Why Human-Centered Leadership Is the Keynote Every Burnt-Out Workplace Needs
Human- Centered Leadership. You can feel it before anyone says a word. A team that’s exhausted, disconnected, and stretched too thin. People are showing up—but only halfway. Their minds are racing, their calendars are packed, and their motivation is buried under layers of stress. After 26 years as a keynote speaker, I’ve walked into enough […]
5 Event Themes That Deserve a Better Keynote Speaker (And What to Look For)
Not all keynote speakers are created equal—and if you’ve ever sat through one who bored your audience to tears (or worse, their phones), you know the cost. A great keynote speaker doesn’t just fill time—it sets the tone, inspires action, and creates a shared experience people remember long after the lanyards come off. Some event […]
Motivational vs. Keynote Speaker: What’s the Difference—And Why Human Connection Matters
In the event world, “motivational speaker” and “keynote speaker” are often tossed around like they’re the same thing. But they’re not. Understanding the difference between a motivational vs keynote speaker can be the key to making your event unforgettable—not just another item on someone’s calendar. More importantly, whether you’re hiring a keynote or motivational speaker, […]
Shallow Leadership: Why We Need More Depth
Shallow Leadership: Why We Need More Depth We’re stuck in surface-level interactions—and calling it connection. Leaders today are buried in multitasking, chasing quick wins, and racing through conversations. We’ve gotten good at skimming the surface but bad at building meaningful connections—the kind that moves people and organizations forward. Here’s the problem: multitasking isn’t making us […]
Why I Don’t Use PowerPoint as a Keynote Speaker—And Why Audiences Thank Me
“Do you have slides?” It’s one of the first questions I get asked when I’m booked to speak. My answer? “Nope. Just people.” I don’t use PowerPoint as a keynote speaker. After delivering over 2,000 keynotes in the last 26 years, I’ve learned something: connection doesn’t live in your slides—it lives in the space between […]
How Canadian Motivational Speakers Are Inspiring Unity in a Divided North American Workplace
Canadian motivational speakers are stepping into a unique role right now. In a time when political polarization is trickling into the workplace and creating quiet tension between teammates, these speakers are helping people reconnect—not just to each other, but to what actually matters at work. At nearly every event I speak at—from HR summits to […]
What Is a Keynote Speaker?(Hint: It’s Not Just Someone With a Mic)
“A great keynote doesn’t just speak to the room—it shifts the room.”—Jody Urquhart In a world where attention spans are shrinking—research from Microsoft says the average is now just 8 seconds—events don’t have time to warm up slowly. That’s where a keynote speaker comes in—not just to open the event, but to ignite it and […]
Overwhelmed with Work? Here’s How to Make Self-Care a Priority
When you’re overwhelmed with work demands, self-care often feels like a luxury you can’t afford. But here’s the truth: the more burned out you are, the more essential self-care becomes. You can’t lead, connect, or perform at your best when you’re running on fumes. As a female motivational speaker, I’ve worked with thousands of leaders […]
Motivational Speaker Soothes Hustle Hangover with the Power of Deep Work
As a motivational speaker I can be on the road alot, on exhausting travel days it feels like a hustle hangover. It’s like you’re running on a treadmill, going full speed, but not actually getting anywhere. That’s because we live in a culture that worships achievement. More emails, more meetings, more goals, more everything. But […]
Leadership Speaker: How to Get People to Take Initiative
1. Make It Safe to Act Getting people to take initiative isn’t about pushing them—it’s about creating the right environment. Research shows that when people feel safe, valued, and trusted, they’re more likely to step up. (Time) As a female leadership speaker, People won’t take risks if they’re afraid of mistakes. Create a culture where […]
