Bring Claire to Your Next Event:
Keynote Speaker Redefining Resilience
Most people think resilience is something you find after the hard stuff is over. Claire teaches the opposite. Her keynote gives teams and leaders a practical way to live IN the hard: let go of what they can't control, master what they can, and find the energy to thrive in the middle of hard times, not just after them.
Claire is based in Calgary and works with organizations across Canada. She brings a career in marketing and communications leadership, real lived experience, and a good dose of humour to every stage.
SHIFT HAPPENS:
How to Thrive In Hard Times
Hard times don't wait for a convenient moment, and neither does work or life. Shift Happens challenges the idea that resilience means bouncing back or getting through. Instead, Claire shows audiences how to redefine resiliency and live in the hard. Her framework is simple and repeatable: let go of what you can't control, and master what you can: your thoughts, your community and your actions.
Key Takeaways
Let Go, Then Take Control: Stop pouring energy into what you can't change, and focus on the three things you can.
Mindset Shifts: Use perspective, gratitude and vulnerability to reframe hard situations as they're happening, not months later.
Community Connection: Learn why strong doesn't mean doing it alone, and how to ask for help before you're running on empty.
Peace in the Middle: Build practical habits to show up intentionally and find energetic peace, even when life feels overwhelming.
Claire spent her career leading marketing and communications, including launching a company during the pandemic and guiding it through an acquisition. She knows the pressure leaders and teams are under because she's carried it herself.
Then life handed her the ultimate stress test: her daughter Sloane's cancer diagnosis. Waiting for it to be over wasn't an option. So Claire focused on what she could control: her thoughts, her community and her actions. Aka the Control Shift. It didn't make the hard stuff easier. It made her stronger in the middle of it.
The examples used in this 60 minute keynote will be customized to your event, your industry and your people. Claire has delivered it everywhere from small leadership sessions to rooms of 700, including annual kick-offs, association conferences, women's leadership events and teachers' conventions.
"You don’t know how capable you are until you’re asked to be capable."
Audiences leave Shift Happens with more than a feel-good moment. They leave with practical tools to shift their mindset, take control of what they can, and find the peace and power to thrive in hard times, not just after them.
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WHY CLAIRE?
When you book a keynote speaker, expertise matters. So does authenticity. Claire brings both: the strategic lens of a corporate leader, and the hard-won perspective of someone who has lived what she teaches.
LIVED EXPERIENCE,
NOT JUST RESEARCH
Claire speaks from firsthand experience. She knows what it takes to navigate life’s hardest moments—not because she studied it, but because she’s done it. From launching a nonprofit in the midst of personal crisis to building a career while supporting her family through unthinkable challenges, Claire brings real, relatable insights to the stage.
ENGAGING, ACTIONABLE,
AND REAL
Expect honest storytelling, humour and takeaways people can use on Monday morning. Claire connects with audiences on a human level, so the message sticks long after the applause.
CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR AUDIENCE
Every audience is different, and Claire ensures that her keynote is tailored to the specific needs of your event. Whether addressing corporate teams, leaders, conference attendees or industry professionals, she delivers a message that resonates deeply and drives real change.
HOPEFUL, NOT “POSITIVE”
Claire won't tell your team to just stay positive. She'll show them that peace, hope and happiness aren't rewards waiting at the end of hard times. They're available right in the middle of them.
Shift Happens: How to Thrive In Hard Times is built for organizations and indivduals that know resilience isn't a nice-to-have. It's how people and teams perform when things get hard.
Whether you're leading a team through change, supporting a community or facing industry challenges, Claire gives your people the mindset shifts and practical tools to thrive in the hard, not just after it.
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Planning a corporate, wellness, leadership, or professional development event? Claire delivers an engaging, high-impact experience that leaves attendees with real takeaways, not just motivation. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences makes her the perfect choice for conferences, retreats, and company-wide events.
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If you represent a professional organization, healthcare group, or nonprofit dedicated to leadership, well-being, or navigating adversity, this keynote will deeply resonate. Claire speaks to the real-life challenges faced by members, helping them cultivate a resilient mindset and strengthen their professional and personal lives.
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For HR professionals, leadership trainers, and executive teams, resilience is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation of strong teams, adaptable workplaces, and long-term success. Claire’s keynote equips organizations with strategies to foster a resilient, engaged, and forward-thinking workforce, even in the face of uncertainty.
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Industries such as healthcare, legal, financial services, technology, and nonprofits face constant change and high-pressure environments. Claire’s message of adaptability and strength is ideal for industry-specific conferences looking to equip professionals with the tools to manage stress, overcome setbacks, and lead with confidence.
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If you work in personal development, leadership coaching, or corporate training, this keynote provides a fresh, real-world perspective on resilience that can complement your programs. Claire’s approach aligns seamlessly with growth-focused coaching, offering actionable steps that professionals can apply immediately.