Our Events
CAPS Alberta offers professional development and networking activities for its members based on our CAPS Advantage: Learn, Share, Grow, and Belong.
LEARN skills and strategies that differentiate you in the marketplace and help you to monetize your message
SHARE ideas and network locally and nationally with the best in our industry
GROW by accessing our global network of resources that help your clients say yes more often
BELONG to a unique community of exceptional individuals
CAPS Alberta events are designed to provide you with inspiration and skills to showcase your expertise, develop greater eloquence on stage, and learn effective tools to run your business.
All of this happens within the remarkably generous and welcoming community of practice that is unique to the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.
Upcoming Events
April 2024 Super Saturday
Adera Angelucci
Adera is an award-winning Host, Director and Producer with SPIRO Creative Inc. She is also a Video + Marketing Coach l Author and Speaker working with entrepreneurs helping them to share who they are. She brings fourteen years of experience in TV, radio, media development, sales, marketing, promotions and event leadership to her work in SPIRO. She's the author of the best-selling memoir, Free Spirit, sharing how self-love, chaotic creativity and questionable choices taught her to lead. Adera's passion is inspiring others to step out of their comfort zone and helping them craft and hone their unique voices so they can share them with the world.
Video Made Easy. (Speaker Reels, Socials and More)
Learn how to quickly and easily create 4 kinds of reels that will engage your audience on multiple platforms and 4 must-have's for a great speaker reel.
Anders Boulanger
Anders is the founder/CEO of Engagify. For nearly two decades he's been travelling the world with his team of Infotainers creating crowds of interested prospects at trade show booths for his tech clients. After logging thousands of hours of engaging with people at events around the world, he has codified engagement and now trains teams and individuals how to engage their prospects so that they can deepen connection and command attention.
Be Engaging - On stage, online and in life
This presentation will give tips and tactics to professional speakers on how to capture and hold the attention of your audience whether they are in-person or virtual. We'll touch on the psychology of engagement and how we can harness how we are wired to command attention and deepen connection.
Engagement Drivers and the SAVEU Acronym for re-engaging attention
Various engagement tactics for both on stage and online environments
Twist
Imagine watching someone who can create marketing for the audience on the spot - that's Alyssa Twist. Her unique ability to create/design a marketing that cuts through the noise and lands on the desk of the decision maker - has been described as "fascinating to watch".
Empowering Visuals
Alyssa will share her keys to creating visuals that will leave you feeling empowered to design your own materials for marketing and communication.
March 2024 Super Saturday
Emcee
Dave Kelly
Dave Kelly is an award-winning host, writer, and interviewer who creates intelligent and deeply human moments for events and keynote conversations around the world. From his beginnings as a TV Host, Dave has spent decades leading conversations with business and political leaders across North America and beyond, from Stanford School of Business in California to Amman, Jordan and everywhere in between. Ellen Degeneres selected Dave as the moderator and interviewer for her multi-city tour across Canada, he hosted a conversation with President Barack Obama in Calgary and sat down for a conversation with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in Montreal.
Dave’s conference work now includes full emcee services, with consultation on program flow, in depth panel discussions, hosting of awards shows, and maintaining pace and flow of the event. He is now seen regularly at single and multi-day conferences across North America in various industries including annual gatherings of the Canadian Credit Union Association, Celero, Global Business Forum, Scale AI, Lowes, Bayer and Modivcare.
Dave is the co- founder of Kelly Brothers Productions, a video and entertainment company.
Engagement Mastery: Dave Kelly will delve into the art of audience engagement, sharing proven strategies to captivate listeners from the beginning of your presentation to the end. He'll address common reasons audiences disengage and offer practical tips to keep them fully absorbed in your message throughout.
CAPS National President:
Beverly Beuermann-King, CSP
With an impressive track record spanning over 25 years, Beverly has been guiding her audiences toward mastering their reactions to stress, cultivating a culture of resilience, and achieving thriving, engaged workplaces through her innovative S-O-S Principle™ and Work Smart Live Smart presentations.
Beverly went to her first CAPS event in 2000 and joined CAPS in 2001. She has served on the Toronto Board for 11 years, twice as president, 5 Convention Committees, twice as Co-chair, 7 years as Editor of our Speaking of IMPACT magazine, been on the Ethics Committee, the Foundation Board, and now 5 years on the National Board. She has earned her CSP, CVP and is a Spirit of CAPS recipient. And she says that joining CAPS was the best business decision that she ever made!
CAPS Alberta President:
Kimberly Lyall
In a weary world, Kimberly Lyall provides hope.
An expert in creative innovation and thriving through adversity, Kimberly ‘Lights up Leaders’, motivating mindset shifts that inspire action and fuel incredible results.
For more than 25 years Kimberly has lit up stages, communities, and organizations around the world with her signature blend of stories and insights. As a speaker, facilitator, and award-winning consultant, Kimberly has helped hundreds of organizations and government bodies across multiple sectors create positive impact in a challenging world.
Interview the Presidents Panel
Beverly Beuermann-King, and Kimberly Lyall, on the importance of prioritizing relationship-building in the development of a successful speaking business model. They'll explore how strong connections with clients and industry peers can serve as the foundation for a thriving career in speaking in diverse business models.
Jennifer Hadley (VP Education MPI)
Jennifer brings over 20 years of combined marketing, event planning, operations, and business experience to her role as an event planner. With a deep passion for her work and a comprehensive understanding of leadership and team dynamics, Jennifer excels in driving high-level execution and fostering creativity. She is known for her expertise in brainstorming innovative ideas, forging strategic partnerships, and executing flawless events across various industries. Committed to lifelong learning and excellence, Jennifer thrives on inspiring teams and building engaging campaigns that captivate audiences.
Sandra Gollnick CMP, CMM, DES
Sandra has over 20 years immersed in the meetings industry, working for renowned hotels like the Hyatt Calgary and Fairmont Palliser. Her expertise extends beyond hospitality, as she also held Conference and Marketing Manager roles at AHS and the Alberta Cancer Prevention Legacy Fund. Currently, Sandra currently is with the McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, part of the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, managing their programs and events. Beyond her practical experience, Sandra is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), holds a Certificate in Meetings Management (CMM), and is a certified Digital Event Strategist (DES). Sandra serves as the President of the MPI Greater Calgary Club and is a member of the MPI Regional Council of Leaders and the MPI Foundation Canadian Council.
Meeting Planners International Insights
Jennifer and Sandra from Meeting Planners International will provide critical insights into what they seek when booking speakers. This discussion aims to equip speakers with the knowledge to meet and exceed these expectations, enhancing their chances of being rebooked and recommended.
Tina Varughese
Named one of Canada’s Top 10 Notable Speaker by Ignite Magazine, Canada’s leading magazine for conference and event planners. Her work has been featured in the Toronto Star, TSN, CBC Eye Opener, the Globe and Mail and HR Director. By carefully weaving personal stories with touching humour, her interactive and highly entertaining approach inspires attendees as she breaks down barriers while building bridges. Past clients include Carnival Cruises, Pfizer, TD Canada Trust, Loblaws, Kraft-Heinz and the Department of Military Defense. She is the Past-President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Alberta Chapter). Tina was part of Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty- literally chosen for diversity in redefining beauty. Tina resides in Calgary, Alberta with her husband and two children.
Michael Kerr
Hall of Fame Speaker who researches, writes, and speaks about inspiring workplace cultures and businesses that leverage their humor resources to fuel extraordinary results. He is the author of 9 books, including, The Humor Advantage, The Jerk-Free Workplace, and the soon-to-be-released into the wilds, Small Moments, Big Outcomes: How Leaders Create Cultures That Fuel Extraordinary Results.
