Keynote Speaker – The Gathering for Men's Mental Health
In support of the Paul Hansell Foundation


Doug was honoured to be selected as one of six featured speakers at The Gathering for Men's Mental Health, an annual event held on Men's Mental Health Day. Hosted in support of the Paul Hansell Foundation, the event brings together voices committed to breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental wellness to over 150 attendees.



Doug delivered his signature keynote, "Building Resilience in the Game of Life: Lessons from the Ice to the Boardroom," sharing personal stories of navigating the intense highs and lows of both professional sports and entrepreneurship. Drawing on nearly 800 games as a hockey official and years of business leadership, Doug offered insights into the mindset, tools, and practices that fuel long-term resilience.


Special thanks to Brian Hansell, the Paul Hansell Foundation, and the Canadian Mental Health Association for the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful cause.

Fireside Chat with Sunco CEO, Michael Schoenberger For the National Sunco Team – sunco.ca

By Doug Adlam • April 21, 2025
Fireside Chat with Sunco CEO, Michael Schoenberger For the National Sunco Team – sunco.ca Doug recently had the pleasure of joining Michael Schoenberger, CEO of Sunco Communications & Installations , for a candid and thought-provoking Fireside Chat hosted for Sunco’s national team. With over 20 years of experience providing business communication solutions across Canada, Sunco is known not only for its technical expertise but for its strong emphasis on people and connection—making this conversation all the more meaningful. Together, Doug and Michael explored themes central to today’s fast-evolving business landscape: the power of human connection in a digital world, the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence, the importance of self-awareness in uncovering your unique superpower, and the impact of authentic communication in leadership and team dynamics. Doug extends his sincere thanks to Michael Schoenberger for the opportunity to engage with the passionate and forward-thinking Sunco team. It was a privilege to contribute to a culture that values both innovation and the people who make it possible.

Impact Speaker – EO ONE Canada National Conference Presented by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Canada

By Doug Adlam • April 21, 2025
Impact Speaker – EO ONE Canada National Conference Presented by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Canada Doug was honoured to deliver his signature keynote, "Exponential Entrepreneurship: Mastering the Art of Serial Business Growth," at EO ONE Canada—the annual national conference of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, bringing together over 300 entrepreneurs from across Canada and around the world.  Speaking to a room full of high-performing founders and visionaries, Doug took the audience deep into the mind of an exponential entrepreneur—someone driven not just to build multiple businesses, but to pursue them simultaneously with the intent of making a meaningful, lasting impact. Through authenticity and vulnerability, he shared the raw realities behind the entrepreneurial journey: navigating burnout, managing chaos, and overcoming the emotional toll of scaling ventures while staying mission-focused. At the same time, he illuminated the extraordinary rewards that come with choosing this path—clarity, opportunity, and exponential growth. Doug extends his sincere thanks to the EO ONE Canada selection committee for the opportunity to share his journey, and to be part of such an energizing and purpose-driven gathering of entrepreneurial leaders.
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