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General Sessions

Start With Why
Monday, November 16, 09:15 - 10:30




Heath Slawner
Success depends not only on what you do, but WHY you do it.

Because the WHY acts like a lighthouse that guides us toward success, fulfillment and satisfaction, it’s imperative to be clear about why we're here, where we're going, who we serve and how we're getting there. With this deepened awareness on what really matters, people start to feel valued, fulfilled, and trust is built. In this session, inspired by Simon Sinek’s best-selling books, “Start With Why” and “Leaders Eat Last”, Heath will show why trust and purpose – based on a palpable concern for others – are at the centre of it all.


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Crystal Ball Gazing: Trends with Benefits
Monday, November 16, 15:30 - 16:30




Daniel Levine, Director, The Avant-Guide Institute
Corporate travel professionals need to know what will be, not just what is now. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an exhilarating look forward towards the most spectacular and trends that are just around the bend. Packed with great examples of where contemporary culture is headed, this fun presentation by one of the world’s best known trend experts will take a one-of-a-kind look at the profound changes that are dramatically re-shaping the lives of businesspeople, along with a prescription of how you can benefit from these changes.


Industry Perspective:

Sandy Albrecht
Director of Strategic Partnerships
HRS


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The Sharing Economy and Business Travel
Tuesday, November 17, 08:30 - 09:45


Moderator: Christina Woronchak, Vice President National Business Development at American Express GBT
A new generation of sharing economy innovators are making inroads with travelers including but not limited to ride-sharing alternatives to taxis and limos or accommodation sharing alternatives to hotels and B&Bs. Business travelers are experimenting with the sharing economy providers and programs catered specifically to them, and these innovations have caught the attention of the industry from coast to coast. Learn more firsthand about the sharing economy programs along with perspectives from travel program owners who determine the possibilities and fit for their business travelers.

Participants:
Geoff Parsons, Chief Procurement Officer, Deloitte Management Services LP
Dorian Stonie, Sr. Manager Global Travel, salesforce.com


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Jacinthe Ladouceur
Vice President & General Manager
American Express Global Business Travel - Canada


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On Your Marks, Breathe, Sing
The DNA of Performance
Tuesday, November 17, 11:45-13:00




Anne Bisson
Anne Bisson approaches life with infectious enthusiasm. Perseverance and entrepreneurship combined with her winning personality has landed her in the spotlight throughout her career as a teacher, actress, TV host, musician, and producer. Performance in the workplace is pressure. Through the use of practical tools and tips, Anne demonstrates, with a dash of humour and scientific knowledge, how workplace stresses and lifestyle choices can be realigned. You will be inspired and ready to increase your efficiency in all that you do!





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