Liz Gleadle has represented Canada at three Olympic Games (London, Rio, & Tokyo), won ten Canadian Championships, holds the National Record at 64.83m (212.7 ft), and competed professionally for the last decade. Although Liz Gleadle was blessed with strength and height (183cm / 6’1), Liz Gleadle was in no way “naturally” athletic or coordinated: as a javelin thrower, this made Liz Gleadle an outlier. Javelin is an explosive combination of precise movement, steps, applied force, torque, extension – it’s frequently dominated by some of the most athletic people in track.
Liz Gleadle’s desire to become a better athlete led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. This learning kindled a fascination in everything “high performance”.
In 2011, the potential to make her first Olympic Team was on the horizon. Determined to work with her strengths, she began to implement new habits and routines off the track, to enhance her ability to improve her technique. Through these efforts, Liz not only made the team, but smashed the Canadian Record by over 3 meters, throwing her way into the Olympic Finals at her first Games!
This was only the beginning. Over the last decade she has become an avid learner expanding her knowledge of nutrition, sleep, active recovery, mental training, meditation and yoga. From these deep dives, Liz has been able to curate routines to optimize her physiology and psychological states, as well as strategies to boost adherence and consistency.
Liz shares her favorite, most effective strategies though online events:
- Win the Morning: teaches the science and strategies of her 5-step, science-backed, “minimum effective dose”, morning routine.
- The Art of Recovery: teaches the science behind rest and recovery, and helps to reframe them as an integral part of performing at our best.
Filipe Masetti Leite, world-renowned Long Rider, award-winning journalist and best-selling author, is the youngest person in the world to cross the Americas on horseback.
In an eight-year journey that took Filipe Masetti Leite and his beloved horses across 12 nations and more than 25 000 kilometres, Filipe Masetti Leite saw the reality of life on this planet. With devastating droughts, the threats of grizzlies and snakes, the unpredictable weather, and the deadly impact of the drug trade, daily life on this planet is hard. But life is also beautiful. Despite the hardship, Filipe Masetti Leite was overwhelmed by the kindness of people who had nothing, but were willing to offer a place to sleep and water and pasture for the horses. The true lesson Filipe Masetti Leite learned is that there is always a way to accomplish anything you can dream, if you can put your fears aside and take that first step!
The son of modest ranchers, Filipe had the immigrant experience, living in both Brazil and Canada, and understands the entrepreneurial spirit. He is a strong advocate of mental health, the Children’s cancer hospital in Barretos, Brazil, and the horse as a metaphor for success and the path to happiness. His journeys took him from boy to man to national hero, only to fall to PTSD and have to climb back on the horse to take a new journey inward.
Eventually he closed the loop where it all began. From Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, the journey was complete.
In 2020 Filipe was chosen as the Calgary Stampede’s Grand Marshal and white hatted by Mayor Naheed Nenshi. He is the author of the best-sellers, Long Ride Home (soon to be a major motion picture) and Long Ride to the End of the World, published in Portuguese (Haper Collins) and English, soon to be released in Spanish. Filipe is a regular contributor to The Toronto Star, a frequent guest on Rede Globo’s Fantastico, Brazil’s most watched Sunday night television show, and is writing his third memoir, Last Long Ride. His feature Documentary, The Long Rider, will be released in 2022 on Super Channel and Amazon Prime Canada and in festivals around the world.
He is engaged to his fiancée Clara Victoria Davel, who he riding his Long Ride in Patagonia, Argentina.
Filipe, fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English and has performed his motivational talk for big businesses, organizations, associations and universities all over the Americas like; CISCO brasil, JBS – largest meat supplier, John Deere Brasil, Algar Telecom, Ryerson University, Rotary Clubs in Canada, Brasil and Uruguay, 4H Alaska, CEVA Canada Mellohawk Logistics and others.
During his presentation he discusses themes like strategic planning, teamwork, resilience, mental health, diversity and inclusion, Ag and ranching and the benefits of connecting with nature and horses.
Julie Cass is a transformational life and business coach, and founder of The Positive Change Group. Julie Cass has coached hundreds of business owners, leaders, and individuals over the years to help them tap into their full potential and create success.
Julie Cass is a CEO, a wife, and a mom who understands firsthand that the juggle is real. Having over 20 years experience in building and scaling businesses to multi-7-and-8 figures, and building a successful international consulting and management training company in the Spa & Wellness Industry, Julie’s passion lies in helping busy people thrive in all facets of life by investing in the relationship they have with themselves.
A renowned keynote speaker, Julie Cass has spoken at over fifty conferences and companies across North America. Julie Cass has been an expert guest speaking on Global TV, CHCH and CP24, to writing for major publications such as Canadian Living, Canadian Business Journal and Spa Canada; she is available and interested in being your keynote speaker for your next event. Julie is committed to not only motivating positive change but promoting attendees to take inspired action.
Specialties:
- Wellness in the workplace
- Personal Empowerment
- Overcoming burnout
- Leadership, organizational turnaround
- Entrepreneurism and business strategies
Robin Esrock is a bestselling author, journalist, TV host and public speaker. Having travelled to 115 countries on 7 continents, Robin Esrock’s stories and photography have appeared in major publications on five continents, including National Geographic Traveler, The Guardian, The Chicago Tribune, South China Morning Post and Sydney Morning Herald. A former travel columnist for The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, Outpost and MSN, Robin Esrock has been profiled as a travel expert by 60 Minutes, CBC, MSNBC, ABC, CTV, Global, Travel+Leisure, The Wall St Journal many others.
Sharing the stage with Buzz Aldrin and Ken Burns, Robin Esrock was honoured as Master of Ceremonies at the Explorer’s Club Annual Dinner in New York. Robin Esrock is the creator and co-host of the 40-part television series Word Travels, and his passion for travel has been seen by millions of viewers in nearly two-dozen languages on National Geographic and Travel Channel International, and on OLN, Prime Video and CityTV in Canada. These adventures were also captured for his international bestselling book, The Great Global Bucket List. Robin spent years scouring every province and territory for Canada’s most unique experiences, recording his journey in the country’s top selling travel book, The Great Canadian Bucket List.
He has also written two bestselling travel books about Australia. A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, Robin currently writes a for Canadian Geographic and continues to travel the world in search of the world’s best experiences. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, he lives in Vancouver with his wife and two children.
Lisa Lounsbury has been educating and entertaining audiences, conference delegates and clients on the topics of Health and Wellness for over 30 years. As an expert in mental health, wellness and fitness, Lisa Lounsbury has been focused on inspiring and motivating individuals to Make Wellness a Priority™ and to Bring Health to Health and Safety™.
As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator Lisa Lounsbury speaks to groups in the Health and Safety Industry, Education Sectors, Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments, Social Services, Human Resources, Financial, Mining Groups and many others.
Lisa is the President and Founder of New Day Wellness Inc.™ and the New Day Wellness Academy™, an International Motivational Speaker, TV & Podcast Host of Your Wellness, a Corporate Mental Health and Wellness Trainer, Nutrition and Fitness Specialist and Competitive Tap Dancer.
Over the years Lisa has also appeared on a variety of radio talk shows, commercials and news interviews. She’s addressed members of Non-Profit Organizations, National Speakers Groups and Professional Associations and always leaves her audiences motivated and energized.
Being an engaging, entertaining and inspiring speaker as a mental health and wellness expert is what Lisa delivers with every Keynote, Workshop, Retreat, Interview, and TV Episode.
Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW of Work, author of the bestselling book Rethink Work, and global keynote speaker. Having been on hundreds of stages and worked with and studied the greatest places to work in the world Eric Termuende knows what it takes to build incredible teams that are resilient, innovative, and ready for the future of work.
Eric Termuende, A former World Economic Forum Global Shaper and recognized as one of the Top 100 Emerging Innovators under 35 by American Express, his ideas have been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, and many more.
Eric Termuende is helping leaders build incredible teams and tomorrow’s greatest places to work. His one-degree shift methodology enables leaders to build trust, remove friction, and create a culture of experimentation. His virtual keynote has been delivered over 50 times since the pandemic began to organizations including IBM, The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Zoom, TD, BMO and The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Eric is a perfect conference opener who kickstarts the day, unites the audience, and leaves attendees with memorable stories, and a refreshingly unique take on leadership, culture, and the future of work.
