BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSA New Orleans - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nsaneworleans.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSA New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083005 CREATED:20260420T153056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T174841Z UID:1277-1778317200-1778326200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:The Speaker's Edge: Your Path to More Speaking Engagements with Chuck Gallagher\, CSP DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nWHAT IF YOU COULD BOOK MORE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS BY FOLLOWING A PROVEN PATH?\nWhat Makes “The Speaker’s Edge” Different?\nThis workshop is built on real-world insights and proven strategies that work in today’s speaking industry. \nHere’s what you’ll experience: \n\nLearn What Works: Discover the exact daily actions that successful speakers use to connect with meeting professionals and get hired.\nMaster Content Creation: Build written and video content that captures attention\, resonates with your audience\, and gets you noticed by decision-makers.\nLeverage Al and Marketing Tools: From email campaigns to direct mail and platforms like Substack and Scoop.it\, you’ll learn how to maximize your visibility.\nWalk Away with a Plan: You won’t just learn-you’ll leave with a step-by step\, personalized plan that\, when applied\, puts your name in front of thousands of meeting professionals actively hiring speakers.\n\nWhy This Workshop? Why Now?\nBecause I know how it feels to want more-to see others succeeding and wonder how they’re doing it. \nI’ve been there. And now\, I want to help YOU achieve the success you deserve. \nWhether you’re just starting out or you’ve been speaking for years\, this workshop is your chance to light a fire under your business. \nAbout Chuck Gallagher\, CSP\nEthics in the workplace is a serious matter\, but talking about it doesn’t have to be “business as usual.” Chuck Gallagher learned a lesson about ethics\, choices and consequences the hard way —but now he shares his experience so that others don’t have to. \nYou may have seen Chuck on television\, or heard him on CNN\, CBS or NPR radio programs. His business insights are sought after for his strong position on ethics and ethical leadership. Chuck’s focus is business —but his passion is empowering others. His unique presentations on Business Ethics clearly demonstrate he brings something to the platform that isn’t often found in typical business speakers. Chuck’s personal experience in building businesses and sales teams while leading companies provides a practical and powerful framework for ethical success. \nCurrently COO of a national company and former Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing for a public company\, Chuck may have found a sales niche early on in life selling potholders door to door\, or convincing folks to fund a record album of his musical performance at age 16 (and yes those were the days when an album was made of vinyl)\, but it was the school of hard knocks that provided a fertile training ground for Chuck’s lessons in success. Described as creative\, insightful\, captivating\, and a person that “connects the dots” between behavior\, choices and success\, Chuck gives his clients what they need to turn concepts into actions and actions into results. \nIn the middle of a rising career\, Chuck lost everything because he made some bad choices. He has since rebuilt his career and his life back to immense success. With more vulnerability than the average keynoter\, Chuck shares with his audiences his life journey\, the consequences of his unethical choices\, and how life gives you second chances when you make the right choices. In fact\, Chuck’s new book\, SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Adversity into pportunity\, has received numerous endorsements and has been described as one of those are books that effectively bridges the gap between personal accountability and business success. \nWith Chuck you have an industry professional sharing practical tested and time proven methods that can enhance personal and professional performance. What Chuck shares in his presentations\, whether training\, keynotes or consulting\, are understandings of not only “how to”\, but also “what motivates behavior” – behavior of individuals that can create personal and professional success. \nOn a nationwide basis\, Chuck has helped countless individuals on their journey to success! So here’s the question: Do you want your personal performance or your company’s performance to improve? If so\, Chuck offers a “real world” practical approach to improving your understanding of how to achieve ethical choices! Now is the time to book Chuck and take the steps needed to improve yourself and grow your business\, thereby achieving your success! And yes\, Chuck’s programs are GREAT FUN! He’ll have your audience asking for more and knowing that what is discussed today will yield results tomorrow! \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckgallagher/ \n  \nAttendees are encouraged to bring laptops or tablets for live AI applications.\n  \nLOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU 3131 North I-10 Service RoadMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \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 05/09/2026 NSANO workshop?*\n \n \n Non-Member - $47 (PayPal)\n \n \n \n Member - Free\n \n \n \n I have a discount code\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 URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/chuck-gallagher/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NSA_2026_05May_EventGraphic_FINAL01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083005 CREATED:20260327T144013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130124Z UID:1250-1775898000-1775907000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Shift Happens. So Does AI: Real Tools for Speakers Who Are Done Guessing with James Feldman\, CSP DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nKicking us off\, an intro by Rachel Avery on how New Orleans & Company works with speakers for NOLA conferences.\n You’ve heard the AI hype. You’ve probably tried a tool or two. And you’re still not sure if any of it is actually moving the needle for your speaking business. \nJames Feldman\, CSP\, was in the same place. Then he stopped chasing AI trends and started using AI the way a speaker actually works – and everything shifted. \nIn this hands-on session\, James cuts through the noise and gives you the exact frameworks\, prompts\, and systems he uses to book more\, prep faster\, and deliver measurably better results for clients. \nNo theory. No fluff. Just tools you can use before your flight home. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA 90-day AI action roadmap built for speakers\, trainers\, and coaches\nProven prompt systems for marketing\, proposals\, and content creation\nAutomation workflows that free up time without sacrificing your voice\nReal business case studies – outcomes you can replicate and report to clients\nConfidence that you’re not behind anymore\n\nJames also brings chocolates. Consider that your first takeaway. \n  \n  \n \n About Rachel Avery\nDirector of Convention Services & Events\, New Orleans & Company \nRachel Avery has proudly served as the Director of Convention Services & Events with New Orleans & Company since 2015. Born outside of Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, Rachel moved to Phoenix\, Arizona in 2000\, where she began her career in hospitality with the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau as a member of the Sales team from 2000-2004. \nIn 2004\, Rachel relocated to New Orleans\, where she joined the sales team at the Radisson Hotel/Park Plaza Hotel before finding her true calling: Convention Services. In 2007\, she joined New Orleans & Company and quickly discovered her passion for supporting clients and showcasing the city’s world-renowned hospitality. Rising through the department\, she now leads a team of 11 talented women\, fostering excellence at every turn. \nConvention Services at New Orleans & Company plays a critical role in supporting clients from the moment they make contact to the time the last delegate departs. Rachel and her team connect planners with venues and resources across the city\, coordinate efficient site visits\, and manage complex logistics to ensure every meeting delivers an authentic New Orleans experience. \nRachel is recognized as the planner’s expert in New Orleans. Whether organizing a second-line parade\, a fun-run\, organizing transportation routes or other complex logistics\, Rachel has the expertise to bring a client’s vision to life. She collaborates closely with member partners across the hospitality community to ensure every meeting attendee experiences the best of New Orleans. \nOften finding herself in a teaching role\, Rachel uses her deep institutional knowledge\, patience\, and genuine care for people to guide both clients and colleagues through the dynamic meetings industry. Her ability to combine these strengths with the unique hospitality New Orleans is known for makes her a driving force behind the city’s reputation as a premier meetings destination. \nNow in her 18th year with New Orleans & Company\, Rachel’s dedication\, expertise\, and passion continue to leave a lasting impact on the clients she serves and the community she represents. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n\nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/james-feldman/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-6.50.02-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083005 CREATED:20260220T202122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T221020Z UID:1237-1773478800-1773487800@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Capture the Engagement - From Onstage to Online with Kara D. Kelley DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nIf your last keynote didn’t produce photos and short clips you’re proud to post\, that’s not a “photo problem.” It’s a revenue problem. In 2026\, your on stage presence needs to live beyond the ballroom. This session shows how to make sure every event creates usable\, credibility building content\, not just applause. \nKara Kelley is a working speaker who also captures content for speakers. She takes you behind the lens and shows how small\, intentional choices on stage determine whether your visuals become premium marketing assets or forgettable files. You’ll learn how aligning the stage setup\, technology\, and delivery – along with small\, intentional choices in movement\, timing\, and audience interaction – can make even modest venues produce content that reflects a top-tier platform. \nNext\, we shift from engagement capture to conversion. Kara outlines practical ways to select\, package\, and deploy event media to build authority\, maintain consistent visibility\, and improve how you’re discovered in an AI-driven search landscape. \nThis is a visibility strategy session for professional speakers at every level who want each keynote to work twice – once for the people in the room\, and again for the decision makers who find you afterward. \nKey Takeaways:\n\nRecognize the on-stage behaviors that prevent photographers from capturing marketable images (and how to adjust delivery without losing authenticity).\nUse staging\, movement\, and audience engagement in ways that produce usable video clips\, not chaotic footage that can’t be repurposed.\nBuild a “shot list” to collaborate more effectively with event photographers and AV teams to ensure your best material is actually captured.\nRepurpose one speaking engagement into weeks of strategic content without feeling performative or promotional.\n\nAbout Kara\nKara D. Kelley\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, is a nationally-recognized HR strategist\, speaker\, facilitator\, and CEO of Clinical HR. She works with healthcare leaders to turn complex people challenges into practical business strategies that strengthen culture\, reduce risk\, and improve performance. \nA committed member of the National Speakers Association since 2021\, Kara actively serves the speaking community through leadership and mentorship. Her roles have included Chapter President\, Chapter Leadership Committee member\, Co-Chair of NSA Millennials+ community group\, and New Member Cohort Advisor. \nKara has been capturing moments for more than 15+ years and has a particular passion for providing photography and videography support to fellow speakers and performers. Known among her peers as the unofficial photographer – or\, “speaker with a camera\,” as she likes to say – Kara  is always willing to lend a lens in support of community groups and attendees at NSA conferences\, documenting the connections and experiences that make the event memorable. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/kara-kelley/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NSA_2026_03Mar_EventGraphic_FINAL01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260511T083005 CREATED:20260119T152559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T152717Z UID:1228-1771545600-1771804799@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:NSA Thrive 2026 DESCRIPTION:NSA New Orleans will not be having our regular NSA monthly meeting. NSA Thrive is coming to New Orleans! \nClick Here to Register » URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/nsa-thrive-2026/ LOCATION:Hilton New Orleans Riverside ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-19-at-9.25.41-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083005 CREATED:20260106T203141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T173905Z UID:1221-1768035600-1768044600@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Building Your Speaker Business Strong in 2026 with Thom Singer\, CSP DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nRegardless of if you are a seasoned speaker\, or a new speaker…. the world of speaking is going through changes.\nAnd being aware of the ups and downs of a long-term speaking business will keep you growing in any economy. Every speaker faces setbacks – whether it’s a changing market\, a career slowdown\, a personal challenge\, or a global pandemic that disrupts momentum. The real question isn’t if a rough patch will happen\, but how to bounce back stronger. \nThis is a session that dives into the essential strategies for building a speaking business with confidence\, clarity\, and a fresh game plan. Learn how to reposition for today’s market\, re-engage past clients and industry connections without feeling desperate\, and create a more profitable\, resilient business model that isn’t solely dependent on speaking fees. Whether starting over or preparing for future shifts\, this session provides the tools to thrive\, not just survive. \nWho is Thom Singer\, CSP?\nThom Singer\, CSP\, has spent over 19 years as a professional speaker\, delivering more than 1\,000 presentations for companies\, associations\, and conferences. Known for his expertise in human interaction\, business relationships\, and reputation-building\, Thom has built a career on stage that blends humor\, storytelling\, and actionable content. \nLike many in our profession\, Thom’s speaking business was deeply impacted by the pandemic. With his referral-driven pipeline nearly wiped out\, he faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding from the ground up. Instead of giving up\, he doubled down\, taking on a leadership role as CEO of a nonprofit\, sharpening his brand\, expanding his revenue streams\, and staying connected to the speaking world while reinventing his business for a new era. \nToday\, Thom is once again on stages (45 presentations in 2025)\, consulting with organizations\, and guiding business professionals through their own journeys. \nHe’s a longtime member of NSA\, founding host of the “Speakernomics” podcast (and back in the host chair some of the time in 2026)\, and someone who believes that reinvention is easier when you surround yourself with good people who have your back (and vise versa). \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/thom-singer/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NSA_2026_01Jan_EventGraphic_FINAL01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250505T153100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T152611Z UID:1149-1765620000-1765627200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:NSANO Holiday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nCome join us as we celebrate a joyous holiday season and network with members and guests. We encourage you to bring a guest. We will be serving mimosas and hors d’oeuvres.  RSVP early so we can get a headcount for food and drinks.\n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/holiday-celebration/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NSA_2025_12Dec_EventGraphic_Sample01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20251019T181149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T114346Z UID:1198-1762592400-1762601400@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Past President’s Meeting DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nJoin us in November for a special NSANO chapter meeting featuring a panel of Past Chapter Presidents\, each bringing years of wisdom\, expertise\, and proven success in the speaking profession. This interactive panel will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly and gain insights from leaders who have walked the path of professional speaking at the highest levels. In addition\, we are honored to welcome Dr. Samuel Jones\, CSP\, who will share his expertise and inspiration in a featured keynote presentation you won’t want to miss! \nDr. Samuel Jones\, CSP\nDr. Samuel Jones\, CSP is a highly sought-after professional speaker\, award-winning entrepreneur\, author\, and certified success coach. Based in Mississippi\, Dr. Jones is best known for equipping leaders with his proven Momentum Mindset® system. This transformative approach enables leaders to prevent burnout\, navigate change with confidence\, and capitalize on cultural challenges as opportunities for leadership growth. \nWith a diverse background as both a retired educator and a successful entrepreneur\, Dr. Jones provides a unique blend of insights and inspiration at every step he takes. In addition to his professional accomplishments\, he serves as Superintendent of Sunday School and Associate Pastor at Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Richton\, MS. \nDr. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a master’s degree in public relations from the University of Southern Mississippi\, as well as a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University. He also holds the distinguished CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional) designation\, recognized worldwide as the standard of excellence in the speaking profession. \nAbove all\, Dr. Jones is a dedicated husband to Mrs. Sarah Clark\, LPC\, and is passionate about helping leaders reach their full potential—personally\, professionally\, and spiritually. \nSee Dr. Samuel Jones\, CSP – full bio here \nMomentum Mindset® for Speakers: Elevate Your Impact Beneath the Surface\nIn the business of speaking\, motivation gets you started—but momentum keeps you growing. Many professional speakers find themselves stuck in cycles of reinvention\, inconsistent bookings\, or burnout because they operate on the surface of performance rather than the depth of purpose. \nIn this engaging\, story-driven\, and transformational session\, Dr. Samuel Jones\, CSP—speaker\, author\, and creator of the Momentum Mindset® Framework—will help you explore what’s beneath the surface of your speaking business. Using his signature Pyramid of Possibilities® and Momentum Pathway Iceberg™ models\, Dr. Jones will guide you through the mindset shifts that turn talent into transformation. \nWhether you’re new to speaking or scaling a successful platform\, this session will help you:\n✅ Reignite your clarity of purpose and passion for service\n✅ Strengthen alignment between your message\, market\, and mission\n✅ Build a momentum system that sustains your speaking career through every season of change \nCome ready to think deeper\, align higher\, and serve better—because when you master the moments beneath the surface\, you create lasting impact on every stage. \n \nFrances Lucas\, PH.D.\nDr. Frances Lucas is a higher education executive coach for senior leaders and their teams\, with a particular focus on new college and university presidents. She collaborates to overcome challenges\, enhance communication\, foster trust\, and achieve goals. Dr. Lucas served as a college president for ten years and a university vice president for 18 years\, and has coached presidents\, vice presidents\, and deans over the past decade. \nSee Frances Lucas\, PH.D. – full bio here \n  \nMeeting Agenda:\n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Networking\n9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Announcements and Attendee Introductions\n9:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. – Introduce Past Presidents\n9:55 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Past Presidents’ Panel – Your questions answered by expert NSA speakers!\n10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Dr. Samuel Jones\, CSP – Momentum Mindset® for Speakers: Elevate Your Impact Beneath the Surface\n11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Close Meeting \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/past-presidents-meeting/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NSA_2025_11Nov_EventGraphic_Sample01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250505T152943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T173015Z UID:1147-1760173200-1760182200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Original Amplified – Leveraging Your Uniqueness to Create Thought Leadership\, Flow\, and Distinction with Rick Lozano DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nThere is no shortage of speakers\, trainers\, and consultants out there.\nAnd even the most talented of us sometimes struggle to distinguish ourselves in a crowded market. So how do you create content and a platform that’s uniquely yours and that separates you from the rest? \n \nThat’s exactly what Rick Lozano will be talking about in this dynamic and inspiring session! \nHe’ll be sharing some tips and tricks for how to use your unique skills\, talents\, and passions\, to create experiences that only you can deliver. And\, in the process\, you’ll ignite massive momentum in your business and feel great about it along the way. \nNo matter where you are in your career journey\, you are guaranteed to find value in this session as Rick draws brings his singular style to deliver a session that is equal parts insightful and entertaining. \nGuitar included. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA framework for creating content that stands out and inspires you and your audience.\nA streamlined approach to building your platform so you don’t have to constantly reinvent the wheel.\nA renewed sense of excitement for your work.\nExamples of other NSA members who have elevated their work utilizing Rick’s process and more!\n\nAnd\, you’ll have a great time\, laughing while you learn! \nAbout Rick Lozano\nRick Lozano helps people unlock potential and amplify their talent\, and he does it all with his unique blend of energy\, expertise\, and a musician’s soul. \nAfter twenty years of experience in award-winning talent and leadership development programs\, Rick founded his own business\, Unlock & Amplify®\, to help develop leaders\, teams\, and workplace cultures that resonate\, engage\, and unleash the power of their people. \nHe brings his creative approach to audiences across the globe combining his skills as a world-class speaker and facilitator with his creative talents as a singer/songwriter and musician – and occasional game show host! \nHe is the author of two books\, Acoustic Leadership: Develop A Leadership Culture that Resonates\, and Find Your Jam: Create Momentum\, Unlock Potential\, and Rock What’s Next. \nHe’s been featured in CMS Wire\, Training Magazine\, and the Huffington Post and has spoken for organizations as diverse as Amazon\, Wells Fargo\, the American Health Association\, James Madison University\, and Great Clips. \nHe served as the President of the Austin Chapter of the National Speakers Association and holds the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation\, a credential only held by 17% of the thousands of members worldwide. \nEngage. Develop. Inspire. These are the things Rick does best\, sometimes with a guitar in hand. \nFor more information\, visit ricklozano.com or email RickL@RickLozano.com \nMeeting Agenda: \n\n9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. – Networking\n9:20 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. – Announcements and Introduce Rick Lozano\n9:25 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – Rick Lozano’s Presentation\, “Original Amplified” & Group Work\n11:55 a.m. – Noon – Close Meeting\n\nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/rick-lozano/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/OA-Ad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250505T152916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T214100Z UID:1145-1757754000-1757763000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Stand Out to Get Booked: The Speaker Branding Toolkit™ to Position\, Package & Promote What Sets You Apart with Michelle B. Griffin DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nYou have ideas worth sharing and audiences who need to hear them. But even the best ideas can get overlooked if your message isn’t clear\, your bio feels generic\, or your speaker materials don’t reflect what you truly bring to the stage. \nIn a crowded market\, clarity is what sets speakers apart. When audiences and event planners understand exactly what a speaker delivers and why it matters\, they remember them\, refer them\, and book them. \nThis session is here to help you make that happen. \nWhether you’re just getting started or you’ve been speaking for years\, this hands-on workshop will help you clarify your positioning\, sharpen your message\, and build a standout speaker brand that gets you remembered and booked.