Powerhouse
Sales Seminar and Networking Event
Attendee Information
7-8 May 2008 - Ottawa, Canada
Welcome and get ready to super-charge your sales at this year's Powerhouse Sales Seminar and Networking Event! I know you will find this event exciting, challenging and sure to make an immediate and lasting impact to your results.
This page provides your on-stop shop for information on the event including location, accommodations and the event's agenda. Check back here often for the latest details.
When and Where
2008 Engage Selling Powerhouse Sales Seminar and Networking Event
Powerhouse Event Kick-Off! (and Door Prize!) 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Wednesday May 7th, 2008.
Powerhouse Event Day 2: 7:30am - 5:00pm, Thursday May 8th, 2008.
Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel
3 boulevard du Casino,
Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec, Canada
Event Agenda
Click here to read the full event agenda!
Event Location
This year's event will be held at the beautiful Lac Leamy Hilton. Just across the Ottawa river, the hotel is 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa or 25 minutes from the airport. And parking is free!
You can get a map and driving directions from the hotel's web site. Watch to make sure you end up at the hotel, not the adjoining Casino - we want you to make more money, not lose it!
Accommodations
PLEASE NOTE!
This is a very busy time in Ottawa (the snow will have finally melted!)
and hotels book up early.
Don't wait - book yours now!
- Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel. This is the hotel where the event will be held. It is a beautiful hotel with rooms generally available for $250 and above.
- Ramada Hotel. This hotel is across the street from the Hilton (where the event will be held). It is a nice hotel with rooms generally available for $150 and above.
- Downtown Ottawa. If you would prefer to stay downtown in Ottawa, there are many hotel selections and you are only a 10 minute ride away from the event.
Restaurants
You'll have the chance to get away and catch up with your office during the lunch break on Thursday, May 8th. You can take advantage of near-by restaurants:
- Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel - Arome Seafood and Grill.
- Casino Lac Leamy - Banco Buffet.
- Casino Lac Leamy - Le Cafe.
- Ramada Hotel - Le Bifteque .
The Powerhouse Sales Expert Line-Up
How Effectively Are You Communicating to Your Clients and Prospects?
Darren LaCroix
World Champion of Public
Speaking
Keynote
Speaker • Author • Comedian
In 2001, Darren LaCroix, The World Champion of Public Speaking, out spoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to win that title. Since that victory, Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech. He has roused audiences in faraway places like Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational journey from first-rate chump to first-class champ, proving anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.
Darren may have been “born without a funny bone in my body,” but he possessed the desire to learn and the willingness to fail necessary to achieve his dream. The self-proclaimed “student of comedy” is living proof that humor is a skill that can be learned.
Darren interviewed CEOs and business owners who made humor part of their business plan, culling from their successful practices innovative principles that could be applied to any company. He developed an innovative technique of “customizing” humor that reveals the common frustrations and pet peeves about an organization, giving him ammunition that has audiences laughing down to their toes.
His successful book, Laugh & Get Rich: How to Profit from Humor in Any Business (6th printing), contains interviews with corporate executives who share his philosophy. Now translated into three languages, it is a mainstay on business bookshelves.
As co-founder of The Humor Institute and a co-creator of The Humor Boot Camp™, Darren directs seminars that help presenters wisely use the power of humor to “lighten up” their presentations. His program Get Paid to Speak by Next Week™ has helped many speakers launch their very first checks.
An award-winning producer, his film Living and Laughing with Cancer: A Comedian’s Journey was honored at the Worldfest Houston film festival for its groundbreaking insights into humor and healing. The inspirational documentary about his best friend’s battle with cancer, brings humor and hope to those touched by life-threatening conditions.
Darren’s unique brand of humor is featured in numerous corporate training videos. His extensive list of clients include Fidelity Investments, Sheraton Hotels, IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dunkin’ Donuts, Motorola, EMC2 Corporation, CVS, and ERA Key Realty Services.
Are You An Invisible Sales Person?
Susan Friedmann, CSP
Certified Speaking Professional • Tradeshow Coach • Author
Susan has traveled the world helping companies put their best foot forward at tradeshows and events. Her client list includes some of the most recognizable names in the world: Siemens, Kimberley-Clark, IBM, American Express and many more.
