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SUMMARY:CAPS Prairie Shield Speaker's Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed evening of wine\, appetizers\, and great conversation with fellow CAPS members at Anders Boulanger’s office\, located at 101 Bole Street. \nThis Speaker Soirée is a chance to mix\, mingle\, and rub shoulders with other professional speakers in a warm\, casual setting. Along with plenty of time for conversation and connection\, we’ll also include a short interactive segment called “Speaker Spotlight”\, where each person will have a chance to share what they do\, who they serve\, and the kind of work they’re known for. \nWhether you’re looking to reconnect with familiar faces\, meet new colleagues\, or simply enjoy an evening with people who understand the speaking business\, this will be a great opportunity to gather\, learn a little more about one another\, and strengthen our CAPS community. \nWine\, appetizers and conversation included. \nEvent Details: \nWhen: June 25th @ 5:30pm CST \nWhere: 101-90 Bole St. (Corner suite 2 blocks East of River and Osborne) \nTickets:\nMembers: FREE | Non-Members: $25
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/caps-prairie-shield-speakers-soiree/
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:The Next 25 - Future Proofing Your Speaking Business
DESCRIPTION:@ Buffal Crossing  – 2505 McGillivray Blvd.\,  Winnipeg\, MB \n \nThe Next 25 — Future Proofing Your Speaking Business brings together experienced voices from the profession for a practical\, forward-focused learning experience built specifically for professional speakers. This event explores the essential pillars of a sustainable speaking business: confidently setting and negotiating fees\, strengthening sales pipelines\, and understanding the signals your business sends to the marketplace every day. \nAttendees will gain insight into positioning their value\, improving conversion and follow-up strategies\, and making intentional decisions that support long-term relevance and impact. Whether you are building momentum or refining an established career\, this event offers perspective\, tools\, and professional dialogue to help you move forward with clarity. \nJoin fellow speakers for an engaging day of insight\, reflection\, and business-building strategy — and take a thoughtful step toward shaping the next chapter of your speaking journey. \nMaster Your Fees For the Future \nWith Brian Lee CSP\, HoF \n“ In business as in life\, you don’t get what you deserve\, you get what you negotiate.” \n– Chester L. Karrass \nMission: \nHow to Set and Negotiate Your Fees To Win More Business Every Time! \nYou will learn how to: \n\nUnlock the mystery of how to set and get fees you may not think you deserve\, but will absolutely appreciate at the end of every month.\nLearn ‘what to say’ and ‘how to say it’ when potential clients are hesitant or balk at your fees.\nCreate a successful retirement income strategy\, before you even begin.\nNegotiate like a pro with the toughest\, most seasoned meeting planner\, and achieve a win-win outcome every time.\n\n\nGet compensated 41 different ways\, even when your client has no money or no budget.\n\n\nDesign a speaker/consultant contract and invoice template that can be completed and sent in 6 minutes flat.\n\n\nSet and achieve goals to increase your income every year\, year after year.\nCreate your own fee schedule that your clients will never see.\nGet answers to questions you were afraid or embarrassed to ask\, with enthusiasm!\n\n The Next 25: The Signal Your Speaking Business Is Sending  \nCodi Shewan \nEvery speaking business sends a signal. \nThrough how you show up. \nThrough how accessible you are. \nThrough the work you accept\, the boundaries you set\, and the way clients experience you\, on stage and off. \nIn this reflective\, example driven session\, Codi Shewan invites speakers to step back and examine the signal their business is quietly sending today\, and what that signal is shaping for the next 25 years. \nDesigned as a guided audit rather than a workshop\, this session blends real world business insight with live demonstration of speaker craft. Attendees will be invited to observe\, reflect\, and think differently about how everyday decisions\, from office days to on stage moments\, train expectations\, influence reputation\, and future proof a speaking business over time. \nThis session is intentionally light in participation and heavy in insight. There is no pressure to share\, perform\, or fix anything in the room. Instead\, speakers will leave with greater clarity around how their business operates as a living message\, and how small\, intentional shifts can compound into long term relevance\, sustainability\, and impact. \nBecause legacy in the speaking profession is not built in grand gestures. \nIt is built in the signals we send\, every day. \nIn this session\, speakers will leave with greater clarity around: \n\nHow their speaking business is constantly sending signals\, often in ways they may not have intended\nHow everyday decisions\, both visible and behind the scenes\, shape expectations\, reputation\, and long term sustainability\nHow small\, intentional shifts in how they show up can compound into a business that remains relevant\, resilient\, and meaningful over time\n\nSELLING! THINK Yourself® A SALES PRO \nwith Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas\, CSP \nMost speakers’ dream is to simply show up on the platform without having to do the sales pitch. Wouldn’t that be nice? You’ve got the “speaking” part down\, but sometimes you’d rather drill holes in your feet than have to “sell” your services. \nYour message matters. You can truly change the world. But securing paid speaking engagements is what really makes you a professional speaker. Discover the sales strategies\, pipeline techniques\, CRM funnels\, follow-up systems\, and mindset shifts Nathalie used to elevate her speaking business into the High-Income Earners Group. You will also discover the five types of imposter syndrome voices – and learn how to transform them – along with brain science insights on how to read your client’s mind and confidently close the sale. \nGet ready to fill your calendar and propel your speaking business. \nABOUT OUR SPEAKERS \nBRIAN LEE\, CSP\, HoF  \nThere are six reasons you’ll want to lean in and listen to today’s first speaker. \n#1 Brian Lee founded Custom Learning Systems 41 years ago. Since then\, he has delivered more than 3\,840 presentations\, traveled over 5 million miles\, and become one of Healthcare’s leading champions of the patient experience. He has personally trained leaders and caregivers at 560+ rural hospitals and Clininc Networks \n#2 He is the author of eight books\, including Satisfaction Guaranteed and Skillful Physician Communication. \n#3 Brian is the founder of the HealthCare Service Excellence Conference\, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary in November in Galveston\, Texas\, with more than 500 leaders in attendance. \n#4 He is the Past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers of Alberta (when it was an NSA Chapter) and has delivered 60+ presentations to most CAPS Chapters and multiple national conventions\, most recently in Costa Rica \n#5 Brian\, along with Michael Bayer\, founded the Manitoba CAPS Chapter in 2002. \n#6 Custom Learning is headquartered in Calgary\, and its team of 45 Engagement Experts & Support Staff reside equally in Canada\, the US and three in the Philippines \nNathalie Plamondon-Thomas\, CSP \nNathalie Plamondon-Thomas\, CSP: Certified Speaking Professional CSP®\, Recipient of the Top Executive Coach award in 2025\, Most Empowering Confidence Coach in North America in 2023\, the Peter Legge Philanthropic Award in 2024 and Canadian Presenter of the Year in 2021\, Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is a Confidence Expert. \nShe is the author of 18 books\, including 12 no.1 bestsellers and a book  co-written with Kevin Harrington from the Shark Tank\, endorsed by Tony Robbins. She is the Founder and CEO of the THINK Yourself® ACADEMY\, offering keynotes and trainings\, leading-edge online courses\, laser-focus business strategy and one-on-one transformation coaching. \nAlong the past two decades\, she has inspired over 100\,000 audience members and empowered thousands of clients internationally to get rid of their negative self-talk. She combines over 10 years of experience in human resources\, 25 years of experience in sales and over 35 years of distinguished service in the fitness industry. She is 2026 National President of CAPS.  \nCodi Shewan: \n\nCodi Shewan is a legacy-led leadership and workplace culture expert\, keynote speaker\, and best-selling author with more than 20 years on stage. He speaks and consults with organizations and leadership teams across North America and internationally\, helping them build strong workplace cultures where people want to belong\, contribute\, and stay. \nHe is the author of the best-selling book Everyday Legacy\, which reframes legacy as something built through daily decisions\, interactions\, and moments of influence. This philosophy anchors his work\, guiding leaders to align everyday behaviours with long term organizational success and recognize the impact they create through how they show up. \nKnown for his thoughtful presence and strong stagecraft\, Codi leaves audiences with clarity\, renewed perspective\, and practical insight they can apply immediately. \nCodi is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and has contributed in numerous volunteer and leadership roles over the past decade\, including serving as President of the Toronto Chapter and as Chair of the 2024 CAPS National Convention.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/the-next-25-future-proofing-your-speaking-business/
