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Free Live Info Session · Season 11
The live session for anyone considering the Speaker Slam® stage in 2027. What the competition experience looks like, the four new themes, what it takes to win, and how one speech becomes the launch of a speaking career.
Hosted by Rina Rovinelli & Dan Shaikh, co-founders of Speaker Slam® and Momentum Speakers.
Register free and the Zoom link lands in your inbox.
What We'll Cover Live
The live exercise we run with every cohort: the moment you felt stuck, the moment something shifted, and how it becomes a universal message your audience carries home.
Discover our 3 step formula to actually getting booked & paid! Positioning, winning the game of first impressions, and how competitors turn one stage into press, TEDx talks, and paid speaking.
A walkthrough of the 100-point scorecard that our Speaker Slam® judges use to determine the winners: storytelling, message clarity, entertainment value, and the "IT" factor.
Do a deep dive into our four 2027 themes: the dates, the deadlines, how our selection process works, and how to choose the theme your story belongs to.
Season 11 · 2027
Every Speaker Slam® competition puts a full lineup of speakers on stage at Lula Lounge in Toronto, in front of 250+ people and four industry-leader judges, competing for a prize package valued over $10,000.
The top two from each competition advance to the Grand Slam, our inspirational speaking finals at the CBC Glenn Gould Studio on November 20, 2027, where we crown the Inspirational Speaker of the Year with a prize package valued up to $50,000.
At this session we walk through each theme, the selection process, and how to decide which story belongs on which stage. Applications for all four are open now.
Apply by January 1, 2027.
Apply by March 5, 2027.
Apply by May 7, 2027.
Apply by July 9, 2027.
Real Career Outcomes
"I got accepted to my dream TEDx location in Halifax. The only person chosen who wasn't from Halifax. That happened because of the PR Dan got me on the East Coast through Speaker Slam®. And yesterday I booked a full-fee keynote for the Canadian Media Awards because the president was there when I spoke."
"I'm speaking on stages across the country, on Bay Street, in the US, and even in the EU. Focusing on the power of pausing has completely changed the entire trajectory of my speaking career."
"After speaking on the Speaker Slam® stage, things changed quite a lot for me. I've been on television segments, speaking on other stages, and building my business with clients across the country."
"The opportunity I got right off the bat was a first paid gig, which is amazing. That's what everybody wants as a speaker. It gives you the belief that you belong on the stage."
"In 2024, my expertise was showcased on over 20 media platforms. I gained industry recognition with four major awards. Speaker Slam® gave me the tools and exposure to become a booked and paid speaker."
"The organization is unlike anything I've ever seen. You don't have to worry about anything. You don't have to think about anything. It's all there for you."
Your Hosts
Co-Founder & Brand Coach
Rina has coached over a thousand speakers through Speaker Slam® and helped them turn their stories into bookable brands. She is a Top 25 Woman of Influence and Brilliant Minded Woman Award winner.
Co-Founder & Publicist
Dan has placed Speaker Slam® speakers on CBC, CTV, Breakfast Television, Toronto Star, and dozens of other outlets. He is a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant (2025) and recipient of the Toronto Star Gold Award for Best PR.
Free, live on Zoom, and built for anyone considering the 2027 stage. Bring your questions. Rina and Dan answer everything live.
Monday, October 19 · 7:00 PM ET · Live on Zoom · Free