Danièle Sauvageau, Former Canadian Olympic Hockey Coach
Former Head Coach of the first Canadian Olympic hockey team to win gold in 50 Years, Danièle Sauvageau has done undercover narcotics work for the Montreal Urban Police, busted a squad car full of drug dealers, and even ordered a forced entry and rescue of a double agent whose life was in jeopardy. So, was she worried about the pressure of being the head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics? No, she was not. Ask her how life and death police work compares to the strain of gold-medal expectations and Sauvageau calmly replies: "That double agent's life was in my hands as the main investigator in that drug case. You don't have to think that fast in hockey."
Sauvageau has worked at almost every level of hockey open to female coaches. Those who have played for her talk about her ability to prepare a game plan and communicate it. After the disappointing silver medal showing in Nagano, Sauvageau was named the new head coach of the team and general manager of the Canadian female hockey program. It was a rough ride, with seven straight losses to the U.S. team prior to the Olympics and Sauvageau juggled her career as an MUC police sergeant so she could be on the road 60 days a year for training camps, exhibition and tournament games. However, her team-building methods and leadership skills led the team to an extraordinary gold medal victory.
Sauvageau has extensive experience in human resource management, coaching, leadership, evaluation, communication and the making of a winning team. Her speeches are designed to teach, inspire and support people in being their best. Fluently bilingual in French and English, her clients include the RCMP, Hockey Canada, Sport Canada, Water Polo Canada, Bombardier, Federal and provincial government, and numerous private, public and not-for-profit organizations.
Beyond coaching and working as a police officer, she is also spokesperson for the Coaching Association of Canada, a member of the Canadian Professional Coaches Association, and was a member of the successful bid committee for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid. She is a Mentor Coach for the Olympian Canadian Committee where she acts as a guide and mentor to Canadian coaches and leaders. Sauvageau was the first woman analyst on Quebec’s Hockey Night in Canada.
Sauvageau and her work have appeared on CBC, TSN and NBC, and been featured in a variety of Canadian and U.S. publications. She co-authored the book A Golden Tear, an account of her journey to the Olympics.
Her drive to win and her commitment to numerous not-for-profit and community organizations round out her already impressive repertoire of accomplishments.
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Etienne Vendette - The Magic Road to Success™
Etienne Vendette is hilarious…and inspiring. He is the first French-Canadian magician to combine magic and motivation to present a unique and engaging motivational performance. He is a renowned magician with international acclaim.
As a professional illusionist having had a chance to earn a living through his art, Etienne Vendette worked with Cirque du Soleil, presented over 2500 shows in South Korea, Japan, Spain, and for over 15 years in Canada, he performed at several festivals, including Montréal’s world-renowned Just For Laughs Festival.
He was the featured magician at Lotte World Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park, in Séoul, South Korea. There, Etienne performed over 2300 shows. In Japan, he starred in the « Las Vegas In Crown », a revue held at premiere hotel, Nagoya Castle.
Recently, Etienne performed in a televised gala for Comedy Festival, « Le Grand Rire Bleue ».
Etienne has also been highlighted as part of the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montréal, the International Summer Festival in Quebec, The Halifax International Busker Festival, and as part of the Canadian Pavilion at Seville’s World Exposition in Spain (1992).
Most recently, Etienne took part in « Solstrom », the new television series produced by world-renowned entertainment troop, Cirque du Soleil. Broadcast in Canada, Europe, and Asia, this first collaboration with the Montreal-based entertainment giant showcased Etienne’s work to millions of viewers.
Etienne was the opening act for other great Quebec entertainers like Luc De Larochellière, Mario Pelchat, Anthony Kavanagh, comedy due Dominic and Martin and several others.
The cumulative knowledge gained from these experiences was directed to the creation of this unique inspirational performance.
Magic Road to Success
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Monique Eady, MBA, Trainer, Samson & Associates
Mrs. Monique Eady joined Samson & Associates after more than 14 years in the federal public service. Monique has an MBA with a major in Strategic Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Since joining Samson & Associates in 2001, she has become a highly rated facilitator in areas related to modern comptrollership, financial management, procurement management, signing authorities and results-based management. As a consultant of the firm, Monique Eady has provided training design and delivery, consulting, and audit services to federal government departments such as Training and Development Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Health Canada, Communication Canada, Corrections Canada, Department of National Defence, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and the Privy Council Office.
Monique Eady 
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Serge Dubé, CGA, BAA, Trainer, Samson & Associates
Mr. Serge Dubé has recently joined Samson & Associates after 26 years in the federal public service. He is a member of the Certified General Accountants Association (CGA), has a Bachelor’s degree in Administration and a Certificate specialized in Accounting. In his different positions in the federal public service, Mr. Dubé had the opportunity to demonstrate his excellent communication skills in Canada as well as in foreign countries. During his career in the federal public service, Mr Serge Dubé was responsible for managing financial services in various departments and agencies. He served at the Receiver General for Canada, Industry Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency and Public Works and Government Services Canada. His main area of responsibilities included financial operations, financial policies, financial systems and contracting management.
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Samson & Associates
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