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:CAPS Prairie Shield 25th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:CAPS Prairie Shield 25th Anniversary Dinner \nA Celebration of Community\, Craft\, and Conversation \nJoin us for a special evening as the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) Prairie Shield chapter marks 25 years of professional speaking in our community. \nThis anniversary dinner is more than a milestone — it’s an opportunity to reconnect\, reflect\, and celebrate the people and moments that shaped the journey. From the early days of the chapter to the evolution of the speaking profession today\, we’ll take a walk down memory lane\, revisit stories that defined us\, and recognize the leaders and contributors who helped build a thriving community of speakers in the Prairies. \nWhether you’re a current member\, a past member\, or someone who once called Winnipeg home while pursuing the craft of speaking\, this evening is designed to welcome you back to the table. Expect meaningful conversations\, shared memories\, and a chance to reconnect with colleagues and friends who understand the unique path of our chapter. \nEvent Details\nDate: May 21\nTime: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nLocation: Wood Tavern\n\nTickets\nMembers: $50\nNon-Members: $65\n(Ticket price includes dinner. Beverages and alcoholic drinks are additional and payable individually.)\nCome celebrate the legacy\, reconnect with the community\, and be part of the next chapter. \nWe look forward to sharing the evening with you.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/caps-prairie-shield-25th-anniversary-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:The Successful Book Project - A Virtual Event!
DESCRIPTION:The Successful Book Project: A Play in Three Acts  \nAct One – Imagination to Manuscript \nAct Two – Editing\, Designing\, Delivery \nAct Three – Releasing to the World \nActing roles to be filled: the Publisher\, the Editor\, the Author \nMost professional speakers understand the value of a well-written\, well-edited\, well-designed book as a support to their overall business. However\, bringing out a meaningful\, marketable\, readable book is not as easy as some would make it seem. \nTo ensure you deliver on a standing ovation\, it is essential to understand not only the roles involved in the play but the relationships between each character. Unlike a play upon a stage\, there is blurring between the ending of one act and the beginning of the next\, but all three acts of the play must be included in a successful book project. \nWhether you play the role of author\, publisher\, or editor (or all three)\, each role demands a specific mindset and completion of deliverables. \nIn this keynote\, learn the essentials of creating a meaningful\, marketable\, readable book that will support your speaking and your overall business model. \nDuring her 30-year career as a professional speaker on the topics of leadership and diversity\, Jeanne Martinson wrote more than a dozen books. In the past six years\, as Publisher of Wood Dragon Books\, she has assisted more than 45 authors bring over 70 books to the market. See more about her at www.wooddragonbooks.com
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/the-successful-book-project-a-virtual-event/
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:Pro Speaker Summit
DESCRIPTION:Pro Speakers Summit – featuring Advanced Training with Steve Lowell\, CSP\n\n\nPRO SPEAKERS SUMMIT – January 23\, Winnipeg Winter Club \nFeaturing Advanced Training with Steve Lowell\, CSP\nOn January 23rd\, the Pro Speakers Summit returns—building on the momentum of last year’s event\, which became the largest gathering of professional speakers in Manitoba. This year\, we’re bringing the community together again for a full day of high-level development\, practical insights\, and meaningful professional growth at the Winnipeg Winter Club. \nOur featured presenter is Steve Lowell\, CSP\, a globally respected speaking mentor known for elevating speakers into unforgettable performers. Steve will be sharing content he only teaches to select groups—material that is proprietary\, deeply practical\, and designed to permanently shift how you perform on stage. \nWhat Steve Will Cover\nAdvanced Platform Skills\nThis isn’t a collection of speaking tips.\nThis is Steve’s advanced\, behind-the-curtain methodology for commanding a room\, shaping audience perception\, and delivering with power and nuance. These are techniques you won’t see anywhere else—skills that change how you watch other speakers and how you evaluate your own presence. \nThe Anatomy of a High-Impact Keynote\nHigh-impact keynotes don’t happen by accident.\nSteve will break down his unique framework for building keynotes that transform audiences and convert opportunities. You’ll learn how to structure your message with strategic intention\, emotional resonance\, and the clarity needed to move people to action. \nWhy Attend?\nThe Pro Speakers Summit is your opportunity to sharpen your craft\, learn from a world-class mentor\, and connect with peers who are serious about the speaking profession. Whether you’re already full-time or building your speaking career\, you’ll leave with tools you can use immediately and insights that elevate your impact on any stage. \nEvent Details\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nWinnipeg Winter Club\nFull-day professional development\nLunch included
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/pro-speaker-summit/
LOCATION:Winnipeg Winter Club\, 200 River Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Winnipeg\, CA
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Stage with Darci Lang\, HoF
