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Speaker Slam® Unveils Esteemed Judges for the "Reinvention" Event to Kick Off Its 8th Year

Jan 10, 2024

[Toronto, ON - January 5, 2024] — As Speaker Slam®, North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, gears up to launch its 8th year, the anticipation for its "Reinvention" event continues to mount. The event, scheduled for January 30th, 2024, at Toronto's Lula Lounge, is set to inspire change and growth in individuals seeking to transform their lives.

In this electrifying event, speakers from diverse backgrounds will share their stories of reinvention, and a distinguished panel of judges will have the pivotal task of selecting the winning voices that resonate the most with the audience.


Meet Your Judges for Reinvention

 


 

Priya Sam

Story Architect, Keynote Speaker & Consultant 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Priya Sam is a former national news anchor and morning show host who now uses her storytelling expertise to help audiences, executives and founders uncover and leverage to power of their personal stories. When she's not delivering impactful keynotes, Priya works 1:1 with her clients to craft memorable keynotes with her start-to-finish process. Priya is also the host of the Turning Point podcast where she interviews guests about their biggest turning points.

@priyasam

www.priyasam.com

 


 

Petar Josic

Award-Winning Business Strategist, Managing Director & Agent at Spoken Artists, Professional Speaker Coach, The Peak's 🍁 2023 Under-40 Emerging Leader in Media, Entertainment & Sports

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

Petar Josic is the founder of Spoken Artists, an exclusive agency representing a global roster of keynote speakers that all have one thing in common: originality. SA's roster includes a wide range of keynote speakers, from captains of industry to authors, celebrities, athletes and beyond, booking them for speaking engagements at events all over the world.

@spokenartists

www.spokenartists.com

 


 

Bobby Umar

President of Raeallan Transformational Speaking and Training, CEO of DYPB - Discover Your Personal Brand, Founder of Thought Leadership Branding Club

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bobby Umar is an inspirational speaker, TEDx coach and digital influencer, who champions thought leadership. A 5x TEDx and Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker with over 650,000 social media followers, Bobby is a recognized content creator and authority in Networking, Personal Branding & Digital Marketing. He's been named the 4th best leadership influencer according to Kred, a Top 7 Networking Guru and the 2nd best business coach to follow. He founded Raeallan, DYPB – Discover Your Personal Brand and the Thought Leadership Branding Club to help you land a TEDx Talk to elevate your business, brand, legacy and story.

@raehanbobby

https://www.raeallan.com/

 


 

Rania Walker

Brand Strategist, Publicist and Media Trainer

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

 

Following a 20-year career as a media producer and journalist, Rania Walker founded Front Door PR, a strategic communications and Public Relations agency. As a brand strategist, media relations expert, and trainer, she crafts engaging PR campaigns that promote and protect brand equity and generate media coverage. Rania contributes regular media commentary on message design, personal branding, media relations and crisis communications.

@frontdoorpr @raniaspeaksofficial

https://frontdoorpr.com/ 

 


 

These exceptional judges will play a pivotal role in evaluating and providing feedback to the speakers. In addition to determining the event's winners, they are generously offering valuable prizes, including media strategy development, personal branding courses, and mentorship sessions. 

 

The judges have offered the following prizes:

First Place

Speaker Slam - $2000 Cash Prize

Speaker Slam - Signature Legacy Video: We transform your epic speech into a mini-movie production with pictures and music. Our Signature Video immortalizes your speech and creatively captures the essence of who you are as a speaker! (Valued at $1497)

Rania Walker - PR Audit and Media Strategy Development. Become a Media Expert Intensive! Receive three one-hour one-on-one sessions to learn how to leverage your expertise and messaging for media viability. Together, we will do an exercise to discover your unique value proposition and untapped expertise to enhance your content offerings with the goal of positioning your personal brand as a subject matter expert in media. In our first session, we will build out a personalized editorial calendar with topic ideas that highlight your thought leadership while capitalizing on a variety of media pitches that are timely, trending and evergreen. In the second session, we will review your first pitch topic and content positioning to gauge the potential for media interest. We will do an audit of your media assets and bio and share insider secrets of media outreach. In the third session, we will help you write a personalized media pitch based on your first content piece or topic idea and then circle back to review traction and pick up (Valued at $2000)

