March 31, 2004
At the 20th Anniversary of the Great Valentine Gala held on February 14, 2004, more than one thousand friends and supporters of the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons gathered at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel for a cherished rite that has become one of this country’s signal tributes to the aspirations and achievements of Canadians with disabilities. (more…)
Informative and provocative while addressing controversial issues with panache.
Gord Paynter has been entertaining a wide range of audiences throughout North America for the past seventeen years with his original brand of humour. Much of this humour is derived from the fact that Gord lost his eyesight at the age of 22. (more…)
We’re delighted to announce that Donald Cooper, MBA, one of North America’s most compelling business speakers, has just been inducted into The Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame!
Donald is recognized internationally as a leader and passionate visionary in the areas of marketing, service and business excellence.
A few years ago we arranged for Donald to speak to one of the “big three” automakers and within six months they had him back 31 times!
In his speeches, Ron Ellis gets into the sense of the drama and passion that fueled his years in hockey, including many wonderful anecdotes and descriptions of teammates and foes alike. He also provides thrilling inside stories of the 1972 Summit Series. Great after-dinner entertainment for both hockey fans and those who wish they were!
“Over The Boards” is a recently released book dealing with Ron’s personal struggle with depression. This story is unique in that it appeals not only to avid sports fans, but to those who can relate to his struggles in their everyday lives.
Jack Donohue, known as much for the men he developed off the basketball court as for the players he led on it, has died. (more…)
The Professional Speakers’ Bureau Inc. has just arranged for Frances Cairncross, Management Editor of The Economist in London, England to speak to the international Hay Consulting Group’s Thought Leadership Forum in Athens, Greece. (more…)