ABOUT
Ian
Ian Tyson has been a professional motivational speaker since 1989. He performs in front of tens of thousands people every year at businesses, conferences and educational institutions around the world.
An author, passionate home cook and award winning comedian and speaker, Ian brings humour and high energy to all his interactions. He encourages people to shift their Mindset towards Positivity and Resilience, through recognizing the Power of their Choices and the value of Gratitude. Ian took a childhood trauma and turned it into a life of Optimism and wants to share those tools with everyone.
He has been a TEDx speaker, accomplished host, and author of his book, "Hooray For Everything! The Optimist Manifesto." Ian is an avid home cook, and was featured on the Food Network Canada show “Wall of Chefs” in 2020.
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INTRODUCING....
"RePurpose - LIVE" with Ian Tyson
A brand new kind of keynote presentation from Ian Tyson, is heading your way. Utilizing a new software, "RePurpose - LIVE!" puts your audience in charge of the content of the keynote. After an opening and introducing this concept, the audience votes in real time as what stories Ian will tell next, creating a "Choose Your Own Adventure" Keynote. Ian has no idea what's going to happen, or which combination of stories from across his career will be called upon! Let's remember the power of our own choices and create something new together and live on stage. In fall of 2024 "RePurpose - LIVE!" is coming to a stage near you!
POSITIVITY
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Gratitude for past clients
CORPORATE AND EVENT KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Ian's presentations are injected with humour and relatable story telling, and always curated to your needs and learning outcomes. While pre-pandemic, there were a selections of set "shows" to choose from, now things are much more customized to your needs, drawing from the wealth of material Ian has developed in his career. His presentations, Hero Inside, Hooray for Everything!, Unlearn and Feed My Life entertained and inspired for years, and carry valuable lessons and takeaways for audiences, including:
Corporate Culture, Positive Attitude, Growth Mindset, Resilience, Fear, Choices, Intention, Respect, Kindness, Dealing with Stress, Overcoming Obstacles, Effective Leadership, Gratitude, and Finding Your Motivation, among many more!
GRATITUDE
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKSHOPS
Drawing from Ian's extensive background in leadership training and group facilitation, he has a wealth of workshops to help leaders at all levels create stronger teams and lead more effectively. Ranging from 30 mins to full day, workshops can be customized to your company or event needs and can cover a myriad of topics and activities, including:
Team and Trust Building
Gratitude and Attitude
Finding Your Leadership Why!
Cultivating Corporate Culture
RESILIENCE
Presentations
VIRTUAL
In this time of uncertainty, social distancing and new directives in companies , we are all working together for the greater good. Ian recognizes that some clients may not yet return to full gatherings. Yet, we all still need effective tools and resources to cope with stress, unlock resilience, find our optimism and perhaps have a laugh along the way.
There is still work to be done, and stories to be told, and Ian is ready, willing and able to conduct keynotes, workshops and other programs in a live virtual setting.
Options Including:
- Flexible range of content and pricing models
- Shorter Presentation Length to accommodate virtual
- Live or Pre-recorded streams available
- Integrated Programs
- Higher level of interactivity
VIDEO CLIPS
I'm thrilled to have a wide series of products available with designs based around my keynote presentations, like the concept of being a "Silver Lining Prospector" and having "GrateFuel" every single day of your life! Check out the store and get your Merch today - more designs coming soon!!
IAN'S BOOK
Hooray For Everything!
The Optimist Manifesto
For orders of multiple books or products, email Ian directly.
"HOORAY FOR EVERYTHING is a wonderful collection of stories and insights to put a skip back into your step. Happiness is a choice and Ian Tyson will kick start your journey and fuel it with optimism."
- Mark Scharenbroich, Emmy award winner, & Author of Nice Bike - Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life
There are a lot of things we encounter every day that can make it easy to choose to be negative. Stresses at school, work or home can all add up to an unfortunate change in the way we react to and treat others. That attitude spreads like a virus.
With his first book, "Hooray For Everything! The Optimist Manifesto" renowned speaker Ian Tyson looks to reverse that trend. Ian's anecdotal stories, essays, tips and rants tackle the in's and out's of staying positive no matter what life throws at you. Whether it's learning the power of "No", practicing some Uncommon Courtesy, or examining some of the 2000 choices we make in a day, this relatable read will help you to see that glass is indeed always half full!
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