About Ricky-Lee Watts
Speaker, Facilitator & Creative Leader

Story. Presence. Transformation.

Ricky-Lee Watts (Aamiitlaa) is a Nuučaan̓uł speaker, facilitator, and creative leader who supports individuals and organizations in reconnecting to their voice, clarity, and belonging through wellness-centered leadership, storytelling, and embodied presence. Rooted in Indigenous teachings of respect and interconnectedness, his work blends somatic grounding, reflective inquiry, and nature-based wisdom so people show up with more confidence, resilience, and connection.

Why This Work Matters — What You Can Expect

Transformation isn’t just learning something new — it’s feeling it in your body, relationships, and day-to-day life. I create spaces where people feel seen, steadied, and invited forward in ways that are both nourishing and practical.

What people experience:
• Nervous-system regulation + grounded presence
• Clearer communication and connection
• A felt sense of purpose, belonging, and momentum

My Story — How I Came to This Work

I was raised with the teachings of ʔiisaak (Respect) and hišukʔiš c̓awaak (Everything Is One) — ways of being that guide how I live, lead, and facilitate. These teachings taught me that true resilience is born in relationship — to self, to story, and to the world around us.

In my early years, experiences of disconnection and challenge became catalysts for growth and transformation. Through my own healing journey, I learned that even in the most difficult chapters, strength, beauty, and possibility remain present. This became the foundation of how I walk with others today.

Across retreats, speaking engagements, workshops, and circles, my approach centers grounded presence, reflective inquiry, and wholehearted curiosity — not surface motivation but lasting internal shifts.

Core Themes & Signature Talks

People invite me to speak and lead on themes that bridge wellness, resilience, cultural grounding, and relational leadership. Some of my signature sessions include:

Embodied Confidence & Resilience — moving from stress into grounded presence
Relational Leadership for Belonging — building trust and connection in teams
Living with ʔiisaak & hišukʔiš c̓awaak — cultural grounding for everyday life
Nature as Teacher: Leadership Beyond Theory — leadership wisdom informed by land and ecology

Impact & Client Experience

I’ve delivered keynotes, workshops, and retreats across Canada and internationally, bringing presence, clarity, and grounded leadership to every context — from large stages to intimate circles.

Clients and collaborators invite me because my work helps people feel seen, steadied, and empowered to act — creating real shifts in confidence, connection, and resilience.

Trusted for work with: Indigenous, educational, government, and creative institutions.

What people experience: grounded presence, practical integration, and meaningful connection.

What People Say:

With so many difficult emotions present in reconciliation work, Ricky-Lee’s presence is deeply grounding, supportive, and needed.”
— Chris Howe, Lead Operating Officer, CAAM

“Ricky-Lee brings a rare blend of intelligence, tact, and compassion. I’ve watched him lead diverse groups to success with honesty and emotional clarity.”
— Nigel Moore, Project Manager, Barkley Project Group

Media, Features & Publications

Featured In
I am featured in an upcoming docuseries with TIME, APTN, and Supernaturals Modelling, spotlighting healing-centered empowerment and creative resilience.

Selected Publications

The Lancet — Indigenous Adolescent Health (Global Collective)
Writing with Vancouver Foundation, Council of the Haida Nation, BC Government, Griffith University, University of Victoria

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