Message From CAPS Edmonton President 2008

Scott Nelson:

 Knowing, Feeling and Doing

During Camp NSA in late November last year at the National Speakers Association’s headquarters in Tempe, all the incoming CAPS and NSA chapter presidents were asked a question:  “At the end of your year as chapter president, what do you want your members to KNOW, FEEL, and DO?”

Each of us wrote our responses on an index card.  We placed it in an envelope and wrote our addresses on the outside (This is why the handwriting seemed familiar). A NSA staff member collected the envelopes.

Now, a month later the envelope had come back to me, a reminder of our discussions in Tempe and hopes and plans for the next CAPS year.  I would like to share with you what I wrote on my card.

At the end of 2008, I want members of CAPS Edmonton to:

• KNOW: They spoke more often and earned more.
• FEEL: Confident that they can continue to grow their businesses.
• DO: Tell others how they have benefited from being a CAPS member.

The most important part of my preparation for the upcoming year as CAPS Edmonton president have been the opportunities to meet one-on-one with many members of our chapter.  As we begin a new year, I trust you will see how the input of CAPS Edmonton members have shaped our plans for 2008.  We believe that this plan will show that we KNOW what members need and want and that we FEEL confident that we are prepared to DO what needs to be done to fulfill these expectations.

Something to Think About

What is important for you to be successful as a speaker, trainer, or facilitator?  Do you have ideas, resources, or techniques that you are willing to share with other CAPS members to help them grow professionally?  Would you like to develop certain skills or techniques to further your professional growth?  What resources you are looking for? 

This year you will have an opportunity to hone your skills, grow your speaking business and network with seasoned as well as aspiring speaking professionals. Each montly professional development session offers you an opportunity to be with like minded people, discover new trends in the speaking industry, explore different techniques and most of all have a lot of fun.

Welcome to CAPS Edmonton 2008! It promises to be an exciting year full of growth for professional speaking . I look forward to meeting you at our next professional development session. If you are new to CAPS Edmonton and require more information about how we can benefit you please call me at (780) 433-1443 or email at: nmscott@telus.net.

Sincerely Speaking,

Nelson Scott

CAPS Edmonton Board:

    (bios are presented below)   

Nelson Scott, President, CAPS Edmonton

In 1995, after 24 years as an educator  (classroom teacher, school principal, and assistant superintendent) in Fort McMurray Public Schools, Nelson Scott became a full-time consultant, speaker, and trainer.  He joined the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers since January 2000.    Nelson works with organizations that are committed to making great hiring decisions, recognizing and retaining staff, developing front line leaders, and strengthening relationships with customers.  His clients are from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.  In addition to CAPS, Nelson is a member of Recognition Professionals International and the International Association of Facilitators.  Nelson’s goal for 2008 is to complete his book on staff recognition, entitled Fire the Employee of the Month.

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Patricia Ogilvie, Past President

Patricia Ogilvie, CEO of ProRisk Enterprises Ltd. and Direct Response Copywriter and Business Coach, offers you, the dedicated and enthusiastic entrepreneur, powerful marketing techniques that boost your profitability. In addition, Patricia’s proven strategies guarantee you will feel famous and successful at your core – at your cellular level. 

Patricia has written numerous books and her most recent is Fame Factors: Proven Plan of Action For Creating Business Recognition: http://www.salesletter.ca/products.htm

Besides being one of only two Canadian Copywriters trained by the highest paid sales writers in North America,  and Alberta’s first hypnotic writer, Patricia is also a certified Philosophical Counselor, President of CAPS Edmonton Chapter and holds 2 advanced degrees. She offers 20 years of business and 5 years Direct Response expertise. Patricia invites you to visit her web site www.salesletter.ca Please take your time, browse and enjoy. You may especially be interested in her past issues of Fame In Motion ezines: jam-packed with valuable marketing techniques to advance your business.

Lynn Fraser, Treasurer

Lynn Fraser is work-life balance expert and founder of families are worth it!  Lynn can help you to reduce stress in your life and have more fun! 

Her seminars and coaching help you to streamline the small stuff, pare down your life, save time and money, plus plan quick, healthy meals so you can be doing what you REALLY want to do (from yoga to yachting) with the people you LOVE to be with! 

Lynn believes, “You are worth it!  So is your family!”

Lynn is a national media spokesperson for M & M Meat Shops and is currently a media spokesperson for the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Health Check program. 

Lynn has been the work-life balance expert on CLT/ACCESS Home Help!TV for over four years and has appeared on all local CTV, City TV, Shaw and Global TV news shows. For more information visit: www.familiesareworthit.com

Taryn Troyer, Marketing and Communications

Taryn Troyer, BSc, MSS, is a transformational health coach, speaker and facilitator. With a Degree in Biology and a Masters in Spiritual Science, Taryn has a passion for personal transformation and healing on all levels.

An integral part of Taryn’s lifelong health maintenance strategy is the LifeForce Plan, a dynamic plan for health, vitality and weight loss. Today, Through personal support and education, Taryn assists clients in restoring their body's natural vitality and regaining control over their health through the LifeForce Plan.

Based on real life experiences, Taryn shares with clients the keys to long term health and vitality and the main cause of many diseases afflicting us today.

For more information visit: www.lifeforceplan.ca or email: info@lifeforceplan.ca

Lisa Litwinski , Membership

Lisa Litwinski is the founder of LIT PATH Learning Centre Ltd., a training and consulting company that develops leaders and provides HR resolutions.  Whether she is coaching or leading seminars, her core message is that “People Matter”.   

In today’s diverse workforce where multiple generations of employees coexist, when “people matter” individuals thrive, & exponential performance outcomes are the result.  Lisa cultivates & inspires leadership in employees at every level of accountability, connecting people to purpose and productivity through coaching, workshops and seminars. 

For 15 years, Lisa has been helping managers in numerous industries to recruit and retain the right employees.  As a trainer, Lisa assists people in identifying their values, as well as understanding their preferred style of working and communicating to build synergistic relationships that maximize results. She is a Certified True Colors facilitator, Level I Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and has a BA in Psychology/Sociology.  Her style is authentic, “cards on the table”, grounded in integrity & sprinkled with humour.

For more information please contact:  lisa@litpathlearning.com

Irene Martina, Professional Development Co-Chair

Tammy DuPerron, Professional Development Co-Chair