Every Speaker Slam® panel is built from people who have done the work: speakers, coaches, publishers, and business leaders who donate their time, their feedback, and their prizes. These are the judges who scored Power of Belief on May 28, 2019 at Lula Lounge, Toronto.
See who they chose in the results.
Jeff Lohnes
Partner at Talent Bureau, Co-Chair of TEDxToronto
Jeff Lohnes is a partner at Talent Bureau, a boutique speakers bureau and creative talent management firm. He has been booking, managing and coaching speakers for 12+ years. Having worked with a broad range of professional speakers, high profile celebrities and business leaders, Jeff deeply understands how to build impactful presentations that connect with audiences and create strategic value through effective profile building and speaking. Jeff has been a Conference Co-Chair of TEDxToronto since 2017. Outside the office and TEDxToronto, Jeff's a proud east coast transplant to Toronto, Dad, athletic enthusiast (mediocre at most, passionate about all) and loves cooking.
Victoria Marshman
Co-Founder of City MOGULS, Co-Founder of Stratus Events, Dance Teacher, Choreographer
Victoria is a passionate and driven entrepreneur, event planner and dance teacher in Toronto. A proud partner of Stratus Events Inc., Victoria works with clients to build professional and prestigious event experiences. Her client roster includes: Toronto Fashion Week, The CAFA Awards, UforChange, Big HQ and Sunnybrook Hospital. Victoria is a Co-Founder of City MOGULS, a platform that features top entrepreneurs and connects them with the next generation of innovative leaders. Through the power of live events, City MOGULS has raised over $125,000 for Canadian Charities and was a finalist at the CEIA Awards for "Best Fundraising Event".
Tabitha Rose
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Life to Paper, Author
Tabitha is a resident of Toronto, Canada. She completed her post-secondary degree at The University of Western Ontario. Previously, she worked in politics and capital markets. Currently, she is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Life to Paper Publishing, which both writes and publishes biographies, memoirs, and life stories for a wide array of honourable individuals. Tabitha has remained active in community service, sitting on the board for Irish for a Cure, in support of kidney cancer research, CAMH Engage as a Steward and and a committee member of HUSHUSH in support of Toronto Public Libraries.
Codi Shewan
Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Consultant
DYNAMIC. ENGAGING. THOUGHT PROVOKING. These are words often used by attendees to describe Codi’s presentations and style! After 15 years of fast-paced hyper-growth in the corporate world, Codi has become a recognized authority in business, guaranteed to engage audiences from the moment he steps on stage, always ensuring they are equipped with takeaways they can immediately put into practice. He accepts full blame for inspiring teams, accelerating performance, and achieving world-class results. Using real-life examples and results-driven insights, Codi gives leaders and their teams the tools to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in their profession. His mission is to inspire you to future-proof your organization and establish a clear path to success. He’s a motivational powerhouse; his lively talks champion excellence, inspire unconventional thinking, and energize crowds!