Workshops
| Club Excellence | Improve your Speaking Skills | ||
| Personal Growth | Leadership |
International Director Workshop
"Obstacles or Adventures"
International Director John Rich, DTM
— Thornhill, 8:00–8:45am on Sunday, April 13
Each of us is faced with situations in our life that are less than favorable, and International Director, John Rich, DTM has seen more than his share of them. John has not only faced them, but has developed techniques to find success in any situation. "Obstacles or Adventures" takes a lighthearted look at how we can change our thinking, and apply some simple processes to achieve greatness and live a happier, fulfilling life life.
Club Excellence
"Steering Our Way to Success"
Stephanie von Bargen, CC, CL — Markham A, 11:00am
Stephanie will guide you in your Toastmasters journey, providing insight into what makes a member, club, area and division the best they can be. Using the rowing team analogy, Stephanie will detail how "Drive, Determination and Passion" will propel you forward as well as reminding you to harness your inner passion!
"Ignite Your Passion and Soar Your Club to Excellence!"
Rubi Talavera, ACB — Markham A, 1:25pm
Unleash the power within you and discover the difference this workshop will have on your life and your club! Sharing her 20 year expertise in helping people create wealth through real estate investing, Rubi will show you how to apply the same techniques and inspire your club to excel!
"The Magic POP"
France Vezina,DTM — Markham A, 2:25pm
One thing we know for sure is that time is limited. However if we realize that every second can hold a world of possibilities nothing can ever stand in our way. Join me in this interactive session where we will explore the Magic Power of Possibilities within a TM club.
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"Mental Martial Arts"
Anthony Robinson, ATM–S — Thornhill, 11:00am
You can live a life of peace, happiness, and success through the practice of mental martial arts. Training the mind allows us to live our lives by design, which makes us masters of our fate and masters of our soul. Come join in the fun as we embark upon an amazing voyage.
"Do You Know Who You Are?!"
Debbie Wang, DTM — Vaughan E, 1:25pm
"Self–Knowledge is the beginning of self–improvement." You are invited to take part in a guided reflective process to discover or re–discover who you are and what you want in life. It is simple, powerful, and very enjoyable to get to know yourself all over again.
"Jump In — learn to 'say a few words' Well"
Jean McAllister, DTM — Vaughan E, 2:25pm
Learn the secrets of preparing a speech on short notice. If you are asked to say a few words at a special event or fill in as a speaker at your Toastmasters meeting, you will be able to do it as if you came well prepared. Even new Toastmasters will benefit from this method. Come and participate in a hands–on event.
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"Embrace Your Audience: Add Power to Your Presentations"
Judy Suke, DTM — Vaughan E, 11:00am
When you carefully and totally customize your message to your audience, you can create a presentation that involves them, empowers them, and helps them to truly hear, feel and know your message. Professional speaker, Judy Suke will share her techniques for embracing the audience, methods that will add power to your presentations.
"Five Secrets to Disastrous Presentations"
Alain Côté, ACB — Thornhill, 1:25pm
How to turn a presentation into a disaster. Alain will demonstrate the worst — so you can be the best! Beginners will acquire some basic skills. Experienced speakers will learn a few new tricks. The presenter has seen nightmarish presentations, from which he will draw examples. Come, learn and laugh.
"PowerPoint Presentation PIZZAZZ — how to effectively integrate PowerPoint into your presentations"
Marty MacPhail, ACB, & Bonnie Dell, ACB — Thornhill, 2:25pm
PowerPoint is the most used and most abused tool in business today. Discover how to put PIZZAZZ into your presentations. Learn secrets, tips and techniques for successful and memorable presentations. If making presentations is part of your career, This workshop is a MUST SEE for you.
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"Cream Doesn't Rise To The Top — It Makes Its Way Up"
Gloria Pierre ATM–G — Vaughan W, 11:00am
Unless you're the Trump family, you work you way up. A leader must have a specific objective, know how to communicate it clearly and use all the resources to make it happen- just like in the "Apprentice." Join us and learn these three essential skills.
"Overcoming the 21st Century Leadership Deficiencies"
Kristal DiCarlo, DTM — Vaughan W, 1:25pm
Business leaders identify leadership skills as necessary for their companies to obtain the growth strategies and business expansion. However, companies are spending less time and money to develop their employees. Participants will learn the leadership needs and expectations for the businesses of tomorrow.
"Better Communication Skills for Team Building"
Margaret Barrie, CC — Vaughan W, 2:25pm
Margaret will teach the participant to understand and create team norms. You will learn to turn up your listening skills, to make your messages memorable, so they will be heard and remembered.
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Competitions & Draws
- Registration Draw 1
- Connect with any Audience (4 Audio CD set) — What 7 World Champions Know…
and You Should Too! - Registration Draw 2
- Speaking Secrets of the Champions (6 Audio CD Set — Jim Key, 2003; Mark Brown, 1995; Craig Valentine, 1999; Ed Tate, 2000; Darren LaCroix, 2001; David Brooks, 1990)
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Sponsors
- Distinguished Sponsor
— $2000 - Platinum Sponsor — $1500
- Gold Sponsor — $1000
- Silver Sponsor — $750
- Bronze Sponsor — $500
