Resilience & Sports Performance Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
Athletes and adventurers make memorable keynote speakers because they've tested resilience in public. The speakers below turn podiums, setbacks and expeditions into lessons on pressure, teamwork and grit.
Spoken Artists books Olympians, pro athletes and resilience speakers for conferences, sales kickoffs and team events across Canada and the United States.
A story with a clear business bridge — not just highlights
Proven ability to hold a corporate audience
Practical tools for pressure and setbacks
Options for team sessions or a moderated Q&A
Brad Stulberg
The performance thinker for a chaotic decade.
Alyssa Ages
Author, Journalist & Competitive Strongwoman Speaking on Performance and Mental Strength
Connor Emeny
World-Record Holding Athlete & Author of All In on Resilience and High Performance
Kara Hardin
Mental health educator and Registered Psychotherapist helping high achievers make work human again
Amber Balcaen
Professional NASCAR Driver | Entrepreneur | First Canadian Woman to Win a NASCAR-Sanctioned Race in the U.S.
Commander Paul Smith
Decorated Naval Officer | History-Making Commander | Leadership Strategist
Dr. Karen MacNeill
Peak-Performance Psychologist to Canada’s Olympic Athletes
Danielle Campo
World-Record Paralympic Athlete Focused on Resilience and High Performance
Marc Champagne
Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist
Melissa Arnot Reid
World-Record Holding Adventurer & Author, "Enough" Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest
Luke Aikins
Record-Holding Red Bull Air Force Skydiver
Sandy Brondello
Inaugural Head Coach, Toronto Tempo | WNBA Champion | Olympic Medalist
How much does a resilience and sports 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 resilience and sports speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good resilience and sports keynote speakers in Canada?+
Spoken Artists represents hand-picked resilience and sports speakers including Brad Stulberg, Alyssa Ages, Connor Emeny, Kara Hardin. 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.