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SUMMARY:A Virtual Event with John Chen\, CSP
DESCRIPTION:6 Ways for More Engaging Meetings AND How You Can Empower Your Next Meeting With No Additional Technology\n\n\n6 Ways for More Engaging Meetings\n\nDo you want to solve your biggest challenges in keeping your live events engaging? \nDo you want your live events to be the most memorable and effective? \nDo you want your attendees to say that your live event is the most engaging? \nIn the dynamic class “6 Ways for More Engaging Meetings\,” professional speaker and Certified Speaking Professional John Chen unveils the secrets to transforming mundane meetings into vibrant\, productive experiences. Drawing from his extensive expertise\, John shares practical strategies and innovative techniques that ensure every participant is actively involved and invested. From interactive tools to creative facilitation methods\, attendees will learn how to foster engagement\, enhance communication\, and drive results in any meeting setting. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or a budding professional\, this class offers invaluable insights to elevate your meetings and keep your audience captivated. \nLearn the secrets of these six proven methods from: \n· The #1 Amazon Hot New Release Author of John Wiley & Sons “Engaging Virtual Meetings” \n· The PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) 2023 Digital Event Strategist of the Year \n· The President of the NSA (National Speakers Association) Northwest Chapter and a Certified Speaking Professional \nWhen you attend 6 Ways for More Engaging Meetings\, you will learn: \n• The 6-step ENGAGE method to solve your meeting challenges \n• Why the first 5 minutes of your meeting are the most important \n• How to design meetings to maximize engagement \n• How to improve knowledge retention \n• How to get attendees excited for your next meeting. \nJohn started meeting virtually 38 years ago and is a recognized thought leader on engaging virtual meetings. He is the John Wiley and Sons author of “Engaging Virtual Meetings” and “50 Digital Team Building Games”\, top selling business books. John’s clients learn from his over 38 years of virtual meeting experience. His work has earned him multiple awards. More than 400\,000 clients across the United States and in countries including Spain\, France and Taiwan have experienced breakthrough results. \nWhen you complete 6 Ways for More Engaging Meetings\, you’ll walk away with tangible tips to make your next meeting even more engaging. \nHere’s what others say: \n“I have more energy after virtually meeting you for 60 minutes than any other virtual meeting in my life!” -Donna Cunningham\, Cancer Research Nurse\, Seattle Genetics \n“This is great. Very\, very good ideas! Encouragement to have better team meetings with our teams!” -Mitch Simon\, CEO\, The Simon Alliance \n“Massive thanks. We’re going to be seeing a lot of this. It’s great to make new digital connections.“ -Sam McNeill\, General Manager\, Song Division \n“You got over 200 people around the world in every timezone engaged! That’s incredible for our first major conference that moved from face-to-face to virtual. THANK YOU!” -Charva Brown\, Fortune 100 Company \n \nEmpower Your Next Meeting With No Additional Technology\n \nIs engagement in your meetings still the #1 problem?\nDo you want to make your NEXT meeting better?\nDo you want to make it better with NO additional technology??\nThen you want to attend “More Amazing\, Uplifting Inclusion in Your Next Meeting”\, the fastest way to more inclusion. \nUsing techniques from the #1 Amazon Hot New Release\, Engaging Virtual Meetings\, John shows you the key secrets to having your attendees say\, “I have more energy (rather than less) after 60 minutes meeting with you!”