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Speakers (125)

Marderé

Birkill

PCC

CEO

Sage & Summit Consulting Ltd.

21st Century Leadership, Developing a Culture of Coaching, Leadership Training, Coaching, Business Coaching, Leadership

Marderé provokes insightful thinking, challenges norms, and excels in people centric leadership.

Canada (Alberta)

Edmonton

English

Member

Paul

Kiss

Director

Paul Kiss Consulting

Interpersonal Skills Development, Art of Communication, Conflict Management, coping with stress, Behavior-Based Leadership, art of leadership

I bring a unique blend of wisdom, empathy and practical insight to the stage.

Canada

Collingwood

Europe

North America

English

Member

Dr. Ayla

Azad

MBA

CEO

Canadian Chiropractic Association

benefits plans, Women’s Health, musculoskeletal, back pain

Make sense and cents of how you can manage your benefits plans to help your teams stay healthy

Toronto

North America

English

Member

Jim

Moss

Thought Leader and Well-Being Expert

Moss and Co.

wellbeing, Burnout, Culture, Trust, recognition, Feedback

I care deeply about people,
make complex topics approachable,
create safety with vulnerability.

Canada (Ontario)

GTA

English

Member

Jeslyn

Xie

CHRL

Talent Acquisition Manager

Scotiabank

Acquiring and Retaining Your Top Talent, Attracting top talent, Building Your Talent Bench, Creating Strong Future Talent Pipelines, Discovering Your Talents, Hiring Top Talent

I offer a wealth of knowledge in talent acquisition, Agile recruitment, and diversity & inclusion.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Lydia

Di Francesco

MBA

Workplace Health and Performance Practitioner

Fit + Healthy 365

Corporate Health and Wellness, Stress Management, wellness strategy, Mental health, Sleep, Emotional Intelligence

I'm an engaging and energetic speaker who inspires and gets participants to take ACTION.

Canada

Ottawa

North America

Europe

English

French

Member

Susan

Power

MBA

CEO

PowerUp Leadership

inspired leadership, coaching

Susan is an expert on inspired leadership, and shares how you can better engage and inspire others.

Canada (Nova Scotia)

Halifax

English

Member

Brenda

Kirkwood

CHRL

Vice-President of Post-Placement Integration

Keynote Search

Employee Onboarding, Alignment Coaching, Coaching Leaders, Coaching the High Performer, Corporate Coaching, Coaching and Training

I specialize in seamless transitions and share key insights to optimize hiring and onboarding.

Canada

Ottawa

English

Member

Dan

van der Werf

Ph.D

Principal Consultant

Perennial Talent Inc.

Competency, Competency Interviewing, behavioral interviewing, Diversity Hiring, Hiring, Recruitment and selection criteria

An I-O psychology expert who delivers engaging training sessions on a range of HR topics.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Steve

Knox

VP of Global Talent Acquisition

Dayforce

Human Resources and Talent, Human Resources Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Talent Management, Team Leadership

Steve is a talent acquisition expert who built modern TA functions for global brands like GE and TD.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Nadine

Zeinoun

PCC

Founder, Emotional Intelligence Coach & Trainer

Coach Nadine Zeinoun Inc

Emotional Intelligence and Empathy, Mastering Emotional Intelligence, Social and Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence for Success, Conversational Intelligence C-IQ, Art of Communication

Passionate, Empathic trainer with an ability to translate complicated theory into practical tips.

Canada (Ontario)

Kanata

Arabic

English

Member

Amy

Davies

CEO

First30

Employee Onboarding, Organizational Transformation, Compassionate Layoffs, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Employee wellbeing

Widely known in the HR industry, my knack for delivering content creatively engages audiences.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Lisa

Wilson

Owner/Operator

LMW

Difficult discussions, leading, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Business Coach, Management, Leadership

Unlock leadership potential and enhance team performance with Lisa's transformative approach.

Canada

Timmins, Travel throughout Ontario

English

Member

Carol

Schulte

Founder

The Brave Initiative

Bravery, Vulnerability and Work Culture, Workplace Culture, brave leadership, brave leadership, Psychological safety

Carol's authenticity and vulnerability initiates connection with her audiences, and inspires action.

Canada

Toronto

Global

English

Member

Katrina

Di Raddo

CHRP

Benefits Analyst

CBRE Limited

utilizing group benefits, managing mental health, designing benefit plans, group benefits

I am an end user of group benefits so I have the unique perspective of both sides.

Canada

Mississauga

Global

English

Member

Tahir

Khorasanee

LL.M.

Associate

Loopstra Nixon LLP

Human Rights Law, Employment Law, Labour Law, Business Lawyer, Occupational Health & Safety

I take a people-focused perspective on analyzing and implementing the law in the workplace.

Toronto

Hindi

English

Member

Alyssa

Krane

CHRL

Chief Talent Strategist

Powerhouse Talent Inc.

