Theme: Think Again

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” ~Albert Einstein

We need to Think Again about our approach to life—and we need to think fast. The world keeps changing and the challenges keep coming. We’re threatened by climate change, we’ve become emotionally disconnected from global crisis, and we’re experiencing the collapse of global economies.

This year, TEDxBCIT asks you to reimagine some of the thought habits that have led to our world’s biggest challenges, then together we’ll look at the work being done to establish new realities. Be prepared to rethink everything you know, open your mind to new possibilities, and shift focus away from mistakes of the past and onto the solutions of today.

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Edree Allen-Agbro

Edree Allen-Agbro is the author of Lead Them Out of the Trenches: From Conflict to Collaboration with Ease. Her life purpose is to “tip the scales from human beings waging war against each other to working well with each other.” For more than 30 years, as graduate faculty in behavioral science, as a collaborative consultant and executive coach, Edree has guided thousands of leaders across industry and profession, to be more inclusive, collaborative and to transform conflict into innovative ways of solving world problems. Also, I studied other TEDx Talks titles and played with a few. I came up with these two variations. Website: http://www.edreeallenagbro.com/ Linked in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/edreeallenagbro Tweeter: @CoachEdree

Eric Termuende

Eric Termuende is co-founder of Gen Y Inc., a culture group focused on the future of work and the attraction and retention of talent based on fit. He has worked around the world speaking and consulting on workplace culture and the next generation of work. Eric is a Canadian G20 delegate, a 2015 Top 100 Emerging Innovator Under 35 globally, a member of the Global Shapers Community through the World Economic Forum, and now speaking for the National Speakers Bureau. Eric was formerly a Student Union VP, Class Ambassador (2014) and founding member of the Haskayne Alumni Advisory Council, all for the University of Calgary.

Gary Birch

Gary Birch was appointed Director of Research and Development at the Neil Squire Society in 1988 and then in 1994 was appointed Executive Director. Dr. Birch was appointed an Officer in the order of Canada in December 2008. Gary earned his B.A. Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1983, and in 1988 received a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Signal Processing), both from the University of British Columbia. His specific areas of expertise are assistive technologies, accessibility of new emerging technologies, EEG signal processing, direct brain-computer interface, human-machine interface systems, environmental control systems and service delivery programs for persons with disabilities. https://www.neilsquire.ca/ https://twitter.com/NeilSquireSoc https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-birch-59048013

George Verdolaga

George Verdolaga is an Amazon best-selling author & keynote speaker. He has written four books on leadership, effective networking, sales and customer service. His is passionate about helping companies, business owners and individuals get out of their own way so they can reach their career or business goals as quickly and as painlessly as possible. George owned an education business and a design & project management company before going into personal development. George has been president of various business associations and has sat on the boards of several non-profit groups. He currently serves as a mentor at a university organization.

Glenn Young

Glenn Young holds a BA in Art History, and Bachelor of Architecture from University of British Columbia; and MBA from Simon Fraser University. He practiced architecture in Toronto and Vancouver. Glenn was a Director of Vancouver Board of Trade and chaired a number of committees, including Leaders of Tomorrow, a very successful mentorship program. He served two terms on the Vancouver City Planning Commission; and two terms on the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Alumni Association and the last 2 years as president. Today he is working on sustainable energy, energy storage and efficient DC powered buildings.

Idris Hudson

Idris Hudson is a passionate individual who has devoted his life to uncovering emphatic nature in some of society's darkest areas. His studies and experience have brought compassion to homeless and addicted citizens, while empowering community allies.

Kelly Third

Having volunteered in hospice care, crisis management and medical advocacy, both locally and abroad, Kelly Third has built her career upon a foundation of exploring the human experience. Kelly has a profound interest in the various cultural and social impacts on how people die – identifying barriers to healthy dying and well supported natural death. Kelly is currently working as a Palliative Nurse at St. Paul’s Hospital and finishing her Masters in Public Health. Having recently completed an international internship with the Kenyan Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Kelly is keen to continue her research on this emerging public health issue. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-third https://twitter.com/KellyThird

Louise Green

Louise Green is a thought leader in creating a world where every “body” can realize their athletic potential, regardless of their size. A sought after trainer, speaker and writer, Green is recognized as the go-to expert for conferences and media, internationally. Green’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, UK’s Daily Mail, The Huffington Post and Upworthy. Her upcoming book “Limitless” disturbs the status quo and challenges society to ponder a more inclusive fitness and body-size idealism. As the body-positive revolution continues to fuel, you will find Green at the helm championing every “body” to chase their athletic dreams.

Naveen Zafar

Naveen has been employed within higher education for five years and involved in developing the community since the early days of Elementary School. She is thirsty for knowledge and is continually looking for opportunities to learn and explore new ideas. Through various programs she develops students and sits on an Advisory Committee with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In 2015, Naveen traveled on a pilgrimage to Mecca. The experience profoundly changed her perception on Islam and direction in life. She found her journey to be enlightening and was a paradigm shift to what she thought she knew Islam was.

Rnold Smith

My mission is simple, “Live the life of my dreams and help others do the same.” To Rnold, that means being a positive contribution to his family, friends, clients, and community. In New Westminster, he is a Director for the Chamber of Commerce, VP of his Residents Association, and a Member of the Mayor’s Task Force on Public Engagement. Rnold is Chief Activator for instigo.ca (his marketing company), author of the ebook Men Mastering Marriage (February Release), and has been intensely researching the question “How does a person go from the results they have to the results they want?”

Sabina Nawaz

Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in over 26 countries. She is the “the voice in my head” for hundreds of C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. She spent over 14 years at Microsoft. As one of the principal architects of their leadership development strategy she wrangled – whoops, I’m told that should read advised – many of the company’s senior leaders. Sabina also learned to take a stand, discovered the importance of empathy, and found that as hard as she tired, she could not, in fact, rock an 80’s hairstyle. But she did develop a knack for helping leaders to act with courage. Here now, to share her personal story, is Sabina Nawaz.

Tewanee Joseph

Tewanee Joseph, half Squamish Nation and half Maori served eight years on Chief and Council and he is now a partner in Tewanee Consulting Group. The First Nations owned and operated company focuses on delivering meaningful partnerships across the country and around the world. Previously, Tewanee served as the CEO for the Four Host First Nations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Working with the Organizing Committee and the Partners, Tewanee spearheaded the largest re-brand of Aboriginal people in Canadian history, and successfully led the largest inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in an Olympic Opening Ceremonies ever.