. When you attend\, you will learn: \n• How author Elizabeth Gilbert captivated 650 attendees where they felt like they were having a 1:1 conversation \n• The 8-step method for uplifting inclusion \n• How to use the 8-steps immediately \n• Walk away with at least one tangible idea you can use in your next meeting \nYour host is the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release\, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 36 years. He has produced over 4\,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVE virtual conference in the training industry. He’s the new content creator for OpenSesame’s training programs. Let’s WELCOME your host\, John Chen! \nWhen you complete “More Amazing\, Uplifting Inclusion in Your Next Meeting”\, you will see more engagement\, hear more attendees answer questions and hear positive feedback after your next meeting. \n\n\n\nAbout John Chen\, CSP \nJohn Chen CEO \nMale\, he/him \njohn@engagingvirtualmeetings.com \n \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 on engaging 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“Your virtual and hybrid meetings can be as good as\, or even better\, than face to face meetings” – John Chen \nAwards and Accolades \n2024 Certified Speaking Professional by the National Speakers Association \n2024 President NSA Northwest \n2023 PCMA Digital Event Strategist of the Year Finalist \n2023 NSA Northwest Member of the Year \n2021 Meeting Today Trendsetter \n2020 Published Wiley and Sons “Engaging Virtual Meetings” \n2020 Successfully pivoted a 200-person face to face conference to all virtual for a Fortune 100 company \n2020 Onarchipeligo and Northwest Asian Weekly deemed John Chen as the “Zoom Master” \n2019 NW Asian Weekly Entrepreneur of the Year \n2018 Saudi Arabian 5 Star Trainer \n2017 Northwest Meetings + Events “Take One for The Team” \n2016 6 th Annual China Adventure Learning Conference Keynoter \n2014 Meetings Today Trend Setter \n2014 Ted Yamamura Leadership Excellence Award \n2013 Meetings Professional International Corbin Ball Technology Award \n2012\, 2010 MPIWSC Supplier of the Year \n2012 Published Wiley and Sons “50 Digital Team Building Games” \n2010 Meetings Professional International Supplier of the Year \n2009 Meetings Professional International Tomorrow’s Leader \n2008 Training Magazine Top Young Trainer Award \n2008 #29 Fastest Growing Minority Owned Business \n2007 #13 Fastest Growing Minority Owned Business \n2006 #4 Fastest Growing Minority Owned Business \n2002 BBB Innovative Business Practices Award \nengagingvirtualmeetings.com (206) 856-8491 john@engagingvirtualmeetings.com \n2001 Winner of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” program. \nTrainings and Certifications \n2020 Created the Engaging Virtual Meetings Certified Trainer \n2019 Effectiveness Institute Behavior Assessment Certification \n2019 Sententia Gamficiation Certification Level 1 \n2018-2008 Cascadia Educational Conference \n2015-2010 MPI World Educational Congress \n2010 Body Language Institute Certification \n2010 MPI Accredited Trainer TTT and 4MAT Delivery \n2008 EDI Leadership Navigation \n2007 The Tipping Point Network \n2006 Leadership Tomorrow \n2003 Denali Summit 20\,320 ft. \n2002 Extraordinary Leaders Seminar \n2002 Mt. Rainier Expedition Seminar \n2001 Center for Ethical Leadership Seminar \n2000-1998 Date With Destiny and Life Mastery Leadership \n2000 Mobile Team Challenge Experiential Training \n2000 Appreciative Inquiry \n1998 Leadership Academy \n1998 Karrass Negotiation \n1997-1996 Mastery University\, Anthony Robbins \n1996 Diversity Training \n1996 Visualizing Data\, Edward Tufte Seminar \n1995 Managing Microsoft People \nCountless Audio and Video programs on personal and business development.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/a-virtual-event-with-john-chen-csp/
CATEGORIES:Toronto Chapter
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SUMMARY:February 2025 Power Partners
DESCRIPTION:2025 POWER PARTNERS\n\n\nEnglish version follows. \nPour membres SEULEMENT – GRATUIT \nBonjour chers membres de CAPS Québec\, \nLes événements de perfectionnement professionnels Power Partners sont une initiative de CAPS Québec et sont conçus spécifiquement pour aider nos membres professionnels à faire croître leurs entreprises. La formule Power Partners permet à nos membres professionnels de se réunir afin d’apprendre\, de partager et de croÎtre. \nParticulièrement riche pour : \n\nApprendre des autres;\nPartager nos expériences;\nFaire croître nos entreprises et notre section.