Forum North

      Kate Davis
      Balancing Life with Humour

      We Are All Jugglers and the First Ball to Drop is Usually Our Own... Kate Davis has the unique ability to find humour in any situation and to offer creative  solutions to defuse the frustrations in the home and workplace. Kate's generous insight and outspoken character, provides a powerful combination to help organizations empower their staff with effective tools for managing stress and sustaining motivation
     Between our jobs, home, relationships with family, friends and co-workers learning how to balance our busy life demands a strong sense of Personal Development and most importantly a Sense of Humour.
     People who attend Kate's session leave with an understanding of practical techniques for refueling, rediscovering and reengaging their true selves. Learning to use humour as an instrument of communication creates an atmosphere of compassion, caring and productivity.

Tim Cork
Netgiving takes the Work out of Networking

Attitude ...It's the first thing you bring into the room. Tim Cork wants you to recognize the power of attitude and first impressions and recognize that giving starts the receiving process. He will challenge you to learn how to network/netgive effortlessly every day and show you how networking will enhance career security and advancement in today's challenging work environment.  Tim will provide networking communication tools and techniques that you can use immediately to network with your fellow delegates.

Tim Cork's career spans 25 years in the hi-tech, commercial real estate and communications industry. He has extensive expertise in major sales initiatives, strategic alliances , people and change. He is known as "the Networking Guru" by the Globe and Mail and "The Career Guru" by the Toronto Sun and Star; he educates, entertains and shares his wisdom with thousands every year.

      Carolyn Bennett
      Where There's Humour, There's Hope: Addiction, Recovery and Fun

      Can't imagine life without booze? Wouldn't know how to celebrate without a beer in hand? Carolyn will show you how to find the funny in the everyday without being chemically altered. By sharing her own story, she'll take you on the emotional roller coaster of hitting bottom, regaining stability and thriving drug and alcohol free. Carolyn is a passionate advocate of mental health and will inspire you to take fun seriously. Spoiler alert - this story has a happy ending.

     Carolyn Bennett is a writer, playwright and comedian. She has performed at Yuk Yuks, the Laugh Resort, Absolute Comedy and at Just for Laughs. She has written and consulted for several TV Shows including This Hour Has 22 minutes, Air Farce and Odd Job Jack. Carolyn is also a sought-after speaker on addictions and recovery. Her sense of humour and experience combine for a powerful message of hope.

 
     Corrie Pitzer
     The Seven Delusions in Disaster-Prone Organizations

      Organizations are like the Titanic: our delusions let us enter dangerous waters at full speed, ignoring obvious signs of impending catastrophe. This address analyses seven delusions in disaster-prone organizations, many of whom you will have heard of in recent news - and possibly yours...
     Corrie Pitzer is a specialist in behavioural safety and strategy safety management, and is the leading consultant in his field throughout Australia, North America, South America and South Africa. His work is based on extensive research which resulted in his establishing a new concept in safety: (Risk) Competency-based Safety (CBS).
     His company, SAFEmap International, is today regarded as the leading consultancy in this field, with several international organizations utilizing his expertise. Among their clients are some of the largest mining companies in the world.