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The Road to Tokyo: Canada’s 2020 Tokyo Hopefuls

The Road to Tokyo: Canada’s 2020 Tokyo Hopefuls

Get to know some of Team Canada’s Tokyo 2020 hopefuls! As the rescheduled Olympic Summer Games approach, we want to celebrate the athletes who will test their skills among the international competition. Our team at Talent Bureau is always keeping up with our amazing Canadian athletes, and we wanted to share a few of the […]

Introducing Dr. Jody Carrington

Introducing Dr. Jody Carrington

Our team is thrilled to introduce you to powerhouse speaker Dr. Jody Carrington! DR. JODY CARRINGTON is one of North America’s top psychologists, a bestselling author and a high-demand speaker (seriously, we can’t keep up)! Her expertise, insight and humour are a powerful combination to help audiences understand how to overcome adversity, manage burnout and […]

Praise for Crossroads

Praise for Crossroads

Last month, Humboldt Bronco Survivor, Diabetes Advocate and Talent Bureau exclusive Kaleb Dahlgren celebrated the release of his debut book, Globe & Mail #1 Bestseller (3 weeks straight), Crossroads! The poignant but hopeful memoir follows Kaleb’s extraordinary journey from a diabetes diagnosis at age four to life after the Humboldt tragedy. Crossroads hit the Amazon […]

6 Speakers to Watch: International Women’s Month

6 Speakers to Watch: International Women’s Month

We’re excited to feature some new faces on the Talent Bureau roster (especially during Women’s History Month)! This is a group of remarkable women who push the boundaries of their respective industries daily. They work hard to educate and inspire audiences on stage and screen. Celina Caesar- Chavannes Celina overcame many obstacles in her life […]

Creation, Innovation and Disruption Speakers

Creation, Innovation and Disruption Speakers

Creativity, innovation and disruption start at Talent Bureau. Our expert speakers help your audience develop a new approach to problem-solving and improvement: STEP OUT OF THE BOX: CREATIVITY   Nurture your audience’s creative side with Former Head of Innovation & Creativity of The Walt Disney Company, Duncan Wardle. In his 30-years at Disney, Duncan has […]

Women’s History Month 2021 – An Appreciation Post

Women’s History Month 2021 – An Appreciation Post

Happy Women’s History Month! This month we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the powerful & knowledgeable voices of women on our roster. Here are just a few of the incredible women that are making history: THE CHANGEMAKERS What do you think of when you hear the word “changemaker”? We think of the activists, advocates, educators […]

Jesse Lipscombe CBC Feature – #MakeItAwkward

Jesse Lipscombe CBC Feature – #MakeItAwkward

How do you #MakeItAwkward? Talent Bureau friend & speaker, Jesse Lipscombe, shares the story of his campaign #MakeItAwkward. A powerful leader in anti-racism education, Jesse is always on our most requested list. His incredible storytelling ability and unique connection to his audiences result in some pretty awesome keynotes. Watch the video below to learn more […]

Black History Month 2021 – Celebrating Black Voices

Black History Month 2021 – Celebrating Black Voices

Celebrate Black Voices in February…and beyond February is a month dedicated to the reflection and celebration of Black voices and their legacies – past and present. Our speakers are ready to share their valuable knowledge, memorable stories and powerful lessons with your audiences:   ✨Jesse Lipscombe – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Co-Founder, #MakeItAwkward Racism […]

What’s Hot in 2021: Keynote Topics

What’s Hot in 2021: Keynote Topics

We are always working to be ahead of the topics and trends that our clients, and their audiences, need to hear about. Going into 2021, we’re seeing some much anticipated and growing themes becoming vital for many events. Here are 4 Popular Keynote & Speaking Topics for 2021: Growth and sales 2020 was a year […]

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