Inspirational Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
An inspirational speaker should leave the room moved and equipped. These speakers have climbed back from loss, broken records and rewritten what people thought was possible — and they connect it to the challenges your audience faces at work.
Spoken Artists represents inspirational speakers for annual conferences, award galas, employee appreciation events and sales kickoffs across Canada and the United States.
A true story told with honesty, not a highlight reel
A bridge from the story to your audience's daily reality
Emotional range — laughter as well as tears
A free intro call so you can feel the fit
Scott Oake
Bestselling Author | Award-Winning Broadcaster | Founder, Bruce Oake Recovery Centre
Connor Emeny
World-Record Holding Athlete & Author of All In on Resilience and High Performance
Shaun Boothe
Creator, The Unauthorized Biography Series
Julien Christian Lutz
Director & Creative Visionary in Music and Culture
Sandy Brondello
Inaugural Head Coach, Toronto Tempo | WNBA Champion | Olympic Medalist
Scott Schieman
The sociologist rewriting what work means.
Brad Stulberg
The performance thinker for a chaotic decade.
Derek “Drex” Jancar
Co-Founder, The Remix Project | Chief Executive Officer, October's Very Own (OVO)
Danielle Campo
World-Record Paralympic Athlete Focused on Resilience and High Performance
Marc Champagne
Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist
Ekow Nimako
Visual Artist Exploring Culture, Identity & Collaboration
Melissa Arnot Reid
World-Record Holding Adventurer & Author, "Enough" Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest
How much does an inspirational 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 inspirational speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian inspirational keynote speakers?+
Canadian inspirational keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Scott Oake, Connor Emeny, Shaun Boothe, Julien Christian Lutz, Derek “Drex” Jancar. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American inspirational keynote speakers?+
US-based inspirational keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Brad Stulberg, Melissa Arnot Reid. 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.