Employer Branding, employer brand, Acquiring and Retaining Your Top Talent, Attracting top talent, Employee attraction, Brand Culture

Future-focused people strategy meets an energized teaching style that inspires action.

Toronto and Barrie

North America

English

Member

Parmjit

Singh

PhD

Assistant Clinical Professor

McMaster University, Canada

Corporate mindfulness, Mindful Leadership, Emotional Mastery, Corporate Stress Management, Conscious Decision Making, Improving self awareness

Educator | Coach | Speaker | Learn to do well, live well & be well.

Canada

Ontario

Europe

North America

English

Member

Tina

Sharifi

MHRM

Talent Acquisition Partner

Moneris

Advancement of Women, BIPOC, Leadership, Addressing gender bias, Gender, Talent Acquisition

I believe that real and meaningful change takes place when we are able to share our stories.

Canada (Ontario)

Etobicoke

English

Member

Heather

Joseph

RKin

Founder/CEO

Workforce Health and Wellness Solutions

Ergonomics, disability management, Health and Well-being

Learn about our unique approach to employee well-being through Ergonomics, Absence and Wellness.

Canada

Toronto

Global

English

Member

David

Wilks

J.D.

Partner

Hodgson Russ LLP

U.S. immigration

Frequent speaker on U.S. immigration and worked with many Canadian and foreign companies.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto and Rochester, NY

English

Member

Corina

Walsh

M.Ed

CEO

Shift People Development Inc.

Workplace Culture, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence Coach, Management Training and Development, Certified Coach, Authentic Leadership

Corina has a unique ability to turn complex leadership topics into easily digestible skills.

Canada

St. John's

English

Member

Marty

Reaume

Board, Advisory and Coaching Positions

Various

Growing a business, Psychometrics, CEO compensation, Bridging the Management-Leadership Gap, Acquiring and Retaining Your Top Talent, Leadership Development

33+ years of experience in Human Capital and I love to share and exchange ideas elevating HR.

Canada (Ontario)

Mississauga

English

Member

Darryll

Stinson

CEO, Founder

Seeding Greatness

Leading with Vulnerability, Authentic Leadership, Mental health, Athlete mental health, Black Mental Health, Balancing Work and Health

2xTEDx speaker and best-selling author helping people unlock purpose and grow beyond limitations

United States (Tennessee)

Nashville

English

Member

Amy

Ballantyne

TEDx Mindset & Wellness Speaker, Executive Coach

Workplace wellbeing, Workplace Coaching/Feedback, Prioritization & Stress Management, Work-Life Balance, Stop self sabotage, Productivity and Time Management

Amy engages the audience with vulnerability, humor and authenticity.

Canada

WATERLOO

North America

Europe

English

Member

Garima

Gupta

CTDP

Founder-CEO

Artha Learning Inc.

Digital Learning, Adult Learning, Training and Development, Artifcial Intelligence, learning and development

A recognized thought leader in the digital learning having spoken at numerous Hr, L&D conferences

Canada (Ontario)

Kitchener

Global

English

Hindi

Member

Pranay

Joshi

AI Coach

AI Ready Executive

AI Technology, Leadership, HR, Technology

I coach people-first leaders on implementing AI in their organizations

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Liza

Provenzano

CPCC

Founder

SparkWorks Leadership & Coaching Inc

Effective Leadership, Build Effective Teams, Employee Engagement, Employee wellbeing, Productive Meetings, Emotional Intelligence

I help leaders strengthen relationships, get better results, and increase their job satisfaction .

Canada (Ontario)

Sault Ste Marie

English

Member

Ellen

Medeiros, GBA

BHSc.

Group Benefits Consultant

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Organizational Strategies, insurance advisor, attracting employees, employee benefits, Mental health advocate

I offer unique employee benefits perspectives that improve organizational wellbeing.

Canada (Ontario)

London

English

Member

Jeffrey

O'Leary

CPA

VP Learning and Finance

2024

Advanced Analytics, Analytics and Visualization, HR Analytics, people analytics

I bring a unique perspective on how HR can better understand Finance principles.

Canada

Milton

English

Member

Gabby

Zuniga

MIR

Founder & Principal Consultant

Inclusive Kind

Organizational culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Inclusive Leadership, Organizational Change Management, Unconscious Bias, Intercultural communication

I'm positioned at the crossroads of DEI and HR blending expertise in both to foster equitable spaces

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Spanish

Member

Carrie-Lynn

Hotson

CHRL

CEO/Owner

Inspiring Organizational Growth

Humanizing Change Management, Retaining Employees, Tough Conversations, Encouraging Organizational Growth, Coaching Leaders, Corporate Social Responsibility

I help leaders and teams UNDERSTAND why issues occur AND provide strategies to inspire growth.

