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Susan Aglukark

Singer, Songwriter, Advocate

Susan is the first Inuk artist to win a Juno (3) and a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement, she is an officer of the Order of Canada, holds several Honorary Doctorate degrees and has held command performances; but Susan also acknowledges the path has not been easy. “Here I was, living a life I never imagined, but I was struggling to understand who I was.
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Elaine Allison

Harassment in the Workplace, Customer Service, Customer Loyalty and Sales Expert

Elaine Allison, (CSP) is known as a Customer Care Advocate and is an international keynote speaker; trainer, consultant and author of the bestselling book The Velvet Hammer: PowHERful Leadership Lessons for Women Who Don't Golf. Elaine is passionate on transforming companies and organizations via modern customer service strategies to be number one in their industry.
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Sally Armstrong

Journalist - World Affairs, Human Rights and Women's Rights Expert

Sally Armstrong has covered stories in zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to Congo and Afghanistan, her eyewitness reports have earned her the Amnesty International Media Award four times over, as well as acclaim all over the world.
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Nikolas Badminton

Futurist Speaker, Trends, & Innovation Keynote Speaker

Nikolas Badminton is one of Canada's and the World's leading experts and keynote speakers for futures and foresight predictions and trends. He is a master of igniting curiosity in the changing world.
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Donna Balzer

Gardening and Horticulture Expert

Keynote speaker Donna Balzer, has an Agriculture degree from the University of Alberta with a specialty in Horticulture and a passion to help gardeners grow. She is a freelance garden consultant, author, speaker and journalist for print media, radio and television.
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Christopher Bauer

Ethics, Values and Trust Expert

Christopher Bauer is a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience as a trainer, keynote speaker, and consultant. Between coaching, speaking and consulting, he has worked with front-line workers to senior executives and everyone in-between.
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Spencer Beach

Burn Survivor, Safety Culture and Workplace Safety Expert

The words “get it done” have taken on new meaning for Spencer Beach. They were among the last instructions he received from his employer on April 24, 2003, at a routine job site in Edmonton’s Rutherford Close neighbourhood.
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Cheryl Bernard

Olympic Speaker, Resilience, Preparation & Excellence Expert

Olympic Silver Medalist, Cheryl Bernard is a dynamic and powerful keynote speaker. She draws from her business, non profit and sporting success to inspire audiences to achieve their maximum potential.
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Alexandre Bilodeau

Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Determination and Inspiration

Olympic gold medalist Alexandre Bilodeau first fell in love with freestyle skiing when he watched Jean-Luc Brassard compete in Lillehammer. Following in the footsteps of his idol, he became the top Canadian junior in freestyle at age 14.
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Mark Black

Resiliency, Change & Productivity Expert

Mark Black (CSP), was Born with a life-threatening heart defect where he underwent two open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and it’s limitations for twenty-two years quite successfully, but at 23 yrs old, Mark was suddenly faced with the biggest challenge of his life.
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Ramona Braganza

Fitness, Health and Wellness Expert

Celebrity trainer and Global fitness expert Ramona Braganza may be most known for sculpting hot Hollywood bodies, including that of Jessica Alba’s and Halle Berry’s, but her love of fitness and quest for excellence has facilitated the transformation of hundreds of bodies and attitudes worldwide. Recognized as one of the top Personal Trainers in the world in the entertainment industry, Ramona worked as Jessica Alba’s personal trainer for over 12 years and continues to train celebrities and individuals using Ramona’s 3-2-1 Training Method of 3 CARDIO segments, 2 CIRCUIT strength training segments and 1 CORE segment.
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Henry Burris

Motivation, Teamwork, Leadership Expert

Henry Burris is an former professional football quarterback, who played 18 seasons in the Canadian Football League. He won three Grey Cup championships, two with the Calgary Stampeders, in 1998 and 2008, having spent 10 years of his career with them, and one with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2016.
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Jennifer Casa-Todd

Education, Literacy and Digital Classroom Expert

Jennifer Casa-Todd is a gifted speaker and workshop facilitator. She has been described as engaging, inspirational, knowledgeable, and passionate.
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Pearlene Clunis

Personal & Professional Life Growth, Diversity & Inclusion Expert

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Devon & Pearlene Clunis

Personal & Professional Life Growth, Diversity & Inclusion Experts

Pearlene Clunis and Devon Clunis are passionate about diversity and inclusion.   Devon immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from Jamaica at age 11, in 1975.
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Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer and CFA Charterholder

Jon Cornish works for in private wealth management for TD’s Private Investment Counsel and has been with TD for 5 years. Cornish is currently a level 3 candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst Program.
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Jessica Correa

Climate Change, Nature and Sustainability Expert

Since 2015, Jessica Correa and her team have been inspiring individuals and organizations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through behavioural change. Her focus is to bring awareness to climeate change being everyone’s problem and responsibility, while being able to deliver practical insights on how to contribute to a greener planet.
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Alfonso Cuadra

