This past June we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Speakers Group, and I found myself reflecting on the incredible journey over the past two decades. It’s truly astounding how swiftly time has flown by, filled with countless memorable moments, inspiring encounters, and invaluable collaborations. After a combined total of thirty-two years in the speaking industry, . . . Read More about On to a new chapter – I’m retiring!
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Growth Happens When Things Get Hard – Kendal Netmaker
What’s the turning point event that brought you here today? For some of us, it’s struggle, for some of us, it’s overcoming an obstacle. When these obstacles come into our life oftentimes they come to help you, to push you somewhere. That wouldn’t happen unless an uncomfortable event happened in your life, unless a problem . . . Read More about Growth Happens When Things Get Hard – Kendal Netmaker
A Map of the New Normal by Jeff Rubin
Bestselling author and economist Jeff Rubin looks ahead and warns that the inflation that took the world by surprise in 2021 is in fact the front of a perfect storm of war, supply-chain disruption, geopolitical realignment, domestic upheaval, and energy scarcity that will change everything. During the pandemic, the borrowing patterns of the Canadian government . . . Read More about A Map of the New Normal by Jeff Rubin
The BIG Power of Small Talk – Paul Krismer
Do you find it difficult and even a little bit intimidating to talk to strangers? Paul Krismer tells us that small talk can quite frankly be scary to initiate! We’re afraid of awkward conversations or even outright rejection. While these fears might be completely understandable, a new study shows that these situations rarely happen. Yet, the benefit . . . Read More about The BIG Power of Small Talk – Paul Krismer
Why People Book Michael Kerr
Michael Kerr is a Canadian Hall of Fame business speaker and author who travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about inspiring workplace cultures, inspiring leaders, and businesses that leverage their humour resources to drive outrageous results. So, why do clients book Michael? Some say it’s because they’ve lost their “mojo” and they need to . . . Read More about Why People Book Michael Kerr
Chief Clarence Louie’s new book Rez Rules
On November 16th Chief Clarence Louie’s new book Rez Rules was released. It is a common-sense blueprint for what the future of First Nations should look like as told through the fascinating life and legacy of a remarkable leader. At the age of twenty-four, in 1984, Clarence was elected Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band, . . . Read More about Chief Clarence Louie’s new book Rez Rules
How Can We Ensure Our Remote Team is Productive? – Shawn Casemore
A recent study shared in Forbes suggested that nearly 74% of business professionals expect remote work to become standard. If historically your employees have worked from an office, is a shift to remote work possible? How will this impact team productivity and morale? While recently interviewing employees in preparation for facilitating a strategic planning session, . . . Read More about How Can We Ensure Our Remote Team is Productive? – Shawn Casemore
Joe Roberts’ virtual presentation demo videos
In every challenge is an opportunity. With in-person events cancelled, we all found new and creative ways to teach, lead, inspire and empower. Today, we can reach people that we otherwise couldn’t thanks to virtual technology. And although there are disadvantages there are equally great benefits; virtual conferences save time and money, improve attendance rates, are . . . Read More about Joe Roberts’ virtual presentation demo videos
Meg Soper’s new virtual demo reel!
When Covid 19 brought life to a grinding halt in March 2020 Meg figured “Well that’s it. I’m done! My business is over! I can’t possibly connect with an audience through a lens.” It was hard not to feel otherwise having never done a virtual presentation – ever! It was a pretty dark time as . . . Read More about Meg Soper’s new virtual demo reel!
Linda Nazareth – Where We Left Off
Linda is pleased to announce her new book will be released this fall! Where We Left Off: Ten Trends Changing the Post-Pandemic Economy (Relentless Press) Coming September 2021 Since the beginning of 2020, we have been consumed by Covid-19 and for good reasons. Our health systems, our economy and our lives have been impacted by . . . Read More about Linda Nazareth – Where We Left Off