters are still using an approach to speaking that hasn’t. Attention spans have shrunk. People are cynical about being sold to, audiences are bombarded with helpful content, and every individual can tune into brilliant speeches with high production value on YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, and every other platform in between.

  You’re no longer competing with the director of sales who’s speaking before you. You’re competing with Gary Vaynerchuk, Scott Galloway, and Dustin Hoffman’s MasterClass.

  It’s simply not enough to have great ideas, compelling strategies, or critical organizational priorities. You need people to adopt them. You need them to feel like they want to buy in. And whether they understand, internalize, and adopt your thinking largely depends on how you communicate them.

  While communication sounds like the easiest part of the job, for some people, it can be the most difficult. There are about 500 different skills that an executive needs to be effective. The challenge is that most executives possess about 30 of them. The smart ones back-fill their obvious weaknesses with trusted advisors or colleagues and work to develop a process or approach on all the other skills that simply don’t come naturally to them.

  For many, presenting is one of those skills. Natural for some, a challenge for others, and an opportunity for all.

  “The New Narrative” provides a simple content framework and equips audiences with the performance tools to engage, inspire, and inform. You’ll learn how to integrate emotional stories, vulnerable anecdotes, effective data, simple visuals, powerful demonstrations, and the effective and appropriate use of humour. You’ll abandon bullet points and create impact. You’ll embrace authenticity and build trust. You’ll master the art of delivery and in the end, deliver growth.

  Your ideas are important. Let’s work to ensure people adopt them.

• Host / Emcee / Moderator / Interviewer

  You created the theme. You ordered the muffins. You booked the speakers. And arranged the presentations. There’s only one question — who’s going to transform the individual elements throughout your day into a unified experience for your audience?

  Trained at the legendary Second City, Ron Tite is the secret weapon your event needs. Armed with business-focused humour and years of experience interviewing industry titans, political heavyweights, and cultural icons, Tite effortlessly draws out the best in every guest and from every speech for every crowd.

  From traditional hosting to intimate fireside chats and high-stakes panel discussions, Tite has commanded the stage at premiere events across North America, engaging in meaningful conversations that have inspired, informed, and entertained.

  Working hand-in-hand with senior executives, he helps create dynamic on-stage experiences that leave audiences buzzing and brands shining. Whether you’re wowing clients, wooing prospects, or rallying the troops, Tite is the thread through all the presentations and conversations to help you do it.