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Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Two Spirit And Diversity Expert

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  • 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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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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...
Charmaine Hammond

Charmaine Hammond

Conflict Management | Communication | Collaboration & Resilience Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
Charmaine Hammond is a highly sought-after business keynote speaker and former correctional officer with extensive experience of over 25 years....
Denise Wozniak

Denise Wozniak

TEDx Speaker | Certified World Class Speaking Coach | Resilience | Overcoming Adversity & Trauma

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Accessibility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
A Canadian-UK citizen, Denise Wozniak is a TEDx speaker, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, and is trained in Positive Psychology, Mental...
Deri Latimer

Deri Latimer

Neuroscience | Leadership & Change | Positive Psychology & Mindfulness | Resilience & Wellness

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
Deri Latimer is a TEDx speaker, author, and organizational consultant who combines positive psychology, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence to...
Kathy Macdonald

Kathy Macdonald

Online Investigator | Canadian Online Safety | Fraud Prevention & Cyber Security Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital marketing
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Resilience and Growth
  • Tech trends
  • Privacy
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data
  • Future Trends
Kathy Macdonald is a retired police officer with the Calgary Police Service, with almost three decades of investigative and crime prevention...
Leisse Wilcox

Leisse Wilcox

Cancer Survivor | International Bestselling Author | Organizational Leadership

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Stress Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Leadership and Change
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience and Growth
  • Strategic thinking
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
Leisse Wilcox is an Award-Winning Speaker, Executive Performance Coach who helps leaders and teams get out of their way to get results. An Emotional...
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
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...
Dr. James Makokis

Dr. James Makokis

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

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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...
Amy Oliver

Amy Oliver

Executive Coach | Healthcare Reform & Innovation Advisor | Healthcare Services & Strategy

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Workplace Culture
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Motivation
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Lifestyle & Health
Amy Oliver is a speaker, executive business coach & healthcare innovation expert who assists business leaders with organizational design futures. ...
Adam Rodricks

Adam Rodricks

Artificial Intelligence | Social Media Strategist & Digital Marketing

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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...
Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour

Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour

Leadership & Communication Expert Emotional Intelligence | Effective Feedback | Workplace Culture

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Bullying At Work
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour is an award-winning Harvard-educated business professor, strategic negotiator, consultant, human resources & organizational...
Greater Toronto Area Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
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...
Callingwood Callingwood, Ontario
Tim O'Loan

Tim O'Loan

Military & Indigenous Survivor | First Nation's Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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...
Rocky Ozaki

Rocky Ozaki

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

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  • 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,...
Lisa Webb

Lisa Webb

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

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  • 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...
Kathleen Black

Kathleen Black

Transformational Speaker | Best Selling Author | Performance & Mindset Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Resilience and Growth
  • Stress Management
  • Change Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Organizational Change
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
Kathleen Black is a globally recognized high-performance mindset expert, bestselling author, and transformational speaker. Her holistic approach to...
Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

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

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mental Health
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Health & Wellness
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Celebrity
  • Most Requested
Tyler Smith is an Amazing Race Canada Winner, Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash survivor & speaker on mental health, wellness & safe spaces. Tyler...
Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Dr. Shahana Alibhai

Medical Doctor & TEDx Speaker | Compassion, Empathy | Mental Health, Resilience & Wellness

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Change Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Healthcare
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a TEDx keynote speaker, family physician and emotional and mental health expert. She's the lead physician at one of British...
Rick Denley

Rick Denley

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

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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...
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon

Inspiring Excellence And Shaping Futures Through Leadership And Innovation | Author

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  • 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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  • 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...
Angela Sterritt

Angela Sterritt

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

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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....
Melissa DiMarco

Melissa DiMarco

Laugh | Learn | And Lead | Entertainment Luminary | Comedy Star | Actress | Award Winning Show Host

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity & Inclusion
Melissa DiMarco, a name synonymous with comedy, is the creative powerhouse behind the enduring success of "Out There with Melissa DiMarco," now...
Allison Graham

Allison Graham

Health & Peak Performance | Mental and Emotional Wellness | Workplace Culture Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Work Life Balance
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Business Growth
  • Workplace Culture
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Women's Leadership
  • Consultant & Coach
Allison Graham is an executive coach, bestselling author, and consultant on personal development & business growth through health & performance. Her...
Joelle Tomlinson

