Dec 7 & 8 | Grand Connection Grand Giving Conference: Purpose to Prosperity
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Dec 7 & 8 | Grand Connection Grand Giving Conference: Purpose to Prosperity
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Organizer Susan Jarema
Dec 7 & 8 | Grand Connection Grand Giving Conference: Purpose to Prosperity
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Business Education Mindset
Topics
Business Giving Inspiration Marketing Mindset Networking Sales
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Timezone: Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Registration ends: Fri, Dec 8, 2023 3:30 PM (4 months 3 weeks ago)

Description

Immerse yourself in the purpose-driven and empowering EDUnetworking event of 2023 – the Grand Giving Conference: Purpose to Prosperity!

This premier networking experience is FREE for EVERYONE and is crafted around the journey from purpose to prosperity.

Join us for a two-day event where our community's experts will share insightful stories and wisdom, guiding you on a path to making a substantial impact through Purposeful Giving. Engage in numerous networking breakout sessions to connect, create opportunities, and foster collaborations.

When: December 7 & 8, 2023
10:00 am – 2:30 pm PT
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET
6:00 pm – 10:30 pm GMT (UK)

Location: Free on Zoom for Everyone! (Please invite all your friends, clients and work colleagues who are looking to ignite their purpose).

We are thrilled to host an interview with world renowned author and speaker, Bob Burg of the Go-Giver Series. The Grand Giving conference is a dynamic experience that combines mindset, inspiration, and business growth, and lots of opportunities for meaningful networking.


Agenda: Inspiring Grand Talks, Networking Breakouts, Inspiration, and Fun!

Register ahead: https://grandconnection.ca/dec-7-8-grand-connection-grand-giving-conference/ 

 

Grand Talks from our Grand Members

Day 1 (Dec 7) Speakers will be sharing their expertise in Mindset and Inspiration:

"Tune In & Turn On Your "It" Factor" by Devin Bisanz
“Loving Yourself Forward” by Maggie Judge
“The Pursuit of Happiness” by Chu Tang
“Finding Inner Peace in the Midst of Chaos” by Radavie Riom
“You Need That Vacation!” by Lynn Lee
“Upgrade Your Mindset for A Lifetime Of Success” by Tippy Missick
“Unleash Your Voice-path to Discovery” by Maria Belanic
“Living Life From Inside Your Body” by Monty Ritchings
“The Business Benefits of Appreciation” by Mike Facherty
“How to Monetise Your Knowledge” by Jennifer Branig
“HO’OPONOPONO Releasing The Past With Love and Acceptance” by James Kawainui
“Women Are Revolutionizing Homeownership” by Bobbie Wasserman
 

Day 2 (Dec 8) Speakers will be sharing their expertise in Marketing, Sales and Business Growth:

“How to Crack the Code to Increase Your Income, Impact, and Influence!” by Michelle Lee Myrter
"The "S" Word - Sales, The Lifeblood of Your Business" by Rob Bedell
“The Ripple Effect: Elevating Your Brand through Grand Giving and Word of Mouth Magic” by Gaetano Caruana
“Host and Star in Your Own TV Show: Your Audience is Waiting for You!” by Diane Forster
“On Camera Confidence: Conquer Your Fears!” by Laura Doman
“How to EFFORTLESSLY Create Leads and Convert Them Into High Ticket Clients!” by Steve Eriksen
“7 Keys to Running a World-Class Business (and one thing NOT to do)” by Dr. Steven Kirch
“Profitable, Powerful Publicity” by Dr. Richard Kaye
“AI is Here: Now What?” by Barbara Ingrassia
“Solve the Challenge of Finding New Clients by Creating Your Own Trusted Referral Team” by Thomas Gay
"Customized Client Care" by Laura Morrison
“The Non-Icky Marketing Funnel” by James Hipkin
“Refine, Define, Shine: Simplifying Your Business Niche Selection” by Terra Bohlmann

 

You Never Know Who You Will Meet!
Members have made many lasting relationships in the group that have turned into collaborative ventures, podcast interviews, partnerships, referral partners and good clients! We call these “Grand Connections”. The opportunity is to meet with like-minded businesses to share skills, receive advice and collaborate! Strategic alliances are essential to your business growth and the Grand Connection is here to help you reach your Grand Potential. Join us on your Grand Adventure.

