Decision-Making, Risk & Performing Under Pressure Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
When the stakes are high, preparation and judgement are everything. These speakers have made decisions with lives, championships and the rule of law on the line.
Spoken Artists books decision-making and risk speakers for leadership conferences, safety summits and executive offsites across Canada and the United States.
Real high-stakes decisions, not hypotheticals
Frameworks for preparation and judgement
Relevance to risk, safety or governance teams
A credible, calm stage presence
Luke Aikins
Record-Holding Red Bull Air Force Skydiver
Hon. Beverley McLachlin
Canada's First Female Chief Justice and Award-Winning Author
Commander Paul Smith
Decorated Naval Officer | History-Making Commander | Leadership Strategist
Melissa Arnot Reid
World-Record Holding Adventurer & Author, "Enough" Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest
Jennifer Brace
Futurist on Future of Work, Innovation, and Well-Being
Brad Stulberg
The performance thinker for a chaotic decade.
LCol (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael
Canada’s First Female Snowbird Pilot
Marc Champagne
Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist
Dr. Ellen Choi
Organizational Behaviour & Leadership Strategist. Founder, TMU Wellness Lab
Mark Daley
World’s First University Chief AI Officer, Western University
Anil Arora
Chief Statistician of Canada, Deputy Minister (Ret’d) Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School Board Member, Centre for International Governance
John Weigelt
National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada
How much does a decision-making keynote speaker cost in Canada and the US?+
Fees depend on the speaker, date, format (in person or virtual) and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist decision-making speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian decision-making keynote speakers?+
Canadian decision-making keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Hon. Beverley McLachlin, Commander Paul Smith, LCol (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael, Marc Champagne, Dr. Ellen Choi. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American decision-making keynote speakers?+
US-based decision-making keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Luke Aikins, Melissa Arnot Reid, Jennifer Brace, Brad Stulberg. All are available for events across the United States and Canada.
Do your speakers travel to the United States?+
Yes. Spoken Artists speakers regularly keynote across Canada and the United States, in person or virtually. Quotes are available in CAD or USD.
How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker?+
Three to six months is ideal; six to nine months for peak dates like January sales kickoffs and fall conference season. Short-notice bookings are often still possible — ask.
Can I meet the speaker before I book?+
Yes. Every speaker on the Spoken Artists roster offers a free introductory Zoom call so you can test chemistry and tailor the keynote before committing.