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Linda Nazareth

Speaker

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Future of Work Economist, Megatrends & Strategic Foresight Expert

Linda Nazareth is Canada’s leading future of work economist who predicted remote work’s rise years before the pandemic. As a five-time published author and former Business News Network Senior Economic Analyst, Linda Nazareth transforms complex economic trends into actionable workforce strategies for corporate leaders. Organizations choose Linda Nazareth when they need an economist who makes demographic shifts, technological disruption, and workplace transformation practical for strategic planning.

Keynote Speeches

Virtual Keynotes & Webinars
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The Super Seven: The Soft Skills Leaders Need in a Tough World

We are in a world in flux with megatrends reshaping our economy. The leaders that meet the challenges head on will need to have a set of skills that can be called ‘The Super Seven’ a set of characteristics that include resilience, creativity, empathy, motivation and self-awareness, curiosity, service orientation and teaching and mentoring. These may be thought of as soft skills, but in fact are power skills and the leaders that use them will be the ones that can best navigate the future.

In this compelling presentation, economist and futurist Linda Nazareth sketches out the challenges for leaders and then talks about why the Super Seven will serve them as they help their teams deal with disruption. Using stories and examples, she combines content with entertainment making the case for why the the organizations and leaders that tap into the Super Seven will have an edge in a world where every advantage matters.

Working It Out: Getting Ready for the Redefined World of Work

It is a watershed moment, a time when everything is on the table and we can choose our own destiny. In the wake of a pandemic that showed us that work can be done a lot more places than in an office, individuals and organizations are making decisions that will shape the future of work for decades to come.

It is not just about where we work, however. On a planet that is experiencing a climate emergency with an aging population and robots that are getting smarter by the minute, everything is in flux. Everything needs to be reimagined to accommodate the changes, and that includes work.

This presentation is based on her book of the same title where Linda Nazareth uses her extensive experience as an economist analyzing the labour market to explore the issues that are transforming the way in which we work in a post-pandemic world.

With the goal of helping her audience stay ahead of these changes, Linda offers practical strategies to help individuals and organizations adapt to the rapidly evolving changes to office environments, workers’ values, and the future of work.

Economorphics: The Economic Trends Changing Today into Tomorrow

From globalization to urbanization to dealing with demographic change, the world we know is morphing into a different planet with different economic opportunities and challenges.

What are the trends taking today into tomorrow, and what are the trends that are resulting from the shift? In ‘Economorphics’ , Linda Nazareth talks about the dozens of things she sees happening, and the challenges – and opportunities they present to the economy, the labour market and the financial markets – and to your industry as well.

 

The Global Economy in Context

Europe, the U.S., oil prices, interest rates, population change, currency markets, the markets and more – what is the big picture and how do you make the right decisions to stay ahead of the curve? How does Canada fit into the mix – and how do you plan for your own industry and investments?

In this presentation, Linda Nazareth looks at the economic outlook, the opportunities in the face of challenges, and the way that the larger picture will affect your own business interests.

 

Your Place in the Big World: A Kick-Off to Your Strategic Planning Exercises

Is your organization looking to the future with an eye to re-thinking strategy? As a kick-off to your strategic planning sessions, let Linda Nazareth give you a big picture view of the world with an eye to where your organization fits with the future. Presentations will be tailored to your organization, incorporating your specific demographic and economic concerns.

An Economist’s View of Climate Change

Wildfires, floods, hurricanes – climate change is disturbing planet Earth, and the impacts will extend to the economy. Every industry, from energy to the arts will be impacted.

How should organizations put climate change in their strategic plans?

What does it all mean for investments, for ESG activation, and the financial markets?

What should we be thinking about when it comes to climate change and work?

In this thought-provoking presentation, Linda Nazareth casts her economist’s eye on the impact of environmental change on the economy, giving her audiences both food for thought and practical takeaways on how to get ready for a future in flux.

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Linda is an experienced and skilled event moderator who can draw on her own expertise to the degree required to help your organization and its leaders tell their own story.

Audience reviews:

  • Linda was a very dynamic, knowledgeable speaker with relevant information/data to my job and my future.

    - Attendee, Alberta Corporate Human Resources Event
  • Linda was awesome, and our advisors really appreciated her commentary. - Corporate Affairs Producer, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
  • Your presentation was extremely informative and thought provoking! Many of our members requested a copy of your presentation as a reference tool to look back on.

    - Calgary Region Home Builders Association
  • Your presentation was of great value to the participants and was described as being both thought provoking and intelligent. We enjoyed the opportunity to work with you.

    - Canadian Society of Club Managers
  • Linda was a very dynamic, knowledgeable speaker with relevant information/data to my job and my future.

