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Alan Stein, Jr.

Speaker | Author | Performance Coach

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and rou...

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Dr. Jody Carrington

Renowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expert | Bestselling Author

Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist and a charismatic keynote speaker celebrated for her profound expertise in human connections. As a leading authority in addressing co...

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Abishur Prakash

Mr. Geopolitics | Leading Authority on Geopolitics and Foresight | Author

Abishur Prakash, known globally as “Mr. Geopolitics”, is one of the world’s leading geopolitical authorities. Born in New Zealand to Indian parents, raised in Australia, and based...

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Dr. Jane Barratt

Global Ageing & Health Leader | Transformational Speaker on Equity, Systems & Human Connection

Dr. Jane Barratt is an internationally recognized expert on ageing, health, and social policy. Holding a PhD in Public Health, she is known for examining how systems succeed or fai...

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Jason Brolund

West Kelowna Fire Chief | 2023 Newsmaker of the Year

When organizations need a speaker who understands high-stakes leadership, they book Jason Brolund. As the Fire Chief for the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation, Jason h...

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Fotini Iconomopoulos

Leadership & Communication Expert | Bestselling Author | Global Gurus Top 15 Negotiation Expert

When organizations need to turn high-stakes conversations into high-impact outcomes, they book Fotini Iconomopoulos. As a globally recognized keynote speaker and bestselling author...

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Dr. Shazma Mithani

Emergency Physician | Health Systems Advocate | Misinformation & Health Literacy Expert

Dr. Shazma Mithani is an emergency physician, health advocate and public communicator based in Edmonton, Canada. Practicing adult and pediatric emergency medicine, she brings a fro...

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Joe O’Connor

4-Day Week Pioneer | Future of Work Strategist | CEO, Work Time Revolution

Joe O’Connor is a globally recognized future of work expert and a leading authority on the four-day workweek, smart work design, and sustainable performance. As Co-founder and CEO...

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Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky

Leadership Strategist | Workplace Culture Expert | Author

Stephen Shedletzky—or “Shed” to his friends—helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders, those who know they are both a part of the p...

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Shaun Peet

Pit Crew Coach and Chief Kindness Officer for Trackhouse Racing

When elite organizations need to accelerate their results and unify their people, they book Shaun Peet. As a NASCAR World Pit Crew Champion and the Chief Kindness Officer for Track...

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Brandi Leifso

Award-Winning Social Impact Entrepreneur | Resilience Advocate | Author | International Speaker

Brandi Leifso is a globally recognized entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author focused on leadership, decision-making, and performance under pressure. She is the Founder and CEO...

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Rick Hansen

Founder, Rick Hansen Foundation

Rick Hansen, C.C., O.B.C., is a Canadian icon and six-time Paralympic medalist who has dedicated his life to raising awareness of the potential of people with disabilities. He is b...

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Kate Davis

Connectivity & Stress Management Expert | Humour in the Workplace | Work–Life Balance

Kate Davis is an award-winning comic, author, and sought-after international keynote speaker. She teaches audiences to “lighten up,” bringing them the balance and connectivity they...

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Kori Cheverie

Head Coach, PWHL Montréal Victoire | First Woman in U Sports Men's Hockey

Kori Cheverie has been a trailblazer in ice hockey as both a player and coach. She began her playing career with the Saint Mary’s Huskies women’s ice hockey team, earning recogniti...

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Rayhan Azmat

Vice President, Cineplex | Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities

Rayhan Azmat’s leadership journey began with a diagnosis that changed everything. In his early twenties, he was diagnosed with an ultra-rare muscular condition affecting only two p...

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Dr. James Hewitt

Human Performance Scientist | Advisor to Fortune 500 Executives & Formula 1 Teams

Dr. James Hewitt equips leaders and teams to achieve sustainable high performance using real science, not quick fixes. He helps people thrive in today’s always-on world. A former e...

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Kevan Gilbert

CEO, Co.school | Facilitator | Thought Leader | Educator

Kevan Gilbert is a sought-after facilitator, thought leader, and educator known for his ability to create inclusive spaces that empower individuals and organizations to transform t...

