Priya Sam
Speaker Slam® Judge

Priya Sam

Story Architect & Strategic Communication Coach

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About

About Priya

Priya Sam is a former national news anchor and morning show host turned Story Architect & Strategic Communication Coach. Priya went from working behind the scenes in a small newsroom to being a news anchor and morning show host on national television in just five years. Later, in the tech industry, her ability to tell the right stories helped her double her salary in just two years while working at top companies including Slack and Salesforce. Now, Priya helps people harness the power of storytelling to advocate for themselves, build strong personal brands, and confidently navigate networking and job interviews.

On The Panel

3 Competitions Judged at Speaker Slam®

Priya has judged 3 Speaker Slam® competitions, scoring speakers on story, delivery and impact.

The Power of NO · 2025
May 27, 2025Lula Lounge · Toronto
Prize contributed to the winners
  • Strategic Storytelling Consulting: Three 45min personalized sessions from a seasoned storytelling expert who will help you refine your storytelling ability and ensure that your key stories are strategically placed and told in your Talk. (Value $2250)
Reinvention · 2024
Jan 30, 2024Lula Lounge · Toronto
Prize contributed to the winners
  • Strategic Storytelling Consulting: Three 45min personalized sessions from a seasoned storytelling expert who will help you refine your storytelling ability and ensure that your key stories are strategically placed and told in your Talk. (Value $2250)
Against All Odds · 2023
Apr 25, 2023Lula Lounge · Toronto
Prize contributed to the winners
  • Strategic Storytelling coaching - I'll work with you to refine your storytelling ability and ensure that your key stories are strategically placed and told in your Talk.

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