Family, Children and Social Services Experts in Canada

Speakers Canada features Canadian Family, Children and Social Services Speakers who share expertise on child development, family support, and community well-being. Our Family, Children and Social Services Speakers provide audiences with practical strategies to improve services, strengthen care systems, and support vulnerable populations. With Canadian experience, they deliver insights that inspire positive change in families and communities across the country.

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Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Women's Health & Emotional Resilience | Mental Health, Menopause & Burnout Recovery

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Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Change Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Medical & Healthcare
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and leading voice in emotional health. A family physician and Medical Director...
Mark Black

Mark Black

Survivor | Leadership | Breakthrough | Performance | Resilience & Change Expert

Mark Black

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Disability
  • Excellence & Success
  • Mental Health
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Personal Leadership
  • Health Performance
Mark Black is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient turned four-time marathon runner who exemplifies resilience through lived...
Hon. Judge Marion Buller

Hon. Judge Marion Buller

MMIWG Commissioner & Former Judge | Human Rights, First Nation & Indigenous Advocate

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Hon. Judge Marion Buller

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Indigenous
Judge Marion Buller is a keynote speaker & human rights advocate who helped form the First Nations Courts in BC & the first woman...
Jennifer Casa-Todd

Jennifer Casa-Todd

Award-Winning Educator | Digital Citizenship | Social Media Literacy Expert

Jennifer Casa-Todd

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
Jennifer Casa-Todd is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, Google for Education Champion, and author specialising in digital...
Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

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

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Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Celebrity
The Amazing Two-Spirit Couple, Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson, (Team Ahkameyimok) are the groundbreaking winners of The Amazing Race...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Christine Dernederlanden

Christine Dernederlanden

Grief & Bereavement Trauma Specialist | IAC Masteries Practitioner Coach

Christine Dernederlanden

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Peak Performance
  • Lifestyle & Health
Christine Dernederlanden is certified by the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. As a Certified Trauma Services Specialist,...
Melissa DiMarco

Melissa DiMarco

Comedy & Entertainment Speaker | Television, Media & Storytelling Expert

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Melissa DiMarco

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Mindset & Attitude
Melissa DiMarco is a celebrated comedy talent, acclaimed speaker, and the creative force behind Out There with Melissa DiMarco, now in its...
Guy Felicella

Guy Felicella

Harm Reduction Advocate | Advisor And Addiction Educator

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Guy Felicella

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Resilience & Change
Guy Felicella is a harm reduction advocate and addiction educator who has spent 3 decades in the grips of addiction and surviving many...
Dr. Ganz Ferrance

Dr. Ganz Ferrance

Cyber Bullying | Communication Health & Wellness And Psychology Expert

Dr. Ganz Ferrance

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Retention
Dr. Ganz Ferrance is an International speaker, author, and entrepreneur who shows people strategies that they can implement immediately for...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Elaine Froese

Elaine Froese

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

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Elaine Froese

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business Management
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Economic Development
  • Home & Garden
  • Sustainable Development
  • Consultants & Coaches
  • Motivation
  • Most Requested
Elaine Froese is a certified professional speaker and coach, and author for nearly 25 years, known as the ‘farm whisperer’ and...
Boissevain Boissevain, Manitoba
Laval St. Germain

Laval St. Germain

Mountain Climber | Airline Captain & Extreme Global Adventurer

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Laval St. Germain

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Stress Management
  • Personal Leadership
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Leadership and Change
Laval St. Germain is an expert at turning dreams into goals into reality. As an airline captain turned mountaineer and adventurer, Laval is...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Mohamed Hammoud

Mohamed Hammoud

Cultivator of Emotional Intelligence through Clarity, Conscience, and Presence

Mohamed Hammoud

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Trust Relationships
Mohamed Hammoud is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and consultant who empowers leaders to unlock peak performance through emotional...
David Howard

David Howard

Leadership, Innovation & Community Development Expert

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David Howard

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership Development
  • Sustainable Development
  • Military & Veterans
  • Affordable Housing
David Howard is an award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader recognized for his contributions to affordable housing,...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous Champion | Two Spirit and Diversity Expert

