We all know that change is the only constant. But lately, the pace of change has been relentless and dizzying, leaving many of us feeling fatigued, discouraged, and burnt out. It’s hard to feel hopeful about the future when you barely have time to come up for air between major changes. And on top of that, the pressure to maintain daily operations and service standards never lets up. When the world keeps spinning faster, it’s tempting to think the solution is to simply do more and move faster to keep up. But that’s not sustainable. In this keynote, we’ll explore a different way forward—one that focuses on slowing down to create space for rest, reflection, and learning. By shifting out of survival mode and into a future-ready mindset, you and your team can build the resilience and skills needed to navigate the flow of change with ease and confidence. You’ll leave with practical strategies to reclaim your time, focus on what truly matters, and proactively prepare for the future.
Angela Smith Angela is the Co-Founder of KaleidoWork, a coaching and consulting company that helps teams reimagine how they work together. With a background in strategy, partnerships, and engagement, she’s known for sparking fresh perspectives that challenge the status quo — always with heart, humour, and practicality.
Huong Bui Huong, the other half of KaleidoWork, is a coach, facilitator, and consultant who supports leaders and teams to lead with more clarity, calm, and care. She’s especially passionate about helping people set healthy boundaries, shift unhelpful patterns, and create work cultures that actually feel good to be in.
The annual Brainstorm Student Interests Survey results provide insights into the preferences and experiences of tens of thousands of Canadian university and college students across the country. Attendees will gain actionable data and fresh perspectives to inform institutional strategy, enhance student services, and better align with the shifting priorities of today’s learners.
Graham Donald Graham Donald, Founder and President of Brainstorm Strategy Group, is one of North America’s leading experts on attracting, recruiting, and engaging students and graduates.
He founded Brainstorm Strategy Group in 2003 where he supports major employers and post-secondary institutions’ success through research, training, and strategic consulting. His clients include KPMG, PwC, University of Toronto, Deloitte, GE, McGill University, HSBC, UBC, Rutgers University, Kraft, and many others.
Each year is invited to speak at national and international conferences on topics related to attracting and engaging future generations. He also hosts numerous annual conferences and training programs including the Campus Recruitment Forum, the Strategic Enrolment Marketing & Management Forum (SEMM Forum), the Employer Engagement Academy, and the Post-Secondary Leaders Academy.
He was Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and the founder of Canada’s first job board for students, Campus WorkLink. He has also held leadership roles at Workopolis, Simply Hired, and Day Communications.
He received both his BA and MBA from the University of Toronto.
