Keynote speakers

Mark Wardell: Keynote speaker, business author, executive advisor

Mark Wardell, President and Founder of Wardell Professional Development, inspires and challenges audiences across North America.

Propelled by a desire to help businesses succeed, his business coaching franchise has developed a reputation for helping entrepreneurs successfully plan, execute and manage the growth of their organizations.

An author of seven business books, including How to change the world while waiting for your toast, Wardell's life-long passion for business guided him through tens of thousands of hours researching and writing in the areas of personal and business development.

Prior to founding Wardell Professional Development in 1999, Wardell’s career had already included time as a management consultant for a major California-based consulting firm, marketing consultant, entrepreneur, professional musician and a national level gymnastics coach.

Wardell delivers thought-provoking and entertaining talks filled with anecdotes and humour on a broad range of business topics, including:

• Growth management
• Time management for business
• Franchise prototyping
• Turning a company into a turnkey operation
• Maximizing the value of a company for sale
• Succession planning

To book Mark Wardell for your next event, please e-mail Emma Naderi or call (604) 733-4489.

Mark Wardell
President & Founder
Wardell Professional Development

“Mark spoke with authority, clarity and wisdom that penetrated through the silent room of business owners all thinking ‘could it really be that simple - the solution is me!"

— Peter Irving, President and Founder, Irving and Company

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Jamie Taras: 

Jamie Taras: Keynote speaker, business advisor

For 16 years, Jamie Taras channeled his energy and talent into becoming the best professional athlete he could be.

Playing his entire career with the BC Lions and winning two Grey Cups and numerous awards along the way, he learned to lead, overcome adversity and be a true team player.

Now he passionately shares those winning values, philosophies and experiences with organizations so they too can perform at higher levels.

To book Jamie Taras for your next event, please e-mail Emma Naderi or call (604) 733-4489.

Jamie Taras
Wardell Professional Development