Unlock Growth and Inspire Action

Empowering leaders and organizations to thrive through visionary strategies, practical insights, and engaging storytelling that inspire transformation.

About Stephanie

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.

Why Stephanie?

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.

Stephanie’s Approach

Engaging Storytelling: From ancient Rome to COVID’s supply chain impact, Stephanie captivates audiences with relatable stories and real-world examples.
Practical Insights: Actionable strategies rooted in experience and proven frameworks.
Audience Interaction: Humor, relatability, and dynamic presentations keep audiences engaged and inspired.
Custom Solutions: Every presentation is tailored to address specific industries, trends, or organizational needs.

By bringing Stephanie Forbes to your event, your audience will gain:

Fresh Perspectives: Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities.
Actionable Strategies: Take home practical solutions for immediate implementation.
Inspiration to Act: Empowered to lead with precision and purpose.
An Unforgettable Experience: Insightful, entertaining, and impactful.

Signature Topics

The Lifeblood of Industry: Mastering Today’s Global Value Chains with Confidence

Countering Disruption: How to Adapt, Learn, and Take Action

How to Safeguard Your Value Chain from Fraud: The Truth to Protect Your Profits

Additionally, Stephanie offers custom workshops designed to address your organization’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Why Stephanie is the Right Speaker for Your Event

25+ years of expertise in global value chains, ESG, and leadership.
Recognized by Hacker Noon as the founder of one of North America’s fastest-growing startups.
Known for translating complex concepts into engaging stories and actionable strategies.
Proven track record of captivating audiences at international conferences, executive boardrooms, and industry panels.

Ready to unlock growth and inspire action at your event?Contact Stephanie Forbes today to create an unforgettable experience for your audience.

Recent podcasts

LISTEN TO STEPHANIE ON THE ART OF CONSULTING

Playlist

4 Videos

People Power: Navigating ERP Implementations with Expert Guidance

53:55

Data Dynamics: Managing ERP Costs and Change Orders for Success

55:57

Wired Wisdom: Unraveling the Mysteries of Procurement Fraud with Stephanie Forbes Part 1

33:57

Wired Wisdom: Unraveling the Mysteries of Procurement Fraud with Stephanie Forbes Part 2

37:50

TESTIMONIALS

Cat Lam the Art of Consulting podcast co-host

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.

Tara Seitz Corporate Change Strategist, DER Inc.

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.

Matthew Dayman Calgary Chamber of Commerce

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!

James Lawrence The Iron Cowboy

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.

Rajbir Bhatti Associate Professor, & Lead, Bison Supply Chain Innovator Program Bissett School of Business

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.