Mike Schoenberger is a CEO, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker who explores what it truly means to lead with an open heart.   He is the Founder and CEO of Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd., established in 2000. Since implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in 2017, Sunco has experienced consistent double-digit growth while strengthening a values-driven culture. Mike was recognized for his leadership as a 2022 Leaders in Edmonton award recipient.   As a speaker, Mike’s work centres on Real Human Connection and Radical Love Leadership, inviting leaders to slow down, turn inward, and lead with authenticity and courage. His journey—from a shy young man to a purpose-driven leader—shapes the personal stories he brings to the stage.   Mike is an active member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and serves on the NAIT Mawji Centre Advisory Board. He also mentors founders through Edmonton Unlimited and the University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Service (VMS), and has held past board or committee roles with GSEA Canada, Nanostics, and IMYeg.   Above all, Mike values connection over accolades and finds grounding in nature, meaningful conversation, and time in the mountains with his wife, Jackie.

Sue Donnelly is a Managing Director at KPMG International and the Global Head of Performance Solutions. Her true passion is helping people unlock their own possibilities - bringing practical performance consulting, human‑centered design, and coach‑like leadership to the challenges organizations face today.   Previously, Sue founded PathFinder Solutions, serving clients across industries and now uses this channel to coach senior executives and their teams as they navigate leadership in an AI‑driven world. She is a keynote speaker, curriculum advisor at TMU’s Chang School of Business and is a founding member of Be Uninterrupted, volunteering her time to help women thrive at work and in life. Sue is very happily married and the proud mom of three adult children—her pride, her “prototypes” for how we learn in life, and her hope for the next generation. She also volunteers with Therapeutic Paws of Canada as a Community Volunteer since November 2019.

Juan Lee is a transformational speaker, author of Love Made Simple: A Guide to Inner Contentment and Success. With over 30 years of experience studying the power of love as a guiding principle, Juan helps individuals and organizations develop clarity, confidence, and purpose through a mindset rooted in love. As the founder of Clear Journey Inc., a nonprofit organization inspired by his book, Juan equips people from all walks of life to overcome personal and professional challenges by teaching them how to apply the 7 Attitudes of Love: humility, care, courage, discipline, responsibility, tenacity, and sacrifice.

Michelle Sangster is the Chief Transformation Officer at Alchemy Human Capital, where she helps organizations navigate change and build future-ready workforces. A global leader in human resources strategy, she’s known for driving transformation across industries, aligning people and business goals, and delivering large-scale leadership programs in over 50 countries. With deep expertise in organizational design, private equity turnarounds, and leadership development, Michelle is passionate about empowering individuals and companies to unlock their full potential. Outside of work, she’s a devoted reader, ceramic artist, and dog lover.

Meet Julie Cole — a dynamic entrepreneur, recovered lawyer, and mom of six who traded in her legal career to co-found Mabel’s Labels, the award-winning company that transformed from a basement startup into a multi-million dollar industry leader. As Senior Director of Mabel’s Labels, Julie has helped revolutionize the durable label market while becoming a recognized voice in entrepreneurship, parenting, and women’s leadership. She’s an award-winning businesswoman, best-selling author, and in-demand speaker and media contributor, having appeared on major media outlets including NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, The Marilyn Denis Show, CNN, CP-24, and Breakfast Television. Her written work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Today’s Parent, and more. Julie’s achievements have earned her notable recognition, including the RBC Women of Influence Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Iris Award in Entrepreneurship, to name a few.  Beyond business, Julie is deeply committed to community engagement, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, and advocating for women’s rights. Whether she’s keynoting a conference or navigating the chaos of family life, Julie brings authenticity, humour, and heart to everything she does. Follow Julie for inspiration, real talk, and expert insights into entrepreneurship, parenting, and the power of building something meaningful from the ground up.

A commercial leader in consumer goods, astute at building and driving high-performing teams across companies including Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and currently at Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee.  Beyond the corporate world, Jeff is a father of two bubbly daughters and is a devoted husband who balances personal achievement with community involvement across school programs, mentorship and making daily personal connections.

As the founder and president of Sipology, Tonia steered her manufacturing company to become one of the fastest-growing names in health and wellness, with their matcha blends leading the charge. Her journey hasn’t just been about matcha, though; as a keynote speaker and sales trainer with a knack for public speaking, Tonia is all about sharing what she knows in an informative and engaging way.Tonia had the incredible opportunity to pitch to investors on Dragons' Den, which helped propel Sipology and landed her the title of Canada's #1 female entrepreneur by Chatelaine's W100 in 2016. Speaking at events, Tonia brings her passion for marketing, her love for mental health advocacy, and her entrepreneurial experiences to the forefront, aiming to motivate and empower, especially encouraging women to chase their entrepreneurial dreams.

Since 2020, Stacey has served as the President and CEO of Public Knowledge®. She is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership for the organization, boasting over 25 years of experience in governmental agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Additionally, she has extensive expertise in training development and implementation, leadership assessments and coaching, organizational change management, and organizational development. Stacey earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming and holds certifications as a Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Alan Ashby is a healthcare staffing executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing teams and overseeing nationwide Locum Tenens operations. He has a proven track record in driving strategic growth, optimizing sales and recruiting functions, and building scalable staffing solutions across diverse clinical specialties. Alan’s leadership spans business development, operations, and client delivery within both commercial and government sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University, graduating magna cum laude.    Connect with Stuart Knight here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-knight-human-connection-expert/ and Alan Ashby here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanashby722/

From humble beginnings to becoming a Partner at KPMG, Andrea MacDonald is a force to be reckoned with. With both a CPA and a CA designation, along with a business degree from one of the top schools in the country, she is definitely not your typical corporate leader. By wearing her heart on her sleeve, and believing in the power of showing up as your authentic self on the job, Andrea inspires those within her orbit to push past self imposed limitations, and to reach their true potential. Andrea began her career at KPMG after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Majoring in Accounting. After 5 years of working with KPMG, she has spent some time working in industry at various asset management/ private equity companies. In 2019, she made the decision to return to KPMG working as a Partner in the Asset Management practice. At KPMG, Andrea works on various clients within the asset management industry including private equity, venture capital, hedge fund and mutual funds. She also co-leads KPMG’s campus recruiting team across the GTA. Andrea lives in Toronto with her partner and two young children. Connect with Stuart Knight here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-knight-human-connection-expert/ and Andrea MacDonald here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-macdonald-cpa/