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I learned the WIMPS Formula from a hiring manager at a downtown corporate toastmasters club. It's easy, effective, and important.
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I learned this trick when I first moved to Vancouver and got a ob knocking doors. The SEE factor works one-on-one, or for large groups.
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When I train speakers I don't get into theory until you understand speaking. Theory will hold you back, practice exercise will move you forward. I know this for a fact!
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Every speaker should know about power poses and body language. It is THE MOST IMPORTANT aspect of being a great speaker.
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Devin has fantastic energy and always brings enthusiasm and encouragement to the classroom. His feedback is constructive and insightful, shared from his experiences giving speeches himself and instructing.
-Karen Sam Leong (HR Manager)
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Master Trainer
In 2010, I (Devin Bisanz) joined Toastmasters International and fell in love with public speaking. BUT, nobody laughed at my jokes. Whaaat?!?
I took my video camera to interview motivational speakers like 'Skid Row to CEO' Joe Roberts & friends.
It wasn't enough information so I read books on public speaking and joke writing. That helped, I became an NLP Master Practitioner plus Social and Emotional Development Coach. Hmmmmm, looking up. I competed in International Speech Competitions, delivered 999 speeches, and blam! I had a speaking resume four feet long.
My mentor, Brad Marko, coerced me into his speech craft where we trained city hall staff, and air-cadets. We produced a national speech competition winner. Good times. Today I have a world class speaker training program and 30 more speech champions. The best part is that you don't need an audience to master this skill, but you'll want one when we are done! I can help you find that too.
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“Devin is an energetic, inspirational speaking coach who has great skills in developing stage presence and dramatic timing. He is encouraging, interactive, and gives useful feedback to speakers. When working with Devin, we felt that he really cared about the growth of each of the speakers.”
— TedX Gleneagle committee
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My Books
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Course Feedback
"Great experience"
"If you haven't taken this program, you should"
"Funny, entertaining, motivational, inspiring, engaging"
"Good instructor who always led by example"
"Devin is awesome"
"Loads of fun and laughs"
It was fun and amazing. I looked forward to hearing everyone's story"
"I gained confidence"
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YOUR GREATEST POTENTIAL
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