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 of musical therapists. Her nationally industry leading company has been thrice nominated for the Community Impact Award by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Combining powerful personal stories, cutting-edge clinical research, and straightforward strategies Jennifer’s presentations provide a treasury of proven ways – including boosting morale and decreasing stress – to improve your organization’s well-being, even during the most difficult times

A trail blazer in the field of music therapy, Jennifer Buchanan is a popular keynote and workshop speaker who has spent over two decades inspiring audiences on how music fosters connections, focus, and feeling better.  Bridging the gap between academic research in the area of music medicine and the public, Jennifer has spoken internationally to a wide variety of education, healthcare, government, small business and corporate audiences.

In addition to her extensive healthcare and education experience, Jennifer Buchanan has completed her MBA to continue growing her 25 year, award winning and social-purpose business that is based in partnerships, connections, and networks. She is a leading expert on using music to boost mood, increase productivity, and decrease stress. Jennifer brings in her experience, research and best practices for how to incorporate music and take advantage of its motivating and healing nature.

Jennifer Buchanan has been a sessional instructor and guest lecturer at universities and is frequently interviewed on radio or television or quoted in health care and popular magazines. She has appeared as a guest on numerous news and current affairs programs including Fox News Health, NBC, CBS, CBC Radio, CBC Television, CTV, Global TV, and has been featured in publications such as the Huffington Post, Chatelaine Magazine and Canadian Living. Jennifer Buchanan’s signature keynotes educate and inspire while enhancing a very memorable conference or event for all in attendance.

Jennifer Casa-Todd is a gifted speaker and workshop facilitator. She has been described as engaging, inspirational, knowledgeable, and passionate. She balances research, stories, and humour, with practical take-aways and hands-on opportunities for learning. She is currently a Teacher-Librarian in Aurora, Ontario Canada, and author of the book, Social LEADia, published by Dave Burgess Consulting. Before this, she spent six years at the District level as a Program Resource Teacher for Literacy and Literacy Consultant, respectively.

In my district-level role, Jennifer Casa-Todd has had the honor of working with teachers from Kindergarten to grade twelve in practically every subject area to integrate technology in the classroom, to support literacy, assessment, and differentiation, and to promote twenty-first century competencies. She has also had the privilege to write curriculum for the Ministry of Education of Ontario’s 21st Century Learning office as well as the Catholic Curriculum Corporation. She is a life-long learner currently studying at the University of Ontario, Institute of Technology with a focus on social media in education and Digital Citizenship.

Jennifer Casa-Todd is a wife and mom of two teens. Wearing her parent hat, she has been the co-chair as well as an active member of the Parent Council for over a decade, bringing parent and school communities together for a variety of issues. She has also worked closely with the Bully-Free Alliance of York Region with whom she initiated a panel discussion, “Fears, Cheers, and Unclears: Parenting in a Connected World.” Jennifer is also the lead organizer for the Digital Citizenship Summit, Canada happening in Fall of 2018.

Casa-Todd is the also the author of Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership. It is full of examples of students who are leveraging social media for good, and the teachers who are empowering them to do so. Teachers and Schools have banned and blocked social media for over a decade, and the results are only limiting ongoing learning opportunities and disconnecting teachers from students. It’s time for a new approach.

Jennifer Casa-Todd loves learning and connecting with other educators from across the globe, and is passionate about connecting students to each other and to the world. Technology has the potential to transform learning in ways we can only have imagined when we were in school! With awesome power, comes awesome responsibility too! She believes we need to think critically about issues of equity, access, privacy, and safety.

Jennifer Casa-Todd brings her experience as a teacher, consultant, student, and a parent to equip a variety of audiences to think differently about the power of technology and social media to transform learning experiences. She was honored to be mentioned as one of the Top 10 Newsmakers of the Year in Tech in 2016. She is passionate about showing teachers and students how they can use technology and social media to make the world a better place.

Since 2015, Jessica Correa and her team have been inspiring individuals and organizations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through behavioural change. Her focus is to bring awareness to climeate change being everyone’s problem and responsibility, while being able to deliver practical insights on how to contribute to a greener planet. Originally from Oakville, Ontario, Jessica moved to Peterborough to begin her educational journey in Environmental Sciences/Studies and she then completed her Masters Degree in Sustainability Studies.

While attending university, Jessica Correa worked for Algonquin Provincial Park, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the County of Peterborough Waste Management Department. These summer employment opportunities deepened her understanding of environmental issues and inspired her to search for and develop creative solutions.

Her app, Random Acts of Green® (RAOG) is a part of a Canadian social enterprise with a mission to educate and empower people to participate in sustainable behaviours that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. They provide tools and incentives to help individuals and organizations perform and celebrate green actions for change.

Jessica Correa is a highly self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, powerful insights and on a mission to create awareness and actions to reduce climate change any way possible. Her mission is to disprove thinking that one person cannot make a difference for the planet and that small changes to add up. She considers herself an eternally optimistic, goal-oriented, and bubbly extroverted individual, proud half marathoner, talented public speaker, and ‘enviropreneur’.

Jim Harris is a one of North America’s foremost management consultants, authors and thinkers on disruptive innovation, leadership, innovation, organizational change, future trends and mitigating risk. Association Magazine ranked him as one of the nation’s top-ten speakers. As a management consultant, Jim Harris speaks internationally and conducts strategic planning sessions with executive teams.  He focuses on many of the most pressing issues in business, including:

• Future Trends and Disruptive Innovation
• Collaborative Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement
• Innovation and Creativity
• Leading Organizational Change
• Creating Learning Organization as well as Big Data & CRM.

Jim Harris also offers workshops on Strategic planning amid complexity, Disruptive Innovation and Creating a Common Mission/Vision. A staggering 88% of CEOs say innovation is important to growing their top line and increasing profitability, according to a study by Leger Marketing in conjunction with The Globe and Mail. Yet only 33% of CEOs are happy with the current results they are achieving.  These future trends presentations focus on how to drive growth and profitability.

Jim Harris has worked extensively with the health care sector, government, financial services, retailers, and professional services firms.As a management consultant, he works with leading businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations aspiring to join these ranks. For several years Harris represented the Covey Leadership Center in Canada, teaching Dr. Stephen Covey’s work, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. He was also one of the first seven Canadians personally trained by Al Gore to present the slide show for An Inconvenient Truth. Jim Harris is a catalyst for conversation and change. He excels at leading people to new ways of thinking – making productive, profitable change possible. His sessions are highly informative, thought-provoking, interactive, and lots of fun!

Evan Weselake is an eloquent speaker and facilitator. Evan has conducted more than 1,200 workshops and keynotes in the past decade. As a coach and consultant, he has worked with clients in retail, oil and gas, health care, the financial sector, service sectors, academics, and the hospitality industry. Evan has also recently presented for TEDx in Canmore, AB. Evan’s casual yet high energy speaking delivery creates an environment where people feel included and are eager to learn new skills. He creates an instant rapport with audience members. This has endeared him to many groups, from executive keynotes to front-line skills training.

Evan Weselake’s presentations offer practical insights and educative techniques from his training and management background in the retail industry. He will relate real-life experiences from workplace environments to exemplify his points. He also incorporates relevant and current best practices that he addresses through his business consultation practice. Evan Weselake will help you get the very best from your team by improving the human environment in which they work. Evan is an expert in leadership development, change management, staff retention, employee engagement and productivity.  With graduate degrees in both performance psychology and human resources, he has a deep understanding of motivation and peak performance in any team environment. His true passion is inspiring and teaching others about the lessons he has learned from his experience.

Evan Weselake understands the power of workplace culture firsthand. He has built and sold three successful businesses and has developed business curriculum for corporate training, produced, video and audio corporate training programs. His energetic and humourous presentation style instantly establish a positive connection with the audience. His easy to use and relevant strategies are customized after assessing each organization and understanding their organizational and industry challenges.

He clearly explains the correlation between culture and individuals, and teams; he also enlightens audience members on how this directly affects performance levels. Weselake is also an ultra-endurance athlete. He is an avid adventurer, a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, and past-member of the Canadian Ski Patrol System, accredited with Wilderness Emergency Response and Avalanche Rescue. He models and advocates a balanced approach to health, life and fitness. Evan Weselake brings a fresh perspective to team skills training, coaching and motivation. Experience has created a bridge between the worlds of academia, business and survival.

Fabian Henry is a Canadian Army Veteran and medical marijuana advocate. In 2013, he founded Marijuana For Trauma, a chain of medical Marijuana clinics across Canada with over 12,000 registered patients. After completing an RTO with Licensed Producer Abba Medix in 2016, Fabian donated 100% of his ownership to a charity for veterans called Global Alliance Foundation Fund (GAFF). It was created in order to bridge the gap in care from when a soldier is released from the Canadian Forces to getting back a quality of life that is manageable, the GAFF is valued at $12,000,000.

In 2017, Fabian moved toward becoming a licensed producer by acquiring a 75,000 sq ft building with 14 acres on Canadas #1 Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The Breton CannaPharms team is poised for huge success and set to produce 12,500kg at full production. He was instrumental in building HUGE value in the early days by educating, selling product and assisting LP’s like MedReleaf, Aphria, Peace Naturals, and WeedMD on the processes associated with a comprehensive treatment plan for veterans by gaining approved coverage under Veterans Affairs Canada.

Fabian has now taken the approach of compiling multiple craft cannabis micro growers to become experts in delivering top quality medicine to Breton CannaPharms complimenting their in-house barrage of offerings upon licensed approval. Fabian plans to become the largest Nova Scotia producer of high quality craft cannabis and has the background and reputation of getting the job done! As momentum continues to build, Fabian negotiated an exclusive partnership with Namaste Technologies setting Breton CannaPharms up for continued success.

Fred Keating has a long and multi-faceted career in theatre, radio, TV and film in character roles and as an awards host, master of ceremonies, corporate trainer, motivational speaker and podcast producer/host. While on contract as a Visiting Lecturer at University of Alberta (1976-1977), Fred Keating was one of the founding cast members of Edmonton’s Catalyst Theatre, performing the characters he created in many of the dramatic vignettes used in various CBC Television Specials. This structured improv work came in handy when SCTV cast Fred in six episodes allowing him to work with John Candy, Eugene Levy and others in the troupe.

Fred also produced and hosted a weekly province-wide radio show on CKUA called Centre Stage interviewing local and national artists. He worked as Host/Writer/Producer for many independent production companies and broadcasters and incorporated Lindisfarne Productions Inc. with offices in Edmonton AB and Maple Ridge BC, Canada. Fred Keating also received the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for his work within Alberta’s media and broadcasting industries.

Fred’s 170 nationwide TV segments of Superchannel’s “Mailbag” and “Movieweek” introduced Canada to Pay-TV. Fred has co-produced and co-hosted 125 audio podcasts of “Monetizing Your Creativity”. On his new podcast series, “Fred Keating & Friends”, he interviews Dr. Jane Goodall, as he has hosted several of her live presentations in Canada.

Fred has played principal roles 30 feature films and over 100 television series. Dubbed Canada’s “Massacre of Ceremonies”, he’s become a familiar “Roastmaster” at national and international conferences, corporate affairs and special events.

Fred keeps programming and speakers on track, uses appropriate and relevant humour on the fly, and reinforces the event’s themes and desired learning outcomes. He offers clients customized keynotes, “roasts”, musical pieces, and scripts to enhance the event programming. His high energy humour keeps audiences on their toes ensuring a successful event for everyone involved.

Gabriel Filippi was imprisoned in an icy cave, at an altitude of over 18,000 feet, tent and sleeping bag left behind at the last camp site with only two days of rations left. The ascent had been stopped short for four days by an unexpected storm. In the darkness a beacon of hope broke through the mental combat of survival. Reaching a summit now takes on a new meaning. Coming back weakened and yet stronger, Gabriel realized that any summit can be reached, but only by the most determined mindsets.

Mountaineering is a living philosophy that changes and develops at the whim of each climb. Every trial has its own lessons to teach. The summit becomes the justification to push yourself harder. Gabriel Filippi became an expert on perseverance, managing risk, anticipating change, staying focused, and setting the right priorities. The challenges climbers confront on a mountain are the same ones that businesses face everyday; situations where giving up is not an option.

Every organization has to manage its growth, prepare for the next step, reach forward and grasp it. New challenges become the driver of success. Leaving your comfort zone is the only way to gain the most precious rewards. After 50 years of dealing with his aquaphobia, Gabriel Filippi faced the unimaginable, he signed up for an Ironman triathlon without even knowing how to swim and completed it successfully. This experience led to an understanding that every success, great or small, carries valuable lessons.

Filippi believes that the success of larger projects depends on the cooperation of the participants. It’s imperative to capitalize on the strengths of everyone to guide a heart transplant patient to the top of Mont Blanc. The summit was the point of convergence of each participant’s contrasting expertise. Relying on innovation to adapt to a situation in constant flux. In business, you obey the law of the jungle. On a mountain expedition, you live it. Gabriel Filippi became the first Quebecer to climb both faces of Everest. He believes that in order to accomplish your goals, you have to think outside of the box.

Growing also means managing failure. Every ordeal is another opportunity to grapple with adversity, to learn to play with it rather than against it. When you lose a friend on the mountain, you either get back up and continue or lie down and die with him. Finding the strength not to give up and to make the right choices. Extreme situations magnify the impact of every action. When survival is on the line, every decision comes into sharp focus.

Gabriel Filippi’s presentation demonstrates that the key elements to success are passion, adapting to change, teamwork, hard work and preparation. These elements allow one to complete a specific project or climb the world’s highest peaks. To keep your blue sky in focus, you need the right tools and know to use of them at the right moment. Gabriel Filippi gladly shares his secrets to success during his presentations with targeted examples that are relevant for your business or organization. He draws on his management experience and adapts these skills to his high-altitude adventures.

Gabriel Filippi addresses the business world through the mountain aided by breathtaking video clips and pictures. You will see that the challenges in mountaineering are the same you face everyday. His on-stage energy can move mountains! You will be inspired to summit your own mountain whether on the professional or personal front. Join the many businesses that have asked Gabriel Filippi to motivate, inspire or empower their employees.

Career Highlights:

• Everest summited (May 30th, 2005).
• November 25, 2005, the Government of Canada recognized his Everest ascent.
• June 09, 2006, the Government of Québec recognized his Everest ascent.
• Climbed 6 of the Seven Summits Crown (highest summit on each of the seven continents): Mt Everest (Asia), Mt McKinley (North America), Mt Aconcagua (South America), Mt Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mt Elbrus (Europe) and Carstensz Pyramid (Oceania).
• World Premiere: In 2003, as the expedition leader of the LifeLine Expedition, he took a heart transplant patient to the top of Mont Blanc (France). Upon his return, he travelled across Canada, motivating employees of pharmaceutical corporations. To this day, his inspirational story is said to motivate the medical community toward teamwork and overcoming obstacles. Furthermore, his involvement in this cause has created hope for patients awaiting a heart transplant. A documentary has been produced and broadcasted on public television.
• International Eco-Challenge Race (August 2005): This extreme endurance event is an international competition where athletes are challenged both physically and emotionally to the maximum of their capabilities. For three days, a team of four mountain bikers (on road, unbeaten paths, technical trails), swim, canoe, climb, rappel, trek, navigate with maps and compass, jump cliffs, run and more.
• Writing – Filippi’s story has been published in a book entitled ‘La montagne à portée de voix’ (XYZ Publisher) and he’s the co-author of The Escapist: Cheating Death on the World’s Highest Mountains
• Raising Awareness – Through conferences and media interviews, he created public awareness for cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and organ donation, to name a few.
• Philanthropy – Actively involved in humanitarian projects across the world such as the BabuChiri Foundation, Ad Astra Foundation and the Feed the Children program.
• Keen Eye – Member of the jury at the Montreal International Adventure Film Festival 2005 and has also to his credited numerous breathtaking pictures.

Gair Maxwell didn’t follow a safe or conventional path to get where he is today. He comes from humble roots.  Once unemployed, Gair re-invented himself to become an internationally-recognized author, speaker and entrepreneur. Gair’s story is one of going from flat broke to flat out successful. Gair has earned many national awards for his work and presentations. He has shared conference stages with business superstars such as Richard Branson and Gene Simmons.

Gair Maxwell has worked with some of the world’s most dynamic companies, such as Mitsubishi and the Apple Specialist Marketing Group and named as the 2012 “Canadian Speaker of the Year” by TEC Canada, the country’s largest CEO organization. Gair was part of the adjunct faculty at The world famous Wizard Academy out of Austin, Texas. Maxwell is also affiliated with several marketing firms in different parts of North America. Gair plays a strong role with many companies to work on helping them sharpen their message and anchor their story.

Gair Maxwell’s counter-intuitive theories on “Branding With Distinction” for some independent business owners applied his formulas and grew their enterprises 10-fold over a 5-year period. He is also the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed book, Nuts, Bolts And A Few Loose Screws. Gair Maxwell was a former broadcaster. He interviewed more than 10,000 people in 30,000 broadcasts in his two-decade radio and television career.

Maxwell has delivered over 1,000 keynotes, seminars and workshops all over North America. His audiences range from associations, governments, businesses, and nonprofits. His can tailor his strategies to equally apply individuals, leaders, teams, large corporations or small businesses to experience growth and profitability while keeping costs low. An obsessive and curious researcher, Gair Maxwell customizes all of his programs for each individual audience. He is constantly updating his material by staying on top of industry trends. Through a detailed pre-program interview, Gair Maxwell aligns your organization’s values, challenges and needs with his content and philosophy.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. He has been in the business of helping individuals, couples, families and organizations reduce their stress, improve their relationships and enjoy more success for over 20 years. One of his first jobs was working with distressed and at risk youth in inner city Chicago. He has also worked in schools and other organizations in northern communities. Dr. Ferrance also appears regularly in the radio and television, as an expert relating to psychology.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance is a favorite of the media and has had many interviews with The Edmonton Journal, CBC Radio, Good Morning Canada, and CTV News. He is has also been a regular “Health and Lifestyle” panel expert on Alberta Primetime for over three years and has been presenting a monthly segment on CTV’s Noon Show for the past seven years. He gets a kick out of seeing people be their best and presents his information in a straightforward, down-to-earth, no-nonsense way that he calls his “Tweed-free” approach to psychology.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Andrews University in Michigan. He is the former Public Education Coordinator as well as the former Vice-President of the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta. Dr. Ganz enjoys sharing how people can get more “mileage” from their lives.

Dr. Ganz believes that we are all a work in progress and that true change takes place from the inside out. The change you and your team will experience under the support and objective guidance provided by Dr. Ganz and will result in a core change allowing you to live life functioning at your optimal level. Ganz Ferrance’s easygoing, friendly and humourous approach makes you fee at home, comfortable and trustworthy.

Dr. Ganz Ferrance is a dynamic researcher, coach and speaker. Dr. Ganz’s work goes beyond the keynote as he is committed to assisting others through his hard work and dedication in Psychology. He can present his topics in relation to health, cyber bullying, change management, resiliency, health & wellness, mental health, stress management, personal & professional growth, relationship management, parenting, workplace culture, healthcare and many other topics. Dr. Ganz Ferrance provides tailored keynotes and workshops to meet the desired learning outcomes of your audience.