Speaking & Training

An award-winning and engaging speaker, Iain Duncan's transformative talks combine life-changing content with amazing demonstrations and engaging comedy! Iain's dual career as a performer and executive uniquely qualifies him to speak on the intersections of performance and business. In his seminar series, Secrets from the Stage, Iain draws on his experiences on stage and in the boardroom to teach audiences how to prepare, practise, and perform better as public speakers. In addition, he speaks on management and leadership in the tech sector, and on a variety of technical topics in software development. Read more here about the Secrets From The Stage seminar series.


Iain Duncan has been performing on stages of all kinds for over 25 years, and his work in business has had him making sales presentations, pitching to boards, and leading and teaching teams for over 10 years. He currently serves as the CTO and Engineering Manager of SilkStart in Victoria BC and is actively involved in the Victoria tech and startup community.

“What a refreshing and informative spin on public speaking! It was so great to have Iain breakdown the process for the not-for-profit sector at BOSS all while entertaining us with his juggling talents. And it was applicable to so many aspects of my life beyond presentations!”
- Lisa Torreggiani, Capacity Development Lead, Vantage Point