BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSA New Orleans - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NSA New Orleans 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: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;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260422T051238 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:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051238 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051238 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:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T051238 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 FacebookThis 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 ZOOM 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 END:VCALENDAR