Darcy Rezac with Judy Thomson and Gayle Hallgren-Rezac are authors of Work The Pond! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life (Prentice Hall Press). This book, on the seven steps of Positive Networking™, has been described as "the connector's handbook" by Town & Country magazine. Bestselling author, Guy Kawasaki, says that their definition of networking─ Positive Networking™ ─is the "world's best definition" and the key to building long-lasting relationships.

Darcy, Judy and Gayle are experts in teaching the skills of networking in a chamber environment. They have given hundreds of presentations to corporations, associations, governments and graduate schools of business around the world. Their book has also been translated and published in China, Russia, and Korea.

Darcy Rezac is managing director and Chief Engagement Officer of The Vancouver Board of Trade which operates as a chamber of commerce. Over 300,000 business cards are exchanged annually at hundreds of networking events. He also writes, speaks and consults worldwide on public policy, social capital, leadership, networking and engagement.

Gayle Hallgren-Rezac is an innovative entrepreneur and marketer who co-founded two of Canada's most unique business ventures, Cookies by George and OTOOZ The Energie Bar. She is the recipient of the YWCA's Women of Distinction Award and a master of the 'art of conversation', a subject she writes on frequently.

Judy Thomson is a chartered accountant, team builder and trainer. She has held senior positions in the corporate world with a global accounting and consulting firm in Canada and Asia. She was also one of the senior management team involved in the successful start-up of the now world famous Rocky Mountaineer Railtours.