Debbie Walmsley
CPBA, CPVA,
BC, CANADABackground: Born in Cranbrook BC, after graduation in 1979 attended the East Kootenay Community College, and made the decision to join the insurance industry in 1980. In 1981, she moved to Prince George and began a 27 year career with Hub International Barton Insurance. She moved to her current home in the city of Chilliwack BC in 1991. Well known as a successful businesswoman in the insurance industry, in 2009 she made the jump to a career as a personal development and talent assessment consultant and co-founded Dynamic Leadership Inc. She is the Communications co-chair for the Vancouver CAPS board in 2014.
Positions Held:
President and COO, Dynamic Leadership Inc.
Dynamic Leadership works with management and executive groups to create high performing teams. Services include key-notes, communication and leadership training, assessments, coaching and facilitation.
Vice President of Sales for the South/Island region at HUB International
HUB International is the tenth largest insurance broker in the world. During her career, she held several positions that ultimately showcased her talents in several areas that led to her promotion to Vice President of Sales. These included:
Personal Insurance Representative
Commercial Sales Associate
Manager of Retail Locations
IT - Systems customization/Pre-Post Acquisition Team Member
Computer Training
Processing Center Development and Management
Director of Personal Insurance
Call Centre Project Manager for National Home & Auto Program
Personal/professional development and leadership trainer
Education: Debbie is a graduate of Mount Baker Senior Secondary. She has written the required examinations and qualified as a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker. Debbie is also a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, A Certified Professional Motivational Analyst, and a Certified Professional Trimetrix Analyst.
Seminars and Lectures Given:
In addition to his specific insurance education background, Debbie has lead seminars on the following topics during her 5-year term on the Leadership development team:
¨ Attitude
¨ Change management
¨ Customer service
¨ Sales techniques
¨ Talent assessment and employee selection
¨ Confrontation and Conflict management
¨ Personal development
This is not a complete list. Debbie's background as a manager with over 200 employees has qualified her to lecture on virtually any workplace challenge. Debbie has also facilitated a CAIB course in Abbotsford, been a panel member at the Fraser Valley's Women's Association, and spoken on Leadership/Mentorship at the Women in Business conference in Chilliwack and the West Coast Women's Show in Abbotsford.
Dynamic Leadership Inc. will develop keynote speeches and seminars on virtually any subject you choose. If you provide the theme we will create a unique presentation for your organization.
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Background: Born in Cranbrook BC, after graduation in 1979 attended the East Kootenay Community College, and made the decision to join the insurance industry in 1980. In 1981, she moved to Prince George and began a 27 year career with Hub International Barton Insurance. She moved to her current home in the city of Chilliwack BC in 1991. Well known as a successful businesswoman in the insurance industry, in 2009 she made the jump to a career as a personal development and talent assessment consultant and co-founded Dynamic Leadership Inc. She is the Communications co-chair for the Vancouver CAPS board in 2014.
Positions Held:
President and COO, Dynamic Leadership Inc.
Dynamic Leadership works with management and executive groups to create high performing teams. Services include key-notes, communication and leadership training, assessments, coaching and facilitation.
Vice President of Sales for the South/Island region at HUB International
HUB International is the tenth largest insurance broker in the world. During her career, she held several positions that ultimately showcased her talents in several areas that led to her promotion to Vice President of Sales. These included:
Personal Insurance Representative
Commercial Sales Associate
Manager of Retail Locations
IT - Systems customization/Pre-Post Acquisition Team Member
Computer Training
Processing Center Development and Management
Director of Personal Insurance
Call Centre Project Manager for National Home & Auto Program
Personal/professional development and leadership trainer
Education: Debbie is a graduate of Mount Baker Senior Secondary. She has written the required examinations and qualified as a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker. Debbie is also a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, A Certified Professional Motivational Analyst, and a Certified Professional Trimetrix Analyst.
Seminars and Lectures Given:
In addition to his specific insurance education background, Debbie has lead seminars on the following topics during her 5-year term on the Leadership development team:
¨ Attitude
¨ Change management
¨ Customer service
¨ Sales techniques
¨ Talent assessment and employee selection
¨ Confrontation and Conflict management
¨ Personal development
This is not a complete list. Debbie's background as a manager with over 200 employees has qualified her to lecture on virtually any workplace challenge. Debbie has also facilitated a CAIB course in Abbotsford, been a panel member at the Fraser Valley's Women's Association, and spoken on Leadership/Mentorship at the Women in Business conference in Chilliwack and the West Coast Women's Show in Abbotsford.
Dynamic Leadership Inc. will develop keynote speeches and seminars on virtually any subject you choose. If you provide the theme we will create a unique presentation for your organization.
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