Alannah Ford

Event Coordinator

Alannah, Event Coordinator, is excited to be part of such an engaging, inspiring team at Speakers’ Spotlight. Outside the office, Alannah can be found in a spin class, at a sports game (go Raptors!), or spending time at her cottage. She also loves travelling, going to live concerts, and playing board games. Alannah holds a honours degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Anthropology, from Carleton University

Start With Why

Start With Why offers an unconventional perspective that explains WHY some people and organizations are more innovative, more profitable, command greater loyalties from customers and employees alike and, most importantly, are able to repeat their success over and over. Because it’s all based on how people think and act, this unique view of the world has application in big business and small business, in politics and non-profit. Though some people have a natural ability to start with WHY, Simon Sinek offers compelling evidence that, with a little discipline, anyone can learn how to do it.

This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership that Matters

If you’re intimidated by the mystique surrounding leadership, this book is for you. Dudley simplifies leadership without denying its complexity, demonstrating that leadership in all its forms begins at the same clear and accessible place for everyone: what he calls “Day One.”

Most of the leadership on the planet comes from people who don’t see themselves as leaders. This Is Day One shows you how to start changing that. Through the insights of leaders of all types–CEOs, elite athletes, cab drivers, custodians, and everyone in between–Dudley helps you understand what your Day One needs to look like, reminds you why you’re a leader, and makes clear what you can do about it–starting today, on Day One.