Workplace Wellness & Mental Health Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA

Mental health keynotes need care: the wrong speaker can feel performative, the right one gives people language and permission. The speakers below bring lived experience and research-backed practice.

Spoken Artists books wellness and mental-health speakers for employee town halls, HR conferences and Bell Let's Talk–style events across Canada and the United States.

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Lived experience handled with care, plus practical tools

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Sensitivity to psychological safety in the room

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Content that works for leaders and individual contributors

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Optional follow-up: workshops or a Q&A session

Hand-picked · 11 speakers
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
Scott Schieman
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Scott Schieman

The sociologist rewriting what work means.

Toronto, Canada · The Future of Work · Meaning & Purpose at Work · Workplace Wellbeing
Dr. Karen MacNeill
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Dr. Karen MacNeill

Peak-Performance Psychologist to Canada’s Olympic Athletes

Calgary, Canada · Mental Performance · Resilience · Leadership
Marc Champagne
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Marc Champagne

Speaker · Bestselling Author · Mental Fitness Strategist & Futurist

Toronto, Canada · Available worldwide · Mental Fitness · Resilience · High Performance
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
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Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

Clinical Psychologist Focused on Relationships & Workplace Connection

Montreal, Canada · Belonging & Connection · Mental Health · Connected Leadership
Dr. Gillian Mandich
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Dr. Gillian Mandich

Psychologist & Bestselling Author on Happiness, Resilience and Purpose

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · Happiness · Workplace Well-Being · Mental Health
Jennifer Brace
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Jennifer Brace

Futurist on Future of Work, Innovation, and Well-Being

Plymouth, Michigan, USA · Strategic Foresight · Future Of Work · Change Management
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
Dr. Ellen Choi
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Dr. Ellen Choi

Organizational Behaviour & Leadership Strategist. Founder, TMU Wellness Lab

Toronto, Canada · Mindfulness · Mental Health · Leadership
Julien Christian Lutz
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Julien Christian Lutz

Director & Creative Visionary in Music and Culture

Toronto, Canada · Creativity · Creative Leadership · High-Performance Teams
Scott Oake
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Scott Oake

Bestselling Author | Award-Winning Broadcaster | Founder, Bruce Oake Recovery Centre

Winnipeg, MB. · Resilience · Recovery · Mental Health & Addiction
Planner questions
How much does a mental health and wellness 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 mental health and wellness speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.

Who are good Canadian mental health and wellness keynote speakers?+

Canadian mental health and wellness keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Dr. Karen MacNeill, Marc Champagne, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, Dr. Gillian Mandich, Danielle Campo. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.

Who are good American mental health and wellness keynote speakers?+

US-based mental health and wellness keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Jennifer Brace. 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.