What to Expect:
The Grand Connection community is a welcoming group of like-minded businesses with a give to gain focus. At our networking events we connect, create, and collaborate by practising introductions in small breakout groups and sharing ideas on a common theme. Between each round, you will have the opportunity to meet experts who will share valuable tips to help your business grow. You will get many opportunities to meet new business owners and fine-tune your 30-second pitch in this fun, lively, structured event on Zoom. Please have your camera, good lighting and microphone available. Practice your short introduction ahead and have a short write-up prepared to share in the chat. Bring your burning marketing questions!

Join us on a purposeful journey at the Grand Giving Conference: Purpose to Prosperity!

Speakers
Interview with Bob Burg, The Go-Giver Way
Bob Burg Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker | Coauthor “The Go-Giver” | Founder of The Go-Giver Success Alliance

The Go-Giver Way

Give exceptional value. Enjoy extraordinary results.

It is generally agreed upon that entrepreneurship is the engine that drives an economy upwards and is primarily responsible for its growth.

Entrepreneurs create jobs, bring better and more affordable products and services to the marketplace, resulting in greater societal health, overall wealth and a vastly improved standard of living. And, while we treasure the entrepreneur, one needs not start their own business in order to be one. One can be entrepreneurial within a company setting (often called “intrapreneurs”) and can lead from anywhere they happen to be positioned.

Bob Burg, coauthor of the international bestseller, The Go-Giver and a much sought-after speaker at sales and leadership conferences, is committed to inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in us all. He shows that companies both large and small that conduct their businesses “The Go-Giver Way” are not only of much greater value to their customers; they are also significantly more functional, and profitable, as well.

We’ll discuss with Bob the following:

  • Why you needn’t be an entrepreneur…to be entrepreneurial.
  • Five Laws that will bring you both personal effectiveness and professional success.
  • The difference between price and value…and why that’s so vitally important to understand.
  • One golden nugget of advice from a “drive-by mentor” totally shifted Bob’s perspective and played a big role in his success.
  • Why asking if something will make money isn’t a bad question…it’s just a bad “first question.”
  • One thing to absolutely AVOID doing when seeking out a mentor.
  • Why being a “Go-Giver” is absolutely congruent with — and even honors — human nature.
Business Giving
AI is Here: Now What?
Barbara Ingrassia President

Since ChatGPT became accessible to the public in November 2022, its popularity has spun numerous variations. It is a HOT TOPIC. There are countless webinars, workshops,  all teaching about the uses — and wonders — of ChatGPT.

The speed of the answers to prompts is amazing — like MAGIC.

But it’s important to know what’s going on behind the scenes—the MYSTERY.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • AI (ChatGPT) and copyright law: the magic AND the mystery
  • Some Best Practices for using AI (ChatGPT) safely and legally as it evolves.
  • Knowledge of basic copyright skills is more important than ever to protect your valuable content (Your GOLDMINE)
Business Education +1
Education Copyright +3
Women Are Revolutionizing Homeownership
Bobbie Wasserman Founder & CEO

Up until now women’s homeownership stories have been diffused and whispered. Single women tend to feel like outliers because they are not part of a couple. Women tend to be the unwitting victims of a centuries old societal bias that discounts women’s sensibilities and abilities when it comes to finances. 

  • 1974; a landmark year
  • Women harnessing this financial opportunity
  • The Sheconomy and Great Wealth Transfer and how will it reshape the economic landscape.
  • Women to-do's

What can you do…

What we are doing now…

The Pursuit of Happiness
Chu Tang Health & Wellness Entrepreneur

This presentation will share the secret of how to unlock the pathways to the pursuit of happiness through art and photography! It will be a visually rich & impactful event.

