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. Paul was recently voted as one of Canada’s 10 Notable Speakers by Ignite Magazine. His rating on feedback forms average 9.2 out of 10 and nearly all those who respond say they would like to have Paul return to the same event. Paul was recently voted as one of Canada’s Top 10 Notable Speakers by Ignite Magazine. Krismer teaches the practical application of positive emotions to achieve corporate and personal excellence.

Paul is a noted public speaker and trainer. His authentic and passionate commitment to his subject matter shines through his work. Playful and captivating storytelling complements his intelligent and accessible presentation of the science of success. His teaching is powerful, authoritative, and convincing. At the same time, Paul is exceptionally practical, providing tools that audiences and entire workforces can immediately use.

Paul Krismer has a proven track record as an inspirational leader. For twenty years, he has served in senior management roles—overseeing hundreds of employees, multi-million dollar projects, and cheerfully growing future leaders. As a Certified Executive Coach, Paul is appreciated for his kind-hearted, yet relentless pursuit of the client’s best life. Helping people to reach greater happiness and success is his trademark promise. His teaching is authoritative, convincing and exceptionally practical. He provides tools that individuals and workforces can immediately use.Healthier work forces, higher productivity and increased profits—these are the scientifically proven results of highly engaged team members. Delivering strategies to accomplish exactly this outcome is what Paul does. His services range from coaching to keynotes, from half day training sessions to long-term culture change projects.

Paul is the best-selling author of Whole Person Happiness: How to be Well in Body, Mind and Spirit. As a teacher of cutting edge positive psychology, he is truly the “Happiness Expert”. Paul is a proud member of the International Positive Psychology Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

After more than 20 years as a leader of leaders—Paul brings his practical expertise in business to his passion for organization development, positive psychology and employee engagement. Paul is in his element when speaking about innovative culture change, succession planning, and the cultivation of high-performance teams. All of Paul’s work is grounded in the science of positive psychology.

Few people have as much and as varied experience as a leader in Safety and Disability Management. As a consultant to high risk and high claims volume employers and industries, Paul managed innovative and powerful interventions. Paul oversaw groups of more than 200 professional disability management staff, including doctors, nurses and psychologists. Fuel up your audience. Get them excited to do their best work. Make them feel inspired and put a lift in their step. Learn the serious business of positive emotions!

Paul Verhesen is the President & CEO of Clark Builders which has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2007 and since 2008 as one of Canada’s Top Employers. He has been successful in effectively aligning the needs of diverse teams that has resulted in bigger profits, synergized teams and staff that are committed to their work and the business. His passions include: construction, innovation, and relationships. Paul Verhesen holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, majoring in Construction, from the University of Alberta and maintains his Professional Engineering Certification with the APEGGA.

Verhesen’s strategic vision for the company has fostered an environment of continuous improvement, sustainable growth, and collaboration with a focus on leveraging technical innovation in the areas of operational process improvement (Lean Construction), self-performed work, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). In 2011, Paul Verhesen led Clark Builders seamlessly through the transition of ownership to see Turner Construction become a major partner in a company that remains 49% employee-owned with full operational control. The future looks bright for Clark Builders as it plans to expand its reach both geographically and in the markets that it serves.

With a vested interest in contributing to the ongoing development of the construction industry. In 2018, Paul Verhesen was the recipient of the Edmonton Construction Association Claude Alston Award. Recipients are recognized with ECA’s “Stanley Cup” for their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the Edmonton construction community and the City. Paul is a past Chair of Alberta Construction Association, Go Productivity and Canadian Construction Innovations, as well as a past Director of the Canadian Construction Association. In addition, an avid sports fan and dedicated volunteer, Mr. Verhesen contributes his time, energy and expertise to a number of professional and community organizations.

Paula Goebel delivers high-energy and practical professional development workshops, seminars and keynotes. She is a seasoned speaker, corporate trainer and educator specializing in the areas of Business Communications, Leadership, and Personal Growth.  Paula has captivated and empowered audiences from across Canada for over 20 years.  Her sessions consistently receive rave reviews. Paula Goebel is well known for her humor and real-life examples. Since 2000, the Portuguese-born, Edmonton-raised professional speaker has taught various courses and workshops for MacEwan University Business Corporate Learning and Continuing Education spread across the communications spectrum, from Effective Business Writing and Email Etiquette to Presentation Skills.

