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SUMMARY:CAPS BC Presidential Visit (In-Person Event!)
DESCRIPTION:CAPS National President\, Mark Black visits CAPS BC for an in-person event where guests are welcome!\n\n\nMore Details to Come! \nCAPS National President\, Mark Black visits CAPS BC. \nThis in-person events is open to guests!
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/caps-bc-presidential-visit-in-person-event/
CATEGORIES:BC Chapter
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SUMMARY:Light Up Your Business Success with Adera Angelucci!
DESCRIPTION:Join CAPS Toronto and Adera Angelucci for this evening event where you’ll learn how to Light Up Your Business Success!\n\n\nLight Up Your Business Success\nStop Hiding Start Shining\n \nJoin Adera Angelucci — Visibility & Video Expert\, Bestselling Author\, and Award-Winning Speaker — for a transformative session designed to help speakers\, coaches\, trainers\, consultants\, influencers\, and facilitators overcome the fear of being visible and create authentic content that truly connects with their audience. \nBecause when you show up in a real way\, your business transforms. \nWhat You’ll Discover\nVoice & Story Identification \n\nUncover what makes your message unique and why your audience needs to hear it\nLearn how authentic storytelling drives trust\, connection\, and business growth\nBreak through mental blocks that keep you playing small in your marketing\n\nThe Fear-to-Fuel Framework \n\nTransform visibility fears into confidence and courage\nSimple tools to capture attention and spark engagement through video\nThe psychology behind real marketing that actually converts\n\nHands-On Content Creation \n\nRecord your own engaging Instagram reel during the session\nPractical video techniques you can implement immediately\nA take-home action plan to keep your content flowing\n\nInteractive Elements\n\nLive reel creation workshop with guided support\nPersonal story identification exercise\nConfidence-building activities for camera presence\n\nEvent Details\nLocation: Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport by IHG 970 Dixon Rd\, Rexdale\, ON M9W 5N4\, CanadaDate: October 6\, 2025Time: 6pm – 9pm EDT \nFood and Beverage Will Be Provided! \nImportant Note: Take the ticket obtained when parking into the meeting; this will be exchanged for a pre-paid voucher to use when exiting. \nSecure your spot today and discover how to transform your business through authentic self-expression!
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/light-up-your-business-success-with-adera-angelucci/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport by IHG\, 970 Dixon Road\, Toronto\, ON M9W 5N4\, Toronto\, M9W 5N4\, CA
CATEGORIES:Toronto Chapter
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SUMMARY:October's Super Saturday: A Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:More Details to Come\n\n\nSave the date; more details to come!
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/octobers-super-saturday-a-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Alberta Chapter
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SUMMARY:Behind the Mic Event: How to get a viral TEDx Talk with Peggy Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:How to get a viral TEDx Talk with Peggy Sullivan \nIn this high-energy\, practical\, and inspiring session\, Peggy Sullivan—a productivity strategist\, Fortune 100 executive and international speaker—shares the behind-the-scenes story of her viral TEDx talk. \nThrough humour\, storytelling\, and proven communication strategies\, Peggy shows that there’s no “magic formula” to a viral talk—but there are patterns that make great ideas spread. \nAttendees will leave with the tools to: \n\nNavigate the TEDx application process with confidence.\nCraft a message that connects emotionally and intellectually.\nUse storytelling\, humour\, and structure to make their talk unforgettable.\nUnderstand what to do after the TEDx to leverage it for growth and credibility.\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the essential elements of a memorable\, idea-driven TEDx talk.\nUnderstand how to personalize a TEDx application to match event themes.\nStructure a clear\, compelling narrative using the “James Bond” framework.\nIncorporate authenticity\, simplicity\, and practice into powerful delivery.\nManage expectations and strategically leverage their TEDx talk post-event.\n\nAbout Peggy Sullivan \nI’m a speaker and productivity strategist who helps professionals escape time poverty and burnout. As the creator of the Busy Busting Framework\, I deliver research-backed strategies to reduce overload\, reclaim focus\, and achieve more by doing less—empowering individuals and teams to work smarter\, live intentionally\, and thrive sustainably. \n 
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/behind-the-mic-event-peggy-sullivan/
CATEGORIES:Behind the Mic,CAPS National
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SUMMARY:Maîtrisez votre efficacité personnelle | Achieve More with Less Stress
DESCRIPTION:Maîtrisez votre efficacité personnelle | Achieve more with less stress in this bilingual session with Nathalie Bureau.\n\n\nCette présentation sera offerte dans un mélange d’anglais et de français. This presentation will be delivered in a mix of English and French. \n \nGrâce à cet atelier diffusé par voie d’exposé oral\, d’exercices de réflexion\, de travail d’équipe et d’application pratique\, les participants seront en mesure de mieux comprendre les effets néfastes de mauvaises habitudes en gestion du temps et seront exposés à des solutions rapides\, pratiques et concrètes pour mieux gérer leur temps et leurs tâches au quotidien. \nObjectif \nGrâce à cet atelier diffusé par voie d’exposé oral\, d’exercices de réflexion\, de travail d’équipe et d’application pratique\, les participants seront en mesure de mieux comprendre les effets néfastes de mauvaises habitudes en gestion du temps et seront exposés à des solutions rapides\, pratiques et concrètes pour mieux gérer leur temps et leurs tâches au quotidien. \nValeur pour les membres de CAPS Québec  \nÉtant moi-même conférencière\, coach et formatrice\, je connais les défis auxquels un conférencier peut être confronté (rencontre préparatoire avec le client\, élaboration du contenu des présentations\, déplacements\, facturation\, sondage-client\, etc.). Ainsi\, je sais queles astuces présentées seront tout à fait pertinentes pour les membres. \n \nContenu de la formation\n\nLa gestion de la surcharge mentale afin de gagner en clarté\, d’améliorer la prise de décision et de maintenir un équilibre de vie sain; (théorique)\nLa planification stratégique afin de mieux anticiper les imprévus et d’atteindre vos objectifs de manière plus fluide et moins stressante; (théorique et pratique personnelle)\nLa définition des priorités afin de gagner en clarté et en efficacité en vous concentrant sur ce qui génère réellement des résultats; (théorique et pratique personnelle)\nLa gestion des chronophages afin d’améliorer la productivité et de réduire le stress; (théorique)\nLes lois en gestion du temps: comment les contrer afin d’être mieux armé pour anticiper les obstacles et éviter les pièges de la mauvaise gestion du temps; (théorique)\nLa gestion des tâches afin de libérer du temps et d’éviter les retards et les erreurs. (théorique et pratique personnelle)\n\n\nLangue\nCette offre de services a été élaborée par Nathalie Bureau de Nathalie Bureau\, Conférencière & Formatrice. \nNathalie BureauNathalie Bureau\, Conférencière & Formatrice \nSignature \nCette présentation sera offerte dans un mélange d’anglais et de français. \n \nParticularité\nAfin de mettre immédiatement en application les notions vues\, on demande aux participants d’apporter avec eux leur ordinateur portable\, leur tablette et / ou leur cellulaire. \n \nQUI SUIS-JE?\n\nConférencière internationale en français\, anglais & espagnol\nCoach experte en gestion de temps et productivité depuis 18 ans\nPlus de 30 ans d’expérience en tant que conférencière & formatrice\nExperte média pour des magazines et journaux (des centaines!)\nCollaboratrice régulière pour des émissions télé\, radio et podcasts\nAuteure d’un livre sur l’organisation\nGagnante nationale du prestigieux prix Harold-Taylor\nHôte de mes propres émissions télé et radio pendant 3 ans\nGrande voyageuse\nMère de deux adorables adultes\n\nENGLISH: \nObjective\nValue for CAPS Québec members \nAs a speaker\, coach\, and trainer myself\, I know the challenges a speaker may face (preparatory meetings with the client\, developing presentation content\, travel\, invoicing\, client surveys\, etc.). Thus\, I know that the tips presented will be highly relevant for members. \nTraining Content \n\nManaging mental overload to gain clarity\, improve decision-making\, and maintain a healthy life balance (theoretical).\nStrategic planning to better anticipate the unexpected and achieve goals more smoothly and with less stress (theoretical and personal practice).\nDefining priorities to gain clarity and efficiency by focusing on what truly generates results (theoretical and personal practice).\nManaging time-wasters to improve productivity and reduce stress (theoretical).\nTime management laws: how to counter them to be better equipped to anticipate obstacles and avoid the pitfalls of poor time management (theoretical).\nTask management to free up time and avoid delays and mistakes (theoretical and personal practice).\n\nLanguage \nThis service offer was developed by Nathalie Bureau\, Speaker & Trainer. \nThis presentation will be delivered in a mix of English and French. \nSpecial Note \nTo immediately put the concepts into practice\, participants are asked to bring their laptop\, tablet\, and/or cellphone. \nWHO AM I? \n\nInternational speaker in French\, English & Spanish\nExpert coach in time management and productivity for 18 years\nOver 30 years of experience as a speaker & trainer\nMedia expert for magazines and newspapers (hundreds!)\nRegular contributor to television\, radio\, and podcasts\nAuthor of a book on organization\nNational winner of the prestigious Harold Taylor Award\nHost of my own TV and radio shows for 3 years\nAvid traveler\nMother of two wonderful adult children
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/maitrisez-votre-efficacite-personnelle-achieve-more-with-less-stress/
LOCATION:Ruby Foos\, 7655 Bd Décarie\, Montreal\, QC H3B 3A7\, Montreal\, H3B 3A7\, CA
CATEGORIES:Quebec Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20251027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20251103T170000
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CREATED:20251027T234412Z
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SUMMARY:Maîtrisez votre efficacité personnelle | Achieve more with less stress
