WHAT WE DO

Speaker Slam® helps mission-driven speakers develop their craft, build their brand, and get seen by the people who need to hear them.

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The Competition

North America's largest inspirational speaking competition. A live, in-person experience in Toronto with five monthly qualifiers and one Grand Slam champion.

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Speaker Development

Two classes a month on speaking, branding, certification, and the business of getting booked.

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Coaching

One-on-one speech coaching for competition speeches, TEDx talks, and corporate presentations.

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Publicity

Media pitching, press features, TV segments, and award submissions to amplify your story.

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Brand Builder Competition

A virtual personal branding competition open to anyone in the world.

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Speaker Assets

Professional speaker kits and signature talk decks that get you booked.

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Video Services

Speaker reels, Signature Legacy Videos, and the Expert Amplifier photo and video package.

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Corporate Training

Communication, connection, and competition to transform your team into confident communicators.

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Book a Speaker

Browse our roster of trained, stage-tested speakers for your next event.
The Competition

North America's Largest Inspirational Speaking Competition

Every season, speakers from across North America take our stage in Toronto to deliver a 5-minute speech on an inspirational theme. Four industry judges score each performance live. The top speakers from each qualifier advance to the Grand Slam finals at CBC Glenn Gould Studio, where one person is crowned Inspirational Speaker of the Year.

  • Monthly themed qualifier competitions
  • 10 speakers per event, live in Toronto
  • Judged by industry professionals on a 100-point system
  • Grand Slam finals each November
  • Cash prizes, professional video of your speech, and career-building exposure
See Competition Packages → Apply to Compete
Grand Slam audience Grand Slam winner Grand Slam speakers Grand Slam group photo Speaker on stage at Lula Lounge Audience at Lula Lounge Winner moment at Lula Lounge Audience watching at Lula Lounge
Speaker Development

Momentum Membership

Speaker Slam® Speaker Certification Program

The ultimate communication and leadership program for authors, speakers, coaches, and changemakers. Two classes a month focused on four core areas:

  • Speaking and storytelling
  • Personal branding
  • Speaker certification program
  • The business of speaking
Join Momentum Membership →
Coaching

One-on-One Speech Coaching

One-on-one coaching session

Whether you're preparing for a Speaker Slam® competition, a TEDx talk, or a corporate keynote, our coaches work with you one-on-one to craft, refine, and deliver a speech that connects. We help you find the story, sharpen the message, and build the confidence to own the stage.

  • Competition speech development and preparation
  • TEDx talk coaching from concept to stage
  • Corporate keynote and presentation coaching
  • Story development, structure, and delivery
Meet Our Coaches → Inquire About Coaching →
Publicity

Get Your Story in Front of the World

Your story deserves to be heard beyond the stage. Our publicity services get speakers featured on TV, in print, on podcasts, and across digital media. From pitching outlets to submitting for awards, we handle the strategy so you can focus on your message.

  • Media pitching to TV, print, and digital outlets
  • Press features and interview placement
  • Award submissions and nominations
  • Strategic media positioning and brand visibility
Learn More About Publicity → Book a Call with Dan
Virtual Competition

Brand Builder Competition

The Brand Builder Competition is a virtual personal branding competition where entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and professionals compete to clarify their brand and position themselves as leaders worth following. Create a Positioning Graphic, rally your community, and pitch live to a panel of expert judges for the chance to win a prize package valued at up to $10,000.

🌍 Open to anyone in the world.

Learn More & Register →
Speaker Assets

The Tools That Get You Booked

We build the professional assets that turn a great speaker into a bookable, brandable professional.

Speaker Kits

A polished, professional document that tells event planners exactly who you are, what you speak about, and why they should book you. Your brand, your bio, your topics, your testimonials, all in one place.

Speaker kit examples
Speaker kit - Bethelene Hart Speaker kit examples

Signature Talk Decks

Custom presentation decks built around your signature talk, designed to support your message and elevate your stage presence. Professional design that matches your brand.

Signature talk deck - Rise on Purpose
Signature talk deck - Pat Doyle Signature talk deck - Mike Shoreman
Inquire About Speaker Assets →
Video Services

Professional Video That Builds Your Brand

From highlight reels to cinematic productions, we create the video content that gets you seen, booked, and remembered.

Speaker Reels

Professionally produced highlight reels that capture your best moments on stage. This is the video event planners watch before they call.

Watch All Speaker Reels →
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Signature Legacy Videos

Your speech transformed into a cinematic mini-movie. We take your speech and layer in photos, music, b-roll, and subtitles to create a production that brings your message to life. The video that turns your story into something people share.

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Expert Amplifier

A full photo and video package designed to position you as an expert. Includes a portrait photo shoot, 4K dual-camera video session, professionally edited photos, and 6 custom social media reels. Everything you need to show up as a thought leader across every platform.

Inquire About Video Services →
For Organizations

Corporate Training

Command the Room is an experiential training program that combines communication, connection, and the thrill of competition to transform your team into confident, compelling communicators. It ends with a signature pitch competition adapted from our Speaker Slam® events.

Learn More →
For Event Planners

Book a Speaker

Looking for an inspirational speaker for your next event, conference, or workshop? Browse our roster of trained, stage-tested speakers ready to deliver.

Browse Speakers →
What Our Community Says

Real Results. Real People.

★★★★★
"There is such a precision around the speaking that really helps you hone your message. But there's also a whole support system around you to help you work through your speech, your speaking, and build the confidence you need to step on stage."
Vivian Meraki
Vivian Meraki
Parenting Expert & Bestselling Author
★★★★★
"It's not just about the competition. It's about the coaching you get leading up to it. I've learned so many skills that have actually been helpful at work. Rina has a way of cutting right to the chase and naming the one thing you need to focus on."
Jenni Cathcart
Jenni Cathcart
Innovation Catalyst
★★★★★
"Rina and Dan have built an incredible community, and know what it takes to build a speaking brand with expertise and authority. As a bonus? Dan even got me a Global News feature. I am so happy I bit the bullet to join this amazing experience."
Leisse Wilcox
Leisse Wilcox
Award-Winning Speaker
★★★★★
"Dan is full of knowledge and gives so many little nuggets of wisdom on getting you media and press coverage. Rina is a wonderful storyteller who will throw you straight into the deep end so you are immersed in the world of storytelling. I would say it is worth the investment."
Tyler Ryan Hall
Tyler Ryan Hall
Speaker & Brand Builder
★★★★★
"Through Speaker Slam®, I've uncovered and shared meaningful stories from my life, connecting with people globally. The stunning photos, the video from my competition speech, and the latest reel were all beautifully produced. I've grown by leaps and bounds."
Angie Bailey
Angie Bailey
Speaker Slam® Competitor
★★★★★
"Dan and Rina are a wealth of knowledge in the speaker industry and are really great at making connections and introductions. Since being a part of Speaker Slam® I've been able to get paid speaking opportunities which I never had before."
Christine Farrugia
Christine Farrugia
Speaker Slam® Competitor
Ready?

It All Starts with One Speech

Whether you want to compete, develop your craft, or build a speaking brand, the next step starts here.

Apply to Compete → Join Momentum Membership