Main Stage

Please note that all sessions from the main stage will be simultaneously translated from English to French

Clean Out Your Keynote!

Emily Nichols

Sunday, December 10, 2023
6:40 PM - 7:00 PM

Milk goes sour, vegetables rot in the bottom drawer, and everybody’s fridge needs a good cleanout now and then. What about your vocabulary? Expired words and dated phrases can spoil your reputation, but a few new words can make a world of difference.

Emily Nichols is an engineer who loved working in factories, but she didn’t always love being ‘one of the guys’. Authentic and entertaining, Emily reminds us that words become habits, language evolves, and that we might want to revisit our word choices, on and off the platform. Tweak your vocabulary. Connect with your audience. Now you’re talking!

Winning the Long Game

Sébastien Sasseville

Sunday, December 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

As an endurance athlete, Sébastien Sasseville knows how to win the long game. From Mt Everest, to the Sahara, to running across Canada, to the toughest ultra-cycling event in the world, his achievements are made all the more impressive by the fact that he lives with type one diabetes. Sébastien shares fresh perspectives on how to stay focused, to increase resilience, to connect with our purpose, to rebound after setbacks, to build mental endurance, and to find the motivation to tackle our personal and professional goals.

Sebastien’s is known for his awe-inspiring stories and sessions supported by breathtaking imagery. He will inspire you to set a massive goal, and he will provide you the tools the reach it, one step at a time.

A Man-ish Woman - The Art of Inclusion and Belonging

Ingrid Palmer

Monday, December 11, 2023
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM

In this compelling talk, Ingrid shares the challenges of growing up different and the transformational experience that taught her the value of self-love. By the end of this engaging presentation, the audience will embrace their ability to effect positive change for themselves and others.

The Missing Element Hidden Within

Martin Latulippe, CSP, HoF

Monday, December 11, 2023
9:05 AM - 9:55 AM

Like you, I've attended countless conferences, taken copious notes, gained tremendous insights, and learned tactics and strategies, all in the hope of improving my business. The reality, however, was that regardless of the quality of the presentations, I could NOT achieve the same results as those on the platform. Something was missing and I grew frustrated.

Fortunately, I discovered a different way of doing business, and that changed everything for me. I believe that we all have access to our own unique path. I call it, “The Missing Element Hidden Within”, and I’m looking forward to revealing it with you.

"Life is a Contact Sport": Learn to Conquer Your Daily Challenges

Sylvain Guimond

Monday, December 11, 2023
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

In a world where a frenetic pace and competition are the standard, every day brings a new set of challenges. But overcoming them goes far beyond mere mental or physical preparation. It’s the fusion of both that makes the difference. This isn’t just talk, it’s a call to action!

Get ready to be motivated, to surpass your perceived limitations, and to achieve your aspirations. Sylvain will reveal the secrets to maintaining peak performance while preserving harmony in your life. His session is rich in captivating anecdotes, where emotion swings between laughter and tears. Prepare to be inspired!

What We Can Learn from Africa's Future

Charlotte Kemp

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM

Africa is still seen by much of the world as a place from which to extract resources or a place to dump unwanted leftovers.

But Africa has much wisdom to offer the rest of the world, which is sadly overlooked. Without taking the time to understand what Africa can teach, we leave ourselves poorer.

Let us explore what we can learn from Africa’s experiences and how we might use those insights to challenge tired, old notions of work, life and even our speaking businesses.

THE METHOD TO MASTERY: Breaking Through To New Levels Of Performance

Cameron Atlas

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM

There are 6 critical stages to mastery that when executed effectively, leads to extraordinary levels of growth. But how do you do that in a world that is full of distractions and competing priorities?

Cameron draws on his experience from coaching elite performers for the past decade and writing more than 300 songs, to share what it really takes to build unwavering discipline, maintain motivation and stay laser focused in order to achieve performance excellence.

Audiences leave this experience more committed than ever to becoming the most remarkable version of themselves, both personally & professionally.

Risk Forward® & Rock The Room®

Victoria Labalme, CPAE

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
4:35 PM - 5:25 PM

Inside of you is hidden genius. The key lies in having the courage and techniques to express it…and in trusting your own unique path. In this closing keynote experience, CPAE Hall of Fame speaker and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Victoria Labalme will share powerful strategies and practical tools to help you reconnect with what matters, tap into what makes you distinct, and uplevel your career. The most successful companies, creative endeavors and individuals go where others have not been before.

Learn how to RISK FORWARD® and ROCK THE ROOM®… and change people’s lives for the better.