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Kevin Alderson

Mental Health, Diversity and LGBTQ2 Expert

Dr. Kevin Alderson is a dynamic keynote speaker for mental health and LGBTQ2 issues.
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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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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 and Human 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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Lana Asuchak

Stress Management, Health and Wellness, Nutrition and Health Expert

Lana Asuchak, keynote speaker, energy and stress expert, has an abundance of energy to take people on a wellness journey they never imagined. She has a Masters in Exercise Psychology, and a Bachelor of Physical Education.
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Derek Aucoin

Former Montreal Expos Pitcher - Teamwork, Leadership and Motivational Thought Leader

Derek Aucoin is a keynote speaker that talks on motivation, leadership and teamwork. As a former Montreal Expo pitcher Derek Aucoin is a Thought Leader that is in high demand at conferences and events all over North America.
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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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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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Trevor Bodogh

Mental Health, Overcoming Adversity and Performance Expert

From persevering family tragedy to personal triumph, appearing on Canadaʼs Got Talent and Dragonʼs Den, itʼs hard to imagine Trevor Bodogh was once a disengaged and passionless student on cruise control to no- where. Through his positive and negative experiences, Trevor has taken the strikes against him, combined with his one of a kind talent on two wheels in a high energy “performance speech” with a goal of engaging and motivating the youth to connect with themselves to focus on healthy futures.
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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 – 20 members in total.
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Scott Burton

Master of Ceremonies and Empowerment Expert

Scott Burton knows just what it means to break down self-limiting beliefs and turn them into success as a corporate entertainer, endurance athlete and motivational speaker. It did not take long for him to realize that much of his thought process to prepare for an endurance ultra-marathon is also what goes into the making of a successful business.
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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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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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Val Carter

Leadership & Management | Communications Specialist | Effective Networking Solutions

Val Carter is a proven professional speaker; she is expert on the subjects of business management and time management. Her presentations are always chock-full of relevant humour.
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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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Nancy Christenson

Storyteller | Seniors & Aging

Nancy Christenson dropped out of university back in the 1970s and went looking for a general education in the variety of jobs that life had to offer. Her richest and most treasured experience came when she took a camp-cook job on Canada’s largest cattle ranch.
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Dan Comiskey

Two Time Grey Cup Champion, Safety, and Overcoming Adversity Expert

Dan Comiskey played football in the Canadian Football League for 12 years. During this period, he had over 40 different coaches.
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George Couros

The Future of Education and Education Expert

George Couros is a leading keynote speaker on innovative leadership, teaching, and learning in the education sector. He has worked with all levels of school--from K-12 as a teacher and technology facilitator to school and district administrator.
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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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Russ Dantu

Customer Service & Sales | Business Strategy | Change Management

Russ Dantu is an internationally renowned speaker who has been delivering workshops, seminars and keynotes on customer service, presentation skills and successful trade shows since 1997. Russ has been teaching the Lost Art of Customer Service since 1999.
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John Davidson

Philanthropy and Commitment Expert

John Davidson considers himself as an ‘accidental’ professional speaker and author. His first career spanned 30-years in radio and television in London, ON and with Vancouver CBC Radio and Television.
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Dyan Eybergen

Mental Health. Education and Parenting Expert

Dyan Eybergen is a passionate and dynamic speaker. She easily engages her audience with confidence and humour.
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Kelly Falardeau

Survivor - Resiliency, Adversity and Self-Esteem Expert

Kelly Falardeau is an International Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author. She is popular throughout Canada as inspiration for building self-esteem and transforming thoughts into success.
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Ganz Ferrance

Cyber Bullying, Communication Health & Wellness and Psychology Expert

Dr. Ganz Ferrance holds a Ph.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tom Hierck

Classroom, Learning and Education Workforce Expert

Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983. His career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education.
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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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Christan Hiscock

Entrepreneurship | Business Strategist | Inter-generational Workplace

Christan Hiscock is an energetic entrepreneur with a diverse business background. He is currently involved with multiple different companies.
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Andrea Holwegner

Nutrition, Energy, Stress Management, Productivity and Health Expert

Andrea Holwegner is an award winning writer, health & wellness leader that delivers nutrition, energy and productivity solutions as a keynote speaker. She has counseled hundreds of individuals, including Olympic athletes, CEOs and families on the benefits of healthy eating.
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Marilyn Jensen

Storytelling | First Nations | Aboriginal Performances

Marilyn 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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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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Fred Keating

Master of Ceremonies, Emcee and Performing Arts Expert

For over 30 years, Fred Keating has been working with business executives, supervisors and communicators in training and professional development workshops. He coached presentation skills as the coordinator of speech and communication courses at the University of Alberta Departments of Drama and Education for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Allan Kehler

Addictions, 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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Ken Larson

Business Strategy, Leadership, Productivity and Performance Expert

Ken Larson is a Certified Executive Coach specializing in coaching leaders, growing companies, corporate performance training and high impact keynote presentations. His passion is to train and inspire amazing high performers to breakthrough to new levels of performance.
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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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Steve Long