    - Attendee, Alberta Corporate Human Resources Event
  • Linda was awesome, and our advisors really appreciated her commentary. - Corporate Affairs Producer, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
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Speaker Biography

Linda Nazareth

Canada’s Premier Future of Work Economist & Strategic Foresight Expert

Claim to Fame: Linda Nazareth is the economist who predicted remote work’s rise years before the pandemic. With 25+ years forecasting economic trends, she combines deep economic expertise with practical strategic insights that help organizations navigate workforce transformation. As Canada’s first full-time on-air economist and five-time published author, Linda Nazareth delivers research-backed presentations that turn complex economic trends into actionable business strategies.

Short Bio

Speaker Linda Nazareth’s unique combination of television broadcasting experience, government economic analysis, and private sector insights makes her one of North America’s most accessible authorities on workplace transformation. Her decade as Business News Network’s Senior Economic Analyst, combined with her role as Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, gives Linda Nazareth unparalleled perspective on how economic forces reshape organizational strategy. Corporate audiences gain practical frameworks for adapting to demographic shifts, technological disruption, and evolving workforce expectations through her engaging, data-driven presentations.

Why Organizations Choose Linda Nazareth

Forward-thinking business leaders and HR executives choose Linda Nazareth when they need an economist who can translate complex demographic and economic trends into clear strategic direction. Unlike theoretical economists, Linda Nazareth brings real-world broadcasting experience that makes economic concepts accessible to diverse corporate audiences.

Organizations value Linda Nazareth’s ability to connect macroeconomic trends with practical workforce planning. Her presentations don’t just identify what’s changing—they provide specific strategies for talent acquisition, retention, and organizational restructuring in response to demographic shifts and technological advancement.

Corporate audiences walk away with concrete understanding of how economic forces will impact their industry, plus actionable frameworks for adapting their workforce strategies to maintain competitive advantage.

Linda Nazareth brings:

• 25+ years of economic forecasting and labor market analysis
• Proven television broadcasting skills that make complex topics engaging
• Five published books on economic trends and workplace transformation
• Senior Fellow credentials at Canada’s leading policy think-tank
• Strategic insights from government, banking, and media sector experience

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Biography

Originally Canada’s Only Full-Time On-Air Economist

Linda Nazareth carved out a unique niche in Canadian media as Business News Network’s Senior Economic Analyst for over a decade. While other economists remained in academic or government roles, Linda Nazareth pioneered the field of broadcast economics, making complex economic concepts accessible to business audiences across North America.

Her television experience fundamentally shapes how Linda Nazareth approaches corporate presentations. She understands that economic data becomes powerful only when audiences can connect it to their specific business challenges and strategic decisions.

Strategic Economic Research Authority

As Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Linda Nazareth’s conducted original research on population change and economic transformation that directly influences Canadian policy discussions. Her research focuses on demographic shifts, workplace evolution, and economic adaptation strategies that help organizations prepare for structural changes in the labor market.

Linda Nazareth’s policy work ensures her corporate presentations reflect not just current economic conditions, but the regulatory and demographic forces that will shape business environments over the next decade. Her research has been cited by government agencies, major financial institutions, and international business publications.

Five-Time Published Author on Economic Transformation

Linda Nazareth’s latest book, Working It Out: Getting Ready for the Redefined World of Work, synthesizes years of research on post-pandemic workplace transformation with practical strategies for organizational adaptation. Her previous works, including Work is not a Place and Economorphics: The Trends Turning Today into Tomorrow, established her as a leading voice on economic forecasting and workplace evolution.

Each book represents Linda Nazareth’s ability to identify emerging economic trends years before they become mainstream business concerns. Corporate audiences benefit from this forward-thinking approach, gaining early insights into workforce changes that will impact their industries.

Diverse Sector Expertise from Government to Media

Linda Nazareth’s career progression from government economist to senior banking analyst to media personality provides her with unique cross-sector perspective on how economic forces impact different organizational structures. Her government experience in labor market planning, combined with private sector financial analysis and media communication skills, creates a comprehensive understanding of economic trends and their practical implications.

This diverse background allows Linda Nazareth to customize her presentations for specific industries while maintaining focus on universal economic principles that drive organizational change. Whether addressing healthcare executives, manufacturing leaders, or technology companies, she connects macroeconomic trends with sector-specific strategic challenges.

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Event Resources:

– – Hi-Res Photo SPEAKER INTRODUCTION The world we live in is morphing into a new one as we speak. That can be a scary concept, but Linda Nazareth thinks it is an exciting one as well. Linda is an economist, author, columnist, broadcaster, podcaster and speaker. The Senior Fellow for Economics and Population Change at policy think-tank the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, she is an expert in demographic and economic trends. Linda’s new book is Working it Out: Getting Ready for the Redefined World of Work. A look at the future of work in the wake of the pandemic, it is a readable and engaging look at the way that the megatrends changing the world will re-shape our realities. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Linda Nazareth.