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SUMMARY:Master Your Meetings: How Leaders Run Rooms\, Not Just Run Through Agendas with Quinn Conyers
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nA half‑day\, high‑impact training with Quinn Conyers for executives\, founders\, and leaders who are requested or required to host\, moderate\, and facilitate meetings—so they’re engaging\, efficient\, and unforgettable.\n\nFriday\, October 9\n9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CT (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)\nBonus: Q&A with Quinn from 12:00–12:30 p.m.\nIn-person or live virtual option\nCapacity: Limited to ~50 in-person seats (plus virtual)\n\nWhy This Training\, Why Now\nMost leaders are thrown into moderating panels\, running town halls\, or leading board meetings with zero formal facilitation training. \nThey’ve taken a public speaking course or a workshop on executive presence\, but no one ever showed them how to: \n\nDesign and run a meeting that keeps people engaged\, not tuned out\nBalance voices in the room so no one dominates and no one disappears\nAsk better questions in fireside chats and panels\nMove a group from discussion to decisions—without endless follow-up meetings\nMake sure people follow through on what they committed to\n\nMaster Your Meetings fills that gap. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDesign meetings that have a clear purpose and outcome—so every invite makes sense and every minute counts.\nOpen and close meetings like a pro MC\, with energy\, clarity\, and confidence.\nFacilitate conversations that aren’t awkward or flat\, using simple structures and prompts that work with any group.\nRun panels and fireside chats that don’t flop\, including how to ask better questions\, manage time\, and highlight your panelists.\nUse icebreakers and interaction intentionally\, not just as filler.\nAssign clear next steps and follow-ups so people know exactly what they owe by when—and you’re not chasing deliverables later.\nHandle common “meeting disasters” in the moment: the over-talker\, the side conversations\, the silent room\, the derailed agenda.\n\nWho This Is For\nThis training is designed for leaders who are: \n\nRequested or required to run meetings\, town halls\, retreats\, panels\, or fireside chats\nC‑suite executives and senior leaders\nDirectors\, managers\, and team leads\nNonprofit executives\, board chairs\, and committee leaders\nFounders and small business owners with teams or advisory boards\nAssociation and chapter leaders (including NSA leaders nationwide)\n\nIf you’ve ever thought: \n\n“Why did they ask that VP to moderate this panel?”\n“We keep having meetings about the last meeting.”\n“I wish our leaders knew how to run an engaging room.”\n\n…this session is for you or your team. \nFormat & Agenda\nFormat: \n\nHigh-energy\, interactive training led by Quinn Conyers\nMix of teaching\, live demos\, and practice\nIn-person experience in New Orleans with live virtual access for remote attendees\n\nAgenda (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) \n\n8:30–9:00 a.m. – Doors open\, coffee\, networking\n9:00–9:20 a.m. – Welcome + What “Master Your Meetings” Really Means\n9:20–10:05 a.m. – Designing Meetings That Get Results (Purpose\, Agenda\, Outcomes)\n10:05–10:20 a.m. – Break + Micro Networking\n10:20–11:05 a.m. – Facilitation & Moderation Skills for Leaders\n11:05–11:40 a.m. – Live Practice + Real-Time Coaching\n11:40–12:00 p.m. – From Discussion to Decisions: Follow-Through That Sticks\n12:00–12:30 p.m. (Bonus) – Q&A with Quinn (optional in-depth questions)\n\nInvestment & Registration\nBecause this is a beta offering and the very first run with NSA New Orleans/Gulf Coast\, we’re offering special launch pricing:\nEarly Bird (Through Sept 18) \n\nNSA Members: $149\nNon-Members: $249\n\nStandard Registration \n\nNSA Members: $199\nNon-Members: $299\n\nIn-Person and Virtual: \n\nSame investment\, whether you join in the room or virtually.\nVirtual attendees will join live and may also receive access to the recording.\n\nFAQ\nIs this public speaking training?\nNo. This is not a general public speaking or “stage presence” workshop. It’s specifically about facilitation\, moderation\, and running meetings that work. \nIs this only for seasoned speakers or NSA members?\nNo. It’s for any leader who runs meetings—whether you’re in a company\, nonprofit\, association\, or your own business. \nCan my company cover this with our learning & development budget?\nYes. This is ideal for L&D\, professional development\, leadership\, and training budgets. \nIs there a virtual option?\nYes. The training will be streamed live with the same pricing as in-person. \nWill there be follow-up support?\nWe’ll share recommended follow-up actions and resources to help you apply what you learn inside your next meeting. \n  \nAbout Quinn\nQuinn Conyers transforms average events into EPIC experiences as a professional event emcee\, TEDx Speaker\, and compelling keynote speaker. As a 2 time author and visibility expert\, Quinn teaches bold business owners\, especially women\, how to Turn Conversations into Clients using the power of their voice\, visibility\, and verbal branding so they can stick out and not blend in. \nA proud alumna of Howard University. Quinn holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Communications\, solidif ying her expertise in commanding the crowd on any virtual or in person stage. \nShe has been trusted by global brands including PayPal\, Nike\, Visa\, the United Nations\, Amazon’s Black Employee Network\, and several Chambers of Commerce to speak\, serve as event emcee\, or energize audiences from the stage. Her unique ability to verbalize her value has allowed her to win and coach others to win close to $500\,000 in pitch competitions. Quinn truly takes pride in showing speakers and business owners how to leverage their voice as a marketing strategy\, lead generation tool\, funding source\, and revenue stream for accelerated business growth. \nQuinn’s expertise has earned her the honor of being an AT&T Dream in Black Future Maker\, a content creator for Foot Locker\, and a featured expert in dozens of national media outlets\, including Black Enterprise\, Good Morning Washington\, FOX\, and Essence magazine. She has also graced the cover of 3 magazines\, further amplif ying her status as a trailblazing voice in business\, communication\, and verbal branding. \nAs a member of the National Speakers Association and Black Speakers Network\, Quinn is recognized as a leading voice in the event industry\, blending her roles as a TEDx Speaker\, keynote speaker\, and expert event emcee. Her unique ability to activate every attendee from start to finish makes her the secret weapon behind conferences that want their attendees to rave\, return\, and build relevant relationships. \nWhether she’s delivering her signature keynote\, “Turn Conversations into Clients\,” taking the TEDx stage\, or hosting multi-day conferences\, Quinn’s mission is simple yet powerful: transform average events into EPIC experiences. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nRegister\n\n\n                \n                        \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n                        X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        Can you attend?*\n			\n					\n					Yes\, I'll be there in person\n			\n			\n					\n					Please send me the Virtual Meeting Information\n			How would you like to pay for the 10/09/2026 Master Your Meetings  workshop?*Early Bird (Through Sept 18)\n			\n					\n					Member - $149\n			\n			\n					\n					Non-Member - $249\n			Discount Code*How did you hear about this event?\n			\n					\n					NSANO Website\n			\n			\n					\n					NSANO Email Newsletter\n			\n			\n					\n					Social Media\n			\n			\n					\n					Friend\n			\n			\n					\n					Other\n			Social media (please specify):*Comments and/or questionsDiscount\n					\n					\n						Price:\n						\n					\n					\n				Total\n							\n						\n         Submit
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LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002
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