With 20 years of experience in 12 countries as an organizational culture, engagement strategy, communications, author and leadership professional, Judith is known for her systems and integrative approach to leadership, potential and peak performance. Judith is called both an artist and an engineer for her ability to engage others to ignite vision, performance and aligned action in internal teams, with customers/clients, external stakeholders, and global citizen engagement. She works with individuals and organizations creating sustainable enterprises. Judith has been recognized with numerous awards including International Executive Coach of the Year, Canadian Progress Club Woman of the Year – Entrepreneur and Innovator, and SMU Distinguished Community Service Award. Judith holds BA, BEd, and MA degrees from Saint Mary’s University, Computer Network Engineer from Dalhousie University, and Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business) Executive Development Program. Judith’s list of clients have included: Bell Canada, Simon Property Group, Intel Canada, Westfield Corp. Spectrum Realty, Jamaican Ministry of Education, Manulife Financial, Novosibirsk State Medical Academy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Royal Bank Group, & ING Canada.
Great opportunity to learn and connect!
Thoroughly enjoyed the conference and learnt so much from amazing thought leaders, high quality panel speakers. It is refreshing to see that as we continue to grow as women entrepreneurs we are impacting the quality of lives of ours, our family and the community at large. Thank you for putting together an exceptional conference that can have a far larger reach in the future. It was definitely worth the long distance travel and excited to grow GroYourBiz in the UK.
Claris CoachingThe speakers, panelists, food, and gala were all superb. I have learned so much and have so many ideas that I can implement today to help grow my business.
Thanks Barb Mowat and EXCELerate2017 for a brilliant conference bringing together so many who are committed to advancing women’s entrepreneurship.
East West CenterSuper organized, great energy, variety and well attended.
Excellent location, food, really enjoyed the Plenary sessions. Met some wonderful women in business.
Connections!!
Barbara WilliamsonTritex Fabrics
Big crowd. Fantastic speakers. The entire event was so polished!
Tanya CurtisMarketing DirectorAbbotsford Highstreet
I had a riot at EXCELerate, and if there is anything I can do for you or your patrons ongoing please don’t hesitate to ask.
Tantalus LabsExceptional conference!! The content, quality and quantity of speakers, venue, scheduling, are all exceptional. It is engaging and motivating, and I don’t know of any other event where you’d have the opportunity to hear from so many “keynote” speakers.












