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Meet your 2026 speakers

Ben Nemtin

Make the Impossible, Possible

What if the only thing standing between you and what's possible is what you believe? 

From battling depression to achieving 100 seemingly impossible dreams, Ben Nemtin has discovered what it really takes to turn dreams into reality.

Through extraordinary stories and his proven 5 Steps to Impossible, Ben will challenge you to think bigger, break through limiting beliefs, and discover how small, intentional actions can create extraordinary results.

You'll leave inspired to dream again, equipped with a practical framework, and ready to take action on what matters most to you.

Darci Lang

Focus on What's Possible

What if the only thing standing between you and what's possible is what you believe? 

What if your past doesn't have to define your future?
We can't change what's happened to us, but we can choose what we focus on, how we care for ourselves, and what we create moving forward.

Drawing from her own journey of healing from past trauma to becoming a Hall of Fame speaker and successful entrepreneur, Darci Lang shares how she's learned to live intentionally, embrace the present, and create a life she loves.

Through heartfelt stories and practical daily practices, Darci will inspire you to shift your perspective, recognize what's within your control, and focus on what is possible.

You'll leave with practical ways to care for yourself, a renewed sense of hope, and the belief that your past doesn't have to limit what's possible for your future.

Rachel Mielke

Finding Your Spark

When was the last time you felt truly excited about your life and what's possible for you?

Somewhere between responsibilities, expectations, and everyday life, it's easy to lose touch with what lights us up.

From making jewellery at her kitchen table to building Hillberg & Berk into a nationally recognized brand, Rachel Mielke knows what it means to follow a spark and turn passion into purpose.

Through personal stories and lessons in resilience, Rachel will inspire you to reconnect with what matters most, trust yourself, and find the courage to pursue what's next.

You'll leave with greater clarity about what lights you up, renewed confidence in yourself, and inspiration to turn what matters most into meaningful action.

Jessica Janzen

The Hard Work of Joy

What if joy isn't something you have to wait for, but something you can choose to create?

Life doesn't always go according to plan. And sometimes, the hardest seasons leave us wondering how we'll ever find our way forward.

After experiencing unimaginable heartbreak, Jessica Janzen discovered that joy isn't about having a perfect life or pretending everything is okay. It's about doing the inner work to find hope, build resilience, and choose how we move forward.

Through powerful storytelling, humour, and practical tools, Jessica will challenge you to rethink what joy really means and recognize the power you have, even when life feels beyond your control.

You'll leave with a renewed perspective, practical ways to build resilience, and the belief that joy is still possible, no matter what life brings.

Robyn Thompson

The Power of Choices Fueled by Awe

What if someone's story could change what you believe is possible for your own life? 

From growing up in poverty to building a successful wealth-building company and becoming a familiar face on CTV's The Social, Robyn Thompson's own journey is a remarkable example of what's possible.

In this thought-provoking keynote, Robyn explores the choices that shape our lives and how witnessing someone else's courage can open our eyes to possibilities we may never have considered

You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the power of your choices and a renewed perspective on what's possible for your own life.

Corliss Rassyle

The Power of You. The Power of One.

What if the greatest power you have to change your life is the power you've held within you all along?

As the founder, visionary, and heart behind LEAD Conference Canada, Corliss Rassyle has created an extraordinary experience built around one powerful belief: when you own your power within, anything is possible.

An inspirational speaker, author, and personal power expert, Corliss brings hope, heart, and practical how-to into everything she teaches. She doesn't just inspire people to believe change is possible. She helps them understand how to make it happen.

Through powerful stories, practical tools, and interactive experiences across both days, Corliss will help you recognize how your thoughts, beliefs, decisions, and actions shape your life, challenge the beliefs you've held about who you are, and discover the power you have to choose who you become.

And she'll remind you that sometimes all it takes is ONE moment, ONE decision, ONE act of courage, or ONE person to change everything.

You'll leave with renewed hope for what's possible, a deeper belief in who you are and who you can become, and practical tools to take the LEAD on your life. Because the power of ONE begins with YOU.

Tom Watson

How to Live a Life Worth Remembering

What if the life you're remembered for isn't determined by what happened to you, but by what you choose to do next?

Abandoned as a baby and placed in 13 foster homes before the age of five, Tom Watson's early life was filled with challenges most of us can hardly imagine.

Yet his story didn't end there.

Today, Tom is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, humanitarian, and two-time Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipient.

Through his extraordinary personal journey, heartfelt storytelling, and humour, Tom will explore how the choices we make and the actions we take shape not only our lives, but the legacy we leave behind.

You'll leave inspired to look at your own life differently, recognize the power of your daily choices, and consider what it truly means to live a life worth remembering.

Kyla Thompson

What it Means to be Brave

What if bravery isn't about being fearless, but finding the courage to keep showing up, even when life feels impossible? 

Known to millions as Bella Brave's mom, Kyla Thompson shares the extraordinary story of her daughter, whose courage, humour, and spirit inspired people around the world.

Through the reality of navigating life's hardest moments, Kyla will share the lessons Bella taught her about bravery, finding laughter in the face of fear, and carrying love forward through loss.

Her deeply personal story explores what it means to turn pain into purpose through resilience, advocacy, and the courage to keep showing up.

You'll leave with a new perspective on bravery, a deeper appreciation for the power of love, and inspiration to face life's challenges with courage and purpose.a new perspective on bravery, a deeper appreciation for the power of love, and inspiration to face life's challenges with courage and purpose

Lisa Boehm

Creating Your Life: From Thoughts to Action

What if you're already creating your life experience, but you don't even realize it?

Our thoughts, beliefs, words, emotions, decisions, and actions all play a role in shaping how we experience life. But how often do we stop to recognize the power we hold?

Join Lisa Boehm and Trevor Muir for a candid, on-stage interview with Corliss Rassyle exploring the energy of manifestation, the power of gratitude, and what happens when we begin to consciously create what we want for our lives.

Through real stories from their own lives, Lisa and Trevor will share why they believe this is possible, what they've experienced firsthand, and what can happen when we allow ourselves to imagine something more.

You'll leave with a greater awareness of the power within you and inspiration to become more intentional about the life you're creating.

Paul Jenkinson

What Happens When Someone Truly Listens

When was the last time you truly listened to yourself, without judgment, criticism, or trying to fix something? 

With two chairs, a small table, and a sign reading "You Are Not Alone. I Will Listen," Paul Jenkinson travelled across Canada offering strangers something we all need: the opportunity to feel seen, heard, and valued.

At LEAD, Corliss will sit down with Paul on stage, recreating the very setting that has touched so many lives. Together, they'll explore the power of truly listening, not only to others, but to ourselves. By giving people space to share without judgment, Paul offers them something remarkable: the opportunity to hear themselves, honour their experiences, and recognize their own wisdom.

And the experience doesn't end on stage. Paul will also be offering his listening experience at LEAD Conference, giving attendees an opportunity to sit with him and experience what it feels like to be heard without judgment.

You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the power of listening, greater compassion for yourself and others, and the understanding that sometimes, when someone truly listens to us, we finally begin to hear ourselves