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Anthony Johnson

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Cultural Diversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
  • Indigenous
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Katrina Kastner

Katrina Kastner

A Resilient Advocate For Mental Health | Empowerment | And Self Acceptance

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Katrina Kastner

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Stress Management
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Health Performance
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
Katrina Kastner is a powerhouse in mental health advocacy and empowerment. With a personal journey that conquers high-functioning anxiety,...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Nogol Madani

Nogol Madani

Leadership Development | Team Transformation | Future of Work | Psychological Safety

Nogol Madani

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Leadership Development
  • Transformation
  • Future of Work
  • Psychological Safety
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Workplace Culture
Nogol Madani is a future-focused workplace expert, speaker, and facilitator. She is the founder and CEO, of a company dedicated to helping...
Dr. Patricia Makokis

Dr. Patricia Makokis

First Nation | Indigenous Expert | Health Advocate

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Dr. Patricia Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Difficult Conversations
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
Dr. Patricia Makokis is an internationally renowned speaker, author, a pioneer for Indigenous education, health & values well known for her...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
James Makokis

James Makokis

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

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James Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
Dr. James A. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree) Family Physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta and the recent...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Elizabeth Manley

Elizabeth Manley

Olympic Silver Medalist | Leadership | Change | Resilience Mental Health Advocate

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Elizabeth Manley

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Health & Wellness
  • Leadership
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
Elizabeth Manley is Canadian figure skater & mental health advocate, three-time Canadian national champion & Olympic silver medalist. A...
Collingwood Collingwood, Ontario
Lavender Morantz

Lavender Morantz

TEDx Speaker | Author & Illustrator | Certified Nutrition & Wellness Expert

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Lavender Morantz

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Change Management
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Change
Lavender Morantz is a TEDx featured speaker in 2022 & Passionate Children's Best Selling Author & Illustrator, a motivated entrepreneur, a...
Isaac Murdoch

Isaac Murdoch

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

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Isaac Murdoch

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
Isaac Murdoch is a renowned indigenous artist and activist who shares the wisdom and culture of First Nations through powerful...
Sudbury Sudbury, Ontario
Juan O'Quinn

Juan O'Quinn

Lawyer | Mental Health & Wellness Specialist | Inclusion & Leadership In Life Expert

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Juan O'Quinn

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Neurodiversity
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
Juan O'Quinn is a Neurodiversity Inclusion Expert. Juan O'Quinn is living proof that anyone can overcome just about any obstacle to achieve...
Dr. Lana Potts

Dr. Lana Potts

First Nation Physician | Medical Doctor | Indigenous Health And First Nation Expert

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Dr. Lana Potts

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
Dr. Lana Potts CCFP is a Medical Doctor, Indigenous Health and First Nation Expert, family physician at the Siksika Health and Wellness...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Nicole Rakowski

Nicole Rakowski

Adversity Survivor | Overcoming Trauma | Resilience | Well Being & Transformation Expert

Nicole Rakowski

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Emotional Intelligence
Nicole Rakowski, a successful entrepreneur and PhD candidate in Health Management, has become an inspiration for thousands worldwide....
Natalie Royer

Natalie Royer

Workplace Culture Consultant | Leadership & Well-Being Specialist | Belonging Expert

Natalie Royer

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Workplace Culture
  • Resilience & Change
  • Mental Health
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Psychological Safety
  • Transformation
Natalie Royer is the CEO of Saroy Group Inc. and a leading Belonging Expert with over 18 years of experience transforming workplace culture...
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

Learning Leader | Harnessing The Power of How To Learn For Transformational Change

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Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Women In Business
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, Ph.D. is an internationally sought out learning strategist, the best-selling author of “Feel Good Learning”,...
Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

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

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Tyler Smith

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mental Health
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Health & Wellness
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
Tyler Smith, winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season 9, is a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed the lives of 16...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Cowboy Smithx

Cowboy Smithx

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

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Cowboy Smithx

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Blockchain, Web3 & Metaverse
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
Cowboy Smithx is an award-winning filmmaker of Blackfoot from Piikani & Kainai tribes of Southern Alberta, uses his culture as foundation...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Karl Subban

Karl Subban

Educator and Author | Leadership, Potential Development and Team Culture Expert

Karl Subban

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Excellence & Success
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Trust Relationships
  • Confidence
  • Peak Performance
Karl Subban is a Canadian educator, author, leadership coach, and community builder known for his work in developing potential in...
King City King City, Ontario
Shannon Talbot

Shannon Talbot

Former Corporate Exec | Human Connection Expert | Author | Prison Mentor | Mental Health

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Shannon Talbot

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Organizational Change
  • Transformation
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Women's Leadership
  • Workplace Culture
  • Work Life Balance
Shannon Talbot brings an unexpected edge to the stage combining boardroom experience with leadership lessons from inside a medium-security...
Joelle Tomlinson

Joelle Tomlinson

Award-Winning Journalist | Storytelling, Media Engagement & Public Speaking Expert

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Joelle Tomlinson

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
Joelle Tomlinson, a distinguished news anchor with over a decade of expertise in broadcast journalism, boasts an impressive track record of...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Massey Whiteknife

Massey Whiteknife

Indigenous Entrepreneur & Two-Spirit Advocate | Leadership, Resilience & Inclusion Expert

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Massey Whiteknife

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employee Management
  • Indigenous Leadership & Cultural Wisdom
Massey Whiteknife is an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur, producer, and entertainer recognized as one of Canada’s most influential...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Catherine Wreford

Catherine Wreford

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

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Catherine Wreford

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • Personal Growth
  • Mindfulness
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Women In Business
Catherine Wreford is a cancer survivor, motivational keynote speaker, and 'The Amazing Race Canada' Winner empowering women & mental health...
Winnipeg or Toronto Winnipeg or Toronto, Ontario
Susan Aglukark

Susan Aglukark

Performing Artist | Inuit Expert & Indigenous Advocate

Susan Aglukark

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gender Equality
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s unique artists & Award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter, blends Inuktitut & English languages with...
Sally Armstrong

Sally Armstrong

Award Winning Journalist | Humanitarian & Author | Human Rights & Women's Rights Expert

Sally Armstrong

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Governance
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Government Departments & Agencies
  • Journalists
Sally Armstrong, a distinguished journalist, humanitarian, and author, is a globally recognized expert in conflict reporting and women's...
Dr. Vivian Ayoungman

Dr. Vivian Ayoungman

Indigenous Education Advocate | Cultural Language Preservation & Land & Revitalization

Dr. Vivian Ayoungman

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Indigenous
  • Indigenous Business & Economics
Dr. Vivian Ayoungman is a lifelong advocate for Indigenous education, language preservation, known as a First Nation cultural...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Justin Brien

Justin Brien

Mental Health Advocate & Life Coach | Addiction Recovery & Resilience Expert

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Justin Brien

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
Justin Brien is a mental health awareness expert, transformational life coach, and inspirational, TEDx speaker whose story inspires change....
Salmon Arm Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Myron Dueck

Myron Dueck

Humorous | Inspirational And Global Education Expert

Myron Dueck

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Technology
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
Myron Dueck has been a teacher & administrator in Canada & New Zealand, developing assessment strategies in his classroom, school &...
Robert Dunlop

Robert Dunlop

Author | Educator | Assessment Evaluation & Technology Consultant

Robert Dunlop

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Soft Skills Development
Robert Dunlop is a teacher, curriculum consultant, author and inspiring speaker who believes that there is nothing more powerful than an...
Lisa Elle

Lisa Elle

Certified Financial Planner | Wealth Strategy, Financial Wellbeing & Planning Expert

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Lisa Elle

Speaker Topics

  • Family, Children & Social Services Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Future Trends
  • Transformation
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
Lisa Elle is a Certified Financial Planner, wealth strategist, and financial author who helps organizations and professionals strengthen...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta