Joel Hilchey is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and university educator. Whether creating unforgettable spectacles on the stage, writing books, or leading his creative team of education reformers, his job is always the same: to help people see beyond the bothersome limits of what is and imagine a better way. Joel teaches engineering at McMaster University, […]
Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Break Through” their limitations and his coaching programs provide clients the tools to transform your adversity into your competitive advantage. Mark doesn’t just teach resilience, he embodies it. Born with […]
Nick Foley is driven to investigate and maximize efficiencies, getting and staying energized while fostering a pragmatic approach to resilience. In 2015, Nick cycled across Canada to raise money and awareness in an effort called “Move for Inclusion.” On that 8,321-kilometer successful journey, he learned a lot about himself and tested his limits. Nick’s focus […]
Obstacles don’t scare Sarah Wells. As a 400m hurdler, Sarah earned a reputation for overcoming challenges and achieving the impossible. Take her debut at the London Olympics in 2012, which came despite an injury that had sidelined her for months just the year before. Outside of competitive sports, this athlete is coaching people to pursue […]
Cara is a compelling author, entrepreneur and North America’s leading youth motivational speaker on peer pressure, building resiliency, risk taking and traffic safety. With more than 1700 assemblies delivered, Cara has inspired 2 million young lives around the world. Cara believes that it is not the events that happen in our lives that make us […]
For 30+ years, Ian Tyson has been entertaining and inspiring audiences across North America to realize their potential, and seek happiness in life. Ian’s high-octane presentations are sure to keep any audience in stitches and leave them with words and thoughts to live by. Combining hilarious and heart warming story telling, observational humour and meaningful […]
Swish Goswami, 25, is the CEO of Surf, a tech company providing brands a better way to engage and understand consumers while compensating consumers for their data. Surf’s revolutionary browser extension passively rewards people for their everyday browsing and helps them save when shopping with their favourite brands. Surf’s brand division provides zero party data […]
Phil is passionate about creating amazing school culture. He has spoken to thousands of schools across North America, empowering both students and educators to transform their campus’ climate. Phil’s dynamic and transformative message to youth and adults enhances the quality of life for each individual, school, and community. As a motivational speaker, keynote, consultant, husband, […]
Dr. Sara MacDonald is the chair of the Global Great Books Program at Huron University. Dr. MacDonald holds a B.A. from St. Thomas University and a M.A. and PhD. From Fordham University in Political Science. WORKSHOP: Within her workshop, Dr. MacDonald will be exploring Aristotle’s notion of Happiness. Participants will explore the value of civic […]
