Patricia Lovett-Reid   

J. Merelle Rodrigo   

Senior Vice President, TD Waterhouse Most Requested Topics - Wise & Wealthy Women  - Beyond the Bear:    Strategies for Bearing-up    in a Down Market - Taking Stock for Your    Future: Becoming Your    Own CFO - Leaving a Legacy

Patricia Lovett-Reid is the spokesperson for a major Canadian financial institution and is a leading authority on wealth management. She hosts MoneyTalk, Canada’s only weekly live prime time call-in program on personal finance. MoneyTalk airs nationally every Wednesday evening from 8:30 to 9:00 pm (ET) on Report on Business Television. Patricia is also a regular market commentator for Canada AM, CTV NEWSNET and CP24.

Certified Financial Planner, sought-after speaker and commentator on wealth management, she has also co-authored Surprise! You’re Wealthy: A Woman’s Guide to Protecting Her Wealth; Take Charge Now: A Woman’s Guide to Personal and Family Finance; the national best seller, Retirement Strategies for Women; and It’s Your Future: You + Investing = Success. 

Lovett-Reid is featured in the summer 2004 cover story of MoneySense magazine, on the 25 Top Money Tips of All Time.

Rave Reviews
“Excellent speaker! Well presented investment strategy guidance...Patricia offered a very informative presentation AND handled a wide variety of questions... Gave many a sense of direction amidst these confusing and emotional-filled economic times.”

DNN Galvanizing

Communications, Diversity & Health Expert Most Requested Topics - Let Me See Your Body    Talk: The Importance Of    Body Language - Play That Funky Music:    Motivational Finale - Asleep in the Fast Lane:    The Impact of Sleep in    the Workplace - Cross-Cultural Awareness    In Conflict Management

Sri Lankan born Social Sciences Professor, 
J. Merelle Rodrigo, came to Canada at the age of eight. During this time the social climate in Canada was not one of acceptance for people of colour and she and her four-year-old brother felt the sting of racism as stones were hurled at them and snide teachers predicted that theirs would be careers of servitude and menial labour. Using this prophecy as a motivator to succeed, Merelle educated herself at the University of Toronto in the fields of Criminology, Psychology and Sociology, and began a rewarding and enriching career in teaching and professional speaking.

Merelle’s presentations are poignant, humorous and capture the indomitable spirit of human nature. Merelle has knowledge of a diverse number of subjects, and she captures the hearts and minds of her audiences to entertain, educate and inspire them to reach their greatest potential.

Rave Reviews
"Wow! Merelle, you made our Leader's Conference in Calgary and Toronto a great success. The sales managers who watched your Play That Funky Music presentation were delighted with the humorous ways you demonstrated stress management. I travel extensively ...and your suggestions for stress management have helped me balance my busy life."

President, Weekenders Clothing Inc.

Roberta Jamieson  

Danièle Sauvageau  

Conflict Resolution Expert Most Requested Topics - Realizing Canada’s Promise - Globalization: What it    Means to Real People - Governance, Accountability     and Human Rights - Negotiation and Conflict    Resolution

Roberta L. Jamieson is a superb communicator, with over 20 years of experience in conflict resolution involving government at all levels. Roberta is a visionary, passionately devoted to advancing Canada’s democratic leadership in the world. She is also a vocal advocate for the preservation and enhancement of human rights, indigenous rights in particular, as a part of realizing Canada’s potential. 

Elected Chief of the Six Nations, Roberta is the first woman ever to head Canada's most populous reserve. Ms. Jamieson held the office of Ombudsman for the Province of Ontario for a record ten years from 1989-1999. She is the first Canadian Aboriginal woman to earn a law degree, and the first woman appointed Ontario's Ombudsman. Raised on the Six Nations of the Grand River, she learned to be an effective conciliator and negotiator within her large family, a skill that would define her career. Lauded for developing and promoting non-adversarial methods of conflict resolution, Jamieson has collaborated with legal and political experts in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America to advance democracy through institutional change.

Rave Reviews
“Thank you for taking the time to get to know our organization and the work we do, and for tailoring your talk to suit our needs...your remarks touched [the audience] deeply and you really made them think about how they do their jobs.”

Canadian Assn of College & University Student Services

Head Coach of The First Canadian Olympic Hockey Team to Win Gold in 50 Years Most Requested Topics - Going for Gold in    Leadership - Pursuing Your Dreams,    with Confidence and    Imagination - Interest x Self Esteem =     Motivation - Three Keys to Success:     Respect, Responsibility,     Commitment

Danièle Sauvageau led Canada’s 2002 Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team to a thrilling gold medal victory for the country. She was at the centre of undercover narcotics work while serving with the Montreal Urban Police and continues with a role in training the force. Currently Danièle is an analyst for CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada’s French station, is the new official spokesperson for the Coaching Association of Canada, and was a member of the successful bid committee for the Vancouver /Whistler 2010 Olympics bid. 

From hockey to police work, Danièle has been at the top of her game. She exceeds expectations, and takes the pressures of her many responsibilities in stride. Her winning attitude is an integral force in all her game plans. And, not surprisingly, her game plans have all produced great wins. Her passion, confidence, and experiences make Danièle an often-sought keynote speaker.

Rave Reviews
“Danièle was fantastic. She got a standing ovation at the end of her presentation.”

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Catriona LeMay Doan  

Leslie Beck  

The Fastest Woman On Ice/Olympic Champion

Catriona LeMay Doan is the fastest woman on ice. After carrying the Canadian flag into the 2002 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremonies (her fourth Olympics), Catriona defended her Olympic title with a Gold medal performance in the 500-metre event. Catriona becomes the first Canadian individual to defend a gold medal at any Olympic games. She is the world-record holder in this event and skated an Olympic record time in race one of the two-day competition. Catriona has broken the world record eight times.

In addition to being a world champion athlete, Catriona is a talented motivational speaker. She is an articulate, engaging and bilingual presenter, exploring with her audiences the method of achieving personal excellence while challenging and motivating people to achieve their full potential.

Rave Reviews
“Catriona was a huge success…From start to finish, 
it was a pleasure working with Catriona. It is so 
refreshing to meet someone in person whose attitude 
and grace exceed your expectations. Her personality 
and presentation made her an outstanding hit with the group.”

GlaxoSmithKline

Healthy Living, Healthy Eating Authority, Change Nutrition and Food Issues Authority Most Requested Topics - 10 Steps to Healthy    Eating - Healthy Eating, Healthy    Living - Preventative Nutrition    Strategies

As one of Canada’s leading nutritionists, 
Leslie Beck has helped over 2000 individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals. Leslie operates an “integrative nutrition practice”, offering clients both dietary advice and science-based recommendations on the use of nutritional and herbal supplements. Her speaking presentations help audiences see the direct relation between diet and personal performance, and share how to boost energy, manage weight, and prevent disease with food, diet and nutrition.

A registered dietician, Leslie is recognized by the media as an authority on nutrition and food issues and as such she is an experienced communicator in television, radio and print. In addition to her weekly column in Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, Leslie hosts The Discovery Channel's Foodstuff, a daily nutrition program aired nationally, and appears weekly as CTV Canada AM's nutrition expert. She is also a regular guest on Balance TV (CTV) aired nationally weekdays. Leslie's nutrition advice can be heard two mornings a week on Toronto's CFRB Morning Radio.

Rave Reviews
"I would like to thank you for the time, energy and enthusiasm that you gave to your presentation ... this was the best meeting in recent memory.  Thank you for being such a joy to work with..."

Ontario Dental Association