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SUMMARY:Leverage AI to Grow Your Business with Peri Shawn
DESCRIPTION:Level up your biz with AI—boost marketing\, sales & IP without losing the human touch. No tech skills needed!\n\n\nHave you been leveraging AI to transform your business\, grow your revenues and expand your impact\, without removing the human touch from your relationships or your work? \nIf you saw Peri’s presentation at the CAPS 2024 Convention in Costa Rica\, you’ll find this session will help you take your AI journey to the next level. And if you missed Peri’s presentation\, you’ll get a brief overview of the salient points. \nJoin Peri on explore what you can do with AI. Come ready to share what you are currently doing\, and you’ll discover how to take it to the next level. \nYou’ll discover: \n\nHelpful AI tools to improve your marketing\, increase your close ratio and assist in your presentations\nNew AI facts to make you the life of your next dinner party\nHow to expand your AI mindset to empower you and grow your speaking business\nHow to take your intellectual property to the next level with AI\n\nIf you are a non-techie\, no worries\, Peri is too – so\, anything she’s done\, you can too. And if you are a techie\, you’ll find Peri’s simple approach to AI easy to execute. \nEverything You Need to Know: \n\nHappening June 9th\, 2025 from 6pm – 9pm\n@ Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services ( 700 Gordon St.\, Whitby (Oshawa) L1N 0H5 )\nCoffee\, Tea and Finger Food will be provided
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/leverage-ai-to-grow-your-business-with-peri-shawn/
LOCATION:Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences\, 700 Gordon Street\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0H7\, Whitby\, L1N 0H7\, CA
CATEGORIES:Toronto Chapter
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SUMMARY:Unlock the Future AND Get Out of Your Own Way! - Super Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Future: 25 Branding & Marketing Trends for an Extraordinary 2025 \nWhat new strategies are you excited to implement in 2025? Many speakers may get stuck spinning their wheels\, doing the same old year after year. As experts in our field\, we are thirsty for cutting-edge ideas so we can stand out and attract better and bigger opportunities. \nIn this thought-provoking and dynamic session\, you will discover how to accelerate your speaking business by learning from those who are rocking it on the world stage. You will get the opportunity to uncover 25 branding and marketing trends and tips from some of the best in the industry. \nGain insights into innovative techniques and actionable strategies that can transform your approach and boost your success. If you’re ready to discover new\, fun\, and proven methods to propel your speaking business forward in 2025 and beyond\, this session is for you! \nAudience takeaways: \n– Learn from the best of the best: Hot tips from 25 Global Speaking Fellows\, Hall of Fames\, and Certified Speaking Professionals \n– Explore innovative strategies to reach broader audiences\, attract more bookings\, and command higher speaking fees \n– Amplify your reach and create unforgettable audience experiences \n– Discover how to open doors to new markets\, increase your visibility\, and position yourself as a sought-after thought leader \n– Enhance your professional reputation by re-igniting your personal brand \n\nPLUS: Kimberly Lyall – Emcee & Featured Speaker\n“Get out of Your Own Way! Conquering the Challenges in your Speaking Business” \nKimberly will share techniques you can use to embrace an unstoppable mindset as a speaking professional\, and tools to help you identify and solve challenges in your business. Her insights will help you move past roadblocks and into action—so you can build the speaking career you truly want. \nAttending the afternoon session?\nYou will have the opportunity to order lunch (at your own cost) during the morning break. Lunch will be delivered between sessions. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/super-saturday-details-tba/
LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast\, Calgary\, AB T2H 2B5\, Calgary\, T2H 2B5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Alberta Chapter
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon Workshop: The Deep Dive with Azadeh Yaraghi
