Alberta is rich in resources, energy, pioneering, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Alberta is also a resource and a leading exporter of some of the best leaders, motivational speakers, engaging trainers, inspirational leadership, sales training, business success coaches, innovative consultants, experts, and business expert authors across North America. Leverage the 'Alberta Advantage' for your team, today! |
Alphabetical listing of participating 2013 Alberta Speakers promotional partners. Click on each Alberta Speaker's name to visit their profile listing, or scroll down to view them all.
Meet our 2013 Alberta Speakers online promotional 'prosperity' speakers partners
| Desiree Bauer | Val Carter | Michelle Cederberg | Russ Dantu | Freddi Dogterom |
Contact these Alberta Speakers directly to discuss adding a fresh Alberta perspective to your upcoming meeting, convention, or training event. You'll be glad you did and so will your audience.
Creative lead, Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey was named the 2011 Spirit of CAPS recipient.
Bob just spoke to 3200 students (grades 3-7) at a Rise Up against bullying rally.
Visit our success articles section to access words of wisdom from some of our speakers.
| Alberta Speakers sponsored a special Speaking for Success boot camp in Edmonton Saturday January 12th, 2013 SOLD OUT! We are doing another one in Edmonton Sat. June 1st in support of Kiva, a micro-financing project. |
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Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, CKD-Emeritus, Accredited Speaker, prolific author, ALberta Speakers Creator, 2011 Spirit of CAPS Recipient If you are in leadership, sell for a living, or depend on your ability to persuade for your success... Canadian Ideaman, Bob Hooey can give you the 'Alberta Advantage' in hosting a successful meeting or conference, in building a successful career, in selling more, or in successfully leading your organization to the next level. Protect your conference investment - leverage your training dollars. Call NOW to engage Canada's Ideaman, Bob Hooey and his profitable, innovative Ideas At Work! for your company, convention, or association. Ideas At Work! - Strategies to Success! Bob's humorous, interactive, conversational and, sometimes provocative style inspire his audiences across North America and around the globe. As a business, leadership, team and sales success expert, as well as a prolific author, Bob's innovative development programs have successfully helped thousands of leaders and professionals dramatically and profitably increase their effectiveness. Need a professional speaker, emcee or trainer? Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey will help you inspire, equip, and lead your meeting's audience, association, sales team, or company to greater success! Bob is committed to helping leaders build more effective teams; and sales teams become sales leaders. Bob is a charter member and Past CAPS National Director; co-founder and Past President of CAPS Vancouver; CAPS Foundation Trustee; and 2012 CAPS Edmonton President. MEN
ON A MISSION - Our
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Desiree
Bauer, Certified
Professional Development Facilitator Generations
@ Work: Power
Up Your Team! Based
on the “whole brain thinking” model, participants will
implement a system that encourages self-directed leadership in creating
a workplace culture of collaboration and respect. Experience substantial
benefits by actively engaging this system for team-building, embracing
diversity, enhancing communication and improving customer service.
In business since 2003, professionally-trained practitioner and business owner Desiree Bauer can provide testimonials about the success of this program with businesses and organizations across Alberta. Don’t put off getting better results for your business; visit our website for more information or call Desiree today to discuss the best options for your company. Generations
@ Work is available in a variety of formats including lunch
'n' learn presentations, conference break-out sessions or 1/2 day
professional development workshops. Power Up Your Team!
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Val Carter, CHRP, CTDP Val Carter helps people create lasting change for personal and professional success. She encourages everyone to turn the mirror on themselves. This is when the fun begins! She’s walked the talk. From over 20 years of experience in the corporate, entrepreneurial, public, and not-for-profit sectors around the world, Val has gained a wealth of knowledge – plus some excellent stories. Val does her homework. This ensures that your audience connects with Val, laughs with her, learns with her - and thanks you! Popular sessions:
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Past President Michelle's Books
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Michelle
Cederberg, CSP / MKin, BA Psyc, CEP, Co-Active
Coach Imagine hiring a speaker for your next event that could actually help your team get more energy, be more productive, and have more fun every day! Conquer fatigue, procrastination, and loss of motivation and laugh out loud while you're learning how! Michelle's lively, practical sessions prompt audiences to find more time for the things that matter - health, life balance, stress management, fun, relaxation - and gain more energy and productivity for business and for life! With Michelle's guidance your team will:
With over 20 years experience as a speaker, author, educator, fitness professional, life coach and entrepreneur, Health and Productivity Expert Michelle Cederberg has developed innovative and practical methods to solve our enduring health and energy dilemmas in a realistic and do-able way. She holds a Masters in Kinesiology, a BA in Psychology, a specialization in Health and Exercise Psychology, and training as a Co-Active Life Coach and combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change! She is the author of three books and her newest; Energy Now! Small Steps to an Energetic Life has been featured in the National Post, Calgary Herald, Huffington Post, Best Health Magazine, Canadian Living and more. As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) she shares her experiences in a humorous and realistic way with delighted audiences across North America. Through her presentations, products and personality she motivates you to take small steps toward big changes, so you can harness greater energy, productivity and success - even with a busy schedule!
