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Agnew, David
Innovative, Competitive, Collaborative
With 100,000 students and 10 campuses across the Greater Toronto Area, Seneca College is a major player in the arena of post secondary education. David Agnew, President of Seneca College, discusses the evolution of college and how the face of higher education is changing. Helping navigate the various degrees, certificates, and diplomas being offered by today’s educational institutions, he reviews the competitive landscape,– and how Seneca is playing a leading role.
Anderson, Michael
Developing Excellence in Associations
As President and CEO of the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Michael Anderson has been developing excellence in associations for over a decade. Revealing challenges and opportunities, he talks about the CSAE, how it’s changed and where it’s heading. Including professional and trade associations, Michael Anderson looks at board, staff and member perspectives. He talks about association innovation, governance, and expectation as well as the role of the volunteer. Learn how to engage members. Learn how to develop priorities. And learn how the CSAE can help.
Armstrong, Bob
Supply Chain Logistics
Bringing supply chain research to the forefront, Bob Armstrong of Supply Chain Logistics Association discusses their research, value proposition, and competitive advantage. With the current challenges facing the supply chain industry, Bob Armstrong talks about becoming cost-effective and innovative to participate and compete globally.
Arnold, Kristin
The Extraordinary Team
The shift from melting pot to salad defines the contrast in teamwork that Kristin Arnold, high-stakes meeting facilitator and President of QPC Inc., calls attention to. She reveals the 9 hallmarks of a high performing team, the development of team charters, and the leading teamwork killers that everyone should be aware of.
Bailey, Michele
Creator, Designer, Strategizer
With almost two decades of experience in the business of design and advertising, Michele Bailey, founder and president of Blazing The Agency, talks marketing, advertising, and design. Referencing QR codes, smart phones, and iPads, she discusses digital marketing and how Blazing The Agency uses technology.
Bar-David, Sharon
Creating Employee Engagement
Career transitioning from lawyer to social worker, Sharon Bar-David, Trainer, Coach, and Keynoter, is all about creating engaged work environments. Discussing workplace issues and challenges, she addresses incivility, bullying, and disengagement. Summarizing her many articles written in HR Reporter, Sharon Bar-David reviews several tactics we do as employees that sabotage our own success and how we can avoid corroding our personal brand.
Basadur, Min
Creativity, Innovation, Solutions
“There is no problem that is not solvable.” Min Basadur, founder of Basadur Applied Creativity, discusses innovative thinking. Defining ‘complexity’, Min Basadur discusses inventing the process of problem solving. Comparing innovative thinking to analytical thinking, he summarizes the industry of thought. Using actual case examples, he introduces his famous ‘Simplexity’ while defining some of the skills and tools needed to use the process. If there’s a problem to solve, learn how to get the right people in the room, and learn how to get the right process to solve it. And learn how Min Basadur helps people make complex problems simple.
Bauld, Stephen
Public Procurement Process
When we say that Stephen Bauld wrote the book on public procurement, we really mean it! Author of the Municipal Procurement Handbook, and President of Purchasing Consultants Inc., Stephen Bauld defines the public procurement process differentiating it from private sector procurement. Going through the various checks and balances of government procurement, Stephen Bauld discusses policies, pre-qualifications, bid evaluations, by-laws, and procedures.
Beuermann-King, Beverly
Good and Bad Stress
Are you stretched too thin? President of Work Smart Live Smart, Beverly Beuermann-King discusses workplace wellness and stress management. Defining ‘stress’, she lists the signs and symptoms of critical stress levels. Balancing that with “good stress”, Beverly Beuermann-King tells us what makes it “good”. Learn the cost of stress and the impact of stress on a business, how to measure a stress reduction program, and the balance of wellness responsibility.
Booker, Laura
Word of Mouth Marketing
What’s the secret to a good buzz? Laura Booker, Word-of-mouth Marketing Expert and Business Strategist, shares the strategy of designing a successful word-of-mouth campaign. Using Laura Bookers intricate formula of the five T’s of the three C’s of the five P’s we learn the breakdown of how starting the right conversations with the right people on the right topics can create a hailstorm of increased revenue.
