SPEAK UP - TALK SERIES
Corporate Consiousness and Wellness Summit

December 1st 2018 - 9AM-5PM

Downtown Vancouver

Healthy Lunch Provided

Our Mission
Welcome to the SPEAK UP Talk series. Our goal and mission is to end stigma, and needless suffering to those in silence, through raising awareness in consciousness within our busy culture. What we can't do alone, we CAN do together. Our stories have POWER and it's time to tell your story.

Our Objective
SPEAK UP Talk series is a on going speaker series with 7 powerful speakers hitting the stage. You will hear the most inspirational stories of realness, true grit and perseverance. From those who do not just talk the talk but walk the walk. Take away REAL practical tools you can use and adopt into your life TODAY.

TAKE AWAYS:
- Practical tools and skills you can implement in your life today

- Networking with likeminded people. Meet the worlds best

- Stories from powerful speakers to ignite our soul

- Raise consciousness within ourselves and our workplace

- Understand why corporate wellness progams are essential

- Free lunch and much much more...

OUR SPEAKERS:
Jen Quehl - Speaker, Peak Performance Coach, RMT, Police Officer, Athlete, Personal Trainer
From an early age performance has been an integral part of my life. My professional journey started as a trainer and conditioning coach with a clientele encompassing people from the general population to Olympic and Professional athletes. Wanting to help propel athletes even further in sport I became a Registered Massage Therapist specializing in sport massage. My professional life took a turn when I became a Police Officer. Working through various positions I had the opportunity to expand my skill set and knowledge. Some of the training and proficiencies I achieved include becoming a drug recognition expert, organizing various projects, leading teams, mentoring, law courses, as well as tactical expertise. Alongside policing I maintained my massage and coaching businesses.

My journey bringing me to where I am today was a fight for my life as I battled PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bulimia from traumatic incidences as well as a serious accident while on duty. Life quickly spiraled and I found myself with two choices, get well or lose my life. I stepped up to the biggest fight for my life and failure was not an option. For the years to follow I dove into self-development, studied various therapy and coaching techniques, implemented meditation and mindfulness practices, all of which brought me back to my peak performance.

I know the mindset and grit required to win gold, surpass goals, and not only survive, but thrive in life. Not willing to lie down I unleashed my inner warrior. Now, it’s my purpose to help awaken the warrior in others.



Brad Bruce - Entrepreneur, Speaker, Peak Performance Coach, Behavioral Coach, Corporate Wellness Expert
Started this journey into self development and coaching over 18 years ago now. When I quickly found myself in an executive leadership position at the age of 20 years old climbing the corporate ladder quickly. Now I wasn't just responsible for myself anymore but a team of over 20 employees. I knew that I had to develop myself in many areas in order to continue my path to success but I had no idea how until the day I met my first of many mentors.This would spring board me into launching a career of self development, peak performance training and education. Since than I have helped coach and mentor over 500+ employees in my career.

Part of my journey has been my story from the darkness of mental health and addiction into the shining light of recovery. I found myself in a deep pit of despair with no one or no where to turn to of depression, anxiety and eventually a drug addiction. I was faced with two truths, go to the bitter end or come out fighting for my life. I chose the latter. Since then I have spent years developing and educating myself in different Spiritual-Psycho-Social behavior models. I have helped countless men and woman navigate through their tough journey from darkness to light. Advanced training in Mindfulness Based CBT and other behavior therapy models. Many years of education and development of Mindfulness Meditation practice. Have studied and certified in multiple forms of Peak Performance, Leadership, and Behavioral Change Models.



Paul Henczel - Author, TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur & Storytelling Expert
Paul Henczel experienced a horrific accident of almost being crushed to death and survived to achieve what most would say was impossible. Paul is determined to bring awareness around the stigma of invisible injuries and disabilities. This is an inspiring, heart-felt, and at times, humorous talk that encourages watchers to rise above their circumstances through storytelling. Paul was left with multiple physical, mental and emotional injuries, including PTSD, a traumatic brain injury, nerve damage and more. But, his obstacles have not stopped him from reaching his educational and professional goals, because he believes opportunities create stories and stories create opportunities.

