Richard W. Pound is a lawyer, athlete, author and university leader, and is internationally renowned as a staunch defender of ethical standards in amateur and professional sports.  A member of the International Olympic Committee since 1978 and founding Chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Pound has embodied the spirit of voluntary public service in a distinguished career in public and sports administration.  Among his accolades, Time magazine selected him as one of the 100 most influential people of 2005.  Pound is a senior partner with the Montréal law firm Stikeman Elliot LLP and Chancellor Emeritus of McGill University.

Mr Pound will be the Opening Speaker for the Conference.

 

Linda Edgecombe, CSP is an internationally renowned, award-winning humorous speaker, trainer and consultant.  She is a best-selling author who energizes every room as she leads people to loosen up, lighten the load and laugh.  Her audiences are motivated and shown how they can shift their perspectives on life, work and themselves.  Change has never been this painless!

As a professional, with a degree in Physical Education, Linda brings 20 years of Recreation, Employee Wellness, Lifestyle and Corporate Consulting experience to her programs and her clients.  She was a consultant for PARTICIPATION promoting healthy living to Canadians and is known for being one of the country's most popular speakers.  She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal as an expert in "Shifting Perspectives".

In addition to being the Closing Session speaker, Ms. Edgecombe will also be offering an educational session during the conference.

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