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What’s New and Impacting 2025 – Trending Themes

What’s New and Impacting 2025: Trending topics and speakersCurated by our CEO, Theresa Beenken Current events: With Trump’s inauguration and Trudeau’s resignation this month, clients are grappling with the unknowns and impact on their industry. We’re curating insights from some of our political and current events speakers to help, including: >NSB’s Darrell Bricker of Ipsos public affairs […]

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Best of Stage Accelerators | NSB’s Smart Meetings Recognized Speakers

From Smart Meetings Magazine“Savvy meeting professionals know that there is no one best speaker in the world. The perfect face for your event is one who aligns with the vision of your program, delivers your message in a memorable way, fits your budget and works with you to achieve your attendance, visibility and program goals. […]

Speakers for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day

As we recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day on September 30th and extend the learnings through the year, NSB is committed to amplifying the Indigenous voices that guide us towards an action of understanding and meaningful reconciliation.We have the honour of representing some of the most respected Indigenous thought leaders […]

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Navigating Global Uncertainties Amid Geopolitical, Economic & Financial Fluctuations with Amy Karam

Navigating today’s global uncertainties demands strategic agility and adaptive strategies for business survival and success.An #NSBOriginalBy Amy KaramGeopolitics, Economics & Financial FluctuationsGeopolitical tensions, rapid technological disruptions (such as 5G and AI), financial and economic pressures, and disparities in innovation and productivity are collectively fostering a climate of significant risk and uncertainty for organizations worldwide. Companies […]

Redefining Success in the Digital World through Connectional Intelligence with Erica Dhawan

As our world becomes increasingly digitalized, Connectional Intelligence is emerging as the modern game changer, reshaping success through the power of networks and relationships.An #NSBOriginalBy Erica DhawanIn today’s rapidly evolving landscape, financial professionals are finding more and more that success is no longer solely dependent on traditional measures like speed and intelligence. Today, the game […]

ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership | Events in Toronto, Canada

The Power of Place: Having your next event in Toronto, Canada and looking for Speakers?By Theresa Beenken, CEO The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) brought their Executive Leadership Forum to Toronto, Canada in 2024. I was pleased to attend on behalf of our bureau. This post-event review by an association leader showcases how aligning your […]

The Hunger Games: The Geopolitical Impact of Food Supply with Jeff Rubin

Food has emerged as both a weapon and a detriment, reshaping global power dynamics.An #NSBOriginalBy Jeff RubinFood has been used in warfare since time immoral, becoming a powerful weapon to terrorize populations. As Henry Kissinger once quipped, “Control oil and you control nations, control food and you control people.” In the context of the Russia-Ukraine […]

What If We’ve Been Asking The Wrong Question About The Future Of Work? with Eric Termuende

As part of our series on speakers for professional service industries, especially financial and insurance, we asked future of work insider Eric Termuende for a contribution to help clients with strategy: In a world fixated on predicting the future of work, what if our focus should lie in building strong, resilient teams today?An #NSBOriginalBy Eric […]

The Rise of Fraud in Financial & Insurance Sectors with Chris Mathers

Fraud is evolving – is your organization keeping up?An #NSBOriginalBy Chris MathersThe Rise of Fraud in Financial & Insurance SectorsArtificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably become a transformative force in the business world. However, the question that frequently arises is, “Is AI right for your organization?” If your organization grapples with people management, financial concerns, and […]