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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T150000
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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/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T120000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T130000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T113000
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SUMMARY:Past Presidents Panel + Swearing in of Incoming Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nSpeakers:\n\nFrances Lucas\, Ph.D.\nSamuel Jones\, Ph.D\, CSP\nAlbert Pellissier\n\nTopics Covered:\n\nHow you got started/booking first gigs\nBusiness pitfalls speakers need to be aware of\nCreating sustainability\nHow your business evolved\nHow you balance the business and a job\nTransitioning into a full-time speaking business\nChoosing great team members\n\nFrances Lucas\, Ph.D. works with entire senior leadership teams\, especially in higher education\, to overcome challenges\, enhance communication\, build trust and achieve goals. She has developed hundreds of keynote speeches and workshops for colleges\, universities\, and conferences. With 34 years of leadership at six different institutions\, she has supervised over 1700 employees in various roles and has earned numerous national\, regional\, and statewide awards for her effectiveness. \nShe has also keynoted the National Association of State Personnel Executives\, American Society of Women Accountants\, chapters of the American Heart Association\, and health professionals organizations. She was 2019-2020 president of the New Orleans chapter of the National Speakers Association. \nFrances Lucas believes today’s leaders have a responsibility to find their authentic voices and share their views with others. While it often takes courage and involves risk\, these types of voices are the ones that have changed the world for the better. \n\n\nDr. Samuel Jones\, CSP is an inspiring leadership speaker\, author\, and award-winning entrepreneur from Mississippi. He empowers leaders to embrace change and transform their lives and their work through engaging keynote programs\, consulting\, and coaching services. \nHe holds a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and a master’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University. He’s been recognized as one of the TOP Entrepreneurs by the Mississippi Business Journal\, he has the Certified Speaking Professional® (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association\, a certified facilitator with TTI Success Insights DISC™ and he is a certified success coach with Jack Canfield’s Success Principles™️. He is a devoted husband to his wife\, Sarah Jones\, LPC\, and he is a living example of resilience and the power of lifelong learning. He helps clients to reconnect to their identity\, to adapt to the uncertainty within their environment\, and to maximize their influence for better results and a better life. \n\n\nAlbert Pellissier (Pell-ah-shay) works with Entrepreneurs and Creative Professionals to dissolve the hidden obstacles to their most meaningful work through masterclasses\, workshops\, and retreats. \nPast President of NSA New Orleans and GSU Toastmasters\, Founder of the ManUp men’s movement\, and a lifelong forward-thinking business owner since grade school\, Albert brings simple yet uncommon solutions and insights to organizational\, business\, and leadership challenges. \nHe enthusiastically pursues his passion for helping ambitious people increase their self-awareness to find fulfillment and deeper meaning in their work and lives. He spends the left over time on a perpetual quest for great restaurants\, earning the nickname “Sir Lunch-a-Lot.” \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\n\n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/presidents-panel/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T120000
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SUMMARY:The Expert Conundrum: How To Optimize The Sales Opportunity Of Every Speaking Gig And Stay In Professional Integrity with Wanda Turini
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nIn this presentation\, Wanda will you teach about:\n\nThe inherent marketing disadvantages of Expert Speakers\nStrategies used to help Expert Speakers optimize revenue potential and keep their integrity\nHow to ethically collect audience contact information\, even when you are a paid speaker\n\nAbout Wanda Turini\nAs Founder of Bull’s Eye Innovations (BEI)\, Wanda’s mission is to incubate innovative ideas and transform them into profitable and sustainable businesses. \nWanda’s most recent focus is launching Ketchwords.com\, which is powered by her proprietary texting platform\, ecoFiles. Ketchwords enable experts to finally connect with Anonymous Fans that are sitting in their audiences and nurture them into happy Clients. \nIf you speak\, share knowledge thru social media videos or guest on TV\, radio or podcast\, then you need a Ketchword. \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\n\n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/wanda-turini/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T120000
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SUMMARY:Micro-habits\, receiving stations\, vacations\, and other musings that can upgrade your life with Wyman Winbush
