Communication Skills Expert | Keynote Speaker & Emcee | Creator of STORYOSITY™

Nicole Dubé

Nicole Dubé is a communication skills expert, former national broadcast journalist, and in-demand emcee, host, and moderator who helps leaders create and communicate meaning through curiosity and story, so their message is understood, trusted, and acted on. With more than 20 years in broadcast journalism as a reporter, news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg, Nicole built her career in moments of pressure, uncertainty, and change, the exact skills that make her a powerful presence on stage and behind the mic. As the founder of DUBÉ MEDIA Consulting & Storytelling and creator of STORYOSITY™, Nicole brings clarity, credibility, and connection to every event she leads, whether she’s delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or hosting an entire program.

Biography

Nicole Dubé is a communication skills expert and former national broadcast journalist who helps leaders create and communicate meaning through curiosity and story—so their message is understood, trusted, and acted on.

With more than 20 years in broadcast journalism as a reporter, news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg, Nicole Dubé spent her career communicating in moments of pressure, uncertainty, and change. She saw firsthand what separates messages that are merely heard from those that actually move people.

Today, Nicole brings that insight to stages and boardrooms across Canada and the U.S. As the founder of DUBÉ MEDIA Consulting & Storytelling, she helps leaders stop competing for attention and start creating meaning. Her work equips professionals to communicate with clarity, credibility, and confidence—whether in leadership conversations, media interviews, or moments that matter most.

Nicole is the creator of STORYOSITY™, her signature framework that shows how curiosity reveals what matters and how story brings meaning to life. Known for her warmth, sharp insight, and broadcaster’s presence, Nicole delivers keynotes that don’t just sound good—they land, stick, and change how people communicate.

Nicole’s talks solve the modern communication problem: how to be heard, trusted, and understood in a noisy, reactive world — without performing or pretending.

Expertise

Storytelling for Business
Authentic Communications Speaker
Tough Conversations Speaker
Professional Development
Emcee

Videos

Nicole Dube

Keynote Topics

STORYOSITY™ - The Communication Superskill of Legendary Leaders

At pivotal moments in history, progress has never belonged to the loudest voice in the room — it has belonged to the most curious one.

In this keynote, communication skills expert and broadcast journalist Nicole Dubé takes audiences inside the story of Galileo, a leader whose curiosity challenged accepted truth and whose ability to frame his ideas through story changed the world and still reverberates today. Nicole draws a direct line to modern leadership — revealing why the ability to create and communicate meaning—through curiosity and story—remains the shared communication superskill of legendary leaders.

Nicole masterfully blends historical insight told in a way only a captivating broadcaster can, along with humour and real-world leadership examples, she highlights deeply researched brain science on curiosity and human learning. Audiences see and feel how curiosity earns attention, how story creates meaning, and why logic alone is no longer enough to lead, influence, or inspire. This keynote equips professionals with practical communication tools they can use immediately — in presentations, meetings, difficult conversations, and moments of change.

Insightful, engaging, and proof that curiosity has always beaten clever slides, this is NOT a history lesson.

It is a powerful reframe of how communication actually works — how meaning is formed in the human mind, and why leaders who can shape meaning communicate differently — because they employ STORYOSITY™. You’ll see why the human brain is wired for it!

From Galileo to today’s boardrooms, the leaders who move the world forward share one communication superskill: the ability to create meaning through curiosity and bring it to life through story.

Also highly relevant for sales teams and sales kickoff events focused on trust, influence, and relationship-driven growth.

This talk answers: “How does communication actually work at the highest level?”

Key Takeaways:

Stop seeking certainty and start leading with curiosity, and why curiosity is often the fastest way to earn attention (Galileo didn’t win by shouting louder).
Cut through noise and overload, helping others focus on what truly matters.
Use story to communicate meaning clearly and memorably, so ideas are remembered and acted on, because facts alone don’t change minds — even when they’re right.
Unearth the story behind any problem and use it to drive solutions and invite understanding.

STORYOSITY™ - Creating Trust Through Meaning: How Leaders Earn Belief and Build Credibility

This keynote is for leaders and client-facing teams who are clear, capable, and experienced — but need their message to be believed, trusted, and acted on in real time.

Trust is not built by saying more, proving expertise, or having the perfect answer. It is built in the moments when people decide whether they believe you.

