Education Degrees:
College Coursework in Engineering
Affiliations Awards:
Three-Time Speaker, “Living Old Age Healthy,” Renison College, Waterloo University (2009-2011); Speaker, “Does it Make Sense?,” St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Winchester, ON (2011); Showcase Speaker, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Convention (2003); Speaker, “The Difference,” Canadian Businessmen Mission in Canada Banquet, Cambridge; Speaker, “In the Price of the Ticket,” North American Chinchillas Breeders Banquet Toronto; Speaker, “Laughing at Ourselves,” The Seventh Canadian Conference for People Who Stutter; Stand-up Comedian, Yuk Yuks Downtown Toronto; Stand-up Comedian, Club 54 Comedy Club Burlington; Stand-up Comedian, Beckett Building Annual General Meeting; Stand-up Comedian, Toastmasters Fall Conference; Speaker, “My Testimonial,” Kitchener Chapter, Business Men's Fellowship in Canada; Speaker, “My Testimonial,” Listowel Chapter, Business Men's Fellowship in Canada; Speaker, “My Testimonial,” Stratford Chapter, Business Men's Fellowship in Canada; Toastmasters International
Charity:
World Vision Inc.; Christian Children’s Fund of Canada; The Hospital for Sick Children; Leprosy Mission
Number Of Years In Profession:
54
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to "walking his talk."
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his speech impediment.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Cassels is a motivational speaker who was told he would never accomplish anything in both his personal and business life, solely due to his speech impediment. He has proved people wrong by never being unemployed a day in his life, and today, he speaks to audiences as few as 10 and as many as 500.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting professional training and coaching; Motivating people; Giving keynote speeches
Awards/Honors:
Reach for the Stars Trophy (2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Cassels will be excited to celebrate his 80th birthday.