Kwame Osei
Teacher. Coach. Creator. Author. ActorLeadership • Prioritizing Mental Health• Resilient Response to Adversity• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Areas of Expertise
Kwame Osei is a dynamic professional host & keynote speaker for seminars, corporate & school events, youth & charitable events & non-profit organizations. Kwame was born in Ghana but raised in a community within Toronto called Rexdale, which is known for low income housing, high drugs, violence and gang rates. Kwame’s environment created a low expectations narrative for him. Kwame’s mindset as a teen was “expect the worst and hope for the best” This perspective on life led to Kwame getting in trouble with the law.
Through sports Kwame was able to change his mindset and escape the negative narrative. Since then, he has earned two University Degrees, he became a teacher and has taught at the high school level and also at a Federal Prison in Ontario. Kwame played professional football in the CFL and has coached at multiple levels in Canada including coaching at Queen’s University.
Kwame has a passion for EDI and had the opportunity to impact lives as the Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion at Nikki Ray Media. Kwame is an entrepreneur, author, Amazing Race Canada cast member and recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award. Kwame has a true love for public speaking and particularly enjoys speaking to youth, as he strives to be the person he needed when he was young.
Signature Topics
Breaking The Silence: Prioritizing Mental Health
In this captivating presentation, Kwame delves into the essence of an inclusive workspace, providing a comprehensive understanding of what it entails and why it is crucial.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Prioritizing Mental Health: In this impactful presentation, Kwame bravely shares his own mental health journey, shedding light on the importance of prioritizing mental well-being.
Resilient Response to Adversity
In this powerful presentation, Kwame shares his personal journey of overcoming a negative environment, defying stereotypes, and navigating life-threatening situations that could have easily derailed his path.
Leadership: It Just Takes One Person:
This presentation explores the profound connections between mentorship, leadership, and role models.
