This thought-provoking, exploratory, and high-energy event is meant to #ELEVATE your speaking business and the way you are communicating via video reels and storytelling.

At this event you’ll learn:

* The 3 secrets to becoming a wealthy speaker through: Mindset, Money and Marketing

* Uncover the art of storytelling to create an exceptional Speaker Reel

* In a workshop style, craft compelling narratives that captivate and inspire audiences

* Position yourself as an expert and charge the fee you desire!

JANE ATKINSON

Jane Atkinson has been helping speakers catapult their businesses for over 30 years. As an agent for speakers she has repped speaking superstars Vince Poscente, Joe Calloway and Vancouver’s own Peter Legge – all CSP/CPAE’s. Then as Vice President of a Dallas based Speakers Bureau, Jane ran their exclusive speakers division, representing celebrities, athletes, and best selling authors.

Over a decade ago, Jane started her own consulting business Speaker Launcher, where she’s coached thousands of speakers to build long term success in the industry.

Jane’s book, The Wealthy Speaker 3.0: The Recipe for Building the Speaking Business of Your Dreams is hot off the press. And her books Scaling Your Speaking Business, The Epic Keynote and The Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal help speakers raise their game.

Today Jane runs The Wealthy Speaker School & Mastermind, a deep dive online program and community that helps speakers design and build the business of their dreams.

Join us to learn the step-by-step process that many of North America’s top speakers use to earn over $1 million per year.

For more information on Jane, check out www.SpeakerLauncher.com or www.wealthyspeakerschool.com.

🎤 Jane will be presenting: Mindset, Money & Marketing: The 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 to get 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 business, 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

🌟 VIP POWER SESSION with JANE ATKINSON 🌟

Prior to Super Saturday, join Jane Atkinson for a 90 Minute Power Session designed to help you advance your speaking business.

Come prepared with all your burning questions around positioning, sales, fees, marketing, mindset or anything speaker related and utilize Jane’s 30 years of expertise to advance towards your goals.

Set on Friday, Oct 20 @ 11am-12:30pm PST, on Zoom. This laser-focus session is designed for those who have pressing questions to ask Canada's top speaker coach in an intimate setting.

The investment is $200 per person. Only 6 spots available on a first come, first serve basis.

Get your ticket for this special workshop today!

ADERA ANGELUCCI

Adera is an award-winning TV show host, director, and producer at SPIRO Creative Inc., with over two decades of expertise spanning TV, radio, video, promotions, marketing, and business. Working with over 1000+ businesses, corporations and nonprofits her team has mastered the art of crafting engaging visual narratives, strategic marketing campaigns and unforgettable live experiences that engage audiences. If you’re looking radiate confidence, have unwavering clarity in your story and learn how video can propel you to new heights, then this is the event for you! Adera is on a mission to empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs by reigniting their passion, reaffirming their unique gifts, and enabling confident message-sharing that inspires audiences.

🎤 Adera will be presenting: Crafting Captivating Speaker Reels with Storytelling

Presentation takeaways:

• Learn how to structure your speaker reel for maximum impact and resonance.

• Gain insights into choosing the right narrative tone and style for your target audience.

• Acquire practical tips for refining delivery, pacing, and emotional connection.

• Harness the power of storytelling to inspire action and drive lasting change

⛳️ GOLF GAME (optional)

We also have the possibility to play a short 9 hole game of golf before the event starts. If you're interested, email adera@aderaangelucci.com. Tee time is 1-2:30pm and there will be an extra charge of $25 that you pay at the golf course. We just need a ballpark of how many plan to attend and if you have clubs you can share 😎

Your ticket includes the full event and a buffet style dinner.

👉 👉 Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to harness the incredible power of positioning and storytelling to drive lasting change. This isn't just another event – it's a one-of-a-kind chance to transform your approach and elevate your business to new heights. See you on October 21st at the Surrey Golf Course! 🏌️‍♀️🌟

* CAPS Members Only Event *
THINK TANK: MASTERMIND SERIES

Get your ideas out of your head and into the world.

5 Sessions:
Oct. 10th - 4-5:30 pm
Oct. 24th - 4-5:30 pm
Nov. 7th - 4-5:30 pm
Nov. 21st - 4-5:30 pm
Dec. 5th - 4-5:30 pm

CAPS BC Membership has its perks, and this series is one of them!

Ever feel like you want to bounce an idea off another speaker? Or brainstorm on a challenge or an opportunity? And get to know your colleagues more?

Here is your chance… CAPS BC is proud to announce our CAPS BC Think Tank: Mastermind Series. Over the course of 5 sessions spanning 10 weeks, you will be teamed up with 3 or 4 other members to bring the power of your brains together into a “Think Tank”.

In these 90-minute sessions, the time will be equally divided between the members of your Think Tank Team, so everyone gets the chance to bring an obstacles, goal or opportunity to your fellow CAPS members and receive ideas, suggestions, expertise, and feedback.

The sessions will be facilitated, so we can use the time efficiently.

Here are the benefits of the CAPS BC Think Tank:

• You’ll LEARN skills and strategies from your fellow members’ expertise and from what has worked in their business.

• You’ll get to SHARE your experience and expertise with your CAPS colleagues and in them knowing you better it opens the door for referrals.

• You will benefit from the four consistent sessions which can help you GROW your business. As well as the resources, ideas and accountability will help you get into action and reach your goals.

• Get to know your fellow members through these sessions and feel like you BELONG, so you can mutually experience support, motivation, and connection.

** We encourage all attendees to commit to all 5 sessions, if possible.

5 session dates:

• 1st session: Tues, Oct 10th @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 2nd session: Tues, Oct 24th @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 3rd session: Tues, Nov 7th @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 4rd session: Tues, Nov 21st @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 5th session: Tues, Dec 5th @ 4-5:30pm PST

More details about how this event will work:

• We will kick-off the first event with a “How to get the most out of the Think Tank tips”

• Then we move into breakouts, ideally in groups of 4 to 5 people each person will have their time (10-15min) in the “HOT SEAT”. They usually focus on one main topic which could be:

1. A problem they need solutions or advice on

2. A idea they need feedback on

3. An opportunity they’d like to optimize

• They share their request in about a minute and then have the rest of the 10-15 minutes of time to receive from others. There will be someone taking notes, or each person may record their own session time. All ideas will be received and written down.

In order for this to work well, each member is suggested to:

• COMMIT as best you can to the four sessions.

• Be OPEN to giving and receiving advice, ideas, and feedback.

• Be RESPECTFUL of others and of the group rules.

• KEEP CONFIDENTIALITY with the information being shared.

• Be CONCISE in sharing the topic (when you’re in the HOT SEAT) and in giving your ideas.

• Be PRESENT when it’s not your turn to give the best input.

About the facilitators:

Diane Rolston

As an Award-Winning Coach, Speaker, and the CEO of Dynamic Women® Global Club, Diane Rolston specializes in coaching female business leaders to have more confidence and success while living a balanced life. Her proven systems & processes help you have "clarity" on what to focus on, the "confidence" to go for it, and an "action" plan with tangible steps. She loves sharing her proven strategies and interviewing guests on the Dynamic Women® Podcast. Her newest program is “VA Made Easy”, a program designed to move you from task overwhelm to business ease by passing off your work to your very own VA she hires for you.

Tanya Steele

Tanya Steele is a former EMR turned entrepreneur. She is now a well-respected Host, MC, Safety Trainer & Consultant. Utilizing her 28yrs of experience, she speaks to business owners, supervisors and managers on how to train their workers.

This gen X’er spent the last 2.5 years reinventing herself, including;

• hosting live webinars 5 days a week during the pandemic,

• building a new virtual & in-person, QA program for trainers

• turning her client’s courses into online platforms and,

• training those instructors

She went on to produce & host the “What If One”-Hybrid Forum and her new podcast, “Safety Debris”. Her goal is to help raise the next generation of trainers that are fun, engaging and impactful!

** This is a CAPS Members Only Event **

FREE for ALL CAPS members.

We are closing registration on Oct 6, so sign-up ASAP!

Looking forward to Thinking Tanking with you!

CAPS National Virtual Programming

Embrace the change to truly engage today’s diverse audiences
with Lenora Billings-Harris CSP, CPAE and Denis Boudreau

Session Description

Diversity in professional speaking is no longer just welcomed, it’s expected. And so, “one-size-fits-all“ approaches to speaking just don’t cut it anymore. What if your messaging could resonate with everyone in the room, regardless of their background, beliefs, or abilities? Join us on September 19th for “Embrace the Change to Truly Engage Today’s Diverse Audiences”, where we‘ll dig deep into the game-changing practices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in professional speaking. Learn hands-on strategies to adapt your communication style, ensure that your message hits home for everyone, and make a lasting impression that bridges the gap between you and diverse audiences. Trust us, this is the upgrade your speaking skills have been waiting for.

About Lenora Billings-Harris CSP, CPAE

Lenora Billings-Harris is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), diversity strategist and author. With more than twenty five years of experience in the public and private sectors, Lenora has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a fun, thought-provoking and non-judgmental way. Her interactive style and immediately applicable “how tos” have inspired clients to invite her back again and again. She designs and delivers presentations that help facilitate diversity initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, government agencies and educational institutions. More on Lenora can be found on his website: www.ubuntuglobal.com.

About Denis Boudreau

Denis is a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker specialized in helping organizations create truly inclusive digital experiences for everyone, including people marginalized by the use of technology due to disabilities, ageing, or other circumstances. His mission is to empower people to truly connect with organizations, their brands, and the messages they convey.

