About Us

Carol Brickenden, President, Brickenden Speakers Bureau Inc.

“Why Brickenden?”

You are tasked with the responsibility of finding the perfect speaker for your event.  It could be the first time for you.  It could be the tenth.  There’s a lot riding on this.  Your reputation, for one thing. This has to work.  You must deliver.  You’re looking for the WOW factor.  Your budget is set.  The pressure is on.  What to do?

At Brickenden Speakers Bureau we work for you, the client.  We respond to your individual needs.  We have an international network of thousands of speakers, entertainers, musicians, comics, trainers, and facilitators.  Most  of the recognizable names in Canada and the U.S., and others you may not know… yet.

“Same old, same old. Our audience has ‘seen everybody’. What’s new?”

Some of our speaker recommendations include ‘diamonds in the rough’ – not household names yet, but speakers and entertainers who are definitely ready for prime time, and the price is right. We continually source the newest, the brightest, and the best of tomorrow’s star speakers.  These up-and-comers are enthusiastic, energetic and informed, with very attractive fee ranges.

“We need someone ‘big’.  A celebrity.  A head of state.”

We engage the services of celebrity speakers and heads of state on a regular basis.  We have been working with some of the most celebrated speakers in the world since 1987.  Not all bureaux do.  You need a proven track record to attract the best speakers in the world.  We have it.

"Our people need education and training.”

Carol Brickenden’s roots are in adult education and training.  Working in this milieu since 1974, her speaker recommendations for facilitators and trainers are informed by her extensive experience.  She always considers the learning context and training application in order to establish the right fit for your organization. 

“We’re unique.  We need a customized program.”

Carol vets each and every speaker in the bureau.  Repeatedly.  She knows the speakers who will truly take the time to customize presentations for your corporation.  Whether it’s a minor or major level of customization, she will guide you to the speaker who most comfortably fits with your vision.

“Brickenden Speakers Bureau is new to us.”

Then try us!  Our stats say it all:  95% of our clients are repeat/referral clients.  We deliver:

• Exceptional client service              
• Superior knowledge   
• Sound judgment                           
• Personal attention    
• Meticulous follow-up                      
• 34 years of experience  
• Satisfaction guaranteed

 ... and we are a heck of a lot of fun to work with!