Speaker Hacks I Have Figured Out
Getting on the stage and giving a great speech is something we all aim for and there is a lot of tips, tricks, and work that is never seen by the audience that brings the magic to life. Learn some extremely valuable tips and tricks from two successful and highly sought after speakers.
Dave Kelly
Stories from the Road
Through anecdotes and lessons learned from his vast experience, Dave Kelly will connect his journey of interviewing and speaking with thousands globally to the essentials of what speakers require from meeting planners and event organizers, highlighting that the little things make a huge difference.
February 2024 Virtual Super Saturday
Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert, coach, and author, Mark helps people break through limitations and develop resilience so they can thrive through challenge and change. Mark is a Certified Speaking Professional. He has inspired more than 175,000 people in more than 750 presentations and has worked with global brands including ExxonMobil and Mercedes Benz.
Revenue Multiplied: Unlocking New Income Channels for Your Business
In today's fast-paced economic landscape, relying on a single source of income can be a risky strategy - if we learned nothing else from the pandemic, we learned that. In this program This program will guide you through the process of identifying, developing, and nurturing multiple income streams.
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying Untapped Revenue Opportunities: Discover revenue opportunities that may be hidden in plain sight.
- Customer-Centric Income Strategies: Gain insights into developing income streams that are not only profitable but also deeply rooted in customer needs and preferences.
Brittany is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and Speaker based in Canada, serving and supporting clients globally. She has helped over 75+ entrepreneurs, personal brands, and service providers enhance their visibility, impact, and profits through social media consulting, mentorship and training. Through her signature courses and programs, Brittany helps her clients and their teams feel confident using different social media platforms, writing captivating captions, creating effective video content, and building an engaged and authentic online community. Learn more about Brittany at BrittanyMiller.biz or on Instagram: @BrittanyMiller.biz
Create a Standout Presence on LinkedIn: Profile, Content & Connections
LinkedIn is a highly effective platform that, when utilized strategically, can help you get noticed by ideal clients and attract aligned opportunities. Join Brittany as she gives actionable advice in three key areas (Profile, Content & Connections) to help you create an outstanding profile and presence as a speaker on LinkedIn.
Ravi mastered complexity in his first career as a nuclear physicist, where he discovered the secret is finding the simple pressure points that transform the whole system. For over 3 decades he's helped organizations and leaders transform through these simple leverage points to SOULgineer their work and lives, and this eye for simplicity is what he brings to all of his work. When he says it's not rocket science, you can believe him - he IS a rocket scientist. Ravi is a past president of CAPS, a two-time national Convention Chair and is proudest of his Spirit of CAPS award.
How to Turn 1 Piece of Content Into 20 - or More! - with AI - in Just Minutes!
One of the biggest challenges speakers have is providing ongoing content for their followers and prospects. In this session, Ravi will show you how you can turn one video, article or blog post into a full month's worth of content for multiple social media platforms - in just minutes!
January Super Saturday - LIVE and In Person!
Hotel Blackfoot
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5
November Super Saturday - LIVE and In Person!
Hotel Blackfoot
5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5
September In-Person Hybrid Super Saturday
We have a GREAT meeting planned for you!
Speaker: Anthony Stears - The Telephone Assassin
Emcee: Kelly Falardeau
CAPS Alberta President: Robin O’Grady
Expert Tables: You get the opportunity for 2, 25-minute presentations at the tables of your choice. Each table is hosted by recognized CAPS experts on a variety of topics to help your speaking business.
Head Shots: Photographer Johanna will be set up to take head shots. You get your choice of photo for the amazing price of $35 for the first photo, and $20 for any photos after.
Anthony Stears - The Telephone Assassin
AI vs. Human Persuasion: Unleashing the Power of Authenticity for Explosive Sales Growth”
Discover how mastering the art of human-to-human interactions can supercharge your sales and strengthen business relationships.
Uncover the best speaker business model, through real case stories, that aligns with your sales goals and drive your successful speaking business.
Learn Anthony's '5 Conversation Stears' to wield persuasive language and drive action from your audience. Also, gain the "Assassin's Guide" to dominating telephone engagement for closing more deals.
About Anthony
Anthony Stears is better known as “The Telephone Assassin” and he’s on a mission to get businesses talking again and stop people from hiding behind their emails and social media. As a conversational strategist he helps clients to get in front of more of their ideal customers and get more business from their existing clients.
Anthony found himself as the sales or marketing manager for 5 different companies all at the same time, with a growing waiting list of clients. After working closely with an NLP master trainer, Anthony began to run a Telemarketing Masterclass, teaching people to “fish for themselves”. He also developed a selection of mini master-classes that would help people to Avoid Rejection, Get past the gatekeeper, Perfect their pitch and Build rapport fast over the phone.
Anthony works with business owners, sales departments, account managers and customer service teams. He provides them with a clear structure to follow, ways to stay motivated when making calls, prospect management awareness, techniques for closing more appointments, and “the art” of a perfect follow up call.
He believes that enabling you to take control of your conversations gives you the ability to make each call count. Anthony doesn’t teach people how to sell, but simply shows them how to help their customers to buy.
Robin O’Grady
CAPS Alberta President’s Message
Robin is an international speaker, fitness professional and certified mindset coach. She’s an expert in physical and mental wellness and is dedicated to delivering simple strategies and tools that make wellness achievable for everyone. She is passionate and committed to walking the talk every day, not only coaching her clients but showing them it can be done.
In addition to owning O’Grady Consulting, Robin is a group fitness instructor, dance instructor and martial artist. With her contagious energy and positive outlook, Robin’s sessions are pumped full of uplifting and inspiring stories, where audiences walk away with revived vitality and heightened aspirations to meet their goals.
Emcee Kelly Falardeau
AI Tools That Will Rock Your Speaking Business
Unleash your content creation superpowers in this fun presentation! Discover how AI can craft captivating speeches, dazzling presentations, social media sorcery, and storytelling wizardry. Level up your speaking game, become a content wizard and rock your speaking business! Kelly will teach you 5 of her favourite AI tools that have helped her to become more efficient, creative and happy.
About Kelly
Kelly Falardeau is a burn survivor since the age of 2 on 75% of her body. She found a way to go from near-death to success; from the ugly scar-faced girl to the TEDx stage twice, Fierce Woman of the Year, a 7x International Best-Selling Author, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal & YWCA Woman of Distinction. A documentary about her life story called "Still Beautiful" launched on TV plus Goalcast launched a video that has over 10 million views. Now she's a full-time Best-Selling Author Strategist, coaching people to become best-selling authors. In 2022 she was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year and now has 2 podcasts called Grit, Guts and Courage and Landing the Gig.
Johanna Hung, Photographer
Johanna Hung is a Calgary-based professional photographer with more than 25 years of experience. Her specialty is portraits of visual and musical artists that showcase their work and personalities. Her past clients include the Burns Visual Arts Society, Mainstream Music & Studios, syn.ap.tic, Beakerhead, and Lougheed House.
You can peruse previous examples of her headshot work at: https://johannahung.com/category/commercial/headshots/
June In-Person Hybrid Super Saturday
Lorne Kelton, CAPS Canada President
Talk is Cheap: The Expertise Imperative
Our job on the platform is not to tell our audience how to think but rather to give them questions to think upon.
Your value as a speaker rests in your ability to deliver actionable ideas through a combination of effective storytelling and stagecraft.
