Transforming Practices Conference 2026

• Tyler’s journey as a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy and his subsequent mental health challenges underscores the vital role of belonging in healing and personal growth. Tyler Smith highlights how inclusive and compassionate spaces strengthen connections and provide crucial support during life’s most difficult challenges. He shares practical insights on cultivating self-compassion, building networks of care, and finding strength in community. His inspiring message empowers audiences to embrace the power of belonging to foster resilience, support others, and create cultures of collective well-being.
  This presentation offers practical steps to create advocacy efforts and inclusive environments where individuals feel heard, valued, and supported. Drawing from his personal experiences, Tyler shares actionable strategies for communities, organizations, and individuals to build programs and support networks that prioritize belonging, healing, and connection. Attendees will learn how to foster resilience, prevent disconnection, and address the challenges faced by those who feel isolated from their family, work, peers, or even themselves.

When teams face burnout, change fatigue, and diminishing engagement, Jessica Janzen delivers the spark they need. She is an in-demand motivational speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert in resiliency whose high energy keynotes unlock a clear pathway from adversity to achievement. She empowers audiences to shift from a problem to a possibility mindset, making her an essential voice for navigating today's challenging business landscape. Janzen doesn't just inspire — she equips audiences with actionable strategies to re-wire their thinking, get curious, and bring on the joy.

An entrepreneur and a fierce advocate for mental health, rare disease, and all things joy, Janzen co-founded The Love for Lewiston Foundation in 2017, which has raised over $3 million for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) research and medical care. It was also pivotal in implementing newborn screening for SMA in Alberta. Her foundation continues to support the Alberta Children's Hospital today.

Janzen’s contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards,
including being named one of Calgary's “Top 40 Under 40”. She is the bestselling author of Bring the Joy, which encourages readers to reconnect with themselves and find joy even during the most difficult times. It draws from her personal mental health journey through love, life, and loss.

From growing up on a family farm to now speaking on global stages, Janzen brings both heart and business acumen to every engagement. Her infectious enthusiasm and straight-talking approach create immediate connection as she guides audiences through her blueprint for resilience. Audiences leave with proven strategies to thrive in uncertainty and adversity and create lasting and meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives.