Change Speakers
This world is far from static, and the ever-shifting business landscape can be complex. Our change experts are here to help you navigate through times of transition. Small businesses, national associations, and large corporations all face times of uncertainty. Often an outsider's perspective and support is exactly what is needed to bring clarity and direction as your organization moves forward.
Click any of the speakers below for a full biography and program overview.
Jeff Adams
This six-time Paralympian and six-time World Champion in wheelchair racing is living proof that focus, determination, and spirit are...
Jann Arden
Jann Arden can bring a hall full of people to tears through song, only to have them, moments later, rolling in the aisles from her...
Sally Armstrong
Sally Armstrong has the gift of touching the emotions of her audience through her stories based on her travel to many remote parts of...
Pamela Barnum
Pamela provides actionable strategies to help you negotiate, communicate, and build trust through intentional communication and body...
Dov Baron
Dov Baron has been speaking internationally for over 30 years, he’s the man with a finger on the pulse of the evolving world of NextGen...
Lisa Bentley
Lisa raced for 20 years as a professional triathlete. In the course of her career, she has won 11 IRONMAN races, 11 IRONMAN 70.3 races...
Carole Bertuzzi Luciani
Carole Bertuzzi Luciani is a dynamic speaker with a unique style guaranteed to keep audiences engaged, enthused and energized. Luciani...
Eric Boles
Eric Boles is the president of a training and development company dedicated to maximizing the human asset. Through assessment,...
Roberta Bondar
Dr. Roberta Bondar is a much sought-after speaker who makes exciting connections between how our brains adapt in space and how we can...
Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael and his company Box of Crayons have worked with organizations around the world to help them do more of the stuff that...
Shaunna Burke
Shaunna's passion for the mountains has led her to become the second Canadian woman in history to summit Mount Everest. This success on...
Frances Cairncross
Journalist Frances Cairncross is one of the UK's most respected economic commentators. Formerly Management Editor of the Economist, she...
Scott Campbell
Scott Campbell is a highly successful speaker, consultant, and author. Over the last twenty years, he has consulted with and coached...
Bill Carr
Bill Carr is an actor, award winning satirist, writer, speaker and coach. For over twenty-‐five years, Bill has been making people...
Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll is acknowledged as one of the world's leading global futurists, trends and innovation experts with a massive global blue...
Shawn Casemore
Shawn Casemore is a speaker, consultant, and executive advisor. He is the Founder of Casemore and Co Inc., a global consulting firm...
David Chilton
David Chilton, the author of Canada's all-time bestselling book, The Wealthy Barber has now released his second book The Wealthy Barber...
Paula Davis
Paula Davis JD, MAPP, is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, a training and consulting firm that partners with...
Dr. Mark DeVolder
Mark DeVolder is an award-winning consultant, author and highly sought after international speaker. Dr. DeVolder has engaged and...
Erica Dhawan
Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on 21st-century Collaboration and Connectional Intelligence. She challenges audiences and...
Don Drummond
After a brilliant career as a senior federal finance official and bank chief economist, in which he has been a force in shaping and...
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is one of the more unique players in the NFL today. He is one of the only people known to ever play in the...
Linda Edgecombe
"My Promise is simple: to deliver programs that Create Powerful Shifts, Inspired, Energized and Accountable Professionals who show up...
Mike Evans
Mike has developed a unique perspective from 20+ years of working alongside a star studded list of world-renowned thought leaders,...
Tom Flick
A dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, leadership expert Tom Flick has delivered over 3,000 presentations to a "who's-who" list of...
Richard Florida
Richard Florida is one of the world's leading public intellectuals on economic competitiveness, demographic trends, and cultural and...
Ron Foxcroft
Resides in Burlington with wife Marie. Has 3 sons Steve, Dave and Ronnie. Over the last 10 months, Ron has been featured in the New...
Colleen Francis
Colleen is driven by a passion for sales - and results. A successful sales leader for over 20 years, she understands the particular...
Sam Geist
Sam Geist is no idle armchair philosopher; his insights stem from years of front-line business experience. He grew his single sporting...
Hamlin Grange
Hamlin Grange is a prime example of the Canadian Immigrant Story. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he immigrated to Canada at the age of 10...
Risha Grant
Motivated by her passion to correct societal isms like racism, sexism, classism and plain old stupidism, it is Risha's personal mission...
Howard Green
Howard Green is a three-time bestselling author and was one of the founding team at Business News Network (now BNN Bloomberg) where he...
Heather Greenwood Davis
Heather Greenwood Davis is a lawyer turned multiple award-winning journalist, travel columnist, freelance feature writer and blogger....
Alison Griffiths
Alison Griffiths is an award winning financial journalist, bestselling author and experienced broadcaster. She brings to her work a...
Jamie Gruman
Jamie Gruman earned his Ph.D. in the Applied Social Psychology Program at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, where he...
Carla Guerrera
Carla Guerrera is a globally recognized real estate and urban development professional. Carla combines the fields of real estate...
Merge Gupta Sunderji
A professional speaker, author and radio commentator, Merge Gupta-Sunderji gives people specific and practical tools to achieve...
Sharon Hampson
Sharon Hampson is a Member of the Order of Canada, and the recipient of many awards, including the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award, the...
Jim Harris
Jim Harris is a one of North America's foremost management consultants, authors and thinkers on disruptive innovation, leadership,...
Sean Hayes
Dr. Hayes is a Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience consulting nationally and globally with executives, management, and...
Salim Ismail
Salim Ismail is a Canadian serial entrepreneur, angel investor, author, speaker, and technology strategist. He is the Founding...
Doug Keeley
Doug Keeley is a globally recognized communicator and trainer; a master storyteller, musician, and self-professed “leadership...
Kevin Knebl
Kevin Knebl is recognized as a LinkedIn expert and has trained hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of individuals on the...
Stuart Knight
Stuart Knight is an award winning entrepreneur, critically acclaimed author, and hit producer. He has written, produced and starred in...
Scott Kress
Scott Kress is a masterful storyteller, a leadership trainer, an Executive MBA Professor, an author and a life-long mountaineer. He is...
Dr. Janet Lapp
Over 2,000 audiences around the world from Russia to Argentina to Hong Kong- clients such as IBM, AT&T, Allstate, New York Life,...
Dominique Laverdiere
For more than twenty years, Ms. Laverdière has played several roles in teams supporting major technological transformation...
Dr. Richard LeBlanc
Professor Leblanc is a tenured, award-winning teacher and researcher, consultant, lawyer and specialist on boards of directors. He is...
Eddie LeMoine
Eddie LeMoine a Canadian-born international author, keynote speaker, seminar leader and corporate trainer, he specializes in...
Josh Linkner
Josh Linkner – who started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies innovation, entrepreneurship, and breakthrough disruption. He...
Mike Lipkin
Mike Lipkin is a Toronto-based speaker, author, motivator and persuasion coach who has worked in twenty-two countries with over...
Doug Lipp
What is the magic of Disney? Join Doug Lipp as he takes you on an entertaining and insightful journey, "behind the scenes," to discover...
Warren MacDonald
Warren Macdonald's life's boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland's (Australia) Hinchinbrook...
Tim Magwood
Tim is a creative, collaborative and passionate leader. A colleague describes him as a "lightning rod in driving positive change." Tim...
Dr. Gillian Mandich
Virtual Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gillian Mandich has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her...
Alexander Manu
Alexander Manu is a strategic innovation practitioner, international lecturer and author. He works with executive teams in Fortune 500...
Ross McBride
Mr. McBride is the founder and president of a Canadian-based management consulting group. Eighteen years ago, Mr. McBride started The...
Dr. Beth McCharles
Dr. Beth McCharles is a leading Mental Performance Coach and dynamic speaker. Through an innovative and collaborative approach, Beth...
Dr. Grant McCracken
Canadian Grant McCracken is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading global futurists, trends and innovation experts with a massive...
Ann Medina
Ann Medina grew up in New York City. She studied philosophy at Wellesley College, Harvard University and the University of Edinburgh...
David Meier
David Meier is an internationally recognized authority on Lean Manufacturing and The Toyota Production System (TPS). David is the...
Marc Andre Morel
We are destined to succeed. Life and Nature has prepared us for success! Get the most from your employees and your teams' potential by...
Jennifer Moss
Jennifer Moss is the Cofounder of Plasticity Labs, researcher and bestselling author of “Unlocking Happiness at Work” and Virtual...
Julia Moulden
A powerful new idea is sweeping North America: that "doing good" can mean more than volunteering and philanthropy. That how...
Heather Moyse
Heather Moyse left a wake of push-start records on tracks all over the world on her way to winning Canada's first ever Women's...
Cary Mullen
Cary Mullen, Olympian and World Cup Champion currently holds the World Downhill Speed Record for skiing 97 MPH (151 KMH) down the...
Kerry Munro
No one has built a larger digital media business in Canada than Kerry Munro. Having a keen sense as to how best connect consumers with...
Robert Murray
Robert Murray is a passionate storyteller and leadership mentor with more than twenty years of Senior Executive Business experience in...
Ben Nemtin
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show...
Brian Orser
In addition to winning silver medals at the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics, Brain Orser is an eight time Canadian Figure Skating...
Dan Pontefract
Dan is the best-selling author of three books: OPEN TO THINK: Slow Down, Think Creatively, and Make Better Decisions (2018), THE...
Dr. David Posen
Dr. David Posen graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1967. He was involved in a research project in San...
Richard Pound
With tenacity and unwavering resolve, Richard Pound is revitalizing global ethical standards one iconic institution at a...
Tim Richardson
For 23 years, Tim Richardson has been President of Total Development Resources, Inc. and has been a full time presenter, trainer, and...
Mario Rigby
Mario Rigby has always been driven to push the limits. Exploring his entrepreneurial and athletic ambitions since a young age,...
Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts is an inspirational example of overcoming adversity and managing change. In 1989 he was living under a bridge as a homeless...
Mike Robitaille
Selling stuff is no longer enough. As internet transparency and social media organization shift power away from corporations,...
Jamie Sale
It was the story that rocked the 2002 Winter Olympics and directed the world's gaze to figure skating. Canadian champions Jamie Salé...
Marc Saltzman
Marc discusses the latest gadgets, social media, video games, the Internet, etc. Gadgets can include products and services related to...
Ben Saunders
Ben Saunders is a record-breaking long-distance skier with four North Pole expeditions under his belt. He is the youngest person to ski...
Dr. Natasha Sharma
Dr. Natasha Sharma is an Author, TEDx Speaker, Emotional Fitness Expert, and TV/Media Personality. She is also the author of The...
Sami Jo Small
Sami Jo Small grew up on the outdoor hockey rinks of Winnipeg, MB. Her passion for the game was honed in the boys' minor hockey system....
Susan Stewart
Susan Stewart is a comedian, author, and speaker who shares the art and practice of seeing the lighter side of life. Susan is the...
Scott Stratten
Scott Stratten is an expert in Viral, Social, and Authentic Marketing which he calls Un-Marketing: positioning yourself as a trusted...
Mike Tennant
A veteran of print and radio writing, Mike Tennant is known to thousands of CBC Radio listeners for his work as Ad Columnist on Definitel...
Mark Thompson
Based on the business classic "Built to Last" that sold over one million copies, Thompson reveals the tools of the world's most...
David Ticoll
David Ticoll has been Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow's Information & Communication Techonology Skills since...
Jeff Tobe
Certified Speaking Professional, Jeff Tobe's credentials are impressive. Insider Magazine dubbed him "The Guru of Creativity" and...
Masai Ujiri
Masai Ujiri is in his seventh season as President of the Toronto Raptors, leading the team to the most successful period in franchise...
Michael Ungar
Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a Family Therapist and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University where he holds the Canada Research...
Chantal Vallee
Chantal Vallée is the Head Coach of the University of two-time Canadian University Champion Windsor Lancers Women's Basketball. She...
Tina Varughese
Tina is an Indo-Canadian daughter of first-generation East Indian parents, which allows her to find ‘the best of both worlds’ and shed...
Mike Walsh
Mike Walsh advises some of the world's leading brands and corporations on what's coming next in their industry. Author of the best...
Nicholas Webb
Nicholas Webb is a highly regarded international business thought leader. As a Senior Partner at Lassen Scientific, Inc., Nicholas...
Andrew Winston
Andrew Winston strategizes with leading companies on using environmental thinking to drive growth. He has consulted with start-ups and...
Dr. Ken Wong
Ken Wong is an award-winning professor and frequently cited marketing authority. He is a Professor of Business, expert in marketing and...
Samra Zafar
Samra Zafar is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who advocates for...