Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
Culture is what people do when nobody's watching. These speakers help organisations rebuild connection, purpose and engagement in hybrid, high-pressure workplaces.
Spoken Artists books culture and engagement speakers for town halls, HR conferences and employee appreciation events across Canada and the United States.
Research or lived experience on what drives engagement
Ideas that work for hybrid and frontline teams
A tone that energises rather than lectures
Practical rituals leaders can start next week
Scott Schieman
The sociologist rewriting what work means.
Mark Shapiro
President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays
Derek “Drex” Jancar
Co-Founder, The Remix Project | Chief Executive Officer, October's Very Own (OVO)
Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls & Nick Saltarelli
Co-Founders | Rule Breakers | Brand Builders
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
Clinical Psychologist Focused on Relationships & Workplace Connection
Ruben Rojas
Creator, The "Live Through Love" Project
Angela Ahrendts
Former SVP, Apple Retail; Former CEO, Burberry; Chair of the Board, Save the Children International
Sandy Brondello
Inaugural Head Coach, Toronto Tempo | WNBA Champion | Olympic Medalist
Sean Riley
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Dude, DUDE Wipes | Brand Builder | Innovator
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
Brian Scudamore
Bestselling Author. Founder & CEO: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Dragon, CBC's Dragons Den
How much does a workplace culture 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 workplace culture speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian workplace culture keynote speakers?+
Canadian workplace culture keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Derek “Drex” Jancar, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, Ekow Nimako, Brian Scudamore. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American workplace culture keynote speakers?+
US-based workplace culture keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Ruben Rojas, Angela Ahrendts, Sean Riley, 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.