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nThe presentation will spotlight the answers to the following questions\, how the answers are linked\, and how we can leverage those answers for a more productive life. \nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nWhy do we get so much done the day before vacation?\nWhy\, after purchasing a new car\, does it seem like there are so many cars like yours?\nWhy is brainstorming such an effective way to uncover new ideas?\nWhy do many of our most successful?\nWhat is the correlation between introverts\, ‘fight or flight syndrome\,’ and our ability to focus?\n\nThe topic aims to learn how we can apply the answers we uncover to our lives/businesses to produce greater fulfillment and success. \nAbout Wyman Winbush\nWYMAN WINBUSH has over 30 years of speaking and training experience and is a Certified Life Coach. He empowers individuals to reach their divine potential through customized lectures\, workshops\, seminars\, coaching\, and consulting services. He has leveraged his 30 years of military experience\, volunteer service\, corporate savvy\, and spiritual insights to enable and inspire thousands of people to make the most of their natural abilities. He challenges us all to “THINK BIG” and enjoy the journey on our road to success. A few of the organizations that have benefited from his “Called2Excellence” presentations include State Farm Insurance\, Florida Blue insurance\, IBM\, JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority)\, and the U.S. Guard and Reserves. \nWyman is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and received his MBA from Jacksonville University. He has spent 30 plus years with IBM in sales\, sales management\, and sales training. Before IBM\, Wyman was a helicopter pilot and instructor in the U.S. Navy. He retired as a Captain in the Naval Reserves with 30 years of total service.  He continues to serve his nation as a CADRE keynote speaker and trainer at DoD “Yellow Ribbon” events. \nAn active member of the Jacksonville community\, Wyman serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE Florida and the Coggin School of Business Advisory Council. Past service includes ten years as a Florida State College at Jacksonville trustee (including two years as Chairman) and as a JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority) Board member. \n​Wyman is an alumnus of Leadership Jacksonville\, Leadership Florida\, and Lifework Leadership First Coast. A self-professed polymath\, in addition to have served as the Pastor of Men at his church\, he also enjoys music\, politics\, gardening\, and gourmet cooking. He lives in Jacksonville\, Florida\, with Rosemary\, his wife of 32 years.  Together they are the proud parents of three adult children. \n  \n\n\nJoin us in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\nSt. Tammany Ballroom\n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister\n\n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/wyman-winbush/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T120000
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SUMMARY:Become an Expert Who Speaks Professionally with Debbie Allen
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nBuild a Powerful Expert Brand to Position Yourself as the Go-To Authority in Your Niche Market\nDiscover how to position yourself and your speaking business as the go-to expert to attract your most ideal target market\, get booked solid and paid top dollar to speak consistently. \nLearn how Debbie Allen\, CSP became one of the highest paid professional speakers in NSA. Also discover the secrets to her reinventions. and how she built a speaking empire by sharing her expertise in the form of multiple income streams. \nYou will leave this information-packed program with the knowledge you need to grow your speaking business to the next level. Uncover the exact steps you need to take to quickly double your speaking income. \nLearn How To:\n\nExpand your speaking business income with the expert positioning model of marketing.\nReinvent your existing speaking business to survive and thrive in any economy.\nBuild a powerful expert brand that attracts your most ideal target markets who pays you top dollar to speak and share your expertise.\nGrow a highly profitable speaking empire with multiple income streams.\n\nAbout Debbie Allen\nDebbie Allen\, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is an internationally recognized business growth and market positioning expert aka The World’s #1 Authority on Expert Positioning. Debbie has been a member of NSA for over 25 years and presented before thousands of people in 28 countries. She is a bestselling author of 10 books including The Highly Paid Expert\, Success Is Easy and Expert Positioning. Learn more at DebbieAllen.com. \n  \n\n\nJoin us in-person at the\nMarriott at Lakeway\nOrleans Ballroom First Floor \n3838 N. Causeway Blvd\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\nGet Directions »\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister\n\n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/debbie-allen/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Leverage YouTube for Lead Generation with Nate Woodbury
