Ricky-Lee Watts

Speaker • Facilitator • Retreat Leader • Model
Embodied leadership. Real connection.

I bring presence, vision, and embodiment to experiences that inspire connection, confidence, empowerment, and a deeper sense of belonging.

Trusted in spaces that value connection, presence, and impact.
Selected collaborations include ICCE, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, Supernaturals Modelling, Specsavers, TakingITGlobal, APTN, and creative and community-led initiatives across leadership, wellness, and culture

Ways to Work Together

Through speaking, facilitation, retreats, and creative collaborations, I help leaders, teams, and communities build trust, connection, and meaningful momentum.

Speaking & Hosting

Keynotes, workshops, panels, and conference emceeing that bring calm presence, clear messaging, and strong audience engagement. I help people move from passive listening into reflection, resonance, and action.

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Retreats & Facilitation

Relational, experiential sessions designed to build honesty, trust, and meaningful momentum. I pay close attention to how people actually feel in a room so the experience supports real connection, reflection, and forward movement.

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Modeling & Media

Runway, campaigns, creative collaborations, and public-facing partnerships rooted in representation, storytelling, and strong visual presence. This work allows me to embody confidence, creativity, and Indigenous visibility in ways that feel powerful, current, and deeply connected.

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My Approach

I pay attention to how a space feels — not just what happens in it.

The most meaningful change rarely comes from information alone. It happens when people feel present, safe enough to be real, and connected enough to move forward together.

My work is shaped by psychology, lived experience, movement, time in nature, travel, and a deep respect for relationship — with self, with others, and with the world around us.

What this work supports

  • Grounded leadership and human connection

  • Team trust, cohesion, and reflection

  • Wellness, resilience, and embodied presence

  • Belonging, confidence, and empowerment

  • Culture, interconnectedness, and relational intelligence

  • Meaningful public-facing representation

What People Experience

My work is often described as grounded, warm, thoughtful, and deeply connecting.

Ricky-Lee creates a space where our team felt genuinely connected and open in a way we hadn’t experienced before.
— Rachel Dickens, Co-Founder, Mułaa / Rising Tide
Ricky-Lee is a sought-after role model whose leadership is rooted in kindness, courage, and openness. His warmth creates a welcoming atmosphere where people feel safe to learn and grow.
— Jennifer Corriero, Executive Director, TakingITGlobal
Ricky-Lee brings talent, heart, and a genuine commitment to community. His presence elevates every interaction…
— Catherine Walsh, Marketing Director, Specsavers

Building something meaningful?

Whether you’re looking for a speaker, facilitator, retreat leader, or creative collaborator, I’d love to hear what you’re creating and explore how I can support it.

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