Borovoy, Alan
Social Action, Social Change, Social Justice
Looking back on Alan Borovoy’s long and distinguished career, from law school to social action, he recalls his contributions to social improvement and the struggles along the way. Landmark stories ranging from the First Nations in Kenora, to the FLQ and War Measures Act, to the Earnst Zündel trial, help define his career of over 40 years.
Bowden, Mark
Body Language and Gestures
Do you give speeches or presentations? How do you want to be perceived? Honest? Energetic? Arrogant? Mark Bowden, creator of Truth Plane – a model of training in communication, shares how gestures impact communication. Specializing in non-verbal communication, Mark Bowden demonstrates common gestures and explains their connection to the audience’s perception of the speaker. He discusses the use and view of gestures across, cultures, stereotypes, geography, and age. Mark Bowden reveals techniques to become a calm and confident speaker.
Bramm, Gerald
Surveys, Reasearch, Interviews
Do you need more information? Gerald Bramm, of G.Bramm & Associates, reveals trade secrets in the field of Market Research. As he traces the history and pivotal highlights of market and consumer research, Gerald Bramm defines its impact on society over the years. Discussing development, collection, and analysis, Gerald Bramm explains the variations between focus groups, interviews and surveys and how technology is impacting the industry.
Bridle, Paul
Information Contextualizer
For over 20 years he has researched leadership. Paul Bridle, Leadership Methodologist, shares his findings and case studies through his speaking. Sharing some of his accumulated knowledge, he talks about what leadership method works at which time, and areas of leadership focus. He shares insight into gaining support as a leader, blending management strategies with leadership strategies, and much more.
Broadfoot, Dave
Royal Canadian Air Farce
Best known as Big Bobby Clobber, and Sgt. Renfrew in CBC’s Royal Canadian Air Farce, Dave Broadfoot shares a lifetime of inspirations and motivations in this interview. Recounting his development from amateur to professional, he shares candid tips and advice from his 50+ years of performing on Canadian television and radio.
Brovedani, Lea
Emotional Quotient (HQ)
Do you respond well to others’ behavior? Do you gain repeat business because people enjoy working with you? Lea Brovedani, an expert in Emotional Intelligence, shares her 12+ years of research and experience in the field and explains how we have the ability to change. Defining what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is, Lea Brovedani talks about how to recognize, use, understand, and manage emotions. She shares ways to create the best outcomes in life and how to use your emotions effectively. Discussing changing behaviour, she shares how the change happens, and how you can make it happen faster.
Bungay-Stanier, Michael
Doing Great Work
With the goal of infecting a billion people with the possibility virus, it’s clear that Michael Bungay-Stanier feels strongly about ‘doing great work’. Defining what ‘great work’ is, he explains the theory behind his book Do More Great Work and the plethora of free, animated videos designed to expound on this thought. A self-proclaimed sufferer of Shiny Object Syndrome, Michael Bungay-Stanier works with many micro-tribes: facilitation, speaking, writing, coaching, and on-line presence as he shares his popular topics: The 5 ¾ Questions that People Avoid, Get Unstuck and Get Going, and The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun. Designed to provide thought-provoking questions while interjecting fun and powerful tools, Michael Bungay-Stanier knows what it takes to live a powerful life, do you?
Buttigieg, Hellen
Professional Organizer, TV Personality
“It’s not about perfection,” says Helen Buttigieg, Certified Professional Organizer. She has built a reputation and career on helping others reduce clutter and learn the psychology of organizing. Sharing some tips from her recent book, Organize Outside the Box, she discusses organizing styles and how to work successfully within them.
Campbell, Scott
Leadership Dimensions and Factors
Would you golf with only one club? According to Scott Campbell, Executive Vice President at Core Factors, those with only one leadership style are doing just that. Discussing the five key dimensions of leadership, he shares how to develop these dimensions. He identifies tools and stumbling blocks in the process of moving from good manager to great leader.
