Speakers

Trish Tutton spent years working in cultures where stress and burnout were, seemingly, the only way to success. After suffering a shocking loss, she realized that stress is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to dictate our lives. Trish has spent over 15 years studying with world class teachers, practicing mindfulness, and learning about the science of well-being. As a speaker and mindfulness teacher, Trish has taught the skills to become unshakeable and thrive amidst change and challenge to over 13,000 people across North America. She is passionate about helping others become more resilient and less stressed with simple but impactful mindfulness techniques. 

You can find her as a teacher on the #1 free meditation app in the world, Insight Timer, and she is the author of the Mindful Mornings Journal.

When faced with change and challenge, how do we position ourselves to thrive? 

If there was a simple and quick strategy to enhance your overall well-being through challenging times, would you want to know about it? 

The changes you’re facing now aren’t the first you’ve encountered—and they won’t be the last. Change in life (and work) is inevitable, but does it have to create the negative side effects of tension, sleeplessness, worry, irritability, overwhelm, pessimism and burnout? 

Although it can seem overwhelming, cultivating mental, emotional and physical well-being is simpler than it seems and is a culmination of small daily actions. There is one powerful strategy that anyone can use to enhance their well-being amidst stress – regardless of their age, job title, seniority, or challenge they face – mindfulness. 

What if a simple, age-old technique could be the secret to re-charging your batteries? 

In this experiential presentation, Trish will teach you simple tools to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically, so you can weather any change that comes your way with more ease and confidence. 

Learning Outcomes:

Be inspired to take small daily actions to reduce the impact of changing times on your mind, heart and body to set you and your team up to thrive. 

Embody mindfulness: Go beyond the buzzword to infuse it into your life in small, impactful ways. 

Cultivate mental well-being and inner calm: Understand how you amplify your stress, and learn a simple tool to turn down the volume on mental overwhelm. 

Cultivate emotional well-being: Understand why we hyper-focus on our problems, feeling pessimistic and negative, and practice tools to create a resilient attitude, fuelling us to persevere with optimism.  

Cultivate physical wellbeing with recovery strategies: Understand how a ‘time famine’ mindset makes burnout inevitable… and learn simple ways to rest and recover, creating time affluence, fuelling you to face life’s challenges without exhaustion, illness and burnout. 

Dr. Ty McKinney completed his PhD at the University of Utah on brainwave technology in mental health assessment. He served as the Research Director of Branch Out Neurological Foundation for ten years, managing their peer-review granting program and science communication messaging. More recently, he co-founded 8 Bit Cortex to adapt his research into a gamified engagement survey platform to automate mental wellness outcome reporting. In all his roles, Ty has found a passion for impact-driven research and teaching a wide range of organizational psychology and brain health topics. When not thinking about the brain, Ty can be found exploring mountains, deserts, or anything resembling a park.  

Join Dr. Ty “the NeuroGuy” McKinney for an insightful exploration of neurodiversity and its relationship to workplace burnout risk. Using 8 Bit Cortex’s data-driven personality test, this interactive talk will highlight different aspects of neurodiversity and how they influence burnout susceptibility. Attendees will learn how to create more inclusive and supportive work environments that cater to the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals, ultimately reducing the risk of burnout and enhancing overall workplace well-being. 

Stacey Adelman M.Ed., R.Psych is the owner/founder of The Joshua Tree Learning Centre. She is a psychologist, teacher, coach, mentor, and proud mom with a wealth of learning and experience in the fields of education and psychology. She is registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE), which allows her to diagnose psychological disorders. Her claimed areas of competence are Educational Psychology and Counselling Psychology, in which she can provide counselling, assessment and consultation for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a member of the Psychology Association of Saskatchewan (PAS), the Canadian Psychology Association (CPA), and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF).

Join Stacey Adelman as she sheds light on the importance of routines and habits and the benefits of developing healthy routines to promote mental wellness. In this session, you will learn how to develop and put these habits into practice, explore practical examples and tips, and learn how to overcome the challenges you may face along the way. Participants will learn how to improve productivity and time management, prioritizing physical health, setting goals, self-care, and much more.

Lindsey Stephenson R.Psych, CPA, CGA is a registered psychologist and CPA, and provides counselling to adults. Prior to practicing psychology, Lindsey worked 15 years in various roles in accounting – from public practice to industry and government, working in assurance, tax, and financial reporting. His experience as a CPA helps him relate to professionals who work in highly demanding and stressful careers. 

Lindsey is the founder of Wellness Psychology – a counselling practice that works with clients towards their healing, health, and wholeness. He specializes in a wide range of issues including healing from narcissistic abuse, career dissatisfaction, anxiety, burnout, depression, addiction, and trauma. Through his career change, Lindsey has found meaning and purpose in being able to support others. Having experienced healing from therapy himself, Lindsey is passionate for others experience the same so they may live and enjoy life to the fullest.

Learn from an engaging panel of CPAs who have actively committed to enhancing well-being, both personally and professionally. From simple daily rituals like morning stretches and gratitude journaling to transformative organizational practices such as flexible work arrangements and mental health support networks, panelists will share actionable steps. Whether it’s from the perspective of a CEO who prioritizes mindfulness or the frontline employee championing walking meetings, this session will explore how these efforts ripple outward, creating a healthier workplace ecosystem for all.

Colette Miller FCPA, FCA, ICD.D is now a partner with SkyStone CPA’s after enjoying over forty years with Wilde & Company in Vegreville. She has honed her strategic and governance skills, presently serving on the Covenant Health and Verdex Capital boards, and through her previous Director roles at ATB Financial, Canadian Business Growth Fund, and Athabasca University. As a new member of the Business Council of Alberta, she hopes to add value and advocacy for agriculture, health, and education.

Colette’s own experience with grain and cattle farming enhances her service to clients with complex succession, tax, and estate manners. She loves helping businesses navigate challenging financial matters and has expertise with audit, internal control assessments, and course instruction for NPO’s and municipalities.

She remains an active volunteer, previously serving both CPA Alberta and CPA Canada on the provincial Awards Committee and the national Competency Map Committee. Colette is also very involved with her community as a director of the Wendy Brook Music Festival Association.

Learn from an engaging panel of CPAs who have actively committed to enhancing well-being, both personally and professionally. From simple daily rituals like morning stretches and gratitude journaling to transformative organizational practices such as flexible work arrangements and mental health support networks, panelists will share actionable steps. Whether it’s from the perspective of a CEO who prioritizes mindfulness or the frontline employee championing walking meetings, this session will explore how these efforts ripple outward, creating a healthier workplace ecosystem for all.

Olivia Kwok CPA graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2016. She spent seven years at PwC and Grant Thornton before recently joining the City of Edmonton. Olivia has a strong background in assurance, tax, financial reporting, and risk assessment.

Over her career, Olivia has learned to navigate challenges related to burnout and stress, while focusing on achieving work-life balance in various environments. Olivia is passionate about mental health and currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region, where she aims to contribute towards improving mental health in the community.

Learn from an engaging panel of CPAs who have actively committed to enhancing well-being, both personally and professionally. From simple daily rituals like morning stretches and gratitude journaling to transformative organizational practices such as flexible work arrangements and mental health support networks, panelists will share actionable steps. Whether it’s from the perspective of a CEO who prioritizes mindfulness or the frontline employee championing walking meetings, this session will explore how these efforts ripple outward, creating a healthier workplace ecosystem for all.

Bev Betteridge CPA, CMA, CRMA, is the CEO and founder of Corner Office, a leading provider of CFO and outsourced accounting services for small to mid-market businesses based in Regina, Saskatchewan. With years of leadership experience, Bev has grown Corner Office into a successful and innovative firm, focusing on high performance, rapid growth, and delivering strategic financial solutions to clients. Her business acumen and hands-on approach have earned her respect in the industry.

A key aspect of Bev’s leadership is her commitment to building a culture that values work-life balance. She advocates for a 40-hour workweek, discourages substantial overtime, and supports flexible work hours to accommodate personal and family needs. Bev has cultivated a supportive, collaborative environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally while still meeting the demands of high performance and growth.

Outside of her work at Corner Office, Bev is deeply involved in volunteer activities, serving in board positions with Ranch Ehrlo and CPA Saskatchewan, as well as contributing to sports organizations. Her community engagement reflects her dedication to making a positive impact both in the workplace and beyond, aligning with her belief in fostering strong, supportive environments.

Learn from an engaging panel of CPAs who have actively committed to enhancing well-being, both personally and professionally. From simple daily rituals like morning stretches and gratitude journaling to transformative organizational practices such as flexible work arrangements and mental health support networks, panelists will share actionable steps. Whether it’s from the perspective of a CEO who prioritizes mindfulness or the frontline employee championing walking meetings, this session will explore how these efforts ripple outward, creating a healthier workplace ecosystem for all.