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Linda Nazareth is an economist, author, broadcaster, and speaker. The Senior Fellow for Economics and Population Change at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a frequent media commentator, she is an expert on demographics and trends, and uses a wide range of media to communicate her observations about a world in transition. Her own career capsulizes what reinvention looks like, and how you have to think out of the box to make the most of what you have. Linda is the author of three books, the most recent of which is Economorphics: The Trends Changing Today into Tomorrow (Relentless Press, 2014). In Economorphics, Linda pulls looks at the megatrends in economics and demographics and and effectively tells the story of the next two decades. From the issues around higher resource prices (if groceries cost more, is Disney doomed?) through to the outlook for the stock market, she gives readers the knowledge they need to craft their futures during turbulent times. In her upcoming book, Work Is Not a Place, Linda takes on the daunting task of explaining the future of work. There are two competing narratives out there, each claiming to explain the future of the labor market. One is all about demographics, and suggests that we are headed to shortages of labor. The other is focused on technology, and claims that robots are going to take everyone’s job. Which is the correct version of the future – or is either or them are an accurate telling of what comes next? From gig jobs through to talent wars, Linda carefully works though what is happening to the world of work and the way that it will affect our lives and organizations.Linda has also been published in many other publications including the Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. Her own website, www.relentlesseconomics.com fills an almost-empty niche combining analysis of economics, labor markets, demographics and generational issues. Unusually for an economist, Linda spent over a decade as a full time television broadcaster in-house economist for Business News Network (BNN), the business cable arm of CTV (Canada’s biggest private sector broadcaster). Daily she covered the economic news of the day on-air, looking at the markets and the economic indicators and giving viewers analysis and context. Linda was also one of the first economists to accurately warn of the global recession and its likely severity. Prior to joining BNN, Linda was a Senior Economist with CIBC, and earlier in her career she was an economist with the federal government where she specialized in demographic and labor market forecasting. She holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in economics, both from the University of Toronto. Linda speaks frequently to conferences, corporations and business groups, helping them to look at the big picture and then dilute it down to what it means for their organizations.
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Douglass spent the last five years leading executive communications at Mastercard, where he worked very closely with the CEO and other C-Suite executives. Before joining Mastercard, Douglass worked in Washington, DC for 20 years – mostly on Capitol Hill. Immediately prior to Mastercard, Dougalss was Senior Advisor and Speechwriter to U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe of Maine. While at Mastercard, Douglass worked on CEO speeches, keynotes, and fireside chats that were given at places ranging from the World Economic Forum at Davos, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the China Development Forum in Beijing, as well as many top business schools, including those at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and New York University. Douglass left Mastercard earlier this year to pursue his obsession with the power of storytelling to differentiate brands and create competitive advantage. That obsession was born out of nearly two years of providing global storytelling workshops at Mastercard. It’s an obsession that has since taken the form of a company he founded – communicate4IMPACT, which specializes in storytelling training. Douglass was recently selected to join a roster of speakers for the virtual presentation company, Geniecast.com – a roster that includes business icons like Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. With the advent of 5G (the next generation of wireless) and the Internet of Things, Douglass believes storytelling represents an even greater competitive advantage, not only when it comes to messaging that cuts through but also when it comes to putting the user experience at the center of product innovation and development.
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Dr. Tonisha M. Pinckney is dedicated to educating and advocating for others. With a wide range of expertise, supported by 20 years of combined experience, Dr. Pinckney developed a series of individual and community tools. She is a criminologist and criminal justice expert available for expert witness services. Dr. Pinckney is the author of two books, I AM MORE the Journey (2009) and I AM MORE Surviving Survival (2013), which detail her experiences as a surviving victim of domestic violence and sexual assault. Recognizing the importance of saying, "I AM MORE," Dr. Pinckney registered the trademark. A dedicated professional, she is also an expert in fraud investigation, forensic accounting, and financial crime. Addressing issues of racial, socioeconomic, and gender disparities is a major part of Dr. Pinckney's life and career. Her dissertation, Children present on the scene upon police arrival at an intimate partner violence incident: Race, police action, and officer-initiated social support, examined whether the needs of children exposed to IPV and the race of a couple factor into an officer's decisions as to whether to take law enforcement action (arrest or issue a citation) and initiate social support for the exposed child and victim-partner. Dr. Pinckney is the Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Criminal Justice Programs at Anna Maria College. She works at her family church (founded by her father and mother) in Newark, NJ as the Assistant Director of Victims, Offenders, HIV/AIDS, and Addiction Support. Dr. Pinckney works with educators, clergy, and community leaders to help educate, advocate, and bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. Her motto "You are no longer a product of your past; you are a facilitator of your future" is echoed by students, mentees, victims, offenders, and organizations.
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AJ Davis is a user experience consultant who works with digital companies to help them identify and design delightful experiences for the customers. AJ believes we should know the customer behind the conversion. By combining user experience (UX) and conversion rate optimization (CRO), companies can have happy and converting customers. AJ has worked as a Senior Optimization Director at Clearhead and a User Experience Researcher at Google. AJ holds a masters in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University, and a bachelors in Economics from Wellesley College.
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I talk goofy for a living... Seriously. I have been an actor and voice actor for over 30 years now and have spoken (in multiple voices) to thousands of people, many companies, and even adoring fans, around the globe for over 30 years. As a speaker, I have shared stages with Les Brown, Kevin Harrington, and even Colin Farrell. In the entertainment world, I have worked in films, having scenes with 4 Academy Award nominees, (two winners). As an internationally award winning voice actor, I have been the voice of some of the most iconic voices in Japanese Anime dubs such as Evangelion, Bleach, and Code Geass, and in video games such as League of Legends, World of Warcraft, and many more. I am a Master Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach, a certified BANKCODE Personality Sales Trainer, have a Baccalaureate Degree in the Honors Program from the University of Houston majoring in Drama, and I smell terrific. I played tennis competitively as a youngin and through High School, was a cheerleader, and had a short stint as a break dancer. I have authored 3 books (one was an Amazon Best Seller), trained as a chef, delivered my second baby in a bathtub in Australia, traveled the world, and even had my head shaved by a Buddhist monk at a monastery in Mt. Koya, Japan. I can be heard on my Mindscrambler Podcast. I am also a real estate entrepreneur. I started flipping houses in Houston for 10 years. Then everything came crashing down in 2005. I have survived divorce, bankruptcy, betrayal, multiple deaths in the family, back surgery, suicidal ideations, unplanned relocations, and general all encompassing fear and loneliness. All in about a 2 year period. Buuuut.... (In best Monty Python style.) "I got better." I built myself back up from the absolute deepest darkest most unspelunkerable depths of my soul at about a foot and a half past rock bottom. Shared my journey with thousands, speaking on self improvement, dating and relationships. Found my perfect soulmate, married, had my first child at 48 (you can watch the journey on Netflix's "Being Dad"). We are both coaches, (she's way better than me, BTW), and we travel the world together, speaking and coaching. We have a beautiful home in Texas with goats, donkeys, and chickens. And I am becoming quite the homesteading gardener for my farm to table creations. I look forward to WOWing you and your audiences with ACTIONABLE information, laughter, and inspiration. All in various voices, of course.
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Sarah Ross is a leading consultant in emerging markets. Her work provides keen insight into how companies exploring growth in new territories can avoid costly mistakes and attract investments in terms of both cash and human capital. She will help you discover how to create a compliant, comprehensive yet realistic approach strategy for any emerging market you are focused on entering, or optimize existing investments in emerging markets which are not delivering to their full potential. Her wealth of knowledge and depth of experience is gathered from her corporate work and extensive volunteer work in Vietnam. She now offers her wisdom in corporate speaking and consulting. Sarah motivates management and teaches teams to use innovative, creative new approaches to revolutionise how businesses see these new and exciting markets, not just for quick profit but as integral parts of their long term business strategies. Sarah’s accomplished and diverse career covers over 14 years in Compliance, Ethics, Process Improvement and Operational Excellence spanning a variety of industries and over 75 countries. She holds an LLB in English and German Law from The University of Liverpool, and is a Chartered Accountant with The Institute of Chartered Accountancy of England and Wales (ICAEW). She is also a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.
