This Leadership Symposium provides an opportunity for delegates to netowrk with colleagues and increase their knowledge and skills of what they can do for children, youth, communities or themselves. Our goal is get you motivated, encouraged and connected with a variety of opportunities with those that can help you make a difference in the sport and recreation sector. We will give YOU the tools that will empower YOU in your role.
Delegates can be anyone ranging from individuals involved with health, physical activity, educators, public health, researchers, administrators, recreation leaders, physical educations specialist, coaches, volunteers, athletes and professional staff in sport and others who want more information regarding leadership and YOU!
Presented by the Sport North Federation, the 2017 Leadership Symposium is entitled Power of You.
Held in Yellowknife, NT, Explorer Hotel, the symposium will feature presentations and workshops on:
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Communication (e.g. social media, technology, best practices)
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Motivation
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Building Skills
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Creating Connections (e.g. networking techniques, being a champion, partnering with other agencies)
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Empowering
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Learning (e.g. coaching modules, protocols - concussion information, return to play, etc.)
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Michael "Pinball" Clemons
Canadian Sports Hall-of-Famer | Toronto Argonauts Vice-Chairman
Few people exemplify the qualities of personal excellence, teamwork, community leadership, and overcoming the odds better than CFL legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons. With boundless energy, Pinball’s talks centre on the potential for each of us to achieve anything we set our minds to. Unabashedly emotional and impactful, he shows audiences how to put heart into everything they do.
Great Traits with Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir
Inspiring Excellence
Founded by Olympic champion Mark Tewksbury and Olympic coach Debbie Muir, Great Traits is a program that teaches people to be victors in their own right. Using stories, activities, heart, and humour, Tewksbury and Muir connect individuals, teams, and organizations to the fundamental principles that drive achievement, leadership, and lasting legacies.