If you are not painting vibrant mental pictures or slaughtering sacred cows, then you will quickly fade from memory.
By converting your words into a multi-sensory experience, you will evoke the emotional responses necessary to unleash your expertise.
About Lorne
As president of ThinkShift Performance Solutions Inc., Lorne works with individuals and organizations to develop their Critical Thinking and Behavioural Leadership skills.
Lorne is an author, thought leader, and noted expert on personal productivity who has spoken and consulted across North America and Europe.
He is the author of several books on professional development, including 1. IFRAME: A Manager’s Guide to Critically Balanced Thinking, 2. Powerful Communication: Never Be Stuck for Words Again, and 3. Unstoppable Confidence: What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail.
Lorne is a 20-year member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and currently serves as its national president. He was previously president of the CAPS Foundation and has served as president of CAPS BC.
When not on the platform, Lorne can usually be found performing in film or theatre projects or working as a producer of independent film productions.
Robin O’Grady, CAPS Alberta President
President’s Message for June
Rob LeLacheur, Road 55
Think Like a Media Company
In this presentation, Rob will uncover what you need to do to adopt a media company mindset, further establishing your thought leadership while gaining greater visibility and credibility.
By the end of this presentation, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to think like a media company and be equipped with the tools and strategies needed to create content that helps you stand out in your marketplace.
This approach can provide numerous benefits for professional public speakers, including increased authority and recognition, leading to many new and more significant revenue opportunities.
It can also help speakers build connections with existing and new communities and new potential partners, resulting in new opportunities for collaboration and further growth.
About Rob
The owner of Road 55, Rob helps businesses and organizations develop the mindset of a media company. With over 25 years of experience in media, entertainment, and event planning, Rob deeply understands media brand building and the power of storytelling. All focused on helping businesses achieve their goals.
At Road 55, Rob and his team work with clients to create original and engaging content that connects with their audience, using a variety of mediums such as video, podcast, social media, and newsletters. Rob's presentations are interactive and filled with practical tips and real-world examples, giving audiences a clear roadmap for how to create content that captivates and connects.
Dune Nguyen, Emcee
Nurturing Growth in Yourself and Others
Be inspired to creatively nurture growth within yourself and others, both personally and professionally!
About Dune
A grateful Canadian, Dune values the insights gained from having lived in wartime Vietnam and two refugee camps in Indonesia. Building a wonderful life in Canada has been a great learning journey.
Committed to learning and sharing, he has facilitated more than 70 different courses on leadership and management for thousands of professionals at hundreds of organizations.
Passionate about leadership and creativity, he helps leaders grow and innovate.
Dune also enjoys performing live music, photography, videography, and producing virtual events.
He is a 14-year member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).
Dune is happy to live in the Greater Edmonton Area with his wife and their two sons.
April 15 Virtual Super Saturday
John Livesay - The Pitch Whisperer
Love Speaking Hate Selling?
Today whoever tells the best story wins the sale. Speakers struggle to win new business and get frustrated when they come in second place. They find their prospective buyers forget almost everything they said and the time to close the sale gets longer and longer.
Enter John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer who shows speakers how to turn boring case studies into compelling case stories. They learn the exact steps to become black belts in storytelling. Once that happens they become irresistible and their revenue soars.
Speakers will no longer feel like they are drowning in a sea of sameness because they will know how to tell stories that make them magnetic and memorable.
About John
John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life" has over 1,000,000 views.
Fortune and INC interviewed John on how to get out of the friend zone at work and KTLA interviewed John on how to use storytelling to get a raise.
Clients love working with John because of his ongoing support after his talk which includes implementing the storytelling skills from his best-selling book Better Selling Through Storytelling and online course "Revenue Rockstar Mastery."
His book, The Sale Is in the Tale, is a business fable set in Austin, TX, and is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. The reader accompanies the rep on his journey and learns how to use storytelling and strengthen their soft skills to improve their professional and personal relationships.
Jackie Lapin - SpeakerTunity® Founder
20 Easy Ways to Create Irresistible Speaker Presentation Titles
One of the most under-rated factors in how often and where leaders get booked to speak is the quality of their presentation title! You can be a stellar speaker, but if your title isn’t compelling, you’ll find it hard to get booked…
You must capture the essence of your message, while still leaving the audience (or booker) wanting more. You must impart some persuasive reason why they must hear what you have to say (urgency, warning, problem-solving, ease, improved outcome, filling a knowledge void.) And you must keep it short!
Have you struggled with writing titles?
Crafting a great talk title is an art!
But anyone can do it with these 20 simple speaking title formulas to pick from!
Join expert Jackie Lapin for a quick review of these 20 Easy Ways to Create Irresistible Speaking Presentation Titles and stop wracking your brain for a title that will excite the booker and the audience!
About Jackie
Jackie Lapin’s mission is to help leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and authors find and secure their next clients by getting in front of more audiences faster! Her SpeakerTunity® The Speaker and Leader Resource Company, has researched hundreds of thousands of speaker lead contacts, and has curated them to meet the needs of leaders who grow their businesses through speaking. Her SpeakerTunity Member’s Only® program provides leads for live and virtual events and meetings, conferences, podcasts/radio shows/videocasts, virtual summits, TEDx events and more. SpeakerTunity® also designs leader's speaker one-sheets and podcast introductory sheets, and hosts training programs on how to get booked. SpeakerTunity® is the Ultimate Speaker Toolbox, one stop shopping for the speaker/leader. Her company also has a strategic partnership with Book for You Virtual Assistants that subscribers can retain to do the outreach.
Her internationally acclaimed Conscious Media Relations Radio/Podcast Tours have helped nearly 200 luminaries, leaders, filmmakers and authors grow their businesses, sell more books, create viewership and change more lives by introducing them to up to 9000 radio shows and podcasts, including such clients as Don Miguel Ruiz, Dr. Joe Vitale, James Twyman, Denise Linn, Arielle Ford, Hay House and more.
Clare Kumar - Emcee
Turning PR into Profit and Other Tales From Working with Traditional Media
If you've seen experts in the news - on television, on the radio, or in the newspaper, and wondered how they got there, wonder no more.
While we are definitely in the age of TikTok influencers, old school media is still alive and kicking. CAPS Toronto member, Clare Kumar will share insights from her 14 years contributing to national media - from lifestyle television, to syndicated radio interviews, to working as a brand ambassador for the likes of Intel, Whirlpool, Samsung, The Home Depot, and Ford to name a few.
With real examples from Clare's experience, we will explore:
the risks and rewards of PR
strategies to win coverage
hoe to become (and stay) a trusted expert
how to turn PR into profit
About Clare
Productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and international speaker Clare Kumar examines the intersection of productivity and inclusivity – paying attention to both being and doing. She inspires individuals to design for well-being and cultivate sustainable performance while avoiding exhaustion and burnout. Clare encourages leaders to design inclusive performance to invite the richest contributions from every member of their team. This is a topic Clare explores with innovators as host of the Happy Space Podcast.
Clare draws on a diverse corporate career that took her from Toronto to Tokyo and Montreal, with equal experience as an entrepreneur. She is a sought-after media contributor to news and lifestyle shows including the Huffington Post, Fast Company, the Globe and Mail, CBC Radio, The Social, and the Marilyn Denis Show. Whether speaking to one person or thousands, Clare loves inspiring massive shifts by inviting you to pay attention to little things that make a big difference. She welcomes all highly sensitive professionals as well as those who want to love and support them to find community in the Happy Space Pod.