In this keynote, communication skills expert and former national broadcast journalist Nicole Dubé shows how trust and credibility are created through meaning — not performance, polish, or persuasion. Drawing on two decades in live television and high-stakes public conversations, Nicole reveals how people form belief quickly, often before a conversation is finished.

This is a practical, outcome-focused keynote. Audiences learn how to communicate in ways that reduce defensiveness, strengthen credibility, and make them easier to trust — especially in meetings, presentations, sales conversations, and moments that matter.

Rather than teaching leaders to explain more or prove their competence, Nicole shows them how to create clarity and confidence through how they show up, what they emphasize, and the meaning they communicate. The result is communication that earns belief without over-explaining, posturing, or performing.

At the end of this keynote, leaders don’t just understand trust — they experience what it feels like to be trusted.

Book this keynote when trust, credibility, and belief matter as much as clarity — especially in leadership, sales, or client-facing roles.

A powerful fit for sales kickoffs where trust, influence, and connection drive results.

Key Takeaways:

By the end of this keynote, participants will:

Understand how trust is formed quickly through communication
Learn how to earn belief without over-explaining or defending
Communicate with credibility even when answers aren’t complete
Be experienced by others as confident, credible, and trustworthy

Make Your Own Headlines: How to Be Clear, Credible, and Completely Yourself

In a world full of buzzwords, branding advice, and pressure to “stand out,” many people feel disconnected from how they communicate — and from how they’re perceived.

In this keynote, communication skills expert and broadcast journalist Nicole Dubé shows audiences how great communication doesn’t start with techniques or templates — it starts with clarity from within.

Drawing on two decades in broadcast news, Nicole reveals how the most confident, credible communicators don’t perform or posture — they understand their own stories first. Through insight, humour, and practical reflection, she helps audiences recognize the narratives they’re carrying, question assumptions that no longer serve them, and communicate in ways that feel natural, grounded, and effective.

This keynote is not about personal branding or storytelling tricks.
It’s about taking ownership of how you show up, so your message — and your voice — actually lands.

Along the way, Nicole offers a cautionary tale about authenticity, oversharing, and what happens when a microphone stays on longer than your dignity would prefer.

After this keynote, attendees will:

Understand why authentic communication starts internally, not with external techniques
Recognize the hidden stories shaping how they show up, often without realizing it
Communicate more clearly and confidently, without gimmicks, scripts, or pressure
Take ownership of their personal and professional narrative, instead of reacting to it

Emceeing and Moderating

Nicole Dubé is the owner of DUBÉ MEDIA Consulting & Storytelling and a sought-after emcee, panel host, and moderator with a 20-year career as a national reporter, network news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg. With experience in newsrooms including Global News, TSN, Sun News, and CTV News, she brings a journalist’s curiosity to every conversation; asking thoughtful questions, keeping discussions on track, and helping ideas land clearly with audiences.

That depth of live broadcast experience makes Nicole an exceptional Emcee, Host, and Moderator, one who doesn’t just fill time, but steers conversations with clarity, curiosity, and energy. She excels at creating flow, engaging audiences, and guiding meaningful dialogue, whether she’s opening the stage, moderating a panel, or hosting an entire event.

Testimonials

Nicole Dubé was an absolute powerhouse as our keynote speaker! Her energy was infectious, and she kept the audience engaged from start to finish. She was a crowd favourite, delivering insights with passion and authenticity. Attendees left feeling inspired, motivated, and eager for more!

Gillian Potvin, Hatch Communications & Events, Edge Business Expo - Richot

Nicole Dube was an absolute powerhouse keynote speaker at our inaugural POWER of HER event. She delivered more than just a keynote—she shared a deeply personal, powerful story that resonated with every attendee in the room. Her authenticity, vulnerability, and commanding presence empowered our audience to reflect, find their own voices, and fully own their power. It was a transformational moment for many.[read_more]
Partnering with HER Seat at the Table made this event truly special, and our collaboration with Tami Adams of TA Speakers Management was key to that success. Tami took the time to fully understand our mission—to empower and elevate female leaders—and thoughtfully aligned us with a talent like Nicole who could bring that vision to life on stage. Tami’s professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for both her speakers and clients is unmatched. She is a true connector and values-driven partner.

Together, Nicole and Tami brought intention, energy, and heart to the POWER of HER experience. This is a powerhouse team—and we’re so grateful to have worked alongside them to launch something meaningful and memorable for our community. [/read_more]