Every Speaker Slam® competition brings a new lineup of voices to the stage. On October 19, 2016 at Revival Bar, Toronto, 10 speakers competed on the theme of The Launch.
Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.
Carmelita Dela Cruz
Speaker, 2016
Gilbert Thompson
Mentor, Youth Leader
Gilbert Thompson is a natural-born leader who is on a mission to affect lives. For the past 15 years, he has worked with young people as a mentor and influencer, pushing them towards their goals and dreams. He is motivated by his desire to see others succeed and has dedicated his life to helping others be the best version of themselves. Having been influenced by great leaders such as Eric Thomas and John Maxwell, he is building his own legacy of greatness and strives to develop those around him to do the same.
Kwesi Millington
Speaker, Storytelling Coach, Leadership Presence Coach, Youth Mentor
Through his story of policing adversity, Kwesi has learned how to overcome adversity and show others how to do the same. Through sharing his personal story, he has given others the permission to be vulnerable and share theirs. Kwesi shows entrepreneurs and professionals who use speaking and presentations as part of their business how to use the power of storytelling to convey their messages and connect with their audience. He became a Certified World Class Speech Coach and is passionate about storytelling coaching and youth mentoring.
Roger Caesar
Speaker, 2016