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Stephannie Addo is a coach who helps individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses around the world attain more success in the midst of great challenges. She is equipped with sound consulting principles and well-validated techniques which produces amazing results. As a serial entrepreneur, she has many businesses to her credit. In the past, she had run two businesses named, Scholars of the Futures Educational Center and Achieving Scholars Educational Center. At the moment, Stephannie is the owner of Successful Power Women Network, where she helps women with small businesses to launch, expand, and maximize profit. Her expertise lies in creating the masterful coaching conversation, paying attention to every detail and in nurturing a space for growth and opportunity that leads them to an overwhelming shift in outcomes. Formerly in the United States Army, Stephannie once received the Army Achievement Medal for her dedication to serving her country. She later attended Mercy College where she earned her degree with a major in Behavioral Science and Early Childhood Education. She was mentored by CEO’s from the Nation’s Top Fortune 500 Companies through the University of Connecticut Entrepreneurs Bootcamp for Disabled Veterans, where she won the most Innovative Pitch Award for her business presentation. As a married mother of three children, including her first-born child who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of two; Stephannie became passionate about humanity, and psychology, and chose to become an advocate of Autism to honor her son. She is the founder and owner of ‘Champs For Autism’ – a company dedicated to empowering, encouraging and creating a happier life for children with or without Autism. As a creative professional, craving to make a difference in her community, Stephannie has been featured on many publications including the NY Post, PIX 11, Bronx Chronicles, and Bronxnet. She is someone who loves giving back to her community: She received a Congressional Award from US Congressman Charles Rangel and also citations from Senator Bill Perkins and Rafael Salemenca for her dedication to community services. Stephannie realized she wanted to become a teacher and make a productive change in children’s life when she was in her second grade. However, she is not only gifted to reach children alone but also to help adults and aspiring entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams. Ghandi’s quote which states, "Be the Change that you wish to see in the World,” motivates her. She enjoys helping others to grow both professionally and individually. “Every person should maximize their ability to achieve their dreams in life” – Stephannie.
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Colin McLean MA (Hons), MBA, FSIP, FCSI, FIA Founder and Managing Director, SVM Asset Management Ltd Founder and CEO of SVM Asset Management, an independent Edinburgh-based fund management group. SVM is an unconstrained active investment manager emphasising ESG. The company is focused on equities and runs UK, European and Global mandates for retail and institutional clients Colin is a regular member of CFA Institute and a Fellow of CFA UK. He is also a Chartered Fellow of CISI and a Fellow of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries. In 2012 he was appointed Honorary Professor at Heriot Watt University, lecturing in behavioural finance, and is an adviser to the University’s Centre for Finance & Investment. Colin was a member of the Board of Governors of CFA Institute from 2012 to 2018. Colin is a regular contributor to financial publications and guest on BBC TV & Radio, and Bloomberg TV & Radio. He is a frequent conference speaker on investment, hedge funds and behavioural finance.
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For 25 years, Maria Johnson has coached and trained corporate leaders to higher performance. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Speaking Mastery, a Minneapolis-based executive consulting firm. Maria is a #1 international bestselling author, speaker, executive coach, professional singer, and has a master’s degree in human resource development. Bottom line is her unique blend of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial grit and know-how. She is playful AND professional, weaving in neuroscience, inspiration, and practical takeaways to her speaking. Audiences love her welcoming style, and walk away feeling hopeful, excited and understood.
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Judy is an accomplished entrepreneur, business executive and attorney and is a bestselling author of The Essentials of Negotiating Effectively and author of How to Build Successful Business Partnerships. She is an awardee of the Make Mine a Million $ Business Program, a national program that selects exceptional women business owners, and provides resources and support to help them achieve annual revenues of over $1 million
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Bill Combes is a seasoned Senior Executive and Board Member with more than 25 years of success across the healthcare, finance, and roofing and construction industries. Leveraging extensive experience in social media marketing and strategic planning and implementation for companies, he is a valuable asset for established businesses looking for new marketing strategies for optimal growth without over-extending the budget. His broad areas of expertise include social media management and marketing, operation management, strategic planning, and finances. Throughout his executive career, Bill has held leadership positions at companies including TEN Group, United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors, and TG. Currently, he is the President of No Time For Social which he has been growing since 2012. Bill has had tremendous success over the years and has served as a key contributor to the achievements of the organizations he’s worked with. He has been responsible for creating a Facebook campaign that cost a company $10k and brought in $800k in revenue. Bill has also helped a company save significant money by hiring outside marketing services instead of a CMO, which ultimately generated millions of dollars in revenue. Additionally, he grew Anything Weather from $300k in revenue to more than $3.2M in only four years. Bill studied Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at the University of Kanas. He has served as a member of the board for organizations including the Catalyst Group, No Time For Social, and the United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors. Bill has also volunteered for programs at Round Rock ISD including the Grant Review Committee, Principal for the Day, the Project Based Learning Team, and the School Health Advisory Committee.
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As an experienced partner at RMLO Law LLP, Lyndon Thiessen specializes in corporate and commercial law serving a broad cross-section of local, out-of-province, and international clients. He specializes in entrepreneurial legal strategy, finding creative ways to make business dreams become reality. His personal approach to understanding individual businesses allows him to create corporate structures and related share-holder agreements that reflect goals of growth, asset protection and tax reduction. Representing both sellers and buyers in mergers and acquisitions, Lyndon has an excellent reputation for getting deals closed successfully. He has vast experience representing businesses in financing transactions and has extensive knowledge of today's lender requirements. Lyndon graduated from the prestigious Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and has been practicing law since 1990.
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