Keynotes

WHAT'S THE BIG SECRET?
DR JOHN DEMARTINI, DC, BSc   Visit his website

Dr. John Demartini is a world renowned inspirational speaker and author at the forefront of the burgeoning personal and professional development industry. His scope of knowledge and experience is a culmination of 34 years of research and studies of more than 28,000 texts into over 200 different disciplines. He is a doctor of chiropractic, clinical researcher, and a professional speaker. He is considered foremost in the field of philosophy, transformation and expanding consciousness globally.

He is one of the featured philosophers/teachers in the hit movie, The Secret.

Today Dr. Demartini speaks 300 days a year in over fifty countries across the globe and is the author of over forty books. Some of his bestselling titles include The Breakthrough Experience- a Revolutionary New Approach to Personal Transformation, Count Your Blessings, How to Make One Hell of a Profit and Still Get to Heaven and his latest, Heart of Love. He is the author and developer of his own self-help methodology, The Demartini Method ®.

As a presenter, Dr. Demartini has shared the stage with such noted speakers as Stephen Covey, Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Patch Adams. He has been a welcomed guest on over 1200 radio and television talk shows including: CBS's The Early Show, PBS's This is America, and CNBC's Alive and Wellness.

Join Dr. Demartini in an insightful journey to manifest your dreams by focusing on what's important in your life.

EMPOWERING WOMEN
ROXANNE JOYAL BA , BCL   Visit her website

Roxanne Joyal is an experienced international development practitioner and leadership specialist with legal expertise. She is a founding staff member at Free The Children, the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, and a head facilitator at Leaders Today, the world’s top youth leadership training organization.

Now 30 years old, Roxanne is a Stanford University graduate and Rhodes Scholar with a law degree from Oxford.

In her work with Free The Children, Roxanne’s leadership role has contributed to the organization’s many accomplishments in the areas of education, alternative income, healthcare, water and sanitation provision and peace building which have earned Free The Children three Nobel Peace Prize nominations, The organization also facilitated high profile partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network. Roxanne has assumed a key role in creating and sustaining development and economic empowerment programs in countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and South Africa.

Roxanne plays a vital role at Leaders Today in empowering young people through leadership education, providing them with the inspiration and tools to affect positive social change. An exceptional facilitator and speaker, she frequently addresses business groups, government bodies, educators, unions and students’ groups.
Roxanne has been featured in “Faces of the Future: 100 Young Canadians to Watch” in Macleans Magazine, and chosen as an Action Canada fellow. In 2005, Roxanne was selected in the “Future Leaders” category of the Top 100 Most Powerful Canadian Women Awards by the Women’s Executive Network. A proud Franco-Manitoban, Roxanne completed her work as a clerk to Madam Justice Deschamps at the Supreme Court of Canada.

She will share her personal experience and inspirational stories of courage, hope, success and the challenges of working abroad with women and children. She will also share her unique perspective of effective empowerment strategies that women can use to transform their lives and the lives of women around the world. She will speak about the “Me to We” philosophy which is a mutually beneficial process through helping others.

WORK LIFE BALANCE
DR. MARLA SHAPIRO, MDCM, CCFP, MHSc, FRCP   Visit her website

Dr. Marla Shapiro is a well-known medical contributor who completed medical school at McGill University and trained at the University of Toronto for her Masters of Health Science in Community Health and Epidemiology. She concluded her specialty training in Community Medicine receiving her Fellowship in Community Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto and is in private practice.

Dr. Shapiro has contributed her medical expertise to several national TV shows. Currently she serves as the Health and Medical Contributor for CTV's Canada AM. She is seen on Newsnet and as the medical consultant on CTV's National News with Lloyd Robertson. 2003 saw the exciting addition of Balance: Television for Living Well, in which Dr. Shapiro appears as host. This refreshing daily health and lifestyle show is seen across North American households and has sold internationally.

Dr. Shapiro is the recipient of the 2005 Media Award from the North American Menopause Society for her work in expanding the understanding of menopause, and won the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada/ Canadian Foundation for Women's Health Award for Excellence in Women's Health Journalism in 2006 for her documentary "Run Your Own Race". She is the author of "Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer".

