Joe Biden and Michelle Obama give speeches in Toronto at leadership and empowerment events By Emily McConkey In a sequel to last month’s parade of politicians and presidents, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama made their own rounds in Toronto for separate speaking engagements this past Tuesday. Both came to their respective audiences with wisdom and […]

Canada Learning Code: Melissa Sariffodeen’s organization rebrand pushes for more coding education across Canada By Emily McConkey Here at Talent Bureau, we’re always thrilled to see our speakers taking their ventures in new directions. Tech expert and advocate Melissa Sariffodeen announced on October 27 that Ladies Learning Code has rebranded to Canada Learning Code, with […]

Takeaways from a revered ideas conference; create an identifiable theme for your event, and let it be reflected in your venue atmosphere and speaker lineup. By Emily McConkey It’s been a few weeks now since TEDxToronto 2017, and I’m still in awe of what an inspiring and stimulating event it really was. In my last […]

Explore TEDxToronto 2017's "Creating a Legacy" event, highlighting diverse speakers and fostering meaningful audience connections.

Prepare effectively with these 5 questions to ask yourself before a public talk to engage and inspire your audience.

2- A few apps that will make the entrepreneur life easier. By Jeff Jacobson Hello there! I’m Jeff Jacobson, one of the founders here at Talent Bureau. I’ve been running a small business a few years now. Perhaps the most delightful thing I’ve discovered about operating one is the number of tools at my disposal […]

So you’ve booked the speaker of your dreams to give a presentation at your event or conference. Now what? By Jeff Jacobson   Obviously, the 45 minutes or so that he or she on stage will be terrific. However, there are a few things a conference planner can do to get the absolute most out […]

Avoid the 5 common mistakes speakers make to enhance your presentation skills and keep your audience engaged effectively.

The benefits of exploring and hosting hybrid events. With most people vaccinated, is a future of live events the best move? Or is living life on the hybrid side the way to go? By Julia Marchionda. Every day, life is starting to look a little bit closer to how we remember it. Now that 60% […]