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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
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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  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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....
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, 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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  • 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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  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Business Leadership
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Workplace Culture
  • Nutrition & Fitness
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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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...
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-Michele Larivee

Marie-Michele Larivee

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-Michele Larivee is an expert in emerging trends and sustainable consumption & discoveries in strategies helping to build a better future....
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
  • Small Business Development
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
  • 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
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Future Trends
  • Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Resilience and Growth
Lisa Elle, Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Strategist and Author that empowers individuals with strategies for financial freedom and wealth...
Tim O'Loan

Tim O'Loan

Military & Indigenous Survivor | First Nation's Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • PTSD & Trauma
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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  • 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...
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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  • 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...
Rocky Ozaki

Rocky Ozaki

Future of Work | Workforce Engagement | Technology & Innovation Expert

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Future of Work
  • Business Transitions
  • STEM
  • Process & Systems
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Tech trends
  • Future Trends
  • Leadership and Change
  • Communication
Rocky Ozaki is the Founder & CEO of a business transformation firm whose primary focus is helping leaders build future-proofed, resilient teams that...
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...
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
  • 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
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Sales
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Social Media
  • Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Consumer Behaviour & Retail
  • Presentation Skills
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
  • Business Management
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Work Life Balance
Lisa Webb is a Metis entrepreneur, Educator, Author & Women’s Advocate, with a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership & Administration. Lisa Webb...
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
  • 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...
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 | 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
  • Genrational 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...
Robert Saik

Robert Saik

Professional Agrologist Expert | International Agricultural Consultant | Author

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Corporate Responsibility (CSR)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Tech trends
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Personal Leadership
  • Resilience and Growth
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
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience and 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...
Zachary Spicer

Zachary Spicer

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

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  • Economic Development Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Public Relations
  • Disruption Management
  • Organizational Change
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Communication
  • Motivation
  • Positive Psychology
Zachary Spicer is a speaker and Associate Professor at York University's School of Public Policy and Administration in Toronto, Canada, who excels in...
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...