Power of Yes closed the 2024 qualifying season, with ten speakers sharing what happened when they said yes to the thing that scared them.
Every Speaker Slam® panel is built from people who have done the work: speakers, coaches, publishers, and business leaders who donate their time, their feedback, and their prizes. These are the judges who scored Power of Yes 2024 on September 17, 2024.
See who they chose in the results.
Blake Fly
Judge, Power of Yes 2024
Christina Pearo
Television Host, Producer and Emcee
Christina Pearo is a Host and Producer of Living Local and What it Takes on YES TV Canada. She is also a vibrant emcee and has partnered with notable organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society, Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, and IndieNET Canada. She loves entertaining for a living, whether it's in front of a camera or behind the scenes, she loves to engage audiences through vibrant storytelling - always reading a room to give people exactly what they are looking for.
Ivan Wanis Ruiz
Speaker and Trainer
Ivan Wanis Ruiz is a communication expert, international speaker, and author of End Boring. As founder of Public Speaking Lab, he’s revolutionized communication training, blending neuroscience, comedy, and even pro wrestling techniques. Ivan’s expertise spans from commanding 50,000-strong stadiums to transforming corporate boardrooms. A top- rated Coursera and Udemy instructor, Distinguished Toastmaster, and Hollywood actor, Ivan’s unique approach has empowered over a half million people worldwide. When not teaching, catch him salsa dancing or MCing major events. Ready to end boring?
