Productivity Summit 2010

PRODUCTIVITY SUMMIT 2010 - SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS

SUSAN BLAIN

Susan Blain has spent 20 years helping companies develop and implement their marketing and sales strategies here in Ottawa and in the US. She has worked with Ottawa Business Journal in different capacities, on and off, for close to a decade. She has held the position of Director of Marketing and Sales for the past 5 years.

Susan directly engages key clients to develop web-based marketing programs, advertising campaigns, and event sponsorships to generate awareness and competitiveness. In this position, Susan and her sales team are responsible for revenue and have generated 10% year-over-year growth annually for OBJ.

Susan regularly emcee's local events such as the Ottawa Business Journal's Mayor's breakfast and OBJ's annual Ottawa Business Summit. She also adds some radio experience to her list as a co-host on a weekly local talk show for three seasons. Susan donates her time and resources to several local based charities that support breast cancer, women's shelters, cancer care research with the Ottawa Hospital Foundation and Mental Health research with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation. Susan has been the working chair for the past 3 years for the Steel Toes and Stilettos Gala committee and has helped raise over $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region's build foundation.
 

SUZANNE CORBEIL

Suzanne Corbeil launched Corbeil Consulting Inc, in the Fall of 2009 after serving as Vice-President of External Relations and Communications at the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for over 9 years.  During her tenure at CFI, she was responsible for the promotion of scientific activities across the country, was a key player in advancing the public agenda in S & T and was instrumental in building strong relationships in all levels of government and among a variety of academic and non-profit partners.   Suzanne also held positions within the Ontario Government and the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat. 

She has extensive experience in the social services and not-for-profit sectors through her work and volunteering with a number of Ontario colleges, community agencies and non-governmental organizations.  Suzanne is engaged with many science communication groups, including the World Federation of Science Journalists and the Banff Centre Science Communication program.  She is also the Founding Chair of the Science Media Centre of Canada. 

Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law & Justice and Psychology from Laurentian University, an Advanced Management Certificate from McGill, and an Honours Diploma in Social Sciences from Cambrian College.  To each of the positions she has held she brought strong human relations and interpersonal relationship skills to achieving her success. In her private life, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchild, curling and travelling. 
 

MARION GROBB FINKLESTEIN

Marion Grobb Finkelstein is a Communication Specialist who helps organizations communicate to connect better with their employees, clients and colleagues. She has presented to audiences in the United States, in Europe and across Canada. She served as a Director of Communications for many years in various Canadian federal departments, national museums, and at Canadian and American international airports.

In 2007, Marion received the “Award for Leadership in Service Innovation” from the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada, as a member of the team “OPERATION TIM HORTONS”. Specifically, she was recognized for overseeing the communications associated with establishing the first-ever Tim Hortons coffee outlet in Kandahar Airfield for the Canadian Forces and allied forces in Afghanistan.

Marion Grobb Finkelstein has orchestrated national marketing campaigns, managed controversial media issues, and produced and hosted award-winning cablevision shows. A national member of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and Global Speakers Federation, Marion is also an award-winning Toastmaster. She has an Honours BAdmin degree, Marketing Research Statement of Achievement, Media Communications Honours certificate, and is True Colors™ and Personality Dimensions™ certified.

As a published author, Marion has contributed to two books, entitled, “Expert Women Who Speak … Speak Out!” and, “The Power of the Platform: Speakers on Success”, featuring well-known authors such as Jack Canfield, Tana Goertz and Brian Tracy.

Operating on the principle that better communication leads to better business and better life, Marion shares her expertise and experience with clients of both small and large organizations.
 

ANN MAX

Ann Max, President of Productive to the Max, is known for her lively, engaging and performance-driven approach to productivity and performance enhancement. Her information-packed presentations are grounded on solid experience in Organizational Development, Human Resources and Administration, and are guaranteed to deliver skills, techniques and concrete actions that can be directly put to use.

