Day One Keynotes
The Wisdom of the Orcas: Indigenous Relational Intelligence as a Blueprint for Climate Adaptation
Inspired by her bestselling Spirits of the Coast and collaborations across science, art, and Indigenous knowledge systems, Nikki shares how orcas offer a blueprint for reimagining our relationship with the planet. Drawing on a decade as a wilderness guide living alongside orcas, she reveals how relational intelligence, biodiversity, decolonization, and regenerative approaches can transform how we live, lead, and belong on Earth.
Redefining Possible: Lessons for Taking on the World
Taylor Lindsay-Noel's life transformed after a life-altering accident that left her paralyzed into a powerful journey of resilience. The nationally recognized Canadian gymnast, bound for the 2012 Olympics, became a successful entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the thriving tea company Cup of Té.
Day Two Keynotes
The Power of Perception: Own Your Story
Yan Markson reveals how flow state, growth mindset, and self‑reinvention expand your “zone of possibilities” to spot opportunities, innovate, and thrive. Blending behavioural psychology, cognitive science, and live mentalism, this interactive keynote shows how perception and intention drive measurable success and lasting ownership of your story.
The Edge of Compassion: Key Tools to Stay Grounded
Françoise explores why some people thrive under pressure and how research‑backed, learnable skills can sustain psychological health and well‑being in complex, high‑impact work. Together, we examine career‑sustaining behaviours, compassionate care in practice, and why it’s time to rethink “compassion fatigue” to build work that is both meaningful and sustainable.