Alberta is rich in resources, energy, pioneering, and the Edmonton entrepreneurial spirit.
Alberta is also 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. Edmonton, Alberta's Capital, is headquarters for many of Canada's largest corporations as well as government agencies and offices. Edmonton is the home and/or preferred workplace of some amazing speakers and trainers from across the world. |
Alphabetical listing of participating speakers based in, or wanting to work in the Greater Edmonton, Alberta area. Click on individual speaker's name to visit their listing.
Meet our 2012 Edmonton Speakers online promotional 'prosperity' speaker partners
| Kamran Akbarzadeh | Desiree Bauer | Val Carter | Lisa Chell | Lynn Fraser |
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Contact these Edmonton area speakers directly to discuss adding a fresh Alberta perspective, as well as applying the 'Edmonton Edge', to your upcoming meeting, convention, or training event. Leverage the 'Edmonton Edge' for your team. Engage one of these Edmonton Speakers to help ensure it is an amazing success for you and your audience.
Inspirational Quotes:
Breaking news: Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey was just named the 2011 Spirit of CAPS recipient.
Visit our success articles section to access words of wisdom from our Edmonton speakers.
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780-439-5361 Founder of Dream Achievers Academy Author of Amazon Best-seller Leadership Soup
Creator of the Leadership Makeover Coaching Program Watch a 3-minute video by Kamran |
Kamran
Akbarzadeh, PhD, PMP, P.Eng., CDC Are you willing to take yourself, your people, and your business to remarkable levels of performance, productivity, and profit? No matter how big or small your organization, Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh can equip you and your team with tools and techniques that help you:
As an inspiring and motivational speaker, seminar leader, and coach, Kamran believes that the world in general and organizations in particular are in desperate need of authentic leaders who lead with their hearts and empower people to soar to greatness no matter where they are and what they do. It was this conviction that inspired him to found Dream Achievers Academy and author his Amazon best-selling book, Leadership Soup with a vision to inspire others to live on purpose and lead on purpose. With years of experience in the corporate world and a background in research, engineering, and leadership, Dr. Akbarzadeh equips business owners, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and their teams with profound tools, techniques, and solutions to develop the culture of authentic leadership in their organizations and attain long-lasting success, outstanding performance, unity, and productivity as a result. Kamran’s keynotes, seminars, workshops, and trainings are highly informative, action oriented, and motivational, with attendees reporting amazing results. He creates a positive momentum that energizes your audience and inspires them to take the next necessary steps toward achieving the goals, whichever topic is chosen. Best of all, Dr. Akbarzadeh guarantees delivery of high quality services that meet or even exceed your expectations. If you are not satisfied with any of his services he will refund your investment. Kamran’s topics include:
Now, it is up to you to decide for your future. Don’t delay though because tomorrow might be too late. Call now.
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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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403-281-8841 Past
Director |
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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780-865-5605 C:
780-817-1497 |
Lisa
Chell Big Breakthroughs, Bold Actions
and Bodacious Life!
• What would it be like if you could Break Through to living
your purpose and passions each day and boldly love your life and
everything in it? Sound farfetched? It’s not! Lisa Chell is The Big Breakthrough Coach. She coaches and speaks from experience and the heart about what it takes to have your own Big Breakthroughs, Bold Actions and Bodacious Life! From Individuals to Corporate Transformation programs, you will find the coaching program or workshop you need to get clear, take action and accelerate results. What
results can you expect from working with Lisa? Lisa
presents Keynotes and Workshops/Breakouts/Seminars on the following
topics: Need
some Coaching Tools for your managers, supervisors
and staff? Lisa’s Power Coaching workshops: Power Coach® with Mind Kinetics® is a trademark and registered trademark of Coaching and Leadership International Inc.
