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Mercedes Benz

Cherry Rose is personable, funny, and captivating. She spoke to us about managing disruption as an organization and had the entire group engaged throughout her talk. Her wealth of experience across numerous industries is remarkable and this was core to what made her keynote so powerful. Thank you!

—George Silva,

National Manager, Dealer Operations at Mercedes-Benz

Bayshore Black

Cherry Rose was absolutely amazing. She brought such a genuine and intellectual presence to our Leadership Event. We received great feedback, including from our CEO, who specifically mentioned how impressed he was with her ability to take a complex topic and present it in such a clear and accessible way.

She’s incredibly sweet, down to earth, and an all-around amazing individual. We were both so moved by Cherry Rose’s talk and the impact it had on our team. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with her and look forward to staying in touch for future opportunities!

—Tewodora Nigatu,

Communications and Events Coordinator at Bayshore Healthcare

CPA Chartered Professional Accountants

Cherry Rose Tan delivered a truly outstanding session at our AI Ethics Conference. Her expertise, eloquence, and thought-provoking insights resonated deeply with our audience. The feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the richness of her perspectives and the clarity of her delivery.

This was further reflected in her impressive overall rating of 9/10 voted from attendees, a testament to the remarkable impact she made. We appreciate your ongoing commitment to excellence, and we look forward to many more opportunities to collaborate and continue delivering such high-quality experiences to our members.

—Vodina Lebo,

Product Research Specialist at CPA Ontario

CMEE Black

I worked with Cherry Rose Tan in 2025, where she did our Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) keynote two years ago. She was great to work with. Two years later, I brought her here to lead a panel. She was even better, even more polished, and great with our panelists. She did a 12-minute keynote that ran into a VIP think box panel.

She was polite and tactful; these panellists were C-Suites that she prepped and she was amazing. Every step of the way, she communicated. She was able to listen to vision and turn vision into reality. Working with Cherry Rose, she's professional, she's diligent, and more than anything, whatever you ask for, you're gonna get more than you bargained for in the best way possible. The audience connects with her, and she's a dream to work with.

We just had a session where not only every seat was full; we didn't even have standing room. She was CMEE’s 2nd highest-attended session (out of 16) this year.

—Shawn Shapiro,

Show Manager at Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE)

CPHR Black

We had Cherry Rose come and be a keynote at our Future Thinking Conference in 2026, where we had 425 attendees. She was super engaging and connected with our audience. As an attendee, I was totally thought-provoked in terms of AI and its capabilities and how it ties into leadership and culture. She really spoke to how leaders need to develop that people culture in their organizations to be successful.

It was an absolute pleasure having Cherry Rose speak to our CPHR members.

—Ron Gauthier,

Chief Executive Officer at CPHR Manitoba

WEOC Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (B)

We were absolutely delighted to have Cherry Rose. Her presentation was tremendous in a room of women CEOs who are leading organizations of different kinds. It really helped us to understand all of the layers and challenges that go along with mental health, not only as a leader with the teams that we lead, but also with the challenges that women entrepreneurs across this country are facing. It really touched on ways that we can better support them in their entrepreneurial journey.  

My favorite part was Cherry Rose’s authenticity and vulnerability, and really understanding the challenges at hand. After her keynote today, I really felt inspired and equipped to deal with these challenges. Cherry Rose's impact on this room was incredible.

—Alison Kirkland,

Chief Executive Officer at Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada

Osler Black

Cherry Rose was great and our audiences loved her. Her message was compelling and she was a joy to work with. She came extremely prepared at all stages of the preparation and made additional effort to customize the talk to our people and our context, which we very much appreciated!

—Amy Lee,

Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Manitoba Blue Cross Black

Cherry Rose got me comfortable with uncertainty and navigating through changes. I’m a Gen Z, most of my friends are Gen Zs, and we’re encountering this new, valuable, and sometimes scary topic of AI. When she spoke, I felt related to her because she’s a woman and visibly racialized. It was very encouraging.