March Super Saturday In-Person / Hybrid
As speakers we give our all to inspire and support others, but sometimes we need support too. Join us on March 4 for a morning focused on how we can ensure our own wellbeing so that we can keep doing what we do best!
Our program features funny and inspirational speaker Stuart Ellis-Myers, MC Kimberly Lyall and her story of surviving and thriving, and a healthy discussion with our amazing panel of wellbeing experts.
Stuart Ellis-Myers
More Speaker Mental Health! More Speaker Life!! More Speaker Fun!!!
Stuart Ellis-Myers is a funny & inspirational keynote speaker living with non-swearing Tourette Syndrome. He is well known by 800+ audiences as ‘Robin Williams with a twitch’!
Stuart is an onstage mental health expert who shares decades of lived experience on how to survive and thrive with today’s high levels of anxiety, anger & depression. He’ll take you through the front-line trenches using out-of-the-box solutions to beat and bust through fears, worry & anger. Get ready to learn about Trust & Talent, Twitches, Why we swear, the difference between anxiety & depression, Bliss meditation, and more!
Patricia Morgan
Patricia Morgan is often referred to as a Spunky Seniorpreneur. Her ability to help strengthen resilience has helped many people lighten their load and brighten their outlook. Audiences describe Patricia’s message as meaningfully fun, surprisingly insightful, and delightfully uplifting.
Patricia has authored hundreds of articles and several books, one of which was made into a CBC documentary. The YMCA and CTV named her a Woman of Vision, and she is a recipient of The Spirit of CAPS award for her contribution to the Canadian speaking industry.
Stuart Ellis-Myers
Stuart knows all too well the hardships of personal health challenges that altered the course of his life at an early age. By eight years old, Stuart began to develop one of the most misunderstood neurological disorders of our time—Tourette Syndrome.
Stuart has over 50 years of lived experience with anxiety, depression and OCD-driven Bipolar panic attacks. Stuart is living proof that anyone who overcomes overwhelming circumstance tend to develop extraordinary approaches to everyday challenges, often achieving extraordinary results.
Joyce Sunada
Joyce Sunada is known as the Wellness Educator and has over 30 years experience in the teaching profession. During that time she was a teacher, an administrator, provincial consultant and a university instructor.
While a school administrator Joyce ‘burned” herself out and was sidelined by a medical leave. Once she recovered and healed Joyce chose to share her illness to wellness journey. The reason: to empower teachers to improve their wellness and positively impact their families and school communities.
Robin O'Grady
Robin is an international speaker, fitness professional and certified mindset coach. She’s an expert in physical and mental wellness and is dedicated to delivering simple strategies and tools that make wellness achievable for everyone. She is passionate and committed to walking the talk every day, not only coaching her clients but showing them it can be done.
In addition to owning O’Grady Consulting, Robin is a group fitness instructor, dance instructor and martial artist. With her contagious energy and positive outlook, Robin’s sessions are pumped full of uplifting and inspiring stories, where audiences walk away with revived vitality and heightened aspirations to meet their goals.
An interactive high-content discussion with award-winning storyteller, Kelly Swanson, about how we find, craft, tell, and share stories that matter.
Listen to Kelly share a story, and then we unpack it to discuss the teaching behind it. Then we will take volunteers who will share a story (or idea for a story, or need for a story) and Kelly will do her popular Story Makeovers. Not only does the person receiving this on-the-spot coaching receive high value, the audience learns a ton of tips, and gets their own ideas for finding stories and powering them up.
MC: Kimberly Lyall
Life Lessons from a Surviving, Thriving Widow
In a weary world, Kimberly provides hope that there is a positive way forward.
Kimberly Lyall is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and award-winning consultant whose insights about resilience, growth, and purpose inspire people to live to their greatest potential. For over two decades Kimberly has enthralled people with her ability to take them on a journey about themselves. She captivates listeners and encourages them to live courageously and fully.
In late 2021, Kimberly lost her husband of 25 years following 7 years of caregiving and medical interventions. How does an expert in thriving through adversity, and solving problems, deal with the grief of such a loss? Kimberly shares the life lessons that have helped her to keep smiling through the tears.
January Virtual Super Saturday
January Super Saturday…. We’re VIRTUAL
Jane Atkinson
3 Keys to Becoming a Wealthy Speaker
Are you a seasoned speaker who is stuck at a plateau?
Are you a new speaker who wants to grow rapidly?
Is your marketing working on getting you the gigs?
Are you getting paid the fees you deserve every time?
Whether it comes to the speech, positioning, or marketing materials, Jane Atkinson will help you avoid common mistakes and take advantage of techniques and tips that have helped many of her clients scale their businesses, some to the 7 figure mark.
Presentation Objectives
Learn the Wealthy Speaker Mindset the key to becoming unstoppable
Learn how to position as an expert and in your marketing to get booked more often at higher fees
Learn the consistent actions required to fill your calendar.
About Jane
Jane packs thirty years of contacts, connections, and experience developing speakers from newcomer to sought-after pro. She’s observed what makes or breaks them and coached some of the world’s best speakers.
It all comes down to commitment.
Kelly Swanson
A Deep Dive Into Story
An interactive high-content discussion with award-winning storyteller, Kelly Swanson, about how we find, craft, tell, and share stories that matter.
Listen to Kelly share a story, and then we unpack it to discuss the teaching behind it. Then we will take volunteers who will share a story (or idea for a story, or need for a story) and Kelly will do her popular Story Makeovers. Not only does the person receiving this on-the-spot coaching receive high value, the audience learns a ton of tips, and gets their own ideas for finding stories and powering them up.
MC: Pamela Barnum
Since 2012, Pamela Barnum has been coaching and consulting on sales and trust-building. In 2015, she began sharing strategies to improve negotiations and increase sales through intentional communication and body language.
Prior to this Pamela spent over twenty years working in the criminal justice system, first as an undercover police officer in the drug enforcement section and later as a prosecuting attorney.
Pamela has spoken in front of audiences ranging from 50 to 12,000 in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Her TEDx Talk, “What Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust” was viewed more than 200,000 times in the first six months.
November AGM and Super Saturday
Calgary Super Saturday kicks off at 9:30 sharp
CAPS Calgary AGM 8:30 - 9:15 am
Past President Russ Dantu: Chair
MC: Roger Grant
The Emotional Path to Buy, Part II
(LIVE)
For 26 years Roger has delivered fun and thought-provoking presentations. His extensive branding experience reveals a proven formula to create a brand story that stimulates curiosity and leads customers to buy.
Jeff Blackman, CSP, CPAE
Peak Your Profits!
(Virtual)
For 37 years Jeff has been coaching entrepreneurs profitable strategies to dramatically grow their business. He will show us how to convert sales obstacles into opportunities, profitable results and prosperity. His inspiring, value-added “how-to” session will foster confidence to realize potential customers can “turn to sold”.
Takeaways Include:
- Improve your discovery questions: power probes
- Change one word to influence and persuade others
- Learn the two driving motives to impact decision makers
- Position value with negotiation know-how
- Create your differential competitive advantage
Jeff is an active member of NSA, Chicago and in 2008 he was inducted into the HoF.
Jeff sees himself as a happy husband, devoted father, grandfather, and a “nutty” Chicago Cubs fan.
CAPS National President, Michelle Cederberg, CSP
Dare to Live it Big; Own Your Awesome and Drive Success (DTFW!!)
