JOHISE Namwira
Keynote Speaker | Panellist | Moderator
Providing keynote experiences that move audiences, shift perspectives, and drive lasting change.
About Johise
From briefing federal ministers as a Press Secretary to delivering a TEDx talk to a global audience, I bring a powerful blend of strategic communications expertise and storytelling to every stage. I deliver high-impact keynotes that help leaders communicate with clarity, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change. Grounded in my Congolese roots and Winnipeg upbringing, my keynotes empower audiences to lead with purpose.
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Strategic communications & narrative leadership
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High-impact leadership in complex and high-stakes environments
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Empowering women, youth & Black communities to lead and thrive
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Building influence & thought leadership in a digital-first world
Signature keynotes
Change Starts Here: How Local Leadership Drives National Impact
Local leadership carries hard-earned insight, resilience, innovation and qualities Canada needs now more than ever. Drawing on her experience in strategic communications, government, and advocacy, Johise Namwira invites audiences to reframe how influence is built and scaled.
From Message to Movement: Communicating with Purpose
This keynote teaches leaders to craft messages that resonate across diverse audiences, navigate complex conversations, and translate values into narratives that mobilize people.
Access to Influence: Empowering the Next Generation
Representation opens doors, but empowerment ensures we walk through them with confidence. This keynote centers the lived experiences of women, youth, and Black communities, highlighting the power of mentorship, visibility, and community-driven leadership.
Change Starts Here: How Local Leadership Drives National Impact
Local leadership carries hard-earned insight, resilience, innovation and qualities Canada needs now more than ever. Drawing on her experience in strategic communications, government, and advocacy, Johise Namwira invites audiences to reframe how influence is built and scaled.
From Message to Movement: Communicating with Purpose
This keynote teaches leaders to craft messages that resonate across diverse audiences, navigate complex conversations, and translate values into narratives that mobilize people.
Access to Influence: Empowering the Next Generation
Representation opens doors, but empowerment ensures we walk through them with confidence. This keynote centers the lived experiences of women, youth, and Black communities, highlighting the power of mentorship, visibility, and community-driven leadership.
My Approach
Speaking Packages
Each session delivers strategic insight, practical leadership tools, and audience-specific messaging informed by experience across government, communications, and community leadership. Organizations can expect a professionally delivered experience that supports leadership development, culture building, and meaningful dialogue, with options for tailored content, facilitated discussion, and extended programming available upon request.