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SUMMARY:Pro Speaker Summit
DESCRIPTION:Pro Speakers Summit – featuring Advanced Training with Steve Lowell\, CSP\n\n\nPRO SPEAKERS SUMMIT – January 23\, Winnipeg Winter Club \nFeaturing Advanced Training with Steve Lowell\, CSP\nOn January 23rd\, the Pro Speakers Summit returns—building on the momentum of last year’s event\, which became the largest gathering of professional speakers in Manitoba. This year\, we’re bringing the community together again for a full day of high-level development\, practical insights\, and meaningful professional growth at the Winnipeg Winter Club. \nOur featured presenter is Steve Lowell\, CSP\, a globally respected speaking mentor known for elevating speakers into unforgettable performers. Steve will be sharing content he only teaches to select groups—material that is proprietary\, deeply practical\, and designed to permanently shift how you perform on stage. \nWhat Steve Will Cover\nAdvanced Platform Skills\nThis isn’t a collection of speaking tips.\nThis is Steve’s advanced\, behind-the-curtain methodology for commanding a room\, shaping audience perception\, and delivering with power and nuance. These are techniques you won’t see anywhere else—skills that change how you watch other speakers and how you evaluate your own presence. \nThe Anatomy of a High-Impact Keynote\nHigh-impact keynotes don’t happen by accident.\nSteve will break down his unique framework for building keynotes that transform audiences and convert opportunities. You’ll learn how to structure your message with strategic intention\, emotional resonance\, and the clarity needed to move people to action. \nWhy Attend?\nThe Pro Speakers Summit is your opportunity to sharpen your craft\, learn from a world-class mentor\, and connect with peers who are serious about the speaking profession. Whether you’re already full-time or building your speaking career\, you’ll leave with tools you can use immediately and insights that elevate your impact on any stage. \nEvent Details\nJanuary 23\, 2025\nWinnipeg Winter Club\nFull-day professional development\nLunch included
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/pro-speaker-summit/
LOCATION:Winnipeg Winter Club\, 200 River Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Winnipeg\, CA
CATEGORIES:Prairie Shield Chapter
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SUMMARY:January 2026 Super Saturday: Super Bonus
DESCRIPTION:Join us January 24 for a super charged\, content rich session featuring a bonus speaker. Networking @ 8:30am MST\, Session @ 9am MST.\n\n\nDavid Gouthro: Emcee\, CSP\, Past National President“Building the Courage to Change” \nDavid will share insights on what he believes to be a critical success trait for 2026 and beyond – courage. \nSo\, what is courage? When and how do we embrace it? What conditions are required for us to act courageously? David will examine the areas where exercising personal courage in the midst of a multitude of changes will have the greatest potential impact. \nLearn how courage provides a foundation for our curiosity\, creativity and commitment to 2026. \nBrian Lee\, CSP\, HoF\, Author\, Spirit of CAPS Award.“Fee Master: How to Set and Negotiate Fees to Win More Business Every Time”. \nBrian’s mission is to share how to negotiate like a pro with tough meeting planners and achieve win-win outcomes every time. Learn “what to say” and “how to say it” when potential clients are hesitant or resist your fees. He will unlock the mystery of how to set and get the fees you deserve and boost your 2026 bottom line. He offers 41 different strategies. Each participant leaves with a “Fee Master” workbook. \nCarolyn Stern\, CSP\, Author“The Emotionally Strong Speaker” \nIn her refreshingly honest presentation Carolyn helps you shift from being emotionally reactive to being an emotionally intelligent speaker. Her strategies will off set bruised egos\, voices of self doubt as well as tips to avoid the comparison trap and impostor syndrome.You’ll learn how to mute your inner critic\, tame your ego\, speak with confidence and lead with heart\, showing up with authenticity and emotional strength. \nPanel discussion featuring Michelle Cederberg\, Kimberly Lyall and Jackie Rainforth. Topics will include:” Prospecting strategies for 2026” and “Share a business failure (lesson learned) you wished you learned sooner”. \nMeeting Planner for Jan SS: Tim Breithaupt \n \n\n\nDavid Gouthro: Emcee\, CSP\, Past National President.“Building the Courage to Change” \nBio:David Gouthro is a dedicated\, 20 year member of CAPS BC. He is founder and CEO of “The Consulting Edge”. For forty years he has specialized as a meeting facilitator\, an emcee and a keynoter.David feels we are in the midst of challenging\, confusing and complex times. Predictability is no longer predictable. The pace of change is unprecedented. Hence\, change is no longer an option. \nBrian Lee\, CSP\, HoF\, Author\, Spirit of CAPS Award.“Fee Master: How to Set and Negotiate Fees to Win More Business Every Time”. \nBio:Brian has been a loyal CAPS Alberta member for 25+ years and has served as chapter President. Brian is founder and CEO of Calgary based Custom Learning Systems. He has been in business for 41 years\, and the past 20 years been devoted to Hospitals and Helthcare Organizations. He has trained leaders and caregivers at 560+ hospitals and Clinical networks. He travels 150\,000 miles per year and has spoken in every state and province. He keeps his sessions fresh\, energetic\, coupled with enthusiasm. \nCarolyn Stern\, CSP\, Author“The Emotionally Strong Speaker” \nBio:Carolyn Stern is recognized as a leading authority on emotional intelligence. With a mission to dismantle the stigma surrounding emotions in professional speaking\, coupled with twenty years of experience\, Carolyn has shared her expertise with thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs. \nHer insights have been featured in renowned publications including Forbes\, Fast Company\, and the European Business Review. She has appeared on The Social\, CTV\, and Global TV. \nCarolyn is a CAPS Alberta member and was the opening keynote at the CAPS Halifax National Convention.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/january-2026-super-saturday-super-bonus/
LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast\, Calgary\, AB T2H 2B5\, Calgary\, T2H 2B5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Alberta Chapter
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SUMMARY:Building a Marketing/Sales System with Mark Black\, CSP
DESCRIPTION:National Past President Mark Black\, CSP visits CAPS Quebec for his session “Building a Marketing/Sales System”! Optional lunch to follow.\n\n\nFree for Members! Optional lunch to follow (at your own expense) \nFollowed by an optional lunch – at your own expense. \nBuilding a Marketing/Sales System \nYou work hard to book events and land coaching clients. But here’s the challenge: while you’re busy serving those clients and doing the work you love\, you’re not actively marketing to new prospects. So\, once the current work wraps up\, you’re left with an empty calendar and have to start the cycle all over again. \nDoes this sound familiar? Break the frustrating cycle of feast and famine in your business by building a marketing engine and sales system that consistently brings new leads into your pipeline. Stabilize your growth and increase your income without adding a lot of extra effort. \nTakeaways: \n● Develop a marketing plan that reliably reaches your target audience \n● Create a sales process that converts leads into clients \n● Leverage technology to automate your marketing and sales efforts \n  \nL’ancien président national Mark Black\, CSP\, visite CAPS QuébecAtelier : Mettre en place un système de marketing et de ventes \nGratuit pour les membres \nDîner optionnel par la suite (aux frais de chacun)Vous travaillez fort pour décrocher des contrats et des clients en coaching. Le défi\, c’est que pendant que vous servez vos clients et faites ce que vous aimez\, vous ne faites pas toujours de la prospection active. Résultat : une fois le travail terminé\, l’agenda se vide… et le cycle recommence. \nÇa vous parle?Brisez ce cycle frustrant de hauts et de bas en affaires en mettant en place un système de marketing et de ventes qui génère des opportunités de façon constante. Stabilisez votre croissance et augmentez vos revenus\, sans en faire plus. \nVous repartirez avec : \n\nUn plan de marketing clair pour rejoindre votre clientèle cible\nUn processus de vente qui transforme les contacts en clients\nDes outils technologiques pour automatiser votre marketing et vos ventes\n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMark Black is the only man in history to a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. \nA resilience expert\, coach\, and author\, Mark helps people break through limitations and develop resilience so they can thrive through challenge and change.Mark doesn’t just teach resilience\, he embodies it. Born with a life-threatening heart defect\, Mark underwent two open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and its limitations for twenty-two years until he was forced to deal with the biggest obstacle of his young life. His doctor informed him that his heart was failing\, and without a rare and dangerous heart and double-lung transplant\, he would not see his 25th birthday. \nIn 2002\, Mark was fortunate that a suitable donor was found. He not only survived the surgery\, but less than 3 years later\, Mark became the only man in history to run a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. Then he did it three more times. \nMark is a Certified Speaking Professional\, a designation held by less than 1500 speakers in the world. He has inspired more than 175\,000 people in more than 850 presentations\, and has worked with global brands including ExxonMobil and Mercedes Benz\, as well as many national and regional associations. \nMark lives in Moncton\, New Brunswick\, Canada where he spends as much time as possible with the most important people in his life; his wife Marise and their three children; Emma\, Matteo\, and Caleb. \nFor more information about how Mark can help you\, go to: www.markblack.ca \n— \nÀ propos de Mark Black \nMark Black est le seul homme au monde à avoir reçu une greffe du cœur et des deux poumons et à être devenu coureur de marathon à quatre reprises. \nExpert en résilience\, coach et auteur\, Mark aide les gens à dépasser leurs limites et à développer une force intérieure durable pour mieux traverser les défis et le changement.Né avec une malformation cardiaque grave\, il a subi deux chirurgies à cœur ouvert avant l’âge d’un an. Après avoir vécu pendant 22 ans avec cette condition\, on lui annonce que son cœur est en défaillance et que\, sans une greffe rare et risquée\, il ne vivra pas au-delà de 25 ans. \nEn 2002\, un donneur compatible est trouvé. Non seulement Mark survit à l’opération\, mais moins de trois ans plus tard\, il devient le seul homme de l’histoire à courir un marathon avec le cœur et les poumons d’un autre. Il répète l’exploit trois autres fois. \nMark est Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)\, une désignation détenue par moins de 1 500 conférenciers dans le monde. Il a inspiré plus de 175 000 personnes lors de plus de 850 conférences\, et a collaboré avec des organisations internationales comme ExxonMobil et Mercedes-Benz\, ainsi que de nombreuses associations nationales et régionales. \nIl vit à Moncton\, au Nouveau-Brunswick\, avec sa conjointe Marise et leurs trois enfants : Emma\, Matteo et Caleb. \nPour en savoir plus : www.markblack.ca
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/building-a-marketing-sales-system-with-mark-black-csp/
LOCATION:Ruby Foos\, 7655 Bd Décarie\, Montreal\, QC H3B 3A7\, Montreal\, H3B 3A7\, CA
CATEGORIES:Quebec Chapter
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