Meet the Graduates

INTRODUCTION
Roger Killen is a serial entrepreneur, a live and online event producer and a coach of over 100 TEDx speakers. He has delivered seminars throughout western Canada and is the founder of the TEDxStanleyPark event and Vancouver Entrepreneurs Toastmasters Club. Roger is insatiably curious and dedicated to lifelong learning. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

SPEAKING STYLE
Roger designs audience-centric talks that use interactivity, humour, and stories to engage, inspire, and edutain audiences. His delivery style is energetic, inclusive and creative.

CRUISING EXPERIENCE
Roger has been a gentleman dance host aboard Cunard, Silversea, and Regent ships and the Mississippi Queen paddle wheeler. He loves to serve passengers from the podium, on the dancefloor, on shore excursions and in all manner of shipboard encounters.

PASSIONS
Roger is passionate about seniors’ biohacking efforts to optimize their health span and longevity and maintain their relevance in retirement.

BRITISH ISLES

The best kept secrets of Dublin
Roger Killen graduated from Dublin’s Trinity College in 1973. His inside knowledge of this fascinating city will make your visit to Ireland’s capital memorable.

The scousers and other surprises of Liverpool
To amplify your experience of Ireland’s other capital city, Roger Killen will describe the secrets and surprises of Liverpool and the “scousers” who live there.

Belfast – the city that transformed in 20 years
The Good Friday Agreement signed on April 10, 1998 marked the beginning of the end of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. It also triggered the transformation of Belfast from an industrial into a modern European city in just 20 years.

Fun facts about Scotland
To help you prepare for your upcoming visits to several Scottish ports, Roger Killen will share fun facts about Scotland’s culture and customs, extraordinary lives and history.

Edinburgh’s wonders and woes
To amplify your experience of Edinburgh, Roger Killen will describe the wonders and woes of Scotland’s capital city and will offer you tips to make your visit memorable.

NORTH AMERICA

Fun facts about Charleston
To help you prepare for your upcoming visit to Charleston, Roger Killen will share fun facts about its culture and customs, extraordinary lives and history.

An introduction to Bermuda
Bermuda is known for its pink beaches, men’s shorts and rum swizzles but did you know that it is an accidental nation founded by shipwrecked sailors. To amplify your experience of Bermuda, Roger Killen will tell you about its culture, landmarks, and history.

CARIBBEAN

Fun facts about Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman island is known for its pristine beaches and historic icons, but did you know that it is the home of scuba diving? Join Roger Killen to learn other fun facts about Grand Cayman island and its capital, George Town.

The life and times of Cartagena
Cartagena was the first Spanish colony in the Americas, and its location on the Caribbean Sea made it a vitally important port city. Roger Killen will share the history and evolution of this unique city.

The 7 Wonders of Cozumel
The Mexican island of Cozumel has 7 wonders that range from the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef to Ixchel the fertility goddess. Roger Killen will describe these to whet your appetite for more Cozumel.

ENRICHMENT TALKS

Is there really a Bermuda Triangle?
The fact and fiction of the Bermuda Triangle. Roger Killen will enthrall you with stories and conspiracies that continue to add to the notoriety of this famous hotspot of controversy.

Remaining relevant in retirement
A challenge that many seniors face is remaining relevant after they retire. Join Roger Killen to receive several ideas that you can adopt to have your children and grandchildren seek you out and value the time you spend with them.

Transformational Travel – pros and cons
Transformational Travel is intentionally travelling to stretch, learn, and grow into new ways of being and engaging with the world. Join Roger Killen to learn how Transformational Travel works and see if it is for you.