Celebrity Speakers

Today, more than ever, Celebrity is power. Meeting planners need keynote speakers who not only captivate their audiences, but also deliver the insight that keeps people talking about an event weeks and months afterwards. Browse our Celebrity Speakers to find the perfect one for your event.

Click any of the speakers below for a full biography and program overview.

Harry Neale, Adventure and Sports Speaker, NHL, Profile Image

Harry Neale

Famed for his role as a game analyst on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, Neale was also the hockey analyst for CBC's coverage of the 2002...

Heather Moyse, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist, Profile Image

Heather Moyse

Heather Moyse left a wake of push-start records on tracks all over the world on her way to winning Canada's first ever Women's...

Herschel Walker, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Mental Health Awareness Advocate, Profile Image

Herschel Walker

In his hometown of Wrightsville, Georgia, Walker played football and basketball and competed in track and field. He scored a...

Hilary Farr, Spokespeople, Star of Love It or List It, Profile Image

Hilary Farr

Hilary Farr is the talented and accomplished host of Canada's #1 home improvement and home design show, "Love it or List it," airing on...

Howard Behar, Business Management Speaker, retired president of Starbucks Coffee, Profile Image

Howard Behar

Howard Behar's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from...

Jack Armstrong, Sports Speaker, NBA, TSN, Profile Image

Jack Armstrong

Armstrong's vast knowledge and passion is well known - and respected - throughout the basketball world, where he has spent his entire...

James Duthie, Sports Speaker, TSN, NHL, Profile Image

James Duthie

One of the most talented and funniest stars in Canadian media today, James Duthie is the host of TSN's extensive NHL coverage,...

David Pelletier and Jamie Sale, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Olympians, Profile Image

Jamie Sale

It was the story that rocked the 2002 Winter Olympics and directed the world's gaze to figure skating. Canadian champions Jamie Salé...

Jamie McLennan, Sports Speaker, TSN, NHL, Profile Image

Jamie McLennan

Retired NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan joined the NHL on TSN broadcast team as an analyst In 2011, regularly contributing to NHL ON TSN,...

Jason deVos, Sports Speaker, Professional Soccer Player, Profile Image

Jason DeVos

After a professional soccer career that spanned 18 years, Jason deVos knows all about commitment, leadership and battling...

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Jay Onrait

Jay Onrait co-hosts SC alongside Dan O’Toole, airing live weekdays at midnight on TSN with encore broadcasts the following...

Jeanne Beker, Facilitator, Chairperson or MC, Profile Image

Jeanne Beker

Born in Toronto, Jeanne Beker began her career in show business at the age of 16 and since then has never looked back. A mother of two...

Jeff Adams, Sports Speaker, Olympian, Paralympian, Profile Image

Jeff Adams

This six-time Paralympian and six-time World Champion in wheelchair racing is living proof that focus, determination, and spirit are...

Jennifer Hedger, Adventure and Sports Speaker, TSN, Profile Image

Jennifer Hedger

Jennifer Hedger is the co-host of the 10p.m. ET edition of SportsCentre alongside Darren Dutchyshen. Hedger offered viewers regular...

Jermain Franklin, Adventure and Sports Speaker, TSN Calgary, Profile Image

Jermain Franklin

Jermain Franklin is the Calgary Correspondent for SportsCentre, TSN's flagship news and information program. Franklin, who joined...

Jesse Palmer, Canadian Sports Speaker, NFL, Profile Image

Jesse Palmer

Palmer writes a weekly NFL column on TSN.ca and was on site to provide coverage of the 2008 & 2009 Super Bowl alongside fellow TSN...

Jim Ralph, Sports Speaker, Hockey, Profile Image

Jim Ralph

Jim Ralph is best known for his dry, self-deprecating sense of humour, and his comical impersonations of famous Canadian sportscasters,...

Joannie Rochette, Motivational Sports Speaker, Olympic Figure Skater, Profile Image

Joannie Rochette

The audience at Pacific Coliseum, all of Canada, and skating fans all over the world held their breaths as six-time Canadian Ladies...

Joe Tilley, Sports Speaker, Sports Anchor, CTV Toronto, Profile Image

Joe Tilley

"A personal story of inspiration and recovery" - Joe Tilley is the Sports Anchor for CTV News Toronto. A happily married father of...

John Lu, Sports Speaker, SportsCentre Reporter, Profile Image

John Lu

John Lu was first exposed to the Canadiens-Leafs rivalry on a small black and white TV in his family's suburban Winnipeg home in the...

Jon Montgomery, Sports and Motivational Speaker, Amazing Race Canada, Olympian, Profile Image

Jon Montgomery

Jon Montgomery captured the hearts of Canadians and the attention of everyone during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. After years of...

Karen Sealy, Facilitator, Chairperson or MC, Profile Image

Karen Sealy

Multi award-winning Designer Karen Sealy is equally at ease in a hardhat or heels - her passion and knowledge of the two sides of...

Karina LeBlanc, Motivational Speaker, $5000 and Under Speaker, Profile Image

Karina LeBlanc

Karina LeBlanc moved from a small island in the Caribbean to Maple Ridge British Columbia at age 8. So at an early age, she was thrust...

