On November 21, 2026, 8 industry judges score the Speaker Slam® Catalyst competition at the CBC Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.
The Prize Package
Every judge contributes to the winners' prize package, built to elevate our winners and support their next chapter on and off the stage:
1st Place
- From Tami Adams: 2 x 1:1 Speaker Coaching Sessions from TA. 2 x 60min sessions. Valued at 1500.
- From Keka DasGupta: Brand Authority Mentorship with Keka. This is your unfair advantage. Over the course of a month, Keka will work with you in four dedicated 1-on-1 sessions to build the strategic foundation of your professional speaking business, from how you position yourself to the marketing collateral that gets you booked. You'll walk away with a clear roadmap, a stronger brand, and Keka's personally curated resources and best practices in your hands. High-touch, highly personalized, and designed to create real momentum. Valued at $4,000.
- From Jayson Gaignard: 1 hour coaching call (valued at $3000). 1 hour coaching call (valued at $3000). Valued at 3000.
- From Ulyses Osuna: Premium TV Media Placement. A strategic media placement package focused on securing a television feature or broadcast opportunity on one targeted TV outlet. Includes positioning strategy, pitch development, and outreach support to secure a single high-impact placement.
- From Anne Marie Perrault: Speaker Career Accelerator Package. An exclusive professional development package featuring an offer of non-exclusive speaker representation with AMP Talent Group, a personalized 30-minute branding consultation and 30-minute public relations consultation with AMP It Up PR, and a private 45-minute mentorship session with award-winning CEO and entrepreneur Anne Marie Perrault.
Each winner will also receive a professional speaker profile and marketing materials review, along with a featured speaker spotlight across AMP Talent Group’s promotional channels. Valued at 3,000 (each).
- From Jason Reid: Book Yourself Like a Pro Coaching Program. Includes 3 individual sessions with Jason as well as his Speaker Launch Resource Guide and his Guide to Speaker Marketing Copy. Valued at $4,00.00.
- From Andrea Reindl: The Brand Fundamentals Launch & Mentorship. All the fundamentals you need to launch your speaking brand. 2 Week Sprint to get clear 6 months of mentorship 12 months of community to support you. Valued at $10,500.
- From Jay Wong: The Million Dollar Growth Plan. The same plan we build for every founder in their first two weeks, built for the winner from scratch. Two working sessions with Jay Wong and his team, then the complete written plan: the category you can own, your show positioning and format, a full season one outline with episode titles, the first ten guests worth asking, the distribution and email engine behind it, and the path from episodes to revenue. Yours to keep and run with, whether you ever work with the team or not.All three winners: featured in the Authority Capital newsletter, read by 3,000+ founders and operators. Valued at Approximate value: $5,000 USD / $7,000 C.
2nd Place
- From Tami Adams: 1 x 1:1 Speaker Coaching Sessions from TA. 2 x 60min sessions. Valued at 750.
- From Keka DasGupta: Brand Accelerator Session with Keka. Your speaking business is ready to level up, and this session is the catalyst! In a powerful one-hour, 1-on-1 consultation with Keka, you'll get direct access to her deep expertise and walk away with a clear direction for how to position yourself, amplify your brand, and build a thriving speaking business. Plus, receive a curated set of Keka's go-to resources, drawn from 25+ years of experience, to guide your next steps. Valued at $1,000.
- From Jayson Gaignard: Author Package. Behind the Scenes of Community Made: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/communitymade/community-made-help-get-this-book-into-the-right-hands).
- From Ulyses Osuna: Article Publication. A professionally written and published feature article highlighting the winner’s story, expertise, and impact through one publication partner. Includes interview, editorial development, and placement in one media outlet.
- From Anne Marie Perrault: Speaker Career Accelerator Package. An exclusive professional development package featuring an offer of non-exclusive speaker representation with AMP Talent Group, a personalized 30-minute branding consultation and 30-minute public relations consultation with AMP It Up PR, and a private 45-minute mentorship session with award-winning CEO and entrepreneur Anne Marie Perrault.