DESCRIPTION:Build a Massive Following – Quickly\nYour knowledge and expertise are exactly what people around the world have been looking for; they just haven’t found you yet. Grow your YouTube channel with Nate Woodbury\, YouTube Producer and Founder of Be The Hero Studios. and witness the astounding results his strategies can bring. \nYou’ll learn how speakers\, coaches\, and course creators can leverage YouTube to generate speaking engagements\, coaching clients\, and course sales. At the end of this session\, you’ll know if YouTube is right for you and the exact steps Nate has used on over 20 channels to get predictable results. \nNate’s strategy is especially for experts who want to leverage their expertise on YouTube. This results in building a massive following of people who love you\, admire you\, and want to you. They buy keynotes\, courses\, coaching\, consulting\, memberships\, etc. \nWhat You’ll Discover\n\nWhat YouTube Topics will Attract Customers\nHow to Show Up in YouTube Search\nHow to Structure your videos to Generate Leads\nHow to Follow Up with YouTube Leads\nHow this strategy for Experts and Speakers differs from other YouTube strategies\n\nAfter the presentation\, we’ll open it up so you can ask Nate questions! \nYour Ticket Is FREE\nRegistration is complimentary and open to guests and members of NSA and any NSA Chapter. \nWhen signing up\, please indicate that you are a member or heard about this event through NSA NEW ORLEANS. \nAll registrants will receive the Zoom recording\, but plan to attend because Nate’s content has so much more value live with options for Q&A and much more. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/how-to-leverage-youtube-for-lead-generation-with-nate-woodbury/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T120000
DTSTAMP:20230208T145915Z
CREATED:20221206T134353Z
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Hub (ZOOM or In-Person) Meeting with Lou Heckler
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nOn Saturday\, February 11\, we will be hosting a hybrid hub meeting in locations across our membership area. As part of that morning\, NSA Hall of Fame Speaker Lou Heckler\, CSP\, CPAE\, will be joining ZOOM for a presentation on “8 Secrets to Inspiring Stories.” Lou is a legend in NSA and has served as a speaker coach for hundreds of successful speakers. \nWe will facilitate an informational session on NSA by ZOOM\, followed by the virtual presentation by Lou. Our goal is simple: to get as many people as possible into a safe setting to introduce them to NSANO\, then encourage them to attend our March 2023 live event in New Orleans. \nHub Locations:\nMississippi Gulf Coast AreaThe Meeting Place796C Howard Ave\, Biloxi\, MS 39530Host: LaShaundra McCartyPhone: 404.906.2643 Jackson-Metro Area136 Kelvin Drive\, Clinton\, MS 39056Host: Dr. Ron MumbowerPhone: 601.613.9564 Greater New Orleans Area921 Aris AvenueMetairie\, LA 70005Second floor (suite C)Host: Donna AccardoPhone: 504.234.1388 7012 Milne Blvd\,New Orleans\, LA 70124Host: Ty SalvantPhone: 504.251.5534 \nAbout Lou Heckler\nWith 15 years of on-air television experience and more than twice that number in professional speaking\, Lou Heckler will deliver and deliver and deliver. The most frequent comment he hears from meeting professionals goes something like this: “You combined solid\, usable content with fantastic and funny stories from real life and really hit a home run for our members.” \nLou has made a living from the written and spoken word since he was 14 years old. He has been a major university adjunct faculty member\, host of his own television talk show\, essayist for the national PBS show\, “Nightly Business Report\,” and Hall-of-Fame professional speaker who has traveled the globe\, helping audiences more fully focus on the people side of business. \n  \n\nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to join! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/lou-heckler/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T113000
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SUMMARY:Selling to Trade Associations and Professional Organizations Workshop with Ed Rigsbee
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nSpeaking at trade associations and professional society meetings is like being paid to showcase. One receives an honorarium and who are the audience members? Buyers\, decision makers\, and influencers are the audience members…the people that can purchase speaking services for their companies. \nIn 2 ½ hours\, Ed Rigsbee will divulge the essence of his 2-day “Selling to Associations” Intensive and the secrets he only shares with his Association & Society Speaker Community. Ed has been sharing his expertise with NSA chapters for nearly 30 years. If you are serious about gaining association business…and willing to do the work…you need to be at Ed’s workshop. \nEd has held the Certified Speaking credential from NSA since 2000 and the Certified Association Executive credential from ASAE since 2012. Is Ed a keynote speaker or is he an association executive? Yes! \n \nAbout Ed\nEd Rigsbee\, (CSP) Certified Speaking Professional\, (CAE) Certified Association Executive\, is the ROI Guy. He is obsessed with helping individuals and organizations to both receive and give more return on investment (ROI) in everything that they do. He will help your organization to elevate your business relationships from ordinary to extraordinary; in service\, results and profitability. Ed is the originator of the “Member ROI Valuation Process” and term\, “Member ROI-Centric Organization.” \nEd is the President of Rigsbee Enterprises\, Inc.\, established in 1981. He is recognized internationally for his expertise in the areas of non-profit organization member recruitment/retention and strategic alliance development/implementation. He has authored the following books: \n\nThe ROI of Membership-Today’s Missing Link for Explosive Growth\nThe Art of Partnering\nDeveloping Strategic Alliances\nPartnerShift-How to Profit from the Partnering Trend\nKids\, Parents & Soccer\n\nEd is also the president and executive director of the Cigar PEG\, Inc.