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Russ Dantu Russ Dantu is a speaker, trainer, author, and coach. He has been speaking professionally since 1997. If you are looking for someone who entertains, educates, inspires and leaves your audience wanting more, look no further! Russ is an expert in the areas of trade shows, customer service, and presentation skills. His workshops and seminars are known to be highly entertaining and filled with group activities to drive the message home and leave your audience with the tools they need for immediate results. Russ has been in the trade show and customer service industry since 1982 which makes him a perfect fit for your next conference or convention. Russ also speaks in schools to our leaders of tomorrow on the subjects of drugs, alcohol, bullying, racism, and overcoming challenges. His powerful keynote keeps even the toughest teenage audiences on the edge of their seats! His programs include:
His keynotes include:
In 2009 and again in 2010, Russ placed in the top 1% out of over 30,000 people competing for the coveted title of World Champion of Public Speaking. Whether you are looking for a break-out session, a 2 hour or half day workshop, a full day seminar, or a keynote to open or close your upcoming event, find out what this award winning speaker can offer your audience! Contact Russ now....you won’t be disappointed!
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Freddi W. Dogterom, CCDP, CPT Audiences have dubbed this award winning speaker, leader and personality trainer "The Tundra Lady”. Freddi Dogterom's popular keynotes showcase the amazing stories of her adventures while working in the High Arctic. Can you imagine a young woman driving a huge truck full of high explosive up the Mackenzie River ice road to the Arctic Ocean? Apply the lessons from this adventure and others to your workplace challenges. Keynotes:
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Crystal
Flaman Crystal Flaman is dynamic, enthusiastic and funny! Crystal specifically works for and speaks with organizations who want to help their people live a more inspired life and have more energy on a daily basis! She inspires her audiences to achieve greater success, find fulfillment and discover their potential! Crystal specializes in assisting individuals, businesses and organizations to get more out of their day and out of their life through interactive keynotes and workshops! Crystal Flaman is an Entrepreneur, Five-time Ironman Triathlete, 100km Ultra-marathon runner, Author & Storyteller! Crystal is also the creator of a unique and inspiring product line. Crystal’s goal is to use her gifts and talents to make a difference in the world, on and off the speaking platform, and she has personally raised almost ONE MILLION dollars for charities, including the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, The Canadian Diabetes Foundation, and Partners In The Horn of Africa through various athletic endeavors! Crystal & her twin sister rode the first ever tandem bike across Canada, cycling 7906 km, raising $500,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, entering the Guinness Book of World Records for this feat! Crystal has also run a 100km ultra-marathon to raise funds for Africa & has raised over $80,000 in three annual 100km “Great Big Run For Africa” ultra-marathon events! These funds have assisted more than 1000 females throughout Africa in starting their own businesses! Currently, 30% of Crystal’s fee is being spent on sponsoring a school in Nepal which will be built by the end of 2008, in the name of her clients! Crystal truly inspires her audiences to live & work with greater joy, passion & purpose & assists clients in achieving their dreams, goals & potential! Creator of The Ripple Effect - www.imaginetherippleeffect.com Co-founder of D.I.V.A. Retreats - www.divaretreats.wordpress.com "Become more than you were when you woke up this morning!"
