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Speakers Spotlight North America's most innovative speakers bureau representing the most extraordinary speakers. Why?

Serving the meeting and events industry since 1995, Speakers Spotlight is one of the world's most renowned speakers bureaus. Because our team is truly committed to helping our clients find the right keynote speakers for their events and audiences.

Behind every successful business is a story of challenges faced, risks taken, and opportunities created.This Small Busin...
10/20/2026

Behind every successful business is a story of challenges faced, risks taken, and opportunities created.

This Small Business Week, we're highlighting three Canadian entrepreneurs whose journeys demonstrate the ingenuity, resilience, and persistence it takes to build something extraordinary.

From challenging outdated regulations to rebuilding after setbacks and breaking barriers in established industries, Graham Sherman, Emily O’Brien, and Alicia Woods have each forged their own path to success.

Drawing on their experiences, they show audiences how to challenge assumptions, navigate adversity, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

Swipe to discover their stories and the lessons behind their success.

Greater transparency is putting the value of financial advice in the spotlight.With enhanced Total Cost Reporting statem...
10/15/2026

Greater transparency is putting the value of financial advice in the spotlight.

With enhanced Total Cost Reporting statements arriving in 2027, financial advisors will need to do more than explain investment costs. They'll also need to communicate the value of the advice they provide.

Ron Tite, Dr. Preet Banerjee, and Mark Bowden bring distinct perspectives on how advisors can approach these conversations with clarity, confidence, and trust.

Swipe to discover how these experts can help prepare advisors for the conversations ahead.

Planning ahead for International Women’s Day 2027?From leadership and empowerment to confidence, resilience, and well-be...
10/14/2026

Planning ahead for International Women’s Day 2027?

From leadership and empowerment to confidence, resilience, and well-being, the right speaker can spark conversations that resonate long after the event.

We've put together a planning guide featuring some of our most requested IWD speakers, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to the stage.

Swipe to meet some of the women featured in our guide, and explore the full lineup at the link in bio.

Authentic leadership is about more than how we lead — it's about how we connect, build trust, and create space for chang...
10/13/2026

Authentic leadership is about more than how we lead — it's about how we connect, build trust, and create space for change.

Drawing on her experience as a physician and leader, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa explores how authenticity and vulnerability can help leaders build more inclusive, adaptable workplaces.

Thank you to the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association for sharing this thoughtful feedback!

Recognition can be a moment — or something people continue to feel long after the event ends.For organizations looking t...
10/08/2026

Recognition can be a moment — or something people continue to feel long after the event ends.

For organizations looking to make appreciation a meaningful part of their year-end celebration, Blake Fly, Sarah McVanel, and Peter Katz each bring a different approach to helping people feel seen, valued, and connected.

Swipe to see how each speaker brings appreciation to the stage — from putting recognition into action, to building it into everyday workplace culture, to uncovering the stories behind a team’s wins.

What happens when the tools you’ve always relied on are no longer enough?In her new book, "A Bit More Than a Rough Patch...
10/07/2026

What happens when the tools you’ve always relied on are no longer enough?

In her new book, "A Bit More Than a Rough Patch", Susan Stewart reflects on one of the most difficult periods of her life with the honesty and humour that have long shaped her work.

We sat down with Susan to talk about what she learned about asking for help, recovery, and why finding the funny became part of making meaning from the experience.

Read the full Q&A: https://www.speakers.ca/2026/10/a-bit-more-than-a-rough-patch-susan-stewart-on-taking-mental-health-seriously/

We’re excited to welcome Karl Bushby, an adventurer who has spent nearly three decades walking more than 49,000 km acros...
10/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Karl Bushby, an adventurer who has spent nearly three decades walking more than 49,000 km across 25 countries on his journey home to the UK.

Drawing on an expedition where the plan has constantly changed but the objective never has, he shares powerful lessons on adaptability, decision-making, and staying committed through uncertainty.

Learn more: https://www.speakers.ca/speakers/karl-bushby/

Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility — one that calls for continued learning, listening, and reflection.This Nati...
09/30/2026

Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility — one that calls for continued learning, listening, and reflection.

This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we encourage our community to deepen their understanding of the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools.

Learn more through the link in our bio.

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