“I believe adult learning should be not only informative, but also fun.  I strive to inspire my audiences to move forward and take positive action both in their careers and also in their personal lives.” – Paula Goebel

Paula Goebel’s clients include organizations of all sizes from both the private and the public sectors as well as numerous professional and trade associations. Some of Paula’s clients include City of St. Albert, Canadian Western Bank, Blue Cross, MacEwan University, NAIT, and Landmark Homes to name a few.  Her goal is to provide business professionals with tools and strategies for increasing their communication skills and productivity in today’s competitive workplace. In addition, for the past 17 years Paula has been an instructor in the School of Continuing Education at MacEwan University. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Alberta and a Business Administration Diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

Since Goebel’s days in human resources when she recruited talent for a variety of companies, companies that still employ her as a trainer today, she has seen the world of communications evolve rapidly — so fast that she takes professional development courses herself to stay on top of it. Paula Goebel insists that continuous learning and communication is at the heart of success for employees, leaders and organizations alike. Communication skills, whether written or verbal, can be learned and honed.

The following sessions can be delivered in three formats:  keynote, half day or full day:

• Succeeding in a Multi-Generational Workplace
• Communicating with Confidence and Impact
• Dynamic Communication Skills for the New Supervisor
• Creating a Positive Work Environment
• How to Deliver an Award-Winning Presentation Every Time
• Grammar Essentials for Business
• Effective Business Writing
• Developing the Leader in You
• Time Management and Priority Planning

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.

For more than 25 years, Paula Morand has been known for a bold approach to leadership building, having worked with more than 25,000 clients in 19 countries, this former radio personality, author and award-winning entrepreneur will candidly reveal her proven sales acceleration tips, demonstrating how to be successful in the competitive corporate world. She is an 11-time award winning entrepreneur and captivates her audience by using humour and providing powerful and practical solutions that can be implemented immediately after her presentation. Morand is also recognized as one of the top 25 Leadership Experts to follow on Twitter and a regular contributor to numerous publications.

There are no canned speeches from Paula Morand! She does her research, she comes prepared and her audiences know that she understands what they are striving for. With a solid booking process, Morand and her team supply you with exactly what you need to market your event properly.Morand is an expert storyteller and she is hilarious. With a myriad of stories in her arsenal and her down to earth approach, audiences find her engaging, funny and impactful.

She knows how to Dream BIG and Be BOLD. Paula walks the talk and audiences trust her. Paula Morand has succeeded and failed, won and loss, laughed and cried but has always learned new ways of doing life and to find the hidden jewel for confident living.

Pearlene Clunis was born in Osoyoos, British Columbia, but moved to Minitonas and Moosehorn, Manitoba, in her early childhood.

Pearlene experienced cultural immersion as her parents welcomed many international visitors. She had the good fortune of being introduced to many different cultures in her childhood and youth. She also had the opportunity to overcome challenges through the goodness of others and her own brand of resiliency.

Those varying experiences led her into the fashion world where she owned her own business and became an international award-winning fashion designer.  The Little Girl from Osoyoos would have never imagined that.

Throughout her career in the fashion industry, she grew passionate about women’s rights and the need to advocate on behalf of vulnerable and exploited women.  

This has become a significant part of Pearlene purpose as She strives to build a culturally diverse and inclusive society.

Penny Tremblay helps people learn to play nice in the sandbox…and when they don’t, she helps them fix broken relationships.

As we approach 2021, it is more important than ever for workplaces to inspire collaborative teamwork. Moving through conflict to cooperation fosters more productivity and profit. Engaging and retaining top talent is a great investment. People rarely quit jobs; they quit managers or toxic cultures for something healthier.

Penny Tremblay had been teaching audience members and participants practical ready to use skills and while boosting their confidence to be more productive, restore damaged relationships, improve communication and develop strong leaders for over 20 years. Tremblay’s advanced mediation certificate from Harvard, combined with years of conflict resolution facilitation, bring stories, experiences and guidance to enhance learning and shift minds.

Penny Tremblay is passionate on helping individuals and organizations succeed. Her unique approach leaves a strong impact with the audience member as her highly interactive and contain the right mix of ‘edu-tainment’ which inspires better human relations, self growth and commitment to ones work for performance and team synergy. Her captivating style is authentic and swings like a pendulum from the depths of human emotion to hilarious. Audiences are taken on an unforgettable journey of possibility, realizing the value of relationships, and how the one we have with ourselves is foundational to the relationship we have with others.

Penny Tremblay can deliver keynotes, workshop and training sessions. She enjoys taking a deeper dive into each organization, event and industry to customize her presentations for each client. She looks at each event as a chance to shift mindsets; with relevant tools to approach difficult conversations, negotiate win/win outcomes, build rapport and improve relationships immediately.

