About ProSpeakers
Canada's Premier Speakers Bureau
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We Do Things Differently. And It Shows.
ProSpeakers.com is a premier Canadian speakers bureau built on a single conviction: the right keynote speaker doesn't just fill a slot on your agenda. They shift the trajectory of your entire organisation.
Founded in 1990, we've spent over three decades earning the trust of Fortune 500 companies, major national associations, and academic institutions across North America. While many agencies in our industry have chased volume, we've deliberately stayed selective and senior-led because that's how you protect quality. Every client engagement is led by senior leadership, not handed off to a junior account rep.
In 2008, the bureau transitioned to second-generation ownership when Heather MacLean acquired the company with a clear vision: harness the power of top-tier talent and corporate influencers to drive meaningful, strategic results. Under her leadership, ProSpeakers.com has grown from an established boutique operation into one of the most respected premium talent consultancies in Canada, without sacrificing the hands-on, relationship-first approach that built our reputation.
Our core mantra remains unchanged: Inspire Lives & Transform Organizations.
What is a Canadian Speakers Bureau?
Why Clients Choose ProSpeakers.com
We're Ruthlessly Selective
More than 400 keynote speakers, trainers, and thought leaders sit on our roster, and every single one of them is there because they earned it. We vet for delivery, professionalism, and measurable audience ROI. When you book a motivational speaker or corporate speaker through ProSpeakers.com, you book with certainty.
Our motivational speakers are among the most sought-after in Canada. They're known for their dynamic stage presence, powerful storytelling, and genuine ability to connect with audiences on a personal level. They don't just energise a room; they help people overcome challenges, build resilience, and walk away with something that sticks long after the event wraps.
Our thought leaders bring forward-thinking expertise on everything from AI and the future of work to leadership, sustainability, and digital transformation. These are the topics shaping boardroom conversations right now.
No Commission Sales Agents
When you call ProSpeakers.com, you work directly with senior leadership. Our team is not incentivised by commission. We're incentivised to find the right keynote speaker for your audience, not the most expensive one, and to build long-term relationships grounded in trust.
We take a consultative, data-driven approach: we dig into your industry, your audience demographics, and your corporate objectives so the voice on stage aligns precisely with your goals. We've designed custom agendas for Global Fortune 1000 clients, including personalised event programmes and consulting engagements built to move the needle on organisational performance.
We Manage The Details (And The Chaos)
High-profile engagements demand flawless execution. From managing tight schedules around professional sports postseason runs to navigating complex cross-border travel, our team excels at high-stakes logistics. We handle schedule management, fee negotiation, contracts, and technical requirements, all backed by over 35 years of industry relationships.
And when variables hit (weather delays, flight disruptions, last-minute schedule changes) we're already on it. Our senior-led structure means we track every logistical detail well before the event begins. We're proactive, not reactive. If there's a problem, we have a solution. Sometimes before you even know there is one.
For hybrid and virtual events, we provide robust planning to manage dual audiences, platform selection, technical rehearsals, and speaker coaching, ensuring both in-person and remote attendees have a seamless experience.
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Our Leadership
Heather MacLean, Director & Owner
Heather brings a rare combination of elite client-side corporate experience and agency-side negotiation expertise to the Canadian speakers bureau industry. She holds an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University and has continued her specialized education through executive negotiations training at Harvard Law School alongside post-graduate work in event marketing.
Previously the Head of Global Sponsorship & Event Marketing for InBev–Anheuser-Busch and Labatt Breweries of Canada, she spent decades negotiating with and delivering major programmes across the International Olympic Committee (IOC), NHL, NFL, Canadian Olympic Committee, Toronto Blue Jays, and FIFA.
Based in Toronto, Heather is an active corporate strategist and a dedicated supporter of university sports philanthropy.
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Our Advisory Board

Laurie Kepron
Group Vice-President, NHL
One of the longest-serving senior executives in professional sports marketing, Laurie has been with the National Hockey League since the mid-1990s. She is responsible for the league's integrated marketing strategy, corporate partnerships, and global brand growth across all North American NHL clubs.

Sarah Ryerson
Technology & AI Executive
Sarah has held senior leadership roles across some of Canada's most influential technology and financial services organisations, including Google, TMX Group (where she served as President of TMX Datalinx), and generative AI company Cohere. A Princeton graduate with an MBA from Wharton, she brings deep expertise in strategy, operations, and scaling digital businesses.

Beth Robertson
Brand & Sports Marketing Consultant
Beth has over 25 years of marketing and sales experience leading global brands across a range of industries. She has held senior executive roles with Adidas (VP, Reebok Brand Canada), Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, and AlarmForce, and has worked with organisations including the Vancouver Canucks, McCann, and FCB. She now runs her own consulting practice and serves on the board of Dress for Success Toronto.

Jackie Wilgar, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Consumer Technology (International), Live Nation Entertainment
A Canadian based in London, Jackie leads Live Nation's international marketing and digital consumer technology across more than 50 countries. Recognised by Billboard Magazine as a Digital Power Player and one of the Top Women in Music, she has been instrumental in driving Live Nation's global digital transformation for over 17 years.
Don’t take our word for it.
Here’s what our clients have to say!
“It has been a pleasure working with you and I appreciate all the patience which you exemplified during the approval stage for this initiative”.
South Essex Community Council
“I would be remiss if I did not also express our appreciation for your excellent and very cooperative manner in arranging for Jim to speak to us. It certainly facilitated our task in selecting a guest speaker…and the results speak for themselves”.
Bell Canada
“A note of thanks for all your help with our speakers at our Conference... I will definitely recommend your organization in the future”.
FTD
“My personal thanks for all your help in bringing these performers to us. You can be assured I'll be calling you again”.
National Home Show
“Thank you for the great clients and the first–class way in which you conduct your business”.
A Speaker
"On behalf of the Entertainment One Golf committee I would like to extend our thanks on connecting us with Rod Black on such short notice. Our dealings with you were efficient, professional and most importantly reliable! Thanks."
Entertainment One
“Thank you for your assistance and guidance throughout our selection of speakers. Your professionalism and ability to qualify our needs was very much appreciated”.
The Equion Group