FIND Rural Development'Speakers' FOR AN EVENT

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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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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Steven Biggs

Gardening, Horticulture and Agriculture Expert

Steven Biggs is a keynote speaker, journalist and author specializing in gardening, farming, and food production.With a degree in horticultural science from the University of Guelph, he has worked in greenhouse and nursery production, plant propagation, biological controls, horticultural supplies, and farm marketing.
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Kevin Burns

Safety in the Workplace, Workplace Safety Expert

Keynote speaker Kevin Burns is the author of the M4 Method of interpersonal management skills development for supervisory and safety personnel. He is an internationally recognized speaker in safety leadership and also one of the top motivational presenters in Canada.
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Lorne Calvert

Politics, Government and Influence Expert

Lorne Calvert is an entertaining and humourous presenter. He can address most topics related to economics and the growth of social programs in conjunction with economic growth.
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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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Glenn Hagel

Politician, Government and Influence Expert

Glenn Hagel grew up in the Alberta village of Beiseker, AB. Glenn earned his degree in philosophy and psychology from the University of Manitoba.
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Markham Hislop

Energy Industry, Oil and Gas and Natural Resources Expert

Markham Hislop is a veteran journalist, communications specialist, and video producer. He published online news since 2008, starting with Beacon News serving Calgary and other Alberta cities, and now publishes and reports for North American Energy News, covering Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
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Jim Hole

Gardening, Horticulturalist, Cannabis, Business Innovation Expert

Jim Hole lives in Edmonton Alberta and owns and operates the nearby "Enjoy Centre". The "Enjoy Centre" is a state of the art greenhouse facility next to Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park.
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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. He has also been teaching in the Faculty of Science at Saint Mary’s University for the same 26 years.
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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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Tod Maffin

Digital Marketing and Technology Expert

Tod Maffin is president of ENGAGEQ digital, a social engagement agency that helps such brands 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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Patricia Makokis

Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous and Social Policy Expert

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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

Indigenous Rights, LGBTQ2, First Nation Health, First Nations Relations Expert

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

Governance, Future and Foresight Expert

Ruben Nelson is an author, speaker, visionary thought-leader, public commentator, consultant, international advisor and Canada’s foremost practitioner and teacher of strategic foresight. He is a reliable guide in these perilous times to more deeply desirable futures.
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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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Joe Pavelka

Recreation Management, Adventurer and Leisure Expert

Dr. Joe Pavelka has 30 years of experience as a practitioner, researcher, educator, speaker, and author.
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Murray Smith

Natural Resources, Government and Business Expert

Murray Smith is a member of Energy Advisory Board of TD Securities Inc. He is a Member of the Advisory Board of Hatch, a Canadian-based global engineering firm with over 8,000 employees.
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Ravi Tangri

Mindfulness, Leadership and Strategy Expert

Ravi Tangri (CSP), has invested his whole life studying - and applying - the science of success, identifying the key habits, systems and processes - the simple pressure points - that move you from disengagement and "meh" to Focus, Engagement, and Lasting results that feel like "Oh, Yeah!" What's more, he has a decades-long proven track record in doing this work with both organizations and individuals – not just talking about it. More important to your conference delegates is that he can explain these concepts and how to use them in simple, clear ways that they can understand and quickly apply to their own challenges.
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Bruno Wiskel

Agriculture and Farming Expert

In 1998, Bruno Wiskel purchased a half-section of land 150 km north of Edmonton. On this land, he grew his farming business from a $30,000 a year to $30,000 a month business.
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