Ven Virah
PMP, WCS
BC, CANADAVen Virah is an award winning inspirational speaker, a certified World Class Speaking coach and a charismatic conference emcee.
Affectionately known as "the Brown Tony Robbins", Ven loves to light the room with vibrant energy, relatable humor, and attractive optimism!
Since 2008, Ven gave numerous keynotes, workshops and has coached many clients around the globe on how to achieve advanced speaking skills.
MEMBERSHIPS
► Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
► Member of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF)
► Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
► Board Member, Concordia University Alumni Association (CUAA)
KEYNOTES/WORKSHOPS
► Speaker/Emcee for Ascend Canada's Annual Conference - the corporate organization for Pan-Asian Leaders in Canada (2017, 2018, 2019).
► Co-Founder of Share Love Celebrate (Annual charity Speakers Showcase fundraising for cancer research in partnership with the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Speakers Spotlight and Speaker Slam)
► 1st place winner of Toronto's Speaker Slam Inspirational Speaking Competition (2018)
► Speaker at Global Conference in India (5000+ young adults from over 70 countries)
► TEDx Speaker at TEDxUnionville
► Keynote Speaker for annual event of an international organization in Los Angeles, CA
► Keynote Speaker at District 60 Appreciation Brunch
► Keynote Speaker / Emcee at Annual Corporate Conference for Executives (multiple engagements)
► Keynote Speaker at Women in Business Leadership Conference
► Keynote Speaker for Diabetes Canada Convention
► Conference Workshop Presenter - Presenting With Panache!
► Conference Workshop Presenter - Inspiring Leadership Using Emotional Intelligence
► Conference Workshop Presenter - Supercharge Your Creativity
► Presenter at Work/Life Balance Seminar in Philadelphia, United States
► Speaker at Motivational Mondays - Montreal / Toronto / Niagara Falls (multiple engagements)
► Speaker at Academic Events for Concordia University, McGill University, and HEC Montréal
EMCEE
► Emcee for Community Engagements (including Montreal's biggest South Asian show)
► Emcee for Charity Banquets (supporting Red Cross, Indian Orphanage, and other causes)
► Emcee for various Organization celebrations (introduced talents, political and other key figures)
► Wedding Master of Ceremonies (15+ weddings across Canada, Cuba and England)
► Speaking Coach with virtual and in-person clients (Canada, U.S.A., Mexico, France, China & U.A.E.)
► Teacher at Speaking and Leadership Training (giveback - trained 25 teenagers over 8 weeks from never doing a public speech to confidently addressing an audience of over 100 family members, friends, political figures and the media.)
Ven Virah is an award winning inspirational speaker, a certified World Class Speaking coach and a charismatic conference emcee.
Affectionately known as "the Brown Tony Robbins", Ven loves to light the room with vibrant energy, relatable humor, and attractive optimism!
Since 2008, Ven gave numerous keynotes, workshops and has coached many clients around the globe on how to achieve advanced speaking skills.
MEMBERSHIPS
► Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
► Member of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF)
► Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
► Board Member, Concordia University Alumni Association (CUAA)
KEYNOTES/WORKSHOPS
► Speaker/Emcee for Ascend Canada's Annual Conference - the corporate organization for Pan-Asian Leaders in Canada (2017, 2018, 2019).
► Co-Founder of Share Love Celebrate (Annual charity Speakers Showcase fundraising for cancer research in partnership with the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Speakers Spotlight and Speaker Slam)
► 1st place winner of Toronto's Speaker Slam Inspirational Speaking Competition (2018)
► Speaker at Global Conference in India (5000+ young adults from over 70 countries)
► TEDx Speaker at TEDxUnionville
► Keynote Speaker for annual event of an international organization in Los Angeles, CA
► Keynote Speaker at District 60 Appreciation Brunch
► Keynote Speaker / Emcee at Annual Corporate Conference for Executives (multiple engagements)
► Keynote Speaker at Women in Business Leadership Conference
► Keynote Speaker for Diabetes Canada Convention
► Conference Workshop Presenter - Presenting With Panache!
► Conference Workshop Presenter - Inspiring Leadership Using Emotional Intelligence
► Conference Workshop Presenter - Supercharge Your Creativity
► Presenter at Work/Life Balance Seminar in Philadelphia, United States
► Speaker at Motivational Mondays - Montreal / Toronto / Niagara Falls (multiple engagements)
► Speaker at Academic Events for Concordia University, McGill University, and HEC Montréal
EMCEE
► Emcee for Community Engagements (including Montreal's biggest South Asian show)
► Emcee for Charity Banquets (supporting Red Cross, Indian Orphanage, and other causes)
► Emcee for various Organization celebrations (introduced talents, political and other key figures)
► Wedding Master of Ceremonies (15+ weddings across Canada, Cuba and England)
► Speaking Coach with virtual and in-person clients (Canada, U.S.A., Mexico, France, China & U.A.E.)
► Teacher at Speaking and Leadership Training (giveback - trained 25 teenagers over 8 weeks from never doing a public speech to confidently addressing an audience of over 100 family members, friends, political figures and the media.)
Laughter Yoga for the Corporate World!
This is a new program I offer that has received raving reviews from executives from companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the City of Brampton and Concordia University.
This practice still remains new in North America and has been in existence for about 25 years. Ven received his certification as a Laughter Yoga instructor in 2019 and has been very successful in lifting the energy in the room in corporate environments with...
Presenting with Panache!
[VIBRANT Track]
The ability to present in an engaging manner is a vital skill. It is usually the make or break component for gaining buy-in from your audience. Learn how to deliver exceptional presentations with the energy and enthusiasm required to ensure that your message is not only heard, but remembered.
Inspiring Leadership using Emotional Intelligence
[VULNERABLE Track]
When was the last time you felt inspired, lifted, excited? Using emotional intelligence, great leaders create and nurture vibrant relationships based on mindfulness, hope, compassion, and playfulness. Join this keynote/breakout session if you wish to learn and experience positive emotional attractors that are essential to establishing inspiring leadership.
Format: "45-60 minute interactive keynote" or "2 hour...
Supercharge Your Creativity
[VISIONARY Track]
Creativity is the most crucial factor for future success. So where does creativity come from? How can you live up to your own creative potential? Learn fun and effective techniques to see the world in new ways, find hidden patterns, connect seemingly unrelated phenomena, and generate new ideas.
Format: "45-60 minute keynote" or "2 hour breakout"
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