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Meet Your Judges for Purpose 2020

Meet Your Judges for Purpose 2020

By Speaker Slam®

Finding the right direction in life is something you create. You make the decision to act, to try, to do something, no matter how small. Purpose was the second competition of 2020 and the last at Lula Lounge before the pandemic closed the venue, and four judges scored the night on February 26, 2020.

See who they chose in the results.


John Stix

John Stix

Identity Author, Speaker, Transformation Specialist

John Stix is an “I’m In” transformation specialist. Having helped lead multiple organizations and their people, starting with his own, Fibernetics, the 5th largest Telecom company in Canada, and through a holistic shift in culture, strategy and values based actions, he has honed the skills to masterfully shift mentalities, actions and organizations. John credits his significant personal transformation with enabling him to lead his company through this necessary change.

Carol Schulte

Carol Schulte

Entrepreneur, Speaker, Brave Expert

As founder of The BRĀV Institute, Carol empowers audiences internationally - from associations to Fortune 500s - to be the bravest version of themselves. Whether speaking, training, or engaging in experiential events like indoor skydiving or climbing Kilimanjaro, her clients attribute her insights and inspiration to achieving the impossible. Having lived in 16 countries, including Ashrams in India and vans in New Zealand, shaved her head, and bungee jumped in her birthday suit, Carol walks her talk and brings a global perspective to all she does. Multi-passionate, she’s also a volunteer counsellor, triathlete, and serious carpool karaoke-er!

Jessica Opoku

Jessica Opoku

Dynamic Speaker, Speaking Coach, 9 to 5er and Entrepreneur

Jessica operates her speaking business (JesSpeaks) as a Dynamic Inspirational Speaker and Coach. Her focus is resiliency in the face of change by igniting and restoring that never give up attitude in you. She is the 2018 Grand Slam Speaker. Her winning speech about Human Connection has had 12 Million views and counting. She speaks with diverse audiences and shares inspirational keynotes moving audiences to act. Founder and the Spokesperson for the not-for-profit organization, Women of Passion and Purpose which helps to create an environment that fosters transparency and acceptance and promotes people to leave a footprint in their communities.

Codi Shewan

Codi Shewan

Speaker, Bestselling Author, Consultant

Codi Shewan is a professional speaker, trainer and consultant, bestselling author of Everyday Legacy: Lessons For Living With Purpose, Right Now, and one of Speaker Slam®'s most frequent judges.

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