Joelle Tomlinson

Leadership | Storytelling | Resilience | Overcoming Adversity & Power of Storytelling

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • Women Of Influence
Joelle Tomlinson, a distinguished news anchor with over a decade of expertise in broadcast journalism, boasts an impressive track record of...
Sam Laliberte

Sam Laliberte

Serial Entrepreneur | Global Advocate For Liberated Living

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  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Digital marketing
  • Employee Management
  • Entrepreneurship
Sam Laliberte has been designing her lifestyle from scratch for almost a decade. She’s a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker and business...
Dr. Laura Hambley

Dr. Laura Hambley

Future of Work | Remote/Hybrid Leadership | Mental Wellness & Burnout | Toxic Leadership

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Future of Work
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Workplace Culture
  • Health & Wellness
  • Entrepreneurship
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Organizational Change
Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett is an Organizational Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, Business Leader, Author, and Podcast Host of the highly acclaimed...
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

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

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  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, Ph.D. is an internationally sought out learning strategist, the best-selling author of “Feel Good Learning”, and Founder...
Jane Enright

Jane Enright

Leadership | Change | Resilience | Positive Mindset & Mental Wellness Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Positive Psychology
  • Transformation
  • Women In Business
  • Women Of Influence
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Work Life Balance
  • Health & Human Performance
Jane Enright is an accomplished, humorous, inspiring, and empowering, international keynote speaker, and award-winning Canadian author with an...
Andrea Holwegner

Andrea Holwegner

Energy & Nutrition Expert | Mental Health | Performance | Burnout Prevention & Wellness

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Work Life Balance
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Motivation
  • Positive Psychology
  • Interactive & Experience
  • Lifestyle & Health
Andrea Holwegner is a nutritionist, award winning writer & keynote speaker on healthy habits for energy, mental health, life balance & performance....
Carolyn Stern

Carolyn Stern

Emotional Intelligence | Trainer & Award-Winning Author of The Emotionally Strong Leader

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence & Success
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business Leadership
Carolyn Stern is a keynote speaker, award winning author, and certified Emotional Intelligence Expert who specializes in helping professionals get...
Dennis Cuku

Dennis Cuku

CEO | Inner Peace And Social Enterprise Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) 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,...
Jody Urquhart

Jody Urquhart

Burnout Prevention | Health And Wellness And Healthcare Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Employee Management
  • Health & Wellness
  • Workplace Culture
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Employee Engagement
  • Communication
Jody Urquhart is a top female motivational speaker with more than twenty-three years of experience, inspiring and entertaining audiences across the...
Mark Black

Mark Black

Survivor | Leadership | Breakthrough | Productivity Resiliency And Change Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Disability
  • Excellence & Success
  • Mental Health
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Personal Leadership
  • Health & Human Performance
  • Mindset & Attitude
Mark Black is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient, 4-Time marathon runner, author, coach, and speaker. Breakthrough adversity to thrive...
Randall Craig

Randall Craig

Tech Futures | Digital Visionary | Marketing And Technology Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
Randall Craig is an internet pioneer who led the digital strategies for several major market newspapers, consulting firms, and financial institutions...
Jeremiah Brown

Jeremiah Brown

Olympic Medalist | World Record Breaker | Best Selling Author | Transformation

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Sales
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Business Leadership
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Transformation
  • Leadership and Change
  • Personal Leadership
  • Mindset & Attitude
Jeremiah Brown, Olympic silver medalist is an inspirational and motivational speaker who help people find deeper resilience and the determination to...
Sophie Jama Malindi

Sophie Jama Malindi

Women Empowerment | Inclusive Leadership Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Women In Business
  • Women Of Influence
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Psychological Safety
Sophie Jama Malindi is a Women Empowerment Leader. She has broad experience in managing cause-driven programs for global humanitarian organizations....
Dr. Nick Bontis

Dr. Nick Bontis

Award Winning | Leading Strategy & Management Guru | Intellectual Capital & Performance Expert

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  • Pofessional development days (PD DAYS) Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
Ranked among the Top 30 management gurus world-wide, Dr. Nick Bontis is recognized by Harvard Business Review and Fortune Magazine as "a pioneer and...