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Saskatchewan is also a leading exporter of some of the best leaders, motivational speakers, engaging trainers, inspirational leadership, sales training, business success coaches, innovative consultants, leadership, career and business expert authors across North America. Saskatchewan is the home of the CFL 2007 Grey Cup Champions --Saskatchewan Roughriders Saskatchewan is the home and/or preferred workplace of some amazing speakers and trainers from across the world. |
Alphabetical listing of participating speakers based in, or wanting to work in, the Saskatchewan area. (For example: Saskatoon, Regina, Lloydminster, Moose Jaw, Battleford, Prince Albert.) Click on individual speaker's name to visit their listing.
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306-569-1354 2012
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Darci Lang Focus on the 90% Have you ever met anyone who complains about their job? Do you believe a negative person can bring down the group? Why do we spend 90% of our time on 10% of our clients? Why do we give 90% at work and 10% to our families at the end of the day? These are just a few of the questions that Darci answers in her Focus on the 90% presentation. She believes we hold a magnifying glass out in front of us in our lives and only we can choose where we focus it, on the 90% or the 10%. It's a tool that makes sense -- it's simple, it's easy to use and easy to remember. You know motivational speakers...they come in, pump everyone up and they are nice for an entire week! Darci's message is simple. Focus on the 90% is one simple idea that actually sticks. "Darci
Lang’s message was warmly accepted and heard by our group.
In the days and weeks since then, I notice that people still have
their magnifying glass at their desks, and I often hear a reminder
to focus on the 90%... ...both of these proof that the message was
important enough to remember and ‘own’, and delivered
expertly! I encourage other work groups or really, any group, to
take the opportunity to listen and learn from Darci!" "The
response to Darci's presentation at our staff meeting was extremely
positive and although I am not surprised, I am a bit awestruck by
the level of emotion expressed in the event evaluations and the
deep value people took away from her message. Without a doubt, Darci
is motivational - she is also a no nonsense Reality-Check Task Master!"
We really can choose to be positive. It starts with focusing on the 90%.
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Darren Lang 306-569-2433 Past President CAPS Sask. |
Darren
Lang, MBA Staying
Up in an Upside-down World WHY? … Many people are getting caught in a “stress spiral” without even realizing it. Here’s how it works … Stress starts in your mind with how you think about an issue. If you think negative, you feel stressed. What most people don’t know is every time their negative thinking triggers stress, they also deplete their bodies natural “good mood fluid” serotonin. This ends up lowering their mood and influencing them to think even more negative. This back and forth process is what Darren calls a “stress spiral”. It leaves people feeling stressed-out and overdone until they finally do something about it. In Darren Lang’s session, you’ll discover two under-the-radar techniques that attack stress where it starts and help you avoid the dreaded “stress spiral”. The first tool helps you shift the way you think. It’s a simple tool that you can use immediately to help reduce or even avoid being stressed all together. The second tool focuses on the serotonin side of the “stress spiral”. This technique explains how to keep your serotonin levels high, which actually puts you in a good mood and makes you more stress resistant. By attacking stress where it starts, these tools give you a powerful approach to beating stress and thinking and feeling your best. “I had no idea how this effects people. Everyone needs this information.” - Canadian Cancer Society “This presentation was excellent. The content was real and down to earth and Darren way very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable.” – SaskPower Over the past 14 years, Darren has worked with several different companies designing and conducting training sessions. Over the past six years, Darren and his wife, Darci, have operated their own corporate speaking and training company, XL Enterprises. Darren has lived his talk. Having gone through a major rut in his own life, everything he talks about are the tried and true tools he used to pick himself up and get back to feeling great.
