 Motivational Speakers in Winnipeg

I have been speaking professionally for over 25 years and have presented in 10 countries on 5 continents. My ability to customize my presentations and add comedy and illusions to these presentations has earned me the moniker of “The EnterTrainer.”

After 20 years of running my own professional land surveying business, I felt called to add value to others in another way – to help them move from success to significance. So I changed career paths and worked for several years with Leader Impact Group as a trainer and event producer, and became a Certified Speaker, Coach and Teacher with the John Maxwell Team.

I recently earned the Accredited Speaker designation – the prestigious designation recognizing excellence in professional-level public speaking skills and subject matter expertise awarded by Toastmasters International.

My ability to blend these experiences with my unique talents as a comedy entertainer makes me a refreshing, substantive, and valuable resource for those seeking to increase their influence through my dynamic and transforming presentation.

Entertaining Speaker

"Greg Wood is truly an entertaining speaker. His natural skills made us laugh even on the toughest issues leaders of today face. He drives the point home and leaves you with enlightening thoughts through his true to life examples and fruits of his many years of experience in teaching the principles of leadership."

- Marilyn Camaclang - Westland Foundation Inc

Youth Advocate, Performer, Artist

Bubba B, “a man of distinction, character and stature” like no other. From radio host to children’s host, youth advocate, performer, artist or outstanding citizen, “Bubba B the MC” is a force to be reckoned with.

Unique
“Delivery is unique but fits in on all levels and definitely leaves an impression.”
- Grade 4-8 Principal

Don’t Take the Responsibility Lightly

“Doing shows in front of one person or a crowd of people, and knowing that their eyes are on me and that I have the power to enlighten and educate them is a very powerful thing which I don’t take the responsibility of lightly.”

-Bubba B

Host & Master of Ceremonies and Notable performances

• Radio TV and website host
• Master of ceremonies (live) and webhost for the Adapt campaign
• IRCOM Inc. community days
• Hosted World Refugee Day
• Hosted World Aids Day
• Co-organized, hosted and promoted the successful Central Park Revival yrs1-5
• Hosted the Haitian and Chilean earthquake devastation relief benefit concerts
• Performer at the annual Winnipeg Teddy Bear Picnic
• Opening act for Fred Penner, Ice T, Naughty By Nature, Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Maestro, Baby Blue Sound crew, Rob Base, Choclair, Max-a-million, Rascalz and Def Jam recording artist Saukrates, Noel Osborne, Sketch Williams, 2x Grammy Nominee Fresh I.e. among a plethora of others.
• Performed at the Sunshine Festival
• Performed, hosted and help coordinate the Rockin’ For Choices Concerts at MTS Centre
• Command performances for the Past and Present Winnipeg & Calgary Chiefs of Police
• Hosted and performed at University of Winnipeg African Children’s Fashion Show
• Hosted Red River Ex Future Stars of tomorrow Children’s Stage
• Haiti Relief devastation benefit concert
• Performed at the Winnipeg and Regina Folk Fests children’ stages
• Premiered & Hosted several movies in theatres for an exclusive audience
• Royal Conservatory of Music Canada member
• Recent certified Dragon Slayer on CBC’s Dragons’ Den Season 10 Episode 7
• Hosted the festival Du Voyageur Mascot Challenge '10-‘11
• T.J.’s Gift Soaring Eagles Conference
• Hosts the Annual Caribbean festival held in downtown Winnipeg from ’06-‘17
• Students Fair Trade Fashion Show- Park Theatre
• Kenyan Grandmother’s Benefit Concert
• Traditional Aboriginal School Dance Host
• Voice Over and Commercial Spots on Vibe 98.5, Kiss 96.9, The Peak 107.3 in Calgary
• On-Air personality on CJSW 90.9FM, Radio Radio 104.5 Cable FM, Winnipeg's FLAVA 107.9FM and HOT 103.1FM and the television Show NRG in Calgary

Mentorship Programs

• Winnipeg Children’s Hospital Foundation Recorded “Wish My Teacher was Bubba B”, Included on HOT103 “We Are Family Children’s and Family” CD
• Royal Conservatory of Arts: Inner- City Schools, Learning Through the Arts Program (LTTA), Grades 2 through 8 2006-2015
• Engaging Fusion-Arts in the Schools program through WSD1
• Adapt Campaign Anti-Drug School Assemblies
• “I Love to Read Month” Reader at Several Elementary Schools
• Supporter of young talent, Helped to develop many young aspiring artists and future recording stars
• Requested to speak and advocate for local Urban Radio Station in front of the CRTC in Calgary
• Collaborator and guest speaker/instructor with the E.D.I.F.Y My Youth Program in Winnipeg

Performer, Speaker, Comedian

Al Simmons is a creative genius whose charm and humanity have won over a legion of fans at theaters and festivals around the world. His highly original performances of profound wackiness and his array of off-the-wall inventions take the arts of Music and Comedy to unparalleled heights of hilarity. 

Having open lines of communication is crucial and nothing breaks barriers better than a belly-laugh.

Al Simmons has the ability to weave any theme into his performance and unite an audience by creating a group rapport with all attendees.

Testimonials

Gladly Recommend Him
"When I first brought up the idea of using Al Simmons as our kick off entertainment for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers conference I was met with a little resistance. They knew that he was a Juno award winning musician but they knew him more for his for children's work. I on the other hand had seen him work corporate events years ago. Immediately after he left the stage I had the very same people come up to me and say 'you were right for hiring him, he was perfect.' Al was able to unite the audience and create this amazing group rapport with all the attendees. I knew I made the right choice when I hired him but I received further confirmation when I looked around at the faces of all these adults singing and having a ball. He made me look good for hiring him and I'd gladly recommend him to any group who needs professional, high quality, after-dinner entertainment at their next corporate function."
- Anders Boulanger, Entertainment Chair,
2012 Canadian Association of Public Speakers Convention

Amazing Job
"You did an amazing job...even beyond my personal expectations, which were very high to begin with. And people were talking about how appropriate and wonderful you were for the rest of the conference. You did an incredible job with the task of linking the conference human rights themes with the various artistic pieces in your performance, and you did so intellectually, sensitively and humorously...which made your performance entertaining, enlightening and highly meaningful. I couldn't help but notice the completely quiet rapt attention (except for the abundant laughter, of course!) during so much of your performance. I was delighted to see how deeply you affected everyone all eyes and ears were on you. And that spoke volumes about how wonderful your performance was. Thank you Al...you are a true artist!"
- Linda Mlodzinski
UNESCO
Manitoba ASPnet

Hilarious
"The show was hilarious and was representative of the good natured values of our company. Was a great mark to BA's 75 years and I'm sure the show will be reflected upon with a smile and a laugh in coming years!"
- Shea Robinson
B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd.

Performer, Producer, Author

Rik Leaf is a passionate advocate for creativity and the value of taking risks through all stages of life. The central theme in everything he does is to empower and encourage individuals to discover the unique opportunities their talents, interests and abilities can provide for them in their personal and professional lives.

A professional performer, producer, recording artist and author, Rik has spent over 18 years producing CDs, TV shows, short feature films, podcasts, multi-cultural arts presentations and a series of online travel videos. He is a published author, educational presenter and motivational speaker with a over a decade of community engagement and development advocacy.

In 1998 he founded, Tribe of One, a Canadian performance collective featuring French, English, First Nation and Métis musicians, dancers, painters and poets who fuse the rich heritage of indigenous cultures with modern forms of artistic expression.