nikos theodosakis

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In Grade Two Nikos led his classmates on a protest march around their school carrying picket signs urging others to protect the environment, clean up their garbage and make change happen. And so for the rest of the day, he and his classmates picked up seven bags of trash, one candy wrapper at a time

Several decades later, Nikos finds himself still believing that small actions, taken by committed individuals can create change in schools, organizations, and in communities around the world.

His life experiences as author, educator, speaker, photographer, musician, filmmaker, film festival producer, entrepreneur, father and Greek restaurant owner have instigated new and bold relationships and opportunities where "things overlap."

He is an advocate for meaningful education and is the architect of the InStill Life, Preserving Your Culture and The Director in the Classroom projects. He is founder and executive director of the OliveUs Education Initiative Society, a non profit organization which provides rich learning projects around the world that promote personal connection, purpose and meaning. He is one of twenty five entrepreneurs in Canada to receive the Financial Post Best Partnerships award for innovative leadership in connecting business, community and education.

His thoughtful presentations to schools, business and organizations around the world invite personal reflection and inspire organizational change. Drawing upon his experiences and observations in his many fields of interest, Nikos' rich storytelling presentations take us on journeys that ultimately illuminate our individual and collective potential and demonstrate how the transformations we long for can unfold through the decisions and actions we personally direct on a daily basis - one candy wrapper at a time.