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SUMMARY:Fall In-Person Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! – Registration coming soon.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/bc-holiday-in-person-event/
CATEGORIES:BC Chapter
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SUMMARY:Behind the Mic: Book More Business in Less Time by Leveraging a Virtual Assistant
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming\nBook More Business in Less Time by Leveraging a Virtual Assistant\n \n  \nAre you eager to book more business and achieve your goals without having to do all the work yourself? \nPart of Diane’s success has been leveraging her time in amazing ways. As a speaker and coach (among other things)\, she lives what she speaks about “being highly successful while also having satisfaction.” She does this by clarifying what needs to be done\, creating proven systems and delegating them so she can do more of what she’s passionate about. \nIn this Behind the Mic\, Diane will shed some light on how to book more business and reach your goals by delegating. But instead of hiring expensive employees to work in a rented office\, she’ll share how the future of business growth is leveraging the skills of online Virtual Assistants (VAs). \nPlus\, you’ll hear from a panel of CAPS members who have successfully leveraged their VAs. \nJoin us for road-ready and tested tools that will help you maximize your workflow\, saving you time\, energy and money to focus on what you love! \nBenefits you’ll receive in this session: \n\nYou’ll know the three biggest obstacles facing speakers today that keep them overwhelmed and stop them from having the business they want.\nYou’ll discover the five ways you can benefit from having a VA so you can efficiently work with them (some may surprise you).\nYou’ll have the Five-Step Model of Task Delegation so you can increase your Productivity and not micro-manage your VA.\nYou’ll develop a list of ideas of what you can delegate so you can lighten your workload and reduce stress.\nYou’ll have the Six “P” Process of Delegating\, so you are consistently clear\, focused and maximizing your VAs time.\n\nBonus: For attending Diane will share her ebook\, “The 5 Critical Problems to Avoid When Delegating” \nAbout Diane Rolston \nDiane Rolston is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC)\, an International Speaker\, an 11-time Author\, host of the 5-Time Award Winning podcast Dynamic Women and is married with two young children. So it’s no surprise she coaches high-achieving women and business owners who are pursuing success to also have satisfaction. She’s passionate about work/life balance\, women’s empowerment\, & simplifying business for more success. \nHer program is “VA Made Easy”\, is designed to move you from task overwhelm to ease by passing off your work to your very own Virtual Assistant she hires for you from the Philippines. You will learn what to delegate and how to easily train them to do it. Plus\, you get so many of her Systems\, Processes\, Trainings\, Strategy & Support. \n“Chicken Soup for the Soul” Series Co-Creator\, Jack Canfield said\, “Diane is an amazing woman who does incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.” \nCheck out what Diane is up to here: linktr.ee/dianerolston \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nREGISTRATION\nCAPS Members\nCost to attend:  FREE!\nCAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit! \nNon-Members and Guests\nCost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event \nNote: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-november-diane-rolston/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
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SUMMARY:Behind the Mic: A Legacy of Learning
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming \nA Legacy of Learning\n \nThis is an opportunity to dive into a wealth of knowledge\, guided by Tyler Hayden\, CSP\, as we explore valuable insights to elevate your speaking career! \nWe’ve added even more incredible speakers to our powerhouse panel of CAPS members\, each ready to share golden nuggets of wisdom: \nLorne Kelton – Behind the Mic\nRoxanne Derhodge – Podcast\nNathalie Plamondon-Thomas\, CSP – CAPS Academy\nTwist – Communities\nMichelle Cederberg\, CSP\, HoF – CAPS Website & Digital Strategy\nCodi Shewan – Convention\nKimberly Lyall – Local Chapter Events\nRon Tsang – GSF & Learning Opportunities\nMark Black\, CSP – Facebook Communities \nThis event promises to be packed with actionable insights to help you sharpen your strategy\, make the most of CAPS resources\, and connect with industry experts—all while having fun with Tyler as our host! \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nREGISTRATION\nCAPS Members\nCost to attend:  FREE!\nCAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit! \nNon-Members and Guests\nCost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event \nNote: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-a-legacy-of-learning/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
CREATED:20240819T125109Z
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SUMMARY:Fall In-Person Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nRegistration coming soon.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/bc-fall-in-person-event/
CATEGORIES:BC Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
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SUMMARY:Behind The Mic: Engaging Virtual Meetings
