Linda Nazareth
Senior Analyst for Report on Business Television

Fee Range: $3,000 - $5,000
Travels from Oakville, ON

Nazareth has long examined the way Canada’s population is changing and has specialized in demographic and labour market trends. As Senior Economic Analyst for ROB TV (Report on Business Television), she provides viewers with informed analysis and interpretation of the day’s economic data and forecasts what the markets will see next.

“As an expert on economics and demographics, I will present a customized presentation to help you recognize and plan for changes to your labour force.”
                                                                       Linda Nazareth

Mark Federman
Business Strategist

Fee Range: $3,000 - $5,000
Travels from Toronto, ON

Federman is a recognized authority on applying Marshall McLuhan’s theories on preparing for the future to the workplace.  He is also a leading business consultant with more than 25 years experience in the high-tech sector.

“How do we deal with the complexities and chaos that define our times? We must achieve the ability to predict the future by foretelling the present, and that begins by asking, ‘What haven’t you noticed lately?’”  
                                                                      Mark Federman

Merelle Rodrigo
Communications, Diversity and Health Expert

Fee Range: $3,000 - $5,000
Travels from Waterloo, ON

Merelle Rodrigo has a background in psychology and sociology, and more than a decade of experience teaching communication skills to audiences across Canada. In this presentation, Rodrigo speaks to the importance of bridging the cultural gap, and examines how language, place, thought processing and non-verbal communication influence our interactions in the workplace.

“Celebrating Diversity, and Let Me See Your Body Talk workshop will enhance the cross-cultural communications in your office.  My talk has been described as humorous and highly energetic, combined with a magnetic coaching style that will enhance the ability of your employees to work together in a collaborative, professional, and harmonious fashion.”  
                                                                      Merelle Rodrigo

Michael Clarkson
Stress Management Expert

Fee Range: $3,000 - $5,000
Travels from Toronto, ON

Clarkson is one of the few writers to talk about the relationship between fear and stress, and has studied the subject for more than 15 years. Fear of failure, fear of taking risks, or fear of the unknown can all create barriers to our success. Clarkson provides the tools to breakdown these barriers and realize your potential.

“I have a better way of looking at stress – all stress is fear energy produced by our reaction to challenge. I’ll show you how to use it intelligently at work and at home, including fear of change.”  
                                                                    Michael Clarkson

Peter McCoppin
Master of the Art of Communication and Inspired Leadership

Fee Range: $3,000 - $5,000
Travels from Victoria, BC 

McCoppin is a distinguished music conductor, broadcaster and communicator who is skilled in engaging audiences and generating a collaborative learning environment.

“All forward-thinking, vibrant, vital organizations put their people first. Consider WestJet and FedEx. Such leading organizations honour their ‘human’ resource and inspire a culture of openness, encouragement, and empowerment built on trust and sustained in mutual respect. HR directors hold privilege to respond to each person’s quest for meaning, significance and purpose. Their influence is subtle, their effect, potentially profound. Let me help you bring the best out of your team.”  
                                                                      Peter McCoppin

Dianne Buckner
Business Journalist

Fee Range: $3,000 - $5,000
Travels from Toronto, ON

As host of CBC’s Venture, Dianne Buckner has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in business, particularly in the once male-dominated world of broadcasting. Starting as a part-time news writer in the early days of her career, Buckner has worked her way up to host the most popular business program on Canadian television.