\, an IRS recognized 501 (c) (3) non-profit public charity. The organization he co-founded in 1999\, starting as an annual fund raising party at the National Speakers Association’s annual convention. To date\, this organization has donated over $700\,000 to; the National Speakers Association Foundation’s Professional Speakers Benefit Fund\, the Hereditary Disease Foundation’s Laura’s Hope project\, the Cardiac Arrhythmias Research & Education (C.A.R.E.) Foundation\, and others. In 2011\, the Cigar PEG expanded to include international events. \nWith more than 2\,500 published articles to his credit\, Ed continues to be a regular contributor to business\, trade and professional publications globally. He has been an adjunct professor for both the Universities of California at Santa Barbara and California Lutheran University. He has also worked with the Dun & Bradstreet Foundation\, delivering full-day; sales\, customer service\, team building\, and management seminars across the USA. Ed has traveled to Europe\, Southeast Asia\, and the Middle East\, teaching member recruitment\, delivering multi-day strategic alliance workshops to eager business leaders and professional development workshops to established and emerging professional speakers. \nEd’s background is quite diverse\, allowing him to integrate his extensive experience in sales\, marketing and strategic management expertise\, along with his current research work\, into all his assignments. He shares his real-world experiences; from retail and sales management positions\, his work in the hospitality industry\, his work in distribution\, and as owner of a manufacturer representative firm. His presentations are based on his unique perspective of mutually beneficial partnering and ROI delivery. Ed’s ideas have evolved through his nearly four decades of research and teaching management\, marketing\, selling skills\, and member recruitment. Ed’s gift is his ability to synthesize industry specific information along with proven success strategies and quickly offer workable organizational and industry-wide solutions. \nEd is one of a select\, very few\, on the planet to hold both the CSP and CAE. He has been a professional member of the National Speakers Association since 1988 and was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2000; an accreditation that less than 10% of the Global Federation of Professional Speakers’ membership holds. Ed is also an association executive member of ASAE; the Center for Association Leadership\, earning his Certified Association Executive credential in 2012. \nOn a personal note\, Ed (an L. A. native) and his wife\, Regina\, have resided in Thousand Oaks\, California (greater Los Angeles area) since 1974; also the year that they married. They are the proud parents of two adult sons; Ryan and Jonathan…both happily married. \nJoin us in-person at theMarriott at Lakeway3838 N. Causeway BlvdMetairie\, LA\, 70002Get Directions » \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \nRegister\n\n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/selling-to-trade-associations-and-professional-organizations-workshop/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T120000
DTSTAMP:20221203T012244Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Jeffries - Speaking from the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nThe first 20 registrants receive a FREE copy of Lavon Gray’s Never Wrestle with Pigs: Dealing with Difficult Personalities!!\nHow to create your uniqueness by using your personal history\nAs speakers\, we all search for the best ways to share our message\, to express our ideas\, to make a point. We read\, study and research others’ work! Yet\, we oftentimes neglect the richest source of uniqueness on the platform . . . our own personal history! \nIn this session on topic development\, Elizabeth will inspire\, educate\, and challenge you to use more of your own uniqueness on the platform by speaking from the inside out. You’ll learn a process to tap into your personal history to connect with your audiences on a deeper level and move them from their heads to their hearts . . . the place that causes them to act on your ideas. \nElizabeth Jeffries\, CSP\, CPAE\, is professional speaker\, author\, and executive leadership coach. She works with healthcare executives and physician leaders who want to grow their leadership skills\, enliven their organizations\, and turn ALL their leaders into high performers. Elizabeth is founder and past president of NSA Kentucky. She was a member of the NSA Board of Directors for 6 years\, also serving as secretary and treasurer. She has served as chair or member of most NSA committees over the past several decades. \nAbout Elizabeth Jeffrie\n \nSince we are talking about stories today\, and because stories invite people into our lives\, Elizabeth would like to invite you into a few parts of her life you may not know. \nAs an executive leadership coach\, professional speaker\, and published author\, Elizabeth works with C-Suite executives and physician leaders who want to enliven their organizations\, select and onboard great people\, and turn ALL their leaders into high performers! She loves asking questions and guiding people to new insights! \nOriginally from Chicago\, she currently lives in Louisville\, KY and Naples\, FL with her husband and business partner\, Stephen Tweed\, who gifted me with 3 children when we married 30 years ago.  Her word for her life is ‘Adventure” because she wants to stretch herself to look for new things to do\, new people to meet and experiences to learn from! \nElizabeth loves Jesus\, loves to cook\, and loves to entertain small dinner parties where we can discuss important topics with people who care.  She’s an avid traveler of the world\, tennis buff\, novice Pickleball player\, an ok bridge player\, voracious reader\, life-long learner\, lover of Italy and all things Italian! \nShe’d like to get to know you today too! \n \n  \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\n \n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/elizabeth-jeffries/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20221031T170043Z