What stood out to me is that Cherry Rose is optimistic about the changes in technology. She’s saying, ‘This is what's gonna happen. This is what's changing. There's hope in it.’ She’s very relatable, honest to the things she’s seen, and she brings a calmness from her world of startups that’s refreshing.

—Jessica Espin,

Human Resources Advisor at Manitoba Blue Cross

Moneris Black

It was my first time hearing Cherry Rose speak and I loved her presentation on AI. She shared that although AI is becoming so prominent, it's so important to focus on the human connection. Humans still have a place here despite AI, and it left me inspired after her session.

I got Cherry Rose’s book Still Standing for my boss and this book will really resonate with her.

—Joanna Celli,

Law Clerk at Moneris

Maple Black

Cherry Rose spoke at our inaugural Maple Vital Signs event and her session was impactful. Our partners were truly energized by the tangible insights you shared on how they can better support their teams’ and communities’ mental health.

Our respondents noted that she was an excellent and knowledgeable speaker, and that her presentation was thought provoking and inspiring. I’ve started reading your book Still Standing, and it’s already sparking so many thoughtful reflections!

—Natalie Cunningham,

Vice President, Brand Marketing at Maple

MPI Color

Cherry Rose was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was our AI Keynote at MPI’s theEVENT this year, and attendees called her keynote a great way to kick the day off.

People loved that it put AI and event planning into perspective, and we appreciated that it focused on meaningful discussion rather than just technique. Many attendees told us they'd love a deeper dive into the topic because they want to dig in even further. That's a wonderful sign of how much she sparked their curiosity!

Overall, Cherry Rose sparked real, thoughtful conversation on a topic our community is actively wrestling with, and we're so grateful she brought her voice to our stage.

—Lori Pugh,

Vice President at MPI Academy

EventMobi Black

The AI segment that Cherry Rose moderated was fantastic. What drove me is her sharing where we are with AI and how we can build AI into our workflow and make it part of our day-to-day. I learned where AI is going to provide value.

The way that Cherry Rose communicates information is super inspiring. Even the stories she was telling us about GPT Live, I feel ready to go download it and see how I can use it.

—Regine Garin,

Sales Director, North America at EventMobi

TMU Black

Cherry Rose's keynote left a lasting impact that surpassed our expectations. She effortlessly connected with the audience by sharing personal stories and insightful reflections, creating a genuine bond that set the tone for the conference weekend. Her empowering discussion left attendees feeling valued and motivated to make a difference.

Cherry Rose's ability to simplify complex ideas into practical strategies for leadership was incredibly valuable! Her keynote wasn't just a speech: it sparked growth and transformation within our TMU community. The ripple effect of her words inspired our audience to take meaningful action and equipped them with the tools to succeed.

—Kaela Menezes,

Leadership Development Facilitator at Toronto Metropolitan University

CAM-X

Your presentation was both insightful and engaging! Your willingness to share your experiences and practical knowledge added tremendous value and contributed to a meaningful learning experience for our members.

We have received very positive feedback from attendees; many of whom highlighted the relevance of your content and the actionable takeaways they gained from your session. Thank you again for your time, preparation, and support in helping make our event a success. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future!

—Lina Cunningham,

Executive Director at Canadian Call Management Association

Fasken Black

I had a chance to see Cherry Rose speak today on AI, which was really interesting. I appreciated the different perspectives, which was a balance of pro-AI and the reminder that everyone needs to verify whatever AI says. I got her message that, ‘You can use AI, but still be human about it.’

After hearing her speak, I'm really excited to see how this is gonna help me at work.

—Andrea Tulloch,

People Engagement & Events Manager at Fasken

Inkblot by GreenShield Black

I asked Cherry Rose to speak at our event and her talk was extremely moving. Cherry Rose goes deep with executives and entrepreneurs because she’s been those people. She knows these people. She knows what drives them and she can speak to these people in a language that most of us can't speak in.

One CEO was so touched by her talk, that he actually stood up and told us his own story. He had never done that before. It was life-changing and I definitely had tears that day afterwards.