Denis works with leaders who want to develop inclusive communication skills online or from the stage, for themselves or for their teams. He helps organizations communicate more inclusively with their audiences, by removing the barriers that can get in the way of up to 40% of the population who struggles with our use of technology – including those who have disabilities or are simply getting older. More on Denis  can be found on his website: www.inklusiv.ca

REGISTRATION

CAPS Members
Cost to attend:  FREE!
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!

Non-Members and Guests
Cost to attend:  $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event

Note: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal

* CAPS Members Only Event *
Summer Social BBQ

CAPS BC Members Summer Social on Saturday, July 22nd 4-9pm.

Graciously hosted by Tom and Kathy Watson, a CAPS afternoon/evening social event offering a beautiful outdoor setting with gardens, a putting green and space to enjoy the company of CAPS members and their partners.

Hotdogs and hamburgers will be on hand, should you prefer you may bring your own protein to barbeque.

This event is potluck-style, so bring something with you. Some ideas are:

• Salad

• Veggies & dip

• Other finger food

• Chips

• Vegetarian options

• Dessert

• BOB (bring your own beverage)

Our very generous hosts will supply adult libations and mixers. And of course...drink responsibly, have a game plan and bring a designated driver.

As a bonus, our CAPS National President, Lorne Kelton, will be joining us.

Lorne Kelton, M.Ed.

Lorne Kelton is president of ThinkShift Performance Solutions Inc., a boutique consulting firm where he works with individuals and organizations to develop their Critical Thinking and Behavioural Leadership skills.

He is the author of several books on personal and professional development, including IFRAME: A Manager’s Guide to Critically Balanced Thinking. 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.

Lorne currently serves as national president of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), where he has been a member for over 20 years. He was previously president of the CAPS Foundation and has served as president of the BC chapter of CAPS.

Lorne will be presenting:

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.

>>>> Instead of a ticket fee, we are using this as a fundraiser for the CAPS Foundation to support CAPS Members in need. Please make a donation of $20 per person here or bring $20 per person with you and we will collect it at the event. Thank you for helping us celebrate each other and supporting such a great cause.

We need everyone attending to RSVP so our hosts know how many people to expect.

** This is a MEMBERS ONLY event **

Members in good standing are welcome to join us with their spouse / partner / special person.

Our October Program:

Presentation Title: 
How Speakers Can Play the Long Game in Their Business
Presenter: Dorie Clark

Developing your business as a paid professional speaker almost always takes longer than we want it to. We have to be strategic about our choices and where to focus our time and energy to grow our brand as speakers and our practice. In this talk, Dorie Clark – Harvard Business Review author, professional speaker, and Duke University Fuqua School of Business executive education professor – will share concrete strategies to help you embrace a long-term perspective in developing your speaking business. You’ll learn how to: – Understand what we’re optimizing for – Make the right kind of tradeoffs – Identify the most promising avenues to focus on in your business – Place little bets to identify promising leads and emergent possibilities.

Who is Dorie Clark?

Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She was honoured as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, and one of the Top 5 Communication Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. She is a keynote speaker and teaches executive education for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. Clark has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and you can download her free Long Game Strategic Thinking Self-Assessment at dorieclark.com/thelong

REGISTRATION

CAPS Members
Cost to attend: FREE!
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!

Non Members and Guests
Cost to attend: $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event

Note: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal

Our October Program:

AdvantagePlay™: The Art of Knowing What Comes Next
Presenter: Joel Block, CSP

Gaining a competitive edge in the speaking, coaching, and consulting business often comes down to thinking and acting in many ways that less successful people do. They have a sense of the future and “what’s coming next” and Then position their business to take advantage of the opportunities. This is called Advantage Play™.

In this thought and action-provoking session, you will discover:

– How to use the principles of Advantage Play™ in your life and speaking business?
– How will you harness a competitive advantage when promoting yourself?
– What are you NOT noticing that is costing you big money?
– Understand Advantage Strategies and learn several to apply to your situation.
– What are the disruptive business trends that speakers will face in the next upcoming year? And
– Exposure to predictive strategies so you know what’s coming next in our industry.

Who is Joel Block?

Advantage Player™ and professional blackjack player, Joel Block, CSP® began his career taking money out of Las Vegas casinos, playing on one of the world’s top teams. Later, as a hedge fund executive, Joel analyzed over 1,000 companies, participating in deals worth over $1 billion dollars in the world’s largest casino – the one located on Wall Street. After retiring from his fund, he generously shares his wisdom, mesmerizing audiences with keynote speeches and media appearances.

The 2023 (Mostly) Business Survival Guide 
Presenter: Amber Mac

Join CAPS National President Lorne Kelton for a virtual fireside chat with, technology expert and futurist Amber Mac.   Amber will share her blueprint for success in 2023 and beyond. It’s called The P.A.T.H. and it’s what every professional needs to know to design, grow, learn, and communicate in today’s fast future, all while leading with values and making an impact.  

