Nicole Dubé

Curiosity & Communications Expert, Broadcast Journalist & Storyteller

Nicole, owner of DUBÉ MEDIA Consulting & Storytelling, is a seasoned media professional with a 20-year career as a national reporter, network news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg. Now a sought-after speaker, emcee, and communication consultant, she helps individuals and organizations ignite curiosity, craft compelling stories and engage audiences through keynote speaking, media training, and executive coaching.

Biography

Nicole is the owner of DUBÉ MEDIA Consulting & Storytelling, and is a familiar face in the Canadian media landscape. The professional speaker and emcee is known for her 20 year career as a national reporter, network news anchor, and former host of CTV Morning Live Winnipeg.

Nicole is a journalist-turned-communication consultant and curiosity expert who is on a mission to help people and organizations tell their story and engage their audience through keynote speaking, media training, executive presentation coaching and specialized communication services.

So what can Nicole Dubé, a 20 year veteran journalist and entrepreneur, teach leaders and organizations about growth and success? CURIOSITY & Clear Communication!

Career journalists and broadcasters do three things everyday: Use curiosity and ask questions to gain insight and clarity, use critical thinking to disseminate information quickly and find the story, then tell the story so that the information lands with a wide audience.

If leaders, organizations and their people did this everyday, they would find the story behind any problem, and get to the right solutions much quicker.

Nicole’s keynotes focus on cultivating curiosity, self-interrogation, and storytelling for deep human connection in business and life.

Her decades of broadcasting and live interviewing skills are distilled into sharp insights, tools, and actionable behaviours for today’s fast-changing environments.

In a world heavily reliant on AI support and tech tools, skillful in-person communication is increasing in value. Nicole will show you how to enhance the skill nothing can replace: In-person dialogue.

Expertise

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

Videos

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Keynote Topics

Curiosity at the Core: Ask, Listen, Learn & Lead

NOW is the time for curiosity in leadership, problem-solving, and communication.

Nicole Dubé, a veteran journalist and communication expert, reveals how to overcome the fear of asking uncomfortable questions, (of others and ourselves) and how doing so uncovers the true hidden problems and stories impacting our work and personal lives. Find out how to look for the story first, and in-turn, foster understanding and connection that can change everything.

In this thought-provoking and at times personal keynote, Nicole shows leaders how to embrace curiosity, navigate challenges with clarity, and use storytelling to connect deeply with teams and stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

Learn Nicole’s “ASK, LISTEN, LEARN & LEAD” framework to approach any workplace or personal challenges with curiosity and clarity.
Discover how to turn frustration and confusion into curiosity and productive conversations.
Gain practical strategies to unearth the story behind any problem and use it to drive solutions.
If you’re tired of the same problems persisting or simply want clearer communication, it’s time to stop outworking it before you truly know what’s really going on. When old answers no longer work, it’s time to get curious! Nicole will show you how.

Make Your Own Headlines: So why can it feel inauthentic and gimmicky?

STORYTELLING is a big buzzword. So why can it feel inauthentic and gimmicky?

The truth is: Great communication begins within. Nicole Dubé reveals how leaders can improve connection and collaboration with any audience they’re targeting, by first going into and understanding their own stories and internal narratives.

Drawing from two decades in broadcast journalism, Nicole demonstrates how self-interrogation leads to authenticity, clarity, and the ability to have meaningful conversations with others.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand why self-awareness is the foundation of impactful communication.
Master tools for self-interrogation to uncover hidden biases, assumptions, and emotions.
Cultivate deeper connections by aligning your personal story with your professional message.
Techniques to craft and share your story authentically and powerfully.
Insights into how storytelling can elevate your leadership, career, and influence.
Inspiration to take charge of your narrative and turn challenges into opportunities.

You are the author of your life and career. Nicole Dubé empowers audiences to take ownership of their personal and professional narratives, using storytelling to create impact and inspire others.

Whether you’re pitching an idea, leading a team, or building a brand, this keynote will help you unlock the power of your unique story.

Dead Air: Lessons from the world of broadcast television to turn everyday communication into Meaningful Conversations

In the fast-paced world of live news, broadcasters are trained to fill dead air, avoid awkward moments and keep the viewer engaged.

Quick thinking, insightful questions, and masterful preparation skills are often a journalist only safety net when things go wrong on live television.

Nicole Dubé shares how leaders can prepare for high-pressure conversations and introduces the art of “finding the story,” helping leaders and teams shift from reactive to reflective communication.

This keynote equips audiences with the tools to transform moments of tension into opportunities for insight and growth.

What You’ll Learn:

The importance of pausing to ask, “What’s the real story here?”
How to turn friction, workplace challenges into starting points for curiosity and collaboration.
Techniques to foster a culture of reflection, empathy, and impactful communication.

What’s the Story Here? Using Storytelling to Address Change & Drive Success

Change is a constant in today’s business landscape, and effective leadership requires more than strategy, it demands deep human connection.

In this Keynote, Nicole Dubé reveals how storytelling can become your secret weapon for navigating change, fostering team engagement, problem-solving, change management and driving sustainable success. From addressing resistance to rallying teams around a shared purpose, this keynote provides actionable insights to make your message resonate during times of transition.

Takeaways You’ll Leave With:

Finding the Story in Change:
Discover how to identify the narrative behind organizational challenges and use it to inspire alignment and solutions.
Crafting Compelling Change Narratives:
Learn storytelling techniques that communicate a clear vision, build trust, and motivate action, even amidst uncertainty.
Engaging Teams Through Shared Purpose:
Explore how storytelling can unite diverse perspectives, reduce resistance to change, and foster a culture of collaboration.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities:
Leverage the power of reframing through storytelling to turn roadblocks into stepping stones for growth and innovation.

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.