Cherry Rose is a mental health expert and she’s doing this in a researched, evidence-backed way. She educates, normalizes, and changes perspectives. To have her as your speaker, you don't have to worry because you’re in good hands.

—Julie Sabine,

Chief Marketing Officer at Inkblot by GreenShield

Government of Nova Scotia Black

Cherry Rose was amazing. It felt like she was directly talking to me and it was very informative. My background is in computer science, but she brought up AI tools that I'd never heard of. It got me excited because I will try them out after this event.

Hearing her speak, I felt relieved because she made AI look easier, rather than this hill I have to climb. She gave real-world examples, she's very conversational, and I loved that her talk felt personal.

—Vatsal Sood,

Web Specialist at Government of Nova Scotia

WeConnect International Black

From the moment she stepped onto the stage, Cherry Rose spoke authentically and with conviction that her message around prioritizing mental health must be shared to help others, and quite frankly, to save leaders and their families from the consequences of stress. Her personal story resonated with me and I left knowing I need to protect my mental health, in order to be able to continue helping those around me.

Between her deeply personal storytelling and her practical advice, I’m compelled to take action. Cherry Rose delivered an excellent keynote and one that I will remember for a long time.

—Stephanie Fontaine,

Regional Director, Canada and the United States at WEConnect International

CPA Chartered Professional Accountants

Cherry Rose brought an incredible view to the future to us at this conference. It was incredible to learn about all of the technologies that we hear about in the media and go into depth. As CPA members, we have clients who work at these leading-edge companies, and we need to know how to provide accounting and finance services for them.

She brought this knowledge to us in such an accessible kind of way, that I feel empowered to serve my clients and our members better. What I really appreciated from Cherry Rose’s keynote was that she took the time to personalize it to our profession, to the CPAs in the room. It made it very relevant and impactful for our audience, and there was a lot of value gained here.

If you’re thinking of booking Cherry Rose, go for it. I would highly recommend her.

—Geeta Tucker

President & CEO at CPA Manitoba

CAA Black

Cherry Rose did a great job taking her experience and applying it to the problems we are trying to solve. Her path to today was inspiring and she really ignited the team to think differently about innovation. She brought a robust approach to applying innovation in our day-to-day opportunities, and the attendees found a lot of value in her talk.

—Eric Dressler,

Associate Vice President, Data and Analytics at Canadian Automobile Association

Delta Hotels by Marriott Black

Cherry Rose’s session was really interesting and made me think about AI differently. I like the way she positioned AI and innovation: it’s a broad topic she made simple to understand. She presented towards the end of the day, and her energy was really nice to have. She knows a lot about this space and made the subject matter align to all of us!

—Tracy Zdrill,

Director of Human Resources at Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg

TDSB Black

I've attended so many of these conferences and always end up zoning out or losing interest. Cherry Rose's keynote was the complete opposite. Her story was so real, and I was captivated and engaged through every moment of her talk.

—Evan Woo,

Student Trustee at Toronto District School Board

Octant Executive Advisory Group Black

Cherry Rose was a fantastic speaker. Her ability to bring current events into her talk made it really relatable for everyone in the audience. She didn't make anyone feel stupid. Instead, she made everyone feel smart, like they already knew more than they thought they did.

I've been invested in AI for a while, and her talk gave me perspective on the other GPTs and who’s taking market share. Cherry Rose is very inspirational and passionate, and that differentiates her from most other speakers in the world.

—Andrew Leith,

President & Founder at Octant Executive Advisory Group

Tripwire Interactive Black

Mental health can be a difficult issue to discuss, but Cherry Rose made me feel simply put - involved. Rather than a series of points on a slide deck, her session made me consider how these issues impact me and the people around me. If you want someone who will crack open the doors and allow your people to think through the issues, then book her.

—Alan Wilson,

Chief Executive Officer at Tripwire Interactive

University of Manitoba Black

Cherry Rose brought an eye-opening session. She helped me understand that AI had really gone beyond what I envisioned, and that I could be a steward of AI and make decisions. I really got that change is not going to be this slow again, and she’s got me thinking on what I’m going to do and what’s my impact here.