In 5 minutes, you will come away with:

  • A new perspective of the pursuit of happiness
  • How to sparkle your everyday
  • How to lift your life with magical moments
Health & Well-being
Mindset
Tune In & Turn On Your "It" Factor
Devin Bisanz Speaker Trainer

Everybody is captivated by a speaker with an irresistible presence - the 'it' factor. It's the #1 request for solutions Devin receives from business owners wanting to up-level their speaking presence. 

Guess what? You too, can have ‘it’! You can tune in and turn on your unique stage presence whether you’re presenting to 10 people or 10,000 people!

Get inspired by:

  • What your body language says about you on stage
  • Hook phrases that keep people on the edge of their seat
  • Hypnotic storytelling secrets
Business Education
Speaker Training Confidence +1
Host and Star in Your Own TV Show: Your Audience is Waiting for You!
Diane Forster Top TV Host & America’s Mindset Coach

The TV Industry is exploding and looking for great shows and content. I’ll share:

  • How to Stand Out and Get Noticed
  • How to Increase Your Income and Impact
  • How to Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes Most Hosts are Making
Business Entertainment & Art +2
Media
Profitable, Powerful Publicity
Dr. Richard Kaye Business Growth Strategist

While my presentation is not about speaking on the stage, nor closing the room, it is about securing, well, Profitable, Powerful Publicity. Getting on more stages, including podcasts, webinars, and radio and television.

7 Keys to Running a World-Class Business (and one thing NOT to do)
Dr. Steven Kirch Business Growth Strategist and Coach of Coaches

This presentation will focus on the fundamentals of building a world-class organization, independent of size, based on the foundation of the Rockefeller Habits.

Key takeaways:

  • It all starts with YOU! Where do you want to be in 3 years? Where does your business need to be to support that dream?
  • What forward-looking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) do you need to focus on to truly scale? (Don't drive by looking in the rear-view mirror.)
  • What Rhythm must be maintained to accelerate the entire process? Hint: weekly, quarterly, and annually

The free workbook will support a more complete set of practices

Business Marketing
Marketing Business +4
The Ripple Effect: Elevating Your Brand through Grand Giving and Word of Mouth Magic
Gaetano Caruana Founder at EarlyParrot.com

1. Giving and providing value for free is the BEST marketing and growth technique. This isn't just a theory; it's a proven strategy that has stood the test of time. By consistently offering value without expecting an immediate return, you position yourself as an authority in your field, and people naturally gravitate towards those who share valuable insights.

2. Giving grows your goodwill, making you more valuable, and allows you to charge significantly more. When your audience sees the genuine effort you put into helping them, they not only appreciate it, but they also perceive your brand as more valuable. This increased value translates into the ability to command higher prices for your products or services.

But here's the magic: 
3. Giving creates an environment that sets you up to receive referrals. When your audience is not just satisfied but genuinely delighted, they become your most effective marketing team. A business that constantly receives referrals is a business with unstoppable growth.

The Non-Icky Marketing Funnel
James Hipkin CEO, Managing Director

Marketing funnels have been around since people started calling it marketing. Recently, online marketers have been using trickery to secure leads from marketing funnels. This has given the approach a bad reputation. But it doesn't need to be this way. You can use this proven marketing technique and not feel like you need to take a shower. This talk will explain what a marketing funnel is and why it works. In the process, we'll demonstrate how the funnel can be used to attract ideal prospects and build trust through microtransactions, which leads to the ultimate goal of getting the right customers for the right reasons.

Business Manufacturing +1
Marketing Digital Marketing +11
HO’OPONOPONO Releasing The Past With Love and Acceptance
James Kawainui Native Hawaiian Healer

Contrary to popular belief, Ho’oponopono is NOT about forgiveness. Ho’oponopono means: “to correct.” It is universally understood in Hawaiian Culture as a way of resolving conflict between individuals, groups of people, or families. It was designed to restore equanimity and balance in the true spirit of unconditional love. The word Ho’oponopono did not even exist in ancient times; it was just an accepted practice used by everyone. In this presentation, James will explain the culturally correct meaning of Ho’oponopono and share with participants a roadmap to begin their own Ho’oponopono healing journey so they can find balance and harmony in their lives.