\nUsing Michelle B Griffin’s signature Own Your Lane™ system to develop your Speaker Branding Toolkit\,™ you’ll walk step-by-step through what it takes to not just be a speaker but be the speaker they choose. \n\nClarify what you want to be known and booked for\nCraft a clear Speaker CLAIM Statement™ that communicates your value\nDefine/refine your speaker bio\, talk titles and topic suite\nMap out a one-sheet\, speaker page and LinkedIn presence\nPackage credibility and build strategic visibility in a way that connects\, not just impresses\nCommunicate your message with confidence\, online and off\n\nAttendee will walk away with a\n\nA personalized CLAIM Statement™ to position your speaker platform\nA working outline of your speaker one-page using a guided worksheet\nA checklist to tighten your brand across digital touchpoints\nTools\, tech and tips for using PR and publicity to promote your message\nThe clarity and confidence to show up as the speaker who stands out and gets booked\n\nThis workshop is about owning your lane as a speaker so your message lands\, your presence sticks\, and your brand opens doors and unlocks opportunities. \nAbout Michelle B. Griffin\nMichelle B. Griffin is a TEDx speaker\, PR strategist\, and personal brand expert who helps experts and thought leaders clarify what they do\, why it matters and how to communicate it so the right people take notice. \nShe’s the creator of the Own Your Lane™ personal brand communications framework\, a four-step roadmap to position your difference\, build a memorable message and grow an authority platform that gets you chosen. \nMichelle is the founder of Brand Leaders and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies\, startup founders\, and industry thought leaders who want to clarify their message\, expand their reach\, and grow visibility with a strategic\, human-centered approach. With 20+ years of experience in corporate\, agency\, and association leadership\, and a master’s in public relations\, she’s also led B2B conferences\, booked keynote speakers and breakout presenters\, and knows exactly what decision-makers look for when choosing talent. \nAs a keynote speaker\, author and podcast host\, Michelle has been featured in Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. and Authority magazines and is interviewed weekly on industry podcasts. She is the author of Position Yourself and The LinkedIn® Branding Book\, and hosts the top-ranked Own Your Lane™ and The LinkedIn® Branding Show podcasts. \nWhen she’s not helping people find the right words to say what they do\, you’ll find her walking and working out to ’80s music\, collecting vintage finds or recharging outdoors under the Florida sun.\nLearn more at MichelleBGriffin.com \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/michelle-griffin/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NSA_2025_09Sept_EventGraphic_FINAL01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250505T152857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T195804Z UID:1143-1754730000-1754739000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:How To Be a Powerful Communicator with Glenn Michael Milliet DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nHow To Communicate\, Connect\, and Close Like a PRO\nThis content rich\, results driven\, interactive workshop is for new and experienced speakers\, coaches\, consultants\, as well as any individual looking to dramatically improve their ability to communicate\, connect\, and close conversations and consultations that produce a positive CTA from their listener or audience. \nThese wise individuals understand that the ability to communicate\, connect\, and close effectively is the most influential\, persuasive\, and powerful skill in one’s business\, sales\, financial\, and personal life. \nThis ability supersedes the quality of any product or service\, it is the differentiator between growing one’s business or tragically\, going out of business\, and it is the one key element that separates the winners from those who have not yet learned how to WIN! \nThis workshop is about:\n\nspeaking with greater confidence\, clarity\, and conviction in any situation\ntransforming speaking fears into becoming a ‘Fearless Speaker’\ncombining the power of verbiage\, voice\, and body language to deliver distinctive messaging that resonates clearly in the mind of the listener\nunderstanding the ‘Psychology of the Sale’ to gain greater clarity as to what and how their target audience makes the decision to buy in and purchase\nbuilding high-value client relationships\nhaving a crystal-clear brand position to gain target market dominance\ncrafting distinctive messaging that resonates in the mind of one’s listener and requires NO explanation\nincreasing sales and revenues\nand so much more\n\nAttendees will learn how to:\n\nask highly-effective discovery questions that exposes exactly what their listener wants most to take-away from the conversation or consultation\nuse verbiage that listeners relate to and that creates a clear image in the mind of one’s listener\nget clued into the effect of visual messaging and body language to enhance every conversation (Both the listeners and your own.)\ncombine the power of verbiage\, the resonance of voice\, and visual messaging to create conversations that are predictable\, measurable\, and highly-profitable\napply the psychology of the sale to enhance every interaction with others\nstand out from their competitors with niche market brand positioning\nand most importantly\, how to take more long romantic walks…to the BANK!\n\nAbout Glenn Michael Milliet\nInternational Speaking Professional\, Communication\, Presentation Skills\, Sales Closing\, Business and Brand Building Expert\, Glenn Michael Milliet has spoken on four continents\, performed over one-half million consultations garnering a 97% closure ratio\, and worked with 1000’s of global business professionals from entrepreneurial start-ups to industry giants on how to: \n\ncommunicate\, connect\, and close…like a PRO\nspeak with confidence\, clarity\, and conviction in any situation\ntransform speaking fears into becoming a ‘Fearless Speakers’\neffectively use the power of verbiage\, voice\, and visual messaging to easily connect with any audience\ndeliver powerful presentations that inform\, influence\, and inspire audiences to take positive action\nrefine presentation skills designed to engage\, excite\, and elevate any audience\ncreate niche market branding guaranteed to out-position your competition and drive greater sales\nuse emotionally based discovery questions that motivate clients to want to buy\ntransform every consultation into a value rich\, results driven\, highly-profitable opportunity\napply solution-based sales skills guaranteed to increase sales\, grow revenues\, and build high-value client relationships…for LIFE!\n\nGlenn brings over 50-years of experience in the entertainment and high-tech\, high-touch\, beauty and fashion industries as a master stylist\, business owner\, educator\, platform artist\, industry adviser\, communication and sales closing expert\, international speaking professional\, and author. \nGlenn’s speaking topics include yet are not limited to:\n\n“How to Communicate Like a Pro”\n“Communicating Through Chaos and Change”\n“The Highly-Paid Speaking Professional”\n“Stop Selling and Start Solving Your Way to Financial Success”\n“From Obstacle to Opportunity”\n“Niche Market Branding Guaranteed to Out-Position Your Competition”\n\nGlenn presentations are guarantee to that educate\, entertain\, and engage audiences with results driven\, content rich stories\, easy to apply tips\, techniques\, and systems guaranteed to enhance attendees’ business\, sales\, financial\, and personal life. \nGlenn has been quoted to say\,” Success is what I do for me.  Significance is what I do for others.  Success is an event.  Significance is a lifestyle. I choose to live significantly.” \nGlenn is an active member of Business Network International\, National Speakers Association\, AHLC\, and Intercoiffure America/Canada (Top 1% worldwide) \nGlenn is presently working on two new books\, “How to Be a Powerful Communicator” and “The Riches Are in The Niches.” Basically\, how to out-position your competition as you create a brand-in-demand. Both books are schedule for released in late\, 2025. \nWhen not speaking\, coaching\, or mentoring… \nGlenn is a “Car Guy\,” lifelong learner\, outdoor enthusiast\, and rescue dog lover. \n Glenn may be contacted at: \nWebsite: www.businesscommunicationexpert.com\nEmail: glenn@bizcomxpert.com\nPhone: 504-250-3969 \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/glenn-michael-milliet/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NSA_2025_08Aug_EventGraphic_SAMPLE01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250415T141341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T141630Z UID:1123-1752278400-1752364799@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:No Chapter Meeting due to Influence Conference-July 26th – 29th - LEARN MORE DESCRIPTION:Find out more and register here: https://influence.nsaspeaker.org/. URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/no-chapter-meeting-due-to-influence-conference-july-26th-29th/ LOCATION:LA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250415T141043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T152511Z UID:1120-1749891600-1749900600@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Buckle Up & DRIVE: Navigating Strategic Intersections in your Genieus Speaking Business with Dr. Genie Snyder\, CSP DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nDr. Genie Snyder\, CSP\, will present a Live Interactive Experience with NSA New Orleans to …\n\nCONNECT with your Members and Guests \nCULTIVATE ideas for traction + timely trajectories through seemingly challenging intersections of decision-making\nCREATE practical strategies in your speaking\, coaching or consulting business\nCURATE practical strategies for traction\nCONTINUE the MOMENTUM\n\nThis Genieus Experience invites all NSA New Orleans Members and Guests to show up with your one-of-a-kind ideas\, challenges and questions about your speaking business\, coaching or consulting business to elevate the NSA New Orleans collective Genieus! \nWhen faced with complex challenges in your speaking\, training\, facilitation or coaching business…\nWhen you are wondering what to do or say NEXT that will get traction…\nWhen your internal GPS is recalculating… \nBUCKLE UP: The D.R.I.V.E. Framework for Navigating What’s NEXT\nWhat NSA New Orleans can expect from this Genieus Experience… \n\nPractical\, repeatable 5-gear framework to drive decisions even with disruptions when you are wondering what to do or say NEXT…\nDirection on how to turn Contradictory Constructs into Complementary Concepts for your speaking business instead of stalling your engine\nOn-stage “Genieus Seat Moments” modeling the D.R.I.V.E. Framework components to navigate tough intersections in your business with real outcomes\nGPS (Genieus Positioning System) Key Questions to shift from default gear to decisive gear to rev up your “Genieus” with your audiences and clients\nPrompts to draw on your own “Genieus” as entrepreneurs in choosing your NEXT direction and trajectory\n\n  \nAbout Dr. Genie Snyder\, CSP\nDr. GENIE SNYDER\, CSP\, Genieus Executive Coach |Speaker | Emcee | Podcast Show Host | TEDx Executive Producer/Emcee \nThe Genieus Connector\nIt’s not just a stage she is going through. Dr. Genie Snyder has a knack for connecting with audiences as soon as she walks through the door. She works intentionally to create unexpected atmospheres and connection with the crowd. She is not afraid to ask hard questions that inspire leaders of leaders\, entrepreneurs and creatives to explore THEIR Genieus. It is her driving force. Her singular goal is to inspire minds to open and to connect with the genius of others. She addresses Contradictory Constructs to Complementary Concepts© with a rare balance of sincerity and business savvy. She is seriously humorous – yet called the “go to gal” for serious intersections for change. \nGenie has rich experience as a speaker\, coach and consultant across North America and some cameos internationally. A doctorate\, combined with business and educational management experience\, makes her ideas relevant and actionable with diverse audiences and stages. Over the years\, she has spoken with thousands of people with 95% invitations for repeat performances. Her greatest strength is her keen intuition to inspire people at moments of decision. From the details backstage to the big picture\, it’s about you – recognizing and expressing YOUR Genieus. \nConnect with Dr. Genie Snyder\, CSP:\n⁠GenieSnyder.com⁠\n⁠linkedin.com/in/geniesnyderchamberlin⁠\n⁠www.instagram.com/GenieRemarks\n⁠https://twitter.com/GenieRemarks⁠\nGenieusTeam.com⁠\nhttps://www.facebook.com/genie.snyder.chamberlin\nHey Genieus! Podcast Show – https://open.spotify.com/show/5PqNmhQvD2yoYMGP7OHe3U \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/dr-genie-snyder-csp/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NSA_2025_06Jun_EventGraphic_Sample01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250415T140316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T211624Z UID:1109-1746867600-1746876600@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:How to Be A Professional Expert and Remain in the Top 1% - Jim Cathcart DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nIn every field there are a few remarkable people who rise to the top levels of leadership and exert strong influence. The skills and strategies for doing this are known and proven. Even without the technical expertise that would come with extensive training\, you can become a respected leader in any field you choose. \nJim Cathcart\, CSP\, CPAE created The Professional Experts Academy and bestows the Certified Professional Expert\, CPE™ on worthy graduates. \nIn the world of Personal Development and Professional Speaking Jim has held every major leadership position and received every major award. \nStarting as a trainer\, teaching other people’s courses\, he is now the author of 27 books and has delivered over 3\,500 speeches all over the world.\nCome and learn to do this in your chosen field. \nSome notable CPEs are: Nido Qubein\, Tony Alessandra\, Patricia Fripp\, Don Hutson\, Ivan Misner (of BNI)\, Brian Tracy\, Les Brown\, and Dr. Terry Paulson. \nDOWNLOAD a free copy of Jim’s book: “What To Do When You’re The Speaker” by going to http://free.cathcart.com. \n  \nAbout Jim Cathcart\nJim Cathcart\, CSP\, CPAE is one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world. His Top 1% TEDx video has 2.8 million views\, his 27 books are translated into multiple languages\, including 3 International bestsellers. He is a Certified Virtual Presenter and past National President of the National Speakers Association. Jim’s PBS television programs\, podcast appearances and radio shows have reached millions of Success Seekers and he is often retained to advise achievers and their companies. \nEven his colleagues\, some of the top speakers in the world\, have hired Jim to speak at their own events. Jim is a former Executive MBA Professor at California Lutheran University School of Management and serves as their first Entrepreneur in Residence. He has been inducted into the Sales & Marketing Hall of Fame in London for his pioneering work with his concept of “Relationship Selling.” He is also in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and has received The Cavett Award and The Golden Gavel Award. In 2021 High Point University presented Jim Cathcart with an Honorary Business Degree. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/jim-cathcart/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NSA_05May_Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250402T025926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T163823Z UID:1100-1744448400-1744457400@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Jeff Rogers - Using Humor\, Improvisation\, and Storytelling in your Presentations DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nUsing Humor\, Improvisation\, and Storytelling in your Presentations\n  \nJeff Rogers is the NSA Storytelling Champion!\nJeff Rogers is an award-winning Television Host\, Professional Emcee\, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Best-Selling Author\, a TEDx speaker\, and sought after Keynote Speaker with 30+ years of experience engaging audiences. He holds certifications in Innovation from Harvard\, MIT\, and Stanford. He is the inaugural National Speaker Association Last Story Standing Competition National Champion and a Virtual Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. \nJeff can be seen on dozens of national television commercials for Crestor\, BP\, McDonald’s\, Miller Lite\, Hanes\, & Ford\, amongst many others as well as roles on Empire\, Chicago PD\, Chicago Fire\, and Proven Innocent. He is the host of the cable TV’s Jeff’s Homemade Game Show for which he also was the Writer and Co-Exec Producer. He is also the Host and creator of three different award-winning web series. \nGrowing up\, he had a built-in audience as one of eleven kids from an Irish-catholic family in Chicago and went on to become one of youngest performers to be hired at the renowned Second City Theater (John Belushi was the youngest). Jeff performed with Steve Carell from The Office\, Stephen Colbert from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock star Tina Fey and Parks and Rec star Amy Poehler\, and too many more to mention. \nJeff is the owner of The Players Workshop\, the oldest improvisation school in the country\, home to alumni like Bill Murray\, Bonnie Hunt\, Harold Ramis\, and Matt Walsh. Jeff continues the tradition of teaching improvisation to anyone interested in learning the art for stage or for life. \nJeff’s clients include Fortune 500 companies across all vertical industries such as: \nMajor League Baseball\, IBM\, HP\, Microsoft\, Red Hat\, ConvergeOne\, Forsythe\, Motorola Solutions\, RedHat\, SUN\, Abbott\, Pfizer\, Merck\, AbbVie\, Takeda\, Astellas\, Insmed\, Ferring\, Horizon Pharmaceuticals\, CareFusion\, Cardinal Healthcare\, Baxter\, McDonald’s\, Burger King\, Church’s\, Pepsi\, 7UP\, GM\, Ford\, Chrysler\, International\, Waste Management\, Bank of America\, CNA\, Chase\, Discover Card\, Century 21\, American Family Insurance\, AADE\, NXTComm\, PCMA\, AORN\, MillerCoors\, Anheuser Busch and many\, many more. \nJeff’s latest book is the international & Amazon bestseller The Playmaker Mindset: A Radically Fun Way To Build A Culture Of Teamwork And Instant Innovation. Jeff is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal & USA Today The Expert’s Cure and the Amazon bestseller Office Sportz! The Official Office Games Handbook. Written with a clinical psychologist and featuring a foreword by Olympian and New York Times Best Selling Author Vince Poscente. Jeff co-authored the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller The Entrepreneur’s Cure \n Awards: \n\n3 W3 Website Content Award\n24 Telly Awards\n8 Communicator Awards\n7 Film Festival Awards\n5 VEMA Awards\n2005 MPI Paragon Award\n1 Hermes Creative Award\n1 Videographer Award\n\nJeff is also active with a number the charitable organizations such as Autism Speaks\, JDRF\, Charity:Water and the Special Olympics. \n  \nNEW LOCATION: \nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/jeff-rogers/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NSA_2025_04Apr_EventGraphic_Sample02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250306T185746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T165228Z UID:1090-1742029200-1742038200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Michelle McCullough and The Competition for The NSA NOLA Chapter