Kidnapping Survivor, CEO and Transformation Expert

Alfonso Cuadra is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, success coach, and philanthropist an entrepreneur of 15 years, at 18 years old he started a small company that grew to 15 locations across Canada. Born in the late seventies in El Salvador, a country on the road to revolution, Alfonso Cuadra and his family couldn’t avoid the turmoil surrounding them.
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Dennis Cuku

CEO, Inner Peace and Social Enterprise Expert

Dennis Cuku is keynote speaker that is passionate about self improvement, productivity, mental health and sustainable development. He is the co-founder of the Mosaic Family of Companies, a knowledge-worker collective designed to effect positive social change through business.
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Sue Deyell

Radio Host, Emcee, Entrepreneur

Sue Deyell is a professional MC who will always ensure your event goes off without a hitch!    Sue is known for her sense of humour and ability to charm a crowd!  She loves to entertain and brings her professionalism and positive attitude and style to every event!      Sue has a unique ability to read an audience and adjust accordingly!  She has experience with every type of event, from fundraisers, to being a panel moderator, to introducing the Rolling Stones at Calgary’s Saddledome; Sue is at home in front of any audience!    With more than 23-years on-air as a radio announcer, and 2 years as Host of her own TV show, Sue is an extremely versatile talent!     Sue has also recently started sharing her own story, about life in the exciting and ever changing world of radio.  As an Emcee Speaker, Sue shares her experiences and insights through her unique sense of humour!    Sue is currently the Morning Traffic Announcer on 660 News, and hosts the Evening Show on KiSS 95.
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Rachel Dodds

Communication, Marketing and Public Relations Expert

A dynamic, self-starter with over 25 years international experience across a wide spectrum of the tourism industry. Dr.
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Sam Effah

2-Time Canadian 100m Champion

As a native Albertan Sam Effah has speed. He has represented Canada at three World Championships, three World University Games, two Commonwealth Games and most recently placed second on the Amazing Race Canada with Olympian teammate Sarah Wells.
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Kelly Falardeau

Survivor - Resiliency, Adversity and Self-Esteem Expert

Kelly Falardeau is a burn survivor since the age of two-years-old on 75% of her body and constantly struggled with her self-worth and confidence. She found a way to go from near-death to success; from the ugly scar-faced girl to the Top 10 Most Powerful and Influential Speaker, Fierce Woman of the Year, three times Best-Selling Author, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and most recently a YWCA Woman of Distinction.
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Makokis Family

A Full Indigenous Perspective

Dr. James Makokis

William Gagnon

Changemaker and Innovation Facilitator

William Gagnon is green buildings specialist and decarbonization expert. He completed a building engineering degree (Concordia University), grad-level studies in Sustainable Carbon Management (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi) and a Climate Fellowship from Cornell University (Ithaca, New York) William is passionate about social engineering to accelerate decarbonization; in parallel to his work, he has been hosting an ecoanxiety workshop series with different groups in Canada and abroad.
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Kevin Gangel

Leadership, Transformation and Communication Expert

Kevin Gangel is CEO and Founding Partner of Unstoppable, a consultation organization, whose noble cause is “to promote leadership for a transformed world”. Unstoppable is a ‘future-driven thinking' consultancy and its primary business is delivering Cultural Transformation.
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Andrew Haley

Gold Medalist, Paralympic Athlete and Cancer Survivor

Peak performance expert Andrew Haley has had his share of ups and downs. As a child Andrew had cancer twice and each time was given a 35% chance to survive.
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Carissa Halton

Community and Social Justice Advocate, Writer, Facilitator and Strategic Planner

Speaking to groups large and small, Carissa Halton uses humour and story to explore how we find and build community wherever we are: at work, at home, in our neighbourhoods. Sharing stories from her debut book Little Yellow House; Finding Community in a Changing Neighbourhood, her keynote and breakout sessions can be tailored to meet a diverse range of organizational needs.
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Charmaine Hammond

Conflict Management, Communication, Collaboration & Resilience Expert

Charmaine Hammond is a highly sought-after business keynote and workshop speaker, entrepreneur, author and educator who teaches and advocates the importance of developing trust, healthy relationships and collaboration in the workplace. She has helped clients in many industries build resilient and engaged workplaces, develop high trust/high accountability relationships, and solve workplace issues that get in the way of success and profitability.
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Tom Higgins

Leadership and Accountability Expert

Tom Higgins is a keynote speaker on the topics of leadership, overcoming adversity, health & wellness and excellence. Before joining the CFL, Tom was an All-Conference and All-American team captain in both football and wrestling at North Carolina State University.
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Greg Hopf

Indigenous Tourism, Kamloops Indigenous Storyteller, First Nation Speaker

Born and raised in the NWT, Greg Hopf is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Once Greg received his post-secondary education in Alberta.
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Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2, Two Spirit and Diversity Expert

