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Georges - Athlete, Entrepreneur and Speaker

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Because he delivers an authentic message, grounded in real-life experience, that inspires leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.

Absolutely. The content is tailored to your goals, your audience, and the context of your event to create a real and lasting impact.

After completing the contact form, Georges’ team will support you throughout the planning process — from the first discussion to the day of the event.

Georges speaks at high schools and CEGEPs as often as he does at corporate events, organizations, and public engagements. He adapts his message to each audience: motivation and resilience for young people, leadership and team cohesion for organizations, as well as diversity, inclusion, and social engagement for public conferences.

A typical conference lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, followed by a Q&A session where students can interact directly with him. Georges combines impactful stories from his NHL career with practical messages about discipline, perseverance, respect, and life choices, all delivered in an accessible and interactive manner.

As a member of the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, Georges is one of the most committed voices in professional sports on the issues of inclusion and diversity. He draws on his own experience as a Black player who navigated racism, intimidation and prejudice all the way to the highest stages of the NHL, to deliver a message rooted in reality. His keynotes go beyond inspiration: they provide concrete tools to build fairer, more inclusive environments, whether in the workplace, schools or sport.

Yes. Each conference is customized based on a preliminary discussion with the school, company, or organization. You can choose to focus on academic motivation, health and physical activity, diversity and inclusion, bullying prevention, or team performance, and Georges will adjust the content, examples, and duration accordingly.

Georges is a committed vegan athlete who shares his personal journey, transition experience, and insights on nutrition, hydration, and overall health. He uses BGL Nutrition and its tools, such as hydration mapping, to explain how better nutritional choices can improve energy, recovery, and performance for both young people and adults.

Rates vary depending on the duration, type of event, location, language (French/English), and format (in-person or virtual). The team provides a detailed proposal after discussing your context and objectives, including travel expenses and optional workshops or complementary activities if desired.

Georges is fully bilingual in French and English and can deliver his conference in either language, or host an event bilingually. This allows him to connect with both French-speaking audiences in Quebec and English-speaking audiences across Canada and internationally.

He shares powerful moments from his 13 seasons in the NHL: on-ice fights, media pressure, injuries, but also locker room solidarity and relationships with fans. He also speaks about his journey as an activist, entrepreneur, and vegan to show that success is not defined by statistics alone, but by the impact you leave on those around you.

In general, all that is needed is a room suited to the number of participants, a sound system with a microphone, and a projector or screen if you would like to include visuals, along with an on-site contact person for logistics. For virtual conferences, a reliable Internet connection, a stable videoconferencing platform, and basic technical support are recommended.

Many schools and organizations use anonymous questionnaires, classroom discussions, or internal surveys to measure the impact on motivation, team cohesion, or awareness. Upon request, Georges and his team can also suggest follow-up activities, such as reflection exercises, challenges, or workshops, to help extend the conference’s key messages over time.