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Join us in Montreal, June 25-27, for the 2025 Executive Leadership Forum (ELF), an exclusive opportunity for senior leaders to engage in an interactive and intellectually stimulating experience. This year’s theme, "Wellness + Purpose = Leadership," will explore how wellness and purpose intersect with effective leadership.

ELF offers dynamic sessions, hands-on learning, and meaningful peer-to-peer discussions designed to challenge and inspire. You will walk away with fresh strategies and insights to elevate your leadership approach.

Accommodations
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
1050 de la Gauchetiere West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 4C9
Phone: +1 514-878-9000
Room Rate: $289 CAD ++ single/double
Cut off: May 30, 2025

Book your group rate for 2025 ASAE Executive Leadership Forum

 

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ELF Provocateur

Lori Anderson, FASAE, CAE
President & CEO, International Sign Association

Lori Anderson is President & CEO for the International Sign Association (ISA), which serves the sign, graphics and visual communications industry. ISA’s programs include conferences, advocacy, technology, research and ISA International Sign Expo®, which attracts some 20,000 professionals annually.

Lori is experienced at leading the association through significant change. During her tenure, ISA has undergone a reorganization to realign its membership structure and expanded its international reach. She has guided the organization through several iterations of strategic planning, designed to capitalize on new opportunities and technological changes that impact its members.

She is a past chair of the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations Board of Directors and was recognized in 2013 by the NAM with its Leadership Award. She has served as a member of the Boards of Directors of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

 

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Meet the Speakers

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a celebrated mental health advocate and champion of gender equality, youth self-esteem, emotional literacy, and connecting with nature. She has been recognized with multiple UN awards for her humanitarian work and was also named the first National Volunteer for the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2022. In her deeply moving and insightful keynotes, Grégoire Trudeau empowers audiences to claim their true potential, helping them move forward on a journey of mental wellness, self-awareness, and acceptance.

In 2024, Grégoire Trudeau published her first book, Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other. It takes readers on a deeply personal journey toward self-knowledge, acceptance, and empowerment, drawing on the expertise of top psychologists, psychiatrists, scientists, and thought leaders. It was an instant #1 Toronto Star and Globe and Mail bestseller.

Grégoire Trudeau is a certified yoga teacher and meditation practitioner and teaches classes on a volunteer basis at public schools both in-person and virtually. An outdoor enthusiast, she is also a certified PADI underwater diver, a level one alpine ski instructor, and an ambassador for Nature Canada as part of their Women for Nature initiative. Grégoire Trudeau is also a local Honorary Riverkeeper in Ottawa and an influencer for the Deliver for Good campaign, which championed gender equality and the health of girls and women worldwide. The mother of three children, Grégoire Trudeau was the recipient of the 2017 Because Mothers Matter Award.

 

Tim Hodges

Tim Hodges, Ph.D., is a senior consultant at Gallup. He consults a wide range of organizations and leads research projects in strengths development, employee selection, employee engagement and wellbeing.

Dr. Hodges has worked with Gallup since 2000. He has delivered presentations and written journal articles and technical reports on many topics, including CliftonStrengths, strengths-based development, positive psychology and leadership development. He has contributed chapters to the books Positive Psychology in Practice, Organizational Behavior (10th Edition), Positive Psychology on the College Campus and the Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Work. His research has appeared in the journals Educational Horizons, Organizational Dynamics and College and University. Dr. Hodges serves as a reviewer of scholarly work submitted for publication in the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies and has often served on review boards for regional and national academic conferences.

 

Amy Yip

Amy Yip is the founder of Amy Yip LLC, a company dedicated to closing leadership skills gaps that prevent underrepresented employees from advancing into key roles. As an accomplished Mental Fitness Executive Coach, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and self-confidence trainer, Amy is passionate about helping individuals and teams thrive. A 2X TEDx speaker, she draws on over 16 years of experience building and leading global teams at industry leaders like Google, Clorox, and Booz Allen. Amy’s work is driven by her passion for fostering diverse leadership and creating transformative change.
Amy is an International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach, a Certified Hudson Institute Coach, a Certified Strozzi Institute Somatic Coach, and a pioneer Mental Fitness Coach certified through Positive Intelligence.
Amy received her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and her BS in computer science and BA in communications from the University of Maryland.
Amy resides in Maryland with Greg, her best friend and husband, and her sons Logan and Julian, the cutest kids ever.

 

Matthew D. Lyons

Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Matthew has lived in the Washington, DC area for over 30 years. He began practicing yoga consistently in 2014. After several years of practicing hot Yoga, Matthew sought to broaden the areas of his practice with Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra, Yin, and restorative. He became inspired to teach in 2016 and completed his RYT® 200 training in May 2017. Matthew also completed a 100-hour Yin yoga teaching training in June of the same year. Subsequently, Matthew has taken numerous trainings for Yoga Nidra, restorative yoga, and sound healing. He is a committed student and practitioner of the many paths of yoga. Matthew brings a calm, mellow vibe into his classes, workshops, and retreats, with the intention of making yoga, meditation, and rest accessible and fulfilling to each person’s body, mind, and spirit. Before being called to dedicate his time and energy to guiding gentle movement practices, meditation, and sound healing, Matthew spent nearly 26 years as a congressional and regulatory affairs attorney in Washington, DC.

 

Anthony McLean

Called a “master storyteller”, Anthony McLean delivers lively, actionable presentations on culture, wellness, and inclusion. He’s worked with leading organizations such as PepsiCo, AT&T, Intel, TD Bank, Coca Cola, and more. McLean shows audiences how human connection is the key to boosting individual and team performance.
A respected voice in his field, McLean has delivered hundreds of inspiring talks across the world, rocking the stage at conferences, colleges, and corporate events. His clients have ranged from charities and non-profits to Fortune 500s, with all benefitting from his research-backed tools and actionable strategies that leave them inspired and equipped to bring their best every day. In 2024, McLean released his first book, All Fired Up: Optimize Mental Health to Ignite Joy and Fuel Peak Performance.
McLean also works in the film and television industry. As a screenwriter, he is currently in development on two feature films. He lives with his wife, their two kids, and an impressive collection of 90s movies.

 

Tramaine EL-Amin,
Vice President, Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Tramaine EL-Amin currently serves as the Vice President for Mental Health First Aid USA® at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in Washington, D.C. In this role, she leads the strategic growth of a mental health social enterprise in the United States. As a certified national trainer and social impact executive, EL-Amin has contributed to more than 4 million individuals being equipped to recognize signs and symptoms related to mental health, substance use and suicide across the country. Prior to her tenure at the National Council, she led a portfolio of health equity initiatives at the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), a publicly held behavioral health managed care organization. EL-Amin’s efforts focused on public health promotion, community engagement, legislative change management, and a strategic approach to addressing public mental health disparities for more than 1.5 million youth and adults throughout Philadelphia.

 

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Accessibility

ASAE is committed to providing an outstanding experience for all participants. We strive for full access to the activities of these events based on an awareness of participants' needs and appropriate planning. Please refer to the ASAE Meetings Accessibility Policy. Accessibility accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision, or other areas may be provided.

We ask that requests for reasonable accommodations be made as early as possible, and well in advance of the event via the registration process. Onsite requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability; however, available resources may be limited. Please email Learning & Meetings to request specialized accommodation for this program.