Leadership & Public Affairs Strategist | Former Ontario PC Leader & CEO, OREA

Tim Hudak

Business. Change Management. Current Affairs. Leadership. Public Policy.

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Tim Hudak

Speaker Bio

With three decades in the public spotlight, Tim Hudak brings a wealth of leadership experience and practical insights to the stage. From his time as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Member of Provincial Parliament, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and as a media pundit, Tim has consistently driven meaningful change and helped organizations and individuals achieve their goals in leadership and public affairs.

During his seven years as CEO of OREA, Tim led a remarkable transformation, positioning the association as one of Canada’s most impactful advocacy groups. His efforts strengthened consumer protection, championed the dream of home ownership, and introduced a groundbreaking health and insurance benefits program for REALTORS®. Recognized as one of the most powerful figures in North American residential real estate by the Swanepoel Power 200 for five consecutive years, Tim knows what it takes to lead and deliver results.

Before his success in association management, Tim spent 21 years in public office, serving as Leader of the Ontario PC Party and Cabinet Minister. Since stepping out of politics, he has continued to shape public policy as a trusted advisor, including his work on the provincial Housing Affordability Task Force and as Chair of the Ontario Tourism Economic Recovery Task Force post-COVID.

When he’s not inspiring audiences or shaping policy, Tim enjoys life at home with his wife, Newstalk 1010 host Deb Hutton, and their two daughters, Miller and Maitland. In his downtime, you’ll find him exploring hidden trails on his mountain bike or perfecting his outdoor cooking skills.

Tim Hudak Topics
Leading Without Limits: Building Teams, Sparking Change, and Delivering on the Big Bets.
The Big Picture Playbook: How Today’s Chaos Shapes Tomorrow’s Opportunities.
The Five Commandments of High Impact Advocacy.
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In this keynote, Tim Hudak shares his hard-earned lessons on leadership from decades of experience in both public and private sectors. Audiences will learn:

– How to inspire and empower teams to perform at their best.
– Strategies for adapting to change and leading with clarity in uncertain times.
– The keys to creating a culture of trust, accountability, and risk taking.

This session provides a practical roadmap for leaders looking to elevate their impact and shake things up.

From economic shifts to the most impactful trends, today’s business leaders face
unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Tim breaks it all down, focusing on:

– How major trends, policies, and current affairs influence the business landscape.
– What leaders can do to stay ahead of change and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
– The role of strategic thinking, risk taking and adaptability in long-term success.

This keynote offers actionable insights and a big-picture perspective, helping leaders make smarter decisions and position their organizations for growth.

Getting things done with government can be mysterious and frustrating. Using stories from his three decades in politics including as Leader of the PC Party of Ontario and CEO of one of Canada’s most successful lobbyists, the Ontario Real Estate Association, Tim will tell you what works, what won’t work and what are the hard-to-recover-from mistakes you want to avoid. The Five Commandments of High Impact Advocacy is a roadmap on how to get your advocacy goal across the finish line.

Testimonials

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Tim Hudak

CEO, Ontario Medical Association

“Tim’s Five Commandments for High Impact Advocacy really hit home with the OMA leadership. His strategic insight, “pull no punches” approach and his endless supply of real-life anecdotes made Tim an outstanding guest speaker.”

CEO, Colleges Ontario

“Tim was one of the most impactful, thought-provoking speakers we have had. His speech “From Stall to Winning Streak: OREA’s Public Affairs Transformation” was outstanding – anecdotes that connected, wise guidance from years of experience and a roadmap to success in working with government. Any organization contemplating major change should get Tim in front of their team.”

Director of Business Development, Canada Life

“Tim Hudak was an engaging, highly relatable speaker at our Canada Life event.   Telling compelling stories from his experience in politics and real estate, Tim successfully connected the dots between the political dynamic, finance and housing delivering great value for our clients.”

VP Government Relations, Canadian Propane Association

“Tim Hudak told us exactly what we needed to hear. Tim used his experience and his contacts to give us the straight goods on how to get our advocacy priorities across the finish line and how we were perceived at Queen’s Park.  It was a refreshing change from too many consultants who tell you what they think you want to hear or already know.”

Ontario Chiefs of Police

“Tim knocked it out of the park as a panelist at our Crisis and Strategic Communications Conference.  His energy, straight talk and reservoir of real life stories really connected with our audience.”

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