NATIONL SPEAKERS BUREAU KNOWS HOW CRUCIAL IT IS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SPEAKER FOR YOUR CAMPUS AUDIENCE - CHOOSE THE WRONG ONE AND YOU COULD BE STARTING THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN F, DUDE. As the most experienced speaking bureau in Canada, we know what it takes to make your event stand out. Our massive roster of speakers includes popular experts in any field who can speak on the most pressing issues and topics of today. Keeping current is our business and we stand behind our commitment to providing impactful, engaging speakers who suit your school’s need and budget.
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Media &
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Working with the most current journalists and reporters on the scene helps us stay current on today’s top pressing issues and topics. Comfortable discussing an array of these issues are many recognizable faces who can add the merit and credibility you’re seeking to engage your audience. NSB is proud to be able to provide you with such names as: George Stroumboulopoulos, host of The Hour; Matte Babel, former MuchMusic VJ and CP24 Breakfast host; Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, recent Olympic host; and Cabral “Cabbie” Richards, host and producer of two weekly shows on The Score Cabbie On The Street and Cabbie Unlimited. Visit our website to check out even more!
Sex &
How To
relationships Let’s face it, young adults have questions - a lot of them. And when it comes to sex and relationships, who better to answer them than today’s top sexperts themselves. From topics on virginity and abstinance to protection methods and STD’s we can provide you with a trusted educator who will address your school’s needs specifically. Check out Sue Johanson, host of the famous Sunday Night Sex Show, whose experience, knowlege and know-how on the subject have awarded her the order of Canada and Campus Speaker of the Year award an astounding eight times! Another known sexpert in the field is Josey Vogels, most popular for her column with Metro and previous sements on the Edge, Vogels offers a modern spin on any controversial topic.
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Sean Aiken shares his familiar experience after college graduation – the responsibility, opportunity, and trepidation we all feel when faced with any major career decision. Lacking direction and overwhelmed with expectations, he speaks about his promise to find a career he was passionate about and how this led to the start of The One Week Job Project. Aiken describes how he came up with the idea to work 52 Jobs in 52 Weeks, the various adventures his journey took him on, and shares all of the valuable life lessons and career advice he learned along the way.
Going Green. A primary concern of top companies today, going green can make all the difference when it comes to establishing important relationships. More than ever before businesses are adopting their own green strategies and why wouldn’t they? A great example of corporate social responsibility, going green is a factor that must always be taken into account. Expert speakers on the topic include: Marc Stoiber, a green brand innovator and founder of Change; Dr. Patrick Moore, former President of Greenpeace, currently Chair and Chief Scientist of the environmental consulting firm Greenspirit Strategies; and Chris Turner, award winning author of The Geography of Hope.
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Technology
Social
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Smart homes, smart cars, life in the near and far future, medical advancements and more- What will life be like in 10 years? 20 years? 50 years? From flying cars to brain implants and everything in between, give your campus a preview of what’s coming. Marc Saltzman, a prominent technology journalist who writes for weekly syndicated columns: Gannett ContentOne, CNN.com, USAToday.com, CanWest Media and others, discusses the latest gadgets, social media trends, video game developments and Internet news. Saltzman has reported on the high-tech industry since 1996 as a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, consultant, and radio and TV personality. With his unique ability to relate to your campus audience, Saltzman will easily turn geek speak to street speak!
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As social media continues to grow, our ability to communicate globally has also increased. Juliette Powell, an integrated media specialist, has a deep knowledge of the people and technologies at the forefront of social media, and has gained a solid reputation for discovering the latest developments and distilling their social and business implications. Powell’s 2009 book, 33 Million People in the Room: How to Create, Influence and Run a Successful Business with Social Networking is a critical success. As a speaker, Powell is engaging and timely, offering a fresh take on the increasing role social media continues to take in our personal and professional lives.
Arts, Culture
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NSB can happily provide your campus audience with some of the biggest names in arts, culture and music today. Take superstar musician and activist, Chantal Kreviazuk, for example. With topics on life balance, mental health, the importance of music education and activism at any level, this multi-faceted woman is a shining example of how a celebrity can resonate with anyone, establishing common ground on the forefront of any issue. Other noteworthy artists include: Our Lady Peace frontman; Raine Maida, musician, entertainer and breast cancer survivor; Bif Naked, Barenaked Ladies singer; Steven Page, as well as Hip Hop and Black culture expert; Dalton Higgins, and that’s just to name a few.
NSB represents more current Olympians than any other bureau in Canada. We are pleased to offer you some of the world’s best athletes who capture the spirit of the Games and teach us what it takes to be the best in the world. From Olympic legend Clara Hughes, the only Olympic athlete to win multiple medals in both Summer and Winter Olympic Games; to Jon Montgomery, Olympic Skeleton Gold Medalist; and Alexandre Bilodeau, the first Canadian to win a Gold medal on home soil; NSB will make your event stand out with a presentation catered specifically to your audience. To see a detailed listing of Olympic athletes, broadcasters, coaches and humanitarians, click HERE.
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Making a difference in the world starts at home. Each and every one of us needs to act upon our responsibilities as citizens in order to create change. Experienced working with young activists, Dr. Samantha Nutt is a medical doctor with more than 10 years experience working in war zones. She has helped children in some of the world’s most violent flashpoints, working with War Child Canada, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations across the globe. With topics ranging from Woman as Leaders, to Social Responsibility and Taking Your Vision to Action, Nutt encompases all of the attributes of a true philanthropist. NSB proudly represents top Canadian activists and humanitarians who will inspire, motivate and educate your campus audience. Others include: Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa; Stephen Lewis, Free the Children founders; Marc and Craig Kielburger, and former Miss World Canada; Nazanin Afshin-Jam, who has dedicated her life to creating social change while actively supporting human rights initiatives around the world.
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