Stuart Knight

Stuart Knight helps the world’s biggest companies reach new levels of success. An award-winning entrepreneur, communications expert, leadership & motivational speaker and critically acclaimed author, Stuart’s clients are the “who’s who” of business — from Nike and Telus, to Kraft and BMO — with his presentations  seen by over one million people worldwide.

Believing that organizations are only as strong as their people, Stuart uses hilarious stories and well-earned insights to motivate everyone to achieve their goals in both their professional and personal lives. +

Twenty-six years ago Stuart Knight did something courageous, daring and uncommon. He listened to his heart. It told him that too many people were not living up to their potential, and he decided to do something about it.

At the ripe age of 24, with no money or experience, he wrote an inspiring theatre show for teenagers. Within a short amount of time it was picked up by Coca Cola and toured nationally for three years.

From there he decided to become the first Canadian ever to write and star in a musical that he produced in his own loft. No small feat considering he couldn’t play an instrument. It became the longest running play of its kind, and A-list influencers lined up to witness sold out shows in a theatre Stuart not only built, but also lived in.

During that time, some of the world’s biggest business leaders recognized Stuart as a visionary who could help their organization reach new levels of success. Since then, he has spoken in such cities as Sydney, Malta, Edinburgh, Mumbai, New York, Frankfurt and Las Vegas helping Fortune 500 companies learn what it takes to be the best.

It was at this point in his career that he wanted to do something that would help raise money for charities close to his heart, and decided to create the Top Ten Event.  The event has quickly grew into one of Canada’s "must see" productions, garnering over 30 million media impressions attracting such names as Jim Cuddy, Deepa Mehta, Mary Walsh, Steven Page and two time Oscar Award Winner Jane Fonda.

Along the way, Stuart wrote 2 critically acclaimed books, hosted a hit radio show, developed a sought after podcast, won entrepreneurial awards, and today has over 12,000 people around the world tuning in each week to watch his thought-provoking videos online.  As a disrupter, thought leader and maverick, Stuart Knight has inspired over one million people to reach greater success, find deeper joy and ultimately to boycott what they thought. --

Stuart Knight Speaking Presentations:

Rock it by Talking It: Communication & Connection
The importance of inclusion, human connection and community

A keynote that checks all of these boxes:

• Customer & Client Experience
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Morale
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Mental Health
• Motivation
• Team Building
• Workplace Culture 

Any organization can include catchy phrases in their mission statement that talk about the importance of inclusion, human connection and community, but until they actively do something about it, those are just words on a website. I’m here to help those who have the guts to not just talk it, but rather are ready to walk it, and to ultimately rock it!”

• Gain understanding of the science behind authentic human connection, and how it can positively influence workplace culture.
• Discover how to practice inclusivity by creating meaningful connections between all employees regardless of race, religion and gender
• Learn the skill of building personal relationships with the intention of increasing productivity, collaboration, innovation and overall morale.

The Choice: 5 Decisions All Leaders Make

Do you know why some companies are more successful than others? Here’s a hint. It has nothing to do with their people waking up earlier, working harder or having prestigious degrees. They simply have leaders who make six decisions every single day.

Let’s face it, life can get hectic sometimes. Correction. Life is hectic all of the time! Between constant meetings, phone calls, emails, reading reports, going to the gym and dropping the kids off at school we can easily be distracted from the core decisions all leaders must make in order to reach our full potential.

During this high energy, entertaining and hilarious keynote presentation, Stuart shines a new and exciting perspective on the fundamental building blocks that have always propelled leaders forward, while reminding them of what they need to do today to live their best life. By touching on subjects such as fear, anxiety, stress, goal setting, creativity, innovation and resiliency Stuart Knight takes your audience on a rollercoaster of emotions and ideas leaving them inspired to get back to the basics and take a major step forward toward greater success!

Audience Takeaways:

• Develop a razor sharp focus on how you positivity impact your key stakeholders.
• Learn how to show up as the highest version of yourself in the midst of difficult change.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the tools required to overcome stress, anxiety and worry.
• Learn how to effectively take risk.
• Develop the skill of using creativity to solve problems and hit targets.
• Establish a daily practice of resilience.
• Understand the strategy for stretching yourself past your perceived potential.
• Better understand the role you and your organization play within the greater global community.

During this keynote, Stuart shines a new and exciting perspective on the fundamental building blocks that have always propelled leaders forward, while reminding them of what they need to do to live their best life. This keynote is also offered as a workshop.

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Keywords: Business Management & Strategy, Communication, Leadership, Corporate Culture & Creating a Winning Corporate Culture, Creativity/Innovation/Disruption, Customer Service & Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, Office & Workplace Culture, Inspiring Stories, Most Requested Speakers, Motivational Speaker, Networking, Risk & Risk Management, Sales & Service, Team-Work & Collaboration, TED Speakers, Employee Morale, Group Collaboration, Success, Motivation, Team Work,