What you’ll learn from Amber’s 2023 (mostly) business survival guide:  

– How to grow a sustainable business with an impact
– How to harness the power of digital technologies (including AI) with ease
– How to build trust with online and offline communities with passion
– How to take care of wellness along the way with tech tracking and simplicity 

Who is Amber Mac?
Considered by many to be the go-to expert on anything to do with technology (including social media and AI!), Amber Mac helps companies and audiences stay ahead of the curve. She is an industry veteran, renowned as a journalist, moderator, entrepreneur, consultant, and bestselling author. Mac began her career in San Francisco and Boston during the dot-com boom. As a strategist for Razorfish and director of marketing for an e-procurement software company, she spent four years in the technology start-up trenches.   Today, Mac is the president of AmberMac Media, Inc., an award-winning content development agency. She has also keynoted more than 500 events around the world and moderated sessions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former FBI Director James Comey, business coach Tony Robbins, author Malcolm Gladwell, astronaut Chris Hadfield, and many other notable leaders.   Mac has also hosted and co-hosted a variety of television and radio shows and several podcast series.

REGISTRATION

CAPS Members
Cost to attend: FREE!
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!

Non Members and Guests
Cost to attend: $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event

Note: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal

* CAPS Members Only Event *
THINK TANK: MASTERMIND SERIES

Get your ideas out of your head and into the world.

4 Sessions:
Sept. 14th - 4-5:30 pm
Oct. 12th - 4-5:30 pm
Nov. 16th - 4-5:30 pm
Dec. 14th - 4-5:30 pm

CAPS BC Membership has its perks, and this series is one of them!

Ever feel like you want to bounce an idea off another speaker? Or brainstorm on a challenge or an opportunity? And get to know your colleagues more?

Here is your chance… CAPS BC is proud to announce our CAPS BC Think Tank: Mastermind Series. Over the course of 4 sessions spanning 4 months, you will be teamed up with 3 or 4 other members to bring the power of your brains together into a “Think Tank”.

In these 90-minute sessions, the time will be equally divided between the members of your Think Tank Team, so everyone gets the chance to bring an obstacles, goal or opportunity to your fellow CAPS members and receive ideas, suggestions, expertise, and feedback.

The sessions will be facilitated, so we can use the time efficiently.

Here are the benefits of the CAPS BC Think Tank:

• You’ll LEARN skills and strategies from your fellow members’ expertise and from what has worked in their business.

• You’ll get to SHARE your experience and expertise with your CAPS colleagues and in them knowing you better it opens the door for referrals.

• You will benefit from the four consistent sessions which can help you GROW your business. As well as the resources, ideas and accountability will help you get into action and reach your goals.

• Get to know your fellow members through these sessions and feel like you BELONG, so you can mutually experience support, motivation, and connection.

** We ask that you register and commit for all 4 sessions as you will be in the same group of 4 or 5 for all sessions.

4 session dates:

• 1st session: Wed, Sept 14 @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 2nd session: Wed, Oct 12 @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 3rd session: Wed, Nov 16 @ 4-5:30pm PST

• 4th session: Wed, Dec14 @ 4-5:30pm PST

More details about how this event will work:- We will kick-off the first event with a “How to get the most out of the Think Tank tips”

- Then we move into breakouts, ideally in groups of 4 to 5 people each person will have their time (10-15min) in the “HOT SEAT”. They usually focus on one main topic which could be:

1. A problem they need solutions or advice on

2. A idea they need feedback on

3. An opportunity they’d like to optimize

- They share their request in about a minute and then have the rest of the 10-15 minutes of time to receive from others. There will be someone taking notes, or each person may record their own session time. All ideas will be received and written down.

In order for this to work well, each member is suggested to:

• COMMIT as best you can to the four sessions.

• Be OPEN to giving and receiving advice, ideas, and feedback.

• Be RESPECTFUL of others and of the group rules.

• KEEP CONFIDENTIALITY with the information being shared.

• Be CONCISE in sharing the topic (when you’re in the HOT SEAT) and in giving your ideas.

• Be PRESENT when it’s not your turn to give the best input.

About the facilitators:

Diane Rolston

As an Award-Winning Coach, Speaker, and the CEO of Dynamic Women® Global Club, Diane Rolston specializes in coaching female business leaders to have more confidence and success while living a balanced life. Her proven systems & processes help you have "clarity" on what to focus on, the "confidence" to go for it, and an "action" plan with tangible steps. She loves sharing her proven strategies and interviewing guests on the Dynamic Women® Podcast. Her newest program is “VA Made Easy”, a program designed to move you from task overwhelm to business ease by passing off your work to your very own VA she hires for you.

Tanya Steele

Tanya Steele is a former EMR turned entrepreneur. She is now a well-respected Host, MC, Safety Trainer & Consultant. Utilizing her 28yrs of experience, she speaks to business owners, supervisors and managers on how to train their workers.

