Wayne Hinds
President • TRUTH Communications Media & Publications
Canada •
$1,501 - $5,000
About
1. I published a book on AI and personal data six months before ChatGPT launched — which means I saw this coming, and your audience will trust that context. 2. I make complex topics feel personal and urgent — not academic. People leave my conversations with something they can actually do today. 3. I have a story that spans 20+ years in corporate data, a published book on Audible, and a publishing company that has helped 20+ authors — three angles any host can build an episode around. 4. I speak to real concerns your audience is already having: Why does my phone seem to listen to me? What does Google actually know? How do I protect my family in the AI age? 5. I am a Black Canadian author and entrepreneur in the AI space — a voice and perspective that is genuinely underrepresented in this conversation, and that resonates deeply with diverse audiences.
Speaking Topics
Signature Programs (4)
Most people know that companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon collect personal data. Very few understand the scale of what that data is actually worth — or how it is being used to shape their purchasing decisions, political beliefs, career opportunities, and daily behaviour. This session cuts through the noise and gives audiences a clear, jargon-free understanding of the real economy of personal data in the AI age. Wayne draws on 20+ years of data and analytics experience and his book Reclaim Your Digital Gold — published six months before ChatGPT became a household name — to deliver a session that is equal parts eye-opening and immediately actionable. Attendees leave knowing exactly what is happening, why it matters, and what they can do about it today.
Key Takeaways
- A clear, plain-language understanding of how personal data is collected, profiled, and monetised by AI-driven platforms
- The three most important questions every professional should be asking about the tools and platforms their organisation uses
- Five practical steps to take immediately to reclaim digital power — no technical background required
- Confidence to have informed conversations about AI and data with colleagues, clients, and family members
Audience
Business professionals · HR teams · Entrepreneurs · Community organisations · General public · Corporate town halls · Chamber of Commerce audiences · Public library programs
Format
Duration
30 minutes (keynote) · 45–60 minutes (full session) · 90 minutes (workshop with exercises)
Delivery
Artificial intelligence is not coming for jobs — it is already here, quietly reshaping what skills matter, how decisions get made, and what organisations actually need from their people. Most HR professionals and business leaders are navigating this shift without a roadmap, making hiring and workforce decisions based on assumptions that are already out of date. This session gives leaders the grounded, practical perspective they need to lead confidently through the AI transition — without the hype, the fear, or the vendor pitch. Drawing on two decades of corporate data and analytics experience, Wayne delivers real frameworks for thinking about AI readiness, workforce capability, and organisational change in plain language that every leader in the room can use.
Key Takeaways
- A clear framework for understanding what AI actually does in the workplace — separating hype from operational reality
- The three workforce questions every leader must be able to answer before their next hiring cycle
- How to build a culture of AI readiness without triggering resistance, fear, or disengagement in your team
- Practical guidance on evaluating AI tools and platforms through a people-first, risk-aware lens
Audience
HR professionals and associations · People leaders and managers · C-suite and senior leadership teams · Business owners and entrepreneurs · Professional development programs · HRPA and SHRM chapters
Format
Duration
45 minutes (keynote) · 60–75 minutes (full session with Q&A) · Half-day workshop
Delivery
The businesses that will thrive in the next five years are not necessarily the ones with the biggest AI budgets — they are the ones whose leaders understand what AI can and cannot do, and make smart, strategic decisions accordingly. This session is built for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and executives who want to use AI as a competitive advantage without handing over their data, their identity, or their edge to platforms they don't understand. Wayne combines his 20+ years of data and digital strategy experience with real-world examples from working with businesses of all sizes to deliver a session that is honest, practical, and immediately applicable — no jargon, no hype, no vendor agenda.
Key Takeaways
- A practical AI readiness framework small and mid-size businesses can apply immediately without a technology team
- The five biggest mistakes business leaders make when adopting AI — and how to avoid each one
- How to evaluate, adopt, and get real ROI from AI tools without sacrificing data security or brand authenticity
- A clear personal action plan: what to do in the next 30 days to position your business for the AI-driven marketplace
Audience
Entrepreneurs and small business owners · Startup founders · Corporate executives and senior managers · Chamber of Commerce and business association members · Economic development programs · Accelerators and incubators
Format
Duration
45–60 minutes (keynote) · 90 minutes (workshop) · Half-day (deep-dive with exercises and strategy planning)
Delivery
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