Who has inspired you lately?

Our inspirational speaker series was launched this Fall with motivational speaker Rick Bains and will highlight a unique individual on a monthly basis. Speakers, from various backgrounds and different walks of life, will share their successful and inspirational stories with the community. If you would like to share your story, or if there is someone you feel could be an inspirational speaker, please contact Virsa.

Our list of confirmed inspirational speaker thus far, includes Herb Dhaliwal former Member of Parliament, Jet Sunner from the RCMP,  Arvinder Bubber from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Darshan Charna from the Delta Police Department.

HOW OFTEN?

This series occurs on the last Wednesday of each month.  Check out our updated schedule for speakers and venues.

WHERE?

The location of this series changes to reflect the featured speaker.  Check the schedule for up-to-date locations and speakers.

WHY SHOULD I COME OUT TO THE SESSIONS?

Sometimes hearing about someone else’s struggles or path to success helps shape our own future. We all come to a point in life where we are faced with making decisions… some life-changing. Our goal is to present to you these unique stories and/or paths so that you will walk away feeling inspired and reach even higher levels of success. Sometimes just hearing that someone else has gone through what you are going through or that someone has taken a path that you are contemplating, can make all the difference. And if they have found their way to a rewarding path in life, so can you!

Come see for yourself. Get inspired.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE AN INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER?

Well, our question to you is, “Why wouldn’t you get involved and share your story of success?” Even if you inspire one person in an audience – that is a job well done and believe us, it feels great to have people walk away thinking about how they can take steps to improve their lives by hearing about how someone else took the path less travelled.

We are always looking for inspiration and never cease to be amazed at how truly inspirational our local community members are and all the great successes achieved by those around us. Contact us to participate or if you would like to suggest someone to be an inspirational speaker in our series.

HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?

To share your story click here or email us at info@virsa.ca

CHECK BACK FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING SESSIONS

2010 SCHEDULE

April 27^th:                        Herb Dhaliwal at Blenz Central City Surrey at 5:30pm

May 25th:                          Arvinder Bubber at Blenz Central City Surrey (Upper Level) at 5:30pm

Speaker Bio’s

Rick Bains

Rick Bains understands what it’s like to face real challenge and hardship. At the age of 12 he was faced with taking on the immense responsibility of parenting his younger siblings due to family disease. For many, such a stormy childhood would have broken their spirit and shattered their dreams; however, with Rick this was not the case! Now 28, Rick has harnessed all of the negative ideas and thoughts that could have crushed him, and turned them into a spell bounding, soul screaming presentation, Rick has the outstanding ability to connect with his audience in such a personal way that his choice of words and authentic style with which he delivers captures the essence of emotion.

ARVINDER BUBBER
Arvinder Bubber is serving his fourth term as chairman of the Kwantlen University College’s Board of Governors and is vice-chairman of the Premier’s Asia Pacific Trade Council. He attended university in India and the U.K. before moving to Canada to begin his career as a chartered accountant. He is the former director of revenue and fiscal services for the City of Regina where he was also manager of the internal audit department. He established his own practice in Vancouver in 1991.

HERB DHALIWAL

Herb Dhaliwal was a Member of Parliament for the riding of Vancouver South – Burnaby, located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Mr. Dhaliwal was first elected to the House of Commons in 1993, representing the federal riding of Vancouver South. He has the rare distinction of being the first South Asian to hold a Ministerial position anywhere in a Western democracy. Prior to entering politics, Mr. Dhaliwal’s career as a small businessman and entrepreneur spanned more than 25 years in the private and public sectors.