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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:CAPS Alberta's AGM & Presentations
DESCRIPTION:More details to come\, CAPS Alberta’s AGM & Presentations
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/caps-albertas-agm-presentations/
LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast\, Calgary\, AB T2H 2B5\, Calgary\, T2H 2B5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Alberta 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:Dazzling Program Descriptions AFTERNOON WORKSHOP with Alyssa "Twist" Light
DESCRIPTION:Separate Registration from Morning Sessions Required\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: CAPS Members Discount Code DOES NOT Apply!\n\nDazzling Program Descriptions!\nI’ll demonstrate how to breathe new life into an old program by tapping into your unique brand with the right words and a little pizzazz. This isn’t just a “how to” presentation\, it’s a “let’s do!” — you’re going to create your own Dazzling Program description\, get feedback\, and I’ll even perform a live\, on-the-spot\, copy (re)crafting. If you think you’ve seen my magic\, this experience alone will be worth your day. \n\n\n\nGet to Know… \nAlyssa “Twist” Light is a dynamic keynote speaker who empowers professionals to build connections and relationships that drive real business growth. Twist’s mission is to make event planners look like superheroes and their attendees feel like rockstars.  \n \nAfter winning a provincial award to start her first business at 17\, she attended college for Goldsmithing and successfully crafted the 20th anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Her forthcoming book\, Lessons from the Lake\, uses powerful insights from nature to help those who feel stuck in their journey\, offering fresh perspectives on cutting through darkness in business and life to illuminate a brighter light ahead.
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/dazzling-program-descriptions-afternoon-workshop-with-alyssa-twist-light/
LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast\, Calgary\, AB T2H 2B5\, Calgary\, T2H 2B5\, CA
CATEGORIES:Alberta Chapter
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SUMMARY:Visit From CAPS National President\, Mark Black\, CSP & Alyssa "Twist" Light!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to “Fill Your Calendar” with Mark Black\, CSP & Hear from Alyssa “Twist” Light!”\n\n\nCAPS National President\, Mark Black\, CSP presents… \nFill Your Calendar: A Proven System for Turning Leads into BookingsYou 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\nDevelop a marketing plan that reliably reaches your target audience\nCreate a sales process that converts leads into clients\nLeverage technology to automate your marketing and sales efforts\n\n\n\n\nAlyssa “Twist” Light presents…Creating Consistent Content \n \nWhere she’ll show you how to write one piece of promotional content that you can multiply into ten. We’re all going to be doing this together\, so be sure to bring your laptop!
URL:https://www.canadianspeakers.org/event/visit-from-caps-national-president-mark-black-csp-alyssa-twist-light/
LOCATION:Hotel Blackfoot\, 5940 Blackfoot Trail Southeast\, Calgary\, AB T2H 2B5\, Calgary\, T2H 2B5\, CA
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