Carlin Nordstrom - Canadian Motivational Speaker

Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success

Navigating Life's Challenges

With Confidence

Empowering youth and inspiring communities across Canada with a story of overcoming adversity.

A battle through racism transformed into positive motivation to form a progressive plan to reach the professional hockey ranks.

who i am ?

Carlin Nordstrom

Transforming

Stuggle to Success

I speak from life experience and from the heart. I have a great passion for inspiring others with my story of overcoming adversity and achieving success.

9+ years motivational speaking

KISIK Youth Camp Leader / Director

I’m a member of the Poundmaker First Nation. I grew up in Warman, Saskatchewan playing in their minor hockey system, battling through racism as the only First Nations player on my team.

From the Saskatchewan Junior hockey league to a scholarship to Western Michigan University and NCAA Division 1 Hockey, I was promoted to assistant captain followed by a 4 year professional hockey career, the highlight being 2 games with the Ottawa Senators.

Motivational Speaker & Mentor

Unlocking Your Inner

Strength and

Achieve Success

We are all faced with challenges throughout our lives. Carlin’s story of overcoming adversity, implementing leadership skills and developing teamwork is one your group needs to hear.

Motivational Speaking

With a passion for empowering young minds, through engaging talks and interactive sessions, I'm able to connect with youth on a personal level, addressing challenges and instilling confidence and purpose.

Warrior Spirit Workshop

The Warrior Spirit is a dynamic and empowering workshop designed to inspire and cultivate the potential of young men as they navigate the journey of personal growth, leadership, and a positive mindset.

Health & Wellness Workshop

The Health and Wellness Workshop is carefully crafted to educate and address the unique challenges and opportunities that today's youth face in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Lateral Violence Workshop

Lateral Violence Workshops are interactive and informative sessions designed to address and combat the pervasive issue of lateral violence within our schools, communities and organizations.

how it works ?

How do we

Approch?

Here are four steps to book Carlin as a motivational speaker for an event …

1

Initial Inquiry and Availability Check

You may call our office directly, visit the contact page, or click any contact button, complete the short form, and submit. I look forward to hearing from you .

2

Discussion and Customization

I'll contact you to discuss the event in detail, understand the goals, theme, audience, and any specific requirements or expectations you may have.

3

Contract and Logistics

After the details are agreed upon including scheduling a date for the engagement, I'll send a formal agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the engagement.

4

Preparation and Promotion

I'll begin preparation for the presentation and collaborate with you and/or your team as to any promotional materials, marketing efforts, or any other details agreed upon.

why choose Carlin ?

Empowering you to embrace adversity &

Create

Lasting Results

Carlin’s story of overcoming adversity, implementing leadership skills and developing teamwork is one your group needs to hear.

Experience & Expertise

Personalized Approach

Support & Accountability

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client testimonial impact

Key Takeaways on

Carlin Nordstrom

Carlin delivered his speech to our entire student population of over 400 students ranging from grades 9-12. Carlin discussed the great challenges he faced and how perseverance and work ethic led to his success. Carlin’s message of being an indigenous athlete was impactful to our student population where nearly half of our students identify as FNMI. Carlin came with a slideshow and post cards that the students appreciated and lined-up to have signed by him. Carlin’s presentation aligns with our school goals as we strive to provide positive experiences to students to motivate them towards success.His message was well received by students and staff.

Mr. Carlin Nordstrom visited our school on Wednesday March 16 and he was able to engage students from grade 4 all the way up to grade 12. His presentation brought hope and excitement to our students who asked numerous questions about Carlin’s personal and professional life. It is very difficult to find presenters who can speak to such a diverse age group and still make an impact. I have invited Mr. Nordstrom to return for a further two presentations where he will work with our athletes. Mr. Carlin Nordstrom will be a game changer for any facility he might visit. Engage your students in a meaningful way and book him for a presentation.

His whole message and meaning is believing in yourself and always maintaining a positive attitude. If you want to succeed in life you have to work harder than anyone else. Set goals that will help you achieve moving further. Even when things get rough you still have to push through and never give up. Good things will hit you and your time will come. His presentation showed that if you want something, work for it. Carlin had to work for it and it got him into the NHL. He never gave up and always kept pushing even when times were hard. He also encouraged other players. He never gave up. His advice was very inspiring.

My thoughts on the presentation are kinda somewhat relatable. I always believe in myself when I'm usually feeling down or if someone is judging me if I like something, I always surround myself with positive people who support me for who I am and what I like doing, I always have a positive attitude in tough situations, I always make sure I can communicate with people. I never give up my passions or dreams because I like what I do (drawing/art) it's one of the many things that makes me happy if I'm grumpy, mad, sad, Ect.

I thought his speech was intense and powerful. His words had so much meaning because he presented his life experience with racism, bullying, and lack of faith from others. I can relate to being discriminated against. Although through all the hatred I have been surrounded in, I still had faith that I can change the way people see me. His advice was incredible, because every obstacle I had to face was related to his obstacles.

Carlin speaks from life experience and from heart and past experiences. He has a great passion for inspiring people with his stories about overcoming adversities. His presentation taught me to believe in myself, just like he did when his goal was to play in the NCAA, and he also taught me to never give up, as he had a low scoring junior season but still managed to play in the NHL. A very touching part of the presentation is when he talked about the racism he faced. I feel this racism in today's day and age because I'm Arab. People, even in school, would go as far as calling me a ‘terrorist’, and other derogatory names. Carlin Nordstrom has a great presentation that gave me motivation to chase my goals and dreams, no matter what kind of adversity I face.

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