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Alan
Goff A keynote speaker can make – or break – your event. Alan Goff is an award-winning speaker who one enthusiastic audience member called “The most passionate speaker on the planet”. He is an experienced platform speaker who inspires, motivates and moves you to action. When he steps up to the podium, Alan multiplies value to your meeting, special event or conference. From boardrooms to auditoriums around the world his message conveys the perfect blend of ‘been there – done that’ real life experiences and proven success strategies with humor, wisdom and fun. Alan not only entertains, educates and equips audiences, but hits hard and ‘tells it like it is’ with his life-changing and character-building personal story. His content is rich and practical, and his style is dynamic and engaging. He is a sought after Leadership Coach, Results Consultant, Corporate Trainer and Employee Engagement Specialist dedicated to developing people and building business. Alan was recognized for 'Outstanding Leadership and Achievement' by the Metropolitan Executive and Professional Registry, and received Dale Carnegie's prestigious 'Highest Award for Achievement'. He has spoken throughout Canada, the United States, England, Hong Kong, China, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. He has been published in national magazines including New York City's Mainline Magazine and the Canadian Institute of Management’s Leaders in Management publication. He was featured on the CBS Network program Leading Experts, is a frequent media guest on numerous radio and internet broadcast stations throughout North America, and is the published author of Life P.A.T.C.H. ~ How To Hit Life’s Reset Button… and Live with Passion, Action, Tenacity, Character & Heart in Every Area of Life Alan has spoken to C-Level executives, sales and network marketing professionals in a wide variety of industries, colleges, schools, governments, churches and countless associations. He has shared the stage with internationally-recognized experts, sports celebrities, best-selling authors and politicians (such as President George W. Bush, The Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, Sarah Palin, Astronaut Roberta Bondar, John C. Maxwell, Mark Sanborn, Robert Rohm, Bob Proctor, Bob Molle, Jack Canfield, and T. Harv Eker to name a few). Alan was even honored to speak at the Nebraska State Capital. If you want to see real change in your life, or the life of your organization, connect with Alan. As an enthusiastic catalyst, Alan provides you with proven tools, and teaches you how to use them to achieve remarkable results. Alan Goff. The one to call to make your audience T.A.L.L. (Think, Act, Laugh, Learn)
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403-238-5424 Past
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Natashia Halikowski, B.A. (Econ), C.E.C Learn how to refresh your entrepreneurial spirit by tapping into your intuitive and creative intelligence. Learn how dynamic relationships create dynamic results. During a period of more than 20 years, Natashia Halikowski has mentored, trained and inspired entrepreneurs, executives and individuals to realize their goals by harnessing their intuitive wisdom, creating ultimate clarity and embracing dynamic relationships. As
President of Intuitionworks, Natashia integrates systems and tools
in a strategic methodology to help you achieve personal, professional
& organizational empowerment: Natashia Halikowski is a dynamic, personable and sought after expert who establishes immediate rapport with the audience by speaking with passion, inspirational insight, immediately functional content and a sprinkling of intelligent humour. Natashia provides the inspirational, educational and entertaining messages you need to hear to move you forward.
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Charmaine Hammond , M.A., B.A. Bounce Forward™ with Charmaine Hammond- building resilient & inspired teams! As an international professional speaker, author and consultant she inspires people to be the best version of themselves and exceed their potential, personally and in business! Her first career was in the Correctional System, where she worked as a Correctional Officer and then a Director. She pursued her passion for conflict management and was a mediator of corporate, community and workplace disputes for ten year. Charmaine has been featured on CTV, Global, CTSTV, radio, and in other print media. Her book On Toby’s Terms, published by Bettie Youngs Books, has been optioned for a motion picture. She is also co-author of GPS Your Best Life ™ to be released in spring 2011. As one of Edmonton’s 27 Influencers and nominee for the RBC Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Charmaine inspires and mentors businesses to apply her Ready, Set, Grow approach to identify what gets in the way of success, and plant the seeds for growth, an inspired life and success. www.hammondgroup.biz or www.tobytales.com Charmaine Hammond has a Master’s Degree in Conflict Analysis and Management; a BA in Social Development Studies and a diploma in general social work. Charmaine is a down to earth, dynamic speaker who engages the audience and challenges participants to take bold and intentional actions, taking learning to the next level. She weaves in humour, motivation, and stories into her presentations and creates the opportunity for meaningful impacts. Engaging the audience and participants to take intentional steps towards change is Charmaine’s call to action.
Charmaine provides keynotes, presentations and seminars on the
following topics: Charmaine also facilitates team building, strategic planning, vision board, and employee engagement processes.
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Robert
Manolson, Powerful Play Experiences Planning your next team building session, staff retreat, conference or seminar? Stuck
with planning something that is fun and have no idea what to do
or Powerful Play Experiences is in the business of raising fun levels at your next event. We use cooperative play as our innovative and creative, leading edge tool to engage co-workers, open lines of communication, manage stressors, and improve staff relations. Powerful Play Experiences achieves the goal of simply bringing people together in a most unique experience. Nothing else compares. Your company is a great place to work, right? Then show your staff how important they are. Invite fun and playfulness into the daily grind. Powerful Play Experiences are highly interactive, highly engaging, results-based workplace fun & wellness workshops. Create the WOW FACTOR to your company's next event that's so amazingly awesome, your staff leave 100% re-charged, re-juvenated, and re-energized. After
all, isn't it really all about a smile on everyone's faces at
the end
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Patricia
Morgan, MA, CCC Patricia Morgan helps you bounce back from life’s challenges. She provides practical how-to’s that decrease stress and increase resiliency. Her uplifting, insightful, and fun message leaves audiences inspired and enlivened. Patricia Morgan is a certified counselor and holds a Masters degree in Psychology. She is the author of several publications and was chosen as a Woman of Vision by Global TV and the YWCA. Contact Patricia to ask about The Rubber Band Principle: Strategies for Strengthening Your Resilience and her other upbeat presentations.