Tremblay lives in Northern Ontario and enjoys outdoor activity. She travels regularly to serve clients across the vast province of Ontario. She has a big heart for First Nation communities and the Indigenous peoples that are face a variety of challenges and require assistance to promote stronger collaboration with neighbouring communities and municipalities for equal treatment and access to social programming.

Peter Brown has always had one foot in two different worlds. By day, he’s spent two decades as an award-winning radio host, celebrated for his intellectual curiosity, thorough research and intelligent questions. By night, he’s a quick-witted comic improviser. As an Emcee, Peter Brown brings the best of both. An experienced producer, Peter works closely with clients to get a clear sense of their goals. He develops a sharp, clear script. When it comes time to deliver, he’s a master of reading the room. And his quick wit and inclusive humour keep things on track no matter what happens. In fact Peter’s clients often say his spontaneous “saves” are highlights of their event.

Brown’s career started after he studied at the University of Saskatchewan where he had the opportunity to do graduate work in English at the University of Cambridge. This involved long hours poring over 17th century manuscripts, and in his spare time doing comedy sketches. Those years led to both a Master’s Degree in Literature and a comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe that was featured on BBC Radio. After returning to Canada, Peter Brown became a producer and host for CBC. This is where Brown’s career took off as he got to develop his skills on multiple platforms. He got to interview Prime Ministers, premiers, scientists, artists, athletes, business leaders, and “ordinary” people doing remarkable things. He worked hard to craft interviews that were well-researched, challenging and revealing. There were serious days too, and moments of grief and tragedy.

Peter Brown also had the opportunity to create moments of entertainment and fun. When former listeners talk to him now, they mention memorable moments of spontaneity and adaptability when conversations and interviews went off the rails or took an unexpected tangent. Peter Brown hosted CBC Edmonton’s afternoon radio show Radio Active, where his intelligence and humour won him a loyal audience. He also hosted music and culture shows, and for seven seasons led the creative team on the award-winning comedy program The Irrelevant Show and is the only person to appear on both The Debaters and Ideas.

Peter is most proud of heading the creative and production teams on The Irrelevant Show as it was a great combination of science and art. His job was to tune a complicated production machine in the service of some cleverly observed sketches and occasional goofy jokes. There was nothing more satisfying than turning a phone conversation in November into a fully-produced radio sketch that was heard across the country in January.

As a comedian Peter Brown has written for many TV sketches and programs. He regularly performs with Edmonton’s improvised comedy soap opera “Die Nasty” among other shows. That rare combination of skills makes him a sought-after Emcee, with clients who bring him back year after year. Peter Brown thrives on creating a strong, clear plan, and also shines if the plan ever falls apart: his quick-witted humour keeps events on track, and creates memorable moments of fun and connection.

Peter Brown is no longer with CBC and has committed himself to Podcasting, Improv Shows, Playwriting and Keynote Presentations and Hosting Conferences/Events. He is passionate in bringing his skills and interests to any project, organization or cause. He excels in combining research and production skills with an element of performance. He is an expert at adapting to challenging situations, being in the moment, and reacting spontaneously. A lot of it boils down to the same path: asking the right questions, developing a solid plan, executing the details, and making people laugh along the way.

Randal Craig has been advising on Web and Social Strategy since 1994 when he put the Toronto Star online, the Globe and Mail’s GlobeInvestor/Globefund, several financial institutions, and about 100+ other major organizations. He is the author of seven books, including the recently released “Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business”, and speaks across North America on Social Media and Web Strategy. Randall Craig has founded several successful start-ups, held a long-time position at a “big-four” firm, and was an executive at an American public company.

Randall is the author of seven books, including the best-seller Personal Balance Sheet, the Online PR and Social Media series, Social Media for Business, and the Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business.  He has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, and has been profiled in all national media.  Randall speaks often on digital strategy and social media risk, blogs for the Huffington Post, and hosts the weekly interview show Professionally Speaking TV.

Randall has held leadership roles on a number of boards, and has earned a CFA, MBA, CMC, CSP, and a Black Belt in Karate. Randall Craig helps organizations and individuals move the Social Media strategy airplane from 30,000 feet to landing. He shares practical, been-there-before advice from his 23 years of Web and Social Media experience as a Consultant, Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author (and Black Belt in Karate).  He does this for 12-person teams, 800-person webcasts, and at conferences with over 1500 people in the audience.

