Motivational speaker Joe Sherren to speak at UPEI Business Society annual lunch on March 13

For the first time ever, the event will feature a professional motivational speaker. Born and raised in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island, Joe Sherren is an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer, author and executive coach. Sherren has been delighting audiences with his thought-provoking, interactive and inspirational presentation for 25 years. His outstanding accomplishments include being inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame, becoming a national bestselling author, and appearing on the daytime talk show Oprah.

Since 1974, he has trained thousands of executives, leaders, and professionals. Some clients include BDP (Canada and Australia), Scotiabank, UBS Wealth Management, IBM, University Health Network, Easter Seal Society, ING Bank of Canada, Lexmark, Allied Beauty Association, Universal Studios, Canadian MicroAge Network, Financial Models, as well as various government ministries and agencies.

Sherren's presentation will be a dynamic wake-up call which will benefit management in dealing with employee issues and understanding the new loyalty. It will help participants deal with new expectations, shifting priorities, the information explosion and different reporting relationships, where roles are sometimes vaguely defined.

'The upcoming year will have its challenges, but we must take the attitude that, as Mr. Sherren says, ‘tomorrow is going to be amazing,'' says Greg MacDougall, president of the UPEI Business Society. 'Having a positive vision for your organization's future will be a key success factor when striving towards maximizing your bottom line."

The UPEI Business Society is a student-run organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences and social well-being of students throughout their time at the School of Business. Many activities and initiatives are undertaken each year, providing members with great opportunities to develop relationships with local business leaders, faculty members and, of course, fellow students.