Dorothy Koch has extensive experience helping individuals find greater success in careers, relationships, life transitions and on the job. She works as a trainer and group facilitator in areas of career planning, labour market, communications, relationships, time management and life balance.

Michèle Luit has twenty six years of experience in the field of human resources. She launched her own company, Workplace Solutions, in 2005 in order to share her experience with others where results were being challenged by unresolved relationship issues. Her areas of expertise include leadership development, team effectiveness, conflict resolution, and executive coaching.

As a professional speaker, facilitator, and consultant, Charmaine Hammond helps businesses, organizations and groups build tomorrow’s solutions today through education, innovation and motivation.

Julie attended the University of Ottawa and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English. She immediately began working in her field as a mental health worker and broadened her experience by serving as a case manager and rehabilitation educator for persons with acquired brain injury. Julie became a Certified Public Speaker with Pryor Resources International and went on the road, facilitating seminars and workshops across the northeastern United States and several Canadian provinces.

Peggy Gizen is a versatile, resourceful and dynamic motivational speaker, workshop facilitator and trainer and empowerment consultant. She specializes in personal development, staff development and team building, using a variety of renowned tools to assist her clients.

Betska K-Burr is an accredited master coach for the European Coaching Institute. She is an industry pioneer in the development of innovative best practices for performance enhancement and coaching. Betska loves working in the areas of leadership development, team success, and innovation as well as assisting her clients in enjoying a fulfilling personal life in all areas.

Kathleen Johnston, MA is an experienced and credentialed career coach, stress consultant, and clinical counsellor. Her expertise lies in working with those who desire success in their careers without compromising health and well-being. She genuinely believes in everyone’s potential to make a difference in their own lives as well as the lives of others.

Nina conducts business keynotes and workshops on a wide variety of topics, all of which dovetail into the themes of leadership, interpersonal communications, adjusting to change, skills for the future, respect for self and respect for others. Nina’s dedication to walking her talk has clearly led her to an articulated life purpose of inspiration and communication.

Through her career management tools, workshops, and speeches, Dr. Barbara Moses has counseled people in over 2000 organizations from all walks of life and of all ages throughout her career. A frequent presenter and keynote speaker for senior business and professional audiences, Barbara is consistently praised for her practical insights into new work and personal realities, her stimulating and compelling delivery, and her tell-it-like-it-is style.

Brenda Schoepp has lived and loved the beef cattle industry for over 30 years, currently managing a family cattle grazing operation near Rimbey, Alberta. Her experience within the Alberta agriculture is diverse: from writing to speaking to managing to innovation and more. As a speaker, she is known for her dynamic, well researched and motivating presentations.

Les Brost is a third generation owner/operator of a large successful family ranch in southeastern Alberta. His practical approach to problem solving grew out of his early years as a rancher in the family business and continues in his interest in rural development and renewal. He is also a speaker on conflict management.

Dr. Marie Gervais delivers coaching, needs assessments and training to employers in the areas of hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, cultural competence in the workplace, culturally responsive practice and dealing with discrimination and racism at work. Dr. Gervais has a number of publications in popular and academic journals and is a sought-after speaker who incorporates her arts background and experience into her engaging presentations.

Page Stuart, General Manager of Highland Feeders, has spent 13 years on Highland’s management team as an instrumental part of the growth and diversification of the company’s activities. As a speaker, Page addresses working for a family-owned business and the accompanying benefits and challenges.

Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman is a sought-after speaker on change management, generational differences, and much more.

April Shand is the vice president of People, Development and Culture for the ECL Group of Companies. As a speaker, her main areas of expertise are employee engagement and retention.

David Baxter is the executive director of the Urban Futures Institute. He conducts original research into business trends and presents the findings in an entertaining, engaging, and meaningful way.