This gen X’er spent the last 2.5 years reinventing herself, including;

• hosting live webinars 5 days a week during the pandemic,

• building a new virtual & in-person, QA program for trainers

• turning her client’s courses into online platforms and,

• training those instructors

She went on to produce & host the “What If One”-Hybrid Forum and her new podcast, “Safety Debris”. Her goal is to help raise the next generation of trainers that are fun, engaging and impactful!

** This is a CAPS Members Only Event **

FREE for CAPS BC members.

Other chapter members pay $30/session = $120 Total (4 sessions).

We are closing registration on Sept 7, so sign-up ASAP!

Looking forward to Thinking Tanking with you!

Our June Program:

CAPS Unity: The Marathon Mindset | How to Make More and Do Less

Our September Program:

The Marathon Mindset – Sebastien Sasseville

When the pace of change is increasing, the cost of not trying is always greater than the cost of imperfection. Taking a first step isn’t an event, it is a mindset. At the starting line, we often must accept that we don’t have all the answers and understand that it is the journey that will provide the answers.

In this presentation, Sébastien will challenge you to:

Inspire a culture of initiative and action to avoid, stop and kill unintentional complacency

Inspire you to set higher goals

Motivate you to increase resilience

Execute effectively to achieve ambitious goals

Build a culture of excellence

Inspire and motivate others to boost engagement

Develop consistency, resiliency, leadership, change, agility, and transformation

About Sebastien Sasseville

Sébastien Sasseville inspires organizations and individuals to avoid unintentional complacency and to be in continuous movement to evolve, to learn, to stay relevant and to win.

An endurance athlete, his extraordinary accomplishments — which include summiting Mount Everest, completing the mythical Sahara race, running across Canada, and completing the 3,000-mile Race Across America – are made even more impressive by the fact that he lives with Type 1 Diabetes. Having held diverse sales roles in several Fortune 500 companies, Sébastien marries his extensive business experience with his inspirational achievements to motivate large organizations to take a first step or the next step in their journey to the summit.

Supported by powerful imagery, and unique accomplishments, and known for awe-inspiring stories, Sébastien has spoken to hundreds of audiences across North America, Europe and Asia for clients including RBC, Johnson & Johnson, Bell, SAP, L’Oréal, and Hewitt. Sébastien Sasseville helps to create enthusiasm about business transformation, to build resiliency, and to reach the top.

How to Make More and Do Less – the Art of Back End Products and Service – Neha Gupta

About Neha Gupta

Neha Gupta is the founder of College Shortcuts, Dream Life Foundation, Dream School TV, and winner of Houston’s Fast 100 Companies by Houston Business Journal. Her past corporate experience of being an intrapreneur was at Goldman Sachs and COACH. Neha Gupta is a three-time best selling author, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, 7 figure business owner, and serial entrepreneur.

Organizations like Rice University, KPMG, Archangels Summit, and more call on Neha to transform, change, and uplift their members into finding their passion and building their dreams. She has been invited to Richard Branson’s private island to discuss minority women in entrepreneurship, Tony Robbins’ private island for business masterminds, and Mindvalley Universities goal of shifting the educational system as an advisor of their teen program. Neha has been featured on Good Morning LA, FOX News, ABC News, Entrepreneur Magazine, Vanity Fair, and over 100 publications for her expertise in business, entrepreneurship, and educational expertise.

AGENDA

6:00 – 6:30 pm EDT Socialize in the CAPS in the Hall
6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT Hear our Featured Speakers
8:00 pm EDT Reconnect and Debrief

REGISTRATION

CAPS Members
Cost to attend: FREE!
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!

Non Members and Guests
Cost to attend: $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event

Note: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal

* CAPS Members Only Event *
Summer Social BBQ

CAPS BC Members Summer Social on Saturday, Aug 6th 4:30-9pm.

Graciously hosted by Tom and Kathy Watson, a CAPS afternoon/evening social event offering a beautiful outdoor setting with gardens, a putting green and space to enjoy the company of CAPS members and their partners.

Hotdogs and hamburgers will be on hand, should you prefer you may bring your own protein to barbeque.

Our very generous hosts will supply adult libations and mixers.  And of course...drink responsibly, have a game plan and bring a designated driver.

Instead of a ticket fee, we are using this as a fundraiser for the CAPS Foundation to support CAPS Members in need. Please make a donation of $20 per person here or bring $20 per person with you and we will collect it at the event. Thank you for helping us celebrate each other and supporting such a great cause.

Not a member but want to join please email us to inquire about the requirements and all the amazing benefits of a CAPS membership. CAPS is THE place for professional speakers, like you, to build the speaking business you desire. Let's continue to Learn - Share - Grow - Belong.

** This is a MEMBERS ONLY event ** Members in good standing are welcome to join us with their spouse / partner / special person.

The Canadian Association of Professionals Speakers of BC is ecstatic to welcome you to Unleash the Ultimate Speaker in You.