(LIVE)
Michelle is our 2022 CAPS National President and has been a proud Calgary member for 20 years. As a proven speaker, author and coach she helps entrepreneurs gain clarity, build confidence and embrace the discipline to create the life and career they deserve. She believes all it takes to get what you want is to stretch into your discomfort zone, coupled with a lot of hard work. Often the biggest barriers we have to navigate are self-imposed and not trusting our instincts.
Takeaways;
- Learn how to get clear on your own definition of success for 2023
- Identify typical barriers that get in your way
- Discover a simple formula for career/life success
This is your life, Dare To Live it Big.
CALGARY CAPS President, Robin O’Grady
(LIVE) Robin will share wellness insights for 2023, supported by a special guest.
Special CAPS Calgary ROAD TRIP Super Saturday
We’re hitting the Road for our Hybrid, CAPS Calgary Super Saturday
Mark your calendar, and come join us in Red Deer at the Craft Beer Commonwealth for this special Super Saturday.
October 22, 2022 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Want to stay over night?
We’ve secured rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton (128 Leva Ave Red Deer) for $120 +taxes. Use Confirmation #93979629 (Reservation is under Marc Haine). 4033466688
Barbara May
Unblocking Yourself to be a Better Presenter
(Interactive Workshop Presentation)
Public speaking isn’t just about big stages, lecterns and microphones—as a professional speaker, you’ve got to be relatable to any audience, both in-person and online.
In this highly interactive session, Barbara will uncover high-impact speaking strategies you can use to connect with a diverse group of individuals and guide your audience to higher levels of performance and productivity. In addition, she’ll help you get past your public speaking stumbling blocks and become an engaging presenter.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
• How to create an environment that encourages audience members—even untalkative ones—to fully participate in discussions.
• How to handle difficult questions and unexpected queries even if you don’t have the answers.
• Proven techniques to help you become a more animated and engaging storyteller.
• The best ways to use stories, case studies and other anecdotal information to motivate and inspire your audience.
• How to use brainstorming as a tool for encouraging the free exchange of ideas and solutions.
MC: CAPS Calgary President, Robin O’Grady
September Hybrid CAPS Calgary Super Saturday
Jennifer Barroll
Just Grow With It
This humorous, empowering keynote focuses on the special strengths and talents within us all. She empowers speakers to learn, grow, and evolve to reach their untapped potential. Also, learn the top 5 communication must-haves that save valuable time, effort and costly do-overs.
Richard Moxley
Give Yourself More Credit
Richard is a 2019 Calgary Fast Track Alum and the author of the “The Nine Rules of Credit” which helps to demystify the perils of a poor credit score. He reveals credit insights and insider bank secrets to jump your credit score quickly coupled with action steps to get you back to best rates and terms. Richard studied thousands of credit reports and gained access to Equifax and TransUnion and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs become mindful of how credit scores impact your business.
Tina Varughese
Time with Tina
Tina our Past President will be chatting with some special guests and sharing business tips
MC: Marc Haine
Dare to Be the Exception™
The speaking business has changed. We are not only providing our expertise, but to be memorable, we are putting on a show.
Let’s talk about:
3 Components of Being a Gold Star Presenter
Delivering on experience expectation
The value of scripting, blocking and rehearsal
If you have a promo code, please make sure to click “enter promo code” first, then put in your code and click “apply.”
2022 CAPS Calgary Golf Tournament
2022 CAPS Calgary Golf Tournament
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2022 CAPS Calgary Golf Tournament 〰️
Join Us for a Great Day of Fellowship and Networking on the Greens
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Please come out and join us for the Caps Calgary premier event of the year - our annual golf tournament at Heatherglen Golf Course on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022. Bring your spouse or significant other or a family member. Past members are also welcome.
We balance the teams out so even if you are a new golfer, you won't feel the pressure of making a great shot. It's just a fun day and everyone can win prizes, no matter what your skill level (Tim Breithaupt is sponsoring a $10,000 hole-in-one again this year)!
For those who do not golf, we always have members who come for the dinner only portion.
They can participate and win prizes as well!
For more info or to become a sponsor, email Russ Dantu
Full Golf Day includes
Golf, golf cart, range balls, team prizes and dinner - $125 per person
Dinner only option - $30 per person (medium-rare steak sandwich, chicken
breast dinner or vegetarian option)
Caps Calgary’s, Andrea Davis and Russ Dantu provide many of the prizes and donations you will see at this tournament. This year, we are asking the membership to help us out with this. Who do you know who is a supplier of yours or maybe even a customer that could donate a prize for our tournament?
It doesn't have to be a speaker-specific gift. Anything is welcome...unless it's an old pair of golf shoes!!!
If you would like to help out or have any other questions, please email Russ Dantu directly at russ@russdantu.com or call him at 403-979-2589.
Click Titles below to register
June 25, 2022 Cancelled
There is a reason to be sad.
-1- we’ve had to cancel the June 25th Super Saturday?
-2- Tim ran out of books to sell from the trunk of his car?
-3- Marc has stopped spontaneously erupting into dance?
But we will see you when we kick off our new season, September 17th, 2022.. Stay tuned.
Check Back Again….. We’ll Have something for you real soon.
Virtual Super Saturday - May 14, 2022
George Torok
Become a Superior Communicator......because inferior never wins
George is a communications expert and podcast host. For 19 years he has interviewed proven experts to explore in-depth perspectives of effective communication. He is the host of the podcast, Your Intended Message. George coaches executives and fellow speakers to become Superior Communicators and deliver Superior Presentations. He has studied the science and knows the art of how to communicate and influence others.
You will learn:
- Recognize the gap between your intended message and unintended message
- Critical questions you need to ask yourself and your listeners more often
- How to stay connected with your audience
- Mitigate wrestling with the confidence demon
Alex Sanfilippo
How to Leverage Podcasting to Grow Your Business
Alex is a podcast guru and is the founder of PodPros.com focused on the podcasting industry. He is also the founder of the top-rated podcast called “Podcasting Made Simple”. Alex and his team also created popular services like PodMatch, a service that helps to match guests and hosts. He will share why you should, or shouldn’t start a podcast and why guesting may be the better option.
You will learn:
- Where podcasting is heading and the opportunities available
- Knowing how to succeed as a host, or what to watch for as a guest
- 5 reasons why podcasts fail and how to avoid them
- How to successfully land guesting spots on shows
- How to elevate your overall podcast confidence
MC: Azadeh Yaraghi
Website Insights
Azadeh is an insightful brand strategist and website specialist. She is founder of Gogo Telugo Creatives.
For 15 years Azadeh has worked internationally supporting purpose-driven clients who want to grow their business and expand their reach. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs who want to get to the heart of their brand so they can attract their ideal client and shorten the sales cycle.
You will learn:
- Essential elements you need to have on your website
- How to use your website to attract ideal clients
- Current website tips & techniques that align your brand and online presence.
Virtual Super Saturday - April 16, 2022
Linda Swindling, CSP
Ask Outrageously; You get what you Negotiate
Linda is a negotiation speaker and author helping businesses negotiate substantial deals using proven strategies that drive results without driving others away. Linda coaches entrepreneurs to communicate more effectively so they are heard and understood; and to have the courage to ask outrageously to get what they want. Linda will share how to respond when told “your fee is not in our budget” or asked “can you lower your fee?”
You will also learn:
- Common negotiation mistakes speakers make and actionable steps to avoid them
- How to plan and prepare to be mentally ready so you aren’t caught off guard
- Know the negotiation power of your contact and talk money safely
Robin O’Grady
President’s Message:
Learn proven Wellness insights with Robin O’Grady, our 2022 President.
