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WE Go BIG! Keynote, Panel and Après!
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler | 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC, V8E 1G1

(Recommended for managers, business owners and leaders)

The Whistler Experience Leadership Series, generously supported by Whistler Blackcomb, debuts November 26 with an inspiring keynote, panel discussion, and après networking event at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

This year’s keynote features Talaysay Campo, an esteemed Indigenous health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and 2025 Tourism Woman of the Year. Through her story, participants will explore how thoughtful, people-focused leadership creates exceptional guest experiences and high-performing, resilient teams.

A panel of local leaders - from the Lil'wat Business Group, Whistler Blackcomb and the Four Seasons Resort & Spa - will then connect these insights to the realities of managing teams and delivering service excellence across Whistler’s diverse workplaces.

Following the keynote and panel, attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect in an après-style atmosphere.

Agenda (subject to change):
4:00 PM Registration 
4:30 PM Introduction and Keynote 
5:15 PM Panel discussion 
6:00 PM Networking
7:00 PM Event close

About Talaysay Campo
Born and raised in the Squamish and Sechelt Nations, Talaysay Campo is an esteemed Indigenous health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker specializing in business and economic reconciliation. Deeply rooted in her Coast Salish values, Talaysay is dedicated to nurturing the next generation through cultural, land-based knowledge and guiding her community toward stronger, healthier, and more balanced living.

Talaysay holds an MBA from the UBC Sauder School of Business and is a certified personal trainer specializing in movement and nutrition. She also has a strong background in ethnobotany, connecting her understanding of Indigenous plant medicine to her work in holistic health and education. By integrating these diverse disciplines, Talaysay bridges traditional Indigenous teachings with modern wellness practices.

As the Co-Owner of Talaysay Tours, a leading Indigenous cultural and eco-tourism company, and the Founder of Theda X Nena Skincare, Talaysay continues to champion Indigenous leadership, sustainability, and community empowerment. Through her work, she creates spaces for education, healing, and cultural revitalization—uplifting others to live in connection with the land and one another.


Moderator: Courtney Marchment
Courtney Marchment is a certified Leadership Coach (CPCC, PCC) and founder of Courtney Marchment Coaching Inc., a Whistler-based leadership development firm that helps individuals and organizations thrive through purpose-driven growth. She specializes in creating transformative workshops, retreats, and coaching programs that build trust, strengthen communication, and foster resilient, high-performing teams.

Courtney has facilitated leadership development programs for organizations across the Sea-to-Sky and beyond—including Tourism Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb, eBay, and Lil'wat Nation—bringing her signature blend of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and mountain-town groundedness to every room she leads.







Panelists

Katie Thompson - Four Seasons
Katie Thompson is the Director of People & Culture at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. She’s called Whistler home since 2015 and brings over 15 years of progressive HR experience to the table.

Katie believes leadership starts with how we treat our people. If employees feel seen, supported, and genuinely cared for, they’ll naturally bring that same energy to the guest experience. In hospitality, it’s simple: you can’t expect extraordinary service from a team who doesn’t feel it themselves.

Her work centers on the idea that employee wellbeing isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the foundation for guest satisfaction and strong business results.
 

Rosemary Stager - Lil'wat Business Group
Tsekonámus Rosemary Stager is the CEO of the Líl̓wat Business Group (LBG). A lifelong community advocate and experienced Indigenous administrator, she is committed to advancing Líl̓wat-led economic development. Rosemary focuses on creating employment and training opportunities, expanding business ventures, and building strong partnerships that support long-term prosperity for Líl̓wat Nation.
 
Her leadership is grounded in cultural values and inspired by her late father, Stl’atl’imx Hereditary Chief Allen Stager. Rosemary has contributed to significant political and economic agreements, including the 2017 Whistler Blackcomb Master Development Agreement. She has also served on multiple boards and was recognized with an FNHDA Inspiration Award and a YWCA Women of Distinction nomination. Prior to LBG, she held senior roles in Indigenous health, advancing land-based healing and culturally grounded wellness. Rosemary resides in Líl̓wat Nation with her husband and is a mother, grandmother, and active cultural participant.





Wolfgang Sterr 
Senior Director, Mountain Dining | Whistler Blackcomb
Wolfgang Sterr, Senior Director of Mountain Dining at Whistler Blackcomb, leads with a commitment to continuous improvement and extraordinary guest experiences. Combining operational expertise with a passion for mountain adventure, he elevates food, beverage, and hospitality standards while inspiring teams to innovate. Wolfgang’s focus on connection, service, and quality ensures every guest encounter is unforgettable, delivering the excitement and care that defines the Whistler experience.






Whistler Experience Program Benefits:
You can attend this session without participating in the Whistler Experience. All are welcome. Please register via our events calendar.

If you wish to use this session to qualify for Whistler Experience program benefits, including the Whistler Blackcomb Spirit Pass, please register via the Whistler Experience platform. 

Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns by the Whistler Chamber.

Whistler Experience Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot attend, please email whistlerexperience@whistlerchamber.com at least five business days before the event. You may only reschedule once free of charge. A $40 re-scheduling fee applies for cancellations within five business days, no-shows, or second reschedules.