DESCRIPTION:Join CAPS Prairie Shield and Darci Lang\, HoF VIRTUALLY as she opens the curtain on her 32-year speaking journey!\n\n\nSharing 90% and 10% lessons from the stage. \nFor more than three decades\, Darci Lang has inspired audiences across Canada with her authentic presence\, memorable stories\, and practical wisdom. As a Hall of Fame Speaker \, Darci has built a career not only on delivering powerful keynotes and workshops but also on consistently refining her craft\, adapting to change\, and finding new ways to connect with her audiences. \nIn this special session for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers\, Darci will open the curtain on her 32-year speaking journey. With candor and warmth\, she will share the hard-won lessons that have shaped her as a communicator and a business owner. Darci has learned what it takes to create a sustainable and fulfilling career in the speaking industry. Participants will walk away with insights that are both practical and personal. \nWhether you are new to the speaking world or a seasoned professional\, this session promises to offer wisdom\, encouragement\, and inspiration. Join us for an evening with one of Canada’s most respected voices in our industry. \n\n\n\nAbout Darci Lang\, HoF \nDarci knows better than most that life is what you make it—because she’s built hers from the ground up. What she lives today is the polar opposite of what she once imagined\, and the challenges she’s faced—the “10% moments”—have shaped not only her story but her message. \nFor over 30 years\, Darci has been helping people see life through a different lens. Her 90% philosophy—focus on what you can control and let go of the rest—has resonated with audiences across industries and inspired a four-book series that continues to change lives. Her bestselling book Focus on the 90% sparked a movement that reminds us that mindset is the foundation for everything we build\, from leadership to culture to purpose. \nAs a speaker\, Darci embodies her message. With a “my life is my message” approach\, she blends hard-earned wisdom from her early entrepreneurial success—launching three businesses by age 24—with humor\, authenticity\, and heart. She doesn’t just motivate; she transforms perspective. \nA member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Hall of Fame\, Darci is as grounded as she is inspiring. Offstage\, she’s at home in Saskatchewan with her husband\, Darren\, where she recharges with family\, rescue pets\, and a steady stream of renovation projects.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/lessons-from-the-stage-with-darci-lang-hof-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Stage with Darci Lang\, HoF
DESCRIPTION:Sharing 90% and 10% lessons from the stage. \nFor more than three decades\, Darci Lang has inspired audiences across Canada with her authentic presence\, memorable stories\, and practical wisdom. As a Hall of Fame Speaker \, Darci has built a career not only on delivering powerful keynotes and workshops but also on consistently refining her craft\, adapting to change\, and finding new ways to connect with her audiences. \nIn this special session for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers\, Darci will open the curtain on her 32-year speaking journey. With candor and warmth\, she will share the hard-won lessons that have shaped her as a communicator and a business owner. Darci has learned what it takes to create a sustainable and fulfilling career in the speaking industry. Participants will walk away with insights that are both practical and personal. \nWhether you are new to the speaking world or a seasoned professional\, this session promises to offer wisdom\, encouragement\, and inspiration. Join us for an evening with one of Canada’s most respected voices in our industry.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/lessons-from-the-stage-with-darci-lang-hof/
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:The Speakers Study Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Speaker’s Study Hall\nIt’s back to school — CAPS style! Join the Prairie Shield Chapter on Wednesday\, October 29th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for an evening of learning\, laughter\, and connection. Together we’ll learn\, grow\, share\, and belong as we explore the craft of professional speaking in community. \nEnjoy charcuterie\, wine\, and refreshments while connecting with peers who understand the speaking journey. This special gathering also features a sneak peek at the CAPS Academy module “Can More Funny Really Equal More Money?\, a program delivered asynchronously by Mike Kerr CSP\, HOF designed to help speakers sharpen their funny bone. \nCan more funny really equal more money? Absolutely! As you’ll discover in this module clients will almost always choose- all the things being equal – the speaker or trainer who can deliver their expertise in a more entertaining and humours way. \nDetails: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 29th\nTime: 5:30–8:30pm\nLocation: 101-90 Bole st. (Engagify HQ)\nsnacks\, wine\, and pop included\nFeaturing CAPS Academy preview: Learn more here\n\nBring your curiosity\, your appetite\, and your voice — class is in session!
