Leading with Curiosity and Communicating Through Storytelling
Where curiosity meets storytelling, leaders influence
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 5PM (doors open); 6PM (Program starts)
Location: Best Western Plus Walkerton (10 East Ridge Road, Walkerton ON N0G 2V0)
Ticket Price: $45 +HST
At this year’s event, we are thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Nicole Dubé. The owner of DUBÉ MEDIA Consulting & Storytelling, Nicole is a familiar face in the Canadian media landscape. The professional speaker is known for her 20-year broadcast journalism career as a reporter, network news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg.
Event Information
The pace of change is speeding up. New problems, shifting priorities, and constant disruption mean leaders don’t just need quick answers — they need the confidence to step into the unknown, armed with better questions and authentic stories to light the way. Nicole Dubé, veteran journalist and communication expert, shows how curiosity and storytelling are the tools that help leaders cut through noise, uncover what really matters, and influence with clarity.
Through her Look, Listen, Learn & Lead framework, Nicole shares practical strategies for self-awareness, asking better questions, and shaping stories that inspire trust and action.
Why attend? You’ll discover how to:
- Harness curiosity to adapt and lead through rapid change
- Communicate with authenticity by owning and sharing your story
- Build influence and connection with teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Turn uncertainty into opportunities for clarity and growth
Whether you’re leading a team, following a vision, pitching ideas, or navigating disruption, this keynote equips you to use curiosity and storytelling to your advantage.
Coach on Call: Your Personal Strategy Session with Nicole
After the keynote, take advantage of a unique opportunity to sit down with Nicole one-on-one for personalized coaching. Bring your toughest communication or storytelling challenge and walk away with tailored advice you can put into action immediately. Drop by for free, practical strategies on storytelling, communication, or leadership.
The event will be Emcee’d by local entrepreneur and artist, Heather Lynne Travis: strategist, storyteller, and artist turning bold ideas into brands that stick.
Heather will keep you engaged, laughing, and making new connections throughout the event through her interactive and inspiring methods.
Hearty appetizers will be provided at the event, with a cash bar available.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and grow with fellow entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders in the community.
This project is in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
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