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Amy Ballantyne is an Executive Wellness & Life Coach with 14 years of experience. She is an international speaker, workplace wellness consultant and trainer, accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation, best-selling author and host of the podcast: Power To The People Pleasers. She co-creates transformational change for her 1:1 clients and speaks to corporations, inspiring a shift towards optimal well-being in both work and life. Her mission is to inspire 10,000 humans to embrace their worthiness and release the daily overwhelm, pressure and stress that is preventing them from living the life they desire.

Janet M. Benedict’s eclectic style is partially due to growing up around the world, schooled in 3 countries, her 11th birthday spent admiring the great pyramids in Egypt. This is just a snippet of the tales she can tell you. Janet’s passion to help others came from spending 22 years working for Corporate Canada, training and motivating thousands in their respective business. Upon retirement she started a promotional marketing business and 3 years later sold it. Janet started The Canadian Networker in 2011. Among its many offerings, most popular are the networking events, speaker series and workshops, mastermind groups, as well as online and live coaching. She is a licensed coach for the Get Clients Now program (only 3 coaches in Canada). The Canadian Networker expanded to include Cambridge Women in Business & Leadership in 2012 and started Rockin’ My Business in 2019, an online networking and training program along with Sherry Simoes of London and founder of WIBusiness. Tuesdays at Noon, sponsored by The Canadian Networker runs every Tuesday from noon to 12:50 pm on Zoom. Each week we network, business spotlights, brainstorm, answer your questions and do breakout rooms. Published in several magazines and currently writing a book. Former host of the television show Children with Learning Disabilities. You will also find her on the RMB YouTube channel, as well as a podcast and radio program, interviewing entrepreneurs and offering tips and ideas for all in business.

Lisa Bragg is a strategy consultant and founder of two companies. Lisa’s latest company started after she was repeatedly asked for advice by executives and employees on how to position as experts, self promote, tell business stories, and overall put their wisdom to work to make a more significant business impact. Lisa developed Bragging Rights. With the last name Bragg, Lisa understands it is hard for most of us to self-promote, but it is a growing, necessary business skill for anyone looking to get ahead. Her programs currently include training in business storytelling, workshops on self-promotion, and her signature program for go-getters Bragging Rights: Become a Recognized Expert. Lisa is also the CEO of one of Canada’s first content and strategy companies, MediaFace. She grew it from a solopreneur studio to being recognized twice as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. Focused on knowledge sharing, Lisa’s team produces award-winning videos, animation, podcasts and eLearning. Enterprising Women awarded Lisa the Canadian winner of the Women of the Year Award in 2019. She’s also involved with WBE, WeConnect, WPO, SheEO, and other groups that help advance women in business. Before starting MediaFace, Lisa built a storied career in TV news reporting and broadcasting.

TELUS talks business provides canadian businesses with exclusive advice and insights from industry experts and an opportunity to connect and share thoughts with peers. www.telustalksbusiness.com.

Azulcode is an emerging force in the world of software development, led by the visionary mind of Shahrukh Chaudhary. With a clear mission to simplify complexity through code, Azulcode is redefining the way businesses approach technology solutions. Founded on a bedrock of innovation and a passion for coding excellence, Azulcode offers a range of services that encompass web and mobile app development, software architecture, and technology consultancy. The team's dedication to delivering tailored, high-quality solutions has earned Azulcode a reputation for exceeding client expectations.

North America's number one company focused on customs brokerage and compliance, international freight forwarding, trade consulting and management, software and technology.

Appcast manages the daily IT operations for small businesses with a suite of managed services, honest support, and clear advice. Our goal is to reduce downtime and stabilze IT costs, so we can help businesses focus on leveraging IT instead of fighting with it.