Speaking
Your audience watches AI do real workLive, on real business problems
Colin solves real business problems live, on stage, then your audience leaves with workflows they can use Monday morning.
“You received perfect scores on our speaker feedback forms.” MacKay CEO Forums chair.

Speaking Topics
Choose your focus
All talks can be tailored to your industry, audience level, and specific challenges.
Duration
60-90 minute keynote, or a half-day working session
Format
Keynote with live AI demonstration, optional hands-on working session
Outcomes
- Understand why AI changes the economics of the work, not just the toolset
- See the business case for AI fluency in numbers a board recognizes
- Work with AI as a thought partner: role, context, task, and why context decides quality
- Watch real executive work done live: research, board prep, analysis, communications
- Leave with the path for your business: People, Processes, Possibilities, and the first 90 days
Duration
60-90 minutes
Format
Interactive demonstration + hands-on practice
Outcomes
- See what AI does on real work, not the hype version
- Leave with a few workflows the team can run right away
- Know when to use AI and when to keep it out of the loop
- Get the security and governance questions answered
Duration
45-75 minutes
Format
Live problem-solving + strategic discussion
Outcomes
- Use AI as a thinking partner, not just another tool
- Hand off the research and analysis that eats your week
- Bring the same standard to how your team adopts it
- Set the tone so AI use spreads past the early adopters
Duration
90-120 minutes
Format
Case studies + implementation planning
Outcomes
- Spot the workflows worth building first
- Build a 90-day plan the team can follow
- Answer the adoption and change-management questions early
- Show the value in terms the board can see
Customization:All talks can be tailored to your industry, audience level, and specific challenges. We'll work with you to ensure maximum relevance and impact.

What makes this different
Not another lecture. A live, interactive demonstration.
01
Real problems
Your audience submits real challenges. We tackle them live, on stage. No scripts.
02
Immediate application
Attendees follow along on their devices. They build workflows during the session.
03
Workflows they keep
Your audience leaves with two or three workflows they can run Monday, matched to their role.
What the live demonstration includes
- 01How to set up and prompt AI to get outputs you would send
- 02Workflows your audience can run the next morning
- 03When to trust AI, and when to override it
Testimonials
What event organizers say
Feedback from leaders who've brought Colin to their events
The AI Talk Colin delivered to my forum was engaging, relevant, and perfectly pitched for a CEO audience. My members walked away with real clarity on what AI means for their organizations.

Brent Cantelon
Chair, MacKay CEO Forums
Colin and Tony delivered AI training for our management team, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. They provided practical, actionable strategies that our team began immediately incorporating into their daily workflows. I highly recommend them to any organization looking to build AI confidence.

Bridgitte Anderson
President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Colin's AI Talk gave my forum members a clear, practical understanding of how using AI effectively can accelerate both their personal and their companies day to day productivity and amplify insights. Colin brings a great level of energy to his presentations and effectively engaged the leaders in the room. My members said it was a very timely and impactful session.

Katie Bennett
Master Certified Chair, MacKay CEO Forums
Colin's AI session was exactly what our group needed. He made a complex topic accessible and actionable, and the conversation it sparked among our members lasted well beyond the session itself. He is continually rated one of the most relevant and impactful speakers we have.

Sue Matheson
Co-founder, High Impact Lab
Even though my CEO members at first weren't excited about 'another AI presentation', they all said that Colin's presentation really got them thinking differently about how to approach their own company's AI journey. Colin did an excellent job of tying the learnings to practical application!

Oliver Baezner
Certified Chair, MacKay CEO Forums
Colin, you received perfect scores on our speaker feedback forms. Congrats my members all thought your talk was outstanding!

Tim Dumas
MacKay CEO Forums
No home run speaking for us today. A home run with bases loaded. Great job You walked the talk. My members valued your excellent content and appreciated your engaging delivery.

Larry Ohlhauser
Master Certified Chair, MacKay CEO Forums
Colin's AI session at our national convention was exactly what our franchisees needed - practical, relatable, and immediately actionable. He made AI approachable for beginners and avid AI users in the room and had them excited about what's possible.

Stuart Burns
President, SpeedPro Canada
Colin delivered a fantastic session for our executive peer group. Members left with a clearer understanding of AI, real enthusiasm to start using it, and a genuine sense of awe at what's now possible.

Matt Jackson
Chair, High Impact Labs
I brought Colin in to one of our High Impact Lab executive peer groups to help demystify AI. His talk completely hit the mark with our group. He has a talent for cutting through the noise and showing executives what really matters when it comes to leveraging AI to drive efficiency. The feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive.

Erin Sills
Co-Founder and Partner, High Impact Lab Inc.
After hearing Colin present to a group of business leaders, we knew he would be a great fit for our district. He worked with our leadership team in the Chilliwack School District and connected with everyone in the room. What stood out most was his ability to meet people where they were at, whether they were just beginning to explore AI or already using it in their work. He provided practical, relevant strategies our team could apply immediately, and walked away with tools to improve efficiency, save time, and support their day-to-day work. He reads the room well and adjusts in real time to ensure the learning is meaningful for everyone. I would highly recommend him to any organization looking to build capacity in this area.

Jason Kemp
Principal, Chilliwack School District (SD33)

Meet your speaker
Colin Cox
Colin uses AI on real operating problems every day, and on stage he does the work live. He spent over a decade as an operator and COO, including running Activision's Demonware studio, then eight years coaching CEOs and leadership teams. He is a member of the Alan Weiss Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame.
As co-founder of The Work Smarter Company, he's trained hundreds of executives and teams to use AI for measurable productivity gains, not just theoretical potential.
His approach: skip the hype, show the work, deliver results.
Interactive, not lecture-based
Live demonstrations with real business problems
Practical, not theoretical
Attendees leave with workflows they can use Monday morning
Customized, not generic
Tailored to your industry and audience needs
How to book Colin
Simple, straightforward booking process
1
Check availability
Submit your event details and preferred dates. We'll respond within 24 hours.
2
Customize your session
We'll discuss your audience, objectives, and desired outcomes to tailor the content.
3
Confirm details
Finalize logistics, A/V requirements, and pre-event preparation.
What's included
- Pre-event consultation to customize content
- Audience engagement materials (prompts, worksheets)
- Post-event resources and follow-up
- Optional: Recording rights (discuss during booking)
Book Colin for your next event
Limited availability. Book early to secure your preferred date.