Joanne developed her public speaking skills in high school as a member and two-year co-lead of the Speakers Union Club. She travelled the country and to Europe, winning awards and engaging audiences with her persuasive speeches on topics ranging from paying Canadian Olympians more to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.

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Now, Joanne harnesses her skills to help businesses who want to leverage their heritage and engage their employees in why their history matters.

 

She also provides motivational keynote addresses which explore resilience after a health trauma. A cancer survivor, Joanne leans on her experience and aims to both inspire and engage current patients and their support networks to carry on with purpose.

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