Story Champion! DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nOur Meeting on Saturday\, March 15th will Feature Two Events:\nFirst Event\nGuest Speaker\, Michelle McCullough\, Bestselling Author\, Podcaster and Leadership Strategist will share her speaking and storytelling journey to Finalist! \nSecond Event\nThe Competition for The NSA NOLA Chapter Story Champion! \nAbout Michelle McCullough\nMichelle McCullough is a CEO\, bestselling author\, podcaster and leadership strategist dedicated to helping organizations build resilient\, high-performing teams. She’s been featured on TV\, Radio and in Print over 250 times. She’s also a wife\, mom of teens\, donut aficionado\, and researcher of workplace happiness. She is also a passionate storyteller and Last Story Standing Chapter and Regional Award Winner\, and National Finalist. \n  \nNEW LOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/michelle-mccullough/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NSA_2025_04Mar_EventGraphic_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250207T191541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T232903Z UID:1061-1740214800-1740223800@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Lyn Graft - Master the Art of Storytelling with the Best-Selling Author of Start With Story! DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nA Rare Opportunity to Learn from the Storytelling Extraordinaire! Unleash Your Speaking Potential – Win Hearts\, Win Competitions!\nWhether You’re Aiming for NSA’s Last Story Standing New Orleans Chapter Competition (being held on March 15\, 2025) or Simply Elevating Your Speaking\, This Program Will Transform Your Storytelling! \nAbout Lyn\nLyn Graft (LG) is the Founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs and author of the best-selling book Start With Story. He has filmed & interviewed 1\,000 entrepreneurs\, including the founders of Starbucks\, Whole Foods\, TOMS\, and LinkedIn. He co-created and produced CNBC’s first primetime TV series\, ‘American Made’ and has produced 1\,200 videos for entities such as Entrepreneur Magazine\, Microsoft\, Dell\, and Nestle. Lyn founded 8 companies and has raised $10.0M in venture funding and has served on advisory boards for SXSW\, Dell\, and Empowering a Billion Women. Lyn has given over 50 keynote presentations on entrepreneurial and business storytelling at entities such as HP\, Dell\, EY\, EO\, SXSW\, Defense Credit Union Council\, Wharton School of Business\, and the University of Texas. He is also a mentor at the SKU Consumer Packaged Goods Accelerator\, Founding Institute Startup Accelerator\, and a16z TXO Startup Accelerator. Lyn has a BA in electrical engineering and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship and loves honking at cows on road trips. For more information\, go to LynGraft.com \n  \nNEW LOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/lyn-graft-master-the-art-of-storytelling-with-the-best-selling-author-of-start-with-story/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NSA_2025_02Feb_EventGraphic_Sample01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250131T203235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203905Z UID:1027-1738400400-1738409400@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:NSA NOLA Storytelling National Competition Watch Party! DESCRIPTION:Watch the NSA Storytelling National Champion with us! Witness the talented storyteller finalists from across the country as they compete for the top prize of the NSA National Storyteller Champion.\nLearn how you can improve your storytelling skills and become the next champion!\nExperience the magic of storytelling. This event is sure to entertain and inspire your storytelling!\nLearn about the New Orleans Chapter Storytelling Competition and how you can become the next NSA NOLA Chapter Champion\, Regional & National Champion!\n\nMeet our incoming board members.\nELEVATE your speaking and simplify your path to success! \n  \nExecutive Tower\n3500 N. Causeway Blvd\, 14th Floor\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002 \nRegister Today! URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/nsa-nola-storytelling-national-competition-watch-party/ LOCATION:LA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20250131T203648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203648Z UID:1030-1736587800-1736595000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Elizabeth McCormick\, CSP DESCRIPTION:Tired of writing and re-writing your speeches? Are you going back to the drawing board Every Single Time a meeting planner calls and asks\, “Do You Speak About…..”? In this high-performance presentation\, sought after motivational speaker Elizabeth McCormick will deconstruct and dissect her introduction\, opening\, and one of her signature messages to reveal the speech-writing strategies that keep her booked at an average of 100 events a year (paid) without having to constantly rewrite her speech. Strategy should have been Elizabeth’s middle name- and she’ll answer your questions\, provide her personal speech template as well as examples of how to use this\, and you’ll even leave with a BONUS GIFT from Elizabeth to help you Amplify Your Business. \nIn attending “Amplify Your Speech\,” you will: \n\nDiscover the 3 key elements to creating YOUR most impactful opening\nLearn how to craft your introduction so that the emcee\, meeting planner\, or executive\nbegins to seed the audience with YOUR desired outcome before you even reach the\nstage.\nDevelop an increased awareness of the energetic imprint your presentation has on the\naudience.\nWalk away with a new understanding about speech writing based on Elizabeth’s tried-\nand-true philosophy of customization. You will also receive the template that has helped\nher quickly customize her signature speech for hundreds of audiences. URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/elizabeth-mccormick-csp/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/538346cd-717e-46ba-6009-bd82caa0be18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20240308T150347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T151035Z UID:1020-1710579600-1710588600@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:How to create a business that runs itself (while growing it 2x this year) with Taylorr Payne DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nGuess what doesn’t get talked about enough in our industry?\nSystems.\nHow to spend less on the things you don’t enjoy and spend more on the things you do enjoy.\nAs a thought-leader\, you started your business to create impact\, to create content\, and to make change.\nNot to waste precious time on duplicate entry\, lack-luster technology\, and spinning your wheels.\nWhen you have systems working for you\, your business changes.\nYou see\, though\, systems are normally defined only by the technology. But there’s more to it than that.\nSystems are the technology\, process\, and people in your business that create predictable results – they remove guesswork and create consistency.\nSystems prevent the rollercoaster of feast or famine\, raise your impact\, and create a business that can run itself.\nIn this session\, we’ll uncover how to think about systems in your business\, what they should be doing for you\, and how to identify the the ones you need most to hit your goals.\nYou’ve already learned a lot about how to make money. You can always find more money.\nMy question\, though\, is how do you create more time? \nAbout Taylorr Payne\nTaylorr Payne is the CEO and Co-Founder of SpeakerFlow\, a software and implementation company dedicated to the thought leadership industry. Taylorr’s passionate about helping thought leaders build systemized businesses so they can spend less time in the weeds and more time in Flow. \n\n\nJoin us on Zoom or in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/taylorr-payne/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03March_Taylor-Payne.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20240308T151540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T151540Z UID:1024-1710237600-1710241200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:MEMBERS ONLY - Mastermind SessionNSA NOLA Accountability Call DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link will be sent out prior to event. URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/members-only-mastermind-sessionnsa-nola-accountability-call/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Masterminds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20240206T132752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T133635Z UID:1013-1707818400-1707822000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:MEMBERS ONLY - Mastermind SessionNSA NOLA Accountability Call/Talkadot DESCRIPTION:Guest: Arel Moodie\, Talkadot co-founder\nZoom Link will be sent out prior to event. URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/mastermind-february-13/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Masterminds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20231219T163623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T163819Z UID:991-1707555600-1707564600@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Quinn Conyers - Turning Conversations into Clients DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \n \nFor Speakers and  Entrepreneurs\,  (especially women)\, Quinn packages her 18 years as an entrepreneur and keynote speaker into a powerful presentation that teaches business owners and professional speakers how to attract clients and keynote presentations as soon as they open their mouths by retiring their boring and basic elevator pitch and replacing it with a Verbal Business Card. \nDuring this transformational training\, business leaders and speakers will walk away with tangible tips\, tools and techniques on how to attract speaking opportunities as soon as they open their mouths. \nMore specifically audience members will learn:  \n\nWhy they must be clear\, concise\, and compelling when telling potential clients what they DO or speak about.