Ian Tyson

Ian takes a look deeper into personal attitude and how it affects our day to day lives. By looking back at the enthusiasm of our youth and contrasting to what we do in our daily lives, stark contrasts emerge. Ian explores the things we “spend” time doing in our lives, and whether that is in fact, living fully. While not advocating blind optimism; Ian instead looks at a more complete understanding; that while life can throw us curve balls – resilience comes with perseverance and the right mindset. Dealing with topics like fear, gratitude, choices, and habits, Ian shows how letting go of negativity can really improve our outlook and life. Capitalizing on his trademark style of storytelling with wit and wisdom intertwined, this presentation will leave audiences wanting to be a “Silver Lining Prospector”

*** All presentations can be curated to school/conference learning outcomes with material and stories pulled from multiple presentations to create the most personalized show possible.

This keynote is the epitome of “Comedy with a Message”, and has been both entertaining and thought provoking for people of all ages for years. Hero Inside takes your audience on a hilarious journey from childhood through high school and beyond, with observational humour and life lessons along the way. Through his anecdotal tales, the audience will meet the colourful characters that have inspired Ian throughout his life. Ian combines his skills as an award winning stand-up comic with his vibrancy for life to create a presentation that your audience will not soon forget.  Covering topics like overcoming obstacles, kindness, respect, dealing with loss, resilience, building culture, balancing stress in life, recapturing childhood energy, finding a personal motivation and making a difference in the life of others.

*** All presentations can be curated to school/conference learning outcomes with material and stories pulled from multiple presentations to create the most personalized show possible.

Ian takes a deep dive into attitude and how it affects our day to day lives at home and work. This presentation contrasts the way we have carried ourselves and faced negativity throughout our lives and how those habits change our perception. This interactive and high energy presentation explores the things we “spend” time doing in our lives, and how they add up over time. While not advocating blind optimism; he instead looks at a more complete understanding; that while negativity is unavoidable, our response is within our control – resilience comes with perseverance and the right mindset. Dealing with topics like fear, choices, habits, gratitude, work -life balance, and more, Ian shows how letting go of negativity can really improve our outlook and help to forge the life we all crave. Capitalizing on his trademark style of storytelling with wit and wisdom intertwined, this presentation will leave audiences wanting to be a “Silver Lining Prospector”

*** All presentations can be curated to your company/event desired learning outcomes with material and stories pulled from multiple presentations to create the most personalized show possible.

Utilizing food and cooking as the metaphor and delivery method Ian weaves through personal stories and life lessons about gratitude, resilience, service, kindness and more. Digging deep into higher concepts like learning, behaviour, and the things we take for granted, Ian will deliver relatable material that will help your team be better, together. Through his anecdotal tales, the audience will meet the colourful characters that have inspired Ian throughout his life. Ian combines his skills as an award winning stand-up comic with his vibrancy for life to create a presentation that your audience will not soon forget.

*** All presentations can be curated to your company/event desired learning outcomes with material and stories pulled from multiple presentations to create the most personalized show possible.

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 better programs, be stronger teams and lead more effectively. Workshops can be customized to your school/compant/event needs and can cover a myriad of topics and activities, including:

Creating Events that Matter

Building Effective Teams

Enhancing Trust

The “Why” of Leadership

Improving School/Corporate Culture

(Workshops can be 45 mins to multiple hours)