b'speaker spotlighta lot of talks on residential schoolspecific things. I feel like publicCM&E: history and colonialism, and thespeaking is a strength of mine, andWhat do youimpacts of it are things I also tackle.I really love doing it. I never reallyhope attendees gain fromBeyond that its just, you know, howget nervous for it, so I feel like myyour presentations?do you infuse these really importantpresentation style is something that messages and topics into engagingpeople feel really at ease with and [are]DR: I just hope that they leave narratives, so I guess the third onereally comforted and welcomed by,whatever presentation Ive given would be general talks about theso Ive been able, I think, to connectfeeling something. I dont want to books that Ive done. One of my mostwith a lot of people because of that. Isay changed, but maybe motivated, popular books is probably one calleddont think theres a specific answer tomaybe feeling less alone. When it The Barren Grounds, and that is athat, because I feel like anything I talkcomes to mental health, I think the book about land stewardship, climateabout, to a group, connects in someimportant thing is that they go away change and foster care. I try to infuseway. Part of the skill of public speakingfeeling something, whether thats those really relevant and importantis making connections and findingempathy, or healing, or inspiration, subjects into an engaging story. ways to draw people in and make themor motivationthats what I want. feel [like] a part of the conversation. IThe takeaways are varied, but I do try to approach public speaking as like CM&E:a visitationwere just sitting togetherfeel like I want them to walk away Do you have anything that particularly resonates withand were just talking with each other.having those emotions held, and for audiences or are most in demand? I feel like that approach has beenthose emotions to maybe turn into really beneficial for me, and I hope itsintentionality and action, whether DR:been beneficial to the people that Iveits on a personal level or on a more Anything I talk about resonates, because Im sought out to talk aboutspoken to. community level.LET OUR ONEOFAKIND VIEWSPEAK FOR ITSELFWELCOME TO YOUR NEXT EVENT SPACEElevate your celebration at the CN Tower, home to the citys most awe-inspiring views. To book your next event contact:Torontos iconic landmark offers guests an unforgettableevents@cntower.caexperience in one of the Towers spectacular event spaces, while showcasing sustainably sourced and local cuisine every bit ascntower.ca/eventsjaw-dropping as the view.Fall/Winter 2025 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 13'