She is the author of numerous books including “Meeting & Event Planning for Dummies,” and hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles. Her latest book “Riches in Niches: How to Make it BIG in a small Market” was published in May.
Susan has been a guest on a variety of radio talk shows and a guest expert on CNN's Financial Network and Bloomberg Television.
Susan is also an executive board director of the National Speakers Association.
In her spare time Susan enjoys practicing yoga, pilates, hiking, and works as a literacy volunteer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Selling the Same Way to Men & Women? You Are Leaving Money on the Table!
Cristi Cooke
Founder - Majority Marketing • Speaker
Cristi Cooke is the founder and president of Majority Marketing—a company skilled at identifying untapped markets to help professionals and organizations maximize revenue. Based on over 15 years studying consumer behavior and developing winning marketing strategies in Canada and internationally, Cristi has formulated a proven process for professionals to meet the needs of North America’s most lucrative, untapped market—women consumers.
Through her High Heel Audits, Strategy Consulting, and Training and Speaking services offered through Majority Marketing, Cristi shares that process and her wealth of insights.
Cristi is a dean’s-list graduate of Queen’s Business School, and a steering member of Equal Voice - a national organization devoted to ensuring more women are elected to political office in Canada. Cristi is regularly featured as a commentator on TV and in print media.
"I must confess I was
a skeptic when I blocked an hour off a busy day to take in Cristi Cooke's seminar on marketing
to women. I left thinking that this was one of the most productive hours I had spent in
a long time. Cristi Cooke is smart, engaging and entertaining. She presents a clear, well-documented
case for taking gender differences into account when establishing and maintaining business
relationships with women - and best of all - she explains exactly how to go about
doing it."
- Guy David, Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Is Your Team Winning? Build a Sales Team that Delivers!
Eliot Burdett
Co-Managing Partner - Peak Sales Recruiting
With over 17 years of experience building and leading technology companies, Eliot has co-founded two software companies, Ventrada Systems, a wireless application developer, and GlobalX, an e-commerce software developer which was acquired by OnX in the late 90's.
A 40 Under 40 Award winner, Eliot also built Global sales organizations as VP Sales for PointShot Wireless, and has been an advisor and acting executive for several other companies.
His community pursuits have included Junior Achievement (past Chair Eastern Ontario), Volunteer Ottawa (Director), the Ottawa Hospital and the Student Technology Venture Challenge (past Entrepreneur in Residence).
Throughout his years as an entrepreneur and business builder, he has recruited and managed numerous successful sales teams. This experience is now applied at Peak Sales Recruiting, a firm which attracts high performing sales professionals for technology companies.
Honesty Sells! How Telling the Truth Doesn't Hurt - It Sells!
Steven Gaffney
Honesty Expert • Speaker • Author
Thousands credit Steven Gaffney’s keynote addresses, breakout sessions and intense seminars with making the critical difference in helping improve communication, boost teamwork, increase productivity and generate new business.
Steven’s speeches and seminars, combined with his print interviews and media appearances for his two books — Honesty Works! Real-World Solutions to Common Problems at Work & Home (2006) and Just Be Honest: Authentic Communication Strategies that Get Results and Last a Lifetime (2002) — have enabled him to help individuals and organizations make a significant impact.
His clients include the Marriott, SAIC, American Cancer Society, American Express, Lockheed Martin, Citigroup, Raytheon, Texas Instruments, the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA and the U.S. Navy.
"Throughout my career
as an event planner I have had the privilege of working with some of the finest speakers
available in the world. Never has a guest speaker connected with an audience the way
that Steven Gaffney connected with our group. His work is topical and essential to any
relationship. I can hardly think of a more important lesson topic for corporate management
then honest communication; and I can certainly not think of a more qualified person to
deliver the message then Steven Gaffney."
- Jan Avant, Membership Director, Anthony Robbins Platinum
Partnership
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
If there is anything we can do to help as you prepare to attend the 2008 Powerhouse event, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Dedicated to increasing your sales,
Colleen Francis
