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Humour, Authenticity and Insights

Book award-winning author and advocate, Shari Graydon, for your next event

Elevate your next event with a keynote speaker who has inspired audiences across sectors and disciplines. For three decades, author, activist and Informed Perspectives’ Catalyst Shari Graydon has been helping to transform how women’s voices shape public discourse. A dynamic speaker and respected thought leader, she combines research insights with compelling storytelling to motivate action and help create lasting change.

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Why book Shari for your next event?

Your Event Benefits From:

Three Decades of Impact: A nationally recognized voice in gender equity and communication
Deep Expertise & Authenticity: Research-backed insights delivered with engaging storytelling
Customized Experience: Every talk tailored to your audience’s unique context and goals
Proven Track Record: Consistently earns top ratings and repeat invitations

Your Audience Experiences:

Practical strategies they can implement immediately
Compelling stories that illuminate possibilities
Interactive elements that deepen engagement
A dynamic blend of expertise and inspiration

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TESTIMONIALS

Audience Impact

“I listen to speakers regularly as part of my job and become disillusioned by many, but Shari blew me away. She was compelling and full of charisma. ”

Heather Barnabe,

CEO of G(irls)20

“Thank you for a fantastic presentation! I had excellent feedback from both partners and guests alike. You’re a gifted speaker, and I felt really inspired to speak up more. We would definitely like to host more of these across the country. ”

Jacqueline Foley,

Odgers Berndtson

“Your speech was timely, relevant, interesting, and delivered perfectly. I could see an enthusiastic response at surrounding tables. Very much a crowd-pleaser.”

Maureen Boyd,

IWF member

“An awesome talk that really engaged the audience with humour and insights.”

Clare Beckton,

IWF member

“Your session was the highlight of the weekend. I’ve got the survey results to prove this.”

Lisa Tobias,

Red Cross

“You still go down in CCIC history as one of the most charismatic and brilliant speakers known to us. Your contribution to the 2016 CCIC Women’s Leaders forum and soiree was invaluable.”

Sarah Thaw,

Canadian Council on
International Cooperation

“People liked the message and the delivery. You deliver a hard-hitting message that is both inspirational and a much-needed kick in the butt. I loved it and would have you back in a heartbeat.”

Tammy Sweeney,

Women in Leadership and
Business conferences

“Shari, you truly were the hit of UNICEF’s United Nations General Assembly program!”

Martha Spears,

Director, Development,
UNICEF Canada

“Shari’s public lecture at UVic was a tremendous success. It attracted female faculty and graduate students from all across campus and was informative, interactive, and inspiring. Shari is a dazzling public speaker. We look forward to bringing her back to campus to lead the Informed Perspectives workshop.”

Maneesha Deckha,

Associate Professor,
University of Victoria

“Shari’s keynote was brilliant. She provided context, substance, and hope, all wrapped up in humour and punchy imagery. An absolutely perfect close to our conference, I’d give it an 8 out of 5.”

Merryl Bear,

Director, National Eating
Disorder Information Centre

“Shari’s presentation at the Vancouver Public Salon was deeply human, engaging, iconoclastic, witty, and so in touch with the issues of today.”

Sam Sullivan,

MLA, Former Mayor of Vancouver

“Outstanding expertise plus a warm welcoming style plus good control of the clock and ensuring everyone was heard! Thank you!”

Diane Harris,

Canadian Women’s Foundation

“It was an inspirational session, filled with brilliant insights and superb strategies. Fascinating. Focused. Funny. This offers just about everything women could possibly need to know about how to get our important ideas out into the public realm.”

Constance Backhouse,

Canada Research Chair, University of Ottawa

“Informative and inspiring. A real confidence booster.”

Michelle Rupp,

Chair, The Minerva Foundation for BC Women

“It was very useful to learn from someone with so much current experience and who is so dynamic!”

Rachel Tutte,

Co-chair, BC Health Coalition

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