Empower your team with Calissa Ngozi, award-winning speaker and mental health expert seen on Global News and The Social.
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“Calissa is on fire! Her unique brand coupled with her powerful speaking ability make her an in-demand speaker at any event. She shone on our stage and I can guarantee she will elevate your event.”
Dan Shaikh
Publicist and Co-Founder of Speaker Slam
Inspire resilience and ignite change with award-winning speaker Calissa Ngozi, trusted media expert and mental health leader delivering powerful keynotes that equip teams with real tools for emotional wellness, leadership, and growth.
Keynote Speaker Calissa Ngoz is widely recognized for her dynamic ability to translate complex mental health insights into actionable strategies that empower organizations to thrive. With a career spanning over two decades, Calissa has become a trusted expert in emotional resilience, behavioral support, and wellness-centered leadership. Her expertise is backed by extensive front-line experience in healthcare, education, brain injury rehabilitation, and private practice, making her keynotes both impactful and deeply relatable.
Calissa is regularly featured in national media, including CP24, Global News, Breakfast Television, The Social, and CHCH, where she shares her insights on workplace wellness, burnout prevention, and mental strength. She also serves as a Professor at Mohawk College and holds advisory positions with respected mental health and youth organizations, adding depth and credibility to her voice as a thought leader.
Organizations that book Calissa Ngoz for their event gain more than just a keynote, they gain a strategic partner in building emotionally intelligent teams, reducing stress-related turnover, and fostering sustainable performance. Her sessions are known for inspiring real change, offering practical frameworks that leaders and teams can implement immediately.
If your goal is to elevate team morale, strengthen mental health literacy, and spark positive culture change, book Calissa Ngoz for your event and experience the difference an expert with heart, vision, and voice can make.
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“Calissa is on fire! Her unique brand coupled with her powerful speaking ability make her an in-demand speaker at any event. She shone on our stage and I can guarantee she will elevate your event.”
Dan Shaikh Publicist and Co-Founder of Speaker Slam
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“Calissa’s empathetic and friendly demeanor created a safe space for open discussions. She seamlessly guided the audience through diverse topics, balancing seriousness with moments of levity. Her genuine passion for mental health advocacy was evident, inspiring both speakers and attendees alike.”
Sarah Pritula Owner of Funny Face Media
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“You were amazing Calissa. I'm glad I was able to join in! You certainly know how to connect with students.”
Camilo Cipriano Director of Education, Niagara Catholic School Board
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“The impact Calissa has on the field of CYC is truly inspiring. Her passion, drive and unshakeable commitment to empower others will transform the next generations to come. I look forward to watching Calissa’s continued successes. Keep up the great work!”
Jessica Morris Professor at Georgian College
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“Calissa Ngozi delivered an impactful talk at the MPI Toronto Board Summit held at Hotel X, offering valuable insights on mental health, diversity, and inclusion. She fostered an open, participatory environment where everyone felt encouraged to share their experiences. Her contributions aligned perfectly with our goal of engaging members in their first 1-3 years, helping us strategize on building a more inclusive community.”
Zaman Ishaad MPI Toronto Chapter
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“Calissa is a compassionate woman who truly cares about others, always making herself available to anyone, every day. Her message exemplifies the importance of resilience, community, family and caring for self and others.”
Pat Gaughan President & CEO, Bartimaeus Inc.
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“Calissa has a supportive and calming approach in her teaching style that has been instrumental in her role as faculty at Mohawk College. For learners beginning their postsecondary journey or for those with interrupted education, Calissa exudes inspiration and positivity that is unmatched.”
Emily Ecker Associate Dean, Community Partnerships & Learning, Mohawk College
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“Calissa attended our organization’s annual Symposium and presented her keynote speech, ‘Oxygen Mask Mindset: Avoiding Burnout.’ Her keynote was engaging, informative, and left our staff feeling empowered and re-energized in our mission to nurture the next generation. Calissa also brought an element of warmth that reminded us of the joy and importance of our work. The practical strategies shared during the talk are already making a difference. As a child care organization dedicated to shaping young minds and fostering growth, we were truly inspired by Calissa’s keynote speech. She perfectly captured the heart of early childhood education, blending insightful research with real-world relevance. We wholeheartedly recommend Calissa Ngozi for any organization looking to inspire, educate, and uplift their audience. This keynote was truly a gift to our head office staff, caregivers and educators.”
