Transformational Keynotes for Communities, Schools & Leadership Events

Christopher Merasty delivers powerful presentations rooted in lived experience, cultural knowledge, and authentic storytelling. His keynotes inspire meaningful conversations around leadership, healing, empowerment, and youth development.

New direction consulting

New direction consulting

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What to Expect From a New Direction Consulting Keynote

Christopher’s keynote presentations blend truth, culture, humour, and real-life experience to create an engaging and emotionally impactful session. Each presentation is tailored to the audience—whether it’s youth, school staff, frontline workers, or community leaders

Speaking style is:

  • Authentic and relatable

  • Culturally grounded

  • Trauma-informed

  • Inspiring and high-energy

  • Rooted in real community experience

Keynote Topics

  • How personal stories, identity, and culture shape strong leaders and strong nations.

  • Overcoming adversity, trauma, and challenges through connection, community, and purpose.

  • A high-energy keynote supporting youth leadership, confidence, choices, and positive pathways forward.

  • Addressing mental health, belonging, emotional healing, and building strong men in our communities.

  • Storytelling, teachings, and perspectives that strengthen community connection and identity.

  • Christopher can customize a keynote to match your event theme, community priorities, or program goals.

Speaking Rates & Packages

  • $1,500–$5,000
    Pricing depends on location, travel, and audience size.


    ✨ Flexible pricing available — we will work with your budget to meet your community’s needs.

  • $1,500 – $3,100
    Perfect for deeper learning after the keynote.


    ✨ Custom packages available for schools, First Nations, and multi-session events.

  • $5,500
    Designed for conferences, staff training days, or full event agendas.

    • Travel fees are calculated at $0.55/km or equivalent transportation costs.

    • Meals and accommodation are to be provided or reimbursed by the hosting organization.

    This ensures smooth planning for communities across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.

    ✨ We keep travel details flexible so communities across Saskatchewan and Western Canada can easily book presentations and workshops.

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