Keynote Presentations
Tuesday May 4th
8:00 am
Cameron Herold
Building a World Class Culture with
Engaged Talent
Cameron Herold is one of the country’s most innovative business leaders, and was a leading force behind one of the most successful businesses of the decade, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Cameron has built strong cultures in numerous companies since 1989. For almost seven years he was Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and helped build the business in 46 states, 9 provinces, and 4 countries. Herold helped this leading-edge company grow from $2 Million to $105 Million in revenue in six years with no debt or outside shareholders.
About Cameron
1-800-GOT-JUNK? earned the #1 spot as “BC’s Best Company to Work For” twice. BC Business magazine wrote, “The Top 10 Companies rank particularly high on all four pillars of productive engagement, with the #1 company, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, floating startlingly high above the rest.” In 2007, they were rated “2nd Best Company to Work for in Canada” by Canadian Business Magazine.
Tuesday May 4th
2:15 pm
Dr. Edgardo Pérez with Panelists
Count On Me When You’re Down!
This panel presentation is an enlightening and informative case study discussion about depression and workplace engagement. It will open with the story of an employees’ journey through his depression and the impact on his workplace. This heart-touching, uplifting session will open your eyes to best practices relating to:
- Early recognition of depression in the workplace and how you can help yourself and others,
- How to intervene, and the treatment that is available to assist, and
- How does the employee return to work, and how should the team respond.
Panelists
Dr. Ash Bender – staff psychiatrist and Deputy Clinical Director of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Dr. Douglas Gat – National Medical Director for Manulife Financial, Group Services
Ron Ellis – 15-year NHL hockey player with the Toronto Maple Leafs
Tuesday May 4th
6:00 pm
Deborah Kimmett
Reality Is Highly Over-Rated
Deborah Kimmett is not just a funny face. She knows a thing or two about life. Whether on the stage or in the conference room, this witty and wise woman knows laughing matters. With her hilarious stories and interactive exercises she ignites, inspires and offers strategies for success. Be careful of the side effects: You might get your sense of humour back.
About Deborah
Kimmett began her career as an actress at the famous Second City in Toronto. After performing for years she toured her own one-woman shows. Recently Kimmett appeared on Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC Madly Off in All Direction, The Debaters. She was a regular on WNetworks, Go Girl. Check out Deb’s website at www.kimmett.ca.
Wednesday May 5th
8:00 am
Dr. Steve Robbins
Motivating and Engaging Employees:
Carrots, Sticks or Neither
What if the traditional ways we go about motivating ourselves and others are outdated (think: carrot/stick)? The science behind human motivation suggests that the methods we have used to motivate and create engaged employees has been all wrong, and yet we still largely use those methods. What does this not-so-new science say about what we should be doing to create more engaging workplace environments? Dr. Steve L. Robbins will clue us in on these “new” ways with a very insightful and entertaining message about human behaviour and motivation in a 21st century world.
About Steve
Dr. Steve L. Robbins is a well-known expert on human behaviour, motivation and leadership in a 21st century global context. His unique blend of deep content knowledge and engaging presentation style make him a sought after speaker and presenter at conferences all over the world.
Wednesday May 5th
2:30 pm
Paul Huschilt
The Ultimate Ending
The conference will be wrapped up with this hilarious on-the-spot musical spoof about everything that happened at the conference. Watch what you say, because award-winning speaker, Paul Huschilt, is listening. Picture a cross between Robin Williams and Mr. Bean performing a one-man musical comedy skit. This is an entertaining, high-energy, and unforgettable closing keynote that you will not want to miss.