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SUMMARY:Alyson Van Hooser - Infinite Influence
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nInfinite Influence\nHow Successful Speakers Use Empathy to Uncover Your Unique Value & Capitalize on Endless Opportunity \nLearning objectives \n\n\nRedefine Leadership to Elevate Your Success\n\n\nUncover Your Unique Value through Stories\n\n\nUnpack Practical Proven Do’s & Don’ts to Increase the Impact of Your Stories on Stage\n\n\nAbout Alyson Van Hooser\nAlyson is on a sold out mission to help leaders succeed in the complex workforce we all know today! Alyson knows the pressure and responsibility of breaking through big obstacles to achieve great results — both personally and professionally. \nTough beginnings taught Alyson the radical power of an ownership mindset–one that transforms the trajectory of your life and helps you achieve audacious goals! Her recently-released book\,  LEVEL UP\, unlocks the information and strategies leaders need in order to be successful personally and professionally. Her results-obsessed inspiration guides people at all stages of their career to make practical changes that drive real life results! \nAlyson’s management experience with Walmart\, her leadership experience as a bank manager\, insurance advisor\, and elected city council member – all by the age of 30 — equip her to relate authentically with the challenges leaders are facing. She deeply understands the price of admission to leadership and the keys for leveling up — now she guides leaders to achieve even greater results! \nWith Alyson’s personal and professional strategies for success in tow\, her in person and virtual keynote presentations\, training programs with company leadership teams from C-Suite level to high potential employees\, and her podcast\, Stake: The Leadership Podcast\, prepare multi-generation leaders and teams across the country to successfully work together. Alyson’s audiences return to work both energized and equipped with future-proof practical\, tactical strategies to level up the way they lead themselves and their team. \n\n\nJoin us in-person at the\n \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\n \n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/alyson-van-hooser/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott at Lakeway\, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20220912T232949Z
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SUMMARY:Al Walker\, CSP CPAE - Thinking Big & Living Large
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nThinking Big & Living Large\nThinking Big & Living Large is Al’s most requested topic for a keynote\, luncheon or after dinner talk.  In his self-deprecating style he weaves his stories and his humor into a message that challenges speakers to expand their thinking and live a larger life.  A larger life is not about ‘having’ but about truly expanding our thinking\, planning\, and actions that will enable us to more fully imagine and then fulfill our potential. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn the 5 things needed to think big and live large\nGet real life examples of keynote elements that can elevate your presentation\nReceive insider tips about navigating through NSA\n\n  \nAbout Al Walker\nAl Walker is a Motivational Humorist from Chapin\, SC where he lives with his wife Margaret.  They have two married daughters and the three smartest\, best looking\, and most talented grandchildren on the planet. \nAl’s speaking career began in the training business which he and his organization continue to provide through programs in Leadership\, Personal Development\, and Personal Productivity. He is a past president of NSA which he joined in 1982. He has received every recognition and award given by NSA. Al began serving on the NSA Board of Directors and the NSA Foundation Board of Trustees in 1985. \nHe is the author of both\, Thinking Big & Living Large and The Sheep Thief\, which have sold over 10\,000 copies each.  Al believes in providing his audiences with a humorous\, uplifting message that challenges them to think\, lighten up and laugh at the same time\, while also providing them with solid\, relevant content that encourages them to think bigger\, do what needs to be done to increase productivity and thrive in these challenging times. Al’s unique approach is what has led to over 90% of his speaking and training being for repeat and referred clients. \n\n\nJoin us in-person at the\nDoubletree by Hilton – New Orleans Airport\nPontchartrain Room\n2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd\nKenner\, LA 70062\nGet Directions \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister\n \n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/al-walker/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton – New Orleans Airport\, 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd\, Kenner\, 70062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20220826T121520Z
CREATED:20220819T153433Z
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SUMMARY:Ford Saeks\, CSP CPAE - Growing Your Speaking Empire!