On Saturday, June 18, 2022, be prepared to spend an inspirational day with professional speakers, coaches, trainers, consultants, and experts like you who are coming together to get energized by new ideas and reconnect in person.

Opening Keynote:

“Lean into the Mirror” by Linda Edgecombe, CSP, Hall of Fame Speaker, Award-Winning Philanthropist

Do you and your team need an Energy BOOST?

Grab a coffee and join Linda Edgecombe for an interactive, lively way to give you and your Speaking Business that needed BOOST. Leaning into the Mirror has never been this painless.

With over 30 years of experience running her Speaking and Consulting Business, Linda will share how she has re-invented several times to stay relevant and booked for the past 3 decades.

We will have lots of time for Q and A and strategize your current issues that are holding you back. No topic is off the table.

Here are a few of her favourite content pieces she loves to talk about.

Presentation takeaways:

• Leading with Curiosity and Accountability

• Lean into the Mirror Audit for clarity and motivation

• The Mental Health Trifecta that’s holding you back: Self-Doubt, Self-Sabotage, Self-Shutdown

• Success Practices and Processes

• First the Work then the Lesson: and then bring that lesson to the stage

• Where do you start in a state of OVERWHELM?

• And last but not least, what has worked for Linda regarding her Sales, and marketing processes.

About Linda:

“A day without laughing is a day wasted!” As an award-winning Celebrity Humorist Speaker, Trainer and Consultant. For the past 30 years, Linda’s footprint is seen and experienced around the world. Her mission is to get people Fired up and Ready to Shift or Get off the Pot!

Her non-BS approach is refreshing, engaging and relevant. Linda’s latest book and Ted Talk: “Breaking Busy – Finding Peace in the Chaos” is a game changer for those who want to step off the treadmill. Change has never been this painless! She energizes every room as she leads people to loosen up, lighten the load and laugh. Linda has been featured in the Wall Street Journal as an expert in “Shifting Perspectives.” Her messages are as welcome as a deep belly laugh and as profound as an honest look in the mirror.

The top 60 Motivational Speakers in the world includes Linda Edgecombe.

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Closing Keynote:

“From Skid Row to CEO – Building Resiliency One Step at a Time” by Joe Roberts

Every one of us is confronted by adversity, challenge and change. We face it with our families, work, health, finances, and issues around the world. Success in the face of adversity and change depends on our level of resiliency. In this keynote, Joe teaches how to build the resiliency needed to overcome life’s challenges and embrace change.

Presentation takeaways:

• How to build resiliency despite the world around you

• Why failure is predictable and normal

• Seeing possibility – how to reframe a limiting mindset

• How to convert failures into assets

• The 3 most important things to know about engaging people

About Joe:

“There’s more to you than you can see"

Joe Roberts is an expert on resiliency and change. In 1989 he was homeless living under a bridge. 12 years later he was a celebrated CEO and in 2017 he finished a 9064km charity walk across Canada. Joe helps companies and individuals redefine impossible.

He is the recipient of The Ontario Premiers Award, the Courage to Come Back Award, was nominated by MacLean’s Magazine as one of ten Canadians that make a difference, has received an Honorary Doctorate from Laurentian University and the Senate of Canada’s 150th Anniversary Medal. The Governor General of Canada recently awarded Joe the Meritorious Service Medal of Canada.

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Meet the Experts:

You will have the opportunity to pick 2 of the below experts for 2 rounds of dynamic roundtable rapid-learning sessions:

Carolyn Stern: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Abstract:

For leaders, managing their emotions and leading with a strong mind and a kind heart while using a set of clear, simple, and tested skills and strategies will enable them to connect more authentically and communicate more effectively with their colleagues and teams. This kind of connection and communication creates an environment of trust and belonging that will spur engagement, spike curiosity, and engender fraternity in the workplace. How does one get there? By leading with emotional intelligence.

Talking Points:

• The importance of having leaders who understand themselves from the inside out.

• How to use your feelings as data to help you make informed, rational decisions and communicate with care.

• Being aware of your emotions are skills that can be taught.

Bio:

Carolyn Stern is the President and CEO of EI Experience—an executive leadership development and emotional intelligence training firm. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, and university professor.

Carolyn’s emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities in North America. She has also provided comprehensive training programs to business leaders across the continent in highly regarded corporations encompassing industries such as technology, finance, manufacturing, advertising, education, healthcare, government, and food service. Carolyn lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Trisha Miltimore: From BALANCE to SYNERGY: Work Life Tools that improve focus & fulfillment

Abstract:

As passionate and on purpose change makers we show up and do the work that needs to be done. Every. Single. Day. It’s in our speaker DNA! Over the last few years we have been collectively tested in our ability to be consistently resilient, adaptable, accepting and creative. So many variables in our professional AND personal lives have been altered, changed, reworked, and then adjusted all over again. Clients regularly share with me that the experience has been both exhausting and exhilarating (at the exact same time). As a Work-Life Synergist I help professionals to engineer joy, fun and fulfillment amongst all the expectations, changes, and life challenges. Learn tools to be connected and content, even in the face of ongoing personal and professional chaos. In this quick session I will share my three top MindSet Tweaks to help you do just that! Take the pressure off and lean into a greater sense of calm, focus and joy. Achieving doesn’t have to be so hard!