Ravi Tangri (CSP), has invested his whole life studying and applying  the science of success. Tangri helps individuals, teams and organizations identify the key habits, systems and processes that play a key role in what limits and increases engagement, productivity and accountability in today’s fast changing working environments. Ravi Tangri has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned designation for the speaking industry and he was the 2011 national president of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. He has an M.Sc. in nuclear physics and an M.B.A.

Tangri’s background as a nuclear physicist is where he first honed his skills in how to simplify complexity and chaotic systems  – learning how to find and use the leverage points that make everything transform. This expertise is the lens he uses in the corporate arena to help you grow your co-creative leadership skills, engage key stakeholders and find the leverage points to co-create win-win-win solutions to the complex challenges you face. While he uses quantum physics to create innovation, his solutions are refreshingly easy to understand and have been helping leaders navigate their complex worlds and generate solid results for over two decades.

Ravi is the Chief Rocket Scientist for Chrysalis Strategies Inc. and the author of ‘Leading Authentically’ and ‘StressCosts Stress-Cures’. Whether he is growing co-creative leadership to transform the health care system, helping the largest liquid natural gas company in the Middle East grow its leadership, or helping entrepreneurs develop strategies to address today’s fast-changing world, Ravi Tangri helps leaders navigate the complex challenges they face today.

On top of this, Ravi Tangri is a master facilitator, with the ability to engage all they key players in the meaningful conversations they need to have to collectively co-create the way forward. Because the ideas he catalyzes originate with his clients, team buy-in and ownership results in innovative solutions that actually work. He has a solid track record of results both working within organizations and from the outside as a consultant, coach and facilitator. Ravi Tangri ensures that his audience not only gets inspired during his talk but does it in a way where they’re able to apply their learning immediately within their organizations as well as their personal lives.

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. Instead of giving up on his dream, his father started his tiny bean sprout business in the basement of their home. In the daytime his father tended to the business and at nights he worked as a delivery driver for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Young Raz Chan went to work at the age of 10 to help with the family finances. The family’s struggles drifted from barely paying the bills to having almost no money for necessities. Regardless of the circumstances they remained resilient, doing whatever it took to succeed.

One of the lessons he learned from this difficult time was his father continuing to practice martial arts everyday at 5:30am in the parking lot of K-mart near their tiny home. His father credits this daily practice in helping him clear his mind to focus on transforming failure into success. Consequently, the road to success was a long one taking over 12 years to help build his family business to become profitable and major player in the food industry. Furthermore Raz discovered the power of a strong mind and how it relates to success. He continues to use his experience to overcome  adversity and achieve his goals.

Recalling this life lesson, Raz Chan began to take an active interest in the area of mental mastery at the age of 26. Inspired by the works of Bruce Lee, Brian Tracy, and inspirational movies, he delved into studying how successful people in business and martial arts went from struggle to success. From the foods they ate, exercise habits, self-education, and the way they used adversity to build the life they dreamed of. Raz therefore took it upon himself to implement these philosophies for his own success. He brings these strategies forward throughout his presentations.

The positive shift and new found knowledge transformed his life from a sickly underweight kid lacking confidence to a martial arts master with a life purpose. Since 2005, Chan has passionately transformed the lives of thousands of individuals through his martial arts teachings. As a result, he has written two books related to personal development, the bestselling “Power Principles for Success” with Brain Tracy, and “The Human Excellence Project.” Furthermore, Raz’s passion to help and inspire others through is story leaves audiences with practical insights on how they can become their own champion in life and work.

Above all, he uses practical insights from his story to identify how one persons struggles can help them become better a better person and leader. Because of his will for a better life for himself and his family, Raz’s hard work and self determination has led him to become the man he is today. As a result of his presentations, audiences are inspired to keep focused on self improvement, their goals and to overcome all obstacles to get themselves to where they want to be.

Raz Chan’s Credentials

• Recognized by Shaw Communications as one of Canada’s extraordinary people for making Canada a better place for underprivileged children through education and sports.
• Qilly Award for Bestselling Author “Power Principles for Success”
• Editors Choice Award for contributions to the field of personal development.
• Author of two books on achieving personal excellence in sports and life.
• Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu & certified Defendo self-defense instructor.
• Over 40 years training and coaching in various martial arts (kickboxing, kung fu, Sikaran).
• Media appearances in The New York Times, CTV, Vancouver Magazine, Business Mag, Gracie Magazine,
• Canada’s Fashion Magazine, Canada’s Fight Network.
• Spoken at major conferences, schools, and corporations on mental toughness and racial tolerance.
• Certified mixed martial arts conditioning coach
• Diploma in Manual Osteopathic Practice