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SUMMARY:SELLING! THINK Yourself® A SALES PRO
DESCRIPTION:CAPS 2026 Presidential Tour with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas\, CSP \nSELLING! THINK Yourself® A SALES PRO \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. Your message matters. You can truly change the world. But securing paid speaking engagements is what really makes you a professional speaker. \nDiscover 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. \nBIO Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas\, CSP \nCertified 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.
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SUMMARY:Business ‘Smash & Build’
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL AFTERNOON SESSION\nAn unconventional experience for speakers ready to rummage. \n \nYou’re already a brilliant speaker.\nA trusted expert. A compelling storyteller. A master of your craft. You know you’re built for larger stages and greater impact\, but something keeps you locked in place. \nThe biggest obstacle to growing your speaking business isn’t a lack of talent. It’s the invisible roadblocks that stall your momentum\, muddy your messaging\, drain your creativity\, and leave you stuck in a rut of old patterns. \nOn June 8\, let’s smash through those walls together! \nIn this highly tactile workshop\, certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitators Andrew Leith\, Kristin Light\, Renee Paser-Paull\, and Sue Wedsworth will each lead two focused small group experiences designed to uncover the hidden structures shaping your career — then quite literally smash what’s holding you back to build something stronger in its place! \nHOW IT WORKS \nEach facilitator will operate a separate table focussed on their area of specialty. You’ll select two of the four topics available\, rotating tables halfway through to tailor your workshop engagement to the specific business challenges you’d like to explore. No LEGO® experience required: just curiosity\, openness\, and a willingness to build something new. \nWHY IT WORKS \nLEGO® Serious Play® operates on a simple but powerful truth: sometimes\, our hands know more than our minds let on. By building our thoughts\, we can sidestep bias\, self-consciousness\, and the many defensive filters that shadow words alone. It’s thinking made visible: a creative way to turn insight into something we can actually see\, share\, and build on together. \nYou can explore … \n\nIdentifying hidden strengths\, opportunities\, and “speaker superpowers”\nBreaking through mindset blocks that impact visibility\, sales\, or momentum.\nStrengthening client and audience connection\nAddressing challenging communication gaps\nSmashing assumptions (incoming and outgoing)\nFeeling stuck or uncertain about your next level of growth\nBuilding confidence and overcoming self-limiting beliefs\nReigniting creativity and fresh thinking\n\n\n… building a strategy to tackle your biggest hurdles to success. \nWhen the hands are busy\, the truth can speak. \nLet’s get loud and build better\, together! \n______________ \nREGISTRATION\nPlease register in advance to secure your spot: registration is strictly limited to ensure a personalized experience. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop\, it is offered in-person only. (no virtual). All necessary LEGO® materials will be provided for you. \nTICKETS  \n$  49.00   CAPS Members \n$189.00   Non-Members* \n* includes free admission to evening event  \nTABLE CHOICES\n After registering\, you’ll be emailed a form to reserve your specific facilitator and table choices. \nAGENDA  \n2:00PM  Registration & Networking \n2:30PM Session #1 \n4:00PM Session #2 \n5:00PM End of Workshop \nFACILITATORS \nAndrew Leith  •  Kristin Light •  Renee Paser-Paull  •  Sue Wedsworth \nCertified LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitators & Members of CAPS Toronto Chapter Leadership Team \nACCESSIBILITY\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible; our room is located at street level. \nHOW TO GET HERE\nGoogle Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/41JmdMCQ3fsLq1Ej9 \nVenue Maps: Download custom PDFs of the Old Mill grounds & how to find our room \n\nPARKING\n$2.00/hour parking in a third-party lot across the street @ 20 Old Mill Road ($12 daily max). \nSTAYING FOR THE EVENING EVENT?\nEnjoy dinner or cocktails at Canto Restaurant & Bar in the Old Mill Hotel @ 9 Old Mill Road
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