Talking points:

• Reframe Work Life Balance to Work Life Synergy (learn why this matters and who it impacts)

• Learn Trisha's top three MindSet Tweaks to increase your overall Work-Life Synergy Level

• Take away with you three practical Micro Action Steps to immediately engineer a more deeply satisfying life experience

Bio:

Trisha Miltimore is an International Speaker empowering teams, leaders and HUMANS to engineer their own DEEPLY SATISFYING LIFE EXPERIENCE. As a momma of four, lead Passion Igniter at Contagious Leadership Training and founder of The INSPIRESTORE, Trish knows first-hand the hardships and privileges of PURSUING YOUR PASSION including what it takes to ignite and maintain an attitude of success. A curator of Work Life Synergy Habits + Hacks, Trisha teaches proven LifeTool Strategies to reach your goals and FLOURISH at the same time.

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Michelle Abraham: Amplify Your Income Impact and Influence with Podcasting

Abstract:

Podcasting is a waste of time, unless you do this…

• There are 4 things that hold most successful entrepreneurs back from launching a podcast

• How to Leverage the power of podcasting without launching your own show

• The Power of 1 Formula for Podcast Success

Bio:

Michelle Abraham Voted #16 the last two years on Podcast Magazine’s list of the top 50 Moms in Podcasting, she was also awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Business from the Heart and RBC Women of Influence nominee. Michelle is the founder of Amplifyou, described by Shark Tank alumni Kevin Harrington as North America’s top podcast management company.

Amplifyou specializes in done-for-you services, helping visionary entrepreneurs with a powerful message to launch and manage their podcasts, Michelle and her team have launched more than 300 podcasts in the last three years and manage over 65 shows weekly. Michelle has been sharing her passion, mentoring podcasters since 2012!

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David Gouthro, CSP: Engage Your Audience or Enrage Them-The Choice is Yours!

Abstract:

As speakers, in my opinion, we should all consider ourselves to be agents of change. If we aren’t changing someone or something, we don’t deserve to be paid. I can’t think of any good reason why individuals or organizations would invest their valuable resources (time, money, etc.) in paying someone who leaves people thinking and feeling exactly the same way they did before our words entered their ears.

After 40 years of being in front of groups (in person or online) for various reasons, what I now know to be true is that the one-way delivery of my words (of wisdom?) has the least likely chance of changing anything that sticks. This brief, power-packed session will explore a variety of ways to ensure your audience is fully engaged with your presentation(s) so they feel bigger, better, smarter, more confident, and motivated to make a change for themselves. My objective is to leave you feeling bigger, better, smarter, more confident, and motivated to make a change as you pull your chair back to head off to your next learning adventure!

Talking points:

• A new (or reconfirmed) belief that engaging your audience beyond tossing words at them will increase the likelihood of a changed belief, attitude or skill that will make their work easier and lives better,

• A few principles of engagement that can be applied in any setting,

• A few techniques that can be adjusted for many different speaking circumstances, and

• An expanded love, respect and appreciation for the other folks at the table who showed up!

Bio:

Often described as an “organizational laxative”, David has demonstrated an exceptional ability to “get things moving” with clients who are committed to making a difference for their company, clients, or community. He has over 40 years of experience successfully delivering highly engaging meetings; greater employee buy-in and commitment; custom designed processes and meetings that deliver results; flexible and responsive facilitation; honest, direct and value-focussed communication… and all with a reasonable sense of humour! A dedicated CAPS member for 20 years, he is planning to retire in 20 more so best squeeze get whatever you can from him now.

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Michelle Castillo: Getting Started with Online Courses and Programs

Abstract:

We will explore:

• A simple 6-step process for creating your first online course

• How to bring your idea to market fast

• What to look for when choosing a platform for your online programs

Bio:

Michelle Castillo is the founder and president of Bigger Impact Digital Growth Systems (BiggerImpact.tech). She has several years of experience in the Information Technology industry. Michelle has lived and worked in Japan, Europe, and all over North America where she has provided complex, million-dollar software development solutions to companies such as Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, BMW, Dell, and GM. Michelle’s international experience has led to a deep understanding of how to uncover varying client needs. This, together with her knowledge of todayʼs web technologies, gives Michelle the ability to provide clients with the best possible online business solutions.

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Azadeh: Align Your Online Presence with Your Brand

Abstract:

One of the biggest challenges I often hear about from entrepreneurs that are their own brand is that their online presence does not align with how they show up in person. Often times, their website and/or social media posts don’t carry the same energy or impact that they exude in person. Why is that?

