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Welcome to Behind the Mic Podcast – your gateway to speaking excellence! Hear from top speakers, trainers, and thought leaders as they share strategies, insights, and stories to elevate your speaking career. Tune in to learn, grow, and succeed!

Episodes

  1. 20H AGO

    Innovative Wellness: Robin O'Grady on Resilience and Leadership in Organizations

    Robin O'Grady joins the episode to discuss her transition from the hospitality sector to the fitness industry, focusing on simplifying wellness in organizational settings and the importance of leadership receptiveness. She makes a compelling business case for implementing wellness and resilience programs, emphasizing their benefits. Robin shares insights on assessing operations and integrating unique wellness activities such as aerial arts. Her experience with CAPS has significantly influenced her career, providing valuable networking opportunities. The episode concludes with Robin's final advice and contact information, an invitation to engage with the CAPS community, closing remarks, and a sponsor mention.

    26 min

  2. DEC 19

    Unique Leadership Insights: Alan Moore on Risk-Taking and Speaking Success Strategies

    Alan Moore joins to discuss his distinctive career trajectory and the role of unique experiences in shaping effective leadership. He delves into the inspiration behind his book and how it influences his future presentations, offering strategies for effective risk-taking in the speaking arena. Alan outlines the services he provides to organizations and shares his experiences with CAPS, highlighting the importance of community and continuous learning. The episode concludes with final thoughts, expressions of gratitude, and farewells, encouraging listeners to subscribe and leave reviews to stay connected with future insights.

    23 min

  3. NOV 28

    Inspiration and Leadership: Allan James Moore on Career Risks and Growth Strategies

    Allan James Moore joins this episode to share his unique career journey and insights from his book, focusing on leadership lessons derived from his diverse experiences. He emphasizes the significance of inspiration and taking calculated risks in both career and personal life. Allan provides strategies for embracing incremental risks that foster personal and professional growth. He also outlines the services he offers to companies and reflects on his involvement with CAPS. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming month's content, closing remarks, and a reminder for listeners to subscribe, ending with a friendly sign-off.

    23 min

  4. SEP 26

    Entrepreneurship Unveiled: Tammy Johnston on Success Strategies and Business Growth

    In this episode, Tammy shares her journey from employee to successful entrepreneur, offering valuable insights into sustaining long-term business success. She highlights essential business principles and the importance of having a reliable advisory network. Tammy addresses overcoming skepticism in business and outlines practical steps for success. The discussion extends to embracing digital marketing strategies and leveraging CAPS resources. Tammy emphasizes the critical role media and support networks play in business growth. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, an invitation to join CAPS, a teaser for the next episode, and a mention of the sponsor, Business Growth Tools.

    30 min

  5. JUL 31

    Cheese, Culture, and Communication: David Beaudoin's Journey as an International Cheese Ambassador

    In this episode, David Beaudoin shares his unique journey and passion for cheese, detailing the challenges he's faced in the industry. He discusses cheese's nutritional and cultural significance, its role as a historical connector, and his experiences as a cheese ambassador promoting it internationally. David emphasizes the importance of integrity and shares lessons from his life experiences. He talks about visualization techniques and overcoming financial hurdles, while highlighting the impact of CAPS membership on delivering passionate seminars. The episode encourages diversity within CAPS and explores event booking opportunities with David, concluding with final remarks and closing thoughts.

    34 min

  6. JUN 27

    Elevating Speaker Presence: Cam Beaudoin on Demo Reels and On-Camera Confidence

    Cam Beaudoin joins the episode to explore the challenges and strategies for speakers to overcome the fear of the record button and become more comfortable on camera. He highlights the importance of reviewing one's own content for improvement and mastering the art of speaking in sound bites. Cam discusses the connection between stage and video presence, common mistakes, and techniques for capturing attention in demo reels. The episode delves into the importance of investing in demo reels, tips for presenting oneself on camera, and the role of voiceovers. Cam also provides advice on creating and updating demo reels, along with the benefits of CAPS membership.

    38 min

  7. MAY 23

    Authenticity in Media: Adera's Journey and Insights on Creative Expression

    In this episode, Adera delves into her media journey, highlighting the significance of authenticity and creative expression in video branding. She discusses the delicate balance between maintaining authenticity and effective branding, and addresses the unique challenges women encounter in expressing themselves and engaging with audiences. Adera shares her involvement with CAPS and provides insights from her book, offering valuable resources for aspiring speakers. The episode also touches on upcoming CAPS events, concluding with closing remarks, a preview of future episodes, and sponsor acknowledgments.

    27 min

  8. APR 10

    Building Inclusive Workplaces: Insights from Denis Boudreau on DEI Strategies

    In this episode, Denis Boudreau shares his expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He discusses the evolution of web accessibility, the costs and benefits of DEI in the workplace, and creating an inclusive culture. Denis addresses overcoming DEI compliance challenges, the importance of inclusivity during probation, and compares medical and social models of accessibility. He highlights neurodiversity, diverse hiring, and strategies for implementing DEI. The episode explores aligning personal beliefs with societal norms, fostering belonging, and recruiting younger generations. Denis links company success to strong DEI policies and shares insights on diversity in the corporate world.

    33 min

  9. MAR 24

    Breaking Sales Barriers with LinkedIn Top Influencer Jackie Rainforth

    In this episode, Jackie Rainforth discusses her journey from entering the sales field to becoming a corporate trainer. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and overcoming fear in sales, and explores transitioning to corporate training, focusing on resistance and psychological safety in organizations. Jackie highlights the personalization of her services and the role of LinkedIn and social media in sales. She also examines AI's impact on sales, SEO, and personal branding, and underscores the importance of continuous learning and the benefits of CAPS. The episode concludes with information on connecting with Jackie and an overview of CAPS.

    30 min

  10. MAR 6

    Advocating Mental Health Through Storytelling with Shahana

    In this episode, Shahana shares her journey from aspiring to a career in medicine to focusing on adolescent mental health. She introduces the Foundry concept and her book "Feel Better," highlighting key insights and speaking engagements. Shahana discusses the challenges of medical training, her specialization in mental health, and the impact of her TEDx talk. She delves into the art of storytelling, virtual speaking adaptations, and handling sensitive topics. The episode explores mental health terminology, Shahana's personal journey, and her commitment to helping others. It concludes with booking information, her involvement with CAPS National, and a focus on mental health advocacy.

    28 min

  11. JAN 30

    Mark Black's journey from surgeries to corporate speaking success

    In this episode, Mark Black shares his journey from undergoing surgeries to becoming a corporate speaker. He discusses delivering value to audiences, the role of CAPS in his career, balancing speaking with financial stability, and key lessons from memorable engagements.

    27 min
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Welcome to Behind the Mic Podcast – your gateway to speaking excellence! Hear from top speakers, trainers, and thought leaders as they share strategies, insights, and stories to elevate your speaking career. Tune in to learn, grow, and succeed!

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    Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
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