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nGet More Bookings\, Sell More Products and Services – with Ford Saeks\, CSP CPAE\nThis NSA Chapter program is designed for professional speakers\, thought leaders\, authors and consultants that want to increase revenues\, expand their digital footprint\, attract new customers and gain a competitive edge. Ford will share insider secrets to help you make money from YOUR expertise. This event is perfect for the emerging speaker to the advanced 6 or 7 figure earners too! \nIn this impactful presentation\, Ford will help you:\n\nCraft Compelling Value Propositions to Get Noticed and Booked\nIdentify New Revenue Streams from Your Expertise and the Exact Path to Profits\nThree Secrets to Attract Referrals and New Customers Like a Magnet\nFive Ways to Dominate Your Market\, Increase Leads and Attract New Clients\nStrategies to Leverage Traditional Mediums That Give You Top-Of-Mind Awareness and generate more money from your topics and expertise.\n\nYour presenter\, Ford Saeks\, CSP\,CPAE – Hall of Fame Speaker\, is a founding member and past chair of NSA’s Million Dollar Speakers Group\, he runs his own 7-figure speaking business\, and has helped many well-known professional speakers\, past presidents\, CSP’s\, CPAE’s\, authors and consultants grow their businesses. He’s one of only 20 people in the Speakers Roundtable and he only speaks to a couple NSA chapters each year\, and we’re delighted to have him with us for this special chapter presentation. \nJoin Ford Saeks as he reveals fresh insider secrets to accelerate your results and grow your business even on a limited budget. If you’re interested in building brand awareness\, connecting with your customer base\, uncovering new opportunities\, capturing prospects\, lead generation and increasing sales\, this program is for you. Bring your marketing and promotional materials or submit your website for a chance to be selected for one of Ford’s famous “Marketing Makeover-Hot Seats”. Mark your calendars and get registered because this is one event you cannot afford to miss! \n \n  \nAbout Ford Saeks\nDISCOVER HOW A BUSINESS GROWTH TITAN CAN RADICALLY GROW YOUR BUSINESS \nFord Saeks has redefined the formula for business success. His efforts have helped companies generate a total of over a billion dollars in sales worldwide. From start-ups to Fortune 500’s\, Saeks is widely recognized as a Business Growth Innovator. With over 20 years’ experience (ranging from retail to wholesale)\, he has founded over ten companies\, authored four books\, awarded three U.S. patents\, and received numerous industry awards. Tenacity and innovation are what fuels this revenue-generating powerhouse. From grassroots to Google\, Ford provides his clients with fresh perspectives and doable tactics to resolve marketing\, operations\, and growth challenges. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group\, Inc.\, an integrated marketing services firm\, Ford specializes in helping businesses attract loyal and repeat customers\, monetize social media\, and ignite creativity. \n\n\nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at:\nDoubletree by Hilton – New Orleans Airport\nPontchartrain Room\n2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd\nKenner\, LA 70062\nGet Directions \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \n\nRegister\n \n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/ford-saeks/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton – New Orleans Airport\, 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd\, Kenner\, 70062\, United States
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SUMMARY:RECONNECT 2022
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nIt’s Time to Reconnect…IN PERSON!\nAfter 2 years of COVID havoc\, it’s time to reconnect with your NSANO tribe\, and our kickoff meeting on Saturday\, August 13\, is designed to do just that! We’ll start the morning with coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde and some live New Orleans jazz as we visit with old (and hopefully some new) friends. Following some good-old fashioned networking\, you will have three opportunities to expand your speaker toolbox. \nProtecting Your Mental Health in a Post-COVID World\nCovid had a tremendous impact on those of us in the speaking industry\, so we want to make sure our members are taking care of themselves. Ron Mumbower\, PhD\, LMFT\, will lead the opening session focusing on “Protecting Your Mental Health in a Post-Covid World.” This interactive session will remind us of the importance of maintaining work/life balance\, while giving practical insights into protecting the professional speaker’s mental health. \nNew Feature: NSANO Speaker Showcase\nAt NSANO we believe your impact is limitless\, so we want to provide practical tools that enhance your success. We also believe one of the best ways to do this is though honest and transparent feedback on how we can improve our speaking skills. As part of our August 13 meeting\, three of our chapter members will present 15-minute “showcase” speeches\, followed by audience feedback on what worked and what can be enhanced. This will be a time we can learn from each speaker\, while also improving our individual platform skills. \nPost-COVID Best Practices Panel\nCovid presented speakers with opportunities to embrace major shifts in the industry\, while using innovation and creativity to find new ways of growing their businesses. Dr. Samuel Jones\, CSP\, will facilitate a panel discussion Post-COVID Best Practices focusing on changes many of us made in business models\, product offerings and delivery approaches. More importantly\, this time will be jam-packed with practical tools to help us weather future storms or unexpected shifts in the speaking industry. \nWhy Should I Attend? By attending\, you will learn to:\n\nProtect your mental health in a crazy industry – and thrive while doing it.\nBe part of a NSANO Speaker Showcase providing feedback and encouragement to members of our local chapter.\nUnderstand how members of NSANO were able to embrace industry changes brought on by COVID\, as well as specific products and services they added to weather the storm.\n\n\nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at Loyola University\n6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA 70118.\nDOWNLOAD MAP \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/reconnect-2022/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T123000