In this rapid-fire session, I will be sharing the essential elements you need to have on your website and in any of your online campaigns to bridge the gap between the way people experience you and your services in-person and online.

Talking points:

• Key elements you need to have on your website and social media posts

• How to use your website to attract ideal clients

• Learning lessons from an award-winning website

• Current tips & tricks that align your brand and online presence

Bio:

Azadeh is an insightful brand strategist, marketing expert, thought-provoking speaker, #1 bestselling author, and founder of Gogo Telugo Creatives. With 15+ years of international experience, she has built successful brands and earned several marketing awards along the way.

Azadeh is passionate about supporting purpose-driven clients who want to grow their business and ultimately leave behind a positive and lasting legacy. She works with entrepreneurs and organizations who want to get to the heart of their brand so they can attract their ideal clients, build trust, and shorten the sales cycle.

She is the President at the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (BC Chapter), a proud mentor at Futurpreneur, and an Advisory Board Member for the Healthy Heroes Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys flamenco and salsa dancing, playing beach volleyball, and taking long walks along the seawall in spectacular Vancouver.

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OUR GIFT FOR ALL ATTENDEES:

When was the last time you invested in a photoshoot? We realize the last two years have not been easy and this is our way to support you in your growing business and thanks the members who are the heart and soul of our association.

We are gifting one FREE professional headshot with your attendance.

We will have Anita Alberto, professional photographer, at the event where you’ll be able to pose and update your headshot. So, put on your best attire and come to the event looking and feeling like a million bucks!

Lunch will be served by the Arbutus Club.

There is a 50-person capacity at the Arbutus Club, and we are certain this event will sell-out, so get your ticket today!

Open to members and non-members.

We look forward to seeing you on June 18th!

Our June Program:

Secrets of a Successful Speaking Business – Shep Hyken CSP, CPAE

This is not a presentation. This is an explanation! Shep Hyken will share the strategies he has used over the past 35 years to create and sustain a successful speaking business. This is not theory. It is all from personal experience. Shep will share what worked and what didn’t. He encourages questions throughout the program, and no questions are off-limits. Regardless of how long or short, you have been in this business, you will find strategies and techniques that will be valuable to your bottom line.

Shep has a solid track record of success for more than 35 years. Depending on what the audience is asking for, he will cover how he works with bureaus, uses the phone, uses email and has embraced social media. The bottom line, Shep will hold nothing back.

In Shep’s program you discover/take away:

* Passive and active marketing and sales strategies
* How Shep uses social media to position himself as a thought leader and make the phone ring
* An open forum to ask any question about how Shep gets and keeps clients – and anything else related to the speaking business
* And, much more

About Shep Hyken

Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for his achievements in the speaking profession. Shep works with companies and organizations that want to create amazing customer experiences that get customers to say, “I’ll be back!” His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic®, The Loyal Customer, The Cult of the Customer, The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time, The Convenience Revolution, Be Amazing or Go Home, and I’ll Be Back. He is also the creator of The Customer Focus™ program, which helps clients develop a customer service culture and loyalty mindset.

Cracking the Youtube Code – How to Build a Channel That Drives Business – Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP

* Discover how to choose topics and titles that increase the chances of your videos being viewed — from almost the moment you press “upload”
* Understand how to leverage YouTube’s algorithms to increase organic views (without spending money on ads)
* See case studies and examples of all the principles across a variety of topics and industries
* Receive an easy video content structure that you can use for any topic to increase your view time (and strengthen your stats)
* How to drive influence, opportunities through YouTube
* How to generate 6-figures from back-end leads and sales
* How to make the most of a small subscriber base.

About Michelle Villalobos

Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP, is the host of the Awaken Your Inner Superstar Podcast, and creator of several programs to help mission-driven Superstars step into greater purpose, passion, and prosperity.

Her mission is to ACTIVATE these influencers, thought leaders, and expert entrepreneurs to scale their businesses in joyful, energy-rich ways. She helps them design and develop the ALIGNED business models, revenue streams, and marketing strategies, as well as the beliefs, and behaviours that drive INCOME for them, and IMPACT for the world.

During her 14+ years in business, Michelle’s most popular programs include: Work & Play Every Day; Make Them Beg Personal Branding Program, and Sales As Service; among others. Today and for the past 7 years, her flagship program is the Superstar Business Breakthrough, during which participants design and develop a whole new “Big Back End” business model, revenue streams, and 90-day plan – in just 3 days.

She also recently launched her new online course: Retreats to Riches.

AGENDA

6:00 – 6:30 pm EDT Socialize in the CAPS in the Hall
6:30 – 8:00 pm EDT Hear our Featured Speakers
8:00 pm EDT Reconnect and Debrief

REGISTRATION

CAPS Members
Cost to attend: FREE!
CAPS Unity is an exclusive member benefit!

Non Members and Guests
Cost to attend: $87 plus tax per individual and per Unity event

Note: Registered attendees will have access to the event recording in the CAPS Unity Portal