Kate Beirness, Sports Speaker, TSN Sportscaster, Profile Image

Kate Beirness

Kate joined TSN from the network's sister station, 'A' Barrie, where she was the sports anchor and videographer. Prior to joining the...

Keith Boag, Current Events and Political Speaker, CBC Television, Profile Image

Keith Boag

Keith Boag is a Canadian senior journalist with CBC Television. He works with The National as the chief political correspondent, CBC...

Kelly Hrudey, Sports Speaker, Hockey Night in Canada, Profile Image

Kelly Hrudey

In July of 1998, goaltender Kelly Hrudey retired from the NHL and traded in his skates for a microphone joining the cast of CBC's...

Kimberley Seldon, Entrepreneurship Speaker, Broadcast Personality, Profile Image

Kimberley Seldon

Kimberley Seldon is a vibrant presence in the world of design, enjoying an international reputation as a designer, journalist, keynote...

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Kristina Groves

A native of Ottawa, Kristina started skating when she was 11 because she wanted to distinguish herself from her ski-crazed family. Good...

Kurt Browning, Sports Speaker, World, Canadian Figure Skating, Olympic Spirit, Profile Image

Kurt Browning

Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning won the World Figure Skating Championships and the Canadian Figure Skating Championships...

Kyle Shewfelt, Sports Speaker, Olympic Gynmnastics Champion, Profile Image

Kyle Shewfelt

Kyle Shewfelt achieved his ultimate goal on Sunday, August 22, 2004 in Athens, Greece when he captured Canada's first-ever Olympic...

Lorie Kane, Sports Speaker, Premier Golfer, Profile Image

Lorie Kane

Lorie Kane is among Canada's premier female golfers. Born in 1964 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in an athletic family. Lorie...

Maelle Ricker, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist, Profile Image

Maelle Ricker

Just shy of a medal at both of her previous Olympic Games and after suffering frustrating crashes, Maelle Ricker thrilled Canadians as...

Matt Devlin, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Toronto Raptors Play-by-play, Profile Image

Matt Devlin

In 2008, Matt Devlin joined the Toronto Raptors as the club's television play-by-play voice. Considered one of the top young...

Matt Dunigan, Adventure and Sports Speaker, CFL, TSN, Profile Image

Matt Dunigan

Following a successful college career at Louisiana Tech, Matt Dunigan broke into the CFL in 1983 with the Edmonton Eskimos. Dunigan...

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Rosie MacLennan

As the youngest of four children, Rosannagh (Rosie) MacLennan often tagged along to her older siblings' gymnastic lessons. When she was...

Pinball Clemons, Motivational Speaker, CFL Legend, Profile Image

“Pinball” Clemons

Michael "Pinball" Clemons is a name synonymous with vibrancy, charisma, and an unyielding commitment to excellence, both on and off the...

Wayne Gretzky, Sports Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Profile Image

Wayne Gretzky

For two decades, the ethereal Wayne Gretzky lifted hockey to new and dizzying heights while establishing himself as the greatest player...

Milt Stegall, Adventure and Sports Speaker, CFL, TSN, Profile Image

Milt Stegall

In 2008, the CFL on TSN made an off-season addition of former Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Milt Stegall as guest analyst. Stegall is...

Nick Kypreos, Adventure and Sports Speakers, Sportsnet Broadcaster, Profile Image

Nick Kypreos

Nick Kypreos is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left-winger. He played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the...

Nigel Reed, Adventure and Sports Speakers, Sports Commentator and Analyst, Profile Image

Nigel Reed

Nigel Reed has more spent more than 25 years in the broadcast industry. Working with some of the biggest names in the business he...

Patrick Chan, Adventure and Sports Speakers, Figure Skating Gold Olympic Medalist, Profile Image

Patrick Chan

2018 Olympic gold medalist, Patrick Chan is a Canadian skating legend. Born in Ottawa, Patrick Chan has been figure skating since...

Patrick Brown, Business and Economy Speaker, Asia Correspondent, Profile Image

Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown, a giant in Canadian journalism, was appointed as Global TV's Beijing-based Asia Correspondent in the fall of 2011. He...

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Phil Keoghan

Phil Keoghan is best known for his role as host of Jerry Bruckheimer's television show, The Amazing Race, which has won six Emmy Awards...

PJ Stock, Adventure and Sports Speaker, HNIC Announcer, Profile Image

PJ Stock

After playing for the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins, PJ Stock retired from the NHL and turned his hand to...

Ray Ferraro, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Hockey, Profile Image

Ray Ferraro

Ray is the all time record holder in the Western Hockey league with 108 goals in a single season. He represented Canada internationally...

Richard Florida, Business and Economy Speaker, Economist, Profile Image

Richard Florida

Richard Florida is one of the world's leading public intellectuals on economic competitiveness, demographic trends, and cultural and...

Richard Pound, Business and Economy Speaker, International Advocate for Change, Profile Image

Richard Pound

With tenacity and unwavering resolve, Richard Pound is revitalizing global ethical standards one iconic institution at a...