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Cecily Sommers

One of the World's Top 50 Female Futurists | Keynote Speaker | Best-Selling Author

Cecily Sommers is a renowned business futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of Think Like a Futurist. She helps leaders decode disruption and lead with clarity by deve...

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Natalie Doyle Oldfield

Global Trust Expert | President, Success Through Trust | Bestselling Author

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a global authority on building trust in business and a best-selling author of two influential books: TRUSTED: The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Busi...

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Chairman & CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises | NBA Legend | Entrepreneur

Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as Chairman and...

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Carey Price

Hockey Legend | Montreal Canadiens All-time Leader in Wins (348) | Proud Member of the Ulkatcho First Nation | Olympic Champion | Hart Trophy Winner (NHL MVP)

Carey Price is a generational talent who has continued the fabled goaltending tradition of the Montreal Canadiens alongside celebrated names like Plante, Dryden, and Roy. His rise...

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Colonel (Retired) Mark Gasparotto

Leadership and Team Building Expert | Resilience and Wellness Advocate | Combat Veteran | Entrepreneur | Author | Wilderness Adventurer

Colonel (Retired) Mark Gasparotto is a three-time decorated combat leader, entrepreneur, and author who masterfully translates his battlefield experiences into leadership strategie...

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Vivek Shraya

Dynamic Canadian Artist & Educator

Vivek Shraya is a critically acclaimed artist, writer, and cultural thinker. Her work explores leadership, identity, and what it means to be human. Working across music, literature...

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Michèle Boudria

Former President & CEO, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada

Michèle Boudria is the rare leader whose career story is, in itself, an inspirational case study in grit, continuous growth, and transformative operational excellence. Michèle bega...

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Rich Bracken

Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, & Leadership Expert | Award Winning Sales & Consulting Executive

Rich Bracken is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership communication expert. He specializes in emotional intelligence, executive presence, and high-impact communication...

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“Electric” Bill Williams

Founder & CEO, The B4 Group Inc. | Executive Development Coach

Bill G. Williams is called “Electric Bill” for a reason. He is on a mission to shock us out of our static daily routines. For over 35 years, Bill has been inspiring a variety of in...

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Danièle Sauvageau

General Manager, PWHL's Montréal Victoire | Former Olympic Hockey Coach | Peak Performance Expert

A true builder of the sport of hockey, Danièle Sauvageau has reached the pinnacle of her profession with her selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. This honour recog...

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Daniel Lubetzky

Founder of KIND Snacks and Builders | Shark on ABC's Shark Tank | Leading Social Entrepreneur

Daniel Lubetzky is a distinguished social entrepreneur and “Builder,” best known as the founder of KIND Snacks, and a Shark Tank star. His mission is to equip people to think flexi...

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Jesse Cole

Owner, Savannah Bananas | Founder, Fans First Entertainment

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters. With the mantra “Fans First....

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Felipe Gomez

Keynote Pianist | Business Leader | Entrepreneur | Author

Felipe Gomez believes the word “virtuoso”—typically reserved for elite artists or athletes—rightfully belongs in the world of business. An accomplished entrepreneur and former seni...

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Will Guidara

Restaurateur, Eleven Madison Park, The #1 Restaurant in the World | NYT Bestselling Author

Will Guidara is an acclaimed American restaurateur, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. He is known for redefining elite service and leadership through his philosophy of Unreasonable...

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Jessica Campbell

First Full-Time Female Assistant Coach, National Hockey League

In July 2024, Jessica Campbell etched her name in the history books when she was named assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken. Further, in the fall of 2024 she became the first fem...

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Eric Lindros

Hockey Hall of Famer | Athlete Advocate | Leadership & Sports Resilience

Eric Lindros, born February 28, 1973, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, known for his dominant career and contributions to the sport. Raised in Toronto, his powe...

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Emma Maltais

Forward, Toronto Sceptres | Olympic Gold Medalist | 3x World Champion

Emma Maltais made her Olympic debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, where she helped Canada win gold. Emma first joined the Canadian national program in 2015 as a member of th...

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Kevin Lowe

Hockey Hall of Fame Legend, 6x Stanley Cup Champion, and the First-Ever Oilers Draft Pick

Kevin Lowe is a legend of Canadian ice hockey and a true champion of leadership, best known for his foundational contributions to the Edmonton Oilers dynasty. He was drafted as the...

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Mark Messier

Legendary Leader | Six-Time Stanley Cup Champion | Hockey Hall-of-Fame Inductee | ESPN Analyst

Throughout a 25-year career spanning four decades, Mark Messier became the only player in NHL history to captain two different teams to the Stanley Cup, winning with the 1990 Edmon...

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Ally Stone

Founder | CEO, The Inspired Leader

Ally Stone honed her leadership edge in one of the most dynamic industries in the world, building and scaling businesses where people, culture, and performance are everything. Over...

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Billie Jean King

Sports Icon | Social Justice and Equality Pioneer

Billie Jean King is a legendary tennis champion, equality advocate, and founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative. She is also the co-founder of World TeamTennis and ha...

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Meg Soper

Motivational Humourist | Workplace Culture & Work Life Balance Expert

When you need powerful motivation combined with real, unforgettable laughter, book Meg Soper. Meg Soper is one of North America’s premier motivational humorists, serving as a profe...

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Chad Millman

Author & Media Exec | Founder, The Action Network

Media executive, author, and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Chad Millman, stands at the forefront of the sports gambling industry. Defining his career is a unique ability to foresee i...

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Diana Matheson

Founder, Northern Super League | Olympic Medalist

Diana Matheson is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist who was a member of Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team from 2003-2021. During her career Diana represented Canada over 200 t...

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Alex Weber

American Ninja Warrior | Award-Winning Leader & Entertainer

With his contagious positive energy, ALEX WEBER immediately impacts audiences and ignites record-breaking achievements! Alex is an International Keynote Speaker, an Award-Winning H...

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Ramy Nassar

AI & Emerging Technology Expert | Helping The World’s Leading Organizations Navigate What’s Next

Ramy Nassar is an internationally acclaimed speaker and thought leader in the domains of AI and Strategic Foresight. As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel and author of the A...

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Wendel Clark

Ice Hockey Legend | Leadership Development | Team Dynamics | Resilience Expert

Wendel Clark, born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, is the former captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and one of the team’s most beloved figures. Renowned for his combination of grit an...

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Rachel Sheerin

Award-Winning Self-Leadership and Burnout Expert

Rachel Sheerin is an award-winning keynote speaker, emcee, and burnout expert on a mission to help people love their work and their lives. Rachel’s work experience spans both sides...

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Mark Tewksbury

Olympic Champion | LGBTQ2S+ & Disability Inclusion Human Rights Activist

Mark Tewksbury is an Olympic champion, human rights advocate, and global leader in inclusion, ethics, and sport. He first made headlines at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, winning gol...

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Irshad Manji

Founder, The Moral Courage Project | University Professor | Human Rights Activist | Best Selling Author

Irshad Manji is the founder of Moral Courage College, where she teaches businesses, universities, and K-12 schools to transform contentious issues into constructive conversations a...

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Dr. Lawrence Loh

Physician Leader | Writer | Passionate Public Health Expert

Dr. Lawrence Loh is an acclaimed physician leader with a passion for storytelling and creating a healthier and fairer society. Best known as the Medical Officer of Health who guide...

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Rocky Ozaki

Founder & CEO, the NoW of Work | AI Aficionado

Rocky Ozaki is one of North America’s leading voices on the Future of Work, modern business transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He is a 3-time tech start-up Founder an...

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Keith Ferrazzi

Former CMO of Deloitte and Starwood | Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight

Keith Ferrazzi is a world-renowned executive team coach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and influential thought leader. He is fundamentally transforming how organizations ap...