DESCRIPTION:Turning the Hottest Marketing Trends into Business Wins!\n\n\nSeparate Registration Required from Morning Keynote Session! \nKnowing about trends is one thing – making them work for your business is another. This interactive workshop takes a practical approach\, breaking down the top 3-5 most impactful branding and marketing trends and showing you exactly how to implement them. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to implement immediately\, ensuring your brand remains relevant\, magnetic\, and profitable. Get ready for less theory\, more action! \n\n\n\nAzadeh is an insightful brand strategist\, marketing expert\, thought-provoking speaker\, #1 bestselling author\, and founder of Gogo Telugo Creatives. With 15+ years of international experience\, she has built successful brands and earned several marketing awards along the way. \n  \nAzadeh is passionate about supporting purpose-driven clients who want to grow their business and ultimately leave behind a positive and lasting legacy. She works with entrepreneurs and organizations who want to get to the heart of their brand so they can attract their ideal clients\, build trust\, and accelerate growth. \n  \nShe is the past President of CAPS (BC Chapter)\, a proud mentor at Futurpreneur\, and Advisory Board Member for the Healthy Heroes Foundation. In her free time\, she enjoys flamenco and salsa dancing\, and taking long walks along the seawall with her loving husband and puppy in spectacular Vancouver.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/an-afternoon-workshop-the-deep-dive-with-azadeh-yaraghi/
LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast\, Calgary\, AB T2H 2B5\, Calgary\, T2H 2B5\, CA
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SUMMARY:Behind the Mic: Unlock the Power of Mental Resilience: A Game-Changer for Canadian Speaker Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is your chance to level up\, both on stage and off.\nDon’t just survive the speaking industry—thrive in it.\nBeing a professional speaker in Canada isn’t just about delivering inspiring talks—it’s about thriving in a competitive\, fast-paced world. From constant travel to tight deadlines and building a standout personal brand\, the challenges are real. But what’s the key to long-term success? Mental resilience. \nIn this dynamic panel\, discover how the ability to adapt\, persevere\, and stay emotionally grounded is reshaping the careers of speaker entrepreneurs across Canada. Hear firsthand stories from industry leaders who’ve faced adversity head-on\, balancing the demands of entrepreneurship while inspiring audiences from the stage. \nGet ready to dive into practical tools\, powerful habits\, and proven mindsets that help you not just handle pressure—but turn it into fuel for success. Learn how to transform obstacles into opportunities and walk away with actionable insights to elevate your message\, mission\, and mindset. \nJoin Us and be Inspired to Take your Career to New Heights. \n \n  \n  \nMEET THE PANEL\n\nDr. Shahana Alibhai\nTEDx speaker\, bestselling author\, and powerhouse in the field of emotional health. As a dedicated family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford—British Columbia’s largest youth health centre—Dr. Shahana has made it her mission to empower others with the tools to navigate their emotional well-being. Her debut book\, Feel Better\, endorsed by the legendary Mel Robbins\, soared to #1 in and Parenting on Amazon. A sought-after speaker\, she has worked with top organizations like Yale University\, UBC\, Scotiabank\, and Remax\, bringing clarity to the crucial connection between emotional and mental health. Dr. Shahana’s insights have captivated audiences on major media platforms\, including CTV and Global\, and her wisdom has even made it to Hollywood—the quote\, “We do not suffer from a lack of joy\, simply a lack of recognizing it”\, was handpicked for an award-winning planner gifted to celebrities at the Oscars. She has also been featured in Medium – Authority. \nTim Borys\nTim is an executive performance coach who’s navigated his own mental health\, physical\, and business setbacks by applying the very principles he uses to help clients thrive. Through the transition from elite athlete to entrepreneur to coach\, he had to rebuild his resilience toolbox from the ground up. Today\, Tim empowers leaders and teams to conquer challenges\, while elevating and sustaining their performance. To do this\, Tim draws on science\, hard-earned insights\, and a relentless commitment to facilitating real-world transformation. \nCate Collins\nCate admits to having her underwear way too tight. So much so that some years ago she shelled out and experienced a serious burn out. She has devoted her life’s work to supporting others to avoid the same fate. Her book\, “The Powerhouse in you: How to lead with greater resilience\, courage and confidence unpacks her Resilient Four Rooms Formula; your mentally fit room\, your emotionally fit room\, your physically fit room and your spiritually fit room. Cate is a dynamic and seasoned leadership trainer\, renowned for her ability to transform organizations worldwide. She has empowered hundreds of teams by cultivating resilient leaders\, fostering engagement\, and nurturing healthier workplace cultures. With an extensive background in mental health\, and being hand-picked to train with Jack Canfield\, ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ and ‘The Success Principles’ author; Cate is a passionate advocate for health and wellness. She was a fitness instructor for over 35 years.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-unlock-the-power-of-mental-resilience-a-game-changer-for-canadian-speaker-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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