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403-873-8149 Past
Director Past Trustee CAPS Foundation |
Alvin
J. Law, CSP Saskatchewan native, Alvin Law is an extraordinary storyteller! No surprise considering the story he has to tell. One of Canada’s first “Thalidomide Babies”, Alvin was born without arms. At the time, everyone agreed this was tragic. But Alvin turned tragedy into triumph. His remarkable parents taught him to and encouraged the use of his feet but more importantly made him understand that what was done was done, what was possible was limited only by imagination and the “Power We Possess!” Alvin is an award-winning trombonist, drummer and vocalist. He even plays the drum and a piano (not at the same time) during his show. In fact, trying to describe what he does is as challenging as Alvin’s life has been. In straight talk…Alvin’s program will be one you will never, ever forget. This is, however, not another predictable tale of “person with a physical challenge overcomes obstacles” speech! Like Alvin, there’s more to his story than what’s missing …much more. Alvin’s specialty is keynoting. His passion, his energy, his humor and his honesty are genuinely refreshing. No matter how diverse the audience, Alvin brings them to a common place…humanity. He helps organizations by challenging perceptions, pursuing possibilities and proves by his life alone that the impossible is possible. Alvin has presented over 7,500 programs on six different continents to over 2,000,000 people since 1981. He is the best-selling author of “Alvin’s Laws of Life…5 Steps To Successfully Overcome Anything”. Alvin is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation awarded to less than ten percent of professional speakers in the entire world! Most important to Alvin, he is married to Darlene (she also runs their speaking business), is father to twenty-something, Vance (and other assorted pets) and they all live in beautiful Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They spend most of the summers at their lakefront cottage in Saskatchewan.
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Val Carter, CHRP, CTDP Val Carter helps people create lasting change for personal and professional success. She encourages everyone to turn the mirror on themselves. This is when the fun begins! She’s walked the talk. From over 20 years of experience in the corporate, entrepreneurial, public, and not-for-profit sectors around the world, Val has gained a wealth of knowledge – plus some excellent stories. Val does her homework. This ensures that your audience connects with Val, laughs with her, learns with her - and thanks you! Popular sessions:
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Michelle Cederberg, CSP / MKin, BA Psyc, CEP, Co-Active Coach Giving you The Energy to Succeed in Business & In Life
Health and Productivity Expert, Michelle Cederberg helps people with full schedules and a long list of responsibilities maximize their personal energy so they can optimize their productivity and success. As a highly accomplished speaker, author, educator, fitness professional, life coach and entrepreneur, she equips people to feel their best so they can do their best. With a Masters in Kinesiology, a BA in Psychology, and a specialization in Health and Exercise Psychology, Michelle combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change! As a Co-Active Life Coach she helps clients find their focus and create a healthier, happier, more fulfilled life. As a Certified Speaking Professional she shares her experiences in a humorous and realistic way with delighted audiences across North America. Through her presentations, products and personality she motivates you to take small steps toward big changes, so you can actually find energy, productivity and success - even with a busy schedule! Work-Life Balance – Stress Management – Exercise Success - Personal Development With Michelle’s Guidance your team will:
Michelle is the author of three books. Her GOT TO IT accountability journal is a ground-breaking resource that supports people on their path to change. Her second book; If Your Life Sucks It’s Your Fault is a fun and provocative pocket-book on personal responsibility. Her first North America wide publication; ENERGY NOW! Small Steps to an Energetic Life will be released January 2012 in book stores everywhere.
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Russ Dantu Russ Dantu is a speaker, trainer, author, and coach. He has been speaking professionally for over 15 years. If you are looking for someone who entertains, educates, inspires and leaves your audience wanting more, look no further! Russ is an expert in the areas of trade shows, customer service, and presentation skills. His workshops and seminars are known to be highly entertaining and filled with group activities to drive the message home and leave your audience with the tools they need for immediate results. With 29 years in the trade show industry and customer service field, he’s a perfect fit for your next conference or convention. He also offers youth workshops and a killer keynote that keeps even the toughest of teenage audiences listening intently! His programs include:
His keynotes include:
In 2009 and 2010, Russ placed in the top 1% out of over 30,000 people competing for the coveted title of World Champion of Public Speaking. Whether you are looking for a break-out session, a 2 hour or half day workshop, a full day seminar, or a keynote to open or close your upcoming event, find out what this award winning speaker can offer your audience! Contact Russ now....you won’t be disappointed!
