The key to successfully starting, growing or leading a business is effective communications. Your great ideas will not get interest from anyone if you can’t communicate clearly, confidently and persuasively. On top of your personal communications, you need on-point marketing magic to move your products and services in today's online reality. Come learn these vital business skills and more, and rub shoulders (virtually) with Canada's best coaches who can help improve your business communication skills so you can get ahead professionally. And if you're a coach, you don't want to miss this.

NCCA Canada is once again proudly partnering with YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute) to host a dynamic event where you will learn how to develop these key business communication skills. Learn from expert speakers and panelists, and interact during Q & A. Learn how to use your local government official for business support, how to communicate with confidence online, how to make a great marketing video using your phone, how to deal with objections in sales, and how to market your business during Covid times. Play games using QR codes and win prizes! And did I mention our keynote speaker is the one and only Mark Bowden, body language and human behaviour expert, author and NCCA President? He's fresh off of his appearance on The Dr. Phil Show, and ready to help you set up your virtual office for success!

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to meet coaches, trainers, entrepreneurs, and business owners, gathering together to connect, share and learn. This event is open for everyone. Join us and take a big step in upping your business communication skills!

November 27th Schedule and Speakers:

PART ONE: Lobby and Main Stage

1:00 pm EST -1:15 – Welcome and Opening Remarks

1:15 - 1:45 – Keynote (20 mins + 10 mins Q & A): Virtual Coaching: From Set-Up to Success! By Mark Bowden. Mark is a human behaviour and body language expert, author, speaker, TV personality and our NCCA Canada President who trains people to stand out, win trust and gain credibility. He will help people present, lead and sell virtually from their new home office.

1:45-2:00 pm – Break. Opportunity for Virtual Networking in Lobby

2:40 - 3:10 pm - Breakout Session 2 - Room 1 (20 mins + 10 mins Q&A): 

Attract Clients with DIY Marketing Videos by Vanessa Holding. Vanessa is a Corporate Video Producer and Video Coach who helps businesses stay top-of-mind and attract more clients with the power of video.

2:40 - 3:10 pm - Breakout Session 2 - Room 2 (20 mins + 10 mins Q&A): The 4-Step Process to Dissolving Sales Objections and Building Trust by Kira Callahan. Sales and Confidence Coach Kira Callahan has had the pleasure of coaching more than 6,000 financial professionals since 2002, helping them master their sales conversations and build a thriving practice they love.

3:10 - 3:15 - Break.

PART THREE: Panel Discussion

3:15 - 3:45 pm - Panel Discussion - Marketing During Covid: Pivoting and Growing Your Business! Moderated by NCCA Canada Executive Director, 3V Communications President Ric Phillips. Expert Panelists: Mark Bowden (https://truthplane.com/ ), Roger Pierce (https://www.piercewords.com/ ), Jeremy Miller (https://stickybranding.com/ ), Sanjay Dhebar (http://leonnova.com/).

Panelists: Mark Bowden's description is above as he is our Keynote speaker. Small business expert Roger Pierce works with banks and brands to create how-to business advice and resources for entrepreneurs. Jeremy Miller is the founder of Sticky Branding. He helps companies slingshot their sales and brands out of the crisis. Sanjay Dhebar is an award winning Faculty member at the Schulich School of Business, author and facilitator who brings his active consulting practice experience into the classroom, blending theory with reality.

(Virtual Concierge Desk and Lounge will be open from 1 pm to 5 pm EST.)

“It was invigorating to finally be in a community of communicators, swapping stories and ideas about the work we do, and to listen to such accomplished, interesting speakers was great."

Eleanor James, Coach

"Thank you. We totally enjoyed the event and made some fantastic connections. Well done.”

Matrix Thompson, Vendor

“It was very precious to me networking with well-known coaches and potential clients. I learned a lot from the speaker's experiences and knowledge regarding communication skills, coaching industry, and entrepreneurship.”

Gabriella Bergamo, Coach

"Body Language is crucial in meetings - learning more communication tips from expert Mark Bowden was awesome!"

Jacob Moshinsky‏, entrepreneur