• Glenys Reeves-Gibbs

    16 PERSONALITIES

  • Jason Bacon

    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

  • Andrew Kiedyk

    SELF DEFENSE

  • Jennifer Ireson

    CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Glenys Reeves-Gibbs, BSN, MA, Leadership, CEC, CPP, MSc. (candidate)

Glenys has a varied educational and professional work history including leadership positions in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her consulting and coaching practice includes working with leaders and teams to assist in developing effective communication and collaborative problem-solving processes. During her career she had the opportunity to lead a women’s entrepreneurial project where the program introduced entrepreneurship to 4800 women and did coaching/training with over 1800 participants. Glenys lives with her husband and three crazy dogs on an acreage in rural Alberta and when not working loves to travel.

Jason Bacon, Sunstone Strategic

Jason was born and raised in Peace River before moving down to Lethbridge for University where he obtained a bachelor of management, majoring in finance. Through his professional career he held many positions within the finance industry, the last of which was as the Senior Manager of Entrepreneur Education for ATB Financial. For the past 5 years he has been a full time entrepreneur with his business, Sunstone Strategic, with a mission of guiding entrepreneurs forward in their business. He has helped thousands of business owners all across Canada, and is the author of "Entreprenenur-ish" which draws lessons and insight in entrepreneurship from vikings, pirates and samurai. He currently lives just outside of Peace River with his wife and two children.

Andrew Kiedyk, Elevation 650

Andrew, a seasoned martial artist with over 35 years of experience, originally created this 4-pillar self-defense system to protect what mattered most—his family. Driven by a father’s determination, he designed it specifically to equip his daughter with the confidence and skills to stay safe in any situation. Built on practical psychology and real-world tactics, Andrew’s system has one mission: empowering you with the same life-saving tools he trusted for his own family.

Jennifer Ireson, Balanced Perspectives, HR Expert, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Jennifer Ireson is the founder of Balanced Perspectives, an HR consulting firm dedicated to helping business owners build solid teams and navigate the often-complex landscape of Human Resources. With over 20 years of experience in HR, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge, practical insights, and a refreshing balance of professionalism and humour to every conversation. Her mission is to demystify HR for organizations, providing them with actionable solutions that align with their business goals. Jennifer’s journey into entrepreneurship has been marked by resilience and adaptability. In the first two years of launching her business, Jennifer navigated the challenges of an ADHD diagnosis, the onset of perimenopause, and the global disruptions caused by COVID-19. These personal experiences have shaped her unique approach to business, allowing her to connect deeply with fellow entrepreneurs and leaders who face their own challenges. A dynamic speaker known for her integrity and sense of humour, Jennifer is passionate about creating safe spaces for authentic dialogue. Her informative and inspiring presentations offer practical tools and real-world insights that audiences can implement immediately. Whether discussing how to find the right talent or how to manage HR compliance in a small business, Jennifer’s talks are relatable, engaging, and filled with actionable takeaways. Jennifer’s values—loving what you do, collaboration, laughing together, embracing the freedom to fail, and walking the talk—are at the heart of everything she does. She believes that businesses thrive when they are aligned with their core values and when their people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.