Campbell, W. John
Redevelopment, Sustainability, Innovation
With 2000 acres of redevelopment, Waterfrontoronto leads the way in revitalization. John Campbell, President and CEO of Waterfrontoronto, talks about the balance between commercial, residential, and public use – and staying true to the vision. “We crafted a plan with public input in mind,” says Campbell as he goes through the various waterfront sections under current and future development. Looking at the urban plans that have been completed and are yet to come, he reviews the current state and how he plans to bring people back to the waterfront by building a community instead of developing real estate.
Caplan, Elinor Honourable The
Former Cabinet Minister
And all because of a crosswalk. The Honorable Elinor Caplan, CEO of Canada Strategies Inc. and former cabinet minister, tells of her humble beginnings in politics that spanned three levels of government and several administrations. She candidly discusses her life in public service, and the lessons in her political climb. Discussing the relationships between governments, Elinor Caplan touches on e-Health, organized medicine, and how her thoughts on healthcare are still applicable toady. She expounds on her experience with various leaders, and the dramatics that interest us in Canadian politics.
Carmichael, Dianne
Information, Diagnosis, Treatment
By 2030, Canada will spend 80% of provincial budgets on healthcare. Coming from a strong history in the investment industry, Dianne Carmichael, President of Best Doctors Canada, shares her motivation for becoming a healthcare advocate. Applying her business acumen to the healthcare industry, she describes the political hurdles and other obstacles the system has to overcome. Looking at best practices, service gaps, practitioner compensation, and access to service, Dianne Carmichael paints a detailed picture of Canadian healthcare. Introducing Best Doctors, Dianne Carmichael defines its function in Canada and outlines the process while highlighting several success stories along the way.
Charney, Daneal
Generation Y Leadership
Are you throwing the monkey back? Do you promote accountability in your team? Speaker, Coach, Facilitator, and co-author of Hitting StrYde, Daneal Charney, talks about reframing leadership to get better results. Giving solid tips on tough conversations and giving feedback, she tells us why questions are so important. Daneal Charney advises on generational thinking and getting the most out of generation Y.
Charvet, Rose Shelle
Words that Change Minds
Is your butt on the line if you don’t bring home the proverbial bacon? Shelle Rose Charvet, President of Success Strategies, talks about influence, persuasion, and the below conscious communication process. Using Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and the Language And Behaviour (LAB) profile, she finds what triggers motivation, and what to do to keep them motivated. Helping to decode behaviour and decisions, Shelle Rose Charvet discusses the uses and application of this in sales, customer service, and various negotiation tactics.
Citrin, Michelle
Singer and Songwriter
Singer and songwriter Michelle Citrin joins us to discuss her album Left Brain, Right Hearted. Without a single lesson, Michelle Citrin developed her passion for music very early in life. She discusses her influences and how they’ve shaped her music. Sharing a few songs from the album, she talks about her past music, popular You Tube videos, and how much she’s grown. Michelle Citrin shares how she writes, what inspires her lyrics, and how she bonds with her audience. This “lil grrl with a big sound” tells all!
Clark, Greig
Founder of College Pro Painters
College Pro Painters founder, Greig Clark talks franchises, venture capitalism, and advisory boards and how the success in each area is all about getting the right people. As he traces his career back to starting the popular franchise College Pro Painters, he talks about the learning curve of building the business and how he knew it was time to leave. 15 years after entering the arena of venture capitalism, Grieg Clark discusses what he learned: evaluating the players, analyzing the financial proposal, and indicators of success or failure. Offering tips on how investees and entrepreneurs work with a venture capitalist, he explains the importance of continuous process improvement.
Clemmer, Jim
Developing Authentic Leaders
Are you ‘inspiractional’? According to Jim Clemmer, President and CEO of The Clemmer Group, leaders and managers should possess this quality. Jim Clemmer reviews the traps and pitfalls of typical management teams and discusses the practical application of building leadership behavior and culture within an organization. As the author of several books including; The Leaders Digest, Moose on the Table, and his newest book Growing @ the speed of Change, Jim Clemmer talks about his writing process and the development of his books.