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Dave Rodwell - SecuritySpeaking.com Your audience will never forget Dave Rodwell. Using security strategies that are street-smart, practical and easily implemented in your daily life or corporation, Dave motivates his audiences to action, to prevent them being the victim of a crime. In an entertaining manner, Dave imparts his gems of wisdom based on 28 years of investigating major crimes with the RCMP, and a 12 years year business career as an investigator and security consultant. Using personal crime stories to illustrate his points, Dave will leave the audience with wisdom and the motivation, to take steps to reduce the chances of being a crime victim. Find out why Dave Rodwell is your best choice if you are looking for a high impact, thought provoking speaker for corporate or association meetings, conventions, lectures or special events. Dave speaks on a wide variety of corporate and personal security topics.
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Past President Past
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David
Saxby David Saxby will ignite innovative thinking and boost your sales and marketing results. A speaker and trainer for over 20 years and a marketing communications consultant for 30, David is President of Spark Communications Inc. Keynote presentations range from 45 minute to 90 minutes and can be customized for you audience. Seminars or Training programs can be delivered in a 90 min to one and two day presentations and can also be customized for you audience. All presentations are interactive, motivating sessions and packed full of strategies, tactics and tips based on over 30 years of professional experience in the areas of; Creativity and Innovative Thinking, Sales and Marketing and Professional Presentation Skills. David has served on the CAPS National Board and two terms as President of the CAPS Calgary Chapter.
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780-433-1443 Past
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Nelson
Scott During
Nelson Scott’s presentations, your managers
and supervisors will develop skills that will enable them to: Is Nelson Scott the right speaker/trainer for you? You
decide. Nelson is the right person for your association,
public, or private sector organization 'if' you want a speaker/trainer
who:
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Barb
Semeniuk Safety Guru, because the 20 years of Industrial Health and Safety advice that Barbara offers saves lives… and forces your company to take a look at what might get in the way of keeping your employees safe and happier on the job. Speaker, because she reflects the dynamic professionalism of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)… Barbara facilitates inspiring Industrial Health and Safety programs. She conducted over 500 audits of companies both large and small in the Construction, Food Processing, Oilfield, Trucking, Retail, Security, and Manufacturing industries. She taught auditing skills at Red Deer College, for the Food Processor’s Association, the Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association and the Alberta Construction Health and Safety Association (ACSA). Barbara also pioneered the creation of ACSA’s auditor training course and the peer auditing system. Any company in the Construction, Food Processing, Oilfield, Trucking, Retail, Security and Manufacturing industry who were wise enough to hire Barbara see transformations in their offices, construction sites and experience greater satisfaction in the quality of health and safety in general. As an Author, Barbara Semeniuk specializes in industrial and high-tech safety and loss management articles about how to improve the safety policies and safety management systems in your company. Two decades of invaluable Industry Safety education is at your fingertips. Be the one to take action in your company with one of the industry best in your quest for safety issue solutions. To receive details on how you can prepare your company to pass audits and safety inspections, contact Barbara Semeniuk.
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Lorn Stanners, Certified Management Accountant Since 1983 he has helped thousands of clients, individuals and businesses, save money and avoid pitfalls in business and tax planning. A Certified Management Accountant since 1979, Lorn Staners has been an active member of the Society of Management Accountants. He was the founding Chairman of CMAs in Public Practice, elected three times to the Board of Directors of CMA Alberta and once to the Board of CMA Canada. Lorn has been a mentor for other CMAs and a practice reviewer. Lorn’s clients include: accountants, doctors, lawyers, retail, manufacturing, service, consultants, not for profit organizations, hospitality businesses, hotels, automotive, condominiums, self employed individuals and others. Clients frequently comment on Lorn’s approachable style and that they are not afraid to ask him questions. Some may, however, question his sometimes offbeat sense of humour. Tax is a game and Lorn wants you to be the winner by using the rules of the game to your advantage. Seminar participants have said:
$ “Very much enjoyed your down to earth
and logical approach to this very complex topic.” Lorn Stanners, CMA has written numerous articles on business and taxation, been a guest expert on Big Breakfast TV and presented seminars in Canada and the United States. Clients include: Investors Group, CIBC, Old Strathcona Business Association, Vitalize Conference, Institute of Professional Accountants, Toastmaster District 42, The Business Link, Alberta Government, and more.
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780.460.8162 Past President of the Edmonton Association of Professional Coaches. |
Laurel Vespi ICF, ACC, ORSC, M. Ed. Known
for her bold, humorous and creative style, Laurel Vespi
inspires people to make something different happen in their
lives or businesses. Not just talk about it, but really create
change. Laurel is a certified life coach, credentialed by the
International Coach Federation, and the creative energy behind
stone circle coaching. With more than 30 years experience as
an educator, consultant and group facilitator, Laurel particularly
loves helping people find more balance, meaning, fun and satisfaction
in their lives. Laurel is the author of the award winning book Spontaneous Combustion: Setting Your Life on Fire, a kick in the pants look at how to stop procrastinating about the most important things in life. She also co-authored Create a Ripple: Making a World of Difference, a book designed to empower people to create the kind of impact they desire. Laurel has been featured on several television and radio programs including Global, City TV, CTV, Alberta Prime Time, CBC Radio, EZ Rock, CHED and a variety of print media including newspapers, Readers Digest and Homemakers Magazine Laurel has a Master of Education degree and is a Certified Professional Coactive Coach who has also completed advanced training in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching. Laurel is the Past President of the Edmonton Coaches Association. Laurel's
areas of expertise include: "Laurel
is a very energetic and true motivational speaker! She tailored
her presentations to compliment our theme. Laurel was very much
enjoyed by our delegates as our keynote speaker and as she spent
the day mingling with us. It is obvious that Laurel genuinely
believes in what she says. She challenged us to take charge
of our lives and be a part of 'change.'" Yvonne
Verklan
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Lisa
“Longball” Vlooswyk, B.Ed,
B.A., Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa has won 7 consecutive National Long Drive Championship titles and is the reigning Canadian Champion, an LDA Tour Champion and is a Nike sponsored athlete. Lisa is currently ranked #2 in the World and she has set a World Record at 350 yards, 2 feet, 2 inches. In addition to hitting the "long ball" Lisa is committed to improving her whole golf game and plays on the Canadian Women's Tour. Her goal is to qualify for the LPGA Canadian Women's Open. When not teeing in up, Lisa is a Golf and Travel Journalist and writes regular columns for several golf publications. Lisa's energetic and enthusiastic personality has also lent itself well to her involvement as a Sports Broadcaster for the Canadian Long Drive Series. Audiences rave about Lisa’s infectious enthusiasm! Her upbeat personality and positive outlook on life has been the key to Lisa’s success athletically and personally. Her effervescence shines through when she speaks and she delights her audiences with fun, humorous and heartbreaking stories that not only motivate and inspire but help teach valuable life lessons that can be applied to success in both business growth and personal aspirations. Lisa speaks to corporations, associations and individual organizations. Her message hits home and delivers results. Drive Determines Distance - Lisa's Core Message Lisa will share her journey with you, how she went from a high handicap recreational golfer 10 years ago to a World Class golfer. She will share tips and insights about discovering what DRIVES you... and how being clear and committed to that purpose determines how far you will go and what success you are able to achieve. Lisa's Keynote will help audiences find clarity in the areas of:
All key tools in a prosperous workplace environment Call Lisa to add energetic spark to your next meeting whether it is a conference, convention or organization event, and she will leave participants feeling the power of DRIVE.
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Faith
Wood Would you like to know how…..?
Then it’s time you met, Faith Wood. Faith works with driven professionals and teams helping them to discover how to show up, on purpose, by strategic design, and think out of the box (or outside the crowd if you prefer). With a background in law enforcement, her stories of courage in overcoming conflict are as amusing as they are educational. She is also the 2013 program director for CAPS Calgary Chapter Need a Speaker, Business Entertainer, or Workshop Facilitator? Skilled in mediation/negotiation, a trainer of Neuro Linguistic Psychology (NLP), a talented hypnotist and handwriting analyst, Faith has no shortage of opportunities for insight into the human condition. Whatever your issues or challenges, Faith has a program to suit your needs. If you are ready to Unleash the Power of Faith! Follow this link for more information on her programs. Faith is the author of 4 books
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Bob's In the Company of Leaders with 40 top leadership experts and best selling authors, including some from here in Alberta. We'd like you to be able to get one for your own personal leadership growth and success. Here is how you can do that: Purchase your personal, 'printable' copy of our new e-publication, In the Company of Leaders- special price of only $20 (Cdn) plus GST (e-book's introductory price is $32.95). Follow link (above) to gain access this amazing new leadership publication. |
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