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Bob Clark | Brian Dalzell | John Fast| Ken Godevenos | Bob Gray | Carl Hiebert | Janet and Jonathan Kramer | Dalton Kehoe | Bud LaBranche | Birgit Langwisch | Dave Neely | Mark Norman | Maurice O'Callaghan | Ian Percy | Steven Prentice | Shirley Roberts | Alex Szerenyi | Robin Sharma | David Sweet

Bob Clark

Bob's entrepreneurial spirit was born early. At the tender age of thirteen he went door-to-door selling cans of aluminum cleaner. Thus a life long love of sales was launched. With thirty years in professional sales and sales management, Bob has mastered every facet of business. Bob contributes his success to the thousands of sales people he has been privileged to work with throughout North America. His workshops are proven to be powerful and results oriented. Bob believes in inspiration. Being motivated is a personal choice. You can count on Bob to provide a moving experience with his unique, inspirational presentations..

Brian Dalzell is a speaker, facilitator and consultant with over 25 years of business experience working in and with many industries at the executive level.  He provides a broad spectrum of services to organizations ranging in size from multi-nationals to independent business.  As an instructor, Brian has personally delivered over 1200 days of training.  He has spoken throughout the world working with Line Managers and Executives to assist participants in achieving a higher level of knowledge, skill and proficiency.  Brian's humorous style is described as skillful, informative, challenging and supportive.

John brings a background as entrepreneur, ethicist and educator to bear upon a successful career coaching executives and leading organizations through transitional dynamics.  John is skilled not only as a platform speaker, but also as an experienced facilitator.  A gifted communicator, it is John¹s obvious concern for people and his commitment to increase the individual and organizational performance of his clients that make him so effective.  John will challenge you to make a difference.  His passionate yet down to earth approach provides tools for tackling new possibilities with clarity and renewed courage.

Ken Godevenos is president of an HR management consulting firm specializing in compensation and labour relations.  Besides negotiating over 70 collective agreements, he has managed and consulted on a wide variety of job evaluation, performance management and incentive compensation programs for all levels of employees in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He has extensive experience as a trainer and currently is a columnist for two North American periodicals in print and on the Internet.  Ken is a regular conference speaker across Canada.

Bob Gray is uniquely qualified with talents that netted him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.  He has developed 181 Minutes to Total Recall, a sales oriented and self-improvement workshop which dramatically improves effectiveness.  Besides his many television appearances throughout Great Britain, the US and Canada, Bob has taught and entertained groups of all sizes in as little as  30 minutes. Give him 181* minutes and participants will be amazed at their new found memory skills.

*The extra minute ... ?  That's to make the phone call.  Do it today, before you forget!

Carl Hiebert is a dynamic and enthusiastic speaker who motivates by example. Confined to a wheelchair since 1981, he astounded the world by flying his open cockpit ultralight aircraft 5,000 miles across Canada.  When he landed at Expo '86 in Vancouver, he transformed an agonizing obstacle into an inspirational achievement.  In the process of writing aviation history, he demonstrated that even when you can't walk, you can fly.  More than just a flight across Canada, Carl's story is a journey of personal discovery which will take you beyond the ordinary.  Unlock the extraordinary in you!

Jonathan and Janet Kramer use humour, original music, real life experience and practical techniques to give participants applications they can use both professionally and personally. Since 1981, they have trained more than 25,000 people from all walks of life, including companies, government agencies, educational institutions and members of the public, in Canada, the United States and Europe. Janet is skilled in organizing complex ideas into manageable action plans, thrilling audiences with the sense of their own available potential. Jonathan is an accomplished singer and a dynamic and outcome-oriented facilitator.

Dalton has been helping individuals and organizations throughout North America strive for excellence for over thirty years.  As an OD practitioner, trainer and speaker, Dalton inspires others with the passionate energy he brings to his life  mission:  (1) helping organizations respond to the tidal wave of change with a system of values, modes of leadership and forms of collaboration that stimulate organizational excellence, and (2) motivating individuals to attain personal excellence by learning to lead from within. Dalton's delivery is exciting and fast-paced, thought-provoking and entertaining.

Bud's has been involved in the teaching profession for over forty years -- as a teacher, elementary school principal, consultant and University Advisor. Three of his books and numerous articles have been published in U.S., Canada and Great Britain.  His most recent book is his autobiographical narrative, The Three Day Pass (A Soldier's True Christmas Story).  His homespun stories and wisdom have earned him the title of "The Will Rogers of the Star Trek Generation". Through his effective use of visual aids, magic, and music, audiences leave Bud's presentations feeling positive and empowered.

Birgit combines her knowledge of human communication and experience in mediation and facilitation, with her passion for bringing "the best of ourselves" into interpersonal interactions, even difficult ones involving disagreement, miscommunication and intense emotions.  With a Master's degree in English Language and Literature, and trained as a mediator, facilitator and workshop leader, she brings a wealth of both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to her work.  Her clients value her sense of humour, her commitment to collaborative learning and her appreciation for their
experience.

Dave Neely is a motivational seminar leader and a Certified Behavioural Analyst who draws on over 18 years of experience as a professional trainer and speaker. He has worked with both large and small clients to deliver tailored presentations in topics such as Customer Service, Work Relationships/Team Building and Sales Improvement. Dave has a unique ability to combine his academic and work experience with a pragmatic approach. His passion, energy and boundless enthusiasm make Dave a popular facilitator. A recent client commented, "Dave's enthusiasm fills the room!"

Over the past decade, Mark has become a respected and sought after consultant and trainer.  Mark has worked with thousands of people from automotive assembly lines to boardrooms.  His mastery of English and French benefits his clients by providing consistent services and training across Canada.  Mark is valued in the training environment for his inclusiveness, his ability to challenge thinking, his sense of humour and the consistent creation of safe learning environments. He will develop programmes and services tailored to the participants' needs and deliver them with excellence and enthusiasm.

Maurice O'Callaghan is a dynamic motivational speaker and seminar leader who draws on his extensive management experience in the fields of customer service, marketing, communication, public relations and human development. His special blend of humour and entertainment along with his exceptional insights enrich the personal and professional lives of audiences.  Hearing Maurice is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Ian Percy is a man who takes satisfaction in prodding major corporations and public institutions into a reassessment of their individual and corporate spirituality.  The human spirit is today¹s frontier for any organization intent on success.  Ian reaches through the audience to take hold of their very heart and soul.  The results feel magical.  Ian speaks to senior executives, physicians, lawyers, dieticians, salespeople, international financiers and the high-tech crowd.  With limitless humour, he encourages, provokes, guides, coaches and lifts organizations to a place filled with unifying purpose and passion.

For over a decade, Steve has been teaching "Professional Survival Skills" for clients in all areas of business and government across North America. His workshops are practical and pragmatic with solutions centering on planning, influence, control and community. He focuses on the impact of stress, technology and busy-ness on the human body and mind. As the author of Cool-Time and the Two-Pound Bucket: The Best Time of Your Life, Steve inspires in his students the commitment and confidence to attain real results. His unique approach to customization and follow-up ensure positive change for the both student and the stakeholder.

Shirley Roberts is one of Canada's leading consumer trend resources. She is a marketing consultant, researcher, professional speaker and author of Harness the Future - The 9 Keys to Emerging Consumer Behaviour. Prior to starting her own consulting firm twelve years ago, she worked in senior marketing management for some of North America's most prestigious packaged goods companies. Shirley has had first hand experience helping clients generate business-building opportunities that take advantage of consumer trends. Her mission is to better prepare companies for tomorrow.

Alex has over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector where he held a number of senior management positions. As an independent consultant, Alex has delivered over 300 workshops in the financial, service and industrial sectors. He has also facilitated international conferences on leadership, most recently in Brazil and Poland. Alex brings high energy to his training sessions along with humour, real life stories and common sense. He has a passion for continuous learning and believes that all training should be learner-focused while using his boundless enthusiasm to ensure clients' needs are exceeded.

Robin Sharma is the author of Leadership Wisdom from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, one of the nation's all-time best selling business books.  An internationally respected authority on leadership, change, personal effectiveness and life management and one of North America's most electrifying professional speakers, Robin is in constant demand worldwide as a keynote speaker and seminar leader for organizations committed to world-class leadership in these times of rapid change.

An "inspir-actional" speaker David will, through humour, fact and common sense, bring pragmatic and positive strategies for higher achievement and take his audience far past the doors of the conference room into the every-day arena of life.  He is a certified Behavioural Consultant, President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, an accomplished speaker and author of the powerful and practical book Your Spectacular Quest, Navigating Toward Your Personal Best. David's mission is to empower individuals to be all they can be.

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