Engage the Room
Keynote Speakers, Emcees, Facilitators & Workshops

Your event deserves more than a speaker. It deserves someone who owns the room — who reads the audience, adapts in real time, & makes every person feel like they’re part of something
That’s what Engage the Room delivers: professional keynote speakers, emcees, facilitators & workshop leaders who turn passive attendance into active participation.
  • 34 years in business
  • 92% Rebooking Rate
  • 1,100+ Org'n Served

Our top 3 repeat clients have hired us 225, 117 & 114 times

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Testimonials

"Thank you again for all you did to bring our event to life AGAIN this year! We are thrilled with how things played out!

Sarah Dawn & Roger, you both were FANTASTIC EMCEES. You did an amazing job! You were SO FUNNY, SO GOOD, SO AMAZING!!"

Erin McKinley - Coast Capital Credit Union

"YES! TOTALLY ABSOLUTELY COMPLETELY HAPPY. I am patting myself on my back for reaching out to you to be our keynote. BEST THING I DID FOR THIS EVENT!

Audrey Jewel - Annual Summit PMI Hawaii

"Behind the scenes he provided so much value that no one in the audience ever saw — but that I appreciated deeply.

He was so important to making the conference run effectively. A PRO EMCEE is the angel you didn’t know you need. He provided value upon value — PRICELESS! Thank you for the wonderful working relationship we are building."

Sibar, Scotiabank Leadership Summit

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Keynotes

"Roger is one of the BEST SPEAKERS I have EVER SEEN!"

  • Motivational Keynotes
  • Conference Openers & Closers
  • Custom Engagement Keynotes

A keynote that doesn’t just inspire — it activates. Every person in the room is part of the experience.

Pro Emcees

"I didn't know I needed an Emcee until we had one! Now we're NEVER going back!

  • Conference Emcees
  • Awards Galas
  • Corporate Events
  • Fundraisers

A host who owns the room so you don’t have to. Energy, timing & audience connection that makes your event feel effortless.

Retreats

"Can Roger stay and work here every day?!?!"

  • Leadership Retreats
  • Team Retreats
  • Strategic Planning Retreats

Multi-day experiences that combine engagement, purpose & connection. Your team leaves aligned, energized & closer.

Workshops

"It was LIFE-CHANGING! I wish there had more time!"

  • Pressure Cooker Confidence
  • Engagement Design
  • Custom Workshops

Hands-on sessions that build skills through play, practice & real-time feedback. Not lectures — experiences.

Facilitation

“Our faculty raved: ‘I could’ve listened all day... the best training I’ve ever attended”

  • Strategic Facilitation
  • Conference Facilitation
  • Panel Moderation

Expert facilitation that turns meetings into momentum. Structure, energy & engagement — so your agenda actually delivers.

What Engage the Room Does for Your Event

  • A host who owns the room — so you don't have to
  • Energy that keeps people present, not checking phones
  • Structure that makes your agenda feel effortless
  • Connection that turns a crowd into a community
  • Confidence that your event is in expert hands

In simple terms: Engage the Room is professional keynote speaking, emceeing, facilitation, workshops & retreats — delivered by experienced performers who know how to hold a room and make every person feel included.

Want Deeper Engagement?

Layer it in :)

High-impact events work best when they’re designed as a system.

By combining the right elements upfront,

 

energy lasts longer,
participation runs deeper,
& the experience delivers exceptional ROI.

 

That might look like:

  • Pairing Engage the Room with Impact & Purpose to explode connection & meaning,
  • Layering Live Event Energy into a full-day Emcee experience to add surprise & joy, 
  • Thoughtfully weaving Everyone Plays into an evening event that people talk about long after.
  • Opening with one of Roger's keynotes to set the energy before everyone plays.

Your event deserves more than a speaker.
It deserves someone who engages the room.

Corporate Emcees & Keynote Speakers FAQ

Everything you need to know about booking a professional keynote speaker or emcee with Engagement Unlimited.

What is Engage the Room?

Engage the Room is Engagement Unlimited's core offer: professional keynote speakers, emcees, facilitators & workshop leaders who turn passive attendance into active participation. Instead of a speaker who talks AT your audience, you get someone who owns the room, reads the audience, adapts in real time & makes every person feel like they're part of something.

What does a corporate emcee do?

A professional emcee hosts your event so you don't have to. That means owning the energy, keeping the agenda on track, connecting with the audience between segments & making the whole event feel effortless from open to close. Conference emcees, awards galas, corporate events & fundraisers all rely on this structure & connection to keep the room engaged.

“Thank you again for all you did to bring our event to life AGAIN this year! We are thrilled with how things played out! Sarah Dawn & Roger, you both were FANTASTIC EMCEES. You did an amazing job! You were SO FUNNY, SO GOOD, SO AMAZING!!— Erin McKinley, Coast Capital Credit Union
What makes a good corporate keynote speaker?

A good keynote speaker doesn't just inspire, they activate the room. That means motivational keynotes, conference openers & closers, and custom engagement keynotes built to make every person in the audience part of the experience, not a passive listener watching from their seat.

“YES! TOTALLY ABSOLUTELY COMPLETELY HAPPY. I am patting myself on my back for reaching out to you to be our keynote. BEST THING I DID FOR THIS EVENT!— Audrey Jewel, Annual Summit PMI Hawaii
What value does a pro emcee add behind the scenes?

A pro emcee's work goes well beyond the stage time an audience sees. Behind the scenes, they help the event run effectively, adjusting timing, managing transitions & solving problems before they become visible, so organizers can relax and trust the event is in expert hands.

“Behind the scenes he provided so much value that no one in the audience ever saw — but that I appreciated deeply. He was so important to making the conference run effectively. A PRO EMCEE is the angel you didn't know you need. He provided value upon value — PRICELESS!— Sibar, Scotiabank Leadership Summit
What is the difference between a keynote speaker and an emcee?

A keynote speaker delivers a focused talk designed to inspire or activate the room around a specific message. An emcee hosts the entire event, owning transitions, energy & audience connection from start to finish. Many organizers book both, and Engagement Unlimited can layer one of Roger's keynotes into the event before an emcee-led program continues.

What types of events use a professional keynote speaker or emcee?

Conferences, awards galas, corporate events, fundraisers, leadership & team retreats, and strategic planning sessions all use Engage the Room's keynote, emcee, facilitation & workshop services. The format adapts to the room, whether that's a large conference stage or a smaller leadership offsite.

Can a keynote or emcee be combined with other elements of the event?

Yes. Engage the Room is designed to layer with EU's other experiences: pairing it with Impact & Purpose to deepen connection & meaning, layering Live Event Energy into a full-day emcee experience, weaving Everyone Plays into an evening program, or opening with one of Roger's keynotes to set the energy before the rest of the event begins.

How experienced is Engagement Unlimited with keynote & emcee bookings?

Engagement Unlimited has been in business for 34 years, serving 1,100+ organizations with a 92% rebooking rate. Its top 3 repeat clients alone have booked the company 225, 117 & 114 times respectively, a track record built on delivering the same level of engagement, energy & professionalism every time.