Keynotes & Team Workshops

Leadership training disguised as wellness.

Drawing on over 15 years in wellness and human performance, these sessions blend science-backed tools with real-world strategies to help your teams thrive. Whether you’re guiding a team, leading a project, or simply leading yourself, wellness becomes the doorway to stronger connection, resilience, and growth.

Explore a variety of engaging talks, keynotes, and team sessions, available on-site or virtually. Select one, combine a few, or create a tailored program that fits your organization’s unique goals.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

I recently had the pleasure of spending time with Samantha Shakira Clarke, a personal & corporate wellness professional. Samantha masterfully relates the nervous system to workplace stress and productivity. Her approach stands out as the most comprehensive and enlightening I've encountered in my 25 years of industry experience. If this resonates, and if you have the opportunity to engage with her, I recommend it

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Blaine Barnes
VP of Technical Sales & Marketing at Tundra Process Solutions

As a human who doesn’t do well with emotional regulation I was completely in awe of how Sammy managed to get me to reframe that mindset in such a short amount of time. Her eloquent spoken words, and her incredibly deep and profound comprehension of the nervous system made it so easy to understand her methods and all that she was trying to get across in such an easy to digest way. Literally everyone should see her if they want to make positive changes to their understanding and as a result their lives in general! 😊🙏

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EQUINOX
Matty PORTER - Google Review

Sammy has spoken to many of our CEO and Executive Peer Groups and is one of our top-rated speakers. She takes the concept of mindfulness and somatic experience and makes it accessible to all. In our world today, leaders need to be thinking about their own wellbeing and that of their people... Sammy gives practical tools and takeaways that demystify mindfulness and helps leaders better manage themselves (particularly in times of high stress). We at High Impact Lab are big fans of Samantha Clarke!!

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High Impact Lab
Erin Sills - Google review

I have attended mindfulness and movement sessions with Sammy at Fasken, a corporate law firm. I have also attended her yoga classes at Equinox and have a private yoga session with her at her private studio. Sammy is the absolute best teacher for yoga, mindfulness, movement and meditation. Her classes are well designed, she connects on an individual level with her clients, she is sincere and passionate, and she provides articulate explanations rooted in research to understand the nervous system (which helps with stress management). I highly recommend businesses hiring Sammy to provide in-house sessions to assist their employees to develop strategies and exercises to manage stress and wellbeing.

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FASKEN
Alexandra Mitretodis - Google review

“Sammy conducted mindfulness sessions with a team of professionals who help children deal with some of the ugliest things life has to offer. Her ability to connect with our team, and strike the perfect balance between theoretical vs practical was second-to-none. After one of Sammy’s 30-minute sessions, there was a noticeable energy shift in the space. There is something healing and powerful about going through a shared mindfulness exercise with colleagues. Sammy drew on her expertise to leverage the experience to bring out the best in all of us. Going back to my desk afterwards, I personally felt calmer and more focused–re-charged for the afternoon’s tasks. Her tips are highly practical and easy to implement at any time to deal with life’s challenges. Life always has a way of working out perfectly, and hiring Sammy to work with our team definitely reinforced this belief. She was the perfect fit for our team.”

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THE TREEHOUSE
Child Youth Advocacy Center

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Samantha Clarke for her incredible wellness sessions. Her guidance and expertise in promoting mindfulness have truly made a positive impact on our well-being. Samantha’s sessions on wellness and mindfulness were both enlightening and inspiring. Her insights on the power of mindfulness in our fast-paced world were invaluable.
The benefits of incorporating mindfulness into our daily routines cannot be overstated. Samantha’s sessions served as a powerful reminder to prioritize self-care and create a culture of wellness in our professional lives. Her teachings will undoubtedly continue to resonate and positively influence our personal and professional journeys.
Once again, thank you, Samantha Clarke, for sharing your knowledge and passion for wellness with us. Your dedication to promoting well-being is truly commendable, and we are grateful for the positive impact you have made.

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Sorin Sandu
OTP BANK OF ROMANIA

Samantha was the keynote speaker for my MacKay CEO Peer Group Annual Retreat in Whistler, BC. I chair a Forum with 12 CEO’s all leading high growth businesses, and faced with an ever increasing list of critical deadlines. Our goal is to help each other be the most inspiring leaders we can be. Post pandemic, we kept hearing the benefits of mindfulness. It intrigued us but still sounded a bit of a soft science for our rational brains.

Enter Samantha. She led us through a science based discovery of how our brain and body are interconnected. How we react in one of 3 ways to external challenges. And then she segued into the practice of mindfulness, to enable us to stay on the curious, and positive side of human behaviour, and then to use that capability to lift the experience of those we live and work with.

