Amanda Cupido is an award-winning podcast producer, TEDx speaker and post-exit entrepreneur. She is the Executive Podcast Advisor at The Walrus, which acquired her podcast production company Lead Podcasting. Her books, Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right and Let’s Talk Podcasting for Kids are Amazon bestsellers and have inspired people around the world to embrace the medium for close to a decade.
She is internationally recognized for her work as a communications consultant supporting corporate leaders and non-profit organizations develop innovative storytelling strategies. As an adjunct professor at Seneca Polytechnic and Toronto Metropolitan University, she is known for developing new course curriculum and trailblazing the educational approach to podcasting, generative AI and digital entrepreneurship. Previously, she worked as a radio producer, reporter and news anchor.
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Communicating With Impact: How to cut through the noise — In a face-paced, AI-saturated world, communicating with your unique, human voice has never been more important. In this powerful keynote, award-winning radio host and podcast producer Amanda Cupido invites audiences to rethink their relationship with their voice and how it can be used to strengthen the way you rally your team, pitch clients and engage audiences. Drawing on her years behind the microphone and in conversation with some of the world’s most compelling leaders, Amanda shows that a strong voice isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being the most intentional. You’ll learn specific tactics you can implement immediately and transform conversations at work and beyond.
The Psychology of Leadership: Overcoming the overwhelm of AI — Innovation is critical but it can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to AI. Join award-winning author, TEDx speaker and post-exit entrepreneur Amanda Cupido as she brings her noteworthy Globe and Mail article to life, revealing the three reasons why people resist innovation and what you can do to turn hesitation into momentum. This keynote draws from real-world examples and is backed by research from Amanda's master's degree in the Psychology of Leadership. With her trademark clarity and warmth, she offers practical takeaways leaders can apply immediately to support their team, or themselves. You'll leave feeling prepared to take the plunge!
WHY AMANDA?
✔ Award-winning radio host and podcast producer
✔ Coached hundreds of C-suite executives in media and communications
✔ Led content and marketing initiatives for radio stations across Canada
✔ Master’s in the Psychology of Leadership from Penn State University
✔ Certificate in AI for Business from the University of Oxford
✔ Teaches Generative AI for Communicators at Seneca Polytechnic
