MANITOBA CHAPTERCANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS2015 PROGRAM

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Table of Contents

President’s Message........................................................................... 3

Board of Directors ............................................................................... 4

Benefits of being a Candidate or Professional CAPS Member ................................................ 5

Marketing Resources .......................................................................... 5

Extra benefits of being part of CAPS Manitoba Chapter ....................................................... 6

CAPS Programming Schedule

CAPS Programming: September ........................................... 7

CAPS Programming: October .................................................. 8

CAPS Programming: November ........................................... 10

CAPS Programming: December ............................................ 11

Advertising Specifications and information ......................... 11

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President’s Message

Dianne McCoyPresident, CAPS MB

As the 2015 President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) Manitoba Chapter, I am pleased to invite you to get to know us by way of this brochure which is a listing of our upcoming events with our guest speakers. We are extending an  invitation  to you to join us at one of these events as our guest to learn more about how we can serve you and your needs.

As you know today, access to the very best knowledge is critical to success. If you’re a corporation, organization, or an association searching for the competitive edge, look no further. The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) members are

experts who speak. They provide in-depth information and highly targeted content to specific needs, delivered in a compelling manner.

These are the premier speakers in Canada: keynote speakers, facilitators, coaches, and trainers. Many are internationally renowned, and have been certified by the National Speakers Association (NSA), as Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP). NSA is the world’s largest and most respected association of professional speakers.

From inspirational to highly practical to business and leadership – count on CAPS to provide  the highest value – the edge you need to succeed and the depth of knowledge to give you a winning advantage in business or a whole new “take” on life. 

We look forward to the opportunity to meet you in the near future. 

Kind Regards, 

Dianne McCoy, MA, PCC

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Board of Directors

Dianne McCoy  – President

 Rolande Kirouac – Past President

Lila Larson – Secretary

 Debbie Pokornik – Chair - Finance

Anders Boulanger – Chair - Programming

Rob Wozny – Chair - Marketing and Communications

Richard Lannon – Chair - Special Events - Speaker School and ProTrac

Noreen Kolesar – Chair - Membership

Anders Boulanger – Chair - Logistics

 Sharon Evans – Member at Large

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Privilege to identify yourself as a CAPS member and use the National logo

Discounted rate for meetings and other events

Access to local professional speakers for networking, guidance and mentorship

The opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business

Admission to any Chapter meeting across Canada at their member rate

Access to chapter library resources, including recordings

Opportunity to strengthen your connections both locally and nationally as a board member

Access to CAPS National (virtual) seminars

Special discounted rates for National Convention and other events

The CAPS Expert Accelerator Series - a series of short, content rich videos created by some of the most successful speakers and experts in CAPS sent to new members monthly for the first 24 months of their membership

The right to vote in National and Chapter elections

Access to the inner circle of relevant speaker issues

Eligible to apply for the Certified Speakers Professional Designation – CSP

Access to National insurance plan

Listing on the CAPS website search engine & basic eSpeakers profile

Discounted rates for advertising in So to Speak and CAPS websites

Benefits of being a Candidate or Professional CAPS Member:

Marketing Resources

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Special invitation to meet with visiting speakers in a small group setting (fireside chats)

Invitation to join our closed Facebook page where you can ask questions, celebrate success, share upcoming programs and be guided to many wonderful resources

Saturday, September 12  is the Book Event and Sharon Evans is taking the lead on organizing this event. We’ve had a lot of interest in book writing, marketing and sales of books, so stay tuned.  

Saturday, October 17  will be a special event featuring  Rob Wozny - a Chapter member who specializes in media relations training.  His session, Connecting On Camera, will guide you through tips and techniques on being  a great interviewee, how to attract the media’s attention, and more! 

Also at this event. Learn how to become more confident about your content and presentation style with Jacquie Nagy and Jeff Skinner. They are going to present 15 Impactful Speaking Tools to Increase Your Presence and Magnetize Your Message.

Saturday, November 14. Michael Bayer will be facilitating our Chapter AGM and the election of the Board for 2016. The AGM will also feature Marc LeBlanc as he facilitates a Grow Your Business workshop.

The national  CAPS  convention  in Halifax is set for  December 5,6,7!  Let’s show  CAPS  all about the Manitoba  Chapter spirit by showing up in BIG numbers! 

Monday, December 14 - It’s the annual seasonal celebration CAPS, Manitoba Chapter! Celebrate a successful 2015 and share stories from the CAPS National Convention. Entertainment provided by our own Anders Boulanger.