DESCRIPTION:FOR OUTSTANDING ORDERS\n\n\n* ENGLISH BELOW * \nCette présentation sera offerte dans un mélange d’anglais et de français. \nObjectif \nGrâce à cet atelier diffusé par voie d’exposé oral\, d’exercices de réflexion\, de travail d’équipe et d’application pratique\, les participants seront en mesure de mieux comprendre les effets néfastes de mauvaises habitudes en gestion du temps et seront exposés à des solutions rapides\, pratiques et concrètes pour mieux gérer leur temps et leurs tâches au quotidien. \nValeur pour les membres de CAPS Québec \nÉtant moi-même conférencière\, coach et formatrice\, je connais les défis auxquels un conférencier peut être confronté (rencontre préparatoire avec le client\, élaboration du contenu des présentations\, déplacements\, facturation\, sondage-client\, etc.). Ainsi\, je sais queles astuces présentées seront tout à fait pertinentes pour les membres. \n \nDîner : Un buffet froid sera servi sur place\, avec options sans gluten. \n \nContenu de la formation\n\nLa gestion de la surcharge mentale afin de gagner en clarté\, d’améliorer la prise de décision et de maintenir un équilibre de vie sain; (théorique)\nLa planification stratégique afin de mieux anticiper les imprévus et d’atteindre vos objectifs de manière plus fluide et moins stressante; (théorique et pratique personnelle)\nLa définition des priorités afin de gagner en clarté et en efficacité en vous concentrant sur ce qui génère réellement des résultats; (théorique et pratique personnelle)\nLa gestion des chronophages afin d’améliorer la productivité et de réduire le stress; (théorique)\nLes lois en gestion du temps: comment les contrer afin d’être mieux armé pour anticiper les obstacles et éviter les pièges de la mauvaise gestion du temps; (théorique)\nLa gestion des tâches afin de libérer du temps et d’éviter les retards et les erreurs. (théorique et pratique personnelle)\n\n \nParticularité\nAfin de mettre immédiatement en application les notions vues\, on demande aux participants d’apporter avec eux leur ordinateur portable\, leur tablette et / ou leur cellulaire. \n \nQUI SUIS-JE?\n\nConférencière internationale en français\, anglais & espagnol\nCoach experte en gestion de temps et productivité depuis 18 ans\nPlus de 30 ans d’expérience en tant que conférencière & formatrice\nExperte média pour des magazines et journaux (des centaines!)\nCollaboratrice régulière pour des émissions télé\, radio et podcasts\nAuteure d’un livre sur l’organisation\nGagnante nationale du prestigieux prix Harold-Taylor\nHôte de mes propres émissions télé et radio pendant 3 ans\nGrande voyageuse\nMère de deux adorables adultes\n\n \nENGLISH:\nThis presentation will be delivered in a mix of English and French. \nObjective\nThrough this workshop\, delivered by means of presentations\, reflection exercises\, teamwork\, and practical application\, participants will gain a better understanding of the harmful effects of poor time management habits and will be introduced to quick\, practical\, and concrete solutions to better manage their time and daily tasks.” \n \nLunch : A cold buffet will be served on site\, with gluten-free options available. \n \nTraining Content \n\nManaging mental overload to gain clarity\, improve decision-making\, and maintain a healthy life balance (theoretical).\nStrategic planning to better anticipate the unexpected and achieve goals more smoothly and with less stress (theoretical and personal practice).\nDefining priorities to gain clarity and efficiency by focusing on what truly generates results (theoretical and personal practice).\nManaging time-wasters to improve productivity and reduce stress (theoretical).\nTime management laws: how to counter them to be better equipped to anticipate obstacles and avoid the pitfalls of poor time management (theoretical).\nTask management to free up time and avoid delays and mistakes (theoretical and personal practice).\n\n \nValue for CAPS Québec members \nAs a speaker\, coach\, and trainer myself\, I know the challenges a speaker may face (preparatory meetings with the client\, developing presentation content\, travel\, invoicing\, client surveys\, etc.). Thus\, I know that the tips presented will be highly relevant for members. \nSpecial Note \nTo immediately put the concepts into practice\, participants are asked to bring their laptop\, tablet\, and/or cellphone. \n \nWHO AM I? \n\nInternational speaker in French\, English & Spanish\nExpert coach in time management and productivity for 18 years\nOver 30 years of experience as a speaker & trainer\nMedia expert for magazines and newspapers (hundreds!)\nRegular contributor to television\, radio\, and podcasts\nAuthor of a book on organization\nNational winner of the prestigious Harold Taylor Award\nHost of my own TV and radio shows for 3 years\nAvid traveler\nMother of two wonderful adult children
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/maitrisez-votre-efficacite-personnelle-achieve-more-with-less-stress-2/
LOCATION:Ruby Foos\, 7655 Bd Décarie\, Montreal\, QC H3B 3A7\, Montreal\, H3B 3A7\, CA
CATEGORIES:Quebec Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T203000
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CREATED:20251020T220546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220546Z
UID:10000196-1761759000-1761769800@www.canadianspeakers.org
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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