\n\nOuvert seulement aux membres de CAPS. \n \n\nDate: lundi 17 février 2025\nHeure: 18 h à 21 h\nAdresse: Restaurant Molyvos (salle privée) 4235A boul. Décarie\, Montréal – à quelques pas du métro Villa Maria\n\nLe restaurant a une salle privée où nous pourrons être tranquille. Il est aussi accessible par chaise roulante et offre des options sans gluten. \n18h – Ouverture des portes\, Bienvenue et Réseautage\, Commande de notre repas / Annonces et présentation des membres de l’équipe de Leadership et des invité(e)s. \nCoût: $ GRATUIT pour les membres *Chacun règle son propre repas et boissons. \n« J’hésitais avec le titre de mon premier livre. J’ai pu profiter de précieux commentaires de la part de conférenciers d’expérience au cours d’une session POWER PARTNERS à ce sujet. Cinq ans plus tard\, la vente de ce livre m’a rapporté à elle seule plus de 75 000 $ » – Stéphane Simard \n— \nPOWER PARTNERS \nCAPS Members ONLY \nHello dear CAPS Québec Members\, \nPOWER PARTNERS is like a mastermind session on steroids. In a format\, each participant will have a chance to ask one burning question and get feedback from the group. It could be about business development\, product marketing\, platform skills… you choose. Be ready to share\, learn and grow! Power Partners is a CAPS Montreal professional development initiative to grow their businesses. So mark your agendas for this dynamic\, round table session where we’ll Learn\, Share and Grow. Open to CAPS members only. \n \n\nDate: Monday\, February 17th \, 2025\nTime: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\nAddress: Restaurant Molyvos (private room) – 4235A Décarie boul.\, Montréal – a stone’s throw away from the Villa Maria metro\n\nThe restaurant has a private room where we can be at our ease. It is wheelchair accessible and has gluten-free options. \n6:00 – Doors open\, Welcome\, Networking\, Order food \nCost: $ FREE for CAPS Members \n*Each individual covers their own meals and drinks \n“I was struggling with the title of my first book and it was during a POWER PARTNERS session that I got precious feedback from other experienced speakers. Five years later\, that one book alone brought me more than 75 000 $ in book sales alone.” – Stéphane Simard
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/february-2025-power-partners/
LOCATION:Resto Molyvos (Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine)\, 4235 A Boulevard Décarie\, Montréal\, QC H4A 3K4\, Montréal\, H4A 3K4\, CA
CATEGORIES:Quebec Chapter
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SUMMARY:Behind the Mic: Business Growth and AI: best thing since sliced bread\, or a colossal waste of time?
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National Virtual Programming\n \nRandall Craig\, CSP\, HoF\nBusiness Growth and AI: best thing since sliced bread\, or a colossal waste of time?\n \n  \n \nAI can do everything. It’s easy! Everyone is using it! So better get on the bandwagon before it departs and leaves you behind! Unfortunately\, it’s too easy to fall prey to the hype\, and find yourself down an unproductive (and risky) rabbit hole\, disconnected from your actual business. In this practical and news-you-can-use session\, Randall will share a framework for business growth using AI\, what you might want to pass on\, and how to mitigate AI risks. \nRandall is a serial entrepreneur\, venture partner at a VC\, and former public company senior exec. He is the author of eight books (one a best-seller)\, 750+ articles\, and is the host of the Informed Decisions podcast. \nAs the leader of the Braintrust Professional Institute\, Randall runs executive retreats to build alignment\, and works directly with leaders as a coach. He has advised over 100 organizations on how to scale their businesses and solve their toughest challenges. He shares his knowledge as a keynote speaker across North America. \nRandall has taught at numerous executive education programs\, served on both public company and private corporate boards\, and frequently appears as an expert in the media. He has earned an FCMC\, CFA\, MBA\, CSP\, and a Black Belt in Karate. Randall has also been inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame. More at www.RandallCraig.com\, www.BraintrustProfessionalInstitute.com\, and https://randallcraig.net/Learn \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-business-growth-and-ai-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-or-a-colossal-waste-of-time/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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