Brandon Love
How Not to Lose Your Speaking Business in Increasingly Complex Times
Brandon is a professional speaker, and magician who has been referred to as an “inspirational wizard”. He has been speaking for 20 years throughout North America, helping business leaders to shift their thinking to create new possibilities. Brandon is on a mission to help entrepreneurs grow and prevent bad judgement calls. His awe-inspiring, magic-infused presentation will not only entertain you – it will teach you what you need to know to avoid costly mistakes that could compromise your business success.
You Will Learn:
- A simple process to bring your blind spots into view
- The cause (and remedy) for all business catastrophes
- Three fast creative techniques to get out of a rut
Simple practices to create possibilities.
MC: Russ Dantu
Networking: It’s all in the Dance
Russ is a master networker supported by an impressive track record. He walks his talk. Russ will share how to mitigate stress, intimidation and hesitancy to embrace results-based networking.
Virtual Super Saturday - March 19, 2022
Steve Lowell, CSP
Think Differently + Speak Differently = Sell More
Steve brings over 35 years of experience training and mentoring experts, trainers and speakers. Steve feels the prerequisite to more sales is you need to Think Differently and Speak Differently. He will share proven insights to accomplish that. He will also share how to reveal where you sit in the mind of your market compared to your competitors coupled with relevant content and humour. By changing how your prospects think you can shift from obscurity to be viewed as “The One”. Using Steve’s proprietary method, you’ll have something unique to present to your prospects. Customers buy differences, not similarities.
Robin O’Grady
President’s Message:
Learn proven Wellness insights with Robin O’Grady, our 2022 President.
David Papp
Future Tech
Dave Papp is a tech pioneer and for 25 years, Dave has partnered with companies and entrepreneurs to become more tech-savvy and embrace technology to thrive in the noisy online world. His passion is to “demystify” all things tech.
He has been featured on CBC, CTV, and Global News. Dave will share current and future tech insights as well as share what prospects are looking for, the best way to get your content and brand noticed and validate yourself as an authority in your field.
MC: IJ McIntyre
The Grateful Way
CAPS UNITY - Programming United
Agenda
Socialize in the CAPS in the Hall from 6:00 - 6:30 pm EST
Hear our Featured Speakers from 6:30 - 8:00 pm EST
Reconnect and Debrief from 8:00 - 8:30 pm EST
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!
If you are a member, please check your email for your personalized registration link.
Non-Members can register here - $87 plus tax
Contact info@canadianspeakers.org
Michelle Cederberg, CSP
The Success-Energy Reset for Speakers
In an age of disengagement, distraction and fatigue still lingering from the pandemic, how we work and live has been tested. As we navigate speaking ‘beyond the pandemic’, and the imminent return of in-person events, we’re juggling a new kind of busy, and wondering ‘what now, what next?’.
In this engaging session, CAPS National President Michelle Cederberg, CSP shares research from her new book The Success-Energy Equation to help you regain focus and reset for speaker-success in a world that needs you more than ever. In this session we will:
Look at typical barriers that get in the way of success, find ways to effectively conquer them, and be reminded why it matters (especially for you as a speaker)
Learn three factors that impact speaker success and assess how you’re doing on each.
Reconnect to why you do what you do and reenergize for the year ahead.
Michelle shares insights learned through 17 years as a full-time speaker and almost 20 years in CAPS. She’ll end her session with a short update on what’s happening in our great association, and what she’s working on with the National Board this year.
BIO - Michelle Cederberg, CSP
CAPS National President Michelle Cederberg, CSP galvanizes people to blaze their own path and live a bigger life. An in-demand speaker, author, and coach, she helps people break through the physical and emotional barriers that get in the way of high-performance - in business and in life. She has been a Professional Member of CAPS since she joined in 2002, served on the Calgary Board for 5 years and as Chapter President from 2008-2009.
Michelle earned her CSP in 2010, and currently sits on the National Board as 2022 President. She credits this organization with teaching her how to build her part-time passion into a successful full-time speaking career that is now in its 17th year.
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Hope IS a Strategy: What to Think and Do Now
A sales book titled Hope Is Not a Strategy was released in 2003. The title stuck with me, and over the years I’ve become convinced that hope IS a strategy if you understand it correctly. Hope is not wishful thinking or simple optimism. Hope is having something new to try and being willing to try it.
Speakers today need to understand the options they have, the things they can do and then take the appropriate action. This is the kind of hope we can all use.
In this presentation I will focus on the most important changes that have happened in the speaking profession (more in the past 2 years than the 35 years I’ve been in the business) and provide key perspectives and practices you can use.
I’ll cover:
Why Covid didn’t change anything (and what it did instead).
The best idea I had in 2004 that still applies today.
Two priorities that drive client and audience needs.
The big shifts in value, platform and positioning.
Three questions that will determine exactly what you should be doing now.
BIO - Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker on leadership, customer service, business growth, and organizational performance. The President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab dedicated to developing leaders in business, Mark has been hailed as one of the top leadership experts in the world. Mark has given more than 3,000 presentations in every US state and in 14 countries. He is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including The Fred Factor, which has sold over two million copies worldwide.
Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He was honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor the NSA bestows on its members, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the speaking profession. Mark is married to Darla, and they have two adult sons, Hunter and Jackson. They also have a perpetual puppy named Tini, whose bark is bigger than her bite.
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!
If you are a member, please check your email for your personalized registration link.
Non-Members can register here - $87 plus tax
Contact info@canadianspeakers.org
Virtual Super Saturday - February 19, 2022 (Cancelled)
February 19 SS will not proceed as scheduled.
Please be advised that our Feb 19th SS will not proceed as scheduled.
Securing quality speakers was one of the issues. Hence, on Feb 19 your board invites you to enjoy a leisurely family day weekend, coupled with a Saturday sleep-in.
Regular SS programming will resume March 19, for a virtual SS.
In the meantime, I invite you to look at the March 3rd programming event, offered by National. Also, I invite you to visit our site and peek at our March 19 event and see our speaker line-up.
See you then.
Tim Breithaupt; Programming Chair
Virtual Super Saturday - January 15, 2022
Linda Edgecombe, CSP HoF
Shift or Get Off The Pot, Three simple life-changing questions
Linda prides herself with delivering a powerful message creating lasting shifts while wrapped in proven insights and ample humour. She shows people how they can shift their perspectives on life, work and themselves. Now that change was forced upon the world Linda challenges people to shift perspective and reinvent themselves and impact how people feel, think and take action. She feels that “chaos and busy” has become the new norm and created an unproductive and unhappy sector of our population. Linda will help us get refocused and re-energized as we venture into the new year.
Robin O’Grady
President’s Message:
Learn proven Wellness insights with Robin O’Grady, our 2022 President.
Lisa Leitch, CSP
Sales Strategist, Speaker and Coach
Purposeful Sales Strategies; Are you 2022 COVID Competitive?
Lisa lives by her mantra of “Be Strategic, Be Pro-Active, Be Brave”. Timely advice as we head into 2022. For 20 years Lisa has trained/coached thousands of business and sales professionals across North America. She knows that the competitive business landscape is experiencing major changes and helps entrepreneurs evolve with the times. She helps to upgrade your skills, set goals and land attractive sales opportunities through purposeful business conversations with customers that drive results.
You will Learn;
- Purposeful Sales Strategies
- 5 Conversations of the Sales Cycle
- Using high-impact questions to reveal customer expectations
https://teneoresults.com/
MC: Lauren Sergy
Secrets of Persuasion; Communication Essential to Convert More Customers
Public speaking and communications expert Lauren Sergy has helped entrepreneurs become more productive through skilled communication.