With a strong commitment and deep understanding of her subject, she immediately develops a rapport with staff and management at all levels. As an effective coach, skillful facilitator, inspirational trainer, empowering mentor or motivational speaker, she addresses current challenges with an engaging style that immediately creates trust and rapport. Personal and professional lives benefit from her wise counsel, ability to instill confidence, realistic approach and lively sense of humour.

Ann publishes a monthly e-newsletter, MaxTips! which is distributed electronically to thousands of subscribers. She is the author of a Time Management Guide for Physicians (through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons), which will be distributed to every physician in Canada and forms the basis of a professional learning program.

She is a National member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and the International Federation of Professional Speakers and is currently working on a series of webinars and e-learning strategies soon to be offered on-line.
 

JEFF MOFFAT

Jeff Moffatt is the Vice-President of Client Services, Right Management, based in the Ottawa/Kanata offices. Jeff is a business professional with extensive managerial and executive experience in a number of different industries including human resources, real estate, entertainment and technology. He brings a flair for creative thinking and problem solving and an ability to motivate and engage those around him. He is widely recognized for his thought-leadership and a perspective on business and life that is truly unique.

Jeff’s professional background includes life as both an entrepreneur and executive. It is this ability to view the world through a different lens that makes his insights so interesting. He began his career in the real estate industry where he founded a successful development company while still in University. He was actively involved in acquiring and developing award-winning commercial and residential real estate. Jeff’s real estate experience led him to key roles in the telecommunications and technology industry to assist in the construction of network infrastructure with Rogers Communications as well as Shaw Communications. In these positions he managed numerous, large scale projects with national scope. Jeff further developed his management skills in the role of Vice-President of JetNet, now a Bell Canada company.

Since joining Right Management in 2006, Jeff has played a key role in growing Right’s business and in managing key relationships with international clients such as Cognos/IBM, Mitel, Nortel, and Alcatel-Lucent. His multi-dimensional skills, experience and firm belief that a person’s life and career should be an adventure, make him an individual who is able to provide stories and perspective with credibility and authenticity.
 

SUZANNE NOURSE

Suzanne Nourse is the founder and director of The Protocol School of Ottawa. She provides customized seminars and workshops to executives and organizations wishing to increase their self-confidence and outclass the competition.

Suzanne has ten years experience as an educator. Prior to beginning her company, The Protocol School of Ottawa, Suzanne taught at Algonquin College and Mican Business College in Ottawa.

Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University. With a Teaching Certificate specializing in adult learners, she has taught English as a Second Language, Interpersonal Skills, Interview Techniques, and Business Communications. Earlier years as an X-Ray Technologist provided the foundation for her medical office professionalism program. A further step in better preparing individuals for the business arena was training and certification by The Protocol School of Washington as a Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant.

Suzanne offers social and business etiquette, children’s etiquette, international protocol, dining seminars, medical/dental professionalism, and the delights of afternoon tea to organizations and groups. She also provides individual consultations and instruction. She is passionate about restoring civility in our society.
 

MARGARET PEARCY

Margaret Pearcy has been working in the field of communications and public affairs for over 25 years. 

Since 1999, Margaret has been the Director of Communications and Consultations for the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Canada's federal regulator of financial institutions and some 1400 private pension plans. 

Her career has also included similar responsibilities working for a federal Crown corporation, and while in the private sector, she opened the Ottawa office for a major Canadian public relations firm. 

She is a long-time volunteer member of the advisory committee for the Public Relations Program at Algonquin College, which she now chairs, and is a member and previous chair of the Resource Development Committee for Cornerstone, Ottawa's only housing facility for homeless women.  Margaret is an accredited member of the Canadian Public Relations Society.

 

Make sure to mark June 2nd, Productivity Summit 2010 in your Calendar. Reserve your seat now!

Where:	Hampton Inn, 100 Coventry Road Ottawa
When:	June 2, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mini-Continental, Breaks and Luncheon provided
Pricing:	$350 (including GST)
Information:	Call 613-594-4533 Email info@productivetothemax.com

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