Agata Serrano Communications & Events Coordinator, Network Child Care Services
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“We had the pleasure of having Calissa as our Emcee for Niagara’s Third Annual Dancing with Easter Seals Stars, and she was exceptional. As the event coordinator, finding the right Emcee to host such an important event is one of the most crucial tasks, and Calissa exceeded all expectations. She was engaging, interactive, and struck the perfect balance between humor and seriousness when needed. Her energy and charm were contagious, and the audience absolutely loved her. We’ve already booked her for next year’s event and can’t wait to work with her again! Highly recommended.”
Joey Wilson Fundraising Specialist, Easter Seals Ontario
Keynote by Calissa Ngoz:
Helping Professionals Protect their Peace and Avoid Burnout
Professionals often face immense pressure to perform, leading to stress and burnout. Calissa's engaging talk, "Oxygen Mask Mindset," emphasizes the critical need for self-care and boundary-setting to maintain mental health and achieve sustained success. Inspired by the pre-flight safety instruction to "put your own oxygen mask on first," this talk provides corporate professionals with the tools and strategies to protect their peace and avoid burnout.
Calissa will guide attendees through a comprehensive framework designed to integrate self-care into their busy lives, set healthy boundaries in the workplace, and find joy outside of their professional roles. Through practical tips, relatable examples, and actionable insights, this talk aims to empower corporate professionals to prioritize their well-being and enhance their productivity and satisfaction at work.
Audience takeaways
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Corporate life can be demanding and mental health often takes a back seat to deadlines and productivity goals. Calissa's keynote, "Thriving in the Corporate Jungle," addresses the critical importance of mental health in achieving long-term professional success. This talk provides corporate professionals with practical strategies to manage stress, enhance resilience, and maintain mental well-being amidst the demands of their careers.
Calissa's engaging and insightful presentation combines evidence-based mental health practices with real-world corporate scenarios. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to create a healthier work environment, improve their mental health, and ultimately thrive in their professional roles.
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For Human Services and Mental Health Professionals In the demanding fields of human services and mental health, professionals are often at risk of burnout and vicarious trauma due to their relentless dedication to helping others. Calissa's enlightening talk, "Oxygen Mask Mindset," emphasizes the crucial need for self-care and boundary-setting, using the powerful metaphor of putting on your own oxygen mask first. This approach ensures that mental health professionals can sustain their well-being and continue providing high-quality care to their clients.
Through a comprehensive framework that includes staying connected to your purpose, setting healthy boundaries, and engaging in effective self-care, Calissa offers practical strategies and insights. Attendees will be inspired to find joy outside of work, build supportive networks, and recognize when to seek help or step away. This talk is designed to empower professionals to protect themselves from burnout and trauma while maintaining their passion and effectiveness in their roles.
Audience takeaways
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In the past few years, the corporate landscape has shifted dramatically, presenting leaders with new challenges, managing diverse teams, adapting to evolving expectations, and navigating heightened pressures. In this inspiring and practical talk, Calissa introduces the Oxygen Mask Mindset as a transformative approach to building resilience in leadership. By prioritizing self-care, fostering mental strength, and leading by example, leaders can cultivate an environment where adaptability, engagement, and productivity thrive. This talk empowers leaders with the tools to face challenges head-on and inspire their teams to do the same.
Audience takeaways
The Resilience Formula: Understand the core components of resilience, mindset, recovery, and adaptability and how to apply them in high-pressure environments.
The Power of Self-Care: Discover why taking care of yourself first isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity for long-term success and stability on the job.
Stress as a Superpower: Learn techniques to turn workplace stress into a catalyst for growth and productivity.
Boundaries that Build Strength: Gain actionable strategies for setting boundaries that protect your well-being while supporting team collaboration.
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For: Leadership and Management Teams
In this engaging and transformative session, Calissa Ngozi introduces her unique Oxygen Mask Mindset approach to DE&I leadership. Drawing from her personal experiences as a Black woman raised by white parents, Calissa emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and self-mastery as the foundation for effective diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Participants will learn how to confront their own biases, deepen their understanding of DE&I topics, and develop actionable plans to lead with integrity.
This workshop empowers leaders to model inclusivity authentically, first by addressing their own knowledge gaps and biases before advocating for organizational change. By creating a culture of personal responsibility, attendees will leave with the tools to foster lasting, impactful DE&I efforts that resonate throughout their teams and organizations.
Audience takeaways
Personal Accountability: Participants will understand how personal education and accountability are crucial for leading effective DE&I initiatives.
Actionable Growth Plan: Attendees will develop a personalized DE&I growth plan that includes strategies for continuous learning, bias identification, and modeling inclusivity in their daily leadership practices.
Sustainable DE&I Leadership: Leaders will gain insight into how personal mastery of DE&I principles can lead to more authentic, impactful, and sustainable DE&I initiatives within their organizations.
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