Priya Sam - Strategic Storytelling Consulting: Three 45min personalized sessions from a seasoned storytelling expert who will help you refine your storytelling ability and ensure that your key stories are strategically placed and told in your Talk. (Valued at $2250)

Petar Josic - Exclusive Speaker Mentorship Session Assessment Session: An initial evaluation of your current speaking abilities and identification of areas for improvement. (Valued at $10,000)

  • Customized Coaching Plan: Development of a tailored coaching plan based on your goals and needs as a speaker.
  • Speech Content Development: Assistance with crafting compelling and impactful speech content.
  • Delivery Techniques: Training on vocal variety, pacing, and overall presentation skills.
  • Body Language Coaching: Guidance on using effective body language and non-verbal communication.
  • Practice Sessions: Opportunities for you to practice your speeches or presentations, with constructive feedback provided.

Bobby Umar - Personal Branding discovery course - with 25 videos and 20+ questions and exercises to help you gain clarity, focus and alignment with your career or business. (Valued at $1,997)

Second Place

Rania Walker - PR Audit and Media Strategy Development. Learn the skills to become the media expert they've been looking for! Receive two one-hour one-on-one sessions to review your media strategy and PR plan. Together, we will do an exercise to discover your unique value proposition and untapped expertise to enhance your content offerings with the goal of positioning your personal brand as a subject matter expert in media. In our first session, we will build out a personalized editorial calendar with topic ideas that highlight your thought leadership while capitalizing on a variety of media pitches that are timely, trending and evergreen. In the second session, we will review your first pitch topic and content positioning to gauge the potential for media interest. We will then review insider tips on how and when to pitch the media, as well as the additional assets you should develop to position yourself as a credible and sought-after media expert. (Valued at $500)

Petar Josic - All Access Package "Elevate your presence as a speaker"
The most compelling and sought-after speakers aren’t just experts in their fields – they have presence.
You can too! The SA Mentorship Session can help you stand out from the pack and develop your unique speaker brand. Through personalized exercises and feedback, you’ll gain the skills to deliver more effective and memorable presentations that let you – and your expertise – take center stage. (Valued at $6,000)

Bobby Umar - Networking Mastery Program - a 12-module online course to help you build more strategic relationships and create that impact both in-person and online. (Valued at $897)


Third Place

Rania Walker - PR Audit and Media Strategy Development. Let's talk about what you have to share. Receive a one-hour one-on-one session where we'll do an exercise to discover your unique value proposition and untapped expertise. We will build out a personalized editorial calendar with topic ideas that highlight your thought leadership so you can develop a variety of media pitches that are timely, trending and evergreen. (Valued at $250)

Petar Josic - The Deep Dive Package: This package consists of a fast-track private coaching session to discuss any topic you wish to cover in regards to your upcoming presentation or anything pertaining to the paid lecture circuit. This usually turns out to be an intensive focus on an upcoming presentation or keynote, where we get it (and you) ready to captivate your audience with a focused, engaging and relevant message, deliver immense value with confidence, and ensure that you’re seen as a trusted leader. (Valued at $3,500)  

Bobby Umar - VIP PASS to my next TEDx 5-Day Challenge to help you land a TEDx talk this year guaranteed, in writing. (Valued at $500)

 


  

As Speaker Slam® embarks on its 8th year, this "Reinvention" event promises growth, inspiration, and transformation for both speakers and audience members alike.

For media inquiries or additional information about the "Reinvention" event and the esteemed panel of judges, please contact:

Dan Shaikh
Co-founder and Publicist for Speaker Slam®
Email: [email protected]

Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that's primed to ignite change, foster growth, and inspire lasting transformation. Secure your tickets today and be part of the "Reinvention" experience!


About Speaker Slam®:
Speaker Slam® stands as North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, dedicated to empowering changemakers and thought leaders. It offers individuals a platform to share their life stories, inspire their communities, and become catalysts for change.