{"id":1399,"date":"2017-08-30T10:19:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T14:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.communicationcoach.ca\/blog\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2017-10-06T11:07:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T15:07:16","slug":"improve-business-communication-skills-at-toronto-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.communicationcoach.ca\/blog\/improve-business-communication-skills-at-toronto-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Business Communication Skills at Toronto Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Professional Development and Networking Event: Key Communication Skills to Grow Your Business!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The key to successfully starting and growing a business is effective communications.\u00a0 Your great idea will not get interest from anyone if you can\u2019t share your vision, persuasively pitch your company to investors, and clearly market your products and services.<\/p>\n

NCCA Canada<\/strong><\/a> is proudly partnering with YEDI<\/strong><\/a> and City of Toronto<\/strong> to co-host a half-day professional development and networking event at Toronto City Hall where you will learn how to develop these vital business communication skills.\u00a0Our President, speaker extraordinaire and body language expert Mark Bowden<\/strong><\/em><\/a> will deliver a keynote not to be missed, which will be followed by your chance to join mini-workshops hosted by our industry professionals on the topics of pitching, networking, and clarifying your business vision.<\/p>\n

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to meet coaches, trainers, learning and development professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners, gathering together to connect, share and learn. This event is open for everyone, but space is limited.\u00a0 Please join us!<\/p>\n

Toronto City Hall – Friday\u00a0October\u00a013th\u00a02017, 10 \u2013\u00a02 pm
\nCost:\u00a0$20 (**free for NCCA Canada Members)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

To Register with EventBrite: https:\/\/ncca2017.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

**Discount code will be emailed to NCCA Canada members.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t get yours, please contact NCCA Admin and we will email it to you.\u00a0 Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Main Chambers<\/strong>
\n10-10:45 \u2013 Welcome, Opening Remarks, Body Language Expert Mark Bowden\u2019s keynote<\/em><\/strong> on how to use non-verbal communication to persuade, assist with selling and add credibility to the business individual<\/p>\n

10:55-11:30 \u2013 Mini-Workshop 1 \u2013 The Art of the Quick Pitch<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

NCCA Executive Director and 3V Communication Coach Ric Phillips leads an interactive class on how to effectively pitch your business in a very short time, with or without a slide deck<\/p>\n

In Member\u2019s Lounge with Select Vendors<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:30-12:15 \u2013 Lunch and Networking<\/p>\n

*Note \u2013 Member\u2019s Lounge will be open to all for food and networking until 4 pm!<\/p>\n

Mini-Workshops in Committee Room 3 (2nd<\/sup> Floor)<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:15-12:45 \u2013 Mini-Workshop 2 – Networking: It\u2019s Telling Not Selling<\/strong> <\/em>
\nNetworking guru Colleen Clarke shares her top tips and formulas to make networking less painful and improve your elevator pitches \u2013 something every business person needs to help self-market better!<\/p>\n

1-1:30 \u2013 Mini-Workshop 3 \u2013 Know Your Vision<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

YEDI President and successful serial entrepreneur Dr. Marat Ressin leads a dynamic seminar on understanding the importance of having a vision for the entrepreneur\/coach\/small business owner, and how to identify and communicate it to others. This skill is essential if you want to get buy-in, gain followers to your cause, or lead a team in business.<\/p>\n

1:45-2:30 \u2013 Round Table \u2013 Coaching and Learning & Development Trends<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Informal discussion on the coaching and learning and development industries, their trends and how they can help businesses and individuals grow. Hosted by Ric Phillips and L & D Consultant\/NCCA Designated Trainer Lauren Waldman. Bring your questions!<\/p>\n

Our half-day event is complete, but networking remains available<\/strong> <\/em>in Committee Room 3 and the Member\u2019s Lounge until 4 pm.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Register with EventBrite: https:\/\/ncca2017.eventbrite.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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