Keynote Speakers

Kathryn MacKenzie, DTM, will be our Opening Keynote Speaker on Saturday, April 14 and our Sunday Keynote Speaker is Ed Hearn, 2006 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Kathryn MacKenzie, DTM

Kathryn MacKenzie

Are We There Yet?

Do you want to magnify your magnificence by optimizing the opportunities within? Whether you wish to explore your aspirations, doubt your potential, or are at crossroads in your life, Kathryn will help you take the first steps in your journey of transformation into action.

Kathryn, known as an "edu–taining professor with pizzaz" by college students whom she taught Speaking with Confidence courses, has incorporated passion, energy and humour into her personal and professional life. She has a broad eclectic background — educator, speaker, presentation skills trainer and stage actress.

Believing that all people have magnificence within them, Kathryn empowers them to take action to achieve their unique potential. Drawing from her own life experiences, she delivers personal and professional poignancy in an entertaining, enlightening manner.

In Kathryn's Keynote address, titled "ARE WE THERE YET?" you will be inspired to identify, capitalize and maximize your unique abilities by adopting the Ccubed formula.

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Ed Hearn

Ed Hearn

Bouncing Back

Edward Hearn, a Toastmaster from Chicago, Illinois, emerged victorious and claimed the title of 2006 World Champion of Public Speaking. His speech, "Bouncing Back", dealt with the importance of resiliency. He explained, "In life, all of us will have circumstances where life treats us like the toy punching bag I had as a child. It will knock you down. The question is, how will you bounce back?"  Read more…

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