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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Resiliency Scholar | Multi-Award Winning Author

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an educational behaviorist (one of very few in the world) and a globally recognized speaker and scholar, is also your friendly neighborhood scientist who m...

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Wallis Mills

Marketing Executive, AMD | AI, Strategic Growth, and Digital Transformation Expert | Former NVIDIA

Wallis Mills is a seasoned marketing executive with nearly 25 years of experience driving brand growth, digital transformation, and strategic innovation across the technology secto...

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Trevor Linden

Vancouver Canucks Legend | Community Leader | Olympian

Trevor Linden is a former NHL player who spent 19 seasons primarily with the Vancouver Canucks, where he served as captain and later as president of hockey operations. Throughout h...

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Jay Baer

Business Growth Expert | Best-Selling Author | Internet Pioneer | Entrepreneur

Jay Baer is a business growth and customer experience expert, advisor, researcher, author, and analyst. He has spent 30 years helping more than 700 of the world’s most iconic brand...

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Eddie LeMoine

Bestselling Author | Employee Engagement Expert

Eddie LeMoine is a renowned Canadian author, speaker, and trainer with over four decades of experience in the business world. A highly respected thought leader, Eddie specializes i...

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Joe Roberts

The Skid Row CEO

Joe Roberts, known as The Skid Row CEO, is an award-winning keynote speaker and business leader who turned his life around from homelessness to success. In 1989, he was living on t...

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Jonathan Brill

Business Futurist | AI Inventor | Fortune 50 Executive

Jonathan Brill was ranked the #1 Futurist in the World by Forbes and “The world’s leading transformation architect” by Harvard Business Review. In his talks, he draws upon his uniq...

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Urs Koenig

Leadership Expert | Bestselling Author | UN Peacekeeper | Ultra Endurance Champion

Urs Koenig is a bestselling author, one of the world’s leading experts on humble leadership, a former UN peacekeeper and NATO peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultraend...

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Shane Feldman

Entrepreneur | Venture Partner | Community Researcher

Shane Feldman believes community is the answer to every question, and the solution to every problem. Recognized by the White House, Prime Minister of Canada and United Nations, and...

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Steven Caldwell

Soccer Analyst, TSN | CEO, Best Athletes | Former Professional Soccer Player

Steven Caldwell is a former professional soccer player with an 18-year career spanning two continents and 400+ games. He played for renowned clubs, including Newcastle United, Sund...

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Patrick McAndrew

Productivity Expert | Attention Strategist | Founder of HARA

Patrick McAndrew, a global thought leader on productivity and performance, helps organizations break free from the “Productivity Paradox,” where busyness equates to progress. Throu...

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Mark Black

Resilience Expert | Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient | Marathon Runner | Author | Coach

Mark Black is a husband and father of three. He is also the only man in history to have completed a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. Born with a life-threatening heart...

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Michelle McIvor

Award-winning Canadian Author

Michelle McIvor is a freelance journalist and the author of the national bestseller The Glow Code: A Cheat Sheet for Feeling, Looking, and Being Your Best at Any Age. She has ghost...

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Cheryl Cran

Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert

Cheryl Cran, the founder of NextMapping™ and CEO of Synthesis at Work Inc., is a leading authority on the future of work. Named the #1 Future of Work influencer by Onalytica and a...

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Gregory Robinson

TIME100 Pioneer 2022 | 33-Year Veteran of NASA | Former Director, James Webb Space Telescope, Columbia University Faculty

A 33-year veteran of NASA, Gregory Robinson is the former director of the $10 billion dollar James Webb Space Telescope (Webb). With 100 times more power than its predecessor, the...

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Brad Gushue

Curling Legend | Olympic Champion | World Champion | Five-Time Brier Champion

Drawing on his ability to craft exceptional teams for over two decades, Brad speaks with considerable depth about how to identify the right talent, create a winning plan, and build...

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Georges “The Rock” Laraque

NHL Legend and Humanitarian

Fluently bilingual, Georges’ gregarious personality is matched only by the size of his heart. Known as an enforcer during his 13-year NHL career, “The Rock” is the recipient of bot...

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