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

Mike Shaw, a University of British Columbia Okanagan alumnus and accomplished coach, comes from a decorated background in freestyle skiing. A severe accident in 2013 forced Mike to give up the sport and career he loved. Since that fateful day, Mike has taken what he’s learned from his extraordinary experience and is helping others.  

 

Mike is now an entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. He’s the Co-founder of Headstartpro Performance Training and a subject matter expert in performance coaching and injury prevention. He’s developed strategies to help people achieve their full potential and excel in the face of adversity.  

 

Mike’s story has been documented on Red Bull TV, CBC, NBC, CTV, Global TV, City TV, and YouTube. His TEDx talk has reached thousands of people and continues to help those facing challenging times.  

 

In Mike’s keynotes and workshops, he shares a gracious perspective that will motivate you and leave you with an unforgettable learning experience. 

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. He is President of Murray Smith and Associates, a company that provides strategic advice to clients in the North American energy sector. Clients include major electrical generators, upstream producers and the US National Energy Research Laboratory.

Murray Smith has served as an expert for the Audit Review Panel for Canadian Hibernia Corporation. He is a Director of Surge Energy (SGY.V) and Critical Control Solutions (CCZ) and a Director of a number of private companies including N Solv, a solvent oil sands extraction technology. Smith has given presentations on Alberta’s oil sands and energy sector in London, Geneva, Beijing and throughout North America. He is a frequent commentator on Bloomberg television, BNN and Alberta media, as well as a respected source of energy analysis in the print media. Murray is a frequent presenter and speaker to investor organizations, conferences and numerous seminars.

Murray was the first Official Representative of the Province of Alberta to the United States of America. He established the Alberta Office in Washington, DC, and served until the fall of 2007. During his tenure in Washington DC, Murray testified in Senate and Congressional Committees. As Alberta’s representative in Washington DC, Murray Smith was a Congressional Nominee for Securing America’s Future Energy, a Presidential Commission. Murray also guided a partnership with The Smithsonian Institution that featured Alberta on the National Mall in Washington DC. The Folklife Festival attracted over a million visitors. Prior to his diplomatic posting, Murray was a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Province of Alberta, Canada (winning three consecutive elections in Calgary-1993-2004) and appointed by the Premier to four different Cabinet portfolios: Energy, Gaming, Labour, and Economic Development.

As Minister of Energy (2001 to 2004), Murray was responsible for gaining international recognition of Alberta’s 176 billion barrels of established oil reserves. In Alberta’s electricity sector, he guided the $5 billion market move to a competitive wholesale generation market. In his first Cabinet-level post, Minister of Economic Development (1994 to 1996), Murray initiated the largest industrial tax reduction in the province’s history.

Murray was a Member of the Cabinet Committee Treasury Board and a main contributor to the province’s debt retirement plan, which led the province to become the first debt-free jurisdiction in Canada. Before running for elected office in 1993, Murray was an independent businessman with a number of Alberta-based energy service companies including drilling fluids, service rigs, oilfield contracting and consulting. Murray Smith is the recipient of numerous awards, including being named as one of the Top 40 Alumni in the past 40 years at the University of Calgary (where an endowment exists in his name). Murray was recognized as one of Alberta Venture News magazine’s 50 most influential Albertans (2006).

Murray was also recognized for his work with First Nations in Alberta and given the name “Seven War Bonnets Man.” Murray is a past Director of the Calgary Stampede Board and presently a member of the TELUS community Giving Board. A graduate of the London Business School’s Senior Executive Program, Murray Smith also holds a B.A. (Economics & Political Science) from the University of Calgary. He is a graduate of Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan and a Past-President of the College’s Alberta Alumni Association. Murray is married to Barbara, has two daughters and two grandsons (and one son-in-law). He is an avid, though unskilled, golfer and a lifetime member of the Riley Park Cricket Club.

Over the past 22 years, Myron has gained teaching and administrative experience in both Canada and New Zealand in subjects ranging from grades 4 to 12.  Beginning in 2006, Myron developed a number of grading, assessment and reporting systems with his classes in which students have greater opportunity to show what they understand, adapt to the feedback they receive and play a significant role in the reporting of that learning.

Myron has been a part of administrative teams, district groups, school committees and governmental bodies that have further broadened his access to innovative ideas.  Myron has shared his stories, tools and first-hand experiences with public, charter and international school educators around the world, and recently his presentations have diverged to include global education trends and broader socio-economic realities that impact learning.

Myron has twice been published in EL Magazine. His best-selling book, Grading Smarter, Not Harder– Assessment Strategies that Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn was released by ASCD in July 2014 and in 2015 ASCD released a video project based in his own school district entitled ‘Smarter Assessment in the Secondary Classroom’. In 2019, ASCD released the first of a three-part online streaming series entitled ’Ask Them’, hosted by Myron, looking at how we include students in assessment. The series includes John Hattie, Lorin Anderson, Celeste Kidd and more.

Myron lives in Summerland, BC, Canada with his wife and two children and is Vice-Principal for Assessment and Innovation in his local school district – Okanagan-Skaha 67.

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a Tedx speaker and a 3x awarded of the world’s Top Thought Leaders in Trust by Trust Across America. Natalie joins other recipients of this award including: Sir Richard Branson, CEO Virgin  Group, Howard Schultz, Chairman, former CEO of  Starbucks, Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, internationally renowned authors Tom Peters, Stephen M.R. Covey and John Spence. This honor is based on her work with clients to build, measure and protect customer trust: specifically, for the research and science behind her Building and Protecting Trust Model, The Client Trust Index as well as the content of her seminars and a Gold Sealed Accredited online course called Becoming a Trusted Advisor.

Her Building and Protecting Trust Model is part of the curriculum of the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and is published in the Canadian Journal of Communication, a
peer reviewed academic journal. In 2018 she was invited to present her research and science behind The Client Trust Index in Prague, Czech Republic at the world’s largest academic
communications and research conference, the International Communications Association (ICA). She holds a Masters in Communications and Public Relations, a Certificate in Management
(Georgia Institute of Technology), a Bachelor of Public Relations and a Bachelor of Arts. Her graduate studies focused on How Organizations Build and Measure Trust with Stakeholders.

Natalie Doyle Oldfield works with companies to grow their business and build customer loyalty. She understands the importance of using trust as a catalyst for building brand recognition, market gains and business credibility in today’s face paced communication and social medial platforms. Often, businesses fall down because they have not earned or maintained trust with their customers or their employees. Earning and maintaining trust in relationships is where businesses often fall down. Companies use promotions or client-based events to build relationships, and while these activities might boost short-term sales goals, they fail to have a lasting impact on client loyalty or retention. Oldfield presents insights for leaders, teams, leaders and any service department to establish and maintain trust, increasing productivity and business growth.

Research has shown that trust is the key predictor of future success. Five years ago, as a communications graduate student, Natalie Doyle Oldfield began studying and measuring how clients and stakeholders decide to trust organizations. This research included in-depth interviews, testing and surveying over 19,400 people. The results revealed that we trust organizations based on how they communicate, behave and how they serve clients and stakeholders. From this research, eight key principles emerged that, when applied, build, strengthen, and protect trust. Testing shows that applying these principles creates greater client loyalty and commitment, increases the number of referrals, strengthens sales predictability and improves business results.

Natalie is the author of The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage and Protect It,  named one of the Top 5 Business Books of 2017. She has had the privilege to advise some of
the world’s most successful companies, leaders and business owners on how to grow their business, increase their revenue, and improve customer experience while increasing and protecting customer trust and loyalty. A former Chief Marketing Officer, Natalie has spent 25 years in business. She is a passionate keynote speaker and presenter to companies and conferences throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is driven by a passion for customers – and results. A successful leader for over 20 years, she understands the challenge business leaders face in building, strengthening and protecting trust in relationships and improving results in today’s competitive marketplace. Customization of all programs is included to ensure they produce results and meet your most pressing business need. This unique approach ensures that participants are engaged and more open to learning techniques and strategies that effectively translate into positive outcomes.

Neville Wright is a 3x Canadian Olympian. Born in Edmonton, Alberta – he competed for 15 yeras on the Canadian National Team. Career highlights include: 7x National Gold Medialist in Bobsleigh, 2x CIS All-Canadian Track & Field, World University Games 100m Bronze Medalist, 5x IBSF World Championships competitor, and National 100m Bronze Medalist.