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Why Join CAPS?

If you are looking to expand your reach, impact, and revenue, by growing your speaking, training, coaching, or consulting business, we invite you to consider joining CAPS.

Watch the video to hear why our members love CAPS.

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace. "

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"CAPS members have given me the courage to take my weird ideas out there and make them happen. They have helped me be me, only more so, and make a very decent living from it."

Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Fellow

member since 1996

"I feel privileged to belong to the CAPS family – this is a unique community of exceptional individuals who provide support, motivation and insights that inspire me to best that I can be. "

Orlando Bowen

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding! "

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2021

"Grâce aux évènements et aux activités de CAPS, j’y ai rencontré des professionnels et des amis sur qui je peux compter et faire appel à tout moment. Que ce soit pour parler de stratégies d’affaires, des meilleures pratiques ou simplement pour avoir un conseil, il y a toujours quelqu’un prêt à aider. "

Vincent Fournier

membre depuis 2018

"CAPS provides me with local, national, and global networks to garner timely perspectives and support on multiple facets of my speaking business."

Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP

member since 2007

Évolution de CAPS : Améliorer l’expérience des membres et bénévoles de CAPS

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS provides me with professional development, business referrals, and above all, friendships with amazing humans that last a lifetime."

Sam Demma

member since 2020

"The value I receive from my membership can’t easily be put into words….infinite support, loving friendships, and a sense of belonging to a community of esteemed colleagues that I also consider part of my family. "

Tina Varughese

membre depuis 2011

"CAPS is my primary professional community where I consistently benefit from the generosity of its members as we help each other grow our speaking businesses."

David Gouthro, CSP

member since 2002

The Evolution of CAPS: Improving Your CAPS Member Experience and the CAPS Volunteer Experience

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"En moins de deux ans, je suis devenue conférencière primée à l’échelle internationale et co-auteur d’un best-seller international. Les membres de CAPS m’ont aidé à grandir mon entreprise d’une manière à laquelle je ne m’attendais pas! Infiniment reconnaissante!"

Linda Cousineau

membre depuis 2017

"One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I'm dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants. "

Mark Black, CSP

member since 2006

"When I need help on a speech, when I need to know the latest in marketing or social media, I count on the expertise in CAPS and I've never been disappointed. But it is the friendship that I am most grateful for. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the friends."

Lea Brovedani

member since 2005

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS is a “peer-to-peer CAA” for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support."

Ron Tsang

member since 2015

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace"

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group who are living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!"

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace. "

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"CAPS members have given me the courage to take my weird ideas out there and make them happen. They have helped me be me, only more so, and make a very decent living from it."

Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Fellow

member since 1996

"I feel privileged to belong to the CAPS family – this is a unique community of exceptional individuals who provide support, motivation and insights that inspire me to best that I can be. "

Orlando Bowen

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding! "

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2021

"Grâce aux évènements et aux activités de CAPS, j’y ai rencontré des professionnels et des amis sur qui je peux compter et faire appel à tout moment. Que ce soit pour parler de stratégies d’affaires, des meilleures pratiques ou simplement pour avoir un conseil, il y a toujours quelqu’un prêt à aider. "

Vincent Fournier

membre depuis 2018

"CAPS provides me with local, national, and global networks to garner timely perspectives and support on multiple facets of my speaking business."

Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP

member since 2007

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS provides me with professional development, business referrals, and above all, friendships with amazing humans that last a lifetime."

Sam Demma

member since 2020

"The value I receive from my membership can’t easily be put into words….infinite support, loving friendships, and a sense of belonging to a community of esteemed colleagues that I also consider part of my family. "

Tina Varughese

membre depuis 2011

"CAPS is my primary professional community where I consistently benefit from the generosity of its members as we help each other grow our speaking businesses."

David Gouthro, CSP

member since 2002

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"En moins de deux ans, je suis devenue conférencière primée à l’échelle internationale et co-auteur d’un best-seller international. Les membres de CAPS m’ont aidé à grandir mon entreprise d’une manière à laquelle je ne m’attendais pas! Infiniment reconnaissante!"

Linda Cousineau

membre depuis 2017

"One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I'm dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants. "

Mark Black, CSP

member since 2006

"When I need help on a speech, when I need to know the latest in marketing or social media, I count on the expertise in CAPS and I've never been disappointed. But it is the friendship that I am most grateful for. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the friends."

Lea Brovedani

member since 2005

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS is a “peer-to-peer CAA” for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support."

