Co-founder of the WE Organizations, which includes WE Charity, ME to WE Social Enterprise and WE Day
Social Entrepreneur/Humanitarian/New York Times Best-Selling Author
Since the age of 12, Craig has been inspiring people to make a difference and helping them connect with their purpose.
His incredible life journey starts in his parents’ living room, and takes him to slums around the world, to Oprah’s couch, to building a global organization that has helped millions lift themselves out of poverty.
A powerful, internationally acclaimed speaker, social entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author and author of 12 books, including his newest book WEconomy: You can find meaning, make a living, and change the world, Craig will inspire your group to take steps toward making a meaningful impact right now.
Inspiring for corporate, non-profit, association and university and college business audiences
In this highly interactive keynote that pushes the boundaries of traditional speeches with stunning videos, visuals and a choose-your-own-adventure delivery allowing audience members to pick the stories they want to hear, Craig shares actionable leadership lessons that anyone relate to and employ in their work, education or personal life.
Over the course of Craig’s dynamic presentation, he will share powerful stories and lessons of leadership he and his brother Marc Kielburger have learned from their mentors and some of the world’s greatest leaders, from Mother Teresa to Nelson Mandela. Relevant whether you are a company, association, community group, planning an educators conference or student leadership conference, participants will walk away with thought-provoking ideas and tips for creating personal and organizational change.
Weaving the tale of his journey from a 12 year old starting a charity in his parents’ living room, determined to make a difference, to become the leader of a global enterprise with over 1000 employees spanning 5 continents, Craig will share intimate stories that helped shape the strategic decisions that were made along the way. Craig will provide insights and lessons from the extraordinary leaders who have coached and mentored him in some of the most important leadership lessons one can receive – from taking big risks, to accountability, emotional intelligence and being a shameless idealist. This multimedia-rich speech asks the audience to pick which stories they want Craig to tell, creating an engaging experience that will resonate for large or intimate audiences, tailor-made to be relevant for the audience, whether it’s the C-suite or junior employees.
This true choose-your-speech journey takes audience interaction to a new level. Featuring surprise gifts for participating audience members, this interactive experience lets the audience pick from over 100 well-known Nobel Laureates, heads of state, titans of industry and more to hear the stories they most want told.
Unlike any speech you’ve ever seen before, Unconventional Leadership mixes inspiration with strong educational value. This engaging and visually rich keynote experience delivers important lessons that everyone – from the C-Suite to the intern and the educator to the business student – needs to know.
As Craig weaves the tale of his journey to becoming leader of a global enterprise spanning 5 continents, employing over 1000 people, his savvy insights and advice are peppered with accounts of the extraordinary leaders who have coached and mentored him. Whether it’s an anecdote involving President Clinton or Kid President, Sheryl Sandberg or Richard Branson, Mohammad Ali or Magic Johnson, Mother Teresa or one of the many top CEOs who have shared their wisdom, attendees will be entertained, inspired and come away with actions and advice they can apply to their own professional and personal lives.
“Craig Kielburger was among the most memorable keynote speakers FEI Canada has had at our annual conference for the country’s senior financial executives…Craig gave an energetic, empowering, inspiring and entertaining speech which encouraged our members to think about how they can effect positive change in both their private and professional lives.”
“Craig and Marc were able to inspire young and old alike through their powerful stories, cutting-edge ideas and practical tips to help create personal and organizational change. They are the best and most passionate speakers I have ever heard.”
“Craig’s remarks were exactly what I was hoping for…direct and inspiring. His delivery was outstanding…lots of energy, able to be heard at the back of the arena, and clearly passionate about his subject. I do believe the grads will remember their convocation speaker, which is a feat. I don’t remember mine!”
“I have had nothing but rave reviews for this event from both clients and consultants. Craig did an outstanding job and was our best speaker ever. His passion and enthusiasm shone through the minute he took the stage. I think the standing ovation at the end said everything about what people thought of Craig and the event. It was our best Dinner Seminar ever!”
“I have hosted Craig on 2 separate occasions and he has in both cases been enormously successful, not just in educating, exciting and entertaining a group, but much more uniquely in inspiring a group into action. YPO San Diego Chapter rated Craig as our strongest speaker of the entire year.”
“Craig and Marc Kielburger have taught me a lot about leadership”
“Craig and Marc Kielburger’s work through [WE] has inspired tens of thousands of people to bring about the changes they seek in their own lives and in the world.”
“I’m going to look at things differently because of his speech.”