DTSTAMP:20220509T215212Z
CREATED:20211230T155400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T215212Z
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SUMMARY:Fearlessly Relatable: How to Build Confident Client Relationships\, Referrals\, and Revenue - Rachel DeAlto JD\, MA\, CPC
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nIf you’ve ever worried about saying the wrong thing\, not saying the right thing\, or missing opportunities because you overthink them\, you’re not alone. As speakers\, it is essential that we build connections with our audiences\, our clients\, and one another. Healthy relationships aren’t only great for referrals\, negotiations\, and great client experiences\, they are the key to success\, productivity\, and happiness. What if we could discover our social superpowers and utilize them to become more relatable\, a better colleague\, and a more successful speaker? \nBy attending\, you will learn to:\n\nUnderstand innate social wiring—and find your social superpower with complimentary access to Rachel’s psychological assessment\nDiscover how to connect with anyone\, anywhere—even (and especially) when it scares you\nUnlock emotional intelligence for confident introductions\, easier collaborations\, and stronger negotiations\n\nRachel DeAlto is a relationship expert\, media personality\, and speaker. She is the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster’s Tiller Press\, Fall 2021). \nRachel has appeared as a relationship expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight and TLC’s Kate+Date. Rachel DeAlto maintains a law degree\, a Master’s in psychology\, and an influential social media presence\, engaging and inspiring over150\,000 active followers over her platforms.\nIn addition to her regular appearances\, Rachel has also been featured on a multitude of media outlets including The TODAY Show\, Access Hollywood Live\, and Fox News. She has also given three TEDx talks including Being Authentic in a Filtered World which is featured on TED.com. \n\nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at Loyola University\n6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA 70118.\nDOWNLOAD MAP \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/rachel-dealto/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T123000
DTSTAMP:20220425T135114Z
CREATED:20211230T155126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T135114Z
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SUMMARY:Mike Ganino - Certified Originals: Take the Stage\, Tell your Story\, Change the World
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nThese days it’s pretty easy to take a headshot\, make a website\, and call yourself a professional speaker — which is why the competition for the stages you dream about has never been tougher. The only way to stand out is to show up as a Certified Original. Speakers like Simon Sinek\, Erin King\, Brene Brown did it. Personalities like Trevor Noah\, Mel Robbins\, and Kelly Clarkson mastered it. And you can\, too. When you clarify your ideas\, master you message and story\, and know how to perform as the most honest version of yourself – the marketplace can’t help but notice. \nIn this interactive storytelling and performance-based workshop\, you will: \n\nPunch your stories so they connect\, engage\, and enchant your audience\nSeason your performance with the vocal and movement training from the world of stage and screen\nWeave your talk structure around the way your audience experiences new ideas and stories using The Storyteller’s Path\nBring new energy and truth to your speech\nHave fun\n\n\n3 Drivers to Why Clients Hire Me\nExecutive Coach Julie Couret has identified the source of her new clients\, why they see her as the subject matter expert\, and how she replicates her business model for continued growth. \nJulie Couret is one of New Orleans’ most valued experts in her industry. Julie works with CEOs and Business Leaders primarily in the GNO area\, both one-on-one and in the CEO Peer Advisory group she leads. She taught Adjunct at Tulane for five years\, is Past President of the Greater New Orleans Executive Association and past Board Member of the Jefferson Chamber. Julie was the Jefferson Chamber 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year and held a weekly segment on WWLtv in 2019. \n\n\nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at:\nLoyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\n6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA 70118.\nDOWNLOAD MAP \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \n\nRegister\n \n 
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/mike-ganino/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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SUMMARY:A SPEAKER'S BRAIN: What Neuroscience Has To Say About That In 2022 with John Molidor
