Theme: Beyond Boundaries

Life has a way of imposing boundaries - they might be societal norms, limitations of knowledge, or constraints within our professions. These boundaries, while often useful, can also limit our vision and potential. Hence, we invite you all to join us on a journey beyond these traditional borders. "Beyond Boundaries" is a purposefully broad and open-ended theme. It's designed to accommodate a rich diversity of perspectives, experiences, and interpretations. This could mean challenging the status quo to ignite innovation, venturing into the unknown for a wider perspective, or even pushing the confines of human understanding to redefine the realm of the possible.

St. Andrew's College
15800 Yonge St.
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 3H7
Canada

Amy Ballantyne

Executive Coach and Workplace Wellness Trainer

Amy Ballantyne is an Executive Wellness & Life Coach with 14 years of experience. She is an international speaker, trainer, accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation, best-selling author and host of the podcast: Power To The People Pleasers. She co-creates transformational change for her 1:1 clients and speaks to corporations, inspiring a shift towards optimal well-being in both work and life. Her mission is to inspire 10,000 humans to embrace their worthiness and release the daily overwhelm, pressure and stress that is preventing them from living the life they desire.

Ayo Owodunni

Management Consultant & City Councillor in the City of Kitchener

Ayo Owodunni is a city councillor and management consultant who brings over 10 years of experience in coaching, training and strategic direction to enterprise-level clients looking to achieve big-picture goals while also focusing on diversity and inclusion. His approach combines expertise, personal stories and humour-all intended to break barriers and facilitate communication. Ayo has had a chance to work with renowned companies such as Spotify, Canada Life, Microsoft, CBC, Thomson Reuters, CIBC, TMX Group and Hydro One, to name a few. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Ayo also shares his immigrant experience and helpful advice through radio segments on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and CityNews Kitchener. Ayo teaches Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation at Conestoga College in Kitchener. He is the co-author of the book Values, Culture, Period - Redefining the Value of Values to Drive Business Results. The Book is available on amazon.ca.

E. Sunny McGaw

Explorer + Entrepreneur

With Honours Degrees in Art History and Fine Arts from Western University and additional studies in Switzerland, Sunny McGaw's academic background is as diverse as her professional trajectory. Starting as a sports instructor in the Caribbean and Mexico, she cultivated a passion for global cultures and embracing challenges. Over two decades, Sunny has held significant roles in marketing for iconic Canadian brands, including Loblaw, Starbucks, and TIFF. Now, she's channelled her expertise into coaching female entrepreneurs, focusing on marketing strategies and mindset shifts crucial for success. Beyond her professional roles, she's a global traveller, having backpacked around the world with her family. Sunny's talks inspire audiences to explore beyond their comfort zones, both professionally and personally.

Jacquie Monig

Explorer, Traveller, Live Your Dream Coach, Financial Services Manager

Jacquie Monig is the author of Amazon Bestseller Lipstick, Life & Motorcycles that shows readers how she moved beyond internal and external constraints to go full throttle on an adventure of self-discovery. Her business, Jack Life, encourages women to pursue their dreams. Jacquie's experience pushing boundaries started with a policing career as young woman, when equality on the force wasn't a reality. She changed gears to go beyond the security of a pension to enter the male-dominated world of Auto Finance. She's an award-winning Business Manager that has worked with GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda and Toyota. Experiencing burnout at the height of her financial success, she made a drastic decision to go on an epic journey and found a key to unlock boundaries. Winner of the 2010 Rider of the Year Max Award at the Toronto International Motorcycle Show, Jacquie Monig continues her quest to move beyond the shackles and constraints of her own mind and help others to do the same.

Matt Jaekel

Educator

As an educator at St. Andrew's College, one of Matt's passions is making economics and financial literacy meaningful and engaging. Nine years ago, he transitioned from a career in wealth management to education, and as soon as he stepped into the classroom, he never looked back. He considers himself lucky to do what he loves for a living. Matt also promotes learning outside the school environment and has developed financial education content for charities, start-ups and large educational organizations. One of Matt's resources, "The Realistic Affordability Budget," has been featured in the Globe and Mail. When not teaching in the classroom, Matt can most likely be found coaching tennis on his school or neighbourhood courts, as he enjoys mentoring young athletes and participating in his community.

Michael Gibben

Business Coach (for Tutors)

Certified teacher and coach, Michael transitioned from classroom teaching to private tutoring, where he felt more effective. Battling burnout and anxiety, he founded I.M. Success Tutoring in 2011. Overcoming early struggles and self-doubt, the company became a six-figure business by 2017, ranking among Toronto's top-rated tutoring services. After 8 years, Michael shifted to business coaching through Coach for Tutors, helping others build successful tutoring practices. He also authored two e-books, hosts a podcast, and speaks at global tutoring events.

Mike Caldwell

The Marketing Medic

Mike Caldwell, also known as 'the Marketing Medic,' is a multi-faceted professional with a unique blend of experience in emergency medical services and Empathic Marketing®. He started his career as a paramedic, serving for 12 years, and then pivoted to become a marketing strategist with a focus on genuine, empathic connections. Author of the Amazon Best Selling book 'Empathic Marketing®,' Mike has a proven track record of helping businesses and authors achieve their goals through a human-centred approach. His marketing principles extend beyond the boardroom and into everyday life, a testament to his belief in the transformative power of empathy. Living off-grid in a home he personally converted from a sawmill, Mike is an advocate for sustainable living, community development, and the well-being of rescue animals. At 54, he's a dynamic figure who challenges us to reconsider how we interact in an increasingly digital and automated world, both in business and our personal lives.

Vincent Mirabelli

Principal Research Director

With a background in Strategic Business Analysis and Organizational Development, Vincent is every organization’s “secret agent” for saving time, money, energy and people. Named a top 10 thought leader on Culture, Change, and Business Management by Thinkers360. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®). Through keynote speaking & customized workshops, Vincent empowers leaders and organizations to develop cultures of high performance and continuous improvement while working with clients across diverse industries and sectors. Vincent believes “that’s the way it’s always been done” are the seven deadliest words in business today. As an agent of change, Vincent seeks to help audiences understand the “why” behind the problem and then initiate action to enact change as required.