We left feeling inspired, and more capable of being mindful, empathetic and open, so we all can contribute to better experiences for ourselves, and those we connect with. Samantha – thanks for the positive impact you have provided all of us!

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MacKay CEO Forums
Doug Brownhill - Chair

I've invited Sammy to speak at two of my Executive Peer Groups and she is amazing. Her topic is mindfulness and she makes it practical and real by sharing her own stories, her wisdom and her experience. One of the most engaging speakers I've seen in a while.

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High Impact Lab
Sue Matheson - Google review

Sammy’s story is so compelling and told so thoughtfully that she captures the attendees minds and hearts instantly. She’s a true expert in her field and consistently receives top feedback from our clients. She is able to lead attendees through practices in a way that is genuine, not pretentious, and for that reason is incredibly effective. She’s also never stagnant and always growing in her training, her skillset, and her speaking. It’s truly a gift to see Sammy share her story and her expertise with others.

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TWELLO
Kayla Braum
CEO Twello Corporate Wellness

Very knowledgeable about the topics and the topics were very practical to the the work we do,It was a lovely presentation, very well done, Thank-you! I appreciated all of it, and found your presence calming. The Presence Practices helped me understand the exercises and make mindfulness a bit more concrete. I could have sat in this workshop for the whole day and dug a bit deeper in learning how to set the tools in my life. (I also really enjoyed the Boundary section.)

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ARCHWAY SOCIETY FOR DOMESTIC PEACE
Post Session Survey Feedback

Sammy delivered two fantastic sessions on Mindfulness and the Nervous System at my recent Mackay CEO Forums retreat! The sessions were interactive, practical, rooted in science, and engaging. My members and their partners were engaged and commented on how powerful the session was. I highly recommend Sammy for any group or individual needs regarding Mindfulness.

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MacKay CEO Forums
Colin Cox - Chair

I really appreciate you sharing your story. It showed me there is always hope and that no matter what once was we can always grow/evolve and turn our past into a powerful thing. You are a wonderful facilitator! Engaging. Skillful using the time. Also loved your voice and your calming presence.

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CHILD WITNESS CENTRE
Participant Post-Session Survey feedback

Corporate Wellness FAQs

What formats do your sessions come in?

Keynotes, interactive workshops, leadership labs, retreats, and even panels. Sessions can be in person or virtual. Think boardroom, off site, or conference stage. If you’ve got people, we’ve got things to share with them!

How long is each session, and how many participants can join?

Anything from a 30 minute energy boost to a two day retreat. The sweet spot for most companies is a 90 minute workshop or a full day together. And there’s no cap on group size. We love working with small executive teams as much as big rooms full of hundreds.

Can we mix and match sessions from your catalog?

Yes! Absolutely. In fact, we want you to. Pick and choose what speaks to your team, and we’ll help recommend combinations that land best. We’re always on call to chat through what will serve your people.

Do you create custom or tailored sessions?

Always. While the catalog gives you a taste of what’s possible, no two sessions are the same. We shape the experience around your goals, your culture, and the real challenges your team is facing right now.

What is required from us (the client) to host a successful session?

Technically, not much. For virtual sessions, we typically host on Zoom, but we can use your preferred platform if needed. For in person, a room with AV support helps, but mostly, just bring your people. Intentionally, what makes the biggest difference is a willingness to invest in your team and support a culture where growth and connection matter. We’ll handle the rest.

How far in advance should we book?

As soon as you can. Dates fill fast, especially around big corporate events. The earlier you reach out, the more likely you’ll get the slot you want.

Can sessions be recorded or made available for replay?

Yes! Many clients do this so teams can revisit the tools later. Recordings stay internal to your company. We don’t believe in gatekeeping wellness, so if replaying the work helps it stick, let’s jump on the replay!

What’s the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

We get that plans can change, life happens. To keep the work at a high level and ensure our facilitators’ time is respected, we require at least 72 hours notice for in person sessions and 48 hours for virtual sessions. With enough notice, sessions can be rescheduled. Cancellations outside that window may be charged in full.

Do you offer global and remote delivery?

Absolutely! We work worldwide, both virtually and in person. Time zones and geography won’t get in the way of us spreading the good word of wellness.

How are your sessions different from traditional wellness programs?

This isn’t just wellness. It’s emotional intelligence training and leadership capacity building disguised as wellness. We weave science with somatic tools and embodied practices, so people don’t just hear the ideas, they feel them. It’s experiential, practical, and designed to ripple into everyday work and life.

What types of organizations do you work with?

Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, schools, community groups, and even teens. From high level leadership teams to at risk youth programs, the goal is always the same: to connect people back to themselves and teams to each other.

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