For 10 years she has helped speakers amplify their persuasiveness and to help forge deeper and productive customer relationships.
https://laurensergy.com/
SUPER SATURDAY & Annual General Meeting - December 11, 2021 Virtually
Vince Poscente, CPAE, HoF
From Setbacks to Breakthroughs
Vince is a seasoned veteran of the speaking business. He has partnered with entrepreneurs and business leaders with massive breakthroughs to accelerate their growth. He shares proven insights to “do what your competition is not willing to do”. Vince will help you supersede challenging barriers and move past the obstacles and into a mental space that creates the kind of success you deserve. As a former speed skiing Olympian, HoF speaker and bestselling author he knows a thing or two about the dedication required for success. His “Full Speed Ahead” and “Setbacks to Breakthrough” keynotes are delivered with energy, humor and practical takeaways.
You will learn:
-The anatomy of lasting influence in your keynotes
-The Tried and True sequence that has your audience fully engaged
-Shift your audience from “observer” to an “unforgettable” experience
-Tips and Tricks to video marketing.
https://www.vinceposcente.com/
TIME WITH TINA
Susan Luke Evans, CSP
Creating, Crafting & Delivering Stories to Get You Remembered, Rehired and Referred.
Susan has been in the speaking business for 31 years. As a leadership consultant and master storyteller, her expertise lies in helping entrepreneurs and speakers craft memorable stories to accelerate business results and leave a lasting legacy. When you elevate your message, you can persuade and engage your audiences. Susan feels your ability to influence the thinking of others is an incredibly valuable skill. To that end, Susan feels stories impact the thinking of others.
You will learn:
- What is a key Story?
- Why use a story (and why not to)
- Steps to Develop your personal stories
- Ingredients of a Signature Story
- Common themes in Signature Stories.
https://susanlukeevans.com/
MC: Lisa Longball
Drive Determines Distance
SUPER SATURDAY - November 20, 2021 –– In-Person and Virtual
Deri Latimer, CSP
Not Crazy, Just Human: Moving Through Trauma to Healing”
Deri Latimer, BMgt, CSP is an expert in positive possibilities for people! She is one of fewer than 12% of speakers globally who hold the designation of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the international measure of excellence for professional competence, proven experience, and optimal client satisfaction.
Deri combines a business degree in human resources management with 20 years of experience engaging audiences across every business sector. A TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Organizational Consultant, Deri works with organizations that want to create happy, healthy, humane workplaces for increased positivity, productivity, and prosperity!
Lyn Cadence
“Strategies to Rekindle Your Writing Confidence and Stay Motivated”
Lyn is a public relations consultant, publicist and publishing coach with 25 years of experience. She has helped many successful authors put pen to paper and elevate their business success. Lyn feels COVID has created opportunities to upgrade our skills and commit to taking the time to write. She makes it clear that “if you want to succeed, plan to succeed”. It won’t be easy but Lyn offers insights to prepare for the hurdles (including writer’s block) and drive through to the finish. Once finished you now enjoy an additional revenue stream.
You will learn;
- Why write a book, are they still relevant
- Making time to write, busy people write books
- Steps to writing a book
- Finding a publisher, or self-publish
- Become PR ready
TIME WITH TINA
with Special Guest Sue Styles
MC: Robin O’Grady
Incoming CAPS Calgary President
Robin is an international speaker, fitness professional and certified mindset coach. She’s an expert in physical and mental wellness and is dedicated to delivering simple strategies and tools that make wellness achievable for everyone. She is passionate and committed to walking the talk every day, not only coaching her clients but showing them it can be done.
Robin is a regular presenter and educator at conferences and facilities. She loves addressing an audience that includes companies that are struggling with their culture (workplace, leadership, vision) and need to create more employee engagement, teams that are experiencing fatigue and a lack of motivation and productivity, and fitness professionals looking to further their continuing education.
In addition to owning O’Grady Consulting, Robin is a group fitness instructor, dance instructor and martial artist. With her contagious energy and positive outlook, Robin’s sessions are pumped full of uplifting and inspiring stories, where audiences walk away with revived vitality and heightened aspirations to meet their goals.
In her free time, Robin enjoys dancing, group fitness, Capoeira, and doing handstands. She lives in Calgary with her husband and two teen boys.
https://ogradyfitness.com/
SUPER SATURDAY - October 16, 2021 –– In-Person and Virtual
TERRY BROCK, CSP, HoF Building Your Digital Influence and your R-Commerce
Terry Brock is always pressing the edge on technology and creates keynote speeches and workshops to include the latest trends and measurable strategies to leverage technology and marketing to build relationships.
terrybrock.com
TIME WITH TINA
Sitting down with Jennifer Buchanan
KIM ORLESKY
Learn How to Sell Virtually; Do’s and Don’ts to Reach More Customers
Sales Coach and Speaker
kimorlesky.com
MC: Michelle Cederberg, CSP
Who is Michelle
To say that I’m inspired by the power of the human spirit is an understatement.
I’ve spent most of my life in the realm of human performance – as a competitive kayaker, as an avid outdoor enthusiast; mountain biker, rock climber and snowboarder. I’ve been a fitness instructor and personal trainer. I am a psychology major turned Kinesiology Master. I’ve worked as a college instructor, health educator, and personal trainer always interested in what makes people tick – inside and out.
Now, as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker I educate busy, driven professionals about purpose, productivity and the pursuit of better.
If anything drives me it’s this: to empower every person who dreams of more to go for it, every leader who dares to make a difference to trust they’re able, and every go-getter with a vision for success to say “Yeah, I can!”
We only get one chance at this thing called life.
I say, dare to live it BIG!
michellecederberg.com
Virtual Super Saturday - Sept. 18, 2021
Lou Heckler
Pursuing Peak Performance; Elevate Your Productivity and Profits
When Lou is on the platform his style is engaging, his delivery is crisp, well-paced and entertaining. For 45 years Lou has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people across North America and in several countries. His passion is coaching professionals to elevate their productivity and profits. He delivers solid content on business strategies combined with proven business insights with funny, real-world stories and truly connects with his audience. He explores fostering a Powerful Personal Vision coupled with a Mission That Matters.
Time with TINA
A sit down with Michael Kerr, CSP, HoF.
Brittany Miller
Social Media Strategist
A Time-Saving Social Media Strategy for Your Personal Brand
Brittany is the owner of a boutique social media management agency for online business coaches and entrepreneurs. She is a social media consultant/coach helping small businesses to implement an effective social strategy. Her passion is to help others feel empowered, confident and excited to show up on social media without spending excessive time on their devices. Brittany will share simple steps that will save you time while building your connections, presence, and network online.
You will learn:
5 steps to create social media posts consistently
how to use a free online tool to organize your content
time-saving tips for batching and repurposing content
a simplified approach to content creation
brittanymiller.biz
MC: Alvin Law, CSP HoF
The Three Laws of Sustaining and Growing Your Business
Alvin has spent his career encouraging people to strive for their best and stop making excuses and start making choices. To that end, he believes a positive mental attitude needs to be your constant companion and plays an essential role in your success. Alvin will share his three proven Laws of speaking success as we navigate this post-covid market.
Virtual Super Saturday - June 19
TIM GARD, CSP, “Finding the Funny”
Tim’s masterful use of humour rapidly establishes rapport and makes audiences receptive to his ideas and proven insights.