Each winner will also receive a professional speaker profile and marketing materials review, along with a featured speaker spotlight across AMP Talent Group’s promotional channels. Valued at 3,000 (each).
- From Jason Reid: Book Yourself Like a Pro Coaching Program. Includes 3 individual sessions with Jason as well as his Speaker Launch Resource Guide and his Guide to Speaker Marketing Copy. Valued at $4,00.00.
- From Andrea Reindl: Make It Clear Fundamentals. 2 Week Sprint to clarify and amplify your brand and 6 months of team support to make it happen. Valued at $3,500.
- From Jay Wong: The Authority Session. A 90-minute one-on-one with Jay Wong on turning your story and your stage time into a show you own, and what that show needs to do to actually bring you business.All three winners: featured in the Authority Capital newsletter, read by 3,000+ founders and operators. Valued at Approximate value: $2,500 USD / $3,500 C.
3rd Place
- From Tami Adams: Books & Prizes from TA Speakers Valued at 150.
- From Keka DasGupta: Brand Spotlight Session with Keka. A 30-minute 1-on-1 Q&A session with Keka, zeroing in on how to shine a spotlight on your professional speaking profile and personal brand. Bring your burning questions! Walk away with actionable feedback and a clear sense of your next move on your speaker journey. Valued at $500.
- From Ulyses Osuna: Podcast Feature. Strategic support to secure a guest appearance on one targeted podcast aligned with the winner’s industry. Includes positioning guidance and outreach to land a single podcast feature.
- From Anne Marie Perrault: Speaker Career Accelerator Package. An exclusive professional development package featuring an offer of non-exclusive speaker representation with AMP Talent Group, a personalized 30-minute branding consultation and 30-minute public relations consultation with AMP It Up PR, and a private 45-minute mentorship session with award-winning CEO and entrepreneur Anne Marie Perrault.
Each winner will also receive a professional speaker profile and marketing materials review, along with a featured speaker spotlight across AMP Talent Group’s promotional channels. Valued at 3,000 (each).
- From Jason Reid: Book Yourself Like a Pro Coaching Program. Includes 3 individual sessions with Jason as well as his Speaker Launch Resource Guide and his Guide to Speaker Marketing Copy. Valued at $4,00.00.
- From Andrea Reindl: Make It Clear Sprint. 2 Week Sprint to clarify and amplify your brand. Valued at $2,000.
- From Jay Wong: The Authority Session. A 45-minute one-on-one with Jay Wong on turning your story and your stage time into a show you own, and what that show needs to do to actually bring you business.All three winners: featured in the Authority Capital newsletter, read by 3,000+ founders and operators. Valued at Approximate value: $1,250 USD / $1,750 C.
Meet Your Judges
The judges below bring their expertise, feedback, and generosity to the night. Each 5-minute speech is scored out of 100 points on Message Clarity, Storytelling, Transformative Impact, "IT" Factor, Entertainment Value, and Presentation.
One speech can change your life.
Tami Adams
Founder of TA Speakers Management
Tami Adams is the founder of TA Speakers Management, a boutique, women-owned keynote speakers agency representing high-impact professional speakers across North America. With over a decade working alongside professional keynote speakers, Tami brings a rare, behind-the-scenes understanding of what makes a talk truly work—both on stage and in the room.
Keka DasGupta
Global Keynote Speaker on Self-Trust, 50-time Award-Winning Marketing Strategist
What do Nike, Disney, IKEA, American Express, Mercedes-Benz, and even Santa, have in common? They’ve all trusted Keka DasGupta to shape their brand strategies. (And if you’re wondering about Santa, it’s true, Keka serves as his official speechwriter and co-PR director for Toronto’s Original Santa Claus Parade.)
A marketing maven with 50+ awards, including the “Oscars of the PR industry” (twice), Keka now takes the stage worldwide, helping people unlock unstoppable confidence, and lead like powerhouse brands.
