Speaking
Helen Hirsh Spence
Helen Hirsh Spence, speaker, writer, and age provocateur, explains why we must confront ageism and reframe the aging narrative to live longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives. Her mindset is longevity-focused!
Helen Delivers
- Helen tells the REAL story about the shift to an older demographic.
- She dispels age myths and tells the evidence-based story about longevity and its impact on individuals, businesses, organizations, and corporations.
- Helen’s messages are uplifting and provide hope, optimism, and a reality check about what it means to grow older this century.
Helen Connects
- Helen’s subject matter, messaging, enthusiasm, and energy are a testament to her ability
to engage audiences of all types. - Having been an educator, Helen is well aware of learning styles and preferences and uses a variety of strategies to engage with audiences and participants, whether in person or online.
- Her workshops and presentations are highly interactive.
Audience Takeaways
Participants will:
- Welcome their additional longevity and corresponding opportunities.
- Recognize age bias in themselves and others.
- Appreciate the benefits of age-diverse personal and professional networks and multigenerational workplaces.
Topics of Interest
Audiences and industries from various sectors will benefit from talks or workshops on relevant issues such as those noted below.
Helen is always happy to customize content to suit your needs and interests.
Age and Ageism
- Longevity literacy in the 21st century (the longevity dividend and mindset).
- Age as a strategic advantage and the benefits of age.
- Ageism; recognizing age bias, whether internalized, gendered, institutional, or elderspeak.
The Future of Work
- Multigenerational workforces are the new norm.
- Breaking down workplace age silos to build better organizational culture.
- The entrepreneurial mindset for older adults.
About Helen Hirsh Spence
A well-respected and sought-after thought leader, Helen has appeared on a TEDx stage, in major national media outlets, on television, radio, and podcasts. She believes intergenerational collaboration and age equity are essential to thriving personally, professionally and economically in the 21st century. Helen’s TEDx talk garnered over 100k views in its first month (July 2024) and was the fourth most-viewed TEDx talk worldwide during that same month.
An upcoming book will be published in early 2026. A deep dive into the opportunities that come with aging and longevity, the book challenges outdated perceptions of growing older. It offers insights into how to create meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in the later chapters of life.
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Previous Clients
Included but not limited to:
Bank of Montreal, U.S • Human Resource Council, Government of Canada • Conference Board of Canada • United Nations
• International Women’s Forum • Institute of Advanced Financial Planners • ADVOCIS (Financial Advisors Association of Canada)
• Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse • CanAge (National Seniors Advocacy Organization)
• Cannexus (Canada’s Career Development Conference) • Women’s Abuse Center of Toronto • Dove
• CABHI (Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation)