Motivational Keynote Speakers for Corporate Events — Canada & USA

A great motivational keynote earns the standing ovation and still matters a month later. These speakers pair extraordinary stories with takeaways your team can actually use.

Spoken Artists represents inspirational and motivational speakers for corporate events, sales kickoffs and award galas across Canada and the United States.

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A story that connects to your theme, not just an incredible feat

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Clear, practical takeaways alongside the emotion

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Strong reviews from corporate audiences similar to yours

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Flexibility on format — keynote, fireside chat or workshop

Hand-picked · 12 speakers
Brad Stulberg
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Brad Stulberg

The performance thinker for a chaotic decade.

Asheville, North Carolina · Excellence & Peak Performance · Mental Toughness · Resilience & Adaptability
Connor Emeny
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Connor Emeny

World-Record Holding Athlete & Author of All In on Resilience and High Performance

North America · Resilience · Mental Toughness · Goal Setting
Sandy Brondello
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Sandy Brondello

Inaugural Head Coach, Toronto Tempo | WNBA Champion | Olympic Medalist

Toronto, Canada · Team Culture · Leadership · High Performance
Danielle Campo
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Danielle Campo

World-Record Paralympic Athlete Focused on Resilience and High Performance

Windsor, Ontario, Canada · Resilience · Inclusive Leadership · Disability Inclusion
Alyssa Ages
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Alyssa Ages

Author, Journalist & Competitive Strongwoman Speaking on Performance and Mental Strength

Toronto, ON, Canada · Resilience · Failure & Risk · Mental Toughness
Marc Champagne
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Marc Champagne

Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist

Toronto, Canada · Available worldwide · Mental Fitness · Resilience · High Performance
Shaun Boothe
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Shaun Boothe

Creator, The Unauthorized Biography Series

North America · Motivation · Resilience · Diversity & Inclusion
Kara Hardin
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Kara Hardin

Mental health educator and Registered Psychotherapist helping high achievers make work human again

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Mental Health at Work · Peak Performance · Burnout & Resilience
Amber Balcaen
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Amber Balcaen

Professional NASCAR Driver | Entrepreneur | First Canadian Woman to Win a NASCAR-Sanctioned Race in the U.S.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · Performing Under Pressure · Resilience · Confidence
Dr. Karen MacNeill
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Dr. Karen MacNeill

Peak-Performance Psychologist to Canada’s Olympic Athletes

Calgary, Canada · Mental Performance · Resilience · Leadership
Jonathan Torrens
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Jonathan Torrens

Comedian, Actor & Co-host of Taggart & Torrens

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · Comedy · Creativity · Confidence
Taylor Lindsay-Noel
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Taylor Lindsay-Noel

Founder & CEO of Cup of Té

Toronto, Canada · Resilience · Accessibility · Disability Inclusion
Planner questions
How much does a motivational 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 motivational speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.

Who are good motivational keynote speakers in Canada?+

Spoken Artists represents hand-picked motivational speakers including Brad Stulberg, Connor Emeny, Sandy Brondello, Danielle Campo. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.

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.