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is a compassion-cultivating, day-making change agent, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, a ferocious never-giver-upper, and a collector and connoisseur of fine silver linings. Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is also a TEDx speaker and a Ph.D. scholar with more than 20 scientific publications who spent five years studying the science of human behavior, specifically how attitudes affect action and how we can communicate to inspire greater and lasting change, both individually and collectively.
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg has presented his research at international conferences, and has been featured by The Huffington Post, ABC News, The Good Men Project, and more.
While writing his thesis, Jeremy started a side project called Long Distance Love Bombs with the intention of making kindness cool, empathy popular, and compassion commonplace. He started small, leaving little handwritten notes of encouragement and inspiration everywhere he went, then began sharing his writing on social media and various online publications such as Thought Catalog, Elephant Journal, Rebelle Society, and others. His ideas have started a wave of kindness that helps people find the strength to fight heartache, improve their relationships, pursue their dreams, and make the world better than yesterday.
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is active in the personal development space and on social media, with more than 45,000 followers on Instagram and 20,000 on Facebook. He works full-time as a life coach, podcast host, and spoken word poet, leading events around the world. He has hosted personal development retreats on four continents and leads a unique “Walking Retreat” along the Camino de Santiago in Spain each summer.
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg’s podcast, The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast, initiates and facilitates conversations that shift perspectives towards a more conscious and compassionate collective. Primarily operating in the personal development space, Jeremy has interviewed more than 160 coaches, therapists, and relationship experts, as well as meditation teachers and musicians such as Leann Rimes and numerous NYT-bestselling authors. The podcast has nearly half a million downloads, ranking it as one of the top 1% of podcasts in the world. He has also been on a guest on more than 50 podcasts.
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg combines his vast scientific knowledge, years of personal experiences, and unique poetic voice to provide a highly inspiring and engaging talk to help bring people together, connect with one another, and change their lives for the better.
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron is a sought-after expert who gave more than 2,000 keynote presentations and workshops (in person and online) in 12 countries around the world. Dr. Jasmin Bergeron also authored or co-authored five books, more than 50 scientific research papers and over 100 newspaper articles on the “WOW effect” in journals such as The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Jasmin Bergeron owns the “Certified Speaking Professional – CSP” designation, which is the highest international certification that can be earned in the professional speaker industry worldwide. Dr. Jasmin Bergeron talks on the best practices to create a “WOW Effect” in various contexts such as:
- Sales and business development
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Work-life balance
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron has given hundreds of keynote presentations in the following sectors:
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Education
- Professional services
- Real estate
- Government
- Tourism and hospitality
- Retail stores and a variety of associations
Dr. Bergeron’s main objective is to deliver practical tips and tools that can be implemented immediately. Delivering well-researched and relevant insights, Jasmin Bergeron is known for his interactive, humorous, and value-oriented approach. He is a fully bilingual speaker who has a unique ability to simplify seemingly complex challenges in a way that will provide your audience with a fresh and useful perspective. Attendees particularly value the memory aid he provides at the end. You will leave Jasmin’s keynote refreshed, energized and more confident than ever that you are prepared for the road ahead.
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron has given hundreds of keynote presentations in the following sectors: financial services, healthcare, education, government, tourism, hospitality, transport, professional services, real estate, IT, retail and a variety of associations. Dr. Bergeron will take a lot of time to tailor his presentation to your business, needs and expectations. In fact, after his presentations, many attendees think that he worked in their industry before.
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron will take a lot of time to tailor his presentation to your business, needs and expectations. In fact, after his presentations, many attendees think that he worked in their industry before. His main objective is to deliver practical tips and tools that can be implemented immediately. Delivering well-researched and relevant insights, Jasmin Bergeron is known for his interactive, humorous, and value-oriented approach. Jasmin is a fully bilingual speaker who has a unique ability to simplify seemingly complex challenges in a way that will provide your audience with a fresh and useful perspective.
Dr. Jasmin Bergeron’s dynamic presentations are grounded in science (he is a University Full Professor), leavened with humour and strengthened by his flair for telling it like it is. Attendees particularly value the memory aid he provides at the end. You will leave Dr. Jasmin Bergeron’s keynote refreshed, energized and more confident than ever that you are prepared for the road ahead.