Anthony Johnson, a self-proclaimed spiritual nomad, is an artist, poet, photographer, cultural documentarian, public speaker, and a strategic analyst whose mission in life is to explore the beauty of the Earth and its inhabitants. A proud Dine (Navajo) man who was born and raised on the Navajo Nation, he’s lived in many cities across Turtle Island and even had a short stint in Shanghai, China.
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Allan Knight

Former Zen Monk turned Inner Fitness and Communication Coach

Allan Knight is a truly unique person with an extremely interesting and compelling background. He is a former Zen Monk who for the last 25 years has been a guide, mentor and coach helping people to speed up the process of achieving a deep level of inner freedom, inner confidence along with the ability to connect effectively with others both professionally and personally.
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Paul Krismer

Positive Psychology, Engagement, Happiness and Safety Expert

Positive Psychology Expert Paul Krismer teaches people and organizations to leverage positive emotions so they can achieve corporate and personal excellence. Paul’s engaging delivery leaves audience members wanting more.
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Todd Leader

Psychology, Social Policy and Mental Health Expert

Todd Leader is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker who has spent the last 26 years leading service development and transformation, as well as health promotion, particularly in the areas of mental health, addictions, and primary health care while also teaching in the Faculty of Science at Saint Mary’s University. He has earned the 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award; Faculty of Arts, and the 2016 Overall Excellence in Teaching Award, from the Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association, and health services under his leadership have earned two international best practice awards, and a leadership award for excellence in women’s health.
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Daniel Lewis

Entrepreneur, Marketing, Customer Service Expert

Daniel Lewis is an acclaimed high-energy and high-content, inspirational speaker. Daniel Lewis is the funky- bowtie wearing founder of the modern, award-winning tea company, T By Daniel Inc.
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Greg Lindsay

Future and Technology, Globalization, Urbanization and Innovation Expert

Greg Lindsay is a journalist, urbanist, futurist, and speaker. Lindsay is also a senior fellow at the New Cities Foundation, where he leads the Connected Mobility Initiative exploring the future of smart cities and networked transportation, sponsored by the Toyota Mobility Foundation.
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Tod Maffin

Digital Marketing, Reputation Management and Technology Expert

Tod Maffin is president of ENGAGEQ Digital, a social engagement agency that helps such brands such as the Grey Cup, Mountain Equipment Coop, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Ivanhoé Cambridge, Abbott Pharmaceutical, OK Tire, and more. At ENGAGEQ, he leads a small world-class team of social engagement experts, developing digital strategies, driving social engagement, and helping our clients build measurable results.
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James Makokis

Canada's Two Spirit, Diversity, Indigenous Health and First Nation Expert

Dr. James Makokis is a proud Cree from the Saddle Lake First Nation in Northern Alberta.
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Patricia Makokis

Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous and Social Policy Expert

Dr. Patricia Makokis,(Ed.
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Anthony Johnson and James Makokis

Team Ahkameyimok! - The Amazing Race Season 7 Winners

Dr. James Makokis is well grounded in all matters relating to Indigenous cultures, traditions, values, and customs.
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Shannon Moroney

Resilience, Restorative Justice and Violence against Women Expert

On November 2005, 30-year old Shannon Moroney was a respected educator, proud homeowner, active volunteer and happy newlywed. While away attending a conference, a knock at her hotel room door shattered the life she knew.
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Simon O'Byrne

Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Expert

Simon O'Byrne is an award winning urban designer/planner and is Senior Vice President of Stantec's 2,000 person Community Development Business Line. As a planning expert, he is frequently quoted in the media and is a sought after global public speaker.
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Frank O’Dea

Innovation, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian and Business Expert

A brilliant and charismatic keynote speaker, ground-breaking business man, Canadian philanthropist leader and author, Frank O’Dea, founder of the Second Cup, inspires and motivates audiences from all walks of life. Frank O’Dea’s story of triumph over adversity in business and in his personal life inspires audiences around the world.
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Natalie Doyle Oldfield

Customer Service and Power of Trust Expert

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a Tedx speaker and a 3x awarded of the world’s Top Thought Leaders in Trust by Trust Across America. Natalie joins other recipients of this award including: Sir Richard Branson, CEO Virgin  Group, Howard Schultz, Chairman, former CEO of  Starbucks, Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, internationally renowned authors Tom Peters, Stephen M.
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Marni Panas

Diversity and Inclusion Expert

Marni Panas is diversity and inclusion professional dedicated to creating safe and welcoming, and inclusive environments especially for the LGBTQ population in large public and private organizations, all levels of government and departments, health care, educational institutions, corrections and law enforcement. Most recently she was a member of the LGBTQ2 Apology Advisory Council which helped draft the apology Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017 to LGBTQ people in Canada who for discrimination and injustices faced by this community as a result of federal legislation, policies and programs.
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Lana Potts

Medical Doctor, Indigenous Health and First Nation Expert