Meet Your Judges for the Personal Transformation Competition

Jun 02, 2023

Transformation is not about improving, it's about letting go of everything that isn't you - and becoming who you were meant to be.

Join us on June 27th live in Toronto at Lula Lounge for Speaker Slam®, a transformative evening of inspiration, as 10 extraordinary people take the stage to share their powerful stories of Personal Transformation.

Life is a journey, and along the way, we all encounter obstacles and challenges that can make us question our path. But what if those challenges were actually opportunities for growth and transformation? What if we could harness the power of those obstacles to become stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before?

At Speaker Slam, you will hear from speakers who have done just that - who have taken their struggles and turned them into triumphs. They have faced adversity head-on, and through their perseverance and determination, they have transformed their lives in ways they never thought possible.

You will be inspired by their stories of courage, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of their dreams. You will learn how to tap into your own inner strength, and how to use it to overcome any obstacle that comes your way.

MEET YOUR JUDGES FOR PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

Adam Rodricks

Canada's Top Social Media Strategist, TEDx Speaker & #1 Best-selling author of 'Trigger Fingers'

Adam Rodricks is an international award-winning social media strategist and speaker who has transformed "word of mouth" into a world of mouth for Fortune 500 companies. His book, Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding through Storytelling skyrocketed to the top of the charts, becoming a #1 best-seller in Canada.

For the past 8 years, he's worked at KPMG in Canada where he is presently the National Director of Social Growth & Experience. In 2022, the Speakers Bureau of Canada named Adam "Canada's Top Social Media Strategist" and the University of Toronto honoured Adam with their inaugural Young Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement.

@adamrodricks

Ashna Bharkhada

Host & Video Reporter

Ashna Bharkhada is a Host and Video Reporter for Narcity Canada. She covers events around the city reporting live on scene and produces video content for Narcity’s social media platforms. Ashna has a passion for community journalism and holds a reputation for creating engaging and entertaining reports. With a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, she has worked as a Video Journalist with CityNews Edmonton and as a News Reporter and Anchor at Bell Media in northeast British Columbia.

@ashnab_

Randy Phipps

Founder & Principal, RP Communications

Randy Phipps, Founder of RP Communications, has an exceptional eye for detail. His talent for storytelling and guiding clients through the media landscape keeps brands top-of-mind. Randy’s clients are regularly featured on broadcast platforms, print media, and digital publications. With a roster of award-winning clients, Randy represents celebrated figures in North American industries. RP Communications, a full-service PR firm, offers services from publicity and social media management to content creation and creative direction.

@randy_inc_

Keka DasGupta

50x Award-Winning Marketer, Professional Keynote Speaker, and Founder of The Art of Life-ing

Keka DasGupta is a 50x award-winning marketer who has worked with such brands as: Disney, Nike, American Express, IKEA, Johnson & Johnson, and many other Fortune 500 companies.

Today, this international keynote speaker and Art of Life-ing founder is the only expert to use powerful global branding principles to radically transform our mental health (after all, have you ever met a brand with low self-esteem? No!). TED.com also chose Keka’s TEDx talk as one of its top 5 talks on gratitude.

Keka serves our speaking community too, as a board member for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) in Toronto.

@artoflifeing

The judges have offered the following prizes:

First Place

Speaker Slam - $2000 Cash Prize

Speaker Slam - Invitation to the Grand Slam

Adam Rodricks - Three 60-minute virtual coaching sessions with Adam Rodricks, where the winner can ask for personalized advice on how to improve their personal brand and social media strategy. + An autographed copy of Adam Rodricks' book, "Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding through Storytelling", which provides valuable insights on how to leverage storytelling to enhance one's personal brand. (Valued at $1520)

Ashna Bharkhada - Social Media & Content Creation Coaching: As a lead reporter for a digital media company with experience in marketing and storytelling, I will provide three 45-minute personalized social media and content creation coaching sessions to help develop the individual's personal brand and reach. (Valued at $1020)

Randy Phipps - 2-Week PR Consultation which includes PR Bio Creation, Pitch Creation
and Top-level Strategy Session (Valued at $3000)

Keka DasGupta - A one-month professional speaking mentorship and coaching program. This would be comprised of a one-hour call on a weekly basis for a month (4 weeks) with me, where I can guide them on what they need in terms of developing collateral from a marketing perspective - to build their professional speaking business. I will also share valuable resources with them, along with general best practices. The value of this prize is comprised of my time and the intel to be shared from the curated resources that will guide the winner. (Valued at $3,000)

Bonus:

Giovanni Marsico: VIP ticket to MILLIONAIRE: An Archangel Synergy Experience on October 12-13 in Toronto (Valued at $3000 per ticket)

Satish Verma: Access to the Think & Grow Rich immersive online course, complemented by an exclusive one-on-one mindset coaching session with Satish himself. (Valued at $2000)

Second Place

Adam Rodricks - A 60-minute virtual coaching session with Adam Rodricks, where the winner can ask for personalized advice on how to improve their personal brand and social media strategy. + An autographed copy of Adam Rodricks' book, "Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding through Storytelling". (Valued at $520)

Keka DasGupta - 1-hour consultation with me focused on how to develop their professional speaking profile. Plus, I will share a number of valuable curated resources with them. (Valued at $500)

Ashna Bharkhada - Social Media & Content Creation Coaching: As a lead reporter for a digital media company with experience in marketing and storytelling, I will provide one 45-minute personalized social media and content creation coaching sessions to help develop the individual's personal brand and reach. (Valued at $340)

Third Place

Adam Rodricks - An autographed copy of Adam Rodricks' book, "Trigger Fingers: Personal Branding through Storytelling".Plus a 30-minute virtual coaching session with Adam Rodricks, where the winner can receive feedback on their personal brand and social media strategy. (Valued at $270 CAD)

Ashna Bharkhada - Social Media & Content Creation Coaching: As a lead reporter for a digital media company with experience in marketing and storytelling, I will provide one 45-minute personalized social media and content creation coaching sessions to help develop the individual's personal brand and reach. (Valued at $340)