Meet Jason Reid: Keynote Speaker on Vulnerable Leadership & Strategic Storytelling
Jason Reid is a keynote speaker, award-winning storyteller, and former news executive who helps leaders build trust, inclusion, and action through vulnerable leadership and human-centered storytelling.
With over 30 years of experience in media, leadership, and communication, Jason is known for blending authenticity with strategy—and humour with purpose. He’s spent his career turning real-world challenges into meaningful stories that move people.
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Leadership Through Story: From Newsrooms to Boardrooms
Jason’s journey began as a screenwriter pitching movie ideas to impatient Hollywood producers. He then spent two decades shaping true-life stories for national television as a writer, producer, and newsroom leader.
While managing a high-pressure media team, Jason quietly dealt with an invisible disability. When he finally shared his story with his staff, it sparked a wave of openness. Half his team revealed their own hidden challenges. What followed was a transformation in culture—one that doubled productivity in a single year.
Jason now helps leaders do the same: create connection, belonging, and clarity by leading with story and vulnerability.
Recognized for Story. Trusted for Results.
Jason has delivered keynotes and workshops for executives, entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers across North America and beyond. His storytelling work has earned him a Telly Award, two New York Festivals World Medals, and the Adrienne Clarkson Diversity Award for a groundbreaking Black History series.
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.
Why Book Jason?
Because your audience doesn’t need more slides—they need stories that spark change.
Because real leadership isn’t about being polished—it’s about being human.
And because when people feel seen, heard, and safe… they show up differently.
Thank you so much, Jason – It was an incredibly impactful session. You have continuously been so accommodating, cooperative, and just a pleasure to work with!
C. McKelvey, TD Bank Group
Jason created an immersive experience that kept the audience engaged, inspired, and empowered; he masterfully balances emotional depth with strategic communication.
Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator
Jason is open to feedback, communicates with kindness, and his presentation is flawless, personable, and informative.
Jerica Manuel, PocketWatch Inc.