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/the-speakers-study-hall/
LOCATION:101-90 Bole St.\, #101\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3L 1X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:Building A Marketing And Sales System with CAPS President Mark Black
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a killer marketing and sales system with CAPS National President Mark Black!\n\n\nBuilding a Marketing and Sales System \nYou work hard to book events and land coaching clients. But here’s the challenge: while you’re busy serving those clients and doing the work you love\, you’re not actively marketing to new prospects. So\, once the current work wraps up\, you’re left with an empty calendar and have to start the cycle all over again. \nDoes this sound familiar? Break the frustrating cycle of feast and famine in your business by building a marketing engine and sales system that consistently brings new leads into your pipeline. Stabilize your growth and increase your income without adding a lot of extra effort. \nTakeaways: \n● Develop a marketing plan that reliably reaches your target audience \n● Create a sales process that converts leads into clients \n● Leverage technology to automate your marketing and sales efforts \n \nNote: Food will be provided.  Wine and soft drinks will be available as well as assorted appetizers and snacks.  \nAgenda: \n5:30-6:30 Cocktail hour with Hors d’oeuvres \n6:30-7:30 Programmed Content \n7:30-8:30 Wrap-up and Networking \n \n \nAbout Mark: \nMark Black is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient\, 4-Time marathon runner\, author\, coach\, and speaker. Breakthrough adversity to thrive through change coach\, born with a life-threatening heart defect\, he made history as the first and only man to run a marathon with someone else’s heart. Mark Black presents at corporations\, associations\, and educational institutions\, and his story of courage and perseverance inspires people to live their lives with passion and purpose.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/building-a-marketing-and-sales-system-with-caps-president-mark-black/
LOCATION:Engagify Inc.\, 90 Bole Street #101\, Winnipeg\, MB R3L 1X5\, Winnipeg\, R3L 1X5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:Learn to Design Slides in Canva
DESCRIPTION:Take your visuals to the next level with this interactive canva workshop!\n\n\n \nLearn to Design Slides in Canva\nWhether or not you were at our January event\, if you’re a speaker\, you know how important a great slide deck is! Joining us again is our very own Alyssa “Twist” Light\, returning to lead a hands-on session about building slides in Canva. (Yes\, much of the information is transferable to PowerPoint!)  \nIn this 90 minute program\, Twist will guide us through how to make a deck cohesive\, the differences between animations and transitions + when to use them\, and teach us a few of her insider tips and tricks!  \nAfter making nearly 300 decks\, she knows how to create decks that our audiences look at as gifts and make us feel more confident on stage.  \nJoin us for a program that has the power to level up the “professional” in “professional speaker!” \n \nAbout Twist: \nAlyssa “Twist” Light is a keynote speaker who teaches people how to cultivate the connections and build the relationships that move business forward. \n \nTwist went to trade school for Goldsmithing and made the 20th anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Her forthcoming book\, Lessons from the Lake\, is for people who feel like they should be further along than they are in business or life. Using analogies\, parallels and examples from Mother Nature\, Lessons from the Lake speaks to the underrated yet invaluable experiences and lessons we can harness to develop strong business relationships. \n \nA self proclaimed lover of events\, Twist’s mission is to make meeting planners look like superheroes and their attendees feel like rockstars.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/learn-to-design-slides-in-canva/
LOCATION:Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry\, 1824 Pembina Highway\, Winnipeg\, MB R3T 2G2\, Winnipeg\, R3T 2G2\, CA