Health & Well-being Healthcare +2
Personal Development Intuition +11
How to Monetise Your Knowledge
Jennifer Branig Branig Bestselling author, Publisher, and Coach

As a savvy business owner, you possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can be your ticket to success.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to capitalize on what you know and supercharge your business's growth.

Your journey to monetizing your knowledge starts here!

3 Key takeaways:

  • Curiosity, Courage, and Commit
  • Credibility and Visibility
  • Authority
Business Family & Parenting +2
Client Attraction Lead Generation +23
On Camera Confidence: Conquer Your Fears!
Laura Doman Voice/On Camera Actor & Coach

Uncomfortable or anxious about speaking to the camera in a video, Zoom presentation, or remote interview? Or perhaps you’re not sure how to do it “right?”

In 5 minutes, you'll come away with:

  • techniques to become more comfortable in front of the camera
  • tips for speaking on camera like a pro
  • a sure-fire way to look confident on camera, even when you’re not!
Business Entertainment & Art +4
Business Personal Development +29
Customized Client Care
Laura Morrison Real Estate Professional

As a real estate professional in Metro Vancouver, I help my clients navigate the housing market every step of the way, whether someone is buying or selling real estate. I customize the experience for each client, so they feel empowered and confident, by personally tailoring my presentations and communication styles to meet my clients' needs, fostering confidence throughout the transaction.

3 Takeaways:

  • Client Commitment: Prioritize each client's specific goals and needs to their lifestyles, ensuring a tailored and empowered experience.
  • Continuous Improvement: Staying current with ongoing education, employing specialists, addressing deficiencies and maximizing sellers' returns.
  • Ethical Eco-Conscious Priorities: I act in the best interests of clients, providing thorough research, sound negotiation, and practicing environmentally friendly business practices.
You Need That Vacation!
Lynn Elena Lee Travel Concierge

When was the last time you took a vacation? 

Are you one of the 43% of small business owners or the 52% of employees who have not vacationed in over a year?  I hope not!

While economic concerns are real, so are burnout and serious health problems. 

The good news: Science shows that vacations not only eradicate stress, they also help us live a longer, happier life. 

3 Takeaways:

  • Vacations are essential for health & well being
  • Travel makes us wiser, more understanding, and more interesting
  • Vacations and travel help us live longer
Health & Well-being Travel & Adventure
Wellness Work Life Balance +1
Loving Yourself Forward
Maggie Judge Healing Explorer

Loving yourself forward does not require a wake-up call such as a life-threatening disease. It is a mindful, intentional approach to healing, navigating life, facing challenges, and adapting to change.  It involves self-reflection, prioritizing your needs, and making choices that support your well-being. Loving yourself forward is an ongoing journey of self-discovery, growth and personal success. 

Takeaways:

  • We are all healing from something… it's in the path to that healing that holds the potential for personal, positive transformation.
  • Loving yourself forward fosters self-discovery and growth
  • Intention can hold your focus and create the momentum for positive change.
Health & Well-being
Healing Love
Unleash Your Voice-path to Discovery
Maria Belanic Grief Awareness Advocate

Discover the transformative power of self-expression and compassion through journaling.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compassion through Journaling: Discover the transformative power of self-expression with journaling as your compassionate companion. Embrace your thoughts and feelings without judgment, fostering self-compassion and understanding.
  • Acknowledge and Boost Confidence: Use your journal to acknowledge your emotions, boost self-confidence, and navigate self-discovery. It's a safe space to validate your feelings and explore your unique voice.
  • Release and Evolve: Through the power of journaling, you can unlock your innermost thoughts and emotions, allowing for a release of pent-up energy. Your journal is the canvas upon which you can unleash your voice and express yourself freely.
Health & Well-being
Compassion
How to Crack the Code to Increase Your Income, Impact, and Influence!
Michelle Lee Myrter Certified and Licensed Coach and Trainer

We will crack the code to buying behavior and how to meet people where they are.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn why people buy
  • How to communicate effectively and make more of an impact
  • Get the secret to sales and relationships
The Business Benefits of Appreciation
Mike Facherty Santa Mike

Santa Mike will talk about The S.A.N.T.A. Mantra (Show Appreciation, Nurture Thoughtful Actions) and some key business benefits of showing appreciation. As a rule, it's cheaper and better to show appreciation than it is to get new clients or to recruit replacement staff.

