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Grant Ainsley

Leadership, Communications and Public Relations Expert

Grant Ainsley is a keynote, workshop and training facilitator on the topics of leadership communication, public relations, media relations and social media solutions. Grant Ainsley has worked with politicians, CEO’s, association leaders and people from dozens of professions to make them better communicators.
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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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Nicholas Boothman

The People Skills Expert

Nicholas Boothman has been called “one of the leading authorities in face-to-face communication in the world” by The New York Times. He has taught his revolutionary techniques of “Risk, and Rapport, by Design” to thousands of corporations, colleges and universities around the world including the Harvard and London Business schools.
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Tim Breithaupt

Communication, Negotiation and Customer Service Expert

Keynote Speaker, consultant and trainer, Tim Breithaupt has an innate ability to connect with his audiences through his lively blend of sales logic, simplicity and humour. Tim is an expert in teaching others how to effectively communicate with internal and external relationships.
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Valerie Cade

Bully Free at Work, Respect, Leadership, and Communication Expert

Valerie Cade has earned worldwide acclaim as a professional keynote speaker and business consultant.  Valerie truly has a gift for inspiring those who work to support and lead others, whether it’s in healthcare, government, the corporate sector, education or not‐for‐profit settings.
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Judy Croon

Comedian | Motivational Speaker | Radio Host | Author

Judy is a comedian, motivational speaker, emcee and author. She is the creator and host of “Laughlines” and “Stand Up for The Girls” which have raised over $650,000 for breast cancer research.
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Kristen Cumming

Communication, Leadership, and Change Expert

Kristen Cumming possesses a great deal of energy, passion and humour and it shows during her presentation. Kristen offers over 20 years public speaking experience spanning keynote addresses, breakout sessions and endnote presentations.
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Mark DeVolder

Change and Transition Management Expert

Dr. Mark DeVolder is recognized as one of today’s original thinkers and motivators on transitions.
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June Donaldson

Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Change and Emotional Intelligence, Expert

Dr. June Donaldson (MBA, EdD), is a seasoned people development pioneer.
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Ganz Ferrance

Cyber Bullying, Communication Health & Wellness and Psychology Expert

Dr. Ganz Ferrance holds a Ph.
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Elaine Froese

Agriculture, Farming and Succession Planning Expert

Elaine Froese (CSP), is a lifelong farmer. Every day, she uses her background in conflict resolution and communication to help fellow growers and ranchers face make-or-break issues head on - so they can focus on the business of farming.
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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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Michael Garska

Teamwork, Communications and Mentoring Expert

Michael Garska is the President of Novacom International, SuccessToolChest.com and FindAMentor.
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Gobinder Gill

Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Workforce Expert

Gobinder Gill is a #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon – “Achieving Prosperity through Diversity.” He trains companies in the art of Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity to bring greater harmony, productivity and profitability in the workplace.
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Paula Goebel

Communications, Productivity, Inter-generational Workplace Expert

Paula Goebel delivers high-energy and practical professional development workshops, seminars and keynotes. She is a seasoned speaker, corporate trainer and educator specializing in the areas of Business Communications, Leadership, and Personal Growth.
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Charmaine Hammond

Conflict Management, Communication and Resilience Expert

Charmaine Hammond helps individuals, teams, businesses, government departments, and corporations improve resilience and inspire performance. For more than two decades Charmaine has been building respectful and resilient workplace cultures with organizations from every industry and sector.
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Alan Hobson

Adventurer, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Resilience and Teamwork Expert

Whether your organization wants to climb back from adversity or hit your peak performance, Alan Hobson delivers. A two-time cancer survivor, world adventurer and bestselling author, Alan is a renowned public speaker and specializes in creating custom-built presentations.
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Keld Jensen

Communication, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics Expert

Keld Jensen is a sought-after international keynote speaker, delivering his presentations across Asia, Europe and the USA and Canada.  His highly engaging speaking style and his innovative content have made him a sought-after keynote and workshop presenter for senior corporate executives, legal and professional associations, trade organizations, and government agencies and diplomatic officials.
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Michael Kerr

Innovation, Leadership and Humor and Workplace Culture Expert

Michael Kerr, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), Speaking Hall of Fame member, is a business speaker, very funny motivational speaker, and the author of six books including Putting Humor to Work.  He is known as one of North America’s leading speakers on humor in the workplace and how safe humor can be used  to create more productive, less stressful, more creative, and more inspiring workplaces.
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Barb Langlois

Healthcare Workforce, Conflict Resolution and Communication Expert

Barb Langlois (RN, BSN, MSN) is a healthcare leadership and communication expert. She is known for fun, inspiring and pragmatic presentations that are full of usable take home tools and strategies.
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Ken Larson

Business Strategy, Leadership, Productivity and Performance Expert

Ken Larson is an international speaker, corporate trainer, team facilitator, human performance consultant, and Certified Executive Coach (RRU). Ken’s mission in life is to inspire the champion in all of us by sharing his energy, experience and unbridled enthusiasm.
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Deri Latimer

Leadership, Mental Health, Productivity and Resilience Expert

Deri Latimer (BMgt(HR), CSP) is an expert in positive possibilities for people! She is one of fewer than 12% of speakers globally who hold the designation of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the international measure of excellence for professional competence, proven experience, and optimal client satisfaction. Deri combines a business degree in human resources management with 20 years of experience engaging audiences across every business sector.
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Eddie LeMoine

Accountability, Leadership, Communications, and Employee Engagement Expert

Eddie LeMoine, a Canadian-born international renowned author, keynote speaker, seminar leader and corporate trainer. He specializes in leadership, employee engagement, stress management, safety and the psychology of success.
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Janice Makokis

Truth and Reconciliation, Aboriginal and First Nation Expert

Janice Makokis, the youngest of the Makokis family, is an acting lawyer and consultant that is fresh from participating in legal matters relating to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada. Janice has Co-Chaired the North American Indigenous Peoples Caucus (NAIPC) at the United Nations on the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
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Patricia Makokis

Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous and Social Policy Expert

Dr. Patricia Makokis,(Ed.
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Vik Maraj

Leadership, Communications, Team Building and Transformation Expert

What does it take to leave an audience altered through a keynote or workshop presentation? It takes the kind of talk that delivers such a fundamentally penetrating message that you are left compelled to act on what you hear. This is exactly what you get when Vik Maraj speaks.
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Sylvia Marusyk

Injury Prevention, Occupational Therapist, Stress Management Expert

Occupational therapist Sylvia Marusyk is an entertaining speaker who gives her audiences the tools to build healthy lives and work places.  She’s fun, she’s sassy and she’s passionate about safety, health and wellness! Her lively presentations focus on a proactive approach to creating vitality, personally and corporately.
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Barbara May

Teamwork, Communication, Change Management and Resilience Expert

Barbara May has spent a life-time knowing how to get up after a fall. But she figures doing that and getting a laugh at the same time is a lot more fun.
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Gary McDougall

Conflict Resolution, Communication and Negotiation Expert

Gary McDougall is a retired police officer who served with the Calgary Police Service for 25 years.  For the last nine years of his career he was a member of the Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Team.
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Paula Morand

Entrepreneur, Sales, Leadership and Communication Expert

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Keynote Speaker, Paula Morand is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. She brings a vibrant energy, humor and wisdom to her leadership building, revenue boosting, strategy expanding keynote presentations to ignite individuals, organizations and communities to lead change, growth and impact.
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Patricia Morgan

Resiliency, Happiness and Seniors Expert

With a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Patricia Morgan speaks to thousands of people each year.  She works with organizations that want to help strengthen their people’s personal resilience.
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Stuart Ellis Myers

Resilience, Mental Health and Overcoming Adversity

Stuart Ellis Myers began to develop one of the most misunderstood neurological disorders of our time . .
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Sheila Newel

HR Specialist | Workplace Culture Expert

Sheila Newel inspires through a passionate and articulate belief that the choices we make strongly influence our own and our organization’s future in positive or negative ways. She readily connects with audiences and her expertise on matters relating to Human Resources shines through.
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Marty Park

Sales and Customer Service, Entrepreneur, Business Strategy and Business Growth Expert

Marty Park is a rare breed. At the age of 21, while most students are neck-deep with homework and weekend plans, Marty was running his first company, with 8 staff members on payroll.
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Michelle Ray

Leadership, Management, Change, Workplace Culture and Influence Expert

According to a recent Gallop survey, only thirteen percent of employees are actively engaged and satisfied in their chosen vocation. High levels of disenchantment and frustration impact productivity and performance, as many seek a greater connection to their work and life purpose.
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Stephanie Staples

Healthcare, Burnout Prevention, Leaderhsip, Health and Wellness Expert

Stephanie Staples (CSP),  is a recovering burnt-out nurse and a serial entrepreneur. She has founded three businesses (two successful – one a nightmare, you can’t win them all!) and is the 2014 Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Contribution to Community award winner.
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Jody Urquhart

Burnout Prevention, Health and Wellness and Healthcare Expert

Jody Urquhart is holds national and international recognition as motivational speaker for a variety of audiences. She specializes in humour and purpose to enhance wellness and perspective.
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Tina Varughese

Inter Generational Workforce, Cross Cultural Communication, Diversity and Inclusion Expert

Tina Varughese (CSP) is a 'hilarious, dynamic, thought-provoking, humourous, energetic and engaging' speaker. She offers workshops and keynotes on a number of topics including Diversity, Inclusion, Unconscious Bias, Inter Generational Workforce, Cross Cultural Communication and Sales, Leadership Staff Recruitment and and Work-Life Balance.
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Corina Walsh

Leadership, Productivity, Employee Engagement and Emotional Intelligence Expert

Corina Walsh is the President of Shift People Development and author of The Engaged Employee Blueprint. Corina’s superpower is her ability to take complex leadership and management principles and make them easy to learn and master – empowering companies to shift performance and progress.
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Evan Weselake

Change, Workplace Culture, Teamwork, Performance and Business Expert

Evan Weselake is an eloquent speaker and facilitator. Evan has conducted more than 1,200 workshops and keynotes in the past decade.
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Graham Neil & Donovan Workun

The Power of Yes, Master of Ceremonies and Emcee Experts

Graham Neil Graham Neil (Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Sports Management) is a popular, charismatic international award winning Senior Television Reporter at CTV Edmonton. He has over 25 years experience in the broadcast industry, covering everything from city politics to arts & entertainment.
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