Her presence catches everybody's attention. She welcomed people’s perspectives, carried people along, and made sure to talk based on that. She even used Mentimeter and helped people elaborate on what they feel. She was relatable, interactive, and definitely worth it!

—Adeniji Ayotunde,

Human Resource Administrator at Department of Family Medicine, University of Manitoba

Microsoft Black

As an executive at Microsoft and a serial entrepreneur, I have heard hundreds of professional speakers across 25 years. I can’t remember being moved EVER in the way Cherry Rose’s speech left me reflecting on life and priorities. I was blown away by her authenticity, knowledge, and insights on innovation and mental health for corporate executives and founders. I would highly recommend her as a keynote speaker for any event. Her message is powerful and thought-provoking, and she delivers it with grace and eloquence.

—Sultan Akif,

Social Entrepreneur & Changemaker

SociaLIGHT Conference

I have had Cherry Rose on my stage, speaking to hundreds of entrepreneurs and her work transforms people. My community wants and needs solutions that serve and empower them. When you have a leader like her come on stage, ‘I went through this and this, and I'm still standing,’ that is such a powerful message to the world.

—Theresa Laurico,

Founder at SociaLIGHT Conference

BC Assessment Authority

Her keynote One Percent-Her was well aligned to our event. Cherry Rose was our closing speaker and she took the time to work with our team and our sponsor, in order to create a memorable experience. She was an excellent speaker and I felt inspired by her journey, her leadership, and the confidence that she projected. Thanks again for working with us!

—Bryan Murao,

Assessor, Residential Lower Mainland & Provincial Strata at BC Assessment

Dalhousie University Black

We’ve worked with Cherry Rose for several years on supporting high-performing business leaders, who are encountering difficult leadership challenges in the current innovation economy. When she speaks, she brings an authenticity to everything she does and engages the audience with her candor, consideration, and ability to hold space for others. Cherry Rose is incredibly easy to work with and I could not recommend her enough.

—Meghann Coleman,

Director, MindFrame Connect at Dalhousie University

AnSer Business Support Center Black

Cherry Rose’s presentation really set us up for success! She talked about how AI is transforming our industry and how this space is innovating and changing so fast. I found it very insightful because with AI, you have to keep up with it.

She was exciting to watch, and she brought it to everyone’s radar how AI can bring value to your organization.

—Taulant Matraku,

Lead AI Engineer at AnSer Business Support Center

Brave Institute Black

Cherry Rose has such a powerful story, but she also brings content. She’s so relevant and up-to-date. Seeing her on stage, I learned something new and she got me to think outside of the box. It was actually accessible and digestible, as opposed to intimidation.

Her talk showed me that AI can actually expand our reach, connection, and impact. Cherry Rose brings not only experience, but a love for deep research and a commitment to making AI accessible to those in her audience. She's genuine, passionate, and she really knows what she's talking about.

—Carol Schulte,

Founder at The Brave Institute

Sheridan College

Thank you for speaking at our event on navigating the pandemic. It was timely. The focus on where the puck will go and making sure you're listening to your stakeholders, stands out. Your talk was very rich and it was super helpful, bringing the reality of what's happening out there to us. You did an awesome job!

—Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi,

Professor at Sheridan College

Braze Mobility Black

The keynote Cherry Rose shared at this event is something that I needed to hear. We spend so much time at the workplace and to have leaders being aware of our mental wellbeing is so important. By leaders being able to say to their employees, ‘Okay, I want to be sure that you are taken care of’, she has a ripple effect beyond the workplace.

—Terrence Ho,

Head of Global Sales Education & Operations at Braze Mobility

Fireside Conference

Cherry Rose is the real deal. It's hard sometimes to get the words out when you have people that make a genuine impact on not just the attendees, but on the event organizers and everyone around them. It's a very rare thing. It's very rare. There is nobody better at what she does than Cherry Rose.

