Tough Economic Times - Leading Economists and Financial Speakers

Doug Lipp is an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership and diversity and former Head of Training at Disney’s corporate headquarters in Los Angeles. With Doug, discover both the secrets of Disney’s success and how that organization overcame spectacular challenges.

The Hon. Brian Tobin, former premier of Newfoundland and Federal Cabinet Minister, is one of the best orators in the country. Recognizing the realities of the new, global economy, he inspires audiences with a vision for Canada, while at the same time giving them a new-found faith in the future of Canadian business and industry.

Warren Evans is a futurist whose work involves looking at how major trends interact with each other to determine how they are most likely to actually play out. Often running against conventional wisdom, this 'trends blending' approach has allowed him to correctly call everything from organization issues and stock market swings, to real estate values and election results.

Sally Armstrong, journalist and author, shows people and organizations how to meet the opportunities and challenges of an era when business and society must move in harmony. She helps audiences understand the driving world forces that are shaping this century and how to meet the needs of the people in their organizations who will make this happen.

Dr. David Foot is an outspoken demographics expert who can bring to life demographic statistics and make the aging of society relevant to any specific interest group. He explores how changing demographics, especially the aging of the massive Boomer generation and the coming into the marketplace of their children, the Echo generation, will redefine society’s needs.

Andrew Winston, environmental strategist and author, explores the pressures companies are under to address climate change; what companies are doing about it, both to reduce their contribution and find ways to profit; and the elements of a comprehensive, effective company response to the issues of our times.

Dr. Joey Shulman, a registered nutritional consulting practitioner with a doctorate of chiropractic degree, is considered one of the country's foremost authorities on nutrition, stress and wellness. In a straight-forward, easy style, she discusses how to take charge of your health and your body through nutritional foods and exercise.

Adam van Koeverden proudly carried the Canadian flag during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. He went on win Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. In his presentations, Adam outlines how his experiences as an Olympic athlete relate to audiences in the corporate world, noting the "multitude of parallels between business and sport".