Canada (Ontario)

Sudbury

English

Member

Luke

Goetting

Keynote Speaker on Gen-Z Engagement + Retention

Audience Rating: ★★★★★ 4.7/5

Gen Z, Gen Z Engagement, Understanding and Communicating with Gen Z, Bridging the Generation Gap at Work, About new generation, Educating next generation

I combine Entertainment + Education + Interactivity for a Highly Engaging Audience Experience!

United States (Texas)

Austin

English

Member

Michelle

Cederberg

HoF

President

Live Out Loud Inc.,

Focus and Productivity, Employee Excellence, Work Life Integration, Leaders Managing Stress

Energizing Teams for the Future of Work: Less burnout, more engagement, better performance (and fun)

Canada (Alberta)

Calgary

English

Member

Jeff

Harry

Positive Psychology Play Speaker

Rediscover Your Play

Psychological safety, Organizational Development, Leadership, work culture, Building Trust in Organizations, Employee Engagement

Work sucks right now, but it doesn't have to. I heal workplaces through positive psychology & play.

United States (California)

Oakland

Global

English

Member

Dr. David S.

Cohen

Ed.D.

Principle Consultant, Keynote SPeaker, Author

DS Cohen & Associates

Business Ethics, Building company culture, Business Culture, behavioral interviewing, Interviewing the right way, 360 Degree Feedback Programs

David’s thoughtful perspective is refreshing and provides food for thought.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

North America

English

Member

Victoria

Nolan

National Manager

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

abrupt climate change, Resilience, Performance, Productivity, Accessibility, Leadership

Blindness takes away sight, but grants wisdom to share resilience and grit.

Canada

Toronto

English

Member

Ileana A

Rontea

Co-Founder

Empowered Women Now Enterprises

Self-development, Empowerment for women, Investing in Women, Building Confidence, authenticity and vulnerability, How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and into a Bigger Life

A keen proponent of women having an equal place at the table of life

Canada

Romanian

Member

Kim

Tabac

CHRE

Principal

Kim Tabac Human Resources Inc.

Human Resources and Talent, Employee Engagement & Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, Bridging the Generation Gap at Work, Human Resources Consultant, Business Transformation

Driving impact through people, leadership, and culture—built for performance, scale, and results.

Canada (Ontario)

Richmond Hill

North America

English

French

Member

Lisa

Feinberg

JD/MA

Lawyer

GlickLaw

Human Rights Law, Employment Law, Workplace Accommodations, Professional Discipline

Lisa is an engaging speaker, who offers practical & timely guidance on workplace issues.

Canada (Ontario)

Hamilton, Ontario

English

Member

Greg

Schinkel

CSP

President

Unique Training & Development Inc.

Frontline leadership, Culture, employee retention, Employee Surveys, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing

Highly rated HRPA speaker frequently referred by HR colleagues for frontline leadership training.

Canada

London

English

Member

Angela

Payne

Co-Founder

LeedHR

Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, bias, Allyship, Leadership Development, EQ-i 2.0

Seasoned speaker on topics around leadership, emotional intelligence and how to nurture teams.

Oakville

English

Member

Nitin

Deckha

PhD

Principal

Enliven Learning

Intercultural communication, Future of education and learning, Business Anthropology, Inclusive Workplace Culture, cross cultural competency, organizational change

I combine theory and application to deliver insights that maximize your people's potential.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

Global

English

Member

Kadie

Philp

MBA

Commissioner and CAO

Ontario's Pay Equity Commission

Pay Equity, DEI, career women, Labour market, Economics of Gender

Kadie Philp is a seasoned executive working at the intersections of women, work and money.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Benjamin

Kranc

LL.B.

Corporate Immigration Legal Counsel

Kranc Associates

Canadian Immigration, foreign worker, Human Resources, corporate immigration

I have the expertise in the field and the speaking credentials to deliver compelling session.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member

Sydney Elaine

Butler

Founder, Speaker, HR/DEIA Consultant, Facilitator

Accessible Creates

Three Ways To Build A Workspace Of Accessibility And Inclusion, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, mental health in the workplace, LGBTQ inclusion, Disability and Employment, Complex trauma

From being a child who had speech challenges to a person who speaks to the changing world of work.

Canada (Ontario)

Brampton

Global

English

Member

Bill G.

Williams

Founder & CEO

The B4 Group Inc.

Leadership, Employee Engagement, Find Your Purpose, Inspiration and Motivation, Change Leadership, Time Management

Engagement, Performance, and Leadership Expert

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

Global

English

Member

Laura

Barker

PCC

Director, Coaching & Leadership Development

TalentRise

Leadership, Positive Intelligence, Behavioral Assessment, growth mindset, Building Resilience, Build Effective Teams

Laura empowers leaders to translate insights into action, positively, energetically, and wisely.

Canada (Ontario)

Toronto

English

Member