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:Unlock the Secrets to Speaking Success at the Speaker’s Underground!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Speaker’s Underground in Winnipeg on Jan 24 for insider tips from top speakers\, networking\, and a unique speakeasy vibe!\n\n\nUnlock the Secrets to Speaking Success at the Speaker’s Underground!Lunch Included! PLUS While the event itself will be a DRY event – plan to stay and network during an optional cocktail hour following the afternoon’s sessions! \nHosted in Winnipeg’s only hidden bar and cabaret\, this isn’t your average event—it’s where you’ll gain exclusive insights into mastering your craft. \nStep into the Speaker’s Underground\, where top speakers from the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers gather to share their hidden techniques in a secret speakeasy below ground. Ready to make your speaking business easy? What better place than a Speakeasy? \nJoin us on January 24th for a day filled with insider knowledge from industry experts who know how to captivate\, engage\, and elevate their speaking game. Here’s what’s waiting for you behind closed doors: \n\nSecret #1: “Your Slide Deck is a Gift to Your Audience” with Twist LightImagine having slides that are so fabulous\, people comment on them in surveys. Learn how simple choices can have profound results. Start creating a deck that elevates not only your audience’s experience\, but also changes how you see yourself!\n\nSecret #2: “Livin’ Life Large – Simple Actions Create Speaking Success” with Tyler Hayden CSPGet ready to learn to add engagement in ways that are fun\, content connected\, and learner focused. In this session you’ll be taught road tested audience tools\, experience high energy storytelling and much more.\n\nSecret #3: ”It Starts with Strategy” with Rob RudyLearn to ask the 5 key questions to build a business strategy that works. Dive into the actionable steps you can take to strengthen your strategic direction and align it with your speaking business goals. You’ll walk away with practical tools to implement immediately\, helping you grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.\n\nIn the cozy\, intimate atmosphere of a speakeasy\, you’ll dive deep into the strategies and tactics that top speakers use to dominate the stage and the business. Plus\, you’ll have the chance to network with like-minded professionals\, all while sipping on secrets (and cocktails) and unlocking new ways to power up your presentations. \nDon’t miss your chance to access these underground speaker secrets! \nTime and Location: \n10:30 Doors Open11:00 Program Begins11:15 Twist Light: Your Slide Deck is a Gift to Your Audience12pm Lunch (included with purchase of ticket!)1:00pm Welcome back1:15 pm Tyler Hayden: Livin’ Life Large – Simple Actions Create Speaking Success2:00 Networking Break2:15 Rob Rudy: It Starts with Strategy3pm Optional Cocktail Hour \n\n\n\nRob Rudy presents:  It Starts with Strategy \nDescription: \nIn this presentation\, speakers will learn to ask 5 key questions to build a business strategy that works. We’ll dive into actionable steps you can take to strengthen your strategic direction and align it with your speaking business goals. You’ll walk away with practical tools to implement immediately\, helping you grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape. \nPersonal Biography: \nRob has had the privilege of growing several companies. His humble beginnings in a family textile business saw him and his brother steward the company from $3 million to $40 million in sales\, which subsequently caught the interest of a Kentucky-based public firm. After the sale of their family business\, a few years later Rob found himself in the role of COO for the parent company\, valued at $200 million\, where he was responsible for the global supply chain and factories across North America. \nUpon the parent company’s sale in 2013\, Rob relocated to Montréal\, his hometown\, and offered his expertise as COO to a national lighting distributor undergoing significant restructuring. After dedicating half a decade there\, he was invited to serve as the President of a $250 million medical device firm\, with the goal of ensuring the company’s culture resonated with the dynamic market environment. \nIn 2019\, Rob moved to the world of business advisory by engaging with entrepreneurs in 3 critical areas: helping them build actionable strategies\, develop next level leaders\, and embrace innovation and change management. Rob is now a fractional CEO to privately held companies across North America\, \nRob was also a 12-year TEC member when he moved to presenting to TEC groups and was acknowledged by TEC Canada in 2019 with the “Impact Speaker