Kevin Rempel has surmounted incredible challenges to reach the Olympic podium and now to bring his powerful message of hope and resilience to audiences through his speaking and writing. After a freestyle motocross accident left Kevin paraplegic at the age of 23, he was told by doctors he would likely never walk again.
Kevin willed himself to move one toe, then another, then another until – eventually – he not only walked again, but was able to become one of Canada’s best Paralympic athletes, earning a bronze medal at the 2014 Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Since then, he has travelled the world, inspiring thousands of people, and has been featured around the world in media such as CBC, TSN, and BBC Sport.
Through his keynote, The Hero Mindset, Kevin shares his personal story inspiring others that even when you have every reason to give up, you must keep going. By adopting The Hero Mindset and applying the principles inside The Hero Mindset Blueprint, you too can become the hero of your own story. Unlock the mindset that enables you and your organization to drive results and embrace change.
A renowned evolutionary biologist, award-winning television presenter, and bestselling author, Dan Riskin has been making science accessible, engaging, and fun for more than a decade. Whether he’s inspiring viewers as the co-host of Discovery Canada’s flagship science program, Daily Planet; terrifying them as the host of Animal Planet’s docu-horror show, Monsters Inside Me; or covering the latest news as CTV’s Science and Technology Specialist, Riskin’s passion and curiosity have made him an unparalleled source of science inspiration for all.
Renowned for his infectious humour and charismatic presence, Riskin has been interviewed about science by Anderson Cooper, Gayle King, Lisa LaFlamme, Don Lemon, Jay Leno, Charlie Rose, Peter Sagal, and many others. Craig Ferguson, who has had Riskin as a guest on The Late Late Show eight times, once called him “my favourite scientist.” Riskin is also the author of two bestselling books, Mother Nature is Trying to Kill You and the beloved children’s book, Fiona the Fruit Bat.
By stoking a childlike passion, Riskin gives audiences so much more than scientific “wow” facts. His keynotes, like his television shows, help individuals see their own curiosity in a new light, pursue their interests with more vigour, and tap into a deeper sense of inspiration.