KEVIN K. STEWART Professional Communications Speaker
When Words Fail,
Common Ground Speaks
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The Ground Game: When Words Fail, Common Ground Speaks
In a world drowning in data, we still cling to the belief that the right facts will change minds. But study after study—and your own lived experience—suggest otherwise. Rational persuasion may be the most common form of communication, but it's also one of the least effective (Enns & McFarlin). Why? Because in today’s hyper-distracted, emotionally charged environment, facts often feel more like weapons than bridges.
This keynote invites audiences to consider a new path—one that doesn’t aim to correct or convert, but to connect. The truth is, we’re not just talking to minds—we’re speaking to human beings who are anxious, exhausted, or just trying to feed their families. That’s not fertile ground for facts. But it is fertile ground for something else: common ground.
The Ground Game delivers a practical, eye-opening look at how communication must evolve in today’s age of overload and mistrust. You'll learn how to move beyond words, build trust and use shared experiences to elevate your message. When you start with common ground, you can lead people to something far more powerful: higher ground.
Impassioned Learning
Jon Montgomery,
Amazing Race, CTV
"Kevin Stewart is a great speaker."
Doug Knight, Viterra,
Focus on Agribusiness
“Kevin, industry needs your prospective now more than ever.”
Desiree Rattray,
Farm Credit Canada
“Your message is an important one for our customers to hear!”
working with the best
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National Assoc of Mutual Insurance Companies
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CoBank
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Canada's Farm Show
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Canadian Assoc of Mutual Insurance Companies
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Egg Farmers of Canada
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Farm Credit Canada
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Manitoba Egg Producers
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British Columbia Dairy Industry Conference
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Agrifoods International Cooperative
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Agricultural Manufactures of Canada
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Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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William A. Stewart Lecture
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Islands Agricultural Show
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Farmers of Alberta
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Ontario Agri Business Association
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Precision Ag Conference
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Prairie Oat Growers
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Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers
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Egg Farmers of Ontario
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Alberta Hatching Egg Producers
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Agricultural Adaptation Council
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London Swine Conference
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Potato Growers of Alberta
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National Outstanding Young Farmers
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The Agromart Group
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Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Assoc
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Young Farmers Summit
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National Ag Awareness Conference
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Manitoba Potato Production Days
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
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North American Mushroom Conference
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Alberta Chicken Producers
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Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference
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Turkey Farmers of Alberta
about
Kevin Stewart is a proud product of Canada’s agricultural heritage. His journey from the family farm to Olympic Winter Games television Producer has given him a unique perspective on how communication works—and what to do when it doesn’t. Drawing on decades of experience working in the national news media, Kevin shares practical insights that help audiences across Canada connect more meaningfully in an age of distraction and distrust.
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