2026 Speakers
Who We Are
Jillian Schecher
Empowering Leaders, Energizing Teams
Jillian Schecher is a leadership educator, keynote speaker, and founder of The Academy of Joyful Living, known for creating spaces where leaders and teams can pause, exhale, and reconnect with what actually helps them thrive at work and in life.
Jillian teaches Joy as a practical skill. Not a mindset you have to force, but a daily practice that supports clarity, energy, and resilience in high-pressure environments. Her work is especially resonant with professionals who give a lot, carry responsibility and are ready for tools that help them feel better and lead better.
She is the creator of The Joy Method™, a simple, repeatable framework that helps leaders regulate their energy, navigate stress, and show up with greater presence. Jillian is also the author of The Daily Joy Journals, host of The Joy Journey Podcast, and a trusted guide for leaders looking to build healthier, more connected workplaces.
Jillian has worked with organizations and teams across corporate, wellness, and service-based industries, including Lululemon, Fairmont Hotels, TD Canada Trust, Saje Wellness, ATB and Google. She is known for blending warmth, honesty, and practical insight and her sessions leave people feeling grounded, inspired, and equipped with practical tools that make a meaningful difference in how they lead, work, and live.
Stephanie Richardson
Dental Director Academy
Stephanie Richardson is the Founder of Dental Director Academy, she is a practice growth and leadership advisor to dental offices across Canada. She helps dentists and their leadership teams increase profitability, improve efficiency, and build high-performing cultures.
Known for her warm yet practical, systems-driven approach, Stephanie specializes in leadership development, practice and profitability optimization, patient experience, and operational excellence. Her work focuses on aligning people, processes, and performance so practices can grow sustainably while creating exceptional experiences for both patients and teams.
Bianca Dornan
Practices Made Perfect
Bianca Dornan founded Practices Made Perfect, a dental consulting firm that believes a dental office's success lies in its employees. With decades of experience in the industry, Bianca has become an expert in understanding the challenges faced by practitioners and finding practical solutions to their daily struggles. Her unique blend of education and practical experience allows her to see the big picture and "think outside the box," making her a valuable asset to clients.
Bianca's hands-on, in-office approach has repeatedly proven to be the right method for ensuring sustainable positive growth and change in dental offices. She is known for her engaging and down-to-earth approach, focusing on helping teams find solutions and reach goals that can carry their practice for years. Bianca has experience working with teams from downtown Toronto to small one-dentist towns, meeting the needs of all demographics.
Bianca lives in rural Ontario with her husband, two children, and dog, Sophia. If you're looking to expand your dental practice, Bianca and her team at Practices Made Perfect can help.