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C: 780-707-0189 Past
Director Past
President Honorary founding member of CAPS Sask. CAPS Foundation Trustee 2012 President CAPS Edmonton Bob's Dad was born and raised in Saskatchewan before joining the RCAF. |
Bob
'Idea Man' Hooey,
CKD-Emeritus, Accredited Speaker If you are in leadership, sell for a living, or depend on your ability to persuade for your success... Bob can give you the 'Saskatchewan Sizzle' in hosting a successful meeting or conference, in building a successful career, in selling more, or in leading a more successful organization. Protect your conference investment - leverage your training dollars. Call NOW to engage Canadian Ideaman, Bob Hooey and his profitable, innovative Ideas At Work! for your company, convention, or association gathering. Ideas At Work! - Strategies to Success! Bob's humorous, interactive, conversational and, sometimes provocative style inspire his audiences across North America and around the globe. As a business, leadership, team and sales success expert, as well as a prolific author, Bob's innovative development programs have successfully helped thousands of leaders and professionals dramatically and profitably increase their effectiveness. Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey will help you inspire, equip, and lead your meeting's audience, association, sales team, or company to greater growth and success! Bob is committed to helping leaders build more effective teams and sales teams become sales leaders. MEN ON A MISSION - Our Women's Empowerment Canada Interview with Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey
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403-803-1821 Past Director CAPS Calgary |
Marco Iafrate, B.Sc.(Hons), MA, IAC-CC, CPT Marco Iafrate is a professional speaker and certified coach sought after for his ability to help organizations develop better learners, creative thinkers and cohesive teams. The result is a work and learning environment that is more productive, more engaged and more profitable giving your organization a true advantage in today’s economy. Marco’s presentations and workshops are filled with inspiring concepts and engaging calls to action designed to help your teams:
Marco is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, International Association of Coaches and Certified Professional Trainers Network. A partial list of past speaking clients includes: Petro-Canada, City of Calgary, Medicine Hat Police Services and Environics.
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Michel
Neray, MBA, BSc, Certified NLP Practitioner Michel Neray combines a science degree of University of Waterloo, an MBA from McGill University, and a career as a creative marketing copywriter, advertising agency director and marketing executive. A visionary and entrepreneurial game-changer, in 1995 he founded Portfolios.com, the world's first Internet search engine for creative professionals. As a consultant and facilitator, Michel helps companies massively increase sales by getting everyone in the company - including the sales team - to rally around and communicate their core competitive advantage in the most compelling way. It’s what he calls their 'Essential Message'. As a motivational speaker, Michel empowers his audiences to dig deeper than the usual marketing messages to access a well of meaning and purpose that drive sales as much as they drive productivity, engagement, resilience and cooperation/collaboration. If you believe feedback forms, people love his humor, stories and energy. Since 2008, Michel has held a variety of leadership positions in the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and has spoken professionally in more than seven countries around the world. Michel co-authored The Great Crossover, which made it to Jack Canfield’s Achiever’s Recommended Reading List. In 2005, his chapter, "Everything Starts With A Conversation" was selected as the lead for the book, Sales Gurus Speak Out. He’s married with three children, two dogs, three snowboards, a whitewater canoe, and a black belt in Karate. Since 2008, Michel has held a variety of leadership positions in the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and continues to serve on their board of directors for 2011 and 2012. Michel has now spoken professionally in more than seven countries around the world. P.S. Please note that I have dual Canadian and French citizenships as well as a US Visa, and I am fully eligible to work in the United States, European Union and many other countries around the world.
