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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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John Amatt

Adventurer - Leadership, Change and Accountability Expert

John Amatt is one of Canada's most accomplished adventurers and keynote speakers. His presentations are focused on strategies for change management, teamwork, leadership, overcoming adversity and resilience.
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Crystal Andrus

Best-selling author, Emotional Age and Communication Expert

International best-selling author, Emotional Age and communication expert, and women’s advocate Crystal Andrus Morissette is a worldwide leader in the field of self-discovery and personal transformation. She is teaching women all over the globe to take charge of their stories, love ALL their parts and redefine themselves as whole, healthy, and empowered.
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Scott Armstrong

Entrepreneur, Productivity and Innovation Expert

Scott Armstrong (CSP) is an international speaker, emcee, published author and is recognized by his colleagues as an extraordinary visionary leader who has the uncanny knack of motivating others to inspired action. Sitting at a office desk over 20 years ago, he was deeply frustrated and knew there had to be more than pushing paper.
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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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George Ayee

Leadership, Change and Transformation Expert

George Ayee has over 25 years’ experience in leadership, change and transformation, organizational development, talent management, sales and marketing. He has carried out assignments in Africa, Europe and North America.
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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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Sajel Bellon

TEDx Speaker - Mental Health, Trauma, Stress and Wellness Expert

Sajel Bellon (Ed.D, CTSS) is an Occupational Stress and Trauma Specialist and Mental Health Professional.
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Diane Bergeron

Leadership and Inclusivity Expert

Diane was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at the age of five. By the time she was ten, she was considered legally blind, and lost all sight in her 30’s.
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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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Nicola Bird

Health and Wellness, Productivity and Self-Transformation Expert

Nicola Bird, Ph.D.
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Jennifer Bitner

Health and Wellness, Women of Inspiration and Mental Wellness Expert

  Jennifer Bitner is a mental health warrior, successful entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and author. She was diagnosed with a severe anxiety and panic disorder at the age of 22, she spent the next decade of her life living with two identities.
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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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Jennifer Buchanan

Health and Wellness, Stress Management and Music Therapy Expert

Jennifer Buchanan is an certified Music Therapist (MTA), Past-President of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy and author. She is instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs with her company currently serving over 1800 clients through the efforts of her specialized team of musical therapists.
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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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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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Michelle Cederberg

Health and Wellness, Performance, Productivity and Energy Expert

Michelle Cederberg has spent most of her life in the realm of human performance – as a competitive kayaker, as an avid outdoor enthusiast; mountain biker, rock climber and snowboarder. She’s worked as a college instructor, health educator, fitness instructor and personal trainer always interested in what makes people tick – inside and out.
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Raz Chan

Martial Arts Champion, Performance and Productivity, Resiliency and Stress Management Expert

Raz Chan is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, bestselling author and speaker on mental mastery. As a child he experienced the power of the martial arts spirit in overcoming adversity when his father lost the family savings to bankruptcy.
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Devon Clunis

Winnipeg Chief of Police, Personal & Professional Life Growth, Diversity & Inclusion Expert

Devon Clunis always believed that one person can make a difference and his personal and professional life has been about exhibiting that ideal.
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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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Dan Comiskey

Safety and Overcoming Adversity Expert

Dan Comiskey played in the Canadian Football League for 13 seasons retiring in 2010 as a perennial all-star, but more importantly to him, as part of two Grey Cup Championship's with the Edmonton Eskimos. Throughout the last half of his career Dan became passionate about worker’s safety and started developing leadership and behavioural programs that were used by major oil and gas, construction and manufacturing companies.
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Linda Crawford

Self Care, Health and Wellness Expert

Linda Crawford is a keynote and workshop speaker that offers practical strategies for individual and organizational health and wellness. Crawford is a dynamic, motivated and spirited individual who exudes a quiet confidence and passion for life.
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Judy Croon

Comedian - Stress Management and Humour Expert

As a long-time stand up comedian, Judy Croon is used to being in the spotlight. Judy Croon 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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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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Jason Cyrus

Self Hypnosis and Self Empowerment Expert

As the author of The Unconscious Coach, naturotherapist and hypnotist, Jason Cyrus has dominated and transformed the field of stage hypnosis over the last decade with his unmatchable stage presence, unique style, positive attitude and charisma. In his wildly entertaining keynote presentation shows audience members how to achieve the unthinkable – and how you can put the scientific principles to work in your business and personal life.
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Mark DeVolder