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming \nEngaging Virtual Meetings – The sure-fire latest way to beat Zoom fatigue!\nPresented by: John Chen\, CSP \n \nAre you working from home? \nAre you suffering from Zoom fatigue? \nDo you want to lead the most engaging virtual meetings? \nThen you want Engaging Virtual Meetings\, the promising and surprising truth to thriving on Zoom. \nEngaging in Virtual Meetings shows you the key secrets to having your attendees say\, “I have more energy (rather than less) after 60 minutes of meeting with you!”.  When you learn Engaging Virtual Meetings\, you will learn: \n\nThe 6-step ENGAGE method to Solve your virtual meeting challenges\nFix attendees talking over each other\nHow to look good virtually\nHow to engage everyone\, even if someone else is talking\nHow to use virtual tools to get work done\nPowerfully close your meeting and take steps to make your next meeting even more engaging\n\nJohn started Geoteaming 25 years ago and is a recognized thought leader in engaging virtual meetings.  He is the John Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” and “50 Digital Team Building Games”\, a top-selling business book.  John’s clients learn from his over 35 years of virtual meeting experience.  His work has earned him multiple awards.  More than 250\,000 clients across the United States and in countries including Spain\, France and Taiwan have experienced breakthrough results. John is the extreme leader of Geoteaming – he climbs mountains\, walks on fire\, swims with dolphins in the wild\, rides Harleys\, and organizes Super Bowl Suites while meeting with people from around the world from his computer.  When you meet John\, you will encounter a dynamic\, energetic and effective facilitator who makes friends with everyone. He will help you and your team become the top 1% of what you do. \nWhen you complete Engaging Virtual Meeting\, you will notice that you can meet virtually for 4 hours or more\, your team is getting things done\, your boss notices your leadership\, and you look forward to your next meeting. \nJohn Chen\, CSP \nMeet the author of Engaging Virtual Meetings – he’s been virtually meeting for over 38 years. He can juggle 24 screens of information at a time. He has planned the only 100% LIVE virtual conference in the training industry for 1\,200 people. He’s produced an eight-language virtual webinar. He is a recognized thought leader who engages in virtual meetings. He is the Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” and “50 Digital Team Building Games”\, top-selling business books. His work has earned him multiple awards\, and his more than 400\,000 clients across the United States and in countries including Spain\, France\, and Taiwan have experienced breakthrough results. When you meet him\, you will encounter a dynamic\, energetic and effective facilitator who makes friends with everyone. He will help you and your team become the top 1% at what you do. He’s the 28-year CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings. Please meet John Chen. \n\nREGISTRATION\nCAPS Members\nCost to attend:  FREE!\nCAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit! \nNon-Members and Guests\nCost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event \nNote: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-engaging-virtual-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
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SUMMARY:A Summer's evening of Networking and Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:A jam packed evening including an address from the CAPS National President and President-elect and a panel discussion from leading experts\n\n\nHear from the CAPS National President and President-elect and learn from experts during a panel discussion about growing your thought leadership business.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/a-summers-evening-of-networking-and-professional-development/
LOCATION:Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre\, Ascend Hotel Collection\, 15 Lakelands Boulevard\, Beechville\, NS B3S 1G4\, Beechville\, B3S 1G4\, CA
CATEGORIES:Atlantic Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240618T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
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SUMMARY:Behind The Mic: Training Techniques
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming \nTraining Techniques \n \nInterview with Jim Clemmer on Training Techniques Hosted by Tyler Hayden \n\nJim Clemmer \nFor over four decades\, Jim Clemmer’s keynote presentations\, workshops\, management team retreats\, seven bestselling books translated into many languages\, articles\, blogs\, and newsletters have helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. \nJim has delivered thousands of customized keynote presentations\, workshops\, and retreats\, as well as consulted to and coached executives and executive teams in hundreds of major companies\, the public sector\, universities\, family businesses\, and healthcare organizations. \nThe CLEMMER Group is Zenger Folkman’s Canadian Strategic Partner. Jim was co-founder of The Achieve Group (which became Canada’s largest leadership training firm) when they worked with Jack’s previous company\, Zenger Miller. Zenger Folkman is an award-winning firm best known for its unique evidence-driven\, strengths-based system for developing extraordinary leaders and demonstrating the performance impact they have on organizations. \n\nREGISTRATION\nCAPS Members\nCost to attend:  FREE!\nCAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit! \nNon-Members and Guests\nCost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event \nNote: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-training-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240521T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
CREATED:20240507T160555Z
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SUMMARY:Behind The Mic: Your How to Elevate your Speaking Fee by Securing High Level Media
