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Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+, Two-Spirit and Diversity Expert

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  • Accessibility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Bullying At Work
  • Communications
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Engagement
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Benoit Huot

Benoit Huot

Olympic Gold Medalist - Leadership, Adversity, Teamwork and Disability Inclusion Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
Paralympic swimmer, Benoit Huot's biggest dream is to help others look beyond their own boundaries and motivate anyone who aims to realize their...
Carrie Anton

Carrie Anton

Paralympic Gold Medalist - Diversity and Accessibility Expert

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  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Mental Health
Carrie Anton is a gold medalist Paralympian, experienced keynote, EMCEE and seminar presenter, needs consultant, trainer, and technician with 30...
Jon Cornish

Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer and CFA Charterholder

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disruption Management
Jon Cornish is a Canadian Football Hall of Famer who spent legendary 9 years playing for the Calgary Stampeders & racked up some impressive...
Neville Wright

Neville Wright

Performance | Pain Management | Overcoming Adversity | Diversity | Inclusion and Teamwork Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Cultural Diversity
Neville Wright is a 3x Olympian, multitalented performance Therapist, Coach, Mentor, and most notably a keynote speaker with an athletic career of 16...
Raz Chan

Raz Chan

Professional Martial Artist | Anti-Racism | Resilience & Self-Defense Expert

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  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Retention
Discover the awe-inspiring story of Professor Raz Chan, a true fighter who overcame challenges and racism to become a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt,...
Sam Effah

Sam Effah

2-Time Canadian 100m Champion

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Speaker Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data
  • Blockchain & Metaverse
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
Sam Effah is a two-time Canadian Champion in the 100m who has an innate enthusiasm for the sport, the Olympic movement and helping people find their...
Viviane Forest

Viviane Forest

Gold Medalist, Paralympic Athlete and Overcoming Adversity Expert

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  • Collaboration
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Leadership & Change
  • Mindset & Attitude
Viviane Forest is one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympic athletes and an inspiring public speaker on topics of corporate, education &...
Dr. James Makokis

Dr. James Makokis

Two Spirit Doctor - LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, Diversity & Inclusion Expert

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Speaker Topics

  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
  • Work Life Balance
Dr. James A. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree) Family Physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta and the recent winner of...
Anthony Lue

Anthony Lue

Paralympic Athlete, Disability & Accessibility Advocate - Determination & Persistence

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Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Retention
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
Anthony Lue is a disability advocate, dynamic and engaging motivational keynote speaker with a powerful story of determination, persistence and...
Elizabeth Manley

Elizabeth Manley

Olympic Silver Medalist - Leadership, Change, Resilience Mental Health Advocate

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
Elizabeth Manley is a two-time Olympian who secured her legacy with an Olympic silver medal in figure skating at the 1988 Calgary Games. A powerful...
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JR LaRose

JR LaRose

CFL Champion - Resilience, Equity & Indigenous Inclusion Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
JR LaRose is a 2011 Grey Cup champion. A proud member of One Arrow First Nation, he is an ambassador for Aboriginal peoples. He is an accomplished...
Bob Wilkie

Bob Wilkie

NHL Hockey Player - Mental Health & Peak Performance Expert

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  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
After enduring years of mental health challenges as a result of a tragedy, Bob shares the importance for all of us to double down on our commitment...
Crystal Flaman

Crystal Flaman

Social Entrepreneur, Author and Adventure-Seeker

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  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
  • Health & Wellness
Social entrepreneur and athlete Crystal Flaman's mission in life is to make a difference in the world. Through her work and athletic endeavors, she...
Laval St. Germain

Laval St. Germain

Mountain Climber, Airline Captain & Extreme Global Adventurer

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disruption Management
Laval St. Germain is an expert at turning dreams into goals into reality. As an airline captain turned mountaineer and adventurer, Laval is the only...
Ryan Rishaug

Ryan Rishaug

Sport Reporter, Sport News And Broadcasting Expert

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  • Collaboration
  • Excellence & Success
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Personal Growth
Ryan Rishaug started his broadcasting career as a sports reporter at CFJC-TV in Kamloops, British Columbia, in 1998. From 1999 to 2000, he worked as...
Jay DeMerit

Jay DeMerit

Professional Soccer Player, Pursuit of Reaching Goals Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Leadership & Change
Jay DeMerit is a Philanthropy & Youth Development Expert. He is a professional soccer player. Formerly of the USA National team, Watford FC & the...
Janelle Abela

Janelle Abela

Promoting Success, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Expert

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  • Communications
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Janelle Abela is a speaker, business coach, equity strategist & business advisor. Also the founder & consultant at Diverse Solutions Strategy firm....
Cassie Hawrysh

Cassie Hawrysh

Chaos Coordinator, Dot Connector, And Glowing Hearts Speaker

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  • Collaboration
  • Communications
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Nutrition & Fitness
Cassie Hawrysh is a Wordsmith & Media Personality. Cassie Hawrysh is an ex-collegiate athlete, former Olympian, and current journalist and TV host. A...
Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

Mental Health Advocate | Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Bullying At Work
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communications
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
Tyler is a former Humboldt Bronco and is a survivor of the horrific bus crash that took place in 2018, taking the lives of 16 of his team members....
Dahlia Kurtz

Dahlia Kurtz

Motivational Speaker, Podcast Host, Writer And Digital Entrepreneur

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  • Accessibility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Digital marketing
  • Diversity & Inclusion
Dahlia Kurtz is a Canadian award-winning radio talk show host, renowned national columnist and a well published multilingual writer. Social good...
Paul LaPolice

Paul LaPolice

CFL Coach | Leadership & Team Building Expert | Broadcasting Expert | Grey Cup Champion

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  • Accessibility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence & Success
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
Paul LaPolice is a veteran coach with over 25 years of experience in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has been successful in leading teams to...
Vanessa Gilles

Vanessa Gilles

Leadership and Change | Executive Coaching | Transformation | Agility & Transitions | Resilience

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Speaker Topics

  • Accessibility
  • Collaboration
  • Communications
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
Vanessa Gilles, a Canadian central defender, has risen to prominence in women's soccer through her perseverance and talent. Despite going undrafted,...
Catherine Wreford

Catherine Wreford

The Amazing Race Canada Winner | Cancer Survivor | Actor | Dancer | Advocate

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Speaker Topics

  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Catherine Wreford is a true inspiration and a force to be reckoned with. Catherine's extraordinary journey is defined by resilience, passion, and...
Craig Ramsay

Craig Ramsay

The Amazing Race Canada Winner, Performance Expert, Movement Motivator, Author, Broadway Performer

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  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Engagement
Craig Ramsay is an international peak performance expert, Broadway performer, TV personality and best selling author. His professional experience on...
Patrick Manifold

Patrick Manifold

Motivational Speaker, Inspiring Author, Entrepreneur and Former Professional Athlete

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  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
Patrick Manifold is a renowned motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur hailing from England. With a dynamic background that includes being a...
Ryan Straschnitzki

Ryan Straschnitzki

Humboldt Broncos Survivor, Mental Health and Disability Advocate, Storyteller

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Speaker Topics

  • Cultural Diversity
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
  • Leadership
Ryan Straschnitzki is a distinguished expert in the fields of disability awareness, adaptive sports, and community inclusivity. A native of Calgary,...
Wes David

Wes David

Host & Producer of Fishing the Wild West TV, Setting Goals for Personal, Business, & Life Success

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  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
  • Leadership
  • Leadership & Change
Meet Wes David, a seasoned outdoorsman and versatile professional from Alberta. Formerly a fearless bull rider, Wes pivoted his career to become a...
Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Indigenous & LGBTQ2S Experts | Amazing Two Spirit Couple | Winners of the Amazing Race Canada

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Speaker Topics

  • Accessibility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Bullying At Work
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
Indigenous & LGBTQ2s+ advocates, The Amazing Two Spirit Couple, "Team Ahkameyimok" and winners of the Amazing Race Canada Season 7. Together, they...
Tom Morin

Tom Morin

Leadership in Critical Moments and Meaningful Work Expert

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  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communications
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Engagement
Tom Morin is an experienced and tested organizational leader, a trusted consultant and coach, and an inspiring and engaging author and keynote...
Filipe Masetti Leite

Filipe Masetti Leite

World-renowned Adventurer; Multi award-winning Filmmaker; Best-selling author; Long Rider

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Leadership
  • Leadership & Change
Filipe Masetti Leite, the youngest person in the world to cross the Americas on horseback, shows us that no dream or goal is impossible when we plan,...
Tom Higgins

Tom Higgins

Leadership and Accountability Expert

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  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
Tom Higgins is a Leadership and Accountability and overcoming adversity expert & a former Head Coach & VP of Operations of Calgary Stampeder...
Jermaine Aranha

Jermaine Aranha

The Artistry and Activism of Canada's Drag Race Luminar, Resilience, and a Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Voice

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Speaker Topics

  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Personal Growth
  • Positive Psychology
  • Racial Justice
Jermaine Aranha, known professionally as Anastarzia Anaquway, is a renowned Bahamian/Canadian drag queen, performer, advocate, and television...
Akeem Haynes

Akeem Haynes

Olympic Bronze Medalist - Mindset Resilience, Determination & Overcoming Adversity Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Human Performance
Olympic Bronze Medalist and Sports Motivational Speaker Akeem Haynes excelled in sports & specializes in resilience, high performance & personal...
Alan Hobson

Alan Hobson

Mountain Climber & Cancer Survivor - Leadership, Change, Adversity & Teamwork Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence & Success
  • Health & Human Performance
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Leadership & Change
Alan Hobson is a Canadian Mountain Climber, Cancer Survivor, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Adventurer & Bestselling Author that climbed to the top of...
Alexandre Bilodeau

Alexandre Bilodeau

Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist - Leadership & Peak Performance Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
After the Olympics, Top Gold Medal Speaker Alexandre Bilodeau pursued a career in accounting & is currently a senior advisor in transactional...
Andrew Haley

Andrew Haley

Paralympic Gold Medalist & Cancer Survivor - Leadership, Determination & Resilience Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Human Performance
Andrew Haley is a Paralympic Gold Medalist, cancer survivor, world champion swimmer & motivational keynote speaker on mindset resilience for peak...
Beckie Scott

Beckie Scott

Olympic Speaker, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience & Teamwork Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Health & Human Performance
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Keynote speaker, Beckie Scott is a three-time Olympian cross country skier who won both a Silver Medal and Bronze Medal along with 15 World...
Bruny Surin

Bruny Surin

Olympic Gold Medalist - Attitude, Performance and Leadership Expert

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
Bruny Surin is a Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, recipient of the National Order of Canada and Chef de Mission for Team Canada for the Paris 2024...
Cheryl Bernard

Cheryl Bernard

Olympic Speaker, Resilience, Business and Preparation & Excellence Expert

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  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Retention
  • Entrepreneurship
Cheryl Bernard is a four-time Alberta provincial champion, two-time Olympian, and Canada's current Sports Hall of Fame CEO who started an insurance...