Building Healthier Workplaces

2008 Event Speakers

Chris Clark:

Inspiring Leadership and Employee Engagement
Chris is a business leader who exhibits inspirational leadership and clearly "walks the talk". He is an advocate of healthy workplace culture who has inspired positive behaviors and influenced change. Chris is sure to engage you as he shares his approach on making employee health is a business priority, as the CEO of a leading-edge employer.

Marj Busse:

I’m Engaged – Seriously – I AM!
Marj maintains that engaging the passion and energy of employees is the number one topic of the CEO's and senior leaders with whom she has worked. With her contagious energy and humour, Marj will share her experiences in leadership coaching, highlighting her perspective on how to build holistic health and wellness in both individuals and organizations, as well as why building coaching-based relationships is becoming so critical to surviving and thriving with today's ferocious pace of change.

Derek DeBeer:

Leadership Rhythm Safari
International Percussionist Derek DeBeer has toured the world and shared the biggest stages with the largest names in entertainment. Derek will engage you in a Rhythm Safari, exploring the dynamics of modern day leadership. Through music and anecdote, Derek translates 30 years of unique team experiences as a drummer and percussionist into an unforgettable collection of interactive activities and insights that are humorous, energizing, and profound.

Brian Thwaits:

A Leader’s Brain
Brian is an engaging and entertaining 'brain trainer'; a learning and communication whiz with a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors. Brian first demonstrated his flair for performance as an award-winning educator and is now an acclaimed professional speaker who engages both the hearts and minds of his listeners. Brian will bring out the best leader in you by sharing how leaders can nurture their brain to ultimately enhance the way they think, learn and communicate. Through simple mental fitness strategies, Brian will also help leaders understand how they can nurture one of their biggest assets, their brain, to lead more balanced lives.