Coffey, Bob
Former Vice Chair of KPMG
How do you manage an organization by slogan? Ask Bob Coffey, Management Consultant and Coach. As previous Vice Chair of KPMG, past Vice President of Geneva Merger and Acquisition Services of Canada and various other senior positions, his experience spans decades. Journeying through his illustrious career he touches on what he learned from his coaches, and how he became ‘The Coach’ back in 1976.
Cook, Ian
Senior Leadership Development
What do you not see about yourself that’s impacting your future? Leaving a long list of successful corporate positions, Ian Cook founded Fulcrum Associates and began a successful organization focusing on improving senior leadership roles. Discussing the unique challenges of being a facilitator, Ian Cook reveals how facilitating works in meetings and team building, and what that role can do for your organization.
Cooper, Donald
Cooper Sports, Alive and Well
How they buy, and how we sell. Innovative retailer and marketer, Donald Cooper from Cooper Sports and Alive and Well, talks about creating an extraordinary customer experience. Having worked with forty different industries around the world, Donald Cooper shares his triumphs, influences, and challenges in business.
Craig, Randall
Social Media & Web Strategist
In response to viewer demand, Randall Craig, the usual host of Professionally Speaking TV, steps in as a featured guest in this episode. As a best-selling author, and sought after consultant in the field of social media and web strategy, he shares several best practices on how to successfully bind online activities to a business strategy.
Crisp, Dave
Former SVP of HR, Hudson’s Bay Company
With a focus on balance and results, leadership is a lot like riding a bicycle. Dave Crisp of Crisp Leadership Strategies discusses human resources and it’s role in tough times. Humanizing the way you manage, Dave Crisp advises on coaching as leadership and how to begin. He offers easy ways to encourage your manager to start coaching and stop ordering.
Czegledi, Jim
Humor in the workplace
Do you have a hard time finding the lighter side of life? Humor Coach, Jim Czegledi explains the importance of humor and how you can integrate it into your life. Talking about humor of all types – exaggeration, absurdities, irony, and others – he reveals the personal dimensions of humor and how we have the conscience choice to laugh. Jim Czegledi defines the five types of humor with examples of what to embrace and what to avoid.
Dalton, Karen
PR, Image, Media
How well maintained is your organization’s public image? Executive Director of the Canadian Public Relations Society, Karen Dalton talks about the strategic management of relationships with stakeholders. Giving positive and negative examples, Karen Dalton talks about the impact of social media, masquerading advertisers, crisis management, and the public’s trust in PR. Discussing PR development on a global scale, she reveals how Canadian PR associates rank and if we differ from Americans.
Dalzell, Brian
Sales, Management, Communication
Weaving together sales, management, and communications, Brian Dalzell, CEO of The Performance Advantage Inc, discusses the blending of facilitation and consulting. Answering such questions as, how can I integrate training? What is the impact on my business? And how do I position training in my organization? He shares how to get a better return on your training, and the use of training interventions.
Dan, Aubrey
Theatre, Investment, Philanthropy
Entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Aubrey Dan, from DanCap Group of Companies, talks about his investment business, his theatre line-up and his 20 million dollars in charitable donations. Sharing lessons from his beginnings, he discusses exit strategies, investment tactics, and good business criteria.
Davis, Adrian
The intersection of Sales and Strategy
Are you selling something? Founder and CEO of Whetstone Inc., Adrian Davis offers insight into healthy selling. As he details the connection between sales and relationships, we learn lessons and concepts in strategic selling.
Donahue, Jill
Ethical Behaviour Change
50-70% of people don’t adhere to doctor’s orders. Jill Donahue from Excellerate shares how she is teaching the medical community to influence behavior change – ethically. Discussing the ‘staircase’ of behavior change, she reveals the change process and gives examples and concrete demonstrations of how her process works.
Dryden, Frederick
Liberating Marginalized Youth
74.3 percent of adult prisoners were adult offenders. Battling this statistic is Frederick Dryden, Executive Director of Liberty for Youth and Top 40 Under 40 winner. Targeting marginalized, at-risk youth, he defines several of the Liberty for Youth programs and how these programs provide life-saving skills and necessary support.
