Inspiring Audiences
As much as the benefits of increasing diversity and inclusion are being felt in workplaces, schools, and other institutions, we still struggle with relating to those who are different.
Walk a Mile in My Shaky Shoes
Building bridges of understanding starts with being better informed. Hear a unique, first-hand, perspective on disabilities. Become aware of the challenges and potential of those living with disabilities and discover the difference you can easily make in the life of another.
How Health Care Professionals Can Tap Into the Ability in disABILITY
In this lively presentation you will hear a unique, first-hand, perspective on the pivotal role medical professionals play in the lives of those with disabilities.
What Business Owners Don’t Know That’s Hurting Your Bottom Line and Your Success
Diversity and Inclusion are hot topics these days as workplaces try to navigate their way to practical, profitable, success. But how do we see past stigma, discrimination, and often unconscious prejudices to what unites us? Everyone benefits from knowing how to create, and be part of a truly inclusive workplace.
What the Education System Doesn’t Know That’s Keeping Kids Back, Bullied, and Behind
Educators are dedicated to making a difference in the life of children! Yet it can be hard to know how to support every child’s unique needs. With limited budgets, time, and resources accommodating students with disabilities can be a significant challenge.
If you are a meeting planner or organizer, please contact me to discuss availability, rates and how I can inspire your audience.
Is it Clear or Cloudy?
Most people are fascinated or interested in the weather but understand very little about meteorology and the science behind it. They believe old wives’ tales as truth. Because weather is a popular topic, many people believe they are experts. They often believe that one weather occurrence is the norm or rule.
Walk a Mile in My Shaky Shoes
Building bridges of understanding starts with being better informed. Hear a unique, First-hand, perspective on disabilities. Become aware of the challenges and potential of those living with disabilities and discover the difference you can easily make in the life of another.
How Health Care Professionals Can Tap Into the Ability in disABILITY
In this lively presentation you will hear a unique, first-hand, perspective on the pivotal role medical professionals play in the lives of those with disabilities.
Learn the ups and downs in Matt’s medical journey and how the medical system can improve to benefit everyone. Hear how forming a professional relationship with patients can elevate the care for a patient!
What Business Owners Don’t Know That’s Hurting Your Bottom Line and Your Success
Diversity and Inclusion are hot topics these days as workplaces try to navigate their way to practical, profitable, success. But how do we see past stigma, discrimination, and often unconscious prejudices to what unites us?
With over 20% having some form of disability, knowing ways to include those with disabilities can increase your hiring pool and open up a new customer base.
With experience as a factory worker and 13 years in the corporate work, Matt tells stories of initially being denied a job and then 4 months later being the top producer!
What the Education System Doesn’t Know That’s Keeping Kids Back, Bullied, and Behind
Educators are dedicated to making a difference in the life of children! Yet it can be hard to know how to support every child’s unique needs. With limited budgets, time, and resources accommodating students with disabilities can be a significant challenge.
Learn how one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to accommodating students, but lessons can be learned in a way to support everyone to result is a positive and productive outcome.
If you are a meeting planner or organizer, please contact me to discuss availability, rates and how I can inspire your audience.
“Matthew Corkum will take you on an incredible journey through his presentation and a roller coaster of emotions. You will laugh, you will cry, this will pull on your heart, but most importantly you will walk away with a new perspective and forever changed. If you are looking for an engaging and meaningful speaker for your next event, I would highly recommend walking along in Matthew’s shaky shoes.” -Jen Panteluk, CEO, Alberta Association of Physiotherapy (AAP)
How Can Tourism become more Inclusive?
How do we tap into the hidden potential in a disabled workforce or tap into tourism that attracts those with disabilities? Everyone benefits from knowing how to create, and be part of, a truly inclusive spaces. And how can businesses easily accommodate loyal, disabled customers?
Groups that would benefit from Matthew Corkum’s talks.
Students, educators, managers, human resource workers, health care professionals, teams, those who provide customer service, those with disabilities, and their loved ones or caregivers.
Contact Matt
Questions? Comments? Interested in booking Matt to speak for your organization, classroom or event? Send your message today and Matt will get back to you soon.
