{"id":42547,"date":"2026-08-11T13:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=42547"},"modified":"2026-08-17T15:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:10:13","slug":"save-the-date-building-a-business-people-remember","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/fr\/event\/save-the-date-building-a-business-people-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"Building A Business People Remember"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FOR-ERICA-Chapter-Event-Graphics-CAPS-TO-Sept-EVENING-Event.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FOR-ERICA-Chapter-Event-Graphics-CAPS-TO-Sept-EVENING-Event.png 2160w, https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FOR-ERICA-Chapter-Event-Graphics-CAPS-TO-Sept-EVENING-Event-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FOR-ERICA-Chapter-Event-Graphics-CAPS-TO-Sept-EVENING-Event-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FOR-ERICA-Chapter-Event-Graphics-CAPS-TO-Sept-EVENING-Event-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It\u2019s not just what <\/b><b><i>you<\/i><\/b><b> say that counts, it\u2019s what others say <\/b><b><i>about<\/i><\/b> <b>you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/building-a-business-people-remember-tickets-1998256800883?aff=erelpanelorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27479 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/button_register-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If life is what happens while we&rsquo;re busy making other plans, our <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reputation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is what happens while we\u2019re busy doing other work. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><b>Monday, September 14<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we\u2019ll be putting our lasting impressions to the test!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAPS Toronto\u2019s own <\/span><b>Codi Shewan<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invites us to rethink what <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> builds a successful speaking business; not just bigger stages or stronger messaging, but meaningful moments they\u2019ll remember long after the applause fades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>T<\/b><b>he best marketing strategy in the world can&rsquo;t compete with someone enthusiastically singing <\/b><b>your praises, <\/b><b><i>so let&rsquo;s create a client experience that&rsquo;s music to their ears! <\/i><\/b><b>\ud83c\udfb5<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>______________<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Building A Business People Remember<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><i>How Intentional Speakers Create Trust, Loyalty, and Lasting Impact<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with<\/span><\/i> <b>Codi Shewan<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a profession obsessed with visibility, branding, and being \u201cseen,\u201d it\u2019s easy to believe the secret to building a successful speaking business lives in better marketing, bigger stages, or a stronger social media presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the speakers who build lasting businesses and long-term trust often do something very different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They focus on the experience people have with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this honest, practical, and deeply relevant session, Codi Shewan explores how meaningful businesses are built through intentional touch points, authentic connection, emotional intelligence, and substance that extends far beyond the stage itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing from a career that began in funeral service and evolved into organizational culture consulting and professional speaking, Codi brings a uniquely human perspective on trust, customer experience, communication, and the moments people remember most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blending storytelling, practical insight, humour, and candid reflection, this session challenges speakers to think differently about success, visibility, and the legacy they are actively building through the way they work, communicate, and show up every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll walk away with practical strategies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strengthen client experience before, during, and after an event<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify and improve the touch points that shape trust and referrals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build deeper professional relationships instead of transactional interactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a business model rooted in authenticity rather than comparison<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balance growth, ambition, and sustainability in a profession that can easily consume both<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anybody can build visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real question is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are people saying about the experience of working with you when you\u2019re not in the room?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s have a say in what they say about us. <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Join us September 14 and get \u2018em chatting!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>______________<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Can\u2019t Attend in Person? <\/b><b><i>Join us Virtually!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re thrilled to continue offering virtual attendance for our in-person events. Check your confirmation email for the Zoom link to join us live from wherever business takes you. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*evening events only<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Come for the Connections<\/b><b><i> \u2022 Stay for the Community<\/i><\/b><b><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re looking forward to welcoming <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to our CAPS TO crew!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>______________<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>AGENDA\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:00PM <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration &amp; Networking<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:30PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programming Begins<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9:00PM<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event Ends <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(join us for a Group Photo!)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>FEATURED SPEAKER<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Codi Shewan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a speaker, author, and organizational culture consultant who helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures, elevate leadership, and create experiences people remember.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 25 years in funeral service and bereavement care, Codi\u2019s speaking career began inside one of the most human-centred professions imaginable. What started as industry-specific leadership and training work quickly revealed something much bigger: the lessons that shape trust, communication, emotional intelligence, and customer experience are universally applicable across every industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, Codi works with organizations, leaders, and teams across North America, helping them create more intentional workplaces and stronger cultures that elevate the impact people have within their organizations, through the work they do, and in the experiences they create.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for blending practical insight with humour, candour, and relatable storytelling, Codi\u2019s sessions are thoughtful, actionable, and deeply human, challenging audiences to think differently about the impact they have through the way they lead, communicate, and show up every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is the best-selling author of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday Legacy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a longtime member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), where he has served in multiple leadership roles, including President of the Toronto Chapter and Chair of the 2024 CAPS National Convention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACCESSIBILITY<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This venue is wheelchair accessible; our room is located at street level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>HOW TO GET HERE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Google Map:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/41JmdMCQ3fsLq1Ej9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/41JmdMCQ3fsLq1Ej9<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Venue Maps:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mzBFIOwYxKYjJbyl5NqbMtG8K5Y2WqyE\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download custom PDFs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Old Mill grounds &amp; how to find our room<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>PARKING<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2.00\/hour parking in a third-party lot across the street @ 20 Old Mill Road ($12 daily max).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ARRIVING EARLY?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy dinner or cocktails at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oldmilltorontohotel.com\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canto Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Old Mill Hotel @ 9 Old Mill Road<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>QUESTIONS?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the CAPS TO Programming Team at events@capstoronto.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not just what you say that counts, it\u2019s what others say about you. 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