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Where's the growth? 2011 and Beyond
February 16, 2011
Well into the New Year, our last attempts at overly ambitious resolutions out the door, the focus can now be on opportunities for growth, capitalizing on change and strategizing for success. In order to...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day
February 9, 2011
Today is a very special day for Clara Hughes who is raising awareness for mental illness and showing people everywhere that it's okay to talk about it. And that's exactly what Clara is urging everyone...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Health, Motivation/Inspiration
Trudeau Foundation Announces 10 New Mentors – Including 3 NSB Speakers
February 8, 2011
Ten accomplished Canadians from a variety of backgrounds including journalism, government, business, advocacy, and public policy have been appointed to personally mentor promising doctoral students who...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles, Motivation/Inspiration
Patriot Hearts
February 4, 2011
John Furlong became a familiar figure to all as the world celebrated the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. The CEO of VANOC, Furlong led the teams that organized and staged both the Vancouver 2010 Olympic...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Adventure/Sport, Motivation/Inspiration
Speaker of the Month: Ron Kunitzky
January 20, 2011
Founder, Geyser Marketing, Partnership Marketing ExpertRon Kunitzky founded Geyser Marketing Group as a result of his unwavering belief in the power of mutually beneficial strategic affiliations and partnerships.In...

Categories : Announcements, Upcoming Events, Business/Finance/Economy, New Speakers
Dr. Patrick Moore’s Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout
January 14, 2011
You could call Dr. Patrick Moore a Greenpeace dropout, but that is not an entirely accurate description of how or why he left the organization 15 years after he helped create it. “The truth is Greenpeace...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy, Politics, Environment/Green, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles, Motivation/Inspiration, Advice
David Frum and The Unintended Lesson of WikiLeaks
January 7, 2011
You may be wondering, “Just what are WikiLeaks anyway?” For those of us who aren’t immersed in all that is Web 2.0, it is important to first give some background on this interesting social...

Categories : Announcements, International Affairs, Business/Finance/Economy, Politics, Advice
Dragons' Den is the #1 Canadian Reality Program
January 6, 2011
According to BBM Canada, Dragons' Den is on fire (again) this season. The report specified that the hit reality show, now #1 in Canada, reached 1 out of 3 Canadians this year! "With a 2+ average minute...

Categories : Announcements, Business/Finance/Economy, Campus/Youth, Beyond the Keynote - Unique Presentation Styles, Motivation/Inspiration, Advice
New Speakers at NSB
December 22, 2010
From an award-winning playwright to Canada's former Governor General, to a world-famous storm chaser, our newest speakers offer something to help us all learn and grow. George...

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Congratulations to our NSB Gemini Award Winners!
December 16, 2010
NSB would like to send out a big congratulations to our wonderful speakers who have earned a prestigious 2010 Gemini Award. Peter Raymont - Best Biography Documentary Program - Genius Within - The Inner...

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