Adam Tonnos (P.Eng) is the director of business development and coaching partner with Corporate Symphony International, and president of Momentum, Executive Coaching. After graduating from Queen's University, he started as a co-op student at BESTECH and within five years, he was manager of sales. He is vice-president of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), Sudbury branch, and winner of its past-presidents' memorial medal.

Q: What motivates you?
A: Knowing I can play a role in other people's success through one-on-one coaching and sales. Coaching = supporting a person's thinking as they develop strategies for creating the life (work or personal) they love. Sales = connecting a client to a product they truly need to augment their organization.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be?
A: Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. Considering his level of business success, I would love to have had the opportunity to get his opinions on what he would have done different.

Q: What do you enjoy about living in Northern Ontario?
A: My wife and I have a tremendous support network here in Northern Ontario. This support is an enabling factor to my success and freedom to experiment as a young entrepreneur.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A: Mail carrier. Doctor. Pilot. The first was to follow in my Dad's footsteps. The second was to follow in my doctor's footsteps. The last had nothing to do with footsteps but just wanting to do something cool.

Q: What makes you happy?
A: Having those quiet moments in the car, on a run, reading with my kids.