Ron Tsang

member since 2015

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace"

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group who are living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!"

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace. "

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"CAPS members have given me the courage to take my weird ideas out there and make them happen. They have helped me be me, only more so, and make a very decent living from it."

Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Fellow

member since 1996

"I feel privileged to belong to the CAPS family – this is a unique community of exceptional individuals who provide support, motivation and insights that inspire me to best that I can be. "

Orlando Bowen

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding! "

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2021

"Grâce aux évènements et aux activités de CAPS, j’y ai rencontré des professionnels et des amis sur qui je peux compter et faire appel à tout moment. Que ce soit pour parler de stratégies d’affaires, des meilleures pratiques ou simplement pour avoir un conseil, il y a toujours quelqu’un prêt à aider. "

Vincent Fournier

membre depuis 2018

"CAPS provides me with local, national, and global networks to garner timely perspectives and support on multiple facets of my speaking business."

Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP

member since 2007

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS provides me with professional development, business referrals, and above all, friendships with amazing humans that last a lifetime."

Sam Demma

member since 2020

"The value I receive from my membership can’t easily be put into words….infinite support, loving friendships, and a sense of belonging to a community of esteemed colleagues that I also consider part of my family. "

Tina Varughese

membre depuis 2011

"CAPS is my primary professional community where I consistently benefit from the generosity of its members as we help each other grow our speaking businesses."

David Gouthro, CSP

member since 2002

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"En moins de deux ans, je suis devenue conférencière primée à l’échelle internationale et co-auteur d’un best-seller international. Les membres de CAPS m’ont aidé à grandir mon entreprise d’une manière à laquelle je ne m’attendais pas! Infiniment reconnaissante!"

Linda Cousineau

membre depuis 2017

"One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I'm dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants. "

Mark Black, CSP

member since 2006

"When I need help on a speech, when I need to know the latest in marketing or social media, I count on the expertise in CAPS and I've never been disappointed. But it is the friendship that I am most grateful for. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the friends."

Lea Brovedani

member since 2005

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS is a “peer-to-peer CAA” for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support."

Ron Tsang

member since 2015

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace"

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group who are living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!"

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace. "

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"CAPS members have given me the courage to take my weird ideas out there and make them happen. They have helped me be me, only more so, and make a very decent living from it."

Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Fellow

member since 1996

"I feel privileged to belong to the CAPS family – this is a unique community of exceptional individuals who provide support, motivation and insights that inspire me to best that I can be. "

Orlando Bowen

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding! "

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2021

"Grâce aux évènements et aux activités de CAPS, j’y ai rencontré des professionnels et des amis sur qui je peux compter et faire appel à tout moment. Que ce soit pour parler de stratégies d’affaires, des meilleures pratiques ou simplement pour avoir un conseil, il y a toujours quelqu’un prêt à aider. "

Vincent Fournier

membre depuis 2018

"CAPS provides me with local, national, and global networks to garner timely perspectives and support on multiple facets of my speaking business."

Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP

member since 2007

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS provides me with professional development, business referrals, and above all, friendships with amazing humans that last a lifetime."

Sam Demma

member since 2020

"The value I receive from my membership can’t easily be put into words….infinite support, loving friendships, and a sense of belonging to a community of esteemed colleagues that I also consider part of my family. "

Tina Varughese

membre depuis 2011

"CAPS is my primary professional community where I consistently benefit from the generosity of its members as we help each other grow our speaking businesses."

David Gouthro, CSP

member since 2002

President’s Message – V-CON Special Edition

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"En moins de deux ans, je suis devenue conférencière primée à l’échelle internationale et co-auteur d’un best-seller international. Les membres de CAPS m’ont aidé à grandir mon entreprise d’une manière à laquelle je ne m’attendais pas! Infiniment reconnaissante!"

Linda Cousineau

membre depuis 2017

"One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I'm dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants. "

Mark Black, CSP

member since 2006

"When I need help on a speech, when I need to know the latest in marketing or social media, I count on the expertise in CAPS and I've never been disappointed. But it is the friendship that I am most grateful for. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the friends."

Lea Brovedani

member since 2005

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS is a “peer-to-peer CAA” for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support."

Ron Tsang

member since 2015

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace"

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group who are living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!"

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace. "

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"CAPS members have given me the courage to take my weird ideas out there and make them happen. They have helped me be me, only more so, and make a very decent living from it."

Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Fellow

member since 1996

"I feel privileged to belong to the CAPS family – this is a unique community of exceptional individuals who provide support, motivation and insights that inspire me to best that I can be. "

Orlando Bowen

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding! "

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2021

"Grâce aux évènements et aux activités de CAPS, j’y ai rencontré des professionnels et des amis sur qui je peux compter et faire appel à tout moment. Que ce soit pour parler de stratégies d’affaires, des meilleures pratiques ou simplement pour avoir un conseil, il y a toujours quelqu’un prêt à aider. "

Vincent Fournier

membre depuis 2018

"CAPS provides me with local, national, and global networks to garner timely perspectives and support on multiple facets of my speaking business."

Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP

member since 2007

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS provides me with professional development, business referrals, and above all, friendships with amazing humans that last a lifetime."

Sam Demma

member since 2020

"The value I receive from my membership can’t easily be put into words….infinite support, loving friendships, and a sense of belonging to a community of esteemed colleagues that I also consider part of my family. "

Tina Varughese

membre depuis 2011

"CAPS is my primary professional community where I consistently benefit from the generosity of its members as we help each other grow our speaking businesses."

David Gouthro, CSP

member since 2002

Being more inclusive in our speaking delivery for LGBTQ audience members

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"En moins de deux ans, je suis devenue conférencière primée à l’échelle internationale et co-auteur d’un best-seller international. Les membres de CAPS m’ont aidé à grandir mon entreprise d’une manière à laquelle je ne m’attendais pas! Infiniment reconnaissante!"

Linda Cousineau

membre depuis 2017

"One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I'm dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants. "

Mark Black, CSP

member since 2006

"When I need help on a speech, when I need to know the latest in marketing or social media, I count on the expertise in CAPS and I've never been disappointed. But it is the friendship that I am most grateful for. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the friends."

Lea Brovedani

member since 2005

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS is a “peer-to-peer CAA” for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support."

Ron Tsang

member since 2015

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace"

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group who are living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!"

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace. "

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"CAPS members have given me the courage to take my weird ideas out there and make them happen. They have helped me be me, only more so, and make a very decent living from it."

Shelle Rose Charvet, CSP, HoF, Global Fellow

member since 1996

"I feel privileged to belong to the CAPS family – this is a unique community of exceptional individuals who provide support, motivation and insights that inspire me to best that I can be. "

Orlando Bowen

member since 2012

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding! "

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2021

"Grâce aux évènements et aux activités de CAPS, j’y ai rencontré des professionnels et des amis sur qui je peux compter et faire appel à tout moment. Que ce soit pour parler de stratégies d’affaires, des meilleures pratiques ou simplement pour avoir un conseil, il y a toujours quelqu’un prêt à aider. "

Vincent Fournier

membre depuis 2018

"CAPS provides me with local, national, and global networks to garner timely perspectives and support on multiple facets of my speaking business."

Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP

member since 2007

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS provides me with professional development, business referrals, and above all, friendships with amazing humans that last a lifetime."

Sam Demma

member since 2020

"The value I receive from my membership can’t easily be put into words….infinite support, loving friendships, and a sense of belonging to a community of esteemed colleagues that I also consider part of my family. "

Tina Varughese

membre depuis 2011

"CAPS is my primary professional community where I consistently benefit from the generosity of its members as we help each other grow our speaking businesses."

David Gouthro, CSP

member since 2002

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"En moins de deux ans, je suis devenue conférencière primée à l’échelle internationale et co-auteur d’un best-seller international. Les membres de CAPS m’ont aidé à grandir mon entreprise d’une manière à laquelle je ne m’attendais pas! Infiniment reconnaissante!"

Linda Cousineau

membre depuis 2017

"One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I'm dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants. "

Mark Black, CSP

member since 2006

"When I need help on a speech, when I need to know the latest in marketing or social media, I count on the expertise in CAPS and I've never been disappointed. But it is the friendship that I am most grateful for. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the friends."

Lea Brovedani

member since 2005

What our Members are saying about CAPS

"CAPS is a “peer-to-peer CAA” for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support."

Ron Tsang

member since 2015

"Even after 30 years of full time speaking, I continue to learn from my CAPS colleagues on how to grow my business, despite the dramatically changing marketplace"

Jeff Mowatt, CSP, HoF

member since 1991

"I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group who are living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!"

Trisha Miltimore

member since 2012

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
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Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame (HoF)
Individuals who have been recognized for their outstanding excellence as a professional speaker and dedication to the speaking industry.