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nRecent research findings from the behavioral sciences\, the brain\, and neuroscience provide key insights into how your audience’s brains work\, learn\, and process information. In fact\, many things that presenters often do are not brain-friendly and may violate many key principles of learning. This presentation will explore the basics of how your audience’s brain work\, how you can design a presentation that is brain-friendly\, and how you can take better care of your own brain. \nAs result of this presentation\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the basic functions of your brain as well as your audiences.\nBe able to apply advanced brain basics to your presentations.\nKnow fact from fiction when it comes to the brain.\nReceive brain tips that help you take care of this vital mechanism.\nReceive speaking tips that can be used immediately.\nHave some fun as we explore the brain.\n\nAbout John:\nDr. John B. Molidor\, CSP\, works with individuals\, organizations\, leaders\, and speakers to help them use their brains more effectively. He does this by examining peer-reviewed research from the behavioral sciences\, the brain\, and neuroscience and then translating key findings and principles into actionable\, practical\, and usable ideas. Dr. John is the CEO | President of the Brain Based Leadership Institute and is a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. He has served as the President of the National Speakers Association (NSA) as well as the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and was responsible for introducing the NSA Professional Competencies (i.e.\, Expertise\, Eloquence\, Enterprise\, Ethics). He is also the 2021 NSA Cavett Award recipient. He is excited to be presenting to members and guests of NSA New Orleans\, sharing the latest research in neuroscience\, and demonstrating how brain principles can used immediately in one’s presentation and speaking business. Come join us for a mind-expanding presentation that will change how you approach your speaking! \n\nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at Loyola University\n6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA 70118.\nDOWNLOAD MAP \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/john-molidor/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doug Stevenson - Storytelling Mastery That Grows Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nYour unique stories set you apart in the speaking business\, as a coach\, or in any business context. However\, your stories have to be masterful! Learn to transform your stories from good to AMAZING using Doug’s Story Theater Method. In this program\, Doug will help you craft and deliver your stories with emotion\, acting skills and branding to make a lasting impact\, get rave reviews and repeat business\, and most importantly\, to change people’s lives! \nWhen you speak\, it’s not only about content; it’s about connection. You have to connect deeply and be amazing. A great story is more like a movie than a report. It captures the listener’s imagination and draws them inside the action. \nDoug Stevenson’s Story Theater Method combines acting\, comedy and storytelling techniques within the context of keynote speeches\, training\, and business presentations. Learn to use stories in a way that markets and sells you as a speaker\, while simultaneously making a powerful and lasting point. \nIn this presentation\, learn to: \n\nIdentify your most powerful and effective stories\nDiscover the Nine Steps of Story Structure to make your story better\nHarness the power of dramatic silence\nDiscover the magic of 3-dimensional storytelling\nBrand your message to be memorable and marketable\n\nIf time permits\, Doug will coach one or two volunteers on their stories\, so you can see how subtle acting techniques immediately increase the humor and dramatic power of a story. \nFor more information\, go to: http://www.storytelling-in-business.com/keynotes-training/story-theater-method/ \nYou’ll want to be at this meeting with Doug Stevenson to transform your stories\, and your speaking career forever! Learn Storytelling Mastery That Grows Your Business \n\nJoin us virtually via Zoom! Zoom information will be sent out closer to the event.  \nIt is $45 to attend. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend ! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/doug-stevenson/
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SUMMARY:The A to Zs of Growing a Successful Speaking Business with Annie Meehan
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nAbout:\nAnnie’s engaging and interactive session which will take you from A-to-Z on all the different things you need to think about for growing a successful speaking business. \nYou will leave with great Ideas on how to review\, restart or re-ignite your passion for providing the best service and messaging to your audiences. There will be time for you to create your own ABC’s for what is and what might not be working best for your clients. You will be inspired to identify where you might need to make changes and where you would like to focus to create even more success. \nBiography: \nWith an enthusiastic delivery guaranteed to inspire\, enlighten and energize\, Annie Meehan\, CSP mesmerizes audiences with a clear message that spurs listeners to break counterproductive patterns. As a widely embraced international speaker\, she has helped legions transform themselves from a life of ‘muddling along’ to one of sustained focus that showcases success after success. As an expert on living an Exceptional life\, Meehan will be the catalyst to motivate your audience members to obliterate any and all roadblocks that stand in their way. \nShe is the author of five motivational books\, including her award-winning “Be The Exception.” Her latest book\, “Pineapple Principle\,” offers hospitality a sweet journey to exceptional Customer Experience. Today her passion is to help companies create a Healthy\, Hopeful and Happy (H3) workplace that retains an engaged workforce! \nMeehan has three adult children\, and she lives in a Fort Myers Beach\, FL with her husband and two dogs. She loves volunteering in the community\, traveling with family\, and walking (or being walked) with Peanut and Leo. \nLearn more about Annie at https://anniemeehan.com and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnieMeehan \n\nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at Loyola University\n6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA 70118.\nDOWNLOAD MAP \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/annie-meehan/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Panel: Authors Tell All
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nFREE VIRTUAL EVENT!\nLearn about publishing deals\, self-publishing\, launching on digital platforms\, incorporating books into your speaking career\, working with a book coach\, and much more! \nMeet The Panelists:  \n\nCathy Fyock\, CSP\, aka The Business Book Strategist\, