Sheri Young

Sheri Young

BA, BAA, ICD.D

AB, CA

Leaders are hard wired to connect and their ability to connect to others – and themselves -- is critical to success. Sheri empowers leaders to tap into their superpower of connection through lessons learned from her Samoyeds, creating thriving workplaces with less stress, anxiety and high retention.

Author, entrepreneur, and professional speaker, Sheri takes more than 40 years of senior executive leadership experience in the private, public sectors and not for profit sectors to empower leaders to create meaningful connections to thrive in dynamic workplaces.


Drawing on 40 years of senior executive experience, Sheri positions leaders for success to lead diverse management teams with very different personalities and leadership styles.



Sheri holds a BA (Political Science) from Carleton University, as well as a post-graduate BAA (Journalism) from Ryerson University. Sheri also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

Sheri is a member of the Canadian Kennel Club and owner, breeder, handler at SurThrive Samoyeds.

Author, entrepreneur, and professional speaker, Sheri takes more than 40 years of senior executive leadership experience in the private, public sectors and not for profit sectors to empower leaders to create meaningful connections to thrive in dynamic workplaces.


Drawing on 40 years of senior executive experience, Sheri positions leaders for success to lead diverse management teams with very different personalities and leadership styles.



Sheri holds a BA (Political Science) from Carleton University, as well as a post-graduate BAA (Journalism) from Ryerson University. Sheri also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

Sheri is a member of the Canadian Kennel Club and owner, breeder, handler at SurThrive Samoyeds.

Connecting To Your Team - Losing Maya In The Ring!!!

Format: Keynote 

This program is perfect for:

  • Leaders managing diverse talented teams of people with different strong personalities and leadership styles


 In a fast-paced ever-changing world, where social media, volatile markets and AI are transforming your workplace and industry, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with obstacles and uncertainty, losing your connection to your purpose and your...

Teamwork / TeambuildingLeadership - Executive LevelEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / FunnyProfessionalism