Frank O'Dea
Keynote Speaker: Celebrated Entrepreneur & Humanitarian
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Frank O'Dea Biography
Frank O’Dea’s life went off the rails in his early teens. Within a few years, he was living in 50-cent-a-night flop houses in Toronto’s bowery district where simply surviving was a challenge. Against all odds, at the age of 23, with the courage to hope for a better life, and the spirit to forge ahead, O’Dea began the long road back. Fighting the formidable obstacles that hold back the homeless, the impoverished and the destitute, he overcame and rejoined society.
Then, as if that were not enough, he turned that same determination to the many obstacles in life that we all face. Within a few short years, he co-founded The Second Cup, which soon became the largest chain of gourmet coffees and teas in the country. Building on that success, he went on to co-found Proshred Security, a company that pioneered the entire industry of on-site document destruction. This company soon became an international organization with franchised operations in Canada, Europe and the United States.
Early on, O’Dea took steps to give back to the community. He began by serving on the boards of directors of charities and not-for-profit organizations. But the entrepreneur’s desire to innovate and build was not to be denied. In 1985 he co-founded Street Kids International, an organization developed to help homeless children in third world countries, through education and self-reliance programs. A few years later, he became the founding Chair of War Child (Canada), an organization that provides assistance against suffering and abuse of children in war affected countries. In the same year, O’Dea co-founded the Canadian Landmine Foundation, an organization that raises funds for the dismantling of minefields around the world. He went on to initiate that organization’s most successful fund raising program, “Night of a Thousand Dinners”, with participation of people in 29 countries, raising millions of dollars.
Over the course of his career, O'Dea has been awarded the Ontario Volunteer Award, Lifetime Board Member Renascent Treatment Foundation, Paul Harris Awards, Doctor of Laws Royal Roads University, Doctor of Laws Carlton University and Officer of the Order of Canada.
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What topics does Frank O'Dea speak about?
Frank O'Dea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Motivational, Business Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Finance and Personal Growth.
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Frank O'Dea generally travels from Ottawa, ON, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Frank O'Dea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Entrepreneurship and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Frank O'Dea for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Frank O'Dea generally travels from Ottawa, ON, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Hogan, Gary Vaynerchuk and Chris Gardner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frank O'Dea for an upcoming event.
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Frank ODeas powerful story brought attendees at the recent ICPA meeting in Montreal to their feet. The room filled with thunderous applause with some people actually wiping tears from their eyes. In a dramatic, surprising and at times deeply moving presentation, Frank took the audience on his inspiring journey from living on the streets of Toronto to becoming one of this country's most celebrated entrepreneurs and an internationally recognized advocate for hope. But Frank also did something quite remarkable - he made every single person in that room incredibly proud to be a Canadian, something many will never forget. From ICPA newsletter (Insurance Conference Planners Association)
Greeen Meetings Now Inc. - Dec 21 2011 -
Frank's message to the 400 sales reps in the room was inspiring, but it was even more than that. Frank was able to show everyone in the room the the three keys that he used over and over again to become so sucessful, He also showed them how they could use these same keys to take their business to the next level.
Cairncroft Management Ltd - Oct 30 2010
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How do I book Frank O'Dea to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Frank O'Dea for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Frank O'Dea, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Frank O'Dea or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Frank O'Dea for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Frank O'Dea, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Frank O'Dea, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Frank O'Dea speak about?
Frank O'Dea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Motivational, Business Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Finance and Personal Growth. -
Where does Frank O'Dea travel from?
Frank O'Dea generally travels from Ottawa, ON, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Frank O'Dea?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Frank O'Dea for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Frank O'Dea for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Frank O'Dea or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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