Mental Health and Addiction Speakers

As advocates, these speakers draw from personal experience to provide insights and understanding into the context and needs of those struggling in our midst. Looking for a keynote presentation at a community fundraiser? Planning a series of seminars or learning modules for your office? Let us help!

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

Stress and Resiliency Virtual Speaker Paula Davis

Paula Davis

Paula Davis JD, MAPP, is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, a training and consulting firm that partners with...

Justine Fedak

Justine Fedak is a self-declared Corporate Hippie and recognized motivational speaker, using her inspiring life story of resilience,...

Mark Harrison Professional Diversity Speaker

Mark Harrison

A lifelong volunteer and entrepreneur, Mark Harrison is an experienced marketer and big believer in purpose. Mark is the founder of T1,...

Rona Maynard, Diversity Speaker, Former Editor of Chatelaine, Profile Image

Rona Maynard

Rona Maynard was Editor of Chatelaine through a decade of growth and innovation in which she proved to a new generation of readers that...

Dr. Beth McCharles

Dr. Beth McCharles is a leading Mental Performance Coach and dynamic speaker. Through an innovative and collaborative approach, Beth...

Frank O'Dea profile image

Frank O’Dea

Frank O’Dea’s story of triumph over adversity in business and in his personal life inspires audiences around the world. Against all...

Caroline Ouellete, Motivational Speaker, 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Caroline Ouellette

Caroline Ouellette’s record speaks for itself. A pillar of Canada’s national hockey team from 1998 to 2015, she has also been a source...

Bev Priestman

Pamela provides actionable strategies to help you negotiate, communicate, and build trust through intentional communication and body...

Mario Rigby, Eco-Explorer and leadership speaker, virtual keynote speaker

Mario Rigby

Mario Rigby has always been driven to push the limits. Exploring his entrepreneurial and athletic ambitions since a young age,...

Joe Roberts, Change Speaker, The Skid Row CEO, Profile Image

Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts is an inspirational example of overcoming adversity and managing change. In 1989 he was living under a bridge as a homeless...

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...

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...