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming \nHow to Elevate your Speaking Fee by Securing High Level Media \n \nPIPICK THE BRAIN OF A PR & MARKETING EXPERT:\nGuinness Record Holder for Memory & PR Expert\, Dave Farrow Shares How Speakers Can Position Themselves for Success. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nLearn mnemonic marketing secrets to transform your speaking business and make your brand unforgettable\nExplore different ways to align your story with the hottest media topics in radio\, TV\, and print through “Story Hacking”\nLearn about the latest social media marketing tools to triple lead generation\nBrainstorm creative ways you can approach the media to earn media exposure for your business and brand\nDiscuss how to get your story featured in the top print publications\nExamine the best way to “sell” yourself in an interview\nLearn the critical pieces every speaker\, and entrepreneur has to have in their media kit\n\n\nDave Farrow \nDave Farrow is best known for his brain power. Listed twice in the Guinness Book of Records for Greatest Memory\, he is first and foremost an entrepreneur who mastered PR to promote his own business. Most PR professionals have a background working in television BUT have no sales or entrepreneurial experience. As for Dave\, he took his skill in memory and developed several educational products and used PR as his primary sales tool. His results are impressive. \nDave has personally been on over 2000 media interviews\, including multiple appearances on Dr. Oz\, Steve Harvey\, the Today Show\, Fox and Friends\, CBS Early Show\, Live! With Regis and Kelly\, BBC\, NBC\, CBS\, ABC\, The CW\, QVC\, Discovery Channel\, Science Channel\, and was the star of a CBC documentary. Recently\, Farrow won the $50\,000 prize on the new hit show SuperHuman on Fox. \n\nREGISTRATION\nCAPS Members\nCost to attend:  FREE!\nCAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit! \nNon-Members and Guests\nCost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event \nNote: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-your-how-to-elevate-your-speaking-fee-by-securing-high-level-media/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T200000
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SUMMARY:“Adapting & Thriving: Perspectives on Speaking in a Post-Pandemic World"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion as we reflect on the profound shifts and challenges facing speakers today.\n\n\nCAPS Ottawa invites you to join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion as we reflect on the profound shifts and challenges facing speakers in a post-pandemic world. “Adapting & Thriving” brings together a diverse group of speakers to explore the evolving role of speaking in shaping our society and culture amidst uncertainty and change. \nThrough introspective dialogue and shared experiences\, our panelists will delve into themes of resilience\, empathy\, and social responsibility\, offering fresh insights and perspectives on how speaking can be a force for positive transformation in turbulent times. They’ll also share how their speaking business has evolved\, what they’ve learned\, what they’ve left behind and how they’re navigating the modern speaking world. \nWhether you’re a seasoned speaker\, a budding communicator\, or simply curious about the power of words\, “Adapting & Thriving” offers an enriching opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and collective reflection on the future of speaking in a post-pandemic world. \nJoin us as we amplify the voices of change and explore new horizons in the ever-evolving journey of communication\, connection\, and leadership.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/adapting-thriving-perspectives-on-speaking-in-a-post-pandemic-world/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Ottawa Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T113309
CREATED:20240307T160328Z
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SUMMARY:Behind The Mic: Spice Up Your Speaking Business!
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming \nSpice Up Your Speaking Business!\nHow to Consistently Get Paid To Share\nYour Dream\, Passion\, Purpose or Expertise \n\n \n\n\nFrank Kitchen\, CSP\n\nConsistent Sales are necessary for every Professional Speaking Business. Sales are a combination of developing and cultivating relationships. You must transform Prospective Customers into Satisfied Customers who want to invest in your products and services. Frank Kitchen will teach you the flavorful ingredients needed to fill your calendar with paid speaking opportunities. In this hands-on program\, Frank will demonstrate the techniques he used to go from an unemployed\, bland speaker to being distinguished by the National Speakers Association as one of the top Professional Speakers in the world. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow to Craft the Mindset of a Professional Speaker\nHow to Position Yourself as an Industry Expert\nThe 7 Actions Needed to Stimulate Customer Trust\, Sales and Loyalty\nHow to transform your Network into your Personal Sales Team\n\nAbout Frank Kitchen\, CSP: \n\n\nFrank Kitchen. CSP is “The Mindset Master Chef.” He works with professional associations that want to fire up the careers and profits of their members. Frank’s interactive “Kitchen Inspired” learning experiences provide audiences with the recipes\, ingredients\, tools and techniques needed to flip their mindset and cook up the professional dreams they hunger for. \nFrank’s passion is working with entry-level and mid-level professionals\, students\, volunteers\, and entrepreneurs who want to transform their career aspirations into reality. He was recently recognized by the National Speakers Association as one of the top Professional Speakers on the planet. \nWhen he isn’t speaking\, Frank serves as the Board Chair for the Non-Profit Organization Hustle PHX / Hustle USA. Their team of staff and volunteers provide aspiring entrepreneurs in underserved urban communities with the resources and “community” needed to start and operate a thriving business. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\nCAPS Members\nCost to attend:  FREE!\nCAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit! \nNon-Members and Guests\nCost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event \nNote: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-spice-up-your-speaking-business/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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