Yahoo! How to Thrive in the Stampede 2023 Networking Marathon

Make a great first impression at Calgary Stampede events!

Written by Robyn T. Braley

In any networking opportunity, we like to say that first impressions are everything! But bad behavior can make the kind of lasting impression you don't want.  

Don't be known as the cowboy or cowgirl who threw up on the boss's cowboy boots. That will definitely be remembered! 

The Calgary Stampede is billed as the greatest outdoor show on earth. It's also a city-wide networking marathon. 

Stampede is hard to describe to people who have never experienced one. The city-wide celebration is much more than an event confined to a geographic location.

While 1.3 million+ will pass through Stampede Park turnstiles for the 10-day exhibition for the all-star rodeo, exciting chuck wagon races, music concerts, and agricultural fair, the celebration of western spirit spreads like wildfire through the city.

Companies spend thousands of PR dollars to make their events ones to remember. Being on the invite list gives access to people you would never otherwise meet.

Company presidents join 100’s of employees wearing cowboy hats, shirts, blue jeans and boots. Stampede is a time for building relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and the community.

Body Language - Do You Know What Your Body is Saying?

Harness the power of body language for better communication!

Written by Robyn T. Braley

Body language is a big part of your personal brand.  It's important to understand that because your brand is what others think it is. You may be sending unintended messages to colleagues, clients, or friends and family.

 

1. What is your body language saying about you?

2. What subliminal messages are you sending?

Why Body Language Matters

Knowing what your body is saying can be the difference between being taken seriously or not. Strong body language speaks to confidence, credibility, and trust. Shifty eyes, wild gestures, and the failure to listen intently signal the direct opposite.  

Tech Check Tips For Public Speakers, MCs, Comics, and Funeral Eulagizers

Learn why sound and lighting technicians are your BFFs.

Written by Robyn T. Braley

 

If you are a public speaker, comic, do M.C. work, teach, give reports, eulogies at funerals, or toasts at weddings, it's not IF technology will let you down; it's WHEN! Somedays, technology is not your friend despite your best efforts.

 

It's better to solve problems before your event than troubleshoot them after your presentation has started in front of a full auditorium. 

How to Write Speeches That Move People!💥

My simple tips will help you tell your story!

Whether you need to write a 1-hr. speech or a 2-minute announcement, my tips will help improve the engagement level of your audience while reducing your stress level.

Who Is It For

If you’re a leader, developing your communication skills is a necessity! Whether speaking to a live audience or to one on a video call, connecting and moving them to action is part of your job description.

• Own a business
•  Teach 
• Lead industry, community, or faith groups
• MC weddings, concerts, or community events
• Chair a board and A.G.Ms. 
• Do politics at any level

Planning For Disaster! What You Need to Know

A crisis communication plan is an investment, not a cost!

Written by Robyn T. Braley 

We tend to think, "It will never happen to us!" And then, it does. Is your company prepared for the unthinkable? 

Having a crisis repsonse plan is usually on the to-do list but is often put aside due to more pressing issues. However, executing a well-written plan can save lives, calm fears, and provide a structure for responding to the event and moving forward. 

Canmore, Alberta floods of 2013

Hurricane Fiona devastated the east coast from Maritime Canada to Florida and into the Caribbean. Hurricane Ian was close behind.