My life took an abrupt turn following cancer treatment in 2014. I left her career as a Chartered Professional Accountant and began sharing the lessons I learned from life – heavily influenced by the majesty and nobility of the horses I shares my life with. We work together to help people unbridle their own brilliance.
My heartfelt desire is to share my messages (and those from the horses), and I am always on the lookout for information that will allow me to develop my speaking skills. I learned of Ignite Talks through a webinar, and looked for an opportunity to speak at an Ignite event. There were none licensed for Calgary and area, so I applied and Ignite Foothills was born.
The mission of Ignite Foothills (and Ignite Calgary to follow) is:
Ignite Foothills will showcase and develop the speaking talent resident in the southern Alberta area by providing a forum for speakers to share their message in a fun and fast format, thereby entertaining and educating the audience.
I hope you will share this mission, and feel inspired to share this opportunity with those who may be interested in being a speaker, sponsor or spectator for this first Ignite Talks in Alberta. I am so very grateful for the people who share this vision and are helping to make it a reality.
Jocelyn Hastie
Lead Organizer, Ignite Foothills
2 thoughts on “Why I Applied for an Ignite License”
You have opened up another avenue for sharing and educating. We are all better global citizens when communication happens. Another ripple in the pond is about to happen!
Thanks for leading this Jocelyn – a noble cause – nothing builds confidence and self-esteem better than being able to express ourselves in front of others – fantastic idea and great way to give back to inspire others, either by speaking, sponsoring or just coming out to listen to everyone’s story – everyone has a story to share