<p>With her authentic style and trademark joie de vivre, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is an inspiring advocate for emotional literacy, equality and mental health—sharing anecdotes from her own personal journey.</p><p>As the former unofficial First Lady of Canada, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has been not only an illustrious role model on the public stage, but she has worked tirelessly to advocate for mental health, female empowerment, emotional literacy, gender equality and conscious leadership.</p><p>Combining insight from top psychologists, psychiatrists, scientists, and thought leaders with her own personal journey, Sophie helps groups and individuals explore new ways to enhance emotional literacy and gain a better understanding of their mental health. Her mission is to help people reach their true potential and live fuller, happier lives by forming healthier relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them.</p><p>In her years as an acclaimed TV and radio journalist, Sophie met and interviewed countless luminaries from Malala Yousafzai to Gloria Steinem, Brad Pitt to Amal Clooney. She made memorable encounters with dignitaries from all over the world like Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Francis and offered opening remarks during Michelle and Barack Obama’s visits to Canada. Sophie has received UN recognition awards for her humanitarian work, and she was named the first National Volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2022, among other awards and accolades.</p><p>Her book, <em>Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other</em> was a #1<em> Toronto Star</em> bestseller and was praised by Hillary Rodham Clinton as “candid, enlightening, and an intrepid exploration into achieving a life filled with purpose, meaning, and a sense of wonder.” </p>
Mental health advocate, award-winning humanitarian and author of the national bestseller, <i>Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other</i>
<ul><li><strong>Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other</strong></li><li>Sophie Grégoire Trudeau invites audiences on a deeply personal journey toward self-knowledge, acceptance, and empowerment. </li><li>Combining insight from top psychologists, psychiatrists, scientists, and thought leaders with her own personal journey, Grégoire Trudeau explores the questions that matter most for our individual and collective growth. She’s on a mission to help people reach their true potential and live fuller and happier lives by enhancing their emotional literacy and learning how to build healthier relationships with themselves, others, and the world around us.</li><li><strong>Emotional Literacy for Leadership</strong></li><li>As leaders, we often focus on strategic planning, communication skills, and decision-making—but what about our ability to understand and manage emotions? Emotional literacy is the foundation upon which every other aspect of leadership rests. By understanding and managing our own emotions and those of our colleagues, we can make better decisions, navigate complex challenges, build stronger relationships, and foster positive work cultures. In this keynote, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau shares strategies for becoming more emotionally intelligent in order to lead and inspire our teams—resulting in more productive, successful, resilient organizations. </li><li><strong>Mental Health: The Building Blocks for a Strong Foundation</strong></li><li> As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize the experiences, attitudes, and patterns that may be holding us back.</li><li>Sharing her own deeply personal mental health journey, including overcoming an eating disorder and struggling with anxiety, Grégoire Trudeau digs into the science behind brain health, offering fresh and educational insights along with strategies drawn from her own mindfulness and yoga practices. Audience walk away empowered and equipped with the tools needed to enhance their emotional literacy and move forward on their path to wellness.</li></ul>