Keynote

Connect

Where Speakers and Event Organizers Connect
A bold new Manitoba hub for speakers and decision-makers ready to lead with impact.

Keynote Connect is Manitoba’s curated speaker directory and growing community of purpose-driven speakers, event planners, and corporate decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to book a speaker who brings impact, or you're a speaker ready to build your platform, land gigs, and lead from the stage — this is your place.

🎤 Join the Mastermind

🎤 Purchase our Speaker Directory

🎤 Attend Launchpad to grow your talk

🎤 Connect with our live events like Amplify

Stay connected. Be the first to hear about new speaker opportunities, industry insights, and exclusive Keynote Connect events.

Keynote Connect isn’t just a platform. It’s a movement — and you belong in the room

Meet Our First Cohort of Keynote Speakers

Our Keynote Speakers have done the work—now they’re taking the mic. These bold Keynote Speakers are ready to take the stage, facilitate meaningful conversations, and lead transformative workshops in organizations across sectors.

They shared their 3-Minute Power Talks live at Amplify, our signature event — and they’re ready to bring that same energy to your next conference, company retreat, or leadership development session.

Hire them. Book them. Partner with them.
You’ll be glad you did.

KEYNOTE CONNECT SERVICES

  • 🧠 The Mastermind: Grow Your Voice and Your Business

    Our 12-week speaker development program for purpose-driven leaders ready to get visible, get booked, and grow their message. Includes group coaching, 1:1 support, in-person events, and a featured spot at Amplify. Next Mastermind is Fall 2025

  • 🔥 Launchpad: Build Your Signature Talk

    A full-day, hands-on intensive designed to help you shape, sharpen, and deliver your keynote with confidence. Leave with clarity, structure, and the start of a standout signature talk — built for real stages and real impact. Next Launchpad is Fall 2025

  • 🎤 Amplify: A Stage for Bold New Voices

    A high-energy, high-visibility event where emerging speakers deliver powerful 3-minute keynotes to an audience of industry leaders, event organizers, and community builders. Think of it as a speaker showcase with real-world reach. Next Amplify is Fall 2025

  • 🎙️ Speakers Lounge: The Green Room for Speakers

    For speakers, facilitators, and event planners to gather in person to swap insights, share resources, and support each other’s growth. Think of it as the green room for your speaking career - casual, energizing, and full of people who get what you do. Every First Friday of the month at the Forks Market from 10:30-12pm

  • 📖 The Directory: Discover and Hire Local Talent

    A curated list of speakers, facilitators, and workshop leaders from across Manitoba — ready to bring fresh ideas, lived experience, and lasting impact to your next event. Available for purchase now.

  • 🌐 The Network: Online Membership to Expand Your Impact

    This is the hub of the Keynote Connect community — a vibrant online space where speakers, event planners, and decision-makers come together to connect, collaborate, and create opportunity. Join the membership to grow your visibility, access insider opportunities, and build lasting relationships — all in one powerful online home for bold voices and brilliant events.

The Directory

The Directory

The Keynote Connect Directory

Your gateway to Manitoba’s most dynamic speaker community.

Looking for speakers who can lead the room, ignite conversation, and deliver real impact?

The Directory is more than a list — it’s your front-row seat to the future of public speaking.

What You Get When You Purchase:

  • A curated list of trained, vetted Keynote Connect speakers
    These aren’t hobbyists — they’re ready to lead keynotes, workshops, and team sessions with clarity and confidence.

  • A 1-Year Membership to The Network
    Exclusive access to our online membership — the hub of our growing network of speakers, event planners, and decision-makers shaping the future of events and leadership development.

  • Access to Exclusive Community Events
    Stay connected through meetups, showcases, and behind-the-scenes conversations with Manitoba’s most inspiring voices.

  • Founders Rate Access
    Be part of the founding group — lock in our lowest pricing ever and help shape what comes next.

Ready to find the right speaker?
Get the Directory. Join the movement. Build what's next, together.

KEYNOTE CONNECT FOUNDERS

  • Linda Drosdowech is a leadership expert, educator, and co-founder of Keynote Connect. With years of experience coaching leaders through uncertainty and change, she empowers professionals and entrepreneurs to take action, deliver impactful workshops, and confidently share their expertise on stage.

    Linda Drosdowech

    Executive Coach, Speaker & Educator

    CEO of Linda Drosdowech Coaching

  • With a background in corporate leadership and consulting, Tracey specializes in helping professionals elevate their presence and influence. As a co-founder of Keynote Connect, she is committed to guiding speakers in developing compelling keynote talks and expanding their reach.

    Tracey Maconachie

    CEO of Tipping Point

  • A strategic connector and leadership coach, Kristine is dedicated to helping speakers break into the keynote circuit. As a co-founder of Keynote Connect, she provides speakers with the tools, mentorship, and connections needed to grow their speaking careers. She collaborates with her clients to amplify their impact from the event stage.

    Kristine Tubiera

    CEO LMVA Consulting

Let’s Connect

Have a question about the Directory, our upcoming events, or how to get involved in the Keynote Connect community? We’d love to hear from you.

Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you.

🎤 Whether you’re a speaker, an event organizer, or just curious — you’re in the right place.