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780-465-9893 Past
Director Lynn Fraser offers Power Coaching with Mind Kinetics to improve your performance and renewal in all areas of life. Mentoring packages are customized to your needs: Get Organized mentoring includes tele-mentoring or Skype sessions for the purpose of organizing your space & your life. Coach mentoring programs combine Power Coaching tools with Lynn’s experience to guide you step by step on your journey. |
Lynn
Fraser, PHEc, Associate Power Coach
Lynn Fraser provides impactful solutions for clients so they can create lives that have balance and meaning. We’re all about creating a practical life template to assist individuals & teams to become healthier and focused to attain sustainable results. Balance Your World assists you in your quest for less stress and more joy in your life: whether you’re in need of a work-life balance seminar, keynote for your retreat or conference, a practical approach to your office, meal or home organization, or one-on-one mentoring or Power coaching to dramatically improve your performance both at home and at work. As a Professional Speaker, Associate Power Coach, Mentor, avid volunteer, wife of 25 years and mother of two teenagers, Lynn understands what many of your daily juggling acts look like. For her own life balance, she walks her standard poodle and is a yoga enthusiast. Lynn is a columnist for The Edmontonians and is quoted in the December 2010 Today’s Parent issue. Please contact Lynn on the following topics:
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Paula
Goebel, B.Comm. Paula
Goebel, Founder of Goebel Communications Group, is
a professional speaker, corporate trainer, and facilitator
specializing in the areas of Business Communications, Leadership,
and Personal Growth. Her workshops and keynote presentations
have provided thousands with practical tools and strategies
to gain the competitive edge in today’s workplace. Her formal education includes a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Alberta and a Business Administration Diploma from NAIT. Paula is an active member of the Canadian Society of Training and Development (CSTD). Paula is a believer that learning should be both informative and fun. Her engaging style and enthusiasm inspire her participants to take action and make positive changes in their lives. Paula
provides fully customized full-day and half-day workshops
and presentations on the following topics: Here’s what they’re saying about Paula . . .
"Paula's presentation skills were electric!” “Our
employees were captivated by her enthusiasm and wealth of
knowledge.” “I
was amazed at Paula’s ability to engage the audience.”
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780-464-3828 Past
Director Best Selling Author of On Toby's Terms |
Charmaine Hammond, M.A., B.A. Professional Speaker, trainer, facilitator, and consultant Charmaine Hammond helps businesses, organizations and groups build tomorrow’s solutions today through education, innovation and motivation. She helps organizations reach and exceed their potential. Charmaine helps entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations grow, build, change and connect. 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 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:
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C: 780-707-0189 Charter
member, Past Director Co-founder and Past President CAPS Vancouver CAPS Foundation Trustee 2012 President CAPS Edmonton Member NSA Arizona |
Bob
'Idea Man' Hooey,
CKD-Emeritus, Accredited Speaker If you are in leadership, sell for a living, or depend on your ability to persuade for your success... Bob can give you the 'Edmonton Edge' in hosting a successful meeting or conference, in building a successful career, in selling more, or in leading a more successful organization. Protect your conference investment - leverage your training dollars. Call NOW to engage Canadian Ideaman, Bob Hooey and his profitable, innovative Ideas At Work! for your company, convention, or association gathering. 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. Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey will help you inspire, equip, and lead your meeting's audience, association, sales team, or company to greater growth and success! Bob is committed to helping leaders build more effective teams and sales teams become sales leaders. MEN ON A MISSION - Our Women's Empowerment Canada Interview with Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
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780-819-3891 |
Debra Kasowski, BScN Are you looking for an engaging speaker or presenter who will energize, empower, and educate your audience? Debra Kasowski, The Millionaire Woman, is a passionate, success-driven woman entrepreneur, speaker, and author who helps highly motivated individuals and organizations to achieve the success that they desire. Through her keynotes and personal and professional development workshops, Debra will inspire, educate and empower you to: •
Discover your life purpose and live it with passion Debra Kasowski is dedicated to the success of others. The Millionaire Woman believes that richness begins from the inside out. Her keynotes and presentation can be customized just for you:
• NEW for 2012:
Empowering the Woman in You Debra’s Personal Motto: "Don't let your biggest regret in life be that you never took action."
"It can be an accumulation of life’s
little moments or one big moment that
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780-913-0857 Past Director CAPS Edmonton |
Audrey
Kotelniski, CMA The Compliance Connection - Specialists in Training, Management Consulting & Accounting Services to the Not for Profit Sectors "Helping not-for-profits navigate government fundraising rules" Audrey brings a unique combination of accounting, management, communication, and fundraising education and experiences to her clients and audiences. Audrey Kotelniski has been a Certified Management Accountant since 2000. She has over 15 years of solid experience in both industry and not-for-profit environments. In her role as the Manager, Charitable Accounting & Reporting in External Relations at the University of Alberta, she led the team which processed over $100 million dollars of gifts annually. Her responsibilities included managing the gift processing unit, donor files and related document imaging, as well as the overall budgeting and forecasting for the larger Development Office. Her passion for communicating complex financial issues to operational managers has worked towards bridging the gap between operations and finance. She is dedicated to refining her communication and public relation skills to compliment her management accounting pursuits. Audrey established a Management Consulting firm, The Compliance Connection (a division of Audrey Kotelniski CMA Professional Corporation), to help not-for-profit organizations navigate the government fundraising rules. She is also available to speak or consult with your organization. Seminars
& Workshops
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780-989-7000 Wayne
Lee's 2012 Director CAPS Edmonton |
Wayne
Lee Wayne is the 1-2 punch for entertainment & empowerment, providing entertainment with a message through a comedic and interactive experience. Wayne Lee is a former five-time Canadian amateur wrestling champion and schoolteacher who had an unrelenting passion for entertaining and empowering people. He took a childhood interest in magic and a fascination with visualization and transformed himself from classroom instructor into a comedic hypnotist and mind-power expert. Wayne found a new way to educate people about the power of the mind by spreading his philosophy that Life is MAGIC™. Over the years, Wayne Lee has used hypnosis to excite, entertain and mesmerize thousands of audiences across North America. He has performed over 2500 shows, hypnotizing over 25,000 people to explore the limits of their imagination, dance outrageously, and even act as celebrities! Wayne has performed at the highly acclaimed "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", The Calgary Stampede, as well as appeared on numerous national television and radio programs. As well as entertaining, Wayne educates and empowers audiences with his empowerment presentations. Through these powerful and engaging presentations, Wayne teaches people to create a magical mindset to produce more health, wealth and happiness in their lives.
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780-686-2348 Past Director CAPS Edmonton |
Lisa
Litwinski Team Leadership Development and Empowerment Solutions. Where do you want to grow? Lisa’s expertise. Workplace respect, collaboration and productivity are increased as a result of increasing confidence and expanding comfort zones through Self-Directed Leadership at work and at home, inspiring & empowering people personally and professionally. Lisa’s workshop feedback refers to her solid knowledge base, respect for different ideas and people in the room, sense of humour & her ability to generate core conversations linking content to workplace examples. Creating
centres of awareness, growth and results. Realign. Create an opportunity for your team to reconnect with the organizational vision, mission, values and each other. Lisa's workshops will give you the tools to lift spirits and build team connections, which increases morale, productivity and customer excellence. Moving from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can and here’s how’. Through assessments, training and coaching, Lisa can help your junior to intermediate leaders and their employees discover opportunities within themselves and their roles, drawing upon two decades of experience coaching, mentoring and inspiring those in career and life transition. Lisa Litwinski has a BA in Psychology, is a Level I Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, & Certified True Colors Trainer with 20 years experience in Adult Education. She works with leaders in a number of industries such as construction, oil and gas, technology, health care, education, administration, management, human resources and non-profit. Lisa has 15 years experience assisting managers in recruiting, training and retaining the right employees. Lisa will tailor her training program for your organization and your specific goals. Her thoughtful, playful and interactive workshops give employees an opportunity to plug back into the life force of what you are trying to accomplish in your workplace. You will find her style to be authentic, "cards on the table", grounded in integrity and sprinkled with humour. Lisa provides practical, playful & interactive seminars on the following topics:
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780-929-5949 Past Director CAPS Edmonton |
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 who to bring in? 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 of the work day?
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780-235-7190 Communication Past Director CAPS Edmonton |
Dr.
Randy Ritz Want to build esprit de corps? Want to create a common corporate vision? For leaders, accomplishing this can be a daunting task. For those in the workforce it can be a relentless challenge. Dr. Randy Ritz shows how the sharing of stories can motivate and inspire team members to access and own corporate vision—to be more accomplished and collaborative. In his active presentations and keynotes, humor abounds while participants discover moments of significance in their work journey—moments worthy of sharing—and transform them into entertaining and meaningful narratives. Randy has a PhD in curriculum (creative communication) and for 25 years has been an educator and head of the drama department at Concordia University College. What makes Randy different from other ivory tower academics is his extensive experience in the broader community as a performer and presenter. With an advanced degree in acting, he has the expertise of a master storyteller and uses his ability to captivate audiences, large or small. Dr Ritz lives what he coaches—what he performs—by telling stories in many mediums. He is a “published in the U.S.” author, a Nashville recording artist and has just completed producing his second independent feature film, a supernatural thriller, called “Unfinished Business."
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780-460-3028
Past President |
Dave
Rodwell 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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780-468-1097 Call
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Martin
Sawdon, BPhil etc, Professional
Certified Coach Is your organization suffering from
You've come to the right place! After working with leaders he would cheerfully follow through fire and others whom he would not, Martin became a student of leadership and corporate culture, seeking their essential success ingredients. His mission is to share the results and help leaders harness perhaps the greatest untapped source of competitive advantage available today. Martin Sawdon and Coaching-Works show the way for emerging leaders to become the people they need to be to create super successful, triple-win, Sustainable Workplaces and the results are measured in increased profitability, productivity, staff retention and customer loyalty. Who is Martin? A speaker and coach since 1998, with experience of three professions in four countries, very happily married for over 30 years with two great children, committed to living healthily a life in balance and looking forward to building a wooden dinghy and returning to roadbiking following a knee-replacement, Martin is the Chief Coaching Officer of Coaching-Works. Martin would love to talk to you about delivering one of his presentations to your organization or conference:
Dialogue Circles:
Martin's audiences love his stories which he combines with information, provocative interactive questioning and lively table group discussion. Seminars vary from 60 minutes to 6 hours and are readily customized to meet your specific needs.
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Past
President 780-433-1443 |
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 Semeniuk 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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780-701-2990 2012
Treasurer |
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 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. Laurel Vespi is the creative energy behind stone circle coaching. Known for her bold, funky and creative style, Laurel partners with people who are ready to make something different happen in their lives or businesses. Not just talk about it, but take action to really create change. An accomplished public speaker and writer, Laurel is also the co-author of Create a Ripple: Making a World of Difference and author of Spontaneous Combustion setting your life on fire. Laurel's
areas of expertise include: Laurel has a solid reputation for excellence and is respected and trusted by individuals and organizations with whom she works. So, Why Hire Laurel? Attending a workshop or conference session means you have to trade your time, energy and money. Most people want to have a highly interactive, meaningful and memorable experience. What they don’t want is boring content and another power point presentation. Laurel's goal at the end of the day is to have you knowing something new and thinking about things in a fresh way. I want to connect with you, provide thought-provoking content and leave you feeling like it was time well spent. Laurel’s Most Popular Keynotes & Breakout Sessions:
"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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780-416-9577 Bruce's Bio (download pdf) |
Bruce
Wilson Bruce Wilson is recognized as a leading expert on International Trade. Even for the most successful business people, crossing borders and cultures can be a very humbling experience. The global business world is huge and it is also very complex. No matter how good your product or service, and no matter how much it might be in demand, a growing maze of languages, laws and cultures stands between you and highly lucrative international markets. For the last 45 years, Bruce Wilson has been breaking down those barriers for Canadian companies in virtually every corner of the world. His company, Wilson International, helps companies finds International markets for their products, services, expertise and technologies. He then identifies potential buyers and helps business through every stage of the process from initial contact to the ultimate sale. Bruce reduces the risk of foreign investment and helps individuals overcome their fears of doing business overseas. He also helps you to identify your best markets in this rapidly changing Global world. Bruce wants to encourage and help more people export products and services to become more successful on an International level. As an International trade consultant for clients in over 100 countries, Bruce is well known and highly respected by senior trade officials around the world. KEYNOTE TOPIC: Do’s and Don’ts of International Trade. In this keynote presentation, Bruce shares his 45 years of experience and provides practical, hands-on advice to guarantee your audience is well prepared to enter the lucrative international market place. His keynote can cover a multitude of topics related to Global business and International trade including finding and selecting Foreign sales agents, issues related to bribery, foreign culture considerations, international “do’s and don’ts”, how to obtain financing, how to negotiate, and where to find and set up government liaisons. He can also cover Government’s export programs and how to pursue millions of dollars worth of projects funded through the multi-lateral banks [World Bank, IADB, EBRD, etc.] Global travel safety issues, legal considerations and a variety of other key issues! Bruce Wilson’s presentation style is part educational, motivational, and humorous. During his presentation, he tells stories, and anecdotes, of some of his experiences from his many years navigating the world of International business. “All of the forgoing is based on practical first hand experience”.
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