Six thousand years ago we were one-we shared the same stories and myths, mysteries and magic. The classical Greek philosophers began the process of separate thinking. The great Renaissance thinkers picked up the pace and the genius of our modern scientific and technical era has unraveled this precious human asset. If we continue to separate ourselves-liberal/conservative, parent/ child, Muslim/Christian, labor/management, black/white, young/old, rich/poor-we will wither as a society, perhaps as a species.

Conscious Leadership inspires self and others to reframe what we see by making the connections between all the parts-countries as kin, corporations as communities, employees as whole humans, religions as partners rather than competitors. In this knowing, we gain a greater understanding of how all our actions touch and connect with everything else.

Lance Secretan, one of the world's foremost strategists and leadership advisors, brings passion and courage to his cause-to change the world by reawakening spirit and values in the workplace. Lance's brilliance as a teacher and storyteller is showcased in his work as an electrifying and unique thought-leader, public speaker, "coaches' coach", and bestselling author. In his breakthrough work on leadership and inspiration, Lance has the uncanny ability to foretell, discern, and translate concepts while holding the mega-view.

Following his keynote address, Lance and his colleague Sarah Grimmer will conduct a full-day (space limited) workshop for those delegates who register for the Leadership Forum.

The opening night party of the AHP Canada Conference is a tradition where old friends meet and new friendships are formed.

One of the most famous venues in Whistler awaits you at Merlin's, where views of Blackcomb Mountain are plentiful both inside and out. Merlin's is located across from the Wizard Chair at the base of Blackcomb Mountain and is within easy walking distance from Whistler's major hotels.

Merlin's design and decor includes the following:

• spacious outdoor patio
• live-music stage with full electrical hook ups
• suspended gondola-car-dj station
• upstairs mezzanine with pool table, additional seating and a bar

Presented by The Drum Café, this innovative and inspiring lunch will demonstrate the importance of working as a team, playing to the same beat and how individual roles and rhythms, large or small, impact the entire enterprise.

As in an orchestra, your organization is made up of different departments and you often raise funds for large health care organizations that have a very different way of operating from you. Different rhythms playing to their own beat. By playing to the same beat, regardless of the rhythm, you can focus on a common goal, vision or mission. And by listening, your organization can learn to communicate more effectively. By making music as a group, you will discover that the whole is greater than the sum of all its individual parts, and working together can be fun, productive and inspirational.

Your group is fantastic, the style marvelous, the cohesiveness you bring to any group of people is extraordinary and the joy and exhilaration we experienced unsurpassed.

—A testimonial from Care International.

This year's banquet features a brand new format of AHP awards and a return of the prestigious Hygeia awards presented for excellence in health care public relations.

This will also be a final chance to savour the cuisine and hospitality of the luxurious Whistler Westin Resort and Spa … unless of course you choose to stay those few extra days!

Either way, this is a perfect chance to celebrate the end of this memorable Whistler experience with our annual banquet at which we honour the outstanding contribution to our profession by both AHP and HCPRA members.

Take advantage of one of the longest days of the year in the stunning Whistler Valley. Join us for nine holes of golf directly after Monday's sessions. Shotgun start promptly at 5:15 p.m.

Just a few steps from the hotel and conference centre, Whistler Golf is a Palmer-designed course suitable for all levels of golfer. Everyone is welcome to register for this optional extra. With contests, free mulligans and prizes for all, you can't help but have a blast at this "best ball" tourney.

After golf, chow down on a BBQ on the clubhouse patio. Non-golfers are welcome to join the BBQ - the more, the merrier!

For fees for dinner and golf, please see the registration form. The BBQ dinner is open to all registrants (golfers and non golfers). Dinner and golf are optional and not included in your registration fee. For questions regarding golf, please contact Judi Angel at judiangel@telus.net.