About Jason Reid:
Speaker on Human-Centered Leadership
Meet Jason Reid
Jason Reid is a seasoned manager, leadership speaker, and communication expert who believes the best results come when leaders show up as fully human.
As former head of content for a national television network, Jason led diverse teams through rapid change and high-pressure environments—doubling productivity, sparking innovation, and helping his team win national and international journalism awards for the first time in the network’s history. Under his leadership, The Weather Network became a respected news and information brand, despite limited resources and tight deadlines.
Jason’s clear communication and people-first approach also led to successful leadership roles on multi-million dollar projects.
Jason’s leadership philosophy is simple but powerful: Connection beats perfection.
Drawing from his own experience managing teams while navigating invisible disabilities, he shows organizations how authenticity and a willingness to embrace awkward moments can unlock trust, engagement, and unexpected performance.
In addition to his leadership background, Jason has roots in journalism, screenwriting and comedy. This rich storytelling experience allows him to bring a rare blend of humor and heart to every keynote. His talks leave audiences laughing, reflecting, and, most importantly, ready to lead with more courage, clarity, and connection.
Jason is also one of Canada’s top storytelling and speaker mentors, helping both emerging voices and seasoned subject-matter experts craft keynotes that connect and convert. Learn more about his mentoring and consulting work.
Jason is the author of Embracing Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace. A Leadership Guide.
The Leadership Challenge That Changed Everything
When Jason took over as head of content at the TV network he faced two distinct challenges: A life-long chronic illness which sapped his energy, as well as a newsroom struggling with declining productivity, and uninspired output.
At his first national staff meeting, Jason made a bold choice. He shared his invisible disability. That moment of vulnerability sparked something unexpected. One by one, team members came forward with their own invisible disabilities (mental health issues, neurodivergence, chronic diseases). By adopting human-centered leadership, things quickly changed. Team productivity doubled in less than a year, and the department won national and international awards for the first time in its history.
The feedback we received on Jason was entirely and overwhelmingly positive.
Melanie Bodi Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan
The talk was well organized, interesting, and thoughtful.Our people loved the balance of anecdotes vs concrete actionsthat they can immediately take away and use.
More than 80 percent of our members gave Jason’s keynote the highest rating possible.
Ryan Strang, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Communicators in Education
Jason has a lot of testimonials. This PDF includes six pages subdivided by industry. Simply click here.
Why Book Jason?
Because your audience doesn’t need more slides—they need engaging, human-focused stories that spark change and a call to action.
Because real leadership isn’t about being mistake-free —it’s about being human.
And because when people feel seen, heard, and safe… they show up differently.
Serving U.S. and Canada: Jason is Canadian with an E1 Visa which allows him to work in both the United States and Canada.
Engaging: Jason is a master storyteller with a background in movies and television. He makes insights memorable so they stick.
Original: Jason’s content comes directly from his decades of experience in leadership and communication.
Relevant: Jason’s concepts are actionable and specific so they can be easily applied.
Virtual Experience: Jason uses his long-time television production background to make virtual presentations lively and engaging.
Accommodating: Who wants the stress of a prima donna speaker? If you need an extra person for your panel discussion, a promo video, or anything else, feel free to ask.
Professional: Having been in charge of on-air content at a national broadcaster, you can be sure that Jason will be professional and respectful in his approach.
Fun: Being professional doesn’t mean being boring! Jason’s sense of humour, and passion for his topics will put a smile on the face of your audience.
Ready to liven up your event and provide valuable insight to your attendees?