For 20 years he has delivered humourous, easy to remember yet hard to forget solutions to your particular obstacles. With Tim’s insights, thriving despite stress is possible and he helps us to overcome challenges while enhancing productivity and enthusiasm, everyday.
Discover the business advantages of happiness, kindness and laughter.
TIME WITH TINA
John Westhaver,
“Overcoming Adversity; Finding Courage, Hope and Power”
John is a survivor of a horrific car crash he experienced as a teenager, with burns to 75% of his body. He has overcome his endless list of obstacles and struggles and for 20 years he has shared his story to empower people across Canada and the USA to overcome their struggles and fears. He offers strategies to move beyond whatever is holding you back from living the life you desire, and deserve.
John is known as a “gifted and polished speaker”. No question his talk will leave a lasting impression and a lasting impact to embrace change and make the choices you need to make.
Johnwesthaver.com
MC: Joel Hilchey, CSP
Suddenly Unstuck, The Art of Making Change Fun
Joel Hilchey is a fellow speaker and entrepreneur whose passion is to help people who want to make a bigger difference while having fun. He feels he has a gift for helping people see beyond the bothersome limits of what is and imagine a better way.
Learn how to;
Get beyond the limited beliefs that are holding you back
Unlock the power of your natural motivation
3 ways to make your work more fun
Virtual Super Saturday - May 15
ALAN WEISS, HoF
Thriving in a World With No Normal
Alan Weiss is one of those rare people who can say he is a consultant, speaker and author and mean it. His consulting firm has attracted clients such as Merck, GE, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, The New York Times and Hewlett-Packard. Alan has been sharing his wisdom for decades and typically delivers 20 keynotes per year at major conferences. He also teaches courses on advanced management and consulting skills to MBA and PhD candidates. Given his devotion to his work, Success Magazine cited him as “a worldwide expert in executive education”. Alan has been referred to as “the finest entrepreneurial coach in the world”.
alanweiss.com
TIME with TINA
with guest, Michelle Ray
Beverly Beuermann-King, CSP
Work Smart. Live Smart
For 26 years Beverly has dedicated herself to working with people and organizations who want to control their reactions to stress, build resiliency against life’s challenges and live healthy successful lives. Beverly is also a sought-after media spokesperson and has represented high-profile brands such as Expedia.ca, TD, and P & G. She also appears on City TV and the CBC. Her passion is to help people shift from stressed-out to resilience, enabling them to be more engaged, productive and healthy.
Beverly will share her proven S-O-S Principal to help us better cope with COVID and our daily challenges. She will also share the three questions to enhance your life’s satisfaction.
worksmartlivesmart.com
Emcee: David Saxby 3 States of Our Customer’s Thinking to Close More Sales
David is a 20+ year veteran of CAPS Calgary, having served two terms as chapter President and past CAPS National Board member.
More Details to come… In the meantime, SAVE the DATE
Virtual Super Saturday - April 17
Mark LeBlanc, CSP, Business Development Coach, Speaker and Author: Never Be the Same
Mark will deliver proven, valuable insights on how to create laser focus, commitment and resolve to put more money in your pocket. Mark is a proven catalyst for change.
For 36 years he has been speaking to and coaching entrepreneurs on how consistency plays a vital role in success in times of challenge and change. Learn about the business practices he feels are essential to grow and sustain your speaking business. He is well renowned as one of the most successful business coaches in North America. He is also past President of the National Speakers Association. He knows a thing or two about the essentials of a successful speaking business.
markleblanc.com
Diane Rolston: Uncover the Three Shifts to Improve Your Energy and Your Confidence.
Award-Winning Coach, Speaker and Dynamic Women® CEO, Diane Rolston has been called THE expert on being Dynamic. She is a behind-the-scenes advisor and coach for speakers, and high achievers.
Her systems & processes help you have “clarity” on what to focus on, “confidence” to go for it, and an “action” plan with tangible steps.
She teaches how to correctly manage, package, and sell your time, experience, and expertise - while also feeling confident and balanced.
dianerolston.com
Time With Robin
AKA Rockin’ with Robin (Calgary board member Robin O’Grady substituting for Calgary President, Tina Varughese)
SPOTLIGHTING BC CAPS MEMBER
AZADEH YARAGHI
Emcee, Sam Demma,
Strategies to Make Better Choices, Redefine Adversity, and Cultivate Hope.
Virtual Super Saturday - March 20
Lauren Pibworth: Top Tips for Creating a Speaker Website that Converts
Your website is the cornerstone of your marketing materials. All your marketing efforts drive people to this one place. Shouldn’t it be spectacular?
Lauren Pibworth is the founder of Pibworth Professional Solutions, one of the most successful speaker marketing agencies in Canada. Lauren works with new and veteran speakers to help them establish their brand and digital marketing footprint. She also shares strategies on how to branch out and adopt new revenue streams to grow their business.
You will learn how to:
Speak directly to the decision-maker
Answer the 5 questions every speaker website has to address if you want to get booked
Use your website as a sales tool, mapping out your ideal customer experience before you design or write your copy
Plus, Lauren will share a couple of the top website and marketing trends in 2021.
Join Lauren for a fast-paced, interactive and personal exploration of what is possible in the world of speaker websites and discover how you can increase your reach and your income.
Dr Gillian Mandich: Practical Solutions that Empower you to Live a Happier, Healthier life
Dr Gillian Mandich delivers fun and engaging keynotes designed to empower participants to embrace the tools that create meaningful change, raise potential and boost happiness. Gillian earned her PhD in health science, with a specialization in happiness and health. She is a published happiness researcher and a two-time TED-X speaker. She also consults with Canada’s children’s hospitals to empower families and health care professionals.
Gillian will share practical insights and real world-wisdom to elevate our happiness, off-set the COVID impact and live happier, healthier lives.
She feels that happiness is not something that we earn, it’s something that we learn.
Time with Tina
Featuring Jeff Mowatt: “The Future of the Speaking Industry “
Emcee, Marc Haine: Fulfilling the Customer Experience; Exceeding Expectations
Virtual Super Saturday - February 20
Clare Kumar: Squash Your Productivity Saboteurs - A smorgasbord of strategies to get things done
For over 15 years Clare has served as an executive productivity coach and helps busy professionals become sustainably productive. She offers insight to give you the best shot at fulfilling the life you deserve. You may recognize Clare as she emceed the Dec CAPS national V-Conference, as well as making regular contributions to Fast Company and Huffington Post.
Clare will share common productivity saboteurs that threaten sustainable performance. She invites you to be mindful of the “little big things” that make a big difference.
You will learn:
Cultivate Awareness; get in touch with what really matters.
Master you Mind; offset COVID negatives and shift inner critic to inner coach
Simple things to embrace to make sure your home is your haven
Clare is a Toronto CAPS member and has a passion for simplifying the big things and feeling less frazzled.
Greg Schinkel, CSP: Is Your Speaking Business Relevant - Are you COVID Competitive?
What was relevant a year ago may not have the same demand in this redefined, unique and perhaps uncomfortable market. To help us to become more relevant Greg will focus on today’s real business challenges and share with us insights to offer value-added solutions to our customers.
With more than 30 years of speaking/training experience, Greg delivers an effective, captivating blend of style and substance.
You will learn:
Lead yourself first; Achieve personal, professional success
Create a change-ready mindset
Insights to remain relevant and differentiate yourself
Adjust your message and content to succeed in 2021
Greg is past National CAPS President and lives in London ON.
Emcee: Jane Halford
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