January 2007 Educate • Entertain • Inspire   

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Who Will be Hot in 2007?
Our Picks for 3 Speakers to Watch in The Coming Year

Allan Gregg
It's likely an election year in Canada, and no one is better able to help your audience understand the big picture of politics than Allan Gregg, the chairman of The Strategic Counsel, Canada's leading market research and polling firm. His speeches give audiences the latest on the political machinations in Ottawa; he then applies them, in a customized presentation, to your specific business and industry. In a year when Ottawa is going to matter more than ever, he's definitely someone to listen to.


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Bruce Kirkby
With another season of adventure behind him, Bruce has new stories to tell and ideas to share in his multimedia-rich presentations. Once again he will take us inside his unique world of travel and adventure. Drawing on his amazing experiences from around the world, Kirkby, the author of two bestselling books, delivers to audiences unforgettable and highly practical lessons on teamwork and the pursuit of excellence.

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Michael Furdyk
2007 is shaping up to be the year in which the networked economy of mass collaboration really comes into its own—the world of Youtube, MySpace, Wikipedia and a host of other new business models. Michael Furdyk is Canada's most knowledgeable guide to this emerging side of the online world. Possessing a brilliant mind and strong business savvy, Michael connects the dots between the world of emerging technologies and what it means for your business or industry.


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Tom Wujec's Latest Offering - A Customized "Knowledge Map" for Your Conference
An Incredible Value-Added Product for Your Attendees


In his exciting new program, innovation expert Tom Wujec offers a wonderful value-added option for your attendees —a "Knowledge Map" of your event. In an opening keynote, he sets the stage for your conference. He then attends sessions throughout, recording each speaker's key points into idea illustrations. He also leads a series of interactive activities where the audience arranges these images (as well as their own) into useful idea maps to find out which ideas created the most insight, and where they can be applied. To end the conference, Wujec presents his sketches to recall the full range of topics presented and to reflect on any trends and patterns that have emerged.

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The Politics of Weather
Speakers Who Can Explain the Science and the Politics of Climate Change in Canada


Tim Flannery
Author of international bestseller The Weather Makers: How Man is Changing The Climate and What it Means for Life on Earth.

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John Ibbitson
Globe and Mail Political Affairs Columnist, and someone who can explain the political jockeying, gamesmanship, and possible impact of the environment portfolio on Canadian politics.

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Guy Dauncey:
Author of Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change -- Guy provides business audiences with practical and economically sound approaches to environmental issues.

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Lyn Heward's Latest Topic A Must for Today's Businesses
Learn the HR Secrets of Cirque du Soleil

In her new presentation, Lyn Heward explores Cirque du Soleil’s innovative approach to human resources, an approach that has made it not just a world leader in the entertainment field, but also a showcase for human resources management at its most innovative. With anecdotes and hard-won lessons, Heward touches on the most important issues in HR today—recruitment, talent management, training, team building, and leadership development
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Contents

3 Speakers to Watch in 2007

Win a Free Copy of Nicholas Sparks' Dear John

Let Tom Wujec Build A Customized "Knowledge Map" of Your Conference

Farley Flex Has Major Impact on Audience - Wins Rave Review

The Politics of Weather - Key Insights on the Political and Scientific Aspects of Climate Change

A New Topic from Lyn Heward - HR Practices from Cirque du Soleil


Win a Free Copy of Dear John, The Latest Bestseller from Nicholas Sparks

Dear John

Nicholas Sparks has over 50 million copies of his books in print, making him one of the world's most successful living authors. His latest release, Dear John, debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list, and has remained in its top ten ever since. If you would like a free copy of the book, just write us at info@thelavinagency.com, and if you're one of the first three people to respond, we'll send it to you! To find out more about Nicholas Sparks, click below:

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Farley Flex: In One Word: "Phenomenal"

Farley Flex

Farley Flex is turning heads in this country—as both a judge on Canadian Idol as well as a speaker of remarkable character and dignity. A glowing review from his latest presentation:

"You had an amazing message and your charismatic nature as presenter slammed that message into [the students'] hearts. It was truly awesome to have the connection you had with the kids in spite of your celebrity status and larger-than-life persona. Without a doubt it was the most positive and realistic presentation that our students heard. You accomplished so much in your very brief time with us. I can't say enough about the impact you had, so I will end simply with—Phenomenal!"

If you would like to bring Farley Flex to your next event, please contact your Lavin agent.


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