World Sailor, Business and Workplace Strategist

Steve Long has lived a life that has been a roller coaster of adventure, hard work, and risk since the 1990’s. Beginning with his days as a college dropout to the very successful business man he is today, Steve Long has always drawn strength from the techniques he personally developed to combat stress and adversity along his journey.
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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 | Team Development | Project Management | The Natural Leader

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

Cyber Security, Online Safety and Fraud Prevention Expert

Kathy Macdonald began her career as a police officer in 1988 working the streets as a beat cop in Calgary, Alberta. With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, Kathy recognized early on that crime and policing would be changed forever, and she set out to learn everything she could about cyber security.
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Patricia Makokis

Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous and Social Policy Expert

Dr. Patricia Makokis,(Ed.
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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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Lanny McDonald

NHLer | Leadership Development

Lanny McDonald, best known for his outstanding sixteen year hockey career, is not only an exceptional athlete, but is also a dedicated family man, community leader, philanthropist, and successful businessman. Lanny is a gifted speaker.
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Denise Miller

Communication,

Denise Miller is a creative communication consultant with a unique ability to engage, entertain, and educate while presenting an eye-opening new look at face reading, body language and communication dynamics.
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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

Restorative Justice, Woman of Influence, 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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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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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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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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Larry Ohlhauser

Medical, Health and Wellness Expert

Dr. Larry Ohlhauser is a formidable man.
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David Papp

Social Media, Technology and Business Expert

David Papp can take the perceived complexities of technology and richly break them down for audiences to easily grasp and own new skills. His presentations offer audience relevant and strategical practical solutions.
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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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Jim Peplinski

NHLer | Entrepreneur | Business Leader

Jim Peplinski is an articluate and inspirational speaker with a smart mind and considerable business acumen. He is a winner of the Stantley Cup in 1989.
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Lana Potts

Medical Doctor, Children's Health and Aboriginal Health Expert

Dr. Lana Potts MD CCFP is a family physician at the Siksika Health and Wellness Centre.
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Georgette Reed

Olympic Speaker, Mental Health and Health and Wellness Expert

Georgette Reed is a former Olympian and current health And wellness consultant. She holds a MA in Coaching Sciences, a BPE in Physical Education and a BA in Communications and is a mental health first aid instructor for the City of Edmonton.
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Lesley-Anne Scorgie

Financial Wellness | Entrepreneurship | Inspirational Women

Lesley-Anne Scorgie's passion for personal finance was strong well before her appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show in 2001. What started all the fuss in the first place was when she took up teaching her high school business class about investing, much to her teacher's surprise.
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Beckie Scott

Olympic Speaker, Overcoming Adversity and Excellence Expert

Beckie Scott is one of Canada's best Olympic keynote speakers. A Three-time Olympian, Scott retired in 2006, capping nearly two decades of competitive cross-country ski racing.
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Byron Smith

Expedition Leader, Adventurer and Excellence Expert

Byron Smith is a riveting keynote speaker on any subject related to leadership, overcoming adversity, goal setting, commitment, motivation, problem solving, risk management, and time management. He is constantly in demand all over the world to deliver his presentations.
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Wade Sorochan

Award Winning Mental Health and Social Media Expert

Wade Sorochan is an accomplished Alberta broadcaster and national award winning speaker, author and mental health advocate recognized as Canada’s “Social Media Expert.” Wade first gained recognition for his pioneering impact on the #1 rated radio talk show and “Canada’s most unique radio talk show”: The Bill & Bill Show.
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Carly Sotas

Leadership | Courage | Growth

Carly Sotas is an author and activist dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. As a TEDx speaker and radio host, Sotas has inspired audiences around the world with her empowering message of encouragement and hope.
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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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Laurel Vespi

Productivity, Stress Management, Multitasking. Mindfulness and Wellness Expert

Laurel Vespi is a mindfulness and life engagement expert. Warm, genuine and uplifting, Laurel Vespi offers you thought-provoking, yet practical ideas and a fresh perspective.
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Curtis Weber

Workplace Safety Prevention, Burn Survivor, Safety Expert

On July 29th, 1999, Curtis Weber was 17 years old and working as he did everyday as a Construction Laborer on the Saskatchewan prairies. After a long day at work, he and his crew were attempting to transport a grain bin under a power line with our picker truck.
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Hayley Wickenheiser

Olympic Athlete, Mental Toughness, Teamwork and Performance Expert

Hayley Wickenheiser has been sharing her passion and knowledge for the game of hockey for 15 years. She delivers inspiring keynote speeches relaying stories from her five Olympic games for charity, school, and corporate events.
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Denise Wozniak

Resilience, Overcoming Adversity and Trauma Expert

Denise Wozniak is a motivational and inspirational speaker who has been through incredibly tough times. Within a month, she was laid off her job with 30 other employees, found out that her six month old daughter had AIDS and that she, herself had also been infected with HIV.
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