“Rick combines unbridled passion, extensive topic knowledge and an ability to rapidly engage with his audiences when he has spoken to MacKay CEO Forum audiences over the last many years. He has demonstrated the ability to readily adapt to various size audiences and venues and always comes prepared to add value to the event and to get the audience thinking in new ways as it relates to their health and performance. As a result, Rick has been one of our most frequently requested forum speakers over the last few years and has spoken for MacKay CEO groups right across Canada”.

Nancy MacKay - CEO MacKay CEO Forums - July 2021

“Rick has an infectious energy about him! Just a few moments with Rick's energy will put even the most hardened pessimist in a positive state. I have seen Rick speak multiple times on sleep and health. His presentations are amazing. He is the market expert in encouraging busy executives to take care of their health to take care of their people. If you are an organizational leader that is serious about bringing out the greatness in your people, so they can bring out the greatness of your organization, I highly recommend a conversation with Rick.”

Tim Dumas - Partner and Consultant at Virtuous Leadership International and MacKay CEO Forums Chair

“Rick delivered his presentation to our leadership team with enthusiasm and care. It was evident that he is very passionate about the health of others. He connected with our team quickly and shared valuable information with us. Rick is genuine and added a touch of humor to an important discussion. Our team thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.”

Kelly Woodworth - CEO Yardstick Technologies Inc. - June 25, 2021

Rick delivers a message that needs to be heard by anyone leading a business, a team, a family, or quite frankly anyone wanting to live their best self. Rick, with authentic and enthusiastic energy, weaves his personal journey into an organized practical way to see your life wholistically – spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. You will not be able to leave Rick’s session without being energized, motivated and stirred to show up as your best self.

Angela Santiago - CEO The Little Potato Company - September 16th, 2021

“Rick, thank you for your excellent talk yesterday. It was described by a couple of the participants last night as the best they have heard at MacKay. Would you be available to talk to my other two CEO groups?”

Nico Human - MacKay CEO Certified Forum Chair

“Rick Tiedemann is a dynamic, motivational speaker and subject expert, who lives and breathes what he teaches. During a retreat presentation to my group of TEC members and their spouses, his engaging and energetic delivery captured the attention of everyone in attendance, and he provided significant and practical takeaways that they were able to implement immediately, both personally and professionally. The evaluations for his presentation were over-the-top and amongst the highest ever received”.

Jeffrey Calibaba - TEC Chair – Edmonton - July 8, 2021

“I am pleased to provide a testimonial for Rick as he shares his abundant passion on inspiring burn bright behaviours in Corporate athletes.  Rick has presented to several of my MacKay CEO Forum groups and received high marks on his content, style and how his message has impacted their lives by effectively translating concepts into practical approaches to improve their health and wellbeing.  Great job Rick”.

Dr. Larry Ohlhauser MD, ICD.D, CSP - Master Certified Forum Chair - Tiger 21 Chair - July 7, 2021

"You were instrumental in injecting the softer, human focused side to the business discussions and I personally deeply appreciate your contributions to creating a well-rounded vision of what a corporate leader is and should be". 

Erin Clyde - Managing Partner and Creative Director – Foundry Conference and Events

“Rick is a knowledgeable and passionate presenter. He connected well with our team because of his experience in healthcare and his relevant, personal stories”.

Mark Tayler - General Manager SEI Industries - July 23, 2021

“ Rick…thanks a million times - you hit it out of the park today! My members really connected with your talk.”

Richard Boyer - Mackay CEO Forums Chair and CFO - October 6th, 2020

Rick delivered an inspiring but practical session to our leadership team. His focus on developing well-rounded, balanced leaders that consider the wellness of the individual is truly an important message in these times. He was so popular we had him deliver his session on sleep to the whole organization which was very well received. He has a true passion for his work, and it is evident in his conversations with people. I would highly recommend a chat with Rick to bring new perspective for yourself and your organization.

Jeff MacCullum - CEO DivertNS (Nova Scotia) November 22, 2021

Rick is an inspiring and passionate speaker that easily connects his own personal experiences with decades of knowledge from the medical/sleep field. We had Rick facilitate his program on Burning Bright and everyone in our group took an important learning from the session. Investing back into our leaders with important personal learning opportunities like this has been instrumental in reshaping our culture and putting our employee’s health and well-being first. I would recommend Rick and his material on Burning Bright to any team looking to operate at their best!

Kent Bowie - President and CEO Metrie - June 13th, 2022

Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got calls all day yesterday saying how much they enjoyed the presentation and about how they are rethinking their sleep. Over the past 3 years we've had dozens of speakers, some who are even in the National Speakers Hall of Fame and you are in the same category as them! Thank You!  Thank You!  Thank You!

Tim Dumas - COO JAK’s Beer-Wine-Spirits

As a fellow business leader, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of prioritizing your health and wellbeing, and that's precisely why I wholeheartedly recommend Rick's enlightening presentation on Leadership Wellbeing and Sleep Optimization. His personal experience with burnout, combined with over 40 years in the corporate world, have equipped him with a unique understanding of the challenges faced by leaders today.

Rick's engaging talks not only provide valuable insights into stress management, the importance of sleep, and the art of oscillating between energy exertion and recovery but also offer practical solutions that can be easily implemented. With a strong focus on the neuroscience behind sleep as the "Ultimate High Performance Drug," his presentations will undoubtedly inspire you to rethink your approach to health and productivity.

If you are a business owner, CEO, or executive looking to elevate your performance while maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle, do not miss the opportunity to learn from Rick's expertise. Join him for an energized dialogue on Leadership Wellbeing, and you'll be well on your way to becoming the happiest, healthiest, and highest-performing version of yourself.

Barry Brad - TEC Canada Chair November 2022