Change and Transition Management Expert

Mark DeVolder is the Change Specialist and a pioneer in the field of transition management. Unique in the industry, DeVolder is one of the few speakers who teaches leaders how to change.
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Jean-Francois Dupras

Alpinist, Adventurer and Mental Health Advocate

Jean-Francois Dupras is originally from Québec, but he have been living in Canmore Alberta for the past 15 years. Most of his life Jean-Francois have been looking for a career opportunity where he could help people, just to realize, a few years ago that he was the one that needed help first.
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David Dyck & Jamie Dyck

PPE Protection, Explosion Survivor and Safety Experts

David Dyck and Jamie Dyck deliver a powerful true story on the subject of Workplace Safety – Wear Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). David was involved in a horrendous workplace explosion in 2003.
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Linda Edgecombe

Resilience, Energy, Performance and Leadership Expert

Linda Edgecombe (CSP) is one of the Top 60 Motivational Speakers in the World. As a result, Linda is a Speaker Hall of Fame of Canada inductee.
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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

Guy Felicella

Harm Reduction Advocate, Advisor and Addiction Educator

Guy Felicella spent three decades in the grips of addiction and homelessness, surviving multiple life-threatening infections, several public health crises and six overdoses. Today Guy is a qualified expert who devotes his time and career to public speaking, advising the Province of BC on the opioid crisis, advocating to reduce the stigma of harm reduction and educating students on addiction.
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Ganz Ferrance

Cyber Bullying, Communication Health & Wellness and Psychology Expert

Dr. Ganz Ferrance holds a Ph.
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Gabriel Filippi

Mountaineer - Leadership, Change and Resilience Expert

Gabriel Filippi was imprisoned in an icy cave, at an altitude of over 18,000 feet, tent and sleeping bag left behind at the last camp site with only two days of rations left. The ascent had been stopped short for four days by an unexpected storm.
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Theo Fleury

Stanley Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, Mental Health and Trauma Expert

Canadian's mostly know Theo Fleury for his time on the ice in the NHL and as an Canadian Olympian Athlete. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive behaviours.
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Steve Foran

Happiness, Leadership, Employee Engagement and Growth Expert

Steve Foran (CSP) manages a consulting business focused on behaviour and culture change. Since 2006, it’s grown into work with leaders across Canada to shift culture and helping teams bring more gratitude to work each day.
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Viviane Forest

Gold Medalist, Paralympic Athlete and Overcoming Adversity Expert

Known as "The Falcon", Viviane Forest is an inspiring public speaker at corporate, education and community events. Her presentations are genuine, strong, and they motivate people to be active and reach for their goals and dreams.
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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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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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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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Nathan Hall

Award-winning entrepreneur, business leader and educator

Nathan Hall is an award-winning entrepreneur, business leader and educator.  He is the CEO of Culture Check, an anti-racism support centre for the workforce.
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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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Beth Hanishewski

Resilience, Teamwork and Relationship Expert

Beth Hanishewski is an internationally recognized Speaker, Coach and Writer who teaches her audiences that the Real Path to Success is through Relationships. She has shared the stage with the world’s top speakers including Jack Canfield, Robin Sharma, Lisa Nichols and Mike Dooley in Australia, the U.
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Robert Hawke

Comedian, Author and Cancer Survivor

Robert Hawke is a speaker, comedian and cancer survivor. He uses his 20 years of comedic experience and the lessons he learned in his battle with cancer to uplift and entertain audiences across the country.
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Tyler Hayden

Teamwork, Leadership and Peak Performance Expert

Tyler Hayden is an international leadership and team consultant, elected government official, and founder of the Message In a Bottle book series. He has over two decades of experience as a speaker and organizational consultant and is the author of more than a dozen books and measures on personal development, leadership, and team building.
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Akeem Haynes

Olympic Bronze Medalist - Resiliency Expert

Born in Savlamar, Jamaica, Akeem Haynes didn’t have much of an advantage from the beginning. With limited options and tragic events happening early in life, he moved to Canada with his mother seeking a better life.
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Les Hewitt

The Power of Focus, Business Strategy, Performance and Productivity Expert

With more than 30 years experience, Les Hewitt understands the real world of business and the struggle to stay focused. In his early career, Les became the #1 salesperson in the country for a large international network marketing company, winning every award in the business.
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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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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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Marilyn Jensen

First Nations and Indigenous Empowerment Expert

Marilyn Jensen is a vibrant and powerful speaker addressing major current themes and areas pertinent and relevant to Indigenous people in Canada and elsewhere.  Her passion lies within reclamation and revitalization of ceremony, songs, culture and everything foundational to her identity but which was stolen and displaced.
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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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Ann Dowsett Johnston

