SPEAKER PROFILES - Partner Program
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Gwen Powell Gwen Powell's knowledge of people skills was developed through excellent communications as the Senior Executive Sales Manager and Western Regional Director of sales development for a company that has sales of $75 million in Canada and more than a billion worldwide. She also started the firm's Australian branch from the beginning and built it into a multimillion-dollar operation. Gwen has devoted the past 16 years to helping others become the best they can be, through one-to-one coaching and group forums using recognition, education, and inspiration. Her heartfelt energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to each role inspire those who are involved with her programs. Dr. Mamta Gautam Mamta Gautam, MD, FRCP(C), is a psychiatrist in private practice in Ottawa, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa. She specializes in Physician Health and Wellbeing, and has authored articles, book chapters and videos in this area. Dr. Gautam is the Founding Director of the University of Ottawa Faculty Wellness Program. Hailed as "The Doctor's Doctor" (physicians make up her entire patient population), she is an internationally known speaker, with over 300 keynote presentations and workshops in physician stress and mental health to her credit. Bart Mindszenthy & Gail Roberts Bart and Gail offer insight from 50 collective years in communications. Since founding their firm—The Mindszenthy & Roberts Corporation in 1990, they have provided counsel and support across Canada to more than 200 organizations in all sectors. Having worked on some of the highest profile issues and crises of the past decade, they’ve developed specialized workshops for professionals to effectively use communications to enhance understanding and strengthen relationships. Gail and Bart will focus on how physicians can communicate more productively and successfully with patients, staff, and others. David C. Powell David Powell is a Senior Associate Manager for Sun Life Financial coming from a long and successful association with Clarica and its predecessor Mutual Life of Canada. David has held a series of management positions including Agency Manager, Branch Manager and most recently Western Regional Manager for B.C. and Alberta. Since the 1980s, David has conducted seminars, workshops, lectures and sales conferences for dozens of companies and organizations in Canada, the United States, and Australia. David’s energy, humour, and enthusiasm connect with all types of audiences and make him a favourite keynote speaker at home and abroad.