Looking to wake your inner why child?
MindShift is happening at Mohawk College on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
Register today!
Agenda
Thursday, March 12, 2020
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Registration & The Experts and Resources Tradeshow
10:00 am - 11:15 am - Panel Discussion (McIntrye Performing Arts Centre)
11:15 am - 11:50 am - The Experts and Resources Tradeshow
12:00 pm - 2:10 pm - Workshops & Lunch (various locations)
2:20 pm - 4:30 pm Pitch it to Win it (McIntrye Performing Arts Centre)
Panel Discussion
Our panelists will take your questions about life as an entrepreneur and share what keeps them motivated and excited to tackle the journey as business owners and experts.
Kelly Childs - Kelly's Bake Shoppe
Erinn Weatherbie - Kelly's Bake Shoppe
David Cohen - The David Cohen Group
Michel Neray - moMondays
Tonia Jahshan - Stepped Tea
Workshops (Students only)
Register for an interactive workshops that will take you from idea to startup!
Marc Lebert - Flexing Your Mental Muscle
From initial product idea to the world stage we have changed the way the world does fitness. In those 15 years I have become convinced that a persons success is determined by very simple yet powerful concepts that we will explore in this interactive workshop. You'll learn how to maximize the entrepreneurs mind, foster greater self-awareness, and construct new desired actions. This is entrepreneurship on steroids.
Michel Neray - Storytelling in Business as a Means to Differentiate, Brand and Empower
How leaders lead, coaches coach, salespeople sell, teachers teach and influencers influence.
It is well-established that stories are more memorable and powerful than facts and statistics. Stories are the basis of leadership, coaching, influence, teaching, sales and team culture. From the beginning of time, stories are how we have passed on our values, made sense of the world and effected change. Today, it's how we influence our customers, our teams and audiences.
In this keynote, Michel Neray shows you how to harness the power of stories to lead, motivate and influence. It covers the fascinating similarity between classic Hollywood films, case studies and testimonials, and leaves you with specific tools and models you can begin to use immediately. It also inspires you to see the value of your own personal story and how it contributes to your unique strengths and success in business.
This is a fun and engaging presentation that will open your eyes to new ways to tell and perform stories to sell more, differentiate and brand more powerfully, lead more effectively and, yes, change the world.
Futurpreneur - The Art of Starting an Idea
Whether you want to start a business, an event or movement an idea has the seed that can grow into something tangible. However, many ideas never take flight. In this workshop we will look at the critical stages to ensure your idea has wings. We will share real life examples. Feel free to bring an idea you have to the workshop and give it the propulsion it needs!
Atul Rao - The Pitch
Got a business idea? Creating, perfecting and delivering your pitch is absolutely essential!
There's a basic structure to a pitch. Want to learn more? Attend The Pitch workshop to find out how to develop your pitch and tailor it to your business idea.
Chris Farias - Social Media Influencing
Werk the Internet: How to build a brand and get people's attention online
Marilyn Powers - Immersive Tech
Will robots eventually take over the world? Not if we know more about tech than they do!
What is immersive technology, and how can it solve problems or enhance your business?
Join the Immersive Technology workshop to gain hands-on experience and gain an understanding about what this technology can do for you!
Alexis Lenihan - Assumption vs. Realistic Expectations
What's the difference between an assumption and realistic expectation?
Are there assumptions holding you back from success?
How do you learn to uncover and overcome hidden assumptions?
Join the Assumptions vs. Realistic Expectations workshop to find out!
Pitch it to Win it!
Experience the best of Mohawk's student entrepreneurs and see who our judges pick as the winner.
At this Dragon's Den/Shark Tank-style pitch competition, Mohawk students will pitch their business idea to a panel of business experts for a chance to win cash and in-kind prizes.
Come pick your favourite, cheer them on and enjoy networking and refreshments at an exclusive reception before we announce the winner.
Morning Tradeshow
Start your day off right with networking:
Meet and mingle with representatives from:
Cozy Kiln
Paige Jenkins Creative Designs
Z & N Beads Hub
Mobile Music Academy
Mfile
Stitchology
Preserve Your Words
McKinight Farms