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Clint Cora


Motivational & Diversity Speaker, Author, Karate World Champion


About Clint Cora

Professional motivational keynote speaker and author Clint Cora’s life so far has been fascinating to say the very least. During his early years growing up in Toronto, Canada, he had to endure racism and emotional abuse. But these were nothing compared to the personal tragedy of his mother’s suicide. Despite these enormous hardships, Clint weathered the storms of adversity and went on to become a Karate World Champion while having a successful corporate career.

Based on his unique journey, Clint Cora is certainly somebody who knows about motivation and how to use it to become successful. He has been at rock bottom and not only has he survived, but he rose to the top. And now his mission is to help others overcome challenges and achieve success. Clint’s strategies for success and his motivational messages will help your group whether it’s a corporation, association, college, university or youth audience, rise to the top as well.

Keynotes and Speaking Topics

  • Kick Down Diversity Barriers For Business & Personal Success Since diversity is reality and here to stay, the development of skills to enable your people to function well in a diverse world is important for success. Here are some details of this keynote program: What diversity is and why it is important for business success; Real life inspiring diversity success examples from the business world; Multiple benefits of developing diversity skills; Awareness of stereotypes and areas to avoid in diversity; How to kick down barriers and develop skills useful in a diverse world; Fun group activities to explore diversity.
  • The Life Champion In You – Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Success This is Clint Cora’s signature motivational talk in keynote form and it covers many of the success principles from his book with the same title. This program covers the following: Mindset and attitude required for your business as well as personal success; Real life inspiring comfort zone expansion examples with demonstration; Macro and micro tools for effective success planning as well as monitoring; Effective solutions to overcome possible challenges stopping success; Tips to help your group become successful all round life champions; Multiple universal lessons from Clint’s own journey as well as from others; Entertaining martial arts and weaponry to illustrate key messages.

Books and Articles

  • The Life Champion In You
  • How To Get A Dream Job In Pharmaceutical Sales – Direct Inside Advice and Guidance From a Sales Manager

Career Highlights

  • MBA degree.
  • Canadian and World Martial Arts Championships
  • CSIA Level 2 certified ski instructor
  • NAUI Master Diver certified scuba diver – has dived all over the world and has had exciting close encounters with dolphins, rays as well as sharks.
  • A musician since childhood, Clint plays the piano, guitar and fronted rock bands during his teen to university years.

Client Reviews

  • “I have heard nothing but positive compliments from staff on your presentation, and everyone was thrilled to receive a copy of your latest book! Your message is simple, clear, and to the heart. I think everyone who heard you this morning was moved, challenged and inspired by your simple message on self-improvement. And you are a living example that it works! I will certainly be recommending you to other Directors in the City should they be looking for a top-flight motivational speaker!” – Business Services Transportation and Works Department, City of Mississauga
  • “Clint Cora is a dynamic speaker. The success he has garnered in sports and in business comes through clearly in his content and his delivery of an address. We have had the pleasure of hearing him on three occasions, and all three times have been impressed by his passion and commitment to excellence in the realm of public-speaking and leadership. We highly recommend Clint and are confident his contribution as a speaker will educate and motivate your listeners in a way that will leave a lasting positive impression.” – SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
  • “Your presentation was very insightful, informative and highly motivating. We were moved by your passion, enthusiasm and the interactive activities by which you were able to engage the group and keep us focused throughout the session.” – Business Services Branch, Ontario Government
  • “You are a great motivator and I was captivated by your enthusiasm and energy. Our people could not help talking about you following your presentation. Once again, the knowledge, information and enthusiasm you shared really had an impact on group and you left them wanting more.” – Roberts Pharmaceuticals
  • “We had the pleasure of having Mr. Clint Cora join our Kraft Town Hall meeting. Clint has shared with us a very inspirational story on expanding one’s comfort zone. The speech was extremely well received by our entire Customer Supply Chain group. Clint was very inspiring and convincing. Clint surely did captivate our attention and inspired a lot of us to be better people. I would highly recommend him to any organization that is looking for a motivational speaker.” – Kraft Canada
  • “I found Clint’s speech very motivational and energizing. His display of martial arts, and his story about the one-legged skier, masterfully illustrated the points about how to keep on-track with life goals and ambitions. I would definitely love to hear more presentations from this accomplished speaker!” – KPMG
  • “Clint Cora is a true champion of his own life, most importantly he will inspire you to find the champion in you and awaken the giant within you. His practical approach to success is very profound and easy to follow. Terrific speaker, I would encourage everyone to hear from our life champion, Clint Cora, and you will be the next!” – Honeywell
  • “A very thoughtful provoking speech with periodic breaks of humor too! Content and fun makes this great speech.” – Edward Jones Investments
  • “I liked your use of visual aids. The martial arts demonstration was a great addition to your speech and added emphasis on your points.” – Business Development Bank of Canada