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.

Calgary is also the choice of thousands of conference planners each year. It is also the gateway to one of the world's most beautiful conference settings. Banff National Park is a short drive from the city.

Calgary is the home and/or preferred workplace, of some amazing speakers and trainers from across the world.

Alan Goff

780-505-0773

Alan Goff

Alan Goff is a multi-gifted, award winning speaker and author who has been called “The most passionate speaker on the planet.” His message conveys the perfect blend of ‘been there – done that’ real life experiences and proven success strategies with divine wisdom, humor and fun. Audiences are sky-high during his trainings, yet his lessons last a lifetime. He is the founder of Achieving Goals Incorporated, Advance Global Consulting and The Global Achievement Group.

Since age 17 has held employment in supervision and managerial positions in various service sector industries. In 1996, he founded a non-destructive testing and inspection company serving the petroleum industry in Western Canada. Under Alan's direction the company grew from 8 employees to 27, increased services from offering just 1 major service to 11, moved from a 1,000 square foot rented shop to their own 6,000 square foot building and increased annual based revenues 150% to over 2.2 million dollars while eliminating a ½ -million dollar debt all within a 12 week period of time. Alan has a track record of achieving big goals fast.

Alan was recognized and awarded for outstanding leadership and achievement in 2005 & 2006 by the Metropolitan Executive and Professional Registry and has since pursued his passion, which is communicating ideas and concepts with people to help them realize their natural gifts, talents, and abilities and live at their full potential with passion on purpose.

Alan entertains, educated and energizes audiences with his dynamic signature programs ‘PASIONOMICS’ – (connecting your passions to your pocketbook) and ‘ACHIEVING GOALS ON FAST FORWARD’ – (put your business or personal goals on the fast track, into action and implement them to completion). Alan also hits ‘Home Run’ after ‘Home Run’ with his ‘PANIC TO POWER’ program - a dynamic seminar for anyone that speaks for a living or as part of their job

Alan's experience in professional speaking, seminar training, and coaching coupled with his natural gifting as an enthusiastic motivator, visionary and catalyst enabled him to accept the ‘Highest Award for Achievement’ in Dale Carnegie Training. He holds certification as a program trainer for Crown Financial Ministries Canada, LifeSuccess Consulting, and Bob Proctor Seminars. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Bill Gove Speech Workshop.

To date Alan's speaking; training and coaching services has taken him throughout Canada, the United States and United Kingdom. He has been featured on the CBS Network program 'Leading Experts' and interviewed on numerous radio and internet broadcast stations.

Andrea Holwegner

403-262-3466

Andrea Holwegner BSc, RD
“The Chocoholic Dietitian”
President, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc.

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Whether you're planning a conference keynote, breakout session, corporate event or retreat, Andrea's message creates a buzz that's better than caffeine.

Andrea's keynotes spark motivation for wellness change. Her message is not just about food, it's about LIFE and achieving better balance, energy & health. You can count on her boundless energy, credible expertise & ability to entertain.

SPARKS motivation for nutrition change.
PROPELS momentum with practical ideas.
ENCOURAGES sustainable change that sticks.

Combining lessons learned from counseling hundreds of clients and insights as the Chocoholic Dietitian, Andrea will show you the recipe for success is learning how to enjoy guilt-free eating and balance ALL foods! Even Chocolate! In our fast-paced world, healthy eating is becoming harder to achieve. Andrea helps you learn about nutrition at the speed of life! Nourish yourself and your team with bite-sized changes for supersized results.

Andrea is an inspiring professional speaker who captures audiences with a buzz that’s better than caffeine with simple nutrition and lifestyle ideas to look and feel your best everyday. Her message is not just about food, it’s about LIFE and achieving better balance, energy and health.

This dynamic nutrition guru is a regular contributor for CBC News Online and is often asked to give her professional advice for such national publications such as Canadian Living, Chatelaine and Today’s Parent. Andrea has also made a name for herself on camera, having appeared as the dietitian on the Life Network’s popular reality weight loss show “Taking it Off,” CTV National News and CBC News Today Newsworld. She’s also been interviewed by CBC radio in almost every province in Canada. Closer to home, she regularly provides the ‘goods on food’ to Global News-Morning, CITY-TV’s Breakfast Television and CFCN News at Noon in Calgary.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences, Andrea completed a Dietetic Internship to become a Registered Dietitian. She is a regulated member of the Dietitians of Canada, the College of Dietitians of Alberta, the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and acts as a media expert for the Dietitians of Canada.

In her spare time, Andrea enjoys sipping wine with her husband over a good meal. She loves to pursue her favorite sports of backcountry skiing, hiking and rock climbing in the Canadian Rockies.

Margaret Hope

604-320-7613

Margaret Hope, M. Ed.

Nothing off-the-shelf; Margaret Hope works with your company or association to create unique presentations that fully meet your needs. Author of "You're Speaking - But Are You Connecting?", Margaret specializes in customized presentations. She empowers & inspires others.

Her clients tell us she is funny, irreverent and totally professional. They say her speeches are fast-paced, fully personalized, and incredibly practical. Margaret will have your group on their feet and involved throughout each session. Not simply hearing they can achieve their dreams and goals but actually learning and practicing the skills they need to reach those goals.

Margaret Hope became Toastmasters International's 41st Internationally Accredited Professional Speaker in 1995. As an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University (Engineering Sciences, EMBA) Margaret has the endorsement of the academic community as well as a wide range of Business and Association clients. Margaret connects with every audience she addresses. Course development and private speech coaching also available.

Lynda Kavanagh

Lethbridge
403-329-0179 Calgary
403-515-0022

Lynda Kavanagh,
aka The "WOW" Gal

What does cycling have to do with marketing your business or organization? Find out in one of Lynda's workshops. Lynda Kavanagh is a world traveler, with most of her travelling being done on a bicycle across Europe. In Lynda's session "Don't coast downhill!”, she explains how a mistaken turn on a bike can cost you many hours of energy, and eventually you will have to turn around and go back. In business, a mistaken turn WILL cost you time and money, and unfortunately there's a good chance you CAN'T go back.

She brings her world travels and observations about consumer behaviour into every workshop. Not only is the content solid, she will “WOW” you with her presentation style, her humour and all key points are memorably reinforced through “WOW” photos of places she has visited on her bike – no boring PowerPoint slides in these sessions!

Lynda provides marketing consultation and training for business, tourism properties, non-profits and government organizations through her WOW CAT (Consulting And Training) Program. She also coaches and trains people to become Entrepreneurs through her WOWprenuer Program that is designed to take people from their Entrepreneurial idea to a solid plan through a personalized five-step process.

Lynda Kavanagh has been an Entrepreneur since 1994 with offices in Calgary and Lethbridge, Alberta. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Public Speaking program. She has hosted a daily TV show on Marketing tips, is a columnist for a variety of publications, she was recognized as one of 100 Alberta Ambassadors for Alberta’s Centennial and has won numerous communications and marketing awards.

She was an instructor on Marketing topics for post-secondary institution for almost a decade and is the author of an audio CD collection called “Charting your Business’ Future”.

Lynda’s sessions are always fun, always interactive and never, never boring. Whether it is being a conference speaker, a workshop trainer, a keynote speaker, or a consultant with participants after a workshop, people always say “Hey, I’ve been WOWed by the WOW Gal.”

Alvin J. Law

403-873-8149

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Alvin J. Law, CSP
Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author

Alvin Law is an extraordinary storyteller! No surprise considering the story he has to tell. One of Canada’s first “Thalidomide Babies”, Alvin was born without arms. At the time, everyone agreed this was tragic. But Alvin turned tragedy into triumph. His remarkable parents taught him to and encouraged the use of his feet but more importantly made him understand that what was done was done, what was possible was limited only by imagination and the “Power We Possess!”

Alvin is an award-winning trombonist, drummer and vocalist. He even plays the drum and a piano (not at the same time) during his show. In fact, trying to describe what he does is as challenging as Alvin’s life has been.

In straight talk…Alvin’s program will be one you will never, ever forget.

This is, however, not another predictable tale of “person with a physical challenge overcomes obstacles” speech! Like Alvin, there’s more to his story than what’s missing …much more.

Alvin’s specialty is keynoting. His passion, his energy, his humor and his honesty are genuinely refreshing. No matter how diverse the audience, Alvin brings them to a common place…humanity.

He helps organizations by challenging perceptions, pursuing possibilities and proves by his life alone that the impossible is possible. Alvin has presented over 7,500 programs on six different continents to over 2,000,000 people since 1981. He is the best-selling author of “Alvin’s Laws of Life…5 Steps To Successfully Overcome Anything”.

Alvin is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation awarded to less than ten percent of professional speakers in the entire world!

Most important to Alvin, he is married to Darlene (she also runs their speaking business), is father to twenty-something, Vance (and other assorted pets) and they all live in beautiful Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Warren Macdonald

Contact
Lea Ortner
250-248-5732

Warren Macdonald

“When you change the way you see the world, you change the world”

Imagine what it would mean to have your team:

• Genuinely motivated.
• Acting with a newfound sense of perspective.
• Actively seeking solutions instead of problems.
• Switch their reaction to change from “Not my job” to “I’m on it!”

All of this and more need not remain a dream. Warren Macdonald can help change the way you see the world, and your place in it.

One catastrophic moment redefined Warren’s life in April 1997 when a freak rock fall on a remote Australian island left him pinned under a one-ton boulder. For two days he lay trapped and alone, surviving the ordeal only to lose both legs at mid thigh.

Doctors told him he’d never walk again. Warren’s response: “I don’t recall them saying anything about cycling, kayaking, or climbing mountains…” Just ten months later he scaled Cradle Mountain, and in February 2003 Warren Macdonald became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summit of Africa’s tallest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro.

One of life’s certainties is that nothing stays the same; that things change and this in itself can be challenging. Equipping yourself and those around you with a mindset that seeks solutions, that looks for opportunities rather than obstacles may well be the best investment you will ever make.

“You are an inspiration to anybody who hears your story” Oprah Winfrey

Patricia Morgan

403-242-7796

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.

David Saxby

2008 CAPS Calgary President

Past CAPS National Director

403-244-7450

David Saxby
Spark Communications, Inc.

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 is serving his second term as President of the CAPS Calgary Chapter.

John Simmons

403-208-9581

John Simmons, B.A., B.Ed

John Simmons helps organizations become more focused, laugh more and approach their tasks with a positive sense of purpose. With simple, effective concepts and concrete ideas he assists people in successfully integrating their work and personal lives.

John Simmons is a speaker, author and award winning educator who has been delivering workshops, seminars and keynote addresses since 1989. His combination of insight, practicality and humor inspires his audiences to embrace personal and organizational development.

John taught in public and private schools for over 20 years. He is a member of The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and an executive member of the Canadian Association for Therapeutic Humor.

Louis Stack

403-243-6830

Louis Stack, Founder and President of Fitter International Inc

“Reviving your 9 to 5”

• Calgary's Small Business of the Year Award 2002
• Featured in INC. Magazine’s “Business Case Study” 2003
• Canadian National Speed Skiing Team 1990 - 1995
• Volunteer, Alberta Alpine, City of Calgary - Rinks and Parks
• Husband and father of 3 happy Kids.

Calgarian, Louis Stack will engage the audience with a fact filled, FUNctional session on how Better Balance is an asset to the health and well being of people of all ages and abilities.

Learn simple solutions that help you foster a better “relationship with gravity”. Much like wearing a seatbelt or brushing your teeth regularly, Louis will show you how forming simple balance maintenance habits will improve your Stability, Agility, Mobility (S.A.M.) for life. Understand why daily use of Balance Boards and/or Active Sitting devices is a simple way to have profound impact on your long-term health.

Remember- aging is a good thing compared to the options. Let Louis help guide your group in making sure that they can successfully ”Master the Art of Aging Gracefully” and enjoy a higher quality of life now and in the future.

Peter Temple

403-264-9111

Peter Temple

Creating highly persuasive presentations using the power of effective visual support. Accomplished Master of Ceremonies - has produced many large multi-city conventions and awards shows.

Speaker . . . trainer . . . television producer, director and writer for the corporate environment, with 30 years of entrepreneurial business success in marketing and communications. Peter Temple specializes in helping salespeople, executives and employees structure persuasive presentations, enhance their presentation skills and use highly effective support visuals.

Peter Temple has developed the first video-based course for the web on writing and structuring persuasive presentations: Presenter-Pro Topics: "Communicating at the Speed of Light," "The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Presenters," " Benefits You Can Taste," "Harnessing the Power of PowerPoint."

Rhonda Victoor

250-712-0085

Rhonda Victoor, Business Coach and Author

Rhonda Victoor challenges BUSY professionals to stop lying to themselves so they can achieve their big goals faster and finally ‘get a life!’ Prepare to catch a glimpse of her BIG gem and HIGH kicks…she’ll have you on the edge of your seat!

As the founder of INCITE Coaching Rhonda has coached professionals across Canada, the United States, South America and Europe. Her energetic and interactive styl