Kris Burley

Kris Burley

An Olympic arena, a Cirque du Soleil stage and an executive boardroom might seem worlds apart. Kris Burley has experienced all three. An Olympian, performing artist, creative leader and business executive, he has built a career where expectations are high, collaboration is essential and the unexpected is part of the job. Through humour, candid storytelling and surprising connections, he takes audiences beyond the obvious to explore leadership, creativity and the people who make extraordinary things happen.

A Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame inductee and longtime advocate for inclusion in sport, Kris brings personal insight to identity, expectations, belonging and the difference between having a voice and being heard. His experiences across sport, entertainment, business and advocacy have shaped an unconventional approach to understanding people, challenging assumptions and navigating change.

Whether addressing business leaders, creative professionals, students or community organizations, Kris connects remarkable stories to the challenges of the people in the room. His presentations combine entertainment with substance, inviting audiences to reconsider familiar ideas about leadership, collaboration, achievement and the experiences that shape our lives and work.

Speaking Topics

·         Leadership and Organizational Change

·         Olympic Sport and High Performance

·         Creativity and Innovation

·         Teamwork and Collaboration

·         Motivation and Personal Growth

·         Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Recent Testimonials

"The message resonated with everyone in the room, from creatives to media partners to production teams.  Kris was engaging, authentic and genuinely inspiring. I would recommend him without hesitation to any organization looking for a speaker who leaves a lasting impression." - Lindsey Talbot, President, COMMB

Website: www.artuitivegroup.com

LinkedIn: Kristan Burley