Against all odds he completed his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree and wrote a book about his story "Miracle in a Mill: Crushed Alive!" Paul uses his experiences from overcoming adversity and daily challenges to motivate and empower others through storytelling, and challenges others to do the same. Paul Henczel is the Author of "Miracle in a Mill", and a speaker who lives in Abbotsford. Paul survived certain death to achieve what most would say was impossible. His obstacles have not stopped him from reaching his educational and professional goals, because he believes opportunities create stories and stories create opportunities. Paul is determined to bring awareness around the stigma of invisible injuries and disabilities. Paul uses his experiences from overcoming adversity and daily challenges to motivate and empower others.



Jennifer Singer - Author, Speaker, Holistic Wellness Consultant, PEMF Wellness Consultant
Jennifer Singer, founder of the H.A.P.P.Y. Now Academy, is a passionate, Inspirational, Positive, Speaker, Author, Holistic Wellness Consultant. After 25 years as a Fitness Professional Jennifer is passionate about sharing her "HAPPY in a Heartbeat Now" message that goes soooooooo far beyond exercise.

As a single Mom for 12 years she has discovered what works and what does not and how to thrive and not just survive in any situation. She has worked and lived abroad helping people learn to heal their bodies from the inside and out. Based on her own story and struggles with weight, pain and illness and of seeing her Mom live sick and in a lot of pain too Jennifer has a heart wide open that wants to heal and transform the world.

With 25 years of working as a fitness professional, Certified PEMF Wellness Consultant and Single Mother of 2 Jennifer has discovered what works and also what does not.



Jennifer Henczel - Influence Strategist, Award Winning Leader, Author, Influence Strategist, and Founder of Inspired Influencers Academy and Story Academy
Jennifer Henczel founded Connect Now Business Network in 2012 as a circle of support for business owners. She started with one event and quickly grew the network to multiple chapters throughout the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver, BC Canada area. She created a leadership training program, where she trained other business owners to plug into her system of using networking events to grow their businesses.

She initially created the network after experiencing a tragedy in her own life, and had become stuck behind the screens, as many entrepreneurs can do. Although it was difficult to make the transition, she discovered that we all need connection. As a result, Jennifer has become an advocate for collaboration over competition. She fosters an inclusive culture and encourages people to build their business through building relationships. She believes that people want to connect, and that all humans need deeper connection to thrive.



David Weale - CBD guy, experimenter, seeker. Creator of the Grind Bar and host of CBD Radio podcast. As seen on "Dragons Den".
Dave Weale is the founder of Grounded CBD, a Vancouver based performance nutrition company.

He spent his 20's skiing and biking in the mountains of Whistler, BC; filming, competing and coaching some of the best up and coming athletes in the freeski world. In 2013 after breaking his neck mountain biking, Dave was forced to make a big change in his life’s direction. He then chose to focus more on business and also opened his mind to the world of self development, cannabis, meditation and spirituality.

After studying NLP, life coaching, personal training, reiki, and learning as much as possible about the science of performance, Dave created Grounded CBD in early 2016. Now, a little over two years later, he’s built it up and was acquired by Zenabis, one of the largest licensed producers in Canada. Dave has joined the Zenabis team and still runs Grounded CBD and is focusing on product development, building the brand and does business consulting as well.



Marc Caron - Certified Strategic Interventionist, Leadership Mastery Specialist, Event Management Ninja
Marc is an inspired living coach who is passionate about life and helping others. He has been trained and studied with some of the world’s best in the areas of, Relationships, Health, spirituality, wealth, and leadership. Passionate about life and inspiring others, Marc is committed to serving others in their growth and transformation to live a passionate fulfilled life.

Days after turning 40, I had volunteered for a live Power Within event in Vancouver, B.C, where there were some great inspirational and motivational speakers such as Les Brown, Chris Gardner and one of my all-time favourites…Tony Robbins- It was first time I ever saw him live. The very next day I made a commitment…I began working out and changing my life….I lost 35 pounds in a couple of months and began to get into great shape….I’ve been a little bit up and own over the years, however I have kept off the majority of the weight while living a completely different diet/lifestyle.

What’s next?!? It became truth time. Time to share my message, my story and what I have learned to help and serve in a way that inspires growth and transformation in the lives of others! As my journey continues, I am dedicated to helping and serving others so they too can experience and live a much more fulfilled life, with no extra effort….more happiness, joy and bliss

I am here to serve! Those who have a desire and are committed to living a love filled life of transformation and growth! I am here to share what I have learned to inspire and help others on their path to more love and brighter light!

Finding the Inner peace that already exists within you is your birth right – Lets take the journey to experience it and live it!

OTHER SPEAKERS TBA: SOON


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