of the Year” award. More recently\, Rob accepted the volunteer role of President for the Quebec chapter of CAPS Canada\, an organization passionate about fostering a community of professional speakers through mutual learning. \nOn a personal note\, Rob\, together with his wife Kathy\, love travel and cooking from their home base of Montreal. They are proud parents to Lauren\, who’s soon to be a clinical psychologist and Samantha\, a CPA completing her studies in law. \nRob Rudy\, The Fractional CEO \nFounder and CEO Rudy Advisory \nrob@robertrudy.ca \nhttps://www.robertrudy.ca/ \n\n\n\nAlyssa “Twist” Light presents:  Your Slide Deck is a Gift to Your Audience \nDescription \nA great slide deck can be the difference between an average audience experience and an excellent one. Imagine having slides that are so fabulous\, people comment on them in surveys. If you’re curious about how to level up your deck\, this session is for you — Twist will be sharing lots of before-and-afters of slide designs! Using Canva\, Twist will demonstrate the profound difference simple choices can make\, including the Less-is-Better Method\, animations and transitions\, and how to stay on brand. Start creating a deck that elevates not only your audience’s experience\, but also changes how you see yourself. \nBio \nAlyssa “Twist” Light is a keynote speaker who teaches people how to cultivate the connections and build the relationships that move business forward. Twist’s love of creativity and innovation really started flourishing when she went to trade school for Goldsmithing and made the 20th anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Her forthcoming book\, Lessons from the Lake\, is for people who feel like they should be further along than they are in business or life. Using analogies\, parallels and examples from Mother Nature\, Lessons from the Lake speaks to the underrated yet invaluable experiences and lessons we can harness to develop strong business relationships. A self proclaimed lover of events\, Twist’s mission is to make meeting planners look like superheroes and their attendees feel like rockstars. \n \n\n\n\nTyler Hayden\, CSP presents: Livin’ Life Large – Simple Actions Create Speaking Success \n \nFor over 28 years Tyler has been a full time professional speaker and engaging team designer. Get ready to learn to add engagement in ways that are fun\, content connected and learner focused. In this session you’ll be taught road tested audience tools\, experience high energy storytelling and much more. \nWho’s Tyler Anyway? \nTyler Hayden CSP\, is a keynote speaker like you’ve never experienced before! \nSince 1996\, Tyler continues to be a sought after internationally respected team building designer\, best-selling author\, and business speaker. He delivers a powerful punch that inspires teams\, innovates management techniques\, and invigorates team engagement. \nWhen it comes to empowering audiences and teams to succeed—and to be their best every day—Tyler leads the way with insight and laughter. \nHis team building workshops and motivational keynote speeches receive rave reviews from managers and business leaders alike. “Energizing\,” “hilarious\,” “who knew learning could be this much fun.” and “ideas I can easily implement\,” are things regularly said by Tyler’s clients about his keynotes and team building events. \nHe is the author of over twenty-five books and the creative mind behind 100s of powerful and fun team building products including: The Business that Cared About People\, Virtually Engaged Team Building Activities\, The 14-Minute Mentor\, Livin’ Life Large\, Father’s & Mother’s Message in a Bottle\, TEAM Activities\, and More. \nTyler is a thought leader who works internationally with Fortune 500\, Inc 5000 and Premier Associations to level-up their learning design. Tyler’s innovative gamification and in-depth understanding of multiple intelligences yields programs that increase engagement and learning in amazingly simple ways. \nMake sure your seat backs are up and your table trays are stowed\, because we are about to unleash Canada’s Answer to Alternative Energy …
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/unlock-the-secrets-to-speaking-success-at-the-speakers-underground/
LOCATION:3740 Portage Ave\, 3740 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB R3K 1A1\, Winnipeg\, R3K 1A1\, CA
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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