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403-244-7450 Past
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Director CAPS Foundation Trustee
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David
Saxby David Saxby will ignite innovative thinking and boost your sales and marketing results. A speaker and trainer for over 20 years and a marketing communications consultant for 30, David is President of Spark Communications Inc. Keynote presentations range from 45 minute to 90 minutes and can be customized for you audience. Seminars or Training programs can be delivered in a 90 min to one and two day presentations and can also be customized for you audience. All presentations are interactive, motivating sessions and packed full of strategies, tactics and tips based on over 30 years of professional experience in the areas of; Creativity and Innovative Thinking, Sales and Marketing and Professional Presentation Skills. David has served on the CAPS National Board and a second term as President of the CAPS Calgary Chapter.
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“Longball” Vlooswyk, B.Ed,
B.A., Canadian Long Drive Champion Lisa has won 7 consecutive National Long Drive Championship titles and is the reigning Canadian Champion, an LDA Tour Champion and is a Nike sponsored athlete. Lisa is currently ranked #2 in the World and she has set a World Record at 350 yards, 2 feet, 2 inches. In addition to hitting the "long ball" Lisa is committed to improving her whole golf game and plays on the Canadian Women's Tour. Her goal is to qualify for the LPGA Canadian Women's Open. When not teeing in up, Lisa is a Golf and Travel Journalist and writes regular columns for several golf publications. Lisa's energetic and enthusiastic personality has also lent itself well to her involvement as a Sports Broadcaster for the Canadian Long Drive Series. Audiences rave about Lisa’s infectious enthusiasm! Her upbeat personality and positive outlook on life has been the key to Lisa’s success athletically and personally. Her effervescence shines through when she speaks and she delights her audiences with fun, humorous and heartbreaking stories that not only motivate and inspire but help teach valuable life lessons that can be applied to success in both business growth and personal aspirations. Lisa speaks to corporations, associations and individual organizations. Her message hits home and delivers results. Drive Determines Distance - Lisa's Core Message Lisa will share her journey with you, how she went from a high handicap recreational golfer 10 years ago to a World Class golfer. She will share tips and insights about discovering what DRIVES you... and how being clear and committed to that purpose determines how far you will go and what success you are able to achieve. Lisa's Keynote will help audiences find clarity in the areas of:
All key tools in a prosperous workplace environment Call Lisa to add energetic spark to your next meeting whether it is a conference, convention or organization event, and she will leave participants feeling the power of DRIVE.
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780-416-9577 Bruce's Bio (download pdf) |
Bruce
Wilson Bruce Wilson is recognized as a leading expert on International Trade. Even for the most successful business people, crossing borders and cultures can be a very humbling experience. The global business world is huge and it is also very complex. No matter how good your product or service, and no matter how much it might be in demand, a growing maze of languages, laws and cultures stands between you and highly lucrative international markets. For the last 45 years, Bruce Wilson has been breaking down those barriers for Canadian companies in virtually every corner of the world. His company, Wilson International, helps companies finds International markets for their products, services, expertise and technologies. He then identifies potential buyers and helps business through every stage of the process from initial contact to the ultimate sale. Bruce reduces the risk of foreign investment and helps individuals overcome their fears of doing business overseas. He also helps you to identify your best markets in this rapidly changing Global world. Bruce wants to encourage and help more people export products and services to become more successful on an International level. As an International trade consultant for clients in over 100 countries, Bruce is well known and highly respected by senior trade officials around the world. KEYNOTE TOPIC: Do’s and Don’ts of International Trade. In this keynote presentation, Bruce shares his 45 years of experience and provides practical, hands-on advice to guarantee your audience is well prepared to enter the lucrative international market place. His keynote can cover a multitude of topics related to Global business and International trade including finding and selecting Foreign sales agents, issues related to bribery, foreign culture considerations, international “do’s and don’ts”, how to obtain financing, how to negotiate, and where to find and set up government liaisons. He can also cover Government’s export programs and how to pursue millions of dollars worth of projects funded through the multi-lateral banks [World Bank, IADB, EBRD, etc.] Global travel safety issues, legal considerations and a variety of other key issues! Bruce Wilson’s presentation style is part educational, motivational, and humorous. During his presentation, he tells stories, and anecdotes, of some of his experiences from his many years navigating the world of International business. “All of the forgoing is based on practical first hand experience”.
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