\nWhy they MUST retire their boring and basic elevator pitch and replace it with a vibrant Verbal Business Card™.\nThe #1 thing they must master to attract clients or customers before they offer their speaker products or services.\nHow to leverage Luxury Language when offering their keynotes and trainings.\n\n  \nAbout Quinn Conyers\nQuinn Conyers partners with event planners to transform their events into epic experiences as a compelling Keynote Speaker and Corporate Event Emcee. She has over 19 years of virtual and in-person professional speaking experience. Quinn takes pride in turning up the volume on the voices of Entrepreneurs and Leaders so they can effectively leverage Luxury Language to be super successful in their leadership position. \nQuinn has spoken for organizations like Walmart\, Nike\, PayPal\, Visa\, UPS\, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Meeting Planners International\, and the United Nations\, to name a few. \nQuinn is the author of 2 books\, and made it to the 2nd round of Shark Tank auditions four times. Quinn has been featured on the Entrepreneurs Elevator Pitch TV show\, as well as\, Essence\, Black Enterprise\, Vision and Purpose and Empowering Women to Speak Out Magazines. \nQuinn is a proud member of the National Speakers Association (NSA)\, was named 1 of 20 Black Women Entrepreneurs to Watch from Black Women Hustle\, a Dream in Black Future Maker from AT&T\, a Top Speaker from Smart Meetings Magazine\, a 2023 Top Speaker Trainer from Zone of Genius and a TOP Emcee Voice on Linked In. \nQuinn has taught Speech Communications for 5 years at Coppin State University\, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University and a Masters from Howard University in Washington DC. \n\n\nJoin us on Zoom\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/quinn-conyers/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NSA_02Feb_wip01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20240104T210907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T192851Z UID:1001-1705399200-1705402800@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:MEMBERS ONLY - Mastermind SessionNSA NOLA Accountability Call DESCRIPTION:Zoom Link will be sent out prior to event. URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/mastermind-jan-16/ LOCATION:LA CATEGORIES:Masterminds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240113T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20230824T152219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T163938Z UID:926-1705136400-1705145400@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Steve Bollar - Speaker CEO DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nBeing a professional speaker isn’t just speaking on stage\, coaching clients or consulting organizations. Stop thinking that you have to do it all alone. Take charge of your speaking driven business and start leading it like a CEO. In this session Steve will share… \n\nHow to delegate with more confidence… and worry less about the work getting done. \nHow to best develop and use a team… virtually and in person. \nHow to work with your team to develop strategies\, ideas and tips to improve your speaking\, events and branding… so you are unforgettable.\nUnderstanding your Vision\, Mission & Values… so you can lead your business and not just work in your business. \n\nAbout Steve Bollar\nSteve Bollar\, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve\, is an educational thought leader\, former superintendent of schools\, principal\, author and a school culture and motivation expert.  He is known for his quick wit\, creative thought\, and humorous personality.   \nSteve has been a member of NSA for 20 years. Starting in the speaker academy to becoming the past two term president of NSA Philadelphia. Now Steve is a member of the NSA Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC) who provides training and guidance to NSA state chapter leaders throughout the country. \nSteve is the author of the leadership book Stand Tall Leadership\, school culture book Ideas\, Ideas\, Ideas! and is a contributing author in the book Because of a Teacher and School Climate 2.0: Preventing Cyberbullying One Classroom at a Time.  \nSteve’s alter ego is Stand Tall Steve. Stand Tall Steve openly shares his knowledge\, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students\, staff and communities throughout the country about how to think differently about schools\, education\, and life.  \n\n\nJoin us on Zoom or in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/steve-bollar/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NSA_01Jan_wip01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20231204T143636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T161506Z UID:975-1702112400-1702121400@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Holiday Social and Mastermind Session DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nJoin us for a Holiday Social and Mastermind Session. A mastermind group is a gathering of like-minded people who meet up frequently in small groups to support\, encourage\, and learn from each other’s stories\, experiences\, and ideas and hold each other accountable to well-defined goals. \n  \nJoin us in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/holiday-social-and-mastermind-session/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NSA_2023_12Dec_EventGraphic_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20231204T202811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T203015Z UID:982-1701954000-1701961200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Mega Chapter Virtual Event DESCRIPTION:Ever desire to pivot your professional speaking to also include middle and high school students\, college students\, educators and/or faculty?  \nThe education space provides an exciting ocean of possibilities to equip\, empower and transform our youth who need to hear your message to help prepare them for the real world out there.  Professionals need to be equipped and empowered too! \nJoin this special virtual event to benefit the NSA Foundation where you’ll hear from full-time professional speakers who STARTED their professional speaking in the youth\, college and educator markets and continue to do so.  Our presenters span multiple NSA chapters and are volunteering their time to help you learn how to launch your speaking to students and educators at various levels. \nView our expert panelists below who will then lead specialized breakout rooms to share more and answer your questions. \nYes\, this event will be recorded and sent to all registrants but we hope you will join us LIVE to engage and ask questions. If you’ve ever desired to speak in the education space\, we are confident this event will be a game-changer for your speaking business and influence! \nEVENT EMCEE:\nDr. Kevin Snyder\, CSP \nPRESENTERS:\nDarryl Bellamy\nSam Demma\nElaine\, Pasqua\, CSP\nJames Robilotta\, CSP\nTina VanSteenbergen\nThea Zunick \nREGISTER TODAY!  URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/mega-chapter-virtual-event/ LOCATION:LA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nsa_foundation_webinar__website_banner_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20230824T152132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T212256Z UID:924-1699693200-1699704000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Frank Kitchen - "Spice Up Your Speaking Business!" with opening speaker Elaine Rodriguez DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nHow to Consistently Get Paid to Share Your Dream\, Passion\, Purpose or Expertise.\nPart 1\n“FLIP YOUR MINDSET!” THE F.R.E.S.H. RECIPE FOR COOKING UP YOUR PROFESSIONAL DREAMS\nAre mental barriers extinguishing opportunities to produce the tasty results you and your team desire? Bring your Mental Appetite\, as Frank Kitchen personally demonstrates his proven recipe for crafting a Mindset needed to stimulate Career Advancement\, Productivity and Profits. During this interactive learning experience\, Frank will challenge you to flip your mindset and make the cognitive commitment needed to cook up your next 5-Star Masterpiece. \nWhat you will do: \nThrough a series of thought provoking questions and interactive storytelling\, you and other participants will identify how people\, environments and workplace cultures have influenced your personal and professional growth; while devising a personalized recipe (plan) needed to flip your mindset and manifest the professional dreams you hunger for. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow to identify the mental barriers that are preventing you from achieving your Professional Dreams\nHow to Create a Culture that Stimulates Career Advancement\, Productivity and Profits.\nThe 5 Step Recipe for Living F.R.E.S.H.\nHow to incorporate the “I Live F.R.E.S.H.” Mindset into your Community\, Organization or Workplace\n\nPart 2\n“SPICE UP YOUR SPEAKING BUSINESS!” HOW TO CONSISTENTLY GET PAID TO SHARE YOUR DREAM\, PASSION\, PURPOSE OR EXPERTISE.\nConsistent Sales are necessary for every Professional Speaking Business. Sales are a combination of developing and cultivating relationships. You must transform Prospective Customers into Satisfied Customers who want to invest in your products and services. Frank Kitchen will teach you the flavorful ingredients needed to fill your calendar with paid speaking opportunities. In this hands-on program\, Frank will demonstrate the techniques he used to go from an unemployed bland speaker to being distinguished by the National Speakers Association as one of the top Professional Speakers in the world. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nHow to Craft the Mindset of a Professional Speaker\nHow to Position Yourself as an Industry Expert\nThe 7 Actions needed to Stimulate Customer Trust\, Sales and Loyalty\nHow to transform your Network into your Personal Sales Team\n\n\nOpening Speaker Elaine Rodriguez: Retreat\, Reap\, Repeat: How to Become a Retreat Rock Star and Amplify Your Business\nWarning: You are going to wish you were in Bali by the end of this program!  \nRetreats offer an inspiring launchpad to focus and create impact through your work and expertise\, while also building brand loyalty\, growing your business\, and increasing your profits – who doesn’t want that? Retreat planner and keynote speaker\, Elaine Rodriguez will show you how to plan\, fill\, and execute your own retreats – no matter what stage of your career you’re in and who your clientele is. Within a year\, you can be running your retreat in Bali\, New Orleans\, or any other inspiring location around the world. Join us on September 12th\, 2023\, to learn the ins and outs of planning retreats that will draw more people to your business and leave your attendees begging for more of what you have to offer! Key takeaways:  \n\nHow to pick the ideal location and create the perfect itinerary to maximize the power and lasting effect of your retreat theme. \nMarketing techniques that will fill your retreat and draw new clients to your business. \nPost-retreat services you can offer that will keep clients engaged and have you profiting from your retreat long after it’s over. \n\n\nAbout Frank Kitchen\nFrank Kitchen is “The Mindset Master Chef. He works with Organizations who want to create a workplace culture their people hunger for. \nOn June 18\, 2015\, Frank was fired by his employer. His son was 2 years old and his wife was 6 1/2 months pregnant with their second child. It was Father’s Day weekend! \nAfter years of “sampling” dozens of employers\, Frank got hungry and committed to living the Professional Dream he had been “talking” about for years…to become a Professional Speaker. \nWith the support of his family and friends\, he used the skills he earned as a volunteer\, Student Leader\, Toy Store Manager\, Salesperson\, Community College Educator\, Event Planner\, Fundraising Auctioneer and Entertainer to create the community he needed to transform his career aspirations into the 5-Star Masterpiece he hungered for! \nFrank now teaches his proven recipe for transforming your professional dreams into reality with professional associations\, corporations and nonprofits around the world. The same recipe he used to go from unemployed to being recognized by the National Speakers Association as one of the top Professional Speakers on the planet. \nWhen he isn’t speaking\, Frank serves as the Board Chair for the Non Profit Organization Hustle PHX / Hustle USA. Their team of staff and volunteers provide aspiring entrepreneurs in underserved urban communities with the resources and “community” needed to start and operate thriving businesses. \nAbout Elaine Rodriguez\n A 14-year veteran of the travel industry\, Elaine has impacted the lives of travelers from all over the world through tour directing\, tour planning\, and now as a retreat planner for speakers\, coaches\, and facilitators through her company Essential Retreat Experts. Elaine keynotes on customer service\, leadership and teamwork\, using her stories from her time on the road to inform – and entertain – her audiences. \n\n\nJoin on Zoom us in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/frank-kitchen/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NSA_2023_11Nov_EventGraphic_Sample03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20230824T152027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T174203Z UID:922-1697274000-1697283000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Peter Stark - How to Build a Successful Business as a Speaker\, Coach\, Author\, Trainer\, or Consultant Selling to Corporations DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nThere are very few barriers to entry to announce to the world that you are a professional speaker\, coach\, author\, trainer\, or consultant. But\, as many have learned\, our industry has some of the steepest mountains to climb in order to achieve sustained\, long-term success. \nSession Objectives:\n\nThe power of a clear mission and vision\nThe benefits of multiple revenue streams\nWhy IC is even more important than IP\nThe two most important questions to create IC\nThe components of a great proposal\nThe value of an assessment to create your next logical step\nWhat to delegate and when to own\nOrganizing your day and life right\nThe long-term benefits of following the plan\n\nAbout Peter Stark\nPeter Stark has been a member of the National Speakers Association for 35 years. Peter credits much of his success to NSA\, both from what he has learned and the relationships he has built. Peter Stark is a consultant\, executive advisor\, coach\, speaker and author. His consulting firm\, Peter Barron Stark Companies\, has attracted clients such as the NFL\, NBA\, Aetna/CVS\, the Phoenix Suns\, Lowe’s\, Sempra Energy\, Kaiser Permanente\, the Boston Red Sox\, SONY Electronics\, Qualcomm\, WD-40 Company\, Electronic Arts\, Los Angeles Dodgers\, Farmers Insurance\, and over 200 other leading organizations. \nPeter is one of only a handful of speakers to hold the prestigious dual designation of Accredited Speaker from Toastmaster’s International and the Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speaker’s Association. He has been published worldwide in over 500 articles and has written ten books. \n\n\nJoin us on Zoom or in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/peter-stark/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NSA_2023_10Oct_EventGraphic_FINAL02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20230824T192714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T192742Z UID:928-1695729600-1695733200@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Amani Roberts - The Impact of Music Events and Podcasts (ZOOM EVENT) DESCRIPTION:Learn about the impact of music and the creative and unique ways it can be used during events\, speeches\, and podcasts. In addition\, various tech tools that can be used to enhance the musical experience will be shared. You will never look or listen to a speech the same way again! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER » URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/amani-roberts-the-impact-of-music-events-and-podcasts-zoom-event/ LOCATION:LA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Amani-Roberts_Event_Cover48.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260511T083006 CREATED:20230823T161036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T194614Z UID:915-1694250000-1694259000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of Intentional Relationships in Your Public Speaking Life with John Register DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \n\n\n  \nJohn Register failed to clear a hurdle as he trained for the Olympic Games—a move that led to a tragic accident and altered his life forever. He shifted his focus and embraced a “new normal mindset.” The decorated Persian Gulf War combat U.S. Army veteran world champion became a two-time Paralympic Games Silver Medalist\, professional speaker\, and global influencer. \nRegister “amputated his fears” and founded the U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympic Military Sports Program. He authored 10 Stories to Impact Any Leader: Journal Your Way to Leadership Success in Spring 2020 and works with business leaders to hurdle adversity\, amputate fear\, and embrace a new normal mindset to win life’s medals. \nThe artificial leg he used to win the silver medal is displayed in the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs\, Colorado. \n\n\nJoin us in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/john-register/ LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/John_Register.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR