Dena Jackson | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Dena Jackson is a comedian and wellness speaker. Her writing is regularly featured on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and her stand-up has been featured at the Just for Laughs 42 Festival and on Sirius Xm Radio.

Dena completed her 200 hour hatha yoga teacher training at Kashish Yoga School in Goa, India and she is also a certified Mindfulness Instructor. Dena enjoys using her comedic ability to share beneficial mental health practices that can be added to our daily routines and her virtual talks are specifically designed to help anyone struggling with living and/or studying remotely.

Current position (1)

Wellness Speaker and Comedian

Speakers Alliance

Achievements (3)

TEDx Speaker

Dena delivered her talk at TEDx Trinity Bellwoods in December 2018.

Mindfulness Instructor

Completed her mindfulness instructor certification with Healing Life Organization.

Hatha Yoga Instructor

Completed her 200 hour hatha yoga instructor certification at Kashish Yoga School in Goa, India (certified by the Yoga Alliance.)

Degrees (4)

Sociology

Queen's University

2003 to 2007

Communications

Ryerson University

2011 to 2012

200 Hour Hatha Yoga Instructor Certification

Kashish Yoga School

2017 to 2018

Mindfulness Instructor Certification

Healing Life Organization

2019 to 2020

Presentations

Presentations (3)

From Mindless to Mindful

This keynote addresses how to take care of our mental health through the practice of mindfulness. Dena shares useful mobile apps and exercises that we can all apply to our everyday routines to improve our overall wellness. By sharing realistic examples of how we can practice mindfulness at work, on the train and while walking this talk shares how to come back to the present moment in a way that sticks.

90% of Yoga is Off the Mat

This light-hearted keynote addresses the importance of taking time for self care. Through utilizing mental health practices such as yoga and mindfulness we can build a solid foundation for ourselves that prepares us for life's challenges. After building this foundation we are prepared to take on the outside world with a healthy mindset.

Achieving Your Goals With Mindfulness

This talk is specifically designed for corporate pros and anyone struggling to stay motivated during these challenging times. This talk will discuss how incorporating a daily mindfulness practice will not only improve mental and physical health, but it will act as a major pillar in reaching personal and professional goals in a healthy and uplifting way.

Workshops (2)

Hatha Yoga Class

1 hour

A one hour hatha yoga class that explores the fundamental postures which include standing, bending/twisting and back bends. We will work together with our breath, allowing mindfulness to be present throughout our practice and conclude with a guided meditation. (Available as a single yoga class or five class pass).

Introduction to Mindfulness

1 hour

Five introductory classes that explore the fundamentals required to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. This includes leanring how to develop a regular practice to lower anxiety and stress while assisting with goal setting. Each class will begin with a guided practice that students can take home and incoproate into their routines.

Past talks (3)

From Mindless to Mindful

UTMIBA Business Event

University of Toronto (Virtual)

November 21, 2020

90% of Yoga is Off the Mat

Mental Health Wellness Talk

West Chester University

September 18, 2020

Becoming Remotely Aware

Wellness Week

Suny Osewedo University

August 23, 2020

All (8)
Videos (3)
Photos (2)
Slides (1)
One sheet (1)
Press information (1)

90% of Yoga is Off the Mat | Dena Jackson | TEDxTrinityBellwoodsWomen

Becoming Remotely Aware

Dena Jackson's Speaking Reel

The Ego Podcast

Books & Articles (4)

How PR and Marketing Pros Can Use Meditation to Reduce Stress

The Ego Podcast

Pod Creatures: Mental Health in the Comedy Community

CBC: History of Comedy Records

Expertise (32)

Health & Well-being

Leadership

Entertainment & Art

Clients

TD Canada Trust

Scotiabank

TEDx

Toronto Metropolitan University

University of Toronto

West Chester University

Suny Oswego State University of New York

Toronto Botanical Gardens

Consumer Survivor Network

Sunnybrook Hospital

Sudbury District Catholic School Board

Allegany County Area on Aging

CHF BC, Well Being Conference

General Electric (Healthcare)

Kutztown University

Hydro Ottawa

US Army, Fort Wainwright Base, Alaska

Reviews

Testimonials (3)

We invited Dena as a closing keynote for our networking event at the IMI Business Association (University of Toronto Mississauga). Dena is an amazing speaker who helped students and industry professionals alike, by conveying the benefits of mindfulness and how to adjust to working remotely. Her calming demeanor was well received by all attendees who had just finished rigorous networking sessions. Attendees mentioned that they would love to implement the tools mentioned in her talk to improve their mental well-being. I really enjoyed her talk at our event and I would recommend her to any group looking to improve their mental health.
Jesica Kuruvilla
Verified
Dena was the closing keynote for BizNetworking, the largest networking event hosted by IMI Business Association [IBA] -the largest academic society at UTM. Her speech was well received by both the students and the industry representatives. Emphasizing the benefits of mindfulness while normalizing how this drastic shift might be challenging, Dena’s speech was relatable and interesting to listen to. I highly recommend her to any organization that advocates for their employees’ mental health.
Pinar K.
Verified
Dena has always been a pleasure to work with! She was an amazing wellness speaker for multiple corporate events that were hosted at Scotiabank. She is energetic, funny, relatable, and most importantly, so insightful and always leaves the crowd wanting more! She is a very passionate individual and a great speaker, that always provides an amazing message!
Susanne Fuda
Verified

Why choose me?

I'm sharing mindfulness tools with some added laughs to help you and your team reduce stress levels.