3 Takeaways:

  • Appreciation makes your staff feel valued - this enhances loyalty,
  • Appreciation makes your customers feel valued - this enhances retention,
  • Customers who feel valued are more likely to refer friends to your business.
Business Mindset
Business Appreciation Marketing +1
Living Life From Inside Your Body
Monty Ritchings Spiritual Healing Practitioner

We have been taught from time in memorial to ignore the message from in our body. With the new energy of Aquarius we are being invited to finally listen to the communication inside us that has always been there. Here is your opportunity to learn how to live from inside your body.

3 Takeaways:

  • Coping is not a functional method for thriving in life, true safety is.
  • True safety is only possible when a person lives their life from inside their body
  • We are far more powerful as humans when we feel truly safe and in our bodies,
Finding Inner Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Radavie Riom Spirit Based Healer

Through our conditioning we have been programmed to believe that we are a biographical self.  As long as we identify with our conditioned self, it will be difficult to live as our True Self where Inner Peace resides.

  • See that your socially imposed biographical self can never find permanent peace
  • Recognize that your True Self always resides in peace in the midst of daily life.
  • Come to know your True Self
The "S" Word - Sales, The Lifeblood of Your Business
Rob Bedell Fractional VP of Sales

When you hear the word “Sales” what do you think? Let's de-mystify sales so you not only don't fear it but actually enjoy it. 

3 Takeaways:

  • Understanding what sales is.
  • Getting over the fear of sales.
  • How to find your value proposition.
How to EFFORTLESSLY Create Leads and Convert Them Into High Ticket Clients!
Steve Eriksen Founder and CEO

Join us to discover the 5 really foundational elements you need to incorporate into your business to be successful.

After having seen hundreds of coaches struggle, and having been part of an organization that trains and educates life coaches, I'll share with you what separates successful coaches from those who continue to struggle to make a living from their coaching business.

Business Marketing +2
Internet Communication +12
Refine, Define, Shine: Simplifying Your Business Niche Selection
Terra Bohlmann Business Coach + Online Trainer

Terra Bohlmann will share how to pinpoint your business niche to maximize your impact, increase your authority, and attract new clients. When you have a clear niche, your messaging is simplified which helps you serve more clients and people can easily refer you. In this presentation, you'll learn how to:

  • REFINE your business niche to provide crystal-clear direction to make you the go-to expert in your field.
  • DEFINE your niche strategically to help solve the problems of your future clients easily and effortlessly.
  • SHINE in your niche as a focused authority to get more referrals and make a bigger impact in the world.

If you are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling empowered, you'll love this presentation. 

Business
Marketing Strategy Business Coaching +1
Solve the Challenge of Finding New Clients by Creating Your Own Trusted Referral Team
Thomas Gay CEO

Want more clients… the easy way? Then build your own Trusted Referral Team!

Join us to learn:

  • Why a team will solve the challenge of finding new business.
  • That it can be done in only about 15–20 minutes a day.
  • How to attract the exact right people to your team.
  • The secret to leading your referral team to get great results.
Upgrade Your Mindset for A Lifetime of Success
Tippy Missick Neuro-Fitness Expert

How upgrading my teenage mindset became a life-changer in my entrepreneurial journey. With over 47 years in Fitness, Tippy discovered that a simple mindset change lead to her successful career as a Fitness Pioneer! You will learn about her 5 keys to embrace your unique brain and become a successful entrepreneur!

Health & Well-being
Holistic Health Mental Health +2