Public Policy, Mental Health, Trauma and Addictions Expert

Ann Dowsett Johnston is an award-winning journalist and keynote speaker. She is one of Canada's leading experts on public policy related to higher education, alcohol addiction and trauma.
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Brian Keating

Award Winning Conservationist, Educator, Naturalist and WildLife Expert

Brian Keating is one of Canada's most in demand keynote speakers. He previously held the position “Head of Conservation Outreach” at the Zoo, which enabled him to raise money and then spend it on environmental projects around the world.
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Allan Kehler

Resilience, Stress Management, and MENtal Health Expert

Allan Kehler empowers his audiences and is a highly sought-after keynote speaker. He has gained national attention for his engaging style and captivating approach.
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Michael Kerr

Innovation, Leadership and Humor and Workplace Culture Expert

Michael Kerr is a Canadian Hall of Fame speaker who travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about inspiring workplace cultures, inspiring leaders, and businesses that leverage their humour resources to drive outrageous results! Whether virtual or in-person, Michael Kerr’s presentations offer relevant, practical ideas delivered with his memorable brand of high-energy, clean humour. “Inspiring,” “hilarious,” “energizing,” “brilliant ideas,” and “relevant and timely content,” are phrases clients repeatedly use to describe his powerful presentations.
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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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Isabelle Laflèche

Speaker, Author, Blogger, Teacher, Torchbearer

Isabelle is passionate about working with others to help them navigate these changing times with more ease and to assist them to find and connect with their true purpose. A wellness warrior and fan of yoga and meditation, Isabelle began her career as a corporate attorney where she worked in Montreal, Toronto and New York.
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Darren Lang

Stress Management, Resiliency and Productivity Expert

Darren Lang has lived his talk. Having gone through a major rut in his own life, everything he talks about are the tried and true tools he used to pick himself up and get back to feeling great.
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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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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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Alvin Law

Attitude, Leadership. Productivity, Resilience and Change Expert

Alvin's story and his keynote presentations aim to inspire your people to stop seeing problems, and start seeing possibilities. Alvin Law is an Attitude Expert who uses his story to challenge and inspire audiences.
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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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Jamie Leal

Kidnap Survivor, Change Management, Leadership Expert

After being kidnapped at gunpoint in Mexico, Keynote Speaker Jaime Leal, a well established business owner, humanitarian relief volunteer, former paramedic and television host, rapidly learned how to handle a crisis without losing his cool. His life depended on it.
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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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Daniel Lewis

Entrepreneur, Marketing, Customer Service Expert

Author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award winning tea company T By Daniel. His people-focused outlook on entrepreneurship and his experiential business tactics have garnered him and his company nationwide recognition and many awards and honours such as a 2016 Business Excellence Award and 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs.
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Chief Clarence Louie

Aboriginal Indigenous and First Nation Expert

In December 1984 Chief Clarence Louie was elected as the Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band, part of the Okanagan Nation in south central British Columbia. Chief Clarence Louie has consistently emphasized economic development as a means to improve his people’s standard of living.
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Nancy Lowery

Leadership, Teamwork and Project Management Expert

Leadership shows up in everything we do. A premise Nancy Lowery explores through her programs and keynote presentations.
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Anthony Lue

Anthony Lue Living Without Limits Expert

Growing up in Pickering, Ontario, Anthony Lue knew that he was destined for greatness! Having found a love for sports and speed early on in his childhood only set him up for a rollercoaster of a ride. By the time he was 14 years old, it was evident that his talent would place him as one of the top hurdlers and baseball players for his age in the nation! As life would have it the vision was blurred and the path to greatness was no more.
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Monique MacKinnon

Resilience, Mental Health, Innovation, Leadership and Change Expert

“Unconventional, spontaneous, engaging and a breath of fresh air” is how Monique MacKinnon's forward-looking clients describe her. — Monique has 30+ years’ experience delivering 1000s of training, speaking and coaching sessions in the largest cities of Canada, the U.
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Shamena Maharaj

Happiness & Mindfulness, Personal Change & Resilience and Emotional Intelligence Expert

Shamena Maharaj is an award winning Human Resources Professional, Scholar, Author, Philanthropist, Coach and Speaker. Shamena is the author of two books Becoming my best self: my shero attributes and Joy, Happiness and Mindfulness.
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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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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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Alan Mallory

