By Tim Collins
Stephanie Staples is an interesting woman.
SheBԪַs slept in an igloo when it was 40 below and has worked briefly as a runway model, a clown and a mascot (a pelican in a very hot suit).
She canBԪַt go underwater without plugging her nose and, while at school, was picked last for every sport she ever played.
She is also a contributing author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, has written a novel, and is a contributing writer, a radio personality and a digital and online content creator.
In 2013, Staples was awarded the highest designation in the speaking industry, becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). That award, conferred by the National Speakers Association is the international speaking professionalBԪַs measure of competence.
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Her latest presentation, entitled Love, Laughter and the BԪַTryBԪַ Angle is a unique blend of storytelling, audience interaction, practical tools, and maybe even a little music. Audiences are left feeling equipped to improve the quality of their lives and, by extension, the quality of the world.
Staples characterizes the evening as a call to action and, judging from the overwhelmingly positive response to her BԪַEvening of InspirationBԪַ event in 2022, it is likely to hit the mark.
BԪַSpeaking, I discovered, allowed me to share my message and help many more people than I could with personal coaching BԪַ I can BԪַcoachBԪַ from the stage and make a significant impact on more people than I ever could coaching one-to-one,BԪַ Staples said.
Love, Laughter and the BԪַTryBԪַ Angle will take the stage at SidneyBԪַs Mary Winspear Centre on Jan. 26. Tickets starting at $45.15 are available at .