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Ian Tyson

Ian Tyson

An award winning comic, Ian Tyson's high-energy "stand-up" style is sure to entertain, and his personal stories and observations will definitely inspi

Ian Tyson has been a professional speaker since 1989.

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Ian Tyson has been a professional speaker since 1989. In that time, he has performed for thousands of students, educators and business leaders at hundreds of schools and companies. Ian has had the privilege of speaking at State, Provincial and National Leadership Conferences, addressing business leaders, and community groups across North America, including:

Canadian National Student Leadership Conference (2007- 2010)

National Character Education Conference 2008

Provincial Leadership Conferences in:

BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland

4-H provincial events in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta

Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving Provincial Conference

SADD Alberta

2009 Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, Executive Directors Symposium

London Home Builders Association

Union Gas

Bell Canada

Ian was a co-founder of Leadership Innovations and Youth Leadership Camps Canada, one of Canada’s premier leadership training programs. He has authored leadership and personal development programs for students, teachers, and corporate clients. He has also worked as a corporate facilitator, and special events coordinator.

Ian’s high-octane presentation is sure to keep your audience in stitches and leave them with words and thoughts to live by. Ian’s work can best be described as “Comedy with a Message”, which is both entertaining and thought provoking. His presentations take your audience on a hilarious journey from childhood to high school and beyond, with observational humor and life lessons along the way. Through his anecdotal tales, the audience will meet the colorful characters that have inspired Ian throughout his life. Ian combines his skills as an award winning stand-up comic with his vibrancy for life to create a presentation that audiences will not soon forget.

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