May 2006 Educate • Entertain • Inspire   

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Tim Pychyl Joins Lavin Roster
Award Winning Professor Speaks About The Pursuit of Excellence and Personal Well-being

We are thrilled to introduce a compelling new voice to our clients: Carleton University Psychology Professor Tim Pychyl. A renowned expert in the field of personality psychology, Tim has transformed his academic work into a highly engaging, informative, and practical talk for corporate and association audiences.

Tim's emphasis is on self-understanding, practical advice, and tools for change that will provide your audience with tactics to increase goal achievement, personal productivity, and well-being. For more information on Tim, click on the link below:

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Silken Laumann's New Book A Hit
Child's Play A National Bestseller

Canadian Olympic legend Silken Laumann can add best-selling author to her list of accomplishments. Silken's new book, Child's Play: Rediscovering the Joy of Play in Our Families and Communities, is a national bestseller. The book is a call for action, an inspirational guide to reconnecting with our kids, and an introduction to inspiring examples for building safe, supportive communities and healthy schools. For more information on Silken Laumann, click on the link below:

 

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Bruce Kirkby Featured in Calgary Herald Article
Canada's Leading Adventurer Interviewed Prior to Public Lecture

Adventure photographer, author, and speaker Bruce Kirkby thrilled a 600-person, standing room-only audience as part of the Enmax-Thomas Wood Distinguished Speakers Series in Calgary. After the event a reporter from The Calgary Herald caught up with Bruce to ask him some questions about his life of adventure. To read a copy of the interview, please click on the link below
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Calgary Herald Interview with Bruce Kirkby

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Supply Teacher By Day—Comedian By Night: Steve Brinder the Perfect Choice for Education Events
Comedian Funny and Inspiring at the Same Time

Few entertainers have as much in common with their audiences as Steve Brinder does when he performs for educators. A brilliant and successful standup comedian, Steve is also a supply teacher for the Toronto District School Board. A perfect choice for any event, Steve is particularly effective with audiences of educators. His brand of gentle humour, drawing on his experiences in the classroom, is wildly entertaining, but also uplifting and affirming.

For more information on booking Steve for your next event, call your Lavin Agent, or click on the link below, which also includes a short clip of Steve's performance.

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Contents

An Exciting New Addition to The Speaking Circuit - Carleton Psychology Prof Tim Pychyl

Farley Flex Wraps Up Canadian Idol Auditions

Silken Laumann's New Book a National Bestseller

Olympic Great Pierre Lueders Joins Lavin Agency Roster

Bruce Kirkby Featured in Calgary Herald Article

Steve Brinder Rocks The House With Education Audiences

 

Farley Flex Finishes Grueling Cross-country Auditions For Canadian Idol

Farley Flex

Music promoter, television star, and inspirational speaker Farley Flex recently completed a grueling cross-country audition tour for the 2006 version of Canadian Idol. Fans of the hit show love Farley for his cool persona and gentle encouragement of the contestants. For many of our clients, Farley has come to be known as an outstanding speaker—someone who shares stories and practical advice on finding and nurturing your own talents, as well as the talents of those around you.

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Canadian Winter Olympian Pierre Lueders Joins Lavin Roster

Pierre Lueders

Bobsledder Pierre Lueders is without a doubt one of Canada's greatest amateur athletes. A four-time Olympian, Lueders has won both Gold and Silver medals, as well as seven World Championship Medals, and a staggering 69 World Cup podium finishes. It is this incredible longevity and career greatness that make his keynote presentations so interesting for business audiences. Drawing on his experiences, Pierre helps his listeners to understand what it takes to be great at what you do—not just once, but again and again, over the long-haul.

To get more information on Pierre Lueders, please call your Lavin Agent, or click on the link below:

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