Leadership Speaker Series
The Staff Leadership Development Team began as a collection of City of Coquitlam employees. They attended Leadership classes and wished to continue their learning and development through the formation of a Leadership group to discuss topics of interest, opportunities for change and personal development.
During these discussions the team decided to plan and implement a series of high-profile lectures that would be available to the public to help promote leadership and personal development.
This project grew to include employees from all City departments who had not participated in the Leadership classes.
Vision & Mission
We are a collaborative group committed to achieving extraordinary personal and professional development while inspiring and motivating positive change throughout our diverse communities.
Upcoming Speakers
March 27, 2012
John Furlong - CEO of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Living Leadership based on VANOC's five core values: Trust, Team, Excellence, Sustainability and Creativity
As CEO, John Furlong was the leader behind the team that organized and delivered the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to positive reviews the world over. Helping to contribute to a better, stronger Canada has always been one of Furlong’s most resolute personal goals - he envisioned from the earliest days that the Games would be a real nation builder helping to improve the fabric of Canadian society. IOC President Jacques Rogge remarked about how Vancouver had taken on the Games in a way that was ‘unheard of in the Olympic movement,’ and considered them as belonging to all of Canada, not surprised that the Games had become a catalyst for national unity.
Furlong’s service to sport has landed him with numerous community awards, and in 2009, The Globe and Mail voted him as Canada’s Most Influential Sport Figure. On September 15, John Furlong received the Order of Canada for demonstrating sporting excellence to the world.
Furlong on values-based leadership: "If you are asking people to do things that they don't believe they can do, they have to trust you, care deeply and be truly connected to a meaningful vision."
When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
Tickets
Individual: $25.00 each
Groups of 10 or more: $20.00 each
Evergreen Cultural Centre Box Office
Phone: 604-927-6555
Online: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Event Information: 604-927-6761
Presented by:
City of Coquitlam | Smithrite Disposal Ltd. | TASK Construction Management | Coquitlam Centre
Previous Speaker
Trevor Linden - Former NHL All-Star and Olympian - November 22, 2011
Trevor Linden is one of the most adored and respected hockey players of all time. Linden's NHL career spanned over 19 years, four teams, two All-Star games, and the Nagano Olympic Games. He was the youngest captain of the Vancouver Canucks, was a crucial part of all of the teams for which he played and as elected President of the NHL Players Association in June 1998, he was actively involved in negotiations that ended the 2004-05 lockout.
Linden retired on July 11, 2008 after a remarkable 19 seasons, and more than 1300 games, and has been dedicating his time to humanitarian efforts, and contributing to his charity, the Trevor Linden Foundation.
Trevor Linden has been recognized as a respected leader on and off the ice and will share his insight on leadership and teamwork. Known as one of the most refined players in professional hockey, Trevor Linden has built his stellar reputation on his excellent hockey skills and diplomatic demeanour.
Raffi Cavoukian - Singer, Author, Founder of Child Honouring - March 2011
Raffi Cavoukian is a renaissance man, a recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations' Earth Achievement Award, known to millions simply as Raffi: a renowned Canadian songwriter and performer, author and entrepreneur, once called "the most popular children's entertainer in the western world" (Washington Post). His CDs, books and videos have sold over 15 million copies in Canada and the US.
At our event, Raffi Cavoukian spoke about creating a viable future: a restorative, child-friendly world for ourselves and generations to come. His original philosophy, Child Honouring, is gaining support among eminent thinkers as a systemic remedy for addressing the major issues of our time. Raffi Cavoukian's evolution brings him to the world stage with a bold new paradigm for global change, with an idea whose time has come. He is a passionate advocate for a child’s right to live free of commercial exploitation.
Simon Jackson – The Power of One - November 2010
Time Magazine’s Hero for the Planet, Simon Jackson, is the 26-year-old founder and Chairman of the 6 million strong, Spirit Bear Youth Coalition and Executive Producer of the forth-coming Hollywood animated movie, The Spirit Bear. Through his 13 years of working to save BC’s endangered white Kermode or spirit bear, Simon has become a model of the power of one.
Jackson gained the support of such high profile figures as Dr. Jane Goodall, J.K. Rowling, and the Backstreet Boys in the process that helped make the Youth Coalition the world’s largest youth-led environmental movement with a global network of more than 6 million in over 70 countries.
Today, two-thirds of the spirit bear’s last intact habitat has been set aside for protection as part of what was the largest land protection measure in North American history, while one third remains threatened. To help protect the remaining habitat, Jackson co-founded Helade Productions to produce, along with the same team responsible for the Lion King, a Hollywood CGI animated movie – The Spirit Bear – slated for worldwide theatrical release.
In the telling of his unique story, Simon illustrated how he overcame roadblocks and skeptics to help make the spirit bear one of the world’s foremost environmental issues. The lessons he learned and the insight he gained is not just the recipe to save the spirit bear, but a tool kit for action for anyone – especially youth – who want to make a difference in our world. Simon’s message was inspirational, motivational, and educational.
Margaret Trudeau - Mental Health Issues - May 2010
Margaret Trudeau became the youngest Prime Minister's wife in Canadian history when she married Pierre Elliot Trudeau at the age of 22. She has led a rich and interesting life by raising five children and travelling the country and the world extensively.
For all her adult life, Margaret Trudeau suffered from the debilitating effects of her bipolar condition. After seeking medical treatment that has given her life balance and happiness, she advocates strongly on mental health issues, helping people overcome the stigma of mental illness that often prevents sufferers from getting help.
In her candid keynote, Margaret spoke about her life experiences, the challenges she faced being in the public eye and how she came to overcome bipolar disorder.
Margaret told wonderful stories along with a strong, clear message on the importance of finding balance of mind, body and spirit. Her message was one of strength, resilience and redefining one's goals.
Cassie Campbell - Leadership and Teamwork - October 2009
At age five, Cassie Campbell laced up her first pair of skates. As the former Captain of Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team and a heroine of Canadian sport, she has taken part in three Winter Olympic Games. Bold, dynamic, and passionate, Cassie draws on her accomplishments as the captain of the gold-medal winning Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team to explore the themes of leadership, teamwork, motivation, and determination. A lively, passionate, and engaging speaker, she knows firsthand about the key roles that teamwork, determination, and great leadership play at the most challenging times.
Mike Harcourt – Sustainable Cities and Communities - June 2009
As a former premier of British Columbia, Mayor of Vancouver and City Councilor, Mike Harcourt helped British Columbia earn its reputation as one of the most livable places in the world. His focus on conservation and sustainable development - and his resolve to contribute to the transformation of cities and communities around the world - has played a significant role in promoting quality of life for those in Canada and abroad. Harcourt’s work to preserve an ecosystem bordering both British Columbia and Alaska was applauded by Al Gore.
Peter Legge – Five Smooth Stones: Ammunition for Personal Change - March 2009
In the famed biblical story David and Goliath, all it took for young David to slay the giant was five smooth stones, a sling, and a lot of focus. In his acclaimed seminar, Five Smooth Stones, Peter Legge used this timeless tale of triumph over adversity as a vehicle for exploring what it takes to prevail in life and in business. One of the great storytellers of our time, with an amazing capacity to entertain audiences while conveying a powerful message, Peter talked about the five key elements necessary to overcoming obstacles and realizing your full potential:
- Leadership - Learn how to take command of your life and live each day to the fullest.
- Motivation - Harness the power of the will to succeed and learn how to stay motivated.
- Perseverance - Stand firm, believe in yourself, and never give up.
- Personal Development - Cultivate the skills you need, and learn how to make continuous personal growth part of your life.
- Success - See yourself as a success and you will be a success.