Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte, Co-Founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and Trailblazers, has been named one of MSN’s “Top 10 Keynote Speakers to Book in 2026,” recognizing her impact as a brand positioning strategist, business growth catalyst, and no-nonsense keynote speaker helping leaders and organizations stand out in increasingly competitive markets.
With more than 25 years of experience in branding, marketing, customer experience, and business growth, Isabelle is known for helping entrepreneurs, executives, and leadership teams turn complexity into decision-grade clarity — so they can become The First, The Best, or The Only in their category.
“This recognition means a lot because the work I do on stage is never just about inspiration,” says Isabelle. “It’s about helping people see their business differently, get clear on what makes them unmistakable, and leave with something they can actually use. Clarity creates momentum, and that’s what I want every audience to walk away with.”
Why Isabelle’s Message Matters Now
In a market flooded with noise, AI-generated content, increasing competition, and constant pressure to do more, many organizations are discovering that more activity does not necessarily create more growth.
Clarity does.
Isabelle’s keynotes challenge audiences to think differently about positioning, differentiation, customer experience, leadership, and growth. Her signature direct, high-energy style blends business strategy, humour, storytelling, and real-time application, helping participants move beyond theory and into action.
Her most requested topics explore how leaders and organizations can:
- Become The First, The Best, or The Only in their category
- Build brands that are easier to understand, easier to choose, and easier to grow
- Sharpen positioning so price becomes less of a deciding factor
- Create memorable customer experiences rooted in making life better
- Communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence
- Turn strategy into execution that creates measurable momentum
A Career Built on Clarity and Differentiation
Isabelle started her first business right out of her teens and went on to build one of Canada’s most awarded branding firms. Over the course of her career, she has advised thousands of business owners and leaders and worked with renowned organizations including A&W, TEDx, TD Bank, IMAX, HSBC Investments, Earls Restaurants, and Robeez Footwear.
She is also a two-time TEDx speaker whose talks have generated more than four million views, a bestselling author of The Next Big Thing, television host, and recognized business influencer.
Today, through LeapZone Strategies, she helps entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leadership teams clarify their edge, strengthen their message, align their teams, and build businesses by design, not by default.
Isabelle also co-founded Trailblazers, a Vancouver Island retreat centre where women business owners, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams step outside the traditional boardroom environment to create deeper clarity, alignment, and strategic direction.
For Event Organizers and Organizations
Isabelle is available for keynote presentations, workshops, leadership events, business conferences, women’s entrepreneurial events, private corporate gatherings, and virtual experiences.
Every presentation is customized to the audience and designed to leave participants not only inspired, but clearer, more focused, and ready to act.
View the MSN feature:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/top-10-keynote-speakers-to-book-in-2026-/ar-AA29kzXy
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About Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte
Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte is a brand positioning strategist, business growth catalyst, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Co-Founder and CEO of LeapZone Strategies and Trailblazers. Known for her no-BS approach and ability to turn complex business challenges into clear, actionable strategies, she helps leaders and organizations become The First, The Best, or The Only in their category — so they can be chosen with confidence and build growth that lasts.
Media Contact:
Isabelle Mercier-Turcotte
LeapZone Strategies Inc.
isabelle@leapzonestrategies.com
www.leapzonestrategies.com
