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What Makes the INSPIRE System Different
Simple & Memorable – Easy to understand, easy to apply
Practical & Actionable – Immediately transferable to real work situations
Human & Fun (…lots of FUN)– Because energy fuels performance
No BS – No jargon, no fluff, only what works
Scalable – From teams to entire organizations
Sustainable – Creates lasting behaviors and a shared language

Imagine a World Where Everyone LOVES their Job
He inspired professionals from more than 20 countries including China, Thailand, all over Europe, United States and Canada.
INSPIRE!
Martin's flagship keynote reminds participants why their work matters. Audiences leave with clarity, purpose, and the energy to show up better.
OK Go! Let's INSPIRE your team

MOMENTUM
Navigating change with a smile.
We all want momentum—growth, adaptability, and thriving teams that embrace change with enthusiasm.
I've got you 😉

LEAD
Being an inspiring leader is a matter of choice.
Do you want to be a leader?


ARE YOU IN?! - RUN
You know exactly what you should be doing… yet you keep putting it off.
The 7 simple practical steps to stop procrastinating, clarify your goal, and build a plan that actually works.

TAKING BACK CONTROL
Because there will always be more to do.
You desire a practical keynote that helps teams regain control of their time, their priorities, and their energy — so they can perform better without burning out.

RE-CONNECT (available in French only)
In an increasingly digitally connected world, we are becoming less and less connected on a human level.
It's time we RE-CONNECT !!

Meet Martin Lespérance
Martin is an educator turned engagement specialist on an epic quest to INSPIRE people to take action so that they are happy, engaged, and motivated - and their organizations can create positive change in the world.
As an interactive keynote speaker who speaks at more than 80 events each year, Martin’s presentations are 50% humor, 50% energy and 100% emotion.
Martin's TEDx Talk
Many of us grow up believing a job is just a job.
Martin Lespérance is an inspirational speaker and engagement expert who believes we’re getting work wrong. From ''What do you want to be when you grow up'', to ''Start with WHY'', he challenges what makes a job we love.
After 40 years in coaching, teaching, and leadership development — including roles as a high-school science teacher, advisor with the Government of Québec, national trainer with Bayer, and Director of Training and Development with Essilor — Martin now helps leaders and organizations create environments where people truly love their job.
His mission is simple:
LOVE YOUR JOB. INSPIRE! 😃
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The book that INSPIRE action
The 4 not-so-surprising secrets to be inspired and inspiring. No magic. No fluff. Just real tools, real people… and a whole lot of inspiration.
The book is available in both English and French.
INSPIRE Academy Coming Soon
Join the waitlist below to be the first to know when we launch.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking Martin for your event
To book Martin Lesperance, start by completing the qualifying form on his website at martinlesperance.co. Once submitted, you will receive a link to schedule a discovery call via Calendly. The conversation covers your event goals, audience, date, and whether Martin is the right fit. Direct bookings are welcome, and Martin is also represented by seven speaking bureaus if you prefer to coordinate through a bureau relationship.
For most corporate events and conferences, booking six to twelve months in advance is recommended. Martin delivers 80 to 100 keynotes per year, and peak dates fill quickly. If your event date is within 90 days, it is worth reaching out to check availability, as cancellations occasionally open spots. Starting the conversation early also gives more time to align the keynote with your event theme and audience.
Speaking fees are not listed publicly on the website. Fee discussions happen during the discovery call after the qualifying form is submitted. This allows Martin to understand your event format, audience size, and location before quoting, since fees can vary based on these factors. To start the process, visit martinlesperance.co and complete the booking inquiry form.
Yes. Martin Lesperance works with seven speaking bureaus and welcomes bureau-sourced bookings. If you are a bureau representing a client looking for a bilingual corporate keynote speaker in Canada, US and Europe, you can reach out directly through the website or contact Martin at inspire@martinlesperance.ca. Direct bookings from event organizers are also accepted.
The "Inspire" keynote is built around one mission: helping people love their job. Martin delivers this talk approximately 80 times per year to corporate audiences across Canada and the United States. The keynote explores the drivers of engagement, purpose, and motivation at work. It is designed to leave audiences with a shift in perspective and a concrete reason to re-engage with their work, their team, and their organization.
Martin Lesperance speaks on employee engagement, workplace inspiration, and building a culture where people choose to show up fully. His flagship keynote "INSPIRE!" addresses why people disconnect from their work and what leaders and organizations can do about it. His second keynote, "MOMENTUM," explores how to sustain energy and progress in times of CHANGE. Both keynotes are built for corporate audiences in sectors including banking, pharmaceutical, retail, associations, and the public sector.
Martin Lesperance's keynotes are tailored to your event agenda. Standard formats range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes. The exact length is confirmed during the booking process based on your program schedule and audience needs. Martin has delivered keynotes in both English and French across a wide range of event formats, from single-speaker conferences to multi-day corporate events with tight time blocks.
"MOMENTUM" is Martin Lesperance's second keynote, designed for organizations that have already brought him in for "Inspire." It explores how individuals and teams sustain forward motion after initial inspiration, addressing the patterns that cause progress to stall and the habits that keep it going in times of CHANGE. Martin delivers "MOMENTUM" approximately 5 to 15 times per year, primarily for repeat clients looking to build on a previous engagement.
Yes. While Martin's core keynotes have a consistent structure and message, he tailors content, examples, and language to fit your industry, audience, and event theme. The discovery call prior to booking is where this alignment happens. Martin has delivered customized versions of his keynotes for banks, pharmaceutical companies, retailers, associations, and public sector organizations, adapting the content while keeping the core message intact.
Martin Lesperance delivers 80-100 keynotes per year. His flagship keynote "Inspire" accounts for approximately 80 of those engagements annually. He has collected more than 4,000+ individual audience feedback entries through TalkAdot, providing a documented record of audience response across hundreds of events. This volume of delivery reflects a professional speaker whose material has been tested and refined across a wide range of audiences and industries.
Yes. Martin Lesperance has a TEDx talk available on YouTube. TEDx talks go through a rigorous selection and preparation process, and the format requires speakers to present a single, well-defined idea in a concise and compelling way. The talk reflects the core ideas behind Martin's keynote work on inspiration and engagement. You can find it by searching "Martin Lesperance TEDx" on YouTube.
Martin Lesperance won the "Inspirational Speaker of the Year" award at Speaker Slam, the largest inspirational speaking competition in North America. The event evaluates speakers on stage presence, clarity, and audience impact. He has also received unsolicited praise from audience feedback that describes him as "the Simon Sinek of Quebec," a reference that appeared independently in TalkAdot audience responses. These recognitions come from peer evaluation and direct audience experience, not self-nomination.
Martin Lesperance has spoken for organizations across banking, pharmaceutical, retail, associations, and the public sector. Client logos on his website include Walmart and major Canadian banks, among others. His bilingual capability makes him a practical choice for national organizations operating in both English and French markets. He is based in Quebec and speaks regularly at events across Canada and in the United States and Europe.
Yes. Martin Lesperance is fully bilingual and delivers keynotes in both English and French at a professional level. This makes him one of the few keynote speakers in Canada who can serve both English and French-speaking audiences without a language barrier. Organizations planning national events, corporate gatherings, or bilingual conferences regularly book Martin specifically because of this capability. The language of delivery is confirmed during the booking process.
Yes. While Martin is based in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, he speaks at events around the world, from Canada and in the United States, to Europe and China. His client roster includes international organizations with events in multiple provinces and cities around the world. Travel logistics, including any associated costs, are discussed during the booking process. His bilingual capability is particularly valuable for organizations running events in both English and French-speaking markets around the world.
Event organizers receive the materials needed to introduce Martin and promote his appearance to attendees. This typically includes a speaker biography, a professional headshot, and any technical requirements for the presentation setup. Specific materials and formats are confirmed during the booking process. If your event includes a book component, Martin's "INSPIRE!" book is available for bulk orders to distribute to attendees before or after the keynote.
"INSPIRE!" is Martin Lesperance's book on the ideas behind his flagship keynote: helping people reconnect with meaning and motivation at work. The book is available in both English and French, making it accessible to bilingual audiences and organizations. It extends the keynote conversation beyond the stage and gives readers a resource to return to after the event. The book is available for individual purchase and for bulk orders for organizations.
Yes. Organizations regularly order "INSPIRE!" in bulk quantities of 50 to 200 or more copies to distribute to event participants. Bulk book orders work well as a complement to a live keynote, giving attendees something tangible to take home and reference. The book is available in English and French, which makes it practical for organizations with bilingual teams or events. To inquire about bulk pricing and logistics, contact inspire@martinlesperance.ca.
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