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Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Two Spirit And Diversity Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Accessibility
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Communication
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership
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
  • 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
  • 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....
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
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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
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
Eric Noel is a geo-economist and thinking advocate who facilitates private seminars and conferences to bring clarity and foresight to decision-making...
Isabelle Mercier Turcotte

Isabelle Mercier Turcotte

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

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  • 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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  • Social media
  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic thinking
  • Change Management
  • Process & Systems
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Customer service
Jackie Rainforth is an award-winning, record-breaking Sales Expert, trainer, author & speaker & coveted nominee of RBC WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD OF...
Jim Hole

Jim Hole

Farming, Horticulturalist & Agriculture Expert

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  • 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...
Kristjan Hebert

Kristjan Hebert

Founder & President - Herbert Group & Maverick AG - Business Growth, Agriculture and Farming Expert

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  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
Kristjan Hebert is the President of The Hebert Group and Managing Partner of Hebert Grain Ventures, a 30,000-acre grain and oilseed operation in...
Marilyn Jensen

Marilyn Jensen

First Nations And Indigenous Empowerment Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Indigenous
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Personal Growth
  • Personal Leadership
Marilyn Jensen is a substance abuse, family & couples counseling and anger management therapy, mood management, depression & anxiety treatment...
Whitehorse Whitehorse, Yukon
Hon. Dr. Marion Buller

Hon. Dr. Marion Buller

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

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  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Indigenous
  • Leadership
The Honourable Dr. Marion Buller, C.M., is a keynote speaker and human rights advocate who was the initial First Nations woman appointed as a judge...
Murray Smith

Murray Smith

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

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  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
Murray Smith is natural resources, government relations & business expert, a member of the Energy Advisory Board of TD Securities Inc. & Advisory...
Dr. James Makokis

Dr. James Makokis

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

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  • 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-Michèle Larivée

Marie-Michèle Larivée

Trend Forecaster | Future Speaker & Entrepreneur

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  • Future Trends
  • Futurists
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Technology
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Strategic thinking
Marie-Michèle Larivée is a trends consultant who traces the evolution & societal changes by translating it into aesthetics such as colors, style,...
Adam Rodricks

Adam Rodricks

Artificial Intelligence | Social Media Strategist & Digital Marketing

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Digital marketing
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Social media
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Growth
  • Storytelling
  • Event Hosts & Moderators
  • TED & TEDx
Adam Rodricks is an award-winning keynote speaker & bestselling author on personal brands, AI, and digital social media marketing trends for...
Lisa Elle

Lisa Elle

Certified Financial Planner | Wealth Strategist & Financial Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Excellence & Success
  • Health & Wellness
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
Lisa Elle has been a wealth strategist and a Certified Financial Planner for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others create financial...
Tim O'Loan

Tim O'Loan

Military & Indigenous Survivor | First Nation's Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
Tim O’Loan comes from 2 wounded communities: one as a proud indigenous (Sahtu Dene) & other as Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, having served...
Massey Whiteknife

Massey Whiteknife

Award Winning Indigenous Entrepreneur & Indigenous Two Spirit Inclusion Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
Massey Whiteknife is a Two-Spirit Indigenous keynote speaker, entrepreneur, 2SLGBTQ advocate that is on an inclusive mission to bring innovation...
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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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
Norm Trainor is President & CEO of one of Canada's top executive leadership consulting firms, sought after for his insights on business growth. Norm...
Rocky Ozaki

Rocky Ozaki

Future of Work | Business Transition | Workforce Engagement | Technology & Innovation Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
Rocky Ozaki is the Founder & CEO of the NoW of Work - a business transformation firm whose primary focus is helping leaders build future-proofed,...
Aren Bahia

Aren Bahia

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist | Connection, Purpose | Mental Health & Wellbeing Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Customer service
  • Business Growth
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Mental Health
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • PTSD & Trauma
Aren Bahia is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business & wellness coach who connects others to their true self to find their...
Sabrina Prioletta

Sabrina Prioletta

Brand Strategist | Communication Catalyst

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
  • Communication
Sabrina Prioletta is a leading authority on Branding and Communication. Her professional pedigree of 20+ years on global and national brands brings a...
Jeff Lehman

Jeff Lehman

Strategic Leadership | Communication | Corporate Governance & Economic Development Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Public Relations
  • Economics
  • Change Management
  • Transformation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Workplace Culture
Jeff Lehman is Politician, Lecturer, & Certified Director. He is 46th Mayor of the City of Barrie, CEO of the Corporation and Head of Council. A...
Barrie Barrie, Ontario
Lisa Webb

Lisa Webb

Metis Entrepreneur | Global Experienced Change Expert | Women’s Advocate

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Management
Lisa Webb is a renowned international entrepreneur and advocate for diversity, leveraging her extensive experience living across continents and her...
MacDonald Oguike

MacDonald Oguike

Leadership | Conflict Management | Change & Emotional Intelligence Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Management
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Process & Systems
  • Organizational Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
MacDonald Oguike is an award-winning Leadership, Emotional Intelligence Expert, Team Management, People Development, Team Building, and...
Debra Jasper

Debra Jasper

Founder And CEO Mindset Digital | Advisor Strategic | Communicator And Visual Storytelling Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
  • Digital marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
An international keynote speaker, Mindset Digital Founder and CEO Debra Jasper, PhD, has given keynotes to thousands of people in more than a dozen...
Ohio Ohio, USA
Razina Visram

Razina Visram

Change Management | Transformation | Leadership & Business Strategy Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Bullying At Work
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
Razina Visram is a highly sought after Keynote Speaker, Certified Executive Coach & Change Management Expert. The CEO & Founder of Cocentric...
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 the CEO of an artificial intelligence company that uses machine learning to protect communities around the globe from environmental...
Isaac Murdoch

Isaac Murdoch

First Nation Advocate | Indigenous Storyteller | Knowledge Keeper | Performing 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. He is a...
Sudbury Sudbury, Ontario
Najib Jutt

Najib Jutt

Political Analyst | Campaign Strategist | Brand Strategist | Leadership | Entrepreneurialism

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Accessibility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Digital marketing
  • Diversity & Inclusion
Najib Jutt is a highly experienced consultant, strategist, and expert speaker with over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, and...
Robert Saik

Robert Saik

Professional Agrologist Expert | Business Leader | International Agricultural Consultant | Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Accessibility
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
Robert Saik is a Distinguished Agrologist, Professional Agriculture Consultant, and an international consultant with over 40 years of experience. He...
Rick Denley

Rick Denley

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

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Rick Denley, a Leadership visionary, change catalyst, and growth expert. With over three decades of experience leading Fortune 500 companies like...
Zachary Spicer

Zachary Spicer

Public Sector And Government Thought Leader | Technology | Policy Design And Innovation

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Disruptive Innovation
Zachary Spicer is an Associate Professor at York University's School of Public Policy and Administration in Toronto, Canada, who excels in building...
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

Negotiations Ninja | Global Expert In Negotiation | Persuasion | And Conflict Resolution | Author

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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 revered authority in negotiation, persuasion, and conflict resolution, holds an extensive legacy as a...
Janine Rogan

Janine Rogan

Financial Equality Expert Reshaping Money Mindsets | CEO Best Selling Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Women In Business
  • Women Of Influence
  • Business Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Excellence & Success
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Time Management
Janine Rogan, CPA, is a passionate keynote and TEDx speaker and the Founder and CEO of a wealth academy. With over a decade of experience in personal...
Angela Sterritt

Angela Sterritt

Award Winning Investigative Journalist | Author | Indigenous Land Back & MMIWG Advocate

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Women's Leadership
  • Women's Rights & #MeToo
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
  • Storytelling
  • Inspirational
  • Social & Cultural
Angela Sterritt is a national bestselling author, and award-winning investigative journalist podcaster & former CBC reporter on Land Back and MMIWG....