Chris Sheetz

Chris Scheetz spent the past 35 years living his dream working at his favourite radio station in every role and influencing the community he lives in. He's never forgotten his country's "farm kid" roots and feels like they continue to have a great influence on his life and career. Chris has raised millions of dollars for charity in many unique ways, helping his community rally for people in need. He has a unique journey to share that will inspire audiences to reach for their dreams and never give up and also help them find creative ways to make this world a better place. He closed the chapter at CISN COUNTRY earlier this year and has started his second chapter hoping to continue to make a difference in the community.

Opening Keynote

Dr. Lisa Bélanger

Mental well-being is our most valuable asset, both at home and work. An award-winning CEO, behavioural change expert, and high-performance specialist Dr. Lisa Bélanger shows leaders and their teams how to apply today’s leading-edge scientific research to maximize their mental capacity for optimal performance. She helps close the gap between intention and action, resulting in long-term change and a greater competitive advantage. 

Bélanger holds a PhD in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist. She is the founder and CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm that leverages science to help leaders develop the skills, habits, and work design for practical and sustainable behaviour change, team engagement, and shifts in workplace culture. 

Prior to COVID-19, Bélanger traveled the world to explore workplace culture, leadership, and the ability to destress from work on a global level. Pulling from her data and lived experience, she created and hosts the popular podcast, Work Less, Produce More. 

Bélanger is the author of two books: Inspire Me Well: Finding Motivation to Take Control of Your Health and A Cup of Mindfulness for the Busy and Restless. She is also the founder of Knight’s Cabin, a national charity offering wellness programming to cancer survivors.

Closing Keynote

Jody Urquhart

A highly sought- after speaker, Jody Urquhart is passionate about spreading the message of the importance of fun and meaningful work. 

A humorous and inspirational motivational speaker and a former stand- up comedian, Jody is a featured guest speaker for the GE Healthcare Tip-TV program, broadcast in over 2600 healthcare facilities. Her recruitment insights and expertise earned her the 2008 Bronze Award in the 29th Annual Telly Awards for excellence in programming this presentation.

Jody is author of the book All Work & No SAY. Her mission is to help motivate people to derive more meaning, fun and satisfaction from their work.