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Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous Champion | Two Spirit and Diversity Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Cultural Diversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
  • Indigenous
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Race Canada Winners | ED&I, Indigenous & LGBTQ Experts | Two Spirit Advocates

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Celebrity
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
The amazing two spirit couple, winners of the Amazing Race Canada season 7, known for their advocacy with Indigenous and lgtbq2s communities....
Beth Hanishewski

Beth Hanishewski

Relationships Expert | Resilience Wellness Trust & Relationships In The Workplace

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership and Change
  • Mental Health
Beth Hanishewski is an engaging keynote speaker, trainer & coach on leadership, resilience, teamwork, handling pressure and managing workplace...
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Productivity | Leadership & Accountability Expert | Teamwork | Employee Engagement

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Personal Growth
Bruce Lee keynote speaker helps build trust within teams to manage relationships at work. His talent management solutions improve teamwork &...
Cowboy Smithx

Cowboy Smithx

Redx Talks Founder | Award Winning Indigenous Filmmaker | First Nation & Indigenous Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Blockchain & Metaverse
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
  • Education & Teachers
  • Youth Leadership & Students
Cowboy Smithx is an award-winning filmmaker of Blackfoot from Piikani & Kainai tribes of Southern Alberta, uses his culture as foundation to create....
Dennis Cuku

Dennis Cuku

CEO | Inner Peace And Social Enterprise Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
Dennis Cuku is a mechanical engineer, keynote speaker, and former CEO of an oil company who has dedicated his career to self-improvement,...
Elaine Froese

Elaine Froese

Agriculture & Farming | Farm Family Transition and Succession Planning | Ag Industry Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Management
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Economic Development
  • Home & Garden
  • Sustainable Development
  • Consultant & Coach
  • Motivation
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Elaine Froese is a certified professional speaker and coach, and author for nearly 25 years, known as the ‘farm whisperer’ and ‘mother of farm...
Boissevain Boissevain, Manitoba
Eric Noel

Eric Noel

Macro Trends & Futurist Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Transformation
Eric Noel is a geo-economist who facilitates private seminars and conferences to bring clarity and foresight to decision-making in a global context....
Gobinder Gill

Gobinder Gill

Diversity | Inclusion And Multicultural Workforce Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Future Trends
  • Future of Work
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Change
Gobinder Gill is a #1 best selling author on Amazon for "Achieving Prosperity Through Diversity" on Embrace & Lead a Diverse Cultural Workforce....
Isabelle Mercier Turcotte

Isabelle Mercier Turcotte

Brand Positioning Strategist & Business Performance Catalyst | Best Selling Author | Host

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
Isabelle Mercier Turcotte is one of the most inspirational branding, marketing and customer experience keynote speakers, Isabelle is a...
Jackie Rainforth

Jackie Rainforth

‘THE Rainmaker’ B2B Sales Expert/Trainer | Author | Media Host | International Speaker

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Social Media
  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Process & Systems
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Customer Service
Jackie Rainforth is an award-winning, sought-after sales trainer, author & speaker, top sales performer, media host & international keynote speaker &...
Jim Hole

Jim Hole

Farming, Horticulturalist & Agriculture Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Economics
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Change Management
Jim Hole is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, Arborist, Gardening, and Agriculture Expert, as well as a sought-after speaker and bestselling...
Jon Cornish

Jon Cornish

Canadian Football Hall of Famer And CFA Charterholder

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Business Leadership
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Workplace Culture
  • Peak Performance
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Athletes & Sports
  • Belonging
Jon Cornish, a Canadian Football Hall of Famer, spent nine legendary years playing for the Calgary Stampeders, amassing impressive accomplishments....
Kristjan Hebert

Kristjan Hebert

Founder & President | Business Growth, Agriculture and Farming Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Business Technology
Kristjan Hebert is a visionary leader in the agricultural industry, known for his innovative approach to farming and business management. As...
Marilyn Jensen

Marilyn Jensen

First Nations & Indigenous Empowerment Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women Of Influence
  • Women's Leadership
  • Racial Justice
  • Workplace Culture
  • Resilience & Change
Marilyn Jensen is an Indigenous Empowerment expert, specializing in substance abuse, couples counseling, and mood management therapy. Marilyn Jensen...
Whitehorse Whitehorse, Yukon
Hon. Dr. Marion Buller

Hon. Dr. Marion Buller

First Nation & Indigenous Rights Advocate | Civil & Human Rights Lawyer | Retired Judge

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Indigenous
  • Leadership
Judge Marion Buller is a keynote speaker & human rights advocate who helped form the First Nations Courts in BC & the first woman Indigenous judge....
Murray Smith

Murray Smith

Former Minister of Energy | Natural Resources | Government Relations And Business Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership and Change
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Peak Performance
  • Sales
Murray Smith is an expert in natural resources, government relations, and business strategy. He is a member of the Energy Advisory Board for a major...
Simon O'Byrne

Simon O'Byrne

Urban Planning And Sustainable Development Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Future of Work
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists
  • HR & Corporate Culture
Simon O’Byrne is senior VP of Stantec’s global Community Development business and an award-winning urban designer and planner based in Edmonton,...
Dr. James Makokis

Dr. James Makokis

Two Spirit Doctor | LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous | Diversity | Inclusion Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
  • Work Life Balance
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Awareness Days
  • Social & Cultural
  • Inspirational
  • Motivation
  • Health and Safety
  • Lifestyle & Health
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...
Marie-Michele Larivee

Marie-Michele Larivee

Trend Forecaster | Future Speaker & Entrepreneur

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Future Trends
  • Futurists
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Technology
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Strategic Thinking
Marie-Michele Larivee is an expert in emerging trends and sustainable consumption & discoveries in strategies helping to build a better future....
Randy Taylor

Randy Taylor

Neuroscience Performance Expert | Boosting Productivity, Leadership, & Overcoming Adversit

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Randy Taylor is a leading Neuroscience-based Performance, Leadership, and Training expert who has been helping organizations improve human behavior,...
Massey Whiteknife

Massey Whiteknife

Award Winning Indigenous Entrepreneur & Indigenous Two Spirit Inclusion Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Bullying At Work
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employee Management
Massey Whiteknife is a Two-Spirit Indigenous keynote speaker, entrepreneur, 2SLGBTQ advocate that is on an inclusive mission to bring innovation...
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Dr. Jeremy Goldberg

Behavior Scientist & TEDx Speaker | Compassion Cultivator & Change Agent

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Engagement
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is a compassion-cultivating, day-making change agent, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and...
Keita Demming

Keita Demming

Leadership | Transformation | Disruptive Innovation & Business Performance Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Disruption Management
  • Transformation
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership
  • Future of Work
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Growth
Keita Demming Keita is an award-winning educator and coach who is working to transform companies into places and spaces that are idea-driven and...
Norm Trainor

Norm Trainor

President & CEO | Business Strategy & Business Growth Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Sales
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Project Management
  • Global Business Solutions
Norm Trainor is President & CEO of one of Canada's top executive leadership consulting firms, sought after for his insights on business growth. Norm...
Dave Howard

Dave Howard

Award Winning Entrepreneur, Leader and Philanthropist

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership Development
  • Sustainable Development
  • Affordable Housing
  • Business Strategy
David Howard is an award-winning entrepreneur who pioneered Canada’s first tiny home villages to support homeless Veterans. David delivers a...
Marc Haine

Marc Haine

Keynote Speaker | Customer Experience Expert | Corporate Trainer & Facilitator And Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Leadership
  • Process & Systems
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Adaptability & Agility
Marc Haine is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate trainer & facilitator, leadership & customer service expert & business consultant with strategic planning...
Dr. Diana Steinhauer

Dr. Diana Steinhauer

Educator | Treaty | Language And Culture Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Indigenous
  • Racial Justice
  • Women In Business
  • Women Of Influence
Dr. Diana Steinhauer is an experienced school leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Dr. Diana...
MacDonald Oguike

MacDonald Oguike

Leadership & Change | AI & Emotional Intelligence | Employee Management & Future Of Work

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Future of Work
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Employee Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Workplace Culture
  • Conflict Management
MacDonald Oguike is an award-winning Leadership, Emotional Intelligence Expert, Team Management, People Development, Team Building, and...
Andrew Kirsch

Andrew Kirsch

Former Canadian Spy & Intelligence Officer | Security & Privacy | Communications Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Cyber Security
  • Privacy
  • Business Leadership
  • Communication
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Consultant & Coach
  • Safety
  • Government Departments & Agencies
Andrew Kirsch, an ex-Canadian spy turned author and public speaker, shares his expertise on cyber and national security with organizations in Canada....
Razina Visram

Razina Visram

Change Management | Transformation | Leadership & Business Strategy Expert

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Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Change Management
  • Leadership and Change
  • Transformation
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership Development
Razina Visram is a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker, Certified Executive Coach & Change Management Expert. The CEO & Founder of a boutique...
Cory Clouston

Cory Clouston

Former NHL Head Coach Leadership & Peak Performance Expert

Speaker Topics

  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Management
  • Mentoring At Work
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Burnout Prevention
Cory Clouston is a former NHL head coach with an exhaustive list of Coaching awards focused on building great leadership. In his coaching career, he...
Ross Pambrun

Ross Pambrun

Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Innovation Expert | Métis | Fire Captain

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Business Transitions
Ross Pambrun is a visionary Indigenous Métis business leader, futurist, and award-winning CEO of The Memphis Group, an Artificial Intelligence...
Isaac Murdoch

Isaac Murdoch

First Nation Advocate | Indigenous Storyteller Knowledge Keeper | Artist | Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
Isaac Murdoch is a renowned indigenous artist and activist who shares the wisdom and culture of First Nations through powerful storytelling. Serpent...
Sudbury Sudbury, Ontario
Najib Jutt

Najib Jutt

Political Analyst | Campaign & Brand Strategist | Leadership & Entrepreneurship Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Digital Marketing
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Generational Differences
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
Najib Jutt is a highly experienced consultant, strategist, and expert speaker with over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, and...
Sarah Baldeo

Sarah Baldeo

Futurist | Neuroscientist | AI & ML | Corporate Strategist

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Project Management
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Sarah Baldeo is a distinguished TED Talk & Global Keynote speaker with a diverse background in neuroscience, technology, corporate strategy,...
Leslie Rohonczy

Leslie Rohonczy

Certified Integral Master Coach | Executive & Leadership Development Consultant | Singer

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Organizational Change
  • Conflict Resolution
Leslie Rohonczy is a certified Integral Master Coach specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and building high-performance teams....
Rick Denley

Rick Denley

Leadership and Change | Personal & Business Growth | Leadership Performance | Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Personal Leadership
  • Communication
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Human Performance
Rick Denley, a Leadership visionary, change catalyst, and growth expert. With over three decades of experience leading Fortune 500 companies like...
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Inspiring Excellence And Shaping Futures Through Leadership And Innovation | Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
A renowned motivational speaker and leadership authority, Dr. Elizabeth Cannon's trailblazing expertise in Geomatics Engineering and her...
Mark Raffan

Mark Raffan

Mark Raffan | Global Expert in Negotiation | Persuasion | Conflict Resolution

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Mark Raffan is a distinguished entrepreneur and authority in negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution, known for his extensive legacy as a...