Amy Oliver is an experienced healthcare executive. She is the founder and CEO of Amy Oliver + Co, offering trusted advisory services and executive business coaching to leaders and organizations in healthcare.

Amy has advised and coached hundreds of health leaders across Canada to drive high performance within healthcare, social services, and academia.

Amy holds an MBA with a dual concentration in Organizational Leadership and Health Administration. She is a pharmacist, a Certified Leadership Coach, and a globally certified Project Management Professional. Amy holds certificates in Emotional Intelligence and Advanced Strategic Management and Leadership.

Amy is sought after keynote speaker with the Speakers Bureau of Canada, a member of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants as well as the Associates at the Asper School of Business and is actively involved with the James W. Burns Leadership Institute, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, and the Diversity Institute.

Amy has been recognized internationally for her academic work on gender and entrepreneurship and has won multiple health sector and leadership awards. Most recently, Amy has been selected as an emerging leader by the Governor General of Canada and is a recent alumni of the prestigious Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference.

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, adaptive leadership and strategic change are essential for sustained success across all areas of practice. In this keynote, Amy Oliver will guide participants through the critical skills needed to navigate challenges while leading teams with confidence and purpose. By exploring practical strategies for overcoming psychological barriers to change, attendees will discover how to implement meaningful improvements that enhance both patient care and operational efficiency in hospital and community settings alike. Attendees will leave equipped with the skills to reshape their leadership approaches, create more compassionate and competent care environments, and align their work with both personal values and the broader goal of building a more equitable, sustainable healthcare system. This keynote aims to inspire a collective shift toward a future where healthcare truly supports both those who provide care and those who receive it.

Deri Latimer is an expert in positive possibilities for people! A TEDx Speaker, Author, and Organizational Consultant, Deri combines a business degree with over 25 years of experience engaging audiences across every sector. Turning personal tragedy into purposeful action, she transforms research in neuroscience, positive psychology, and human performance to deliver a message that is charged with simplicity and practical application. Deri inspires us all to create happy, healthy, humane places for people to work and live!

Deri holds the designation of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) – held by fewer than 15% of speakers globally. She was nominated for induction into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame, for which ‘excellence on the platform’ is a requirement. A lifelong knowledge seeker, Deri adds extra value to client experiences with certification in emotional intelligence, psychometric assessment, and neuro-linguistic programming. Deri’s client resources, including three books ‘Wake Up to Your Habits’, ‘What’s Your Story? You Decide’, and ‘Not Crazy, Just Human’, provide a rich resource of strategies and tools to shift your emotions, adjust your thinking, and positively impact your results!

Wife of one, mother of two, friend to many, in her time off, you can find Deri at her cottage painting random items and displaying them in her yard! If the hair didn’t cause people to wonder about her, the sparkly mannequins in the yard certainly do!

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of healthcare, mental resilience is just as crucial as clinical skills. This energizing keynote will explore practical strategies to strengthen your mental well-being, enhance your emotional intelligence, and create a more sustainable and fulfilling career in healthcare. With a blend of neuroscience, real-world examples, and actionable tips, this session equips you with the tools to thrive—personally and professionally—while delivering exceptional care.