—Steven Pulver,

Co-Founder at Fireside Conference

VarageSale Black

When Cherry Rose spoke, I went much deeper than I thought I would. She just has that effect on people to talk. She speaks to people in a way that everyone can just sit back, exhale, and be like, ‘You know what, it’s okay to talk about this’, because she opens up so fully to the audience. Cherry Rose is definitely the person you need to come and speak at your company.

—Tami Zuckerman,

Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer at VarageSale

Dovetail Black

The safety and happiness of our women is so important. Cherry Rose has spoken at our conferences twice, where she has brought a wealth of experience from her life experiences. She made a deep 1-on-1 connection with our audience in a way that has been more impactful than any other speaker I’ve heard. She brings something very unique to the table.

—Alexis Dean,

Founder & Lead Steward at Dovetail

SFU Simon Fraser University

Thank you so much for a wonderful event. Our participants were very enthusiastic about the information you shared and how well everything was explained and addressed. You simplified complex topics for our leaders and a lot of material was covered in a short timeframe. We appreciate the concrete tools you provided and how you made the hybrid session engaging!

—Carolina Almeida,

Diversity & Inclusion Project Manager at Simon Fraser University

Aurora Chamber of Commerce Black

Cherry Rose was our speaker at our Women's Summit and she was fantastic! The topics that she covered were very informative, and our people loved hearing her interpretation and learning from her. It was amazing.

My favorite part was that she made it real for all of us. Her authenticity came through and she left us with a roadmap for navigating the season of life we’re in. There were so many great takeaways.

—Debra Wilson,

Executive Director at Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Wonder Chic Events Black

Cherry Rose is a really great speaker and that's why I came by her booth to pick up her book. Currently, I don't use much AI in my business because I’m a little hesitant. After Cherry Rose’s session, I feel much more reassured that AI can streamline our processes, so that it'll free up my time to do what I need to focus on: sales and clients.

I’m really excited now to delve into AI. She made me think twice about AI and how I’m going to implement it into my business.

—Cindy Li,

Event Specialist at Wonder Chic Events

Precision Marketing Group Black

Cherry Rose is such an incredible expert. She talked about the new models that are coming out, new ways in which we can use AI, and that expanded my horizon. She gave us tangible examples of things that are quite literally emerging, which had me really thinking.

Her vision is so much further ahead than most of us, but she has a warm presence on stage. It was so engaging and informative at the same time. After seeing her talk, I felt excited for the possibilities in terms of what AI holds.

—Keka DasGupta,

Principal & Senior Marketing Counsel at Precision Marketing Group

SpringLaw Black

I first saw Cherry Rose speak when she presented a session on blockchain and their business applications. She made us all feel comfortable to ask any questions and created a supportive space for us to learn new concepts that are intimidating to most. A compelling and articulate speaker, I found her to be kind, earnest, and adaptable to our needs.

If you are looking for a speaker who will engage your audience, book her without hesitation!

—Lisa Stam,

Founder & Managing Partner at SpringLaw

York Universite University

Seeing Cherry Rose speak, it brought a lot of reflection. To hear her speak and connect with the audience, it just drew me into that piece about who I am. Her talk impacted me for a number of days afterwards. Cherry Rose connects with leaders who are often unreachable or uncoachable. They want to be coached by those who've lived it.

—Chris Carder,

Executive Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Schulich School of Business, York University

National Speakers Association Black

I got a chance to meet Cherry Rose pre-conference. When she took the stage today to share her AI expertise, it was really great to see the tangible examples. Especially for me, I worked at Microsoft for a decade, I'm heavy in tech, and I had not seen most of these AI examples.

What’s unique about Cherry Rose is that she’s in the middle of it. She has access to these stories, and that is what gets people who are not onboard with AI to try AI and to figure out what works for them.

—John Chen,

CEO at Engaging Virtual Meetings and President at National Speakers Association (NSA) Northwest

Centre for Women in Business Black

Cherry Rose presented to a group of women leaders about the importance of mental health and wellbeing. She shared her personal stories with us that provided a deeper understanding why this is such an important issue that can impact anyone in their work or lives. As a successful business leader herself, Cherry Rose kept me and the rest of the audience connected and engaged!

