**DSB1 NEWS RELEASE**

Dr. Dave William will present from Timmins High & Vocational School, in the auditorium. 
“We are pleased to offer the opportunity to hear Dr. Williams speak to our communities. This event speaks to our vision of empowering all learners to achieve personal excellence,” said Bob Brush, District School Board Ontario North East board chair.
We are pleased to welcome all of our communities to watch the presentation live from the following locations:
  • Hearst: Hearst High School, Room 102
  • Kapuskasing: Kapuskasing District High School, Auditorium
  • Cochrane: École secondaire Cochrane High School, Cafeteria
  • Iroquois Falls: Iroquois Falls Secondary School, Auditorium
  • Matheson: Joseph H. Kennedy Public School, Learning Library
  • Kirkland Lake: Kirkland Lake District Composite School, Cafetorium
  • Englehart: Englehart High School, Library
  • New Liskeard: Timiskaming District Secondary School, Library
  • Kerns & Elk Lake: Kerns Public School, Makerspace
A free copy of his book Defying Limits: Lessons from the edge of the universe will be offered to families in attendance.

Motivation & Peak Performance – Reaching for the Stars 

Dr. Williams understands what is involved in achieving peak personal performance: endurance, persistence, and the ability to overcome obstacles. He believes success is built on a combination of effective judgment, skill, and knowledge. Williams shows you how to manage emotional energy for yourself and your team.

About Dr. Dave Williams

A true Canadian hero, astronaut Dr. Dave Williams is down-to-earth with a compelling and unique approach to peak performance, environmental stewardship, leadership, our futures and risk management. A former healthcare CEO, he’s received praise for his leadership in developing a culture where innovation, implementation of best practices, fiscal responsibility and patient-centered care is engrained in the fabric of the organizations he’s worked with.

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