Empowering leaders and organizations to thrive through visionary strategies, practical insights, and engaging storytelling that inspire transformation.
Stephanie Forbes is an international keynote speaker with 25+ years of experience empowering leaders and organizations across the globe. Through her visionary strategies, practical insights, and engaging storytelling, she transforms complex value chains into powerful growth engines.
Stephanie’s dynamic talks blend historical wisdom, modern strategies, and actionable takeaways, equipping audiences to thrive in a world of constant disruption. Whether addressing the intricacies of global value chains, navigating ESG challenges, or countering fraud risks, Stephanie delivers tailored insights that resonate across all sectors.
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Signature Talks
Additionally, Stephanie offers custom workshops designed to address your organization’s unique challenges and opportunities.
TALK 01
How global value chains really work, from ancient trade routes to today’s digital supply networks, and how leaders can turn them into a source of resilience and competitive advantage.
TALK 02
Pandemics, tariffs, strikes, and storms. Practical lessons on anticipating disruption, responding with clarity, and building organizations that come out stronger.
TALK 03
Real stories of procurement and supplier fraud, the warning signs leaders miss, and the governance, audit, and measurement practices that protect profits and reputation.
In today’s fast-paced and complex world, leaders face unprecedented challenges: global markets, regulatory demands, and the constant need for innovation. Stephanie understands these obstacles and provides not just solutions but a fresh perspective to help leaders connect the dots, stay resilient, and take decisive action.
Recent Podcasts
As an associate professor (& former chair) in the Department of International Business & Supply Chain Management at Mount Royal University, I work closely with numerous supply chain leaders on a host of speaking sessions, panel discussions, and industry projects. I have known Stephanie as a leading supply chain expert in my professional network, who is not only passionate but is also knowledgeable about current and emerging supply chain issues. I have found her speaking sessions at the university for students to be very engaging and informative. She makes complex supply chain topics simple to understand for new supply chain enthusiasts and can also speak to experienced professionals in the domain of supply chains with equal ease.
Stephanie excels in business, risk management, and supply chain, and her leadership has driven successful transformations in teams, projects, and programs within the energy and construction sectors. Committed to advancing the supply chain profession, Stephanie creates value for stakeholders through speaking engagements, mentoring, and leveraging her extensive network. Noteworthy achievements include implementing best-in-class programs like full life cycle governance of supplier life cycle management. And of course, she is eager for new opportunities to motivate and make significant contributions to the energy and construction industries, as I'm sure she will create a massive splash in the field of supply chain management.
There are a lot of well-qualified business professionals in Calgary. I meet dozens every year. What impresses me about Stephanie Forbes is her ability to understand very complex and difficult business processes and is able to explain them in ways that make perfect sense and that really land with an audience. She connects to them using personal anecdotes, compelling storytelling, and can break down really technical ideas into bite-sized chunks. You can feel the blood pressure in the room drop as she speaks, because she helps people finally understand what they need to know.
I've been on panels with Stephanie, and I've moderated other events that have included her. She is always prepared, knows the subject matter inside and out, and is compelling and positive. She leaves her audience more educated and relaxed than when they came in. I think that is a sign of a great speaker and Stephanie is one of the best.
Stephanie delivered an outstanding keynote at a recent Supply Chain networking event. Her insights into industry trends and innovative strategies were both enlightening and actionable. Stephanie’s engaging presentation style and deep expertise made a significant impact on all attendees. Highly recommend her for any event!
As a speaker and coach, I see many people doing remarkable things. I've humbly done a few myself. Do you know who else has? Stephanie Forbes. Every time I see her, I'm amazed at how well she navigates a story, an idea, and a stage.
