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Speaker of the Month: Rick Hansen
May 17, 2011
May 22nd marks the 25th anniversary date of Rick Hansen's Man in Motion tour. On that same day back in 1987 an exhausted but triumphant Rick Hansen pushed himself into Vancouver after circling the globe...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Motivation/Inspiration
Todd Buchholz - Rush: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race
April 29, 2011
Todd Buchholz’s new speaking topic and book, RUSH: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race reveals why we need competition to keep us going and going strong. We think we will be happy when we have some...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Motivation/Inspiration
GSA is Pleased to Exclusively Manage Former Toronto Mayor David Miller
April 15, 2011
As former mayor of Canada's largest and most diverse city, David Miller knows what it takes to make an organization run smoothly. During his two terms as mayor, Miller's mandate was to make Toronto a world-class...

Categories : Announcements, Politics, New Speakers, Environment/Green
Where's the growth? 2011 and Beyond
February 16, 2011
Well into the New Year, our last attempts at overly ambitious resolutions out the door, the focus can now be on opportunities for growth, capitalizing on change and strategizing for success. In order to...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy, Environment/Green
Speaker of the Month: Dr. Patrick Moore
February 16, 2011
A founder of the environment movement and known as The Sensible Environmentalist, Dr. Patrick Moore reveals the myths and misinformation that distort current environmental debates. An informed, provocative...

Categories : Announcements, Environment/Green
Former Canucks Captain Trevor Linden, Appointed to the Order of Canada
February 14, 2011
The Order of Canada recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. The most...

Categories : Announcements, Adventure/Sport
Patriot Hearts
February 4, 2011
John Furlong became a familiar figure to all as the world celebrated the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. The CEO of VANOC, Furlong led the teams that organized and staged both the Vancouver 2010 Olympic...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Adventure/Sport, Motivation/Inspiration
Dr. Patrick Moore’s Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout
January 7, 2011
You could call Dr. Patrick Moore a Greenpeace dropout, but that is not an entirely accurate description of how or why he left the organization 15 years after he helped create it. “The truth...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy, Politics, Environment/Green, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles, Advice
Former McDonalds CEO Speaks Out
November 17, 2010
Bill Johnson helped the golden arches reach new heights as president and CEO of McDonalds Canada. He now shares his stories and experience with business, life and "McJobs." Johnson explores brand building,...

Categories : Announcements, Business/Finance/Economy
Meeting Professionals Pick Favourite Speakers
November 16, 2010
Over the past few months, Meeting and Conventions Magazine (M&C) has been asking meeting planners across North America who their favourite keynote presenters are. It's no surprise that a few GSA speakers...

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