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Shawn Casemore - Sales Expert, Author, Advisor & Coach
Shawn Casemore is a brilliant sales expert and professional speaker who inspires his audiences to new levels of sales performance, sharing insights and actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately. He is the author of five books including The Unstoppable Sales Machine (2022), and The Unstoppable Sales Team (2023) as well as his latest book The Sales Multiplier Formula (2024). Having spoken professionally for 15 years, Shawn consistently studies top sales performers, sharing new insights on selling in today’s economy. His keynotes and programs enable his audiences to create an environment of Unstoppable SalesSM.
Kumutha Ramanathan - Award-winning International Journalist, Keynote Speaker, Former On-Air Talent Bloomberg BNN
As a former on-air talent for BNN Bloomberg, the nation’s number-one business news network, Kumutha Ramanathan solidified her credentials as a finanacial markets reporter as well as a regular BNN anchor & contributor. She has interviewed CEOs, politicians, market makers & other notable public figures never shying away from asking the tough questions. She played a leading role in BNN Bloomberg & Bloomberg Americas’ coverage of the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decisions in 2022 & 2023. Available as a conference speaker for IWD, D.E.I., Women in Leadership roles, she addresses topics such as economics & finance, as well as politics, current & global events. Also available as a panel moderator as well as host-emcee.
Karen Dean - Resiliency Expert & Mental Health Speaker, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author
Karen Dean is a top motivational, resiliency & mental health speaker. A powerhouse of wisdom — real, gritty, hard-earned wisdom that you can’t learn from a book but only through surviving life's toughest battles, she takes audiences on a journey through her own personal stories of resilience & inspires others with an amazing sense of positivity. Recognized 4 times by the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, (and being an entrepreneur since the age of 8) Karen has operated successful businesses in many different industries for over 25 years. Karen has been a mentor to women in business throughout her career and was mentored herself by Arlene Dickinson & CBC TV’s Dragon’s Den. She has been featured on CBC, Global TV, CTV Atlantic, and Eastlink Community TV's Women Now, as well as numerous podcasts globally.
Jamie McMillan - Skilled Trades Visionary, D.E.I. & Motivational Speaker
A Trailblazer and a Catalyst: Jamie McMillan is killing it as a female iron-worker in a male dominated industry; but it’s not about the gender. It’s about the pathways, stigmas and hidden success-factors. Jamie became an ironworker in 2002 when women only represented 2% of the workforce across Canada & the USA. Jamie’s message has helped inspire thousands of audiences to overcome adversity, pursue viable careers in the trades & optimize recruitment & retention practices across North America. Through her company, KickAss Careers, Jamie travels approximately 30 weeks a year presenting keynotes & workshops to more than 50,000 students, parents, educators & employers each year across North America..
Emily O'Brien - Social Entrepreneur; Founder-Comeback Snacks; Prison Reform Advocate
Emily O’Brien is the founder of the booming social enterprise Comeback Snacks. Her evolution from prison to a successful entrepreneur is a story that helps individuals & organizations find inspiration to transform challenges into opportunities. Emily’s keynotes recount her struggles & wins, addressing painful lessons, resilience, determination, forgiveness & the ability to find strength within oneself to build positive opportunities from hardship. Emily received the 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship, the 2022 Women Empowerment Award as the Entrepreneur of the Year, and also the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Service Award in 2022.
Keelan Leyser - Digital Illusionist, Technology Magician, Futurist & Keynote Speaker
Exemplifying "Education by Entertainment" Keelan Leyser is a renowned tech magician, mentalist, digital illusionist, keynote speaker & futurist, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading practitioners of the art. He is known for his innovative use of technology to create captivating illusions, combining elements such as iPads, drones, LED screens, robotics, AI, virtual reality, holograms, and social media to engage audiences in new and exciting ways. An international performer & business speaker, Keelan has given presentations to companies like Microsoft, Intel, BMW, Google, Skype, Acer, House of Fraser, Rexona & Xiaomi. Keelan has performed for the King of Bahrain as well as King Charles in the UK.