The Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society (OVES) & Kelowna Scotiabank proudly present the May Townhall Meeting

Public Speaking: Talking Your Way to Increased Sales & Success

OVES is pleased to host another expert panel of successful entrepreneurs who will guide us through an enlightening evening, discussing the necessary steps required to reach your goals and how to become the best you can be. 

Date: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Location: Ramada Hotel Kelowna, 2170 Harvey Ave
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Admission: Guests (at the door) $10.00 OVES Members - FREE (please show your Membership Card at the door)

PLEASE NOTE OUR START TIME IS 7:00PM.

The number one fear of most people according to many studies, is public speaking. Yet it is an integral element of success in business.

You can run but you can’t hide! To be successful in business you must conquer your fear of public speaking. People who speak well are perceived as smarter, more competent, trustworthy and knowledgeable. By improving your speaking ability you will win more oral proposals, close more sales, persuade and influence customers and investors and motivate employees. Does that describe you as you are now or how you would like to be?

You can’t learn public speaking and presentation skills by osmosis. You have to break the forces of bumglue and get up off your seat and start speaking! Bumglue … never heard of it? It’s a force of nature that glues your bum to your chair and prevents you from taking a chance or stepping out of your comfort zone. It is easily overcome, as Nike would say … just do it!

Our panel of well-spoken entrepreneurs include local representatives of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading  provider of inexpensive communication & leadership skills development.

Our panel discussion will cover:

• Fear of public speaking exposed
• Speeches vs presentations
• Presentations vs proposals/pitching
• The different types of business presentations
• How to overcome shyness & develop your confidence
• How to develop your speaking skills
• The mandatory elevator speech
• Developing your “pit crew”
• How to effectively communicate your intangible, creative ideas
• Selling with passion
• Public speaking vs public listening
• Quick techniques to deliver a presentation
• Toastimonials

 Our Panellists:

Adam Less

For twenty-six years, Adam Less has handled the strategic and creative advertising needs of regional, national and international businesses. A winner of dozens of national and international advertising awards, including numerous national Radio Impact Awards, Lotus Awards, London International Awards and Summit International Creative Awards, his work has also been included in marketing textbooks for universities across Canada.

Less honed his skills as a Creative Director at a mid-sized Vancouver advertising agency for many years before moving to the Okanagan. In 1999, Adam Less co-founded Think. Marketing Inc. which grew to become the BC Interior's largest full service advertising agency. In 2009, Less sold his interest in Think. and has now formed his own strategic marketing firm specializing in brand development and creative execution. He is the owner of Propeller Creative Brand Strategists in Kelowna.

 

Dave Maller

For over 40 years Dave has been in the broadcasting industry as an announcer, producer and administrator.  

He has voiced countless radio and television commercials, narrated books, film and video documentaries plus trained announcers and public speakers in voice production. 

Dave has worked with political leaders, executives and trainers in all aspects of presentation helping them communicate more effectively. 

With a background in radio and television and an education in marketing, Dave has developed strategic initiatives for media companies and organizations in helping them meet their business objectives. 

Dave’s volunteer experience spans many decades from organizations such as the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede and Toastmasters International to the broadcast industry curriculum board at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. 

Dave has been a member of Toastmasters for 7 years and is currently working toward his Advanced Communicator Gold. 

Dave is the owner and operator of D.A.M. Productions.

Clients include: Industry Canada, Diane Ablonczy MP, The Mayor’s Office – City of Calgary, Global Television, Stars Air Ambulance, Enmax Corporation, The Royal Tyrrell Museum, Alberta Beef Producers, Media One Communication, AMISH Advertising Chicago

 

Marian Gushue-Geiger

Marian has worked in the Human Resources field for many years as a manager in diverse industries. She is currently the Human Resources Manager at Commissionaires BC., located in Kelowna.  She is passionate about ensuring that effective communication & leadership skills are used in the workplace.

Over the past decade or so she has been very active within Toastmasters serving in various Toastmasters club executive roles including President of Kelowna Toastmasters & Okanagan Advanced Toastmasters. She has also served as Area 39 Governor, Division C Governor & District 21 Credentials Chair. Marian loves to compete in Toastmasters speech contests and has been quite successful. 

 

 

Moderator: Rae Stonehouse OVES Society - Vice Chair of Education

Rae is a Registered Nurse/Entrepreneur who has worked in the healthcare field for over thirty years. Very active within the Toastmasters organization Rae has taken on increasingly challenging leadership roles and is currently involved in developing entrepreneurial educational and mentoring programs. His passion is helping others to succeed. His business, Live For Excellence Productions, provides meeting, seminar, workshop & event planning for the Okanagan Valley. Rae Stonehouse Speaker Services provides emcee services and speech coaching in the Okanagan Valley.

  

  

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Our Townhall Business Showcase features Brian Lyall, Sales Manager at Sun Life Financial in Kelowna.

Need a new professional challenge? 

Change can be a great thing, especially when the change involves finding the career of your dreams. A career that gives you the power to run your own business and define your own level of success. 

People with lots of experience in the working world often make the best advisors. They're disciplined, motivated, and they know the value of the work they do. Sun Life Financial is looking for people who are motivated to make a real difference with their careers. People with drive, determination and a desire to serve the communities they live in. 

If you have the determination and work ethic to be your own boss and build your business from the ground up; and a desire to enter a world of limitless potential, call Brian Lyall and have a conversation. (250) 860-6403   \n // --> brian.lyall@sunlife.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

 

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