Sean Wiltshire

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It Gets Better, Trust Me: It Does Get Better - A Personal Perspective
With a rash of horrible teenage suicides, based on bullying, join Sean Wiltshire for a personal story of making it. The key to Sean’s presentation is helping people to understand how we define success for each person. Follow Sean as he shares his personal experiences with coming out after a decade long marriage to a women, the birth of his son, and the start of a new life with his husband. Be reminded of the precious relationships that we have in our lives; that family and support makes the difference, and that anyone can be successful when they know it will get better!

The Changing Face of Employment in Canada

Social and Economic Development – The Unlikely Couple

Human Resources and the Manager Inside

Disability and The Labour Force – Where Do I Fit?

Summary Profile

A dynamic and down-to-earth speaker, Sean Wiltshire educates and entertains people with his real-life experiences, hilarious stories, and simple insights about complex issues. As the CEO of Avalon Employment, Wiltshire assists people with developmental disabilities find meaningful and rewarding work. He has assisted his clients in accessing more than 650,000 hours of paid employment in the past 19 years.

The native of Corner Brook, Nfld., is not one to wait and let life happen to him. Wiltshire followed this philosophy when he was 22 years old and got a job investigating opportunities for people who have barriers to employment. From this simple idea, he helped grow Avalon Employment into a successful community-based not-for-profit business. In recognition of his achievements, he was honoured as one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business magazine in 1999.

Wiltshire frequently travels across North America speaking to audiences about the relations between social and economic policies, and the changing demographics of employment and the labour force.

Sean Wiltshire can be counted on to provide a different perspective. He will leave your group with new knowledge about the value of their work, and the important role that individuals play in the success of a community - whether it's a business community, school community, or municipal community.

Highlights:
* Top 50 CEO in Atlantic Canada at the age of 29
* Member of the National Voluntary Sector Advisory Committee for Service Canada
* Chairperson Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Economic Development Boards
* Regional Chairperson Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference

Client Testimonials:

"Sean's powerful keynote presentation challenges listeners to examine barriers and inspires them to act for positive change. The tools he offers are useful and practical, and helps motivate people to do things a little differently. His messages are well suited to all audiences, whether they are well-seasoned or new to the issues he discusses."

Executive Director, British Columbia Association for Community Living

"Sean's ability to offer real insight into changing demographics is second to none! If you are looking to motivate your employees, or conference participants, look no further than Sean Wiltshire"

President, The Bristol Group of Companies