What will I gain from attending?

You’ll learn: How to confidently start and structure cold calls Techniques to handle rejection professionally Communication strategies used in real-world business settings Skills that apply to networking, interviews, and client outreach

Will this help with careers outside of sales?

Absolutely. Cold calling builds transferable skills like confidence, persuasion, resilience, and professional communication — valuable in finance, accounting, consulting, and leadership roles.

Cold-Calling Workshop Tickets, Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Name: Cold-Calling Workshop
Start: 2026-01-29T17:30:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-29T18:30:00-08:00
Location: Vancouver Island University

Overview

An event designed to help students build confidence, sharpen communication skills, and learn practical outreach strategies.

Cold calling is a skill that extends far beyond sales, it’s about confidence, communication, and handling rejection professionally.

Join the BSA and CPABC for an interactive Cold Calling Workshop with Professor Paul Cleaver, where you’ll learn how to approach cold calls strategically, communicate clearly under pressure, and turn uncomfortable conversations into opportunities.

This workshop is ideal for students interested in sales, finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, or any career that involves client interaction. Whether you’re preparing for internships, job applications, networking, or future client-facing roles, the skills covered in this session will give you a strong professional edge.

📍 Location: Building 210, Room 245
📅 Date: January 29
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🤝 Hosted by: BSA × CPABC

An event designed to help students build confidence, sharpen communication skills, and learn practical outreach strategies.

Cold calling is a skill that extends far beyond sales, it’s about confidence, communication, and handling rejection professionally.

Join the BSA and CPABC for an interactive Cold Calling Workshop with Professor Paul Cleaver, where you’ll learn how to approach cold calls strategically, communicate clearly under pressure, and turn uncomfortable conversations into opportunities.

This workshop is ideal for students interested in sales, finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, or any career that involves client interaction. Whether you’re preparing for internships, job applications, networking, or future client-facing roles, the skills covered in this session will give you a strong professional edge.

📍 Location: Building 210, Room 245
📅 Date: January 29
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🤝 Hosted by: BSA × CPABC

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1 hour
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Vancouver Island University

900 Fifth Street

Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5

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