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Meet Your Judges for the Personal Transformation Competition

By Speaker Slam®

Meet Your Judges for the Personal Transformation Competition

Transformation is not about improving, it's about letting go of everything that isn't you and becoming who you were meant to be.

Join us on June 27th live in Toronto at Lula Lounge for Speaker Slam®, a transformative evening of inspiration, as 10 extraordinary people take the stage to share their powerful stories of Personal Transformation.

Life is a journey, and along the way, we all encounter obstacles and challenges that can make us question our path. But what if those challenges were actually opportunities for growth and transformation? What if we could harness the power of those obstacles to become stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before?

At Speaker Slam, you will hear from speakers who have done just that. They have faced adversity head-on, and through their perseverance and determination, they have transformed their lives in ways they never thought possible.

Meet Your Judges for Personal Transformation

Adam Rodricks

Canada's Top Social Media Strategist, TEDx Speaker & #1 Best-selling Author of 'Trigger Fingers'

Adam Rodricks is an international award-winning social media strategist and speaker who has transformed "word of mouth" into a world of mouth for Fortune 500 companies. His book, Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding through Storytelling skyrocketed to the top of the charts, becoming a #1 best-seller in Canada. For the past 8 years, he's worked at KPMG in Canada where he is presently the National Director of Social Growth & Experience.


Ashna Bharkhada

Host & Video Reporter

Ashna Bharkhada is a Host and Video Reporter for Narcity Canada. She covers events around the city reporting live on scene and produces video content for Narcity's social media platforms. Ashna has a passion for community journalism and holds a reputation for creating engaging and entertaining reports. With a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, she has worked as a Video Journalist with CityNews Edmonton and as a News Reporter and Anchor at Bell Media in northeast British Columbia.


Randy Phipps

Founder & Principal, RP Communications

Randy Phipps, Founder of RP Communications, has an exceptional eye for detail. His talent for storytelling and guiding clients through the media landscape keeps brands top-of-mind. Randy's clients are regularly featured on broadcast platforms, print media, and digital publications. With a roster of award-winning clients, Randy represents celebrated figures in North American industries.


Keka DasGupta

50x Award-Winning Marketer, Professional Keynote Speaker, and Founder of The Art of Life-ing

Keka DasGupta is a 50x award-winning marketer who has worked with such brands as Disney, Nike, American Express, IKEA, Johnson & Johnson, and many other Fortune 500 companies. Today, this international keynote speaker and Art of Life-ing founder is the only expert to use powerful global branding principles to radically transform our mental health. TED.com also chose Keka's TEDx talk as one of its top 5 talks on gratitude.


The Prize Package

First Place

Speaker Slam® – $2,000 Cash Prize

Speaker Slam® – Invitation to the Grand Slam

Adam Rodricks – Three 60-minute virtual coaching sessions on personal brand and social media strategy, plus an autographed copy of "Trigger Fingers." (Valued at $1,520)

Ashna Bharkhada – Social Media & Content Creation Coaching: Three 45-minute personalized sessions to help develop the individual's personal brand and reach. (Valued at $1,020)

Randy Phipps – 2-Week PR Consultation including PR Bio Creation, Pitch Creation, and Top-level Strategy Session. (Valued at $3,000)

Keka DasGupta – A one-month professional speaking mentorship and coaching program, comprised of weekly one-hour calls for four weeks with guidance on developing collateral from a marketing perspective. (Valued at $3,000)

Bonus: Giovanni Marsico – VIP ticket to MILLIONAIRE: An Archangel Synergy Experience on October 12-13 in Toronto. (Valued at $3,000)

Bonus: Satish Verma – Access to the Think & Grow Rich immersive online course, complemented by an exclusive one-on-one mindset coaching session. (Valued at $2,000)

Second Place

Adam Rodricks – A 60-minute virtual coaching session plus autographed copy of "Trigger Fingers." (Valued at $520)

Keka DasGupta – 1-hour consultation on developing a professional speaking profile, plus curated resources. (Valued at $500)

Ashna Bharkhada – One 45-minute personalized social media and content creation coaching session. (Valued at $340)

Third Place

Adam Rodricks – Autographed copy of "Trigger Fingers" plus a 30-minute virtual coaching session. (Valued at $270)

Keka DasGupta – 1-hour consultation on developing a professional speaking profile, plus curated resources. (Valued at $500)

Ashna Bharkhada – One 45-minute personalized social media and content creation coaching session. (Valued at $340)

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