Flex is now recognized as one of the most influential and successful figures on the Canadian music scene, someone who has spent his entire career discovering, promoting and developing new Canadian talent. This ability, and his undeniable presence and charm, have made him one of the best young speakers this country has seen in a long time. His talks focus on what he knows best—talent—and how by recognizing and nurturing our own true talents, as well as the talents of those around us, we can find fulfillment and happiness. It is a message that is as appropriate for front-line staff as for managers, and one that inspires his listeners to greater levels of achievement in their personal and professional lives. Using anecdotes from his managerial career and from the Canadian Idol stage, he gets audience members laughing, applauding, and nodding their heads in agreement with his remarkable insights. A role model on and off stage, Flex is currently a member of the board of VideoFACT, which is charged with funding the production of music videos for independent Canadian Artists. He recently received the Bob Marley Community Role Model Award for his commitment to community development - especially as it pertains to youth.

"Farley is our Mountain of Soul, with a heart of gold," said Canadian Idol Executive Producer John Brunton. "He approaches everything he does with enormous integrity…and of course he injects our panel with 'crazy flavour'."

Everyone has known someone who acts that every day is Friday afternoon. They spend their days looking forward to the time in front of them and enjoying the moment they are in. Who are these lucky people and how did they stumble across this kind of life? No one knows the answers to these questions better than Canadian Idol judge, Farley Flex.

In this presentation Farley talks about the importance of your career being an extension of your personality. He believes true happiness and success comes only from doing what you love - from finding your true talent instead of just building situational skills. It sounds easy enough, but that's just the beginning. Farley's audiences are inspired and entertained by his message, and leave with a new understanding as to what 'talent' actually means, and the crucial role it plays in living a meaningful life. Farley is especially fond of speaking to young people and opening their eyes to the fact that there are countless opportunities to do something you love without actually being in the spotlight. It is a memorable, moving and motivating experience that sets young people on an enlightened path to success.

Farley Flex has spent his career finding and directing talented individuals. With a presentation that is part School of Rock and part School of Rotman, Farley Flex has combined his passion with his business sense to share tips that will get results for your business.

Whether as a record executive or a human resources manager, a manager's primary role is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for their staff. Farley works in one of the most critical industries around and yet his talent feels nurtured, cared for and positive in his presence. Farley finds the small, sometimes intangible, things that make each individual engaged, enthused and involved. He empowers his talent so that every person feels like they are an irreplaceable part of the bigger whole. With personal anecdotes and strategies, Farley shows you how to make employees feel like their personal goals are aligned with the goals of the company - and to work with, rather than against, the greater good.

Farley knows that a snowstorm doesn't exist without a million individual snowflakes. Recognizing the unique contribution of each person and cultivating their specific talents is not just good business practice - it is essential for an internally cohesive company.

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of the Canadian phenomenon that boasts over 2.2 million viewers? What do the judges really think about the talent and each other? And what about those first few auditions - what were they thinking?! Join Farley Flex on a hilarious and revealing look at Canada's favorite talent showcase. He'll make you laugh - and sometimes cringe - as he relates what actually happens when you travel across a nation in search of the brightest stars. For a fun, funny and exciting look at what happens behind the curtain, Farley Flex is the man.