Extra benefits of being part of CAPS Manitoba Chapter:

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Book Event Expert—Speaker Book Expo – September 12, 2015. Location: Norwood Hotel

Are you an expert who speaks? Want to learn to speak to generate book sales? Want to learn about authoring and marketing your book? Want to meet book authors who are experts in their field? Want to learn how to get to number one on Amazon? Want to learn how to create products that you can sell online that

highlight your expertise?

We’ve got it all for you! Come join us September 12, 2015 at our CAPS Annual Book Expo.

Led by Sharon C. Evans, CAPS member and best selling author, the day will feature expert professional speakers who will share with us their experience in authoring their book. They will also share how writing a book has helped them in their speaking career and share some of their expertise.

We’ll have a “Meet the Author” Book Store Corner, and you will have an oppor-tunity to learn from their experience through the Book Industry Panel.

Confirmed Authors, Speakers and Experts (in alphabetical order):

Stefan Aarnio Barbara Bowes

CAPS Programming: SeptemberSEPT

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Connecting On Camera workshop Saturday, October 17 CAPS Member, Rob Wozny

One of the hardest things to do when appearing on camera is to simply be yourself! In his Connecting On Camera workshop, CAPS Member, Rob Wozny, will show you how to best present your story to capture the media’s interest and promote your brand in the process.

Additionally, Rob will walk you through what to expect during media interviews (live, in-studio, online, phone, etc.) to ensure you are relaxed, prepared and at your best when interacting with the media.

Rob will also host a question and answer session with Eleanor Coopsammy, CTV Morning Live Winnipeg Co-Host, to reinforce best practices shared during Rob’s workshop.

Paul Douglas Rolande Kirouac

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Practical Speaking Tools To Increase Your Presence and Magnetize Your Message.Saturday, October 17 Jeff Skinner and Jaquie Nagy

Are you confident about your content, yet still get the feeling you are not really connecting with your audience?

Would you like to be remembered for who you are – as well as what you do?

In this fast paced presentation Jacquie Nagy and Jeff Skinner are going to present 15 Impactful Speaking Tools to Increase Your Presence and Magnetize Your Message. 

Jeff Skinner has worked for over four decades as an entertainer, actor, director, producer, teacher and presenter. In the course of his career, he has had the opportunity to work with a variety of talented individuals including Alan Arkin and Robin Williams. 

Jeff has also been motivated to acquire his Masters in Neuro-Linguistic Programming from the NLP Academy in Croydon, Surrey, U.K. founded by John Grinder. He was trained by CAPS’ own Jacquie Nagy.

During his expansive performance career, Jeff has also developed a teaching method that encompasses techniques dedicated to acting and public speaking that incorporates not only his performance experience but also his background in NLP.

Jeff is currently celebrating his tenth anniversary as the Founder and Senior Instructor at the Actors’ Training Centre of Manitoba.

Jacquie Nagy is a Professional CAPS Manitoba Speaker, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer, Certified NLP Coach and the creator of Art of Self-Coaching™ training and coaching programs.

She shares practical self-coaching tools you can use on a daily basis to be more confident, authentic and resilient.

Using NLP Jacquie helps you develop a more powerful presence, so you can be a magnet for your message and accelerate your life and business to success!

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Chapter AGM & 2016Board ElectionSaturday, November 14

Michael Bayer (MBA, CSP), President at The LEAN Consulting Group Ltd, is a change management expert who helps clients though the transitional phase of change, from the old culture to the new. Because of his style, which ranges from the inspirational to the irreverent, he has been dubbed “The Infotainer”. Michael has experience as a senior manager and he has a diverse background in consulting. Having

worked with both private and public sector companies with over 12 years experience in the health care sector helping lead change, he knows the most effective way to lead change in any organization is to empower employees to be the change agents that will drive the organization forward into the future and into greater success.

Mark LeBlanc, President of Small Business Success, based in Minneapolis, MN has special expertise on the core issues that business owners and professionals face on a daily basis.  His flagship presentation “Growing Your Business!” addresses how to sell more products and services.  He literally wrote the text book on which we base our Pro-Trac speaker training. Whether you are new to speaking or you are a well established veteran, you will walk away feeling more focused, able to attract more prospects, stimulate more referrals, and ultimately, craft a path and a new plan for generating more business.

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Seasonal Celebration Monday, December 14. Location: TBA

Come enjoy an evening of conjuring and conference recap. Hear insights from those who attended the CAPS 2015 convention and enjoy some winter wonder as you are entertained by our very own Anders Boulanger (pending availability). Should be a great evening of socializing and sorcery. 

Anders Boulanger has been performing magic for over 30 years. Starting at the tender age of 5 with a Fisher-Price magic set, Anders has now graduated to the world

of corporate magic and Infotainment. He travels all over Canada, the U.S. and Europe communicating his client’s message through his special blend of information and entertainment at conferences, trade shows and trainings. 

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