Everybody asks how a stand-up comedian becomes one of Canada's most-booked motivational speakers — 750 keynotes, a TEDx talk, and years coaching at Second City. The honest answer involves Joan Rivers, some hard-won lessons, and discovering that your quirks can become your life's greatest purpose. These are the stories behind the keynote speaker.
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The night Joan Rivers gave me one sentence of advice I've carried onto every corporate stage since.
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