Speaking, media, and collaboration inquiries.
I speak and teach for audiences across business, policy, and higher education. For speaking engagements, media requests, consulting engagements, or collaborations, please email me at scott@scottstirrett.com. Below are testimonials from organizations I've worked with.
Lydia Blanchard, Executive Director, The Banff Forum
"Scott Stirrett’s Banff Talk was an incredibly energizing and heartfelt moment at Banff Forum XXIV. With clarity, warmth, and conviction, he reframed uncertainty not as something to fear, but as a powerful catalyst for personal growth and national resilience. His message resonated across the room, ensuring that every participant, regardless of what uncertainty they are facing today, left with something meaningful, empowering, and immediately relevant."
Freya Guthier, Senior Programme Manager, The Rhodes Trust
"Scott led an intimate and open discussion that encouraged Rhodes Scholars to speak honestly about the challenges and uncertainties they are facing. They especially valued the opportunity to engage with him directly, receiving practical and insightful guidance that has since helped them bring structure to their professional plans and ambitions. Thank you, Scott, for supporting them with such thoughtfulness and care."
Ylana Kurtz, Senior Manager, RBC
"In his recent talk to a group of over 100 senior leaders at RBC, Scott brought clarity and deep insight to the topic of managing change and why it so often feels difficult. Drawing on his broader leadership and professional experience, he connected the human realities of change to the day-to-day demands our leaders face. His thoughtful storytelling and practical perspective created space for reflection and honest conversation. The session was deeply impactful and exceptionally well received."
Eric Janssen, Sales Professor at Ivey Business School
“Scott brought a combination of clarity, credibility, and warmth that really landed with students. What resonated most was how practical and human his insights felt, not abstract or theoretical, but immediately applicable. His message didn’t just resonate in the moment, it stuck.”
Laura Sheehan, Associate Director, Georgetown University
"In a year of great uncertainty in the job market, Scott's message was powerful and deeply inspiring. He successfully translated complex global challenges into motivating lessons on leadership and resilience. For students and alumni alike, Scott offered empathy, clarity, and renewed purpose. Participants left feeling not only informed, but energized and confident about navigating change and shaping what comes next."
Meaghann Coleman, Executive Director, Lab2Market
“Scott delivered a keynote on The Uncertainty Advantage at our Lab2Market Summit 2026 in Montreal. The quality of his keynote as well as his professionalism throughout the planning process cannot be overstated. His session was highly rated by our summit attendees. We would highly recommend Scott to any organization looking to bring in a speaker.”
"As the host of the Get Hired Career Conference at the University of Toronto Scarborough, I was absolutely thrilled to have Scott Stirrett as our keynote speaker for our graduating upper-year students. Scott spoke candidly about the modern challenges and uncertainties of the labor market, beautifully reframing these anxieties into clear opportunities for growth. The impact on our students was immediate; many shared that the presentation gave them an immense boost of positivity and the genuine courage needed to tackle a tough job market. Scott has a remarkable ability to connect with young professionals and deliver meaningful, actionable inspiration, and I highly recommend him as a speaker for any event looking to empower the next generation."
-Byung Oh
Career Services Lead, University of Toronto