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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
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
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
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
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 […]
2021 Predictions: Hybrid Events
Can we expect in-person events to make a comeback in 2021? In late 2020 we began to see a slow comeback of traditional, in-person events. After strict lockdown measures, Australia & New Zealand cautiously eased restrictions on larger events. Weddings in Europe and Canada were no longer forced to postpone dates as banquet halls and […]
Important Dates 2021
It’s never too early (or too late) to brainstorm talent for your next event. Check out our suggestions for some important national days, celebratory months and other events/holidays: January: National Trivia Day (Jan 4); Presidential Inauguration (Jan 20); Bell Let’s Talk Day (Jan 28) February: Valentine’s Day (Feb 14); Black History Month (Canada & […]
Frequently Asked Questions – Virtual Edition
1 MINUTE READ | TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS ON BOOKING AND WORKING WITH A SPEAKER FOR YOUR NEXT GREAT EVENT BY TALENT BUREAU Talent Bureau co-founders Jeff & Jeff have over 25 years of experience in the speaking industry. They understand there are lots of questions when it comes to booking talent, and are always […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Consumers spent almost 10 hours daily with media devices in 2019. Let me guess what that number is in 2020? Umm, 24 hours? If this year has proved anything, it’s that we can’t stay without technology if we want to work. It is no longer viable to just quit every social media app and think […]
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