OG & SpinUp Present: Corporate Communications Workshop with Adam Lazarus
SpinUp and Ontario Genomics BioCreate are pleased to partner with Corporate Speech Consultants (CSC) to offer this highly-interactive, three-hour training program, followed by a networking reception with generous support from Torys LLP.
Date: July 23, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (workshop); 4:00pm – 5:30pm (reception)
Location: Torys LLP, 79 Wellington St. W #3300, Toronto, ON M5K 1N2
Workshop Description: Led by CSC coach Adam Lazarus, attendees will learn the key elements of communication to inspire audiences of all sizes, be they in-person, on the telephone or virtual. The training engages all learners, from the shy to the expert speaker, arming them with practical tools and techniques for use in all speaking settings. Participants will leave the course with concrete skills that will elevate and enhance their presentation and communication.
Key takeaways include:
- Insight into non-verbal cues and how they shape your message
- Guidance for impromptu speaking and active listening
- Proven techniques to plan, structure, and deliver clear, compelling presentations
- Tools to command attention from the very first minute
- Strategies for increasing confidence, presence, and vocal impact
Following the workshop, we invite you to stay for a cocktail reception from 4:00pm-5:30pm with SpinUp and BioCreate companies, partners, investors and ecosystem peers on the 33rd floor of the Torys office tower. Refreshments will be provided during the workshop and reception.
* Please note the workshop is open to SpinUp and BioCreate member companies only. Due to limited space availability, we kindly request that you limit registration to one (1) team member per company. Additional team members are welcome to join the reception following the workshop from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Please have additional guests register separately for the reception here.
About Corporate Speech Consultants (CSC)
At CSC, our team of academically trained consultants can elevate your public speaking and prepare you to achieve your goals. We tailor our services to each client’s needs through personalized training and interactive seminars for executive teams. Our purpose is to help you to present yourself in a polished, dynamic way so your message is engaging and clearly understood.
Meet the Speaker
Adam Lazarus is an internationally acclaimed instructor and corporate speech consultant who is widely known for his ability to motivate and support his clients, hone their communication skills, and promote the confidence they need to bring their messages to life.
Adam is driven by a creative spark. He works with the world’s leading visionary thinkers and artists in board rooms, on film sets, and on stages across the globe to help them reach the next level in their leadership roles. As an award-winning theatre practitioner, he brings the art of stagecraft into the boardroom. This helps his clients tap into their authentic voice and captivate audiences with newfound confidence.
In addition to his consulting work, Adam teaches at the University of Toronto and at the National Theatre School of Canada. He holds an honours degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and University of Leeds in England and a certificate of Education from L’Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France.
