High-Performance Teams & Teamwork Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
High-performing teams aren't built on talent alone. These speakers have built and led them in championship locker rooms, naval warships and aerobatic squadrons — and they show what transfers to the office.
Spoken Artists books teamwork and team culture speakers for leadership offsites, sales kickoffs and conferences across Canada and the United States.
Direct experience building a winning team
Specific habits teams can adopt immediately
Stories that resonate with non-sports fans too
Options for a team workshop after the keynote
Sandy Brondello
Inaugural Head Coach, Toronto Tempo | WNBA Champion | Olympic Medalist
Mark Shapiro
President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays
Commander Paul Smith
Decorated Naval Officer | History-Making Commander | Leadership Strategist
Dr. Karen MacNeill
Peak-Performance Psychologist to Canada’s Olympic Athletes
LCol (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael
Canada’s First Female Snowbird Pilot
Melissa Arnot Reid
World-Record Holding Adventurer & Author, "Enough" Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest
Dr. Ellen Choi
Organizational Behaviour & Leadership Strategist. Founder, TMU Wellness Lab
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Clinical Psychologist Focused on Relationships & Workplace Connection
Luke Aikins
Record-Holding Red Bull Air Force Skydiver
Justin Kingsley
Principal Advisor, Strategy at Office of the Prime Minister of Canada
Julien Christian Lutz
Director & Creative Visionary in Music and Culture
How much does a high-performance team 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 high-performance team speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian high-performance team keynote speakers?+
Canadian high-performance team keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Commander Paul Smith, Dr. Karen MacNeill, LCol (Ret’d) Maryse Carmichael, Dr. Ellen Choi, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American high-performance team keynote speakers?+
US-based high-performance team keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Melissa Arnot Reid, Luke Aikins. 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.