Her trailblazing work has been featured on such platforms as: TEDx and TED.com, Harvard Business School, Breakfast Television, CBC, Fast Company, and The Globe and Mail, among others.
Jayson Gaignard
Author of Community Made and Founder of MMT
Jayson Gaignard built one of the world's most exclusive communities for entrepreneur with a lower acceptance rate than Harvard.
His work has appeared in dozens of NYT's bestselling books, often in the acknowledgments where it matters most. His own book, Community Made: The Truth
About Success and the Relationships That Create It was launched with one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns for a book ever, selling over 21,000 copies.
Writing fills his mornings, community-building carries his days, and the farm steals his weekends. He lives on 57 acres, with his family, and a small herd of Scottish Highland cattle.
Ulyses Osuna
Founder of Influencer Press & Media Strategist
Ulyses Osuna is the founder of Influencer Press, a premier PR agency that helps elite entrepreneurs and businesses secure media coverage in top-tier publications. His expertise in strategic publicity and ‘pre-influence’ marketing has landed his clients and himself features in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc., Business Insider, and dozens of other major media outlets. Ulyses has worked with and consulted for industry leaders such as Cardone Ventures, Codie Sanchez, and Ed Mylett among others, helping them build credibility, authority, and visibility in their industries.He has also been featured on Nasdaq and has appeared on the Dr. Phil Podcast.
Anne Marie Perrault
Founder & CEO
Anne Marie Perrault is an award-winning entrepreneur, entertainment industry executive, and Founder and CEO of AMP Talent Group and AMP It Up PR.
For over 25 years, she has built internationally recognized agencies with offices in Toronto and New York City, representing exceptional talent, businesses, and brands across entertainment, media, and live events.
Her achievements have earned her international recognition, including being named among the Global 100 Top CEOs of 2025 and Women Leaders to Look Up To in 2024.
Known for her entrepreneurial vision, innovative thinking, and dedication to excellence, Anne Marie has built her career on recognizing talent, championing creativity, and bringing ambitious ideas to life.
She believes in the power of authentic voices to inspire, connect, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Jason Reid
Leadership Keynote Speaker, Professional Speaker Mentor
Jason Reid is a leadership keynote speaker, storyteller, and speaker mentor who has presented for organizations and audiences around the world. His perspective is shaped by a career spanning television, journalism, screenwriting, and comedy, giving him a strong understanding of how ideas become stories that hold an audience’s attention. Jason speaks on trust, communication, and leadership, drawing on both his professional experience and years on stage. For more than a decade, he has also mentored speakers, helping them refine their message, strengthen their storytelling, and improve their stage presence. He brings both extensive speaking experience and a seasoned eye for what makes a presentation memorable, credible, and effective.
Andrea Reindl
Legacy Creative Owner & Brand Strategist
Andrea Reindl has spent 25+ years inside the rooms where brands are built, businesses are rebuilt, and leaders decide what they actually stand for. She knows what it takes because she has lived it, not studied it.
In 2017 she founded Legacy Creative because she believes legacy is not accidental. It is built through clarity, structure, and disciplined execution.
Jay Wong
Founder of Podcast Your Brand, Host of Authority Capital, Speaker
Jay Wong is the founder and CEO of Podcast Your Brand, where he helps business owners build the number one trust asset in their personal and business brand. His view is that in an age where AI can fake almost anything, a real long-form conversation is the last thing that can’t be faked.
He hosts Authority Capital, a video podcast featuring 7 to 9 figure business owners on what it actually took to become the leading authority in their industry.
Since 2019 he and his team have launched 250+ shows for CEOs and established businesses, including Cameron Herold, John Bowen, Phil M. Jones, and many more household names They’re the only agency that guarantees launching a show into the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts. His first show, The Inner Changemaker, hit #1 in Self-Help on iTunes and won back-to-back Podcast Awards.