Professional Training & Speaking
We educate teams. We speak at conferences. We help you do the same.
Conference presentations, lunch and learn programs, speaker preparation and professional training for organizations across Alberta that want to communicate with clarity and confidence.
The organizations that earn credibility are the ones teaching the room, not sitting in it. We help you get to the front.
What We Offer
Training and speaking built from field experience
We don't lecture from slides we found online. Every session draws from real infrastructure projects, real stakeholder dynamics and real communications challenges across Alberta.
Conference & Keynote Speaking
We present at industry conferences, association events and professional development gatherings on topics spanning stakeholder engagement, infrastructure communications, crisis preparedness and technical translation. We've spoken at engineering conferences, municipal association events and construction industry gatherings across Western Canada.
Keynotes, breakouts, panels or workshops
Lunch & Learn Programs
Free 60-minute sessions for engineering firms, architecture firms, contractors and municipalities investing in professional development. Practical strategies on stakeholder engagement, project communications and risk communication. We come to you, deliver a session worth your team's time and leave you with resources to act on.
In-person or virtual / 60 minutes
Speaker Preparation & Coaching
Preparing to present at a conference, appear on a panel or deliver a talk to a room full of people who know your field? We help you develop your message, sharpen your delivery and walk in prepared. We work with executives, technical experts and project leaders who want to present with confidence.
One-on-one or team sessions
Crisis Communications Workshops
Build capacity to respond when real incidents emerge. We cover crisis planning, rapid response frameworks, spokesperson preparation and stakeholder coordination under pressure. Includes realistic tabletop simulations where teams work through unfolding scenarios with live decision points.
Half-day, full-day or multi-session
Custom Training Programs
Multi-day intensives, embedded project training, team capacity building over several months and industry-specific content for organizations with particular challenges. Every program is scoped to your team, your sector and your communications context.
Scoped to your organization
Podcast Guest Appearances
Share your expertise on our InfraSound Podcast or The Message Gets Through. We also prepare executives for guest appearances on other industry podcasts with coaching on message delivery, storytelling and audio presence.
Our shows or yours
Speaking Topics
What we present on
We speak on topics we've lived. Every presentation is grounded in project experience. Here's a sample of what we bring to your stage or your boardroom.
Stakeholder Engagement & Infrastructure
- Stakeholder engagement for complex infrastructure projects
- Communications that keep projects on track
- Managing opposition on high-profile developments
- Community relations for long-term construction
- Indigenous consultation and building respectful relationships
- Translating engineering for public audiences
Communications Strategy & Crisis
- Crisis communications: preparing before it hits
- Reputation management for public-facing projects
- Strategic communications planning for complex organizations
- Integrating communications into project management
- Communications risk management for technical projects
- Social media response at speed with strategic thinking
Speaker Preparation
Presenting at a conference? Walk in ready.
You know your subject. But knowing your material and delivering it well to a room are different skills. We work with executives, engineers, scientists and project leaders to prepare for conference presentations, panel discussions, standing committee appearances and public-facing talks.
Our approach is built around two fundamentals: thought and theater. Thought is the strategic work. Knowing your message, anticipating tough questions and understanding your audience well enough to meet them where they are. Theater is the delivery. Presence, vocal control, pacing and the ability to look composed even when someone asks a question you didn't expect.
- Message development and narrative structure
- Stage presence and delivery coaching
- Q&A preparation and bridging techniques
- Practice runs with video feedback
- Panel discussion and moderation prep
Glenn Kubish leads our speaker preparation work. His background spans CTV Edmonton, ATB Financial and the City of Edmonton. He's spent 25+ years on both sides of the microphone.
Featured Session
Stakeholder Engagement to Drive Project Success
A practical, field-tested session for infrastructure, construction and land development teams. Built for engineers, architects and contractors who manage stakeholder-facing work and want to reduce the risks that poor communication creates.
- How early engagement reduces project risk
- The communication breakdowns that cause delays and disputes
- Documentation strategies that protect your team
- Real examples from public infrastructure projects in Alberta
Recent Speaking Engagements
Presenting at industry events across Alberta
We've presented at industry conferences, association events and delivered lunch and learn sessions for engineering firms throughout Alberta.
Infrastructure Partners Conference
Canada West Conference
Who Benefits
Organizations and professionals across sectors
Whether your team is presenting at a national conference or preparing for a public hearing, we match the program to the room and the audience.
Municipal & Government
Elected officials, city managers, reeves, councillors and communications staff preparing for public appearances and council presentations.
Infrastructure & Construction
Project teams, engineers and contractors who need to communicate project details clearly to communities, stakeholders and decision-makers.
Engineering & Consulting
Engineers, architects, planners and consultants who present at industry events or translate complex work for non-technical audiences.
Federal & Provincial Agencies
Spokespersons, program managers and public engagement staff working within government processes and public scrutiny.
Energy & Industrial
Executives and community relations teams presenting to regulators, community groups and industry conferences.
Associations & Non-Profits
Executive directors, board members and program managers who represent organizations at events, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
Our Podcasts
Thought leadership in long-form audio
Two shows. One digs deep into how infrastructure gets built in Canada. The other delivers practical communications advice in under 15 minutes.
InfraSound Podcast
Long-form conversations with engineers, project managers, municipal officials and industry leaders about real projects, lessons learned and how infrastructure gets built despite obstacles. Episodes run 30 to 60 minutes.
Listen to InfraSound →The Message Gets Through
Quick-hit communications insights covering stakeholder engagement, crisis communications and technical translation. 10 to 15 minutes per episode. Built for busy professionals who need practical advice without the time commitment.
Listen to TMGT →Ready to bring us in?
Whether you need a speaker for your next conference, a lunch and learn for your team or coaching before a big presentation, the conversation starts here.
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