Evans, Warren
Trends Blending Expert
Known to be ahead of the curve, Trends Blending Expert, Warren Evans speaks on strategic planning, changing trends, and what drives them. With corporate roots, he talks about the three-year transition he made into speaking and the influences that add to his success. Being a founding member of CAPS and in the Canadian Speakers Hall of Fame, he discusses speaking as a critical job skill and offers advice to those Executives seeking to enter professional speaking. Feeding into his charitable foundation, Laura’s Hope, Warren Evans offers a speaker Boot Camp to professionals internationally to help work on structure and presentation.
Evans, Luke Susan
Harnessing the Power of Stories
When you tell it well, people listen. At a time when technology has all but taken over, Susan Luke-Evans, Corporate Mythologist, discusses the art of storytelling and its effectiveness in corporate environments. Used for centuries as an unofficial communication tool, she describes how stories evoke a practical outcome within an individual or an entire organization. Giving engaging examples from her repertoire, Susan Luke-Evans defines the structure of a story and how it can be applied to any message.
Ferrier, Pat
Publishing, eBooks, Textbooks
From hard cover to downloadable. Pat Ferrier, publishing industry veteran and President of McGraw-Hill Ryerson – Higher Ed. Division, is in the business of developing intellectual property. In tune with the post-secondary market and its changing needs, Pat Ferrier discusses combined print and digital solutions and their increasing popularity and effectiveness. He shares the process of publishing a textbook and the agents that make it happen.
Ford, Gerald
Best Purchasing Practices
How transparent are you? Sharing his views on those burdensome RFP’s, Supply Chain Consultant and Chief Visionary Officer of Cambridge Solutions Inc., Gerald Ford, talks about best purchasing practice. With the benefit of working with various associations, Gerald Ford shares his thoughts and influences in the arena of securing bids and bidding mistakes.
Garfinkel, Paul Dr.
Psychosis, Diagnosis, Breakthroughs
Working towards a better quality of life. Dr. Paul Garfinkel, former CEO & President of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), talks about the progress within the mental health community and what his role has been. Tracing his progressive positions throughout his career, Dr. Paul Garfinkel reviews the development of CAMH and the adding of “addiction” to mental health. As he defines the term ‘psychotic’, Dr. Paul Garfinkel discusses the challenges in a diagnosis and the roles are various mental health professionals.
Gibson, Cate
Finding your Authentic Self
Is your underwear too tight? Discussing stress management and communication strategies, Cate Gibson teaches you to be your authentic self. Believing that life is a journey, she talks about mastering the sense of who you are. Offering tips and strategies to develop effective interpersonal communication, we learn how to be positive around negative people, and how to pick up on others’ communication preferences.
Gilboord, Bruce
Insurance, Claims, Policies
Straddling the oft overlooked Disability Insurance and the CPP Review Tribunal, Bruce Gilboord offers a unique insight into the inner workings of the ‘what if’ scenario. Defining disability insurance, he explains who should have it, why we need it, and how to get it. As he discusses the benefits, claims and policies, he also reveals accounting surprises that could help your business.
Graham, Allison
Network, Connect, Relationships
Networking expert and President of Elevate Biz, Allison Graham, shares strategic business networking tips designed to “deepen the level of conversation”. As she advises on ways to create a genuine connection, Allison Graham reveals typical blunders and top tips to keep in mind at your next networking event. Learn effective ways to manage a large network. Learn how to politely disengage from a conversation. And learn what Allison Graham’s personal mission is – and why you really should never do this.
Grall, Peggy
Organizational Change and Transition
People can’t talk about change without using the f-word: fear. From psychotherapist to executive coach and expert in change, Peggy Grall discusses change and transition and the lessons she brings from her own experience in change. Speaking on dealing with organizational change, she offers tactics for onboarding in a new position, connecting quickly to your new team, and how to create great supporters. Using current events and examples, Peggy Grall explains communication change, crisis change, and how she uses ‘Transition Poker’ to practice skills in managing change.
Gray, Bob
Building Total Recall
Are you good with names and faces? According to memory systems expert Bob Gray, everyone has the ability to have total recall. A professional speaker for 25 years and a Guinness Book of World Records holder, Bob Gray tells of the circuitous route that lead him to where is he today.
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