In 2019, as a guest keyboard artist and dancer with Montreal’s atypical metal band Deadly Apples, David Houle performed at the 25th Vans Warped Tour, alongside Simple Plan, Good Charlotte and Blink 182. David Houle also performed at the VIVO X El ROCK festival in Peru with Slipknot, The Strokes and Bullet for My Valentine and toured with Marylin Manson.
Both of his parents served in the Canadian Armed Forced, and after his mother’s death in 2003, David Houle decided to study dance full-time, later graduating from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. In 2015, David Houle worked alongside Cindy Lauper in the Tony Award-Winning musical Kinky Boots in Toronto. In 2020 before the global pandemic, David Houle was set to debut the world premiere French adaptation of it in Montreal with Serge Postigo and Just for Laughs Productions.
Singer/Songwriter David Houle was also the lead character for two productions of Cirque Du Soleil and a dancer for the Canadian Opera Company. He is also the choreographer for Billboard charting artist Dion Todd.
From rural Loretteville, Quebec, Canada, multidisciplinary artist David Houle battled addiction for a decade; David Houle is now motivating audiences to face their struggles and inspires them towards a path of recovery and healing.
Massy Whiteknife is an Award-Winning Indigenous businessman, serial Entrepreneur, industry relations, economic development expert with a 25-year background in occupational Health & Safety Embraces Two-Spirit Lifestyle. He is much more than an oil-patch entrepreneur who overcame great adversity to build a multi-million-dollar enterprise. As a proud member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the founder and of ICEIS Safety ltd, Koda-Cree ltd and founded the indigenous project foundation he is also an entertainer known as Iceis Rain his second spirit whose global celebrity and extraordinary life story are inspiring audiences from all walks of life.
Massey Whiteknife built a thriving enterprise with ICEIS Safety, in part by assuring customers that his sexuality wasn’t a reason not to hire him. Now a sought-after public speaker, he helps others develop the tools they need to overcome adversity and succeed in their lives and careers. What’s so refreshing is that he’s willing to share not only the highs but also the lows of his exceptional life.
At one point in his career, Massey was on top of the world as business accolades and awards poured in, including the 2016 Eagle Feather Award of Distinction and 2011 youth entrepreneur of Alberta, Canada. But with the collapse in the price of oil and the Fort McMurray wildfires, Massey Whiteknife lost everything and was forced to move to Edmonton to regroup. Now, after a rough couple of years, he is stronger than ever, Iceis safety turned to online safety training and koda-cree delivers his highly successful employment and job readiness program (the get ready program) Massey had to adapt to the dynamics of an industry experiencing huge change. “No matter what I go through I try to look at the positives in everything,” Massey Whiteknife says. “Every day when you wake up and put your shoes on, what you do is up to you.”
Having endured years of childhood sexual abuse, gang rape, bullying, addiction and homelessness, Massey Whiteknife learned to cope by embracing the other side of himself: his second spirit the female spirit know to all as Iceis Rain a fiery woman with comedic style and sparkly stilettos. Iceis Rain taught him to be strong, aggressive and to always give back to the people and the land.
Massey is two-spirit, a term First Nations people use to describe someone with both masculine and feminine identities. Embodied in the same person, Massey is an oil sands tycoon specializing in occupational health and safety and sustainable economic development, while Iceis Rain is a female jingle and fancy shall pow-wow dancer an anti-bully advocaat and the Canadian ambassador for one better world collective global. A multi-nominated recording artist and the international music ambassador for indigenous music global.
Iceis Rain has become the most recognized Two Spirit in Canada and the United States speaking at universities across turtle island and performing for thousands and was the first two spirit to perform on national television at the 2015 Aboriginal Canadian music awards. Iceis Rain has been featured in Alberta Venture magazine, on breakfast television, City TV, CTV, Entertainment tonight, ET Canada, numerous radios shows and podcasts. In 2013, she appeared in the critically acclaimed award-winning documentary, Oil Sands Karaoke. Her debut album The Queen, a collection of rock anthems and ballads with country flair, garnered five nominations at the 2014 Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards, and she currently stars in the award-winning APTN docuseries Queen of the Oil Patch with another award winning second season now airing on APTN lumi.
Iceis Rain and Massey’s stage presence, dedication to their professions and commitment to being a voice for the voiceless ensure that attendees of their public-speaking engagements will leave audiences feeling inspire, educated and will feel empowered to look at life as an opportunity to follow their dreams.