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Our Picks

Najwa Zebian
Author & diversity advocate
Unlock resilience, belonging, and emotional wellbeing with Najwa Zebian, bestselling author and Doctor of Educational Leadership. Najwa works with organisations to build authentic inclusion and self-worth, inspiring millions globally through her books and speaking.

Sarah Nicole Landry
Speaker & body confidence activist
Transform workplace confidence with Sarah Nicole Landry, speaker and body confidence activist. Sarah helps organisations foster self-worth and radical acceptance, delivering award-winning insights recognised by Today's Parent and the Iris Awards with content featured across major media outlets.

Shane Feldman
Speaker & community building expert
Transform workplace culture with Shane Feldman, speaker and community building expert. Shane works with organizations to enhance leadership, boost engagement, and foster human connection, delivering UN-recognized insights for clients including Google, Microsoft, and Disney.

Chris Hadfield
Former ISS Commander & speaker
Transform leadership capabilities with Chris Hadfield, speaker and former ISS Commander. Chris works with executive teams to develop crisis management skills and high-stakes decision making, delivering space-tested leadership insights recognised worldwide.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.

Toronto's Top Speakers, World-Class Events
Toronto is Canada's largest city and a dynamic hub of innovation, culture, and diversity. Home to world-class universities, a thriving tech and finance sector, and a rich arts scene, the city produces exceptional thought leaders across virtually every industry — from AI and healthcare to sustainability and entrepreneurship.
With a highly educated, multicultural population and strong corporate presence, Toronto offers a deep bench of compelling local speakers who bring fresh, globally informed perspectives. The city's infrastructure supports events of all sizes, with modern venues, excellent transit, and major airport access making it easy for attendees to gather. Toronto is simply built for great events.
Why PepTalk
The smarter way to book speakers
No more chasing agencies, comparing fees or managing contracts. One brief, one team, one platform.
Personalised matching
Tell us your brief and our team hand-picks 3–5 speakers aligned to your audience, goals and budget. Within 24 hours. No endless scrolling, no guesswork.
Full-service booking
Contracts, logistics, briefing, travel, day-of support. We manage the entire process so you don't have to.
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15,000+ speakers across 42 countries. Every speaker vetted. Every booking rated by the teams who've worked with them.
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frequently asked questions
Questions about booking a speaker?
Partnering with PepTalk means elevating your events with our curated roster of top motivational speakers, industry experts, delivering punchy keynotes that leave a lasting impact. From talent selection, to contracts and logistics, we handle it all. We have global expert network, with over 15,000 speakers from over 50 countries on our roster. We also provide a full range of talent, from event hosts and moderators to interviewers and corporate entertainment, ensuring your event’s success from start to finish.
Email us, message us, or call us with your event details (topic, audience, budget, date, location) and the PepTalk team will send a custom speaker proposal within 24 hours. Once you've shortlisted, we'll confirm availability and fees, and you can arrange a chemistry call before deciding. From there, we handle contracts, logistics, and travel.
Whether you'd like to make a booking, need help with an event or anything else, we're here to help. Email us at hello@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US).
No problem! We often handle last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, comedian, awards or event host quickly — almost anywhere in the world. However, speaker availability might be limited as the event date approaches. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.
Yes. PepTalk books commercial podcast guests every week of the year. A high-profile voice can boost your podcast's reach and deliver ideas to your audience at scale. Fees typically start from £2000 / $2,000, depending on the expert. Our network includes bestselling authors, industry leaders, and cultural figures who have appeared on leading global podcasts — and many host their own. Whether you want bold insights, candid stories, or deep expertise, we'll help you find the right guest to elevate your show.
Book conference speakers 6–12 months in advance. Top speakers fill their calendars fast, so the earlier you start, the better your chances of securing your first choice. PepTalk makes it easy to browse, check availability, and confirm speakers quickly — giving you more time to focus on the rest of your event.
Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
Yes. If they're not listed on the site, tell us their name and we'll take it from there. The PepTalk talent network extends well beyond what's publicly listed, so there's a good chance we can still book them.
PepTalk operates under UK GDPR, which recognises Canada's data protection law (PIPEDA) as offering an adequate level of protection for commercial data transfers. Client and speaker data is handled in line with data protection law throughout the booking process.
PepTalk has booked speakers for Canadian organisations including Clark Wilson, Docebo, the Canadian Armed Forces, Ataccama, and CPP Investments.
Yes — that’s one of the most common requests we get. We regularly help clients find fresh voices for annual events, repeat audiences, and teams who want a new perspective rather than the usual names.
Book a speaker who nails your brief.
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
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