Leadership, Teamwork, Health and Safety Expert

Alan Mallory is an international keynote speaker, author and professional development trainer who is passionate about leadership and human performance. He studied engineering at Queen’s University and has worked all over the world as a mechanical engineer and project manager but his true passion is in working with people to reach new heights in the way we think and the actions we take.
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Elizabeth Manley

Olympic and World Silver Medalist

Elizabeth Manley competed 40 years in both amateur and professional figure skating. She has participated in two Olympic Games (where she won the 1988 silver medal and became the Olympic Freestyle Champion), six World Championships, and has won three National Titles.
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Michael Marshall

Black Lives Matter, Inclusivity, and LGBTQ and Mental Health Expert

Dr Michael Marshall, MBBS, MRCPsych, DMCC, PgDip (Mental Health Law), CCT (Psychiatry), is a psychiatrist with a special interest in transgender and 2SLGBTQ+ health and wellness.  He was the inaugural Program Director for the Gender Program at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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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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Gair Maxwell

TEC Canada "Speaker of the Year" - Reinvention, Innovation, Business Growth and Branding Expert

Gair Maxwell didn't follow a safe or conventional path to get where he is today. He comes from humble roots.
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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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Lanny McDonald

Stanley Cup & Olympic Champion, Philanthropist and Leadership Expert

Lanny McDonald is best known for his outstanding sixteen year hockey career and is not only an exceptional athlete, but is also a dedicated family man, community leader, philanthropist, and successful businessman. He has addressed countless groups, corporations and professional associations on the topic of leadership since his retirement.
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Sandy McIntosh

An authentic C-suite executive and thought leader committed to driving positive change in the workplace

An authentic, inspiring leader with a unique voice and unique perspectives, Sandy McIntosh is a breath of fresh air in business environments. She’s an expert in her field, an authority on multiple topics like resilience, mindfulness, happiness, curiosity, and women & leadership.
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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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Marc Andre Morel

Change, Leadership and Performance Expert

Audiences love Marc Andre Morel's (CSP) content-rich but accessible presentations filled with stories, analogies, humour and energy! Part of what makes him so compelling is the strength of his message, delivered with passion, creativity and authenticity. His charismatic delivery and style inspire participants to immediately take action and use it at work and in their personal lives, making the total experience even more enriching.
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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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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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Timea Nagy

National Bestselling Author, Speaker, Award Winning Social Advocate

Timea has inspired millions of people, Global and North American institutions, corporations, the North American and European Financial sectors, Governments and the United Nations for over 10 years. Timea’s Memoir, “Out of the Shadows” is a National The bestseller that shares her tragic and unbelievable experience with a powerful story of grace.
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Sunjay Nath

Leadership, Management, Performance and Productivity Expert

Sunjay Nath (MBA, BScE, CSP), travels globally sharing insights on leadership and performance. His trademark, “The 10-80-10 Principle” is a framework that helps individuals and teams improve performance.
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Nothabo Ncube

Inspirational TEDx Speaker, A Coach and A Millennial Mentor

Dr. Nothabo Ncube is an Inspirational TEDx Speaker, A Coach and A Millennial Mentor.
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Toni Newman

Business Growth, Innovation and Strategy Expert

Five-time award winning business owner Toni Newman, is a highly sought after innovation catalyst and keynote speaker with an uncanny ability to help her clients turn information into innovation and ideas into results. With years of business experience in fields as diverse as law, advertising, tourism, sales, entertainment and event management, Newman brings a uniquely powerful mix of strategy, creativity and real world insight to the table.
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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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Larry Ohlhauser

Productivity, Health and Wellness Expert

Dr. Larry Ohlhauser is a formidable man.
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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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Martin Parnell

Elite Athlete, Leadership, Goal Setting Expert

Martin Parnell talks about how to "Overcome Obstacles to Achieve your Full Potential."  He reveals how we can all set goals and achieve results we never thought possible.
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Dina Pestonji

Survivor - Mental Health and Resilience Expert

At 29 years of age, Dina, an East-Indian female, had 2 massive strokes requiring emergency brain surgery. When she woke up, she had no ability to speak, was paralyzed on the right side of her entire body and it was unclear if she was in a vegetative state.
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Vince Poscente

World Class Peak Performance Mindset

Vince Poscente is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. His expertise on accelerating extraordinary goals is based on tools to be more resilient and how to overcome obstacles.
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Lana Potts

Medical Doctor, Indigenous Health and First Nation Expert