Dr. Marla Shapiro offers valuable insight for audience members, helping them to see the things that matter in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and some of the major issues at the forefront of today's medical care. Her presentation will speak to the essential work-life balance that is a challenge for many working families today; finding that equilibrium between work commitments and personal commitments. Dr. Shapiro will share advice and information that everyone can use to achieve optimal health and balance their daily lives.

Dr. Marla Shapiro offers valuable insight for audience members, helping them to see the things that matter in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and some of the major issues at the forefront of today's medical care. She provides people with the latest medical news as well as practical advice to keep the entire family healthy, and allow them to make smart healthcare decisions. . A warm, compelling and compassionate speaker, she brings this same focus to her live presentations. Her presentation will speak to the essential work-life balance that is a challenge for many working families today; finding that equilibrium between work commitments and personal commitments. Dr. Shapiro will share advice and information that everyone can use to achieve optimal health and balance their daily lives.

Presenters

RIDING THE WAVE OF AN ECONOMIC BOOM
ALLAN FRANK, B. Comm, FICB, PFP

Allan Frank combines his educational credentials and extensive experience in the financial services sector with 10 years of teaching and facilitating in the academic, corporate and public sectors, to bring a passionate, unique perspective on money issues impacting Canadians. The economic boom in Alberta should bring Albertans prosperity, financial gain and monetary independence, but instead, we see many individuals and households struggling financially, taking on more debt, saving less and feeling stressed. Allan will share coping strategies and effective techniques to survive and move forward financially in a booming economy.

DARE TO DREAM BIG
SUSIE SPARKS

Susie Sparks is the Executive Director of the Famous 5 Foundation and previous Director of Leadership Calgary. Through stories and pictures of the Famous 5 and their accomplishments toward bringing equality of rights and opportunities to all Canadians, she will deliver their most important message woven through all their stories, that every one of us should "Dream big and act honorably" so that each of us can be a nation builder - in whatever way we choose to spend our time and talent on behalf of others.

DISCOVER THE COACH WITHIN
DIANNE QUINTON, CPCC, PCC

What is coaching? How can coaching make a difference in my life? Do I know what I truly want? Do my values and actions align? Find out how coaching can be an incredible support tool for living life as your optimal self! Dianne Quinton, a certified professional leadership and organizational coach, is passionate about inspiring others to live up to their full potential and provides people the support they need to be emotionally intelligent, self aware and courageous - critical elements for personal and organizational success.

NATUROPATHY, HOMEOPATHY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THERAPIES
DR ARDEN BAKER, MSOM, ND

As a practitioner of Naturopathic and Classical Chinese Medicine, Dr. Arden Baker feels that respect and guidance are vital aspects of the healing process. With her formal training at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and her advanced training of integrative therapies, Dr. Baker will share her insights into health so that you may understand the steps required to make positive changes at your own pace. As a healer, guide and coach, Dr. Baker will share her extensive knowledge and experience in exploring naturopathic medicine and homeopathy.

WOMEN ENCOURAGING WOMEN
JAN DAMERY, MA, BA

Jan holds a Master of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors Degree in Economics from the University of Alberta. Jan currently represents the Aga Khan University in Canada. Previous to this she has worked with the Alberta Department of Energy for three years and TransCanada Corporation for over ten years. She also became a sessional lecturer with the University of Alberta immediately following graduate school. Jan more recently was the Senior Director of Campaign and Resource Development with the United Way of Calgary and Area between 2001 and 2006. Under her leadership, the campaign doubled its contribution to the social infrastructure of Calgary by achieving $50 million in 2006. Jan will speak to the incredible experiences she has had whilst volunteering and working in the last year in the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Pakistan and Afghanistan. She will explore how Calgarian women can get involved and give back. Jan will educate the group on the Aga Khan University, the Aga Khan Development Network and its various programs available for volunteering and supporting the developing world. Jan will talk about her women encouraging women initiative in detail.

THE BIG SQUEEZE
MAUREEN OSIS, RN, MN, RMFT

Maureen Osis is a Nurse and Family Therapist and co-founder of ElderWise® Inc. Maureen has been featured on radio and TV. Her most recent publication is Your Aging Parents: Arriving at Shared Solutions for Housing, Health, and Relationships. Join this enlightening and empowering session that will explore practical solutions for midlife adults struggling to cope with their own demands in life while providing needed support to aging parents. Learn how to proactively plan for the future while potentially incorporating long-distance caregiving and how to take care of yourself!

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