—Tanya Priske,

Executive Director at The Centre for Women in Business

Canadian Innovation Exchange

Cherry Rose is a collaborator. When you work with her, you know that she's giving it her most. The Canadian Innovation Exchange's community of 10,000+ founders and investors value the spaces that Cherry Rose creates for our leaders. She brings a different, yet very needed kind of conversation.

—Lauren Linton,

Executive Director at Canadian Innovation Exchange

O Six Foundation Black

You were exactly the kind of keynote speaker we had hoped for: the one who breaks the ice, captures attention, and inspires real action. Cherry Rose was our Opening Keynote at our annual conference of business leaders, and people were drawn to your warmth and presence even before you stepped on stage.

You truly set the tone for the entire day. Your keynote on AI broke the ice, lifted the energy in the room, and spoke straight to both the head and the heart. You tailored this talk so precisely, that it feels as if you’ve known our audience forever. Thank you!

—Annie Raines,

Co-Founder at The O Six Foundation

Females in Real Estate Black

When Cherry Rose speaks, her message is truly impactful to the core. Without hesitation, she moved the audience with her powerful story and the incredible journey of emotions she took us on. Even though we are all experiencing a different journey of our own, her talk had me connecting to the core as a human being.

—Tahani Aburaneh,

Founder & Real Estate Mogul at Females in Real Estate

Tourism Kamloops Black

I do a lot of AI work myself and I listen to all the podcasts and everything. Even still, it was so exciting to listen to Cherry Rose. At all the conferences we go to now, there’s a lot of AI stuff, where others tend to jump in with all of this overwhelming information.

Cherry Rose was different. She shared how to put AI into practice, and instead of losing the audience, she made AI easy to listen to. I absorbed so much more and her keynote helped me understand how to tell people about AI as well.

—Roxanne Kennedy,

Business Events Specialist at Tourism Kamloops

AnswerPlus Black

Cherry Rose did everything we expected and more. She met with us, she learned about what we do in our industry, and she took the time to really get knee-deep in what we wanted to get from this conference. She educated us on what's coming in the future, how AI is changing, and examples with us to get us thinking outside the box.

It was great having her here because she's easy to work with and very personable. She came to our Opening Reception, and she chatted with the folks here to really get to know them and the industry that we work with. She did everything we wanted her to do, and we're so excited that we had that opportunity to work with her!

—Jennifer Ferby,

Director of Operations at AnswerPlus

New York Times Black

I saw Cherry Rose speak and was struck by her rare and compelling mix of candor, compassion, and expertise on how mental health is essential for success. Few speakers combine their lived experience of handling personal crises and offer listeners the professional skills to navigate those difficult times. If you are thinking of booking her: Do it.

—Caitlin Kelly,

Regular Contributor at The New York Times

MacMor Industries Black

It was an amazing experience. What I loved most about Cherry Rose was that she feels very passionate, natural, and easy to follow. I felt like she's talking directly to each of us. I went to two of her sessions and I loved both of them. She has so much energy and expertise in the topic, and she's definitely on my top list now.

She kept my attention 100% of the time she spoke, and there were so many takeaways from Cherry Rose’s keynote, including things I will implement starting tomorrow. If you’re thinking of booking her for an event, you will not regret it.

—Daria Pakhomova,

Human Resources Manager at MacMor Industries

EVERY KEYNOTE
INCLUDES:

Q&A SESSION
(AKA. The Hot Seat)

Information is one thing, application another. Cherry Rose ends each keynote with an Interactive Q&A, providing ways to apply the content by answering your audience’s questions. Your people leave with practical ideas and steps.

Take Home
Tools

Keep the learning going! Each keynote comes with a Post-Event Package for each attendee, which provides additional information, thoughtful questions, and survey results on what they’ve learned.

Book Signing Experience

Every keynote comes with FREE copies of Still Standing for your audience (10-100 copies). When time permitting, Cherry Rose stays after the keynote to sign books and have a Meet & Greet with your attendees & sponsors.