Annette Poechman, BA, M.Ed., RP, CCC, provides keynote speeches, presentations, workshops, seminars, and psycho-educational groups on a wide range of mental health and personal development topics. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Annette offers engaging, practical presentations tailored to diverse professional and educational audiences across Ontario and beyond. Presentations and workshops are available both in person and online.
Annette works with a wide range of audiences, including:
- College and University Students
- Parents
- Teachers
- Career Changers
- Employers
- Industry
- Associations
- Education
- Government
- Non-profit
Annette is a gifted communicator able to present even the most complex of concepts and strategies in an engaging and informative manner. Her presence inspires, motivates, and educates audiences on topics such as:
- attitude
- careers
- change
- communication
- conflict resolution
- education
- goal setting
- mental health
- relationships
- retirement
- self-esteem
- stress
- time management
Featured Keynotes and Presentations
Annette has delivered keynotes and workshops for a wide range of public sector, educational, and community organisations, including:
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Hamilton
- Psychology of Retirement. Read seminar reviews
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Stoney Creek
- Psychology of retirement. Read seminar reviews
Human Resources Development Canada – Student Employment Centre
- Staff training on motivation, organization, communication
City of Barrie, Parks & Recreation Department
- Disability Awareness Training and Recreation Settings
- Staff training on communicating with parents, supervising other staff
- Professional development for staff related to games, activities, crafts, etc. for theme based camps
Huron County Board of Education – Peer Mentor Program
- Disability Awareness Training
Huron County Board of Education – Co-op Teachers
- Resumes, Cover Letters and Interview Skills
Project Rainbow
- Disability Awareness Training
- Communicating with parents of children or adults with disabilities. Multiple presentations throughout Ontario Camps
Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford
- Project Empathy – Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Group Dynamics, Culture Shock, and Reverse Culture Shock. Facilitated for students and staff that were going to Africa to work with HIV/AIDS positive children
Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford Residence Council
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Group Dynamics
Psycho-Educational Groups and Workshops
Annette has also facilitated many psycho-educational groups. Topics include self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stress management, mature students transitioning to school and stress management and communication within a team. Participants have indicated time and time again how beneficial the group was in providing support, direction and increased awareness. Contact Annette for more information about how she might be able to help your group in these areas and more.
How to Book Annette for Mental Health Seminars, Keynotes & Workshops
Annette Poechman is a Registered Psychotherapist, educator, and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience in mental health and personal development. Her clinical background gives her a depth of expertise that most speakers cannot offer—she doesn’t just present on mental health; she works in it every day. Annette brings that knowledge to organizations, schools, post-secondary institutions, and community groups in an engaging, accessible, and immediately practical way.
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Listening. Guiding. Caring.
