BC 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.

Vancouver is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in the world, and the setting choice for thousands of conferences each year.

Marlene Cameron

2008 President Calgary Association of Professional Coaches

403-209-2142

Marlene Cameron , MBA, CFA, ACC
Leadership by Design Inc.

“As in golf, so in life”. Marlene uses the metaphor of golf in her Links to Leadership Success programs to explore the qualities of personal mastery and leadership effectiveness. Participants “play” a virtual golf course and score themselves on the nine keys to success.

Topics include:
• Mastering Your “Game”
• Mastering the Challenge of Change

Given that “How we do anything is how we do everything”, Marlene reveals how our approach to opportunities and challenges in golf can show us how we perform in other areas of our lives. Participants have taken away new insights into to their true strengths, values and willingness to take risks – all key qualities of effective leadership and success - and use this knowledge to master their game and to inspire others.

Marlene brings over 20 years of expertise as a business owner, management consultant and financial analyst to her speaking. As a certified coach, she brings her insights into human behaviour and motivation. Her client, Mount Royal Health Center, was the 2006 recipient of the Prism Award presented annually by the Calgary Association of Professional Coaches for “Excellence and business achievement through coaching”.

Marlene is the 2008 President of the Calgary Association of Professional Coaches (CAPC). She spearheaded the inaugural Professional Coaches Conference, held in April 2007 in Banff, Alberta. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).

For the past three years, she has produced a monthly newsletter, Life by Design, which invites readers to make more conscious choices for their lives.

Hugh Culver

250-862-8482

Hugh Culver, MBA

Hugh Culver is an athlete, adventurer, businessman, visionary, and someone who personally understands the incredible power of being passionate and inspired about your work.

For the past 14 years, as the president of Marathon Communications Inc., Hugh Culver has been leading training programs and corporate retreats designed to foster human development in the context of work.

His clients range from charter banks and credit unions to national retail stores, high technology firms, and government. As well, Hugh facilitates strategic planning / senior management meetings for Corporations, Boards of Directors, and Municipal and Provincial Governments.

Hugh Culver spent 15 years as a professional whitewater guide and manager of the largest adventure travel company in Western Canada. He pioneered and marketed adventure tours to the South Pole, mountain climbing expeditions and even golfing at the North Pole.

Bill Clennan

604-948-0488

Bill Clennan, HoF

Individual Development Organization

Since 1969 more than 10,000 audiences have been captivated by the high energy, brilliant insights,and contagious humor of the man who has become known as THE DEAN OF SPEAKERS, Hall of Fame inductee Bill Clennan.

Bill Clennan is a past CAPS National Board Director. Bill was instrumental as a co-founder CAPS Vancovuer, as well serving on the board for several years.

Your attendees will boost the performance of THE MOST IMMEDIATE of all business, social, and intellectual skills,their ability to remember names, faces, and facts. The brain's ability to remember information is what makes us who we are.

Freddi Dogterom

403-381-2151

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:

• “Tire Tracks on the Tundra” - Living without limits.
• “Rock Stars of the Arctic!” - Learn to build your Inukshuk of life, one rock at a time.
  
  Personality Training: Learn how to use the Power of YOUR Personality to influence the behaviour of others.
  
  • “Like Sandpaper on a Sunburn” – personalities in personal relationships
  • “Juggling the Jerks @ Work” – personalities in the workplace
  • “Juggling the Jingle in Your Genes” - personality and your money management.

Linda Edgecombe

250-868-9601

Past CAPS National Director

Linda Edgecombe, CSP

Linda Edgecombe, CSP is an internationally renowned award-winning humorous speaker, trainer and consultant. She is a bestselling author who energizes every room as she leads people to loosen up, lighten the load and laugh. Her audiences are motivated and shown how they can shift their perspectives on life, work and themselves. Change has never been this painless!

As a professional, with a degree in Physical Education, Linda brings over 20 years of Recreation, Employee Wellness, Lifestyle and Corporate Consulting experience to her programs and her clients. She was a consultant for PARTICIPACTION promoting healthy living to Canadians and is known for being one of the country’s most popular Speakers. Most recently featured in the Wall Street Journal as an expert in “Shifting Perspectives”.

Inside all the laughter, Linda’s audiences are inspired to find the meaning in what they do and let go of what’s not working. Her message is a welcome as a deep belly laugh and as profound as an honest look in the mirror. Or as Linda calls this “Accountability with an Edge”

Her latest sassy book: “SHIFT... or get off the pot! Simple Truths about Getting a Life” is the kick start you need to getting after all your un-dones!

Crystal Flaman

250-215-2903

Crystal Flaman
Professional Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author,
100km Ultra-Marathoner and Ironman Triathlete

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!

"Become more than you were when you woke up this morning!"

David Gouthro

604-926-6858

David Gouthro, B.Sc., CSP

Providing insight, fresh approaches and practical recommendations on how organizations can act with greater courage and passion to innovate faster and more effectively. David’s keynotes and workshops are always engaging, fun, light-hearted and relevant to clients’ current conditions.

With his razor-sharp focus on courage, creativity and leadership, David Gouthro will provide valuable insight into how to create more successful organizations by developing the culture and critical skills necessary to promote and support innovation. By building on positive attributes as well as identifying and removing unintentional barriers and toxic behaviours, he helps organizations ready themselves to thrive in complex and ever-changing circumstances.

David’s keynotes and workshops leave audiences feeling renewed and ready. With over 30 years experience in a wide range of public, private and not-for profit organizations in North America and beyond, his expertise is in helping people change they way they lead, manage, think, create and collaborate. All of this is in support of helping attain greater personal and organizational success. His presentations are lively, light-hearted, engaging and always relevant to his clients’ needs.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey

780-736-0009

Past CAPS National Director

Past President Caps Vancouver

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey,
CKD-Emeritus, Accredited Speaker, Creative Leadership Catalyst

If you are in leadership, sell for a living, or depend on your ability to persuade for your success... Bob can help give you the BC boost in building a successful career, in selling more, or in leading a 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. Ideas At Work! - Strategies to Success! Bob is a co-founder and past President of CAPS Vancouver. Bob lived in BC until 2001 and is frequently found visiting and working here in the Vancouver area.

Bob's humorous, interactive, conversational and, sometimes provocative style inspire his audiences across North America. As a business, leadership, sales success expert and prolific author, Bob's innovative development programs have helped thousands of leaders and professionals dramatically and profitably increase their effectiveness. Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey will help you inspire, equip, and lead your audience, association, sales team, or company to greater success!

Bob was the 48th person worldwide to earn Toastmasters International's coveted professional level, Accredited Speaker designation. Watch his induction into Toastmasters International Hall of Fame for his "professionalism and outstanding achievements in public speaking," at their 1998 International convention.

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.

Ken Keis

Toll Free 1-866-852-4347

Ken Keis, MBA, CPC
Consulting Resource Group International Inc.

Ken Keis, MBA, CPC, is an internationally known author, speaker, and consultant. In the past 19 years, he has conducted over 2,000 presentations, including 10,000 hours of coaching and HR consulting; published 300 articles, and designed more than 40 business management, leadership, relationship, HR or sales processes.

Ken is considered one of the foremost global experts on how assessment strategies and processes not only increase but multiply your success rate—empowering you and your team to live and work on purpose.

His experience covers all areas of development—career, personal, professional, leadership, HR and organizational. He has served clients from Cape Town, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Vienna, and Brussels, to LA, Miami, Vancouver, Toronto, and Mexico City.

Organizations such as the American Management Association, International Coaching Federation, and Adult and Career Development Network have embraced and endorsed CRG resources over others on the market.

Ken Keis —through his company CRG Consulting Resource Group International, Inc—serves clients such as Boeing, Chrysler, Ford, AT&T, GTE, Manulife, the European Union, universities, career centers, and thousands of HR professionals, individuals and small business owners around the globe.

Call Theresa today to book Ken—mention this web site and ask about our SPECIAL OFFER—to get you started to put you and your team on purpose!

Geoffrey X Lane

604-877-0089

Geoffrey X Lane
Master Communicator

As a leader, Geoffrey X Lane has a strong presence (he is totally himself), is authentic, and has a high level of integrity with the material he presents. His dry British humor is inviting, insightful and charming; he is funny, irreverent, yet totally professional.

Best known for his ability to create warmth and synergy in a safe and humorous learning environment, Geoffrey will quickly have you on your feet and smoothly involved throughout his session, actually learning and practicing the skills you will need to reach your goals. His training programs are involving, fast-paced, always customized, and incredibly practical. Because of this, individuals and corporations interested in coaching, communication, and presentation skills hire Geoffrey as a consultant, wanting to learn what he does so effectively. Geoffrey X Lane is a trainer, author, speaker, and personal communications coach who empowers and inspires others.

An internationally-acclaimed public speaker, program leader, and consultant, Geoffrey has been coaching executives, public speakers, and other professionals in communications, media relations and presentation techniques for 15 years. Geoffrey expresses ideas and concepts with clarity and power. Through his experience, he has developed realistic strategies and techniques for teaching the art of communication. His audiences walk away with enhanced self-awareness. They also take with them valuable tools to present information and sell ideas effectively, giving them a powerful edge over competitors. Lane was also the official Presentation Skills Coach to the successful Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid Committee.

604-299-7311

Peter Legge, CSP, CPAE, HoF

Peter Legge is an inspiration to anyone who meets him!

He lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, and as president and CEO of the largest, independently owned magazine publishing company in Western Canada. He is a community leader tirelessly devoting his time to many worthwhile organizations.

Peter Legge's presentations are based on his everyday experiences as a community leader, husband, father and CEO. His five books have motivated thousands of people towards positive change. Toastmaster's Golden Gavel & Top Speaker in North America recipient.

Bob's note: Peter Legge has been a friend, model, and mentor to many of us in this industry. He was one of the co-founders of CAPS Vancouver. He continues to inspire and lead the way for our growth and service in this field. I am privileged to recommend him to anyone looking to engage their team and enhance their event. It is our privilege to include him in this on-line community.

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

Karen McGregor

604-533-8395

Karen McGregor

Karen McGregor, Founder and President of Power to Speak, is a communication expert, facilitating workshops and giving keynotes that inspire and transform participants. An award winning-writer, she is the author of Sculpting the Business Body: Strategies and Stories from Top Entrepreneurs, a book celebrating the courage, wisdom, relationships and communication skills of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Karen is a graduate of the Geoffrey X Lane Facilitation Training Program, and a licensed facilitator of the highly acclaimed workshop, “Become a Powerful Speaker.” While being trained and mentored by Lane, speech coach to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic bid, Karen recognized her gift to inspire others to reach their full potential. She is now most known as a delightfully authentic speaker who engages participants with her playful, professional, informative, and always entertaining presentations and workshops. Because her ability to engage people is combined with a wealth of communications experience as a former award-winning sales manager, teacher (M.Ed.) and consultant, Karen’s audiences and workshop participants are inspired to step into their own Power to Speak and live their highest vision.

Mel Mottram

cell: 780-983-5142

Mel Mottram, M.A.
Speaker, Trainer/Facilitator, and author

Mel’s motto is simple, “If you don’t have an attitude, he’ll give you one”. All of Mel’s sessions and materials have one primary focus --- Attitude. A person can have all the skills in the world, but how, or even if, they use those skills is attitude.

Mel Mottram has a Masters degree in psychology with a research background in how adults learn. With more than 25 years of adult education experience in a variety of fields including safety, petrochemical, utility, auto manufacturing and driving, Mel has become a leader in the fields of "Train-the-trainer" and "Attitude on the road and in the workplace".

Mel has received national recognition as the executive producer of 2 highly successful audio visual productions dealing with safe driving. The programs are both titled Road Kill and have been regularly viewed across Canada on videos and network television. Mel is an accomplished public speaker and is in constant demand as a conference speaker, trainer, and facilitator.

Mel Mottram has recently written a book and produced a DVD, both called I’m A Good Driver --- Right? Mel applies the same down-to-earth approach to writing and videos that he does in his speaking engagements and courses. His combination of personal experiences, laughter, research background and industrial experience offer a truly enlightening look at some of the key issues with driving attitude.

Mel is currently the owner of Attitude People Inc. Fun is always a key factor in his presentations and he enjoys involving the audience. He loves a variety of sports, particularly soccer (not surprising given his Brit background) and golf.

Myrna Park

250-861-9303

Myrna Park, B.Sc. H.Ec.

With over 20 years of experience helping people achieve their personal and professional goals, Myrna Park is the Chameleon Communicator. Having embraced the value that understanding and applying behavioural psychology brings to individuals and organizations, Myrna’s mission is to create positive and productive workplaces.

Myrna’s ten year commitment to beginning, growing and developing a real estate company gave her outstanding experience in leading a sales-driven organization. Myrna Park has mentored many business owners from very small start-up businesses to CEOs of manufacturing facilities and multi-location businesses in the service sector.

Deborah Rossouw

778-386-5168

Deborah Rossouw
International speaker, facilitator, consultant and personal coach

International speaker, facilitator, consultant and personal coach, Deborah Rossouw will captivate you with thought-provoking questions, story-telling, passion and heart! She has inspired and facilitated insights in leaders, employees, business partners and individuals on three continents in the area of communication, leadership development and teambuilding.

A professional member of CAPS, Deborah’s content-rich keynotes, presentations and skills-based seminars will captivate and inspire you with story-telling, evocative questions and heart! You will walk away energized to take actions that will positively impact your work and personal relationships. Deborah’s interactive style engages others to want to participate!

Deborah Rossouw has delivered dynamic programs tailored to meet the needs of large leading corporations, government, financial institutions, universities, the health care industry, small businesses and not-for profit associations. Businesses and organizations benefit from her 20 years of experience in developing people for high performance! Take the opportunity to book Deborah! You’ll be glad you did!

Deborah’s communication programs are designed for self-discovery:
1. How to find your essential voice
2. How to have clear conversations
3. How to have a tough conversation
4. How to have a coaching conversation
5. How to be a change communicator
6. How to present for impact

Keynote: Finding Your Essential Voice
Stepping stones towards your best destiny!

"Essential conversations for effective leaders"

Dene Rossouw

778-386-5167

Dene Rossouw
Speaker, facilitator, coach

As a speaker, facilitator and coach, Dene Rossouw will engage you in content rich seminars and keynotes designed to inspire and challenge you to communicate more authentically.

His keynote, The rules of engagement - what I learnt from bikers, judges and bureaucrats, is drawn from his vast experience in working with diverse groups of people. As an innovative communicator, Dene coaches leaders on how to have more effective conversations in the workplace and how you can use your personal power, rather than positional power to inspire action and to develop strategic alliances and partnerships.

Dene Rossouw has 17 years of facilitation and consulting experience in the field of communications. He is the Communications Chair for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and is a certified emotional intelligence facilitator using the BarOn Emotional Intelligence Quotient Inventory - EQ-i™. He has the Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Dene’s communication programs are designed for self-discovery:
1. How to have clear conversations
2. How to have a tough conversation
3. How to have a coaching conversation
4. How to communicate with clients
5. How to be a change communicator
6. How to present for impact
7. How to influence with impact

Dene has held positions in various organizations, most recently as Communications Director for the Chief Justices and Judges in the Chief’s Office, Nova Scotia Law Courts, Canada and Assistant Divisional Manager and Senior Communications Consultant and Production Manager in the Public Relations Division of Old Mutual International in South Africa.

"Essential conversations for effective leaders"

Yvonne Thompson

204-897-8480

Yvonne Thompson, CHSC, CHRP

Yvonne Thompson is a business leader and Human Resource specialist. Her career began in 1985 in private industry and in 2002 she followed her entrepreneurial spirit and started her own business, Change Innovators Inc., in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Change Innovators specializes in Organizational Wellness, Leadership Training and Change Management. The business offers consulting and training programs which focus on the overall Wellness of Organizations.

As the developer and facilitator of “The Innovative Leader", Yvonne loves to provide Executive Coaching and Self Development to Supervisors, Managers and CEOs. Yvonne Thompson’s passion for education extends beyond continual upgrading and enhancing of her own skill set. She takes her knowledge and passes it on, as a facilitator for specialized programs, and by teaching at various institutions. Yvonne is presently working on her Masters in Leadership in the Faculty of Humanities. She teaches Human Behaviour in Organizations, at Red River College; HR and Management, at The Self Employment Program; and is a regular facilitator for the Quality Network of Manitoba (leadership stream) and HRMAM. Yvonne is also an Accredited INSIGHTS facilitator. She is a national instructor and facilitator for the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering and she has written various published articles on the subjects of Leadership and Wellness. She is working on her first book called Emergent Leadership for a New Generation.

Yvonne Thompson speaks nationally at conferences on the topics of leadership and change. She is fascinated by systems thinking and quantum physics and applies this to her work. Her ability to connect organizations to their unique compelling purpose while facilitating business growth through healthy employee relationships and engagement is her passion and unique skill. She leaves audiences reflecting on their leadership approach and the interconnectedness of all stakeholders in the larger community.

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 style led her to win the Canadian National Effective Speaking Championship in 2003. The following year she was named World Effective Speaking Champion after winning competitions in Ecuador (while pregnant) and Japan (only 11 days after her first child was born)!

She is widely published: her co-authored books and audio book (available at her website) will inspire HUGE success in your business and your life. Her most popular keynote and workshop programs are:

• TINY LIES THAT KEEP US GLORIOUSLY AVERAGE…The Truth About Achieving Excellence & Personal Mastery! ©
• OUT WITH SCHMOOZING...Keys to Successful Networking! ©
• DROP THE UMS AND SAY WHAT YOU MEAN…
  Delivering Powerful Presentations! ©
• BE A LEADER, NOT A BOSS…Become a Stellar Supervisor ©

Rhonda lives by the words of the great Jedi master, Yoda "Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try."

Ray Williams

778-772-9984

Ray Williams
The Success IQ University

Ray Williams is currently a principal and CEO of The Success IQ University, a company with offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Vancouver, which provides personal growth and leadership training programs and services. He brings over 30 years of leadership and training experience. He completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of British Columbia. He is a Certified Management Consultant and a Professional Certified Executive Coach. Ray is the recipient of the Master Educator Award from the American Society of Education Executives, and is an immediate past president of the International Coaching Federation in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Ray has been a CEO of a large public sector organization with more than 2000 employees as well as a CEO and President of his own management consulting firm. Ray has also been a senior HR executive for a large public organization and executive vice president of a smaller private career management company. Ray has worked as a consultant for a number of Fortune 1000 companies, small to medium sized businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals on issues of productivity, leadership, corporate culture, and peak performance. He is a columnist for one of Canada's national newspapers, The National Post. He has been seen and heard on the CBC broadcast radio and television network, The Vicki Gabareau Show, and has reached millions through the popular radio show, The Good Life Network, spreading his message of personal and professional success.

He has written two books on leadership, The Leadership Edge, and Systemic Change, as well as numerous articles on leadership, organizational change and workplace issues. Ray has also written and published two novels and a movie screenplay. He has given scores of keynote speeches, workshops and intensive training programs for groups in both the public and private sector. Ray is passionate about using his far-reaching experience to help organizations create long-lasting and effective change. His unique academic background, professional skills and lighthearted approach led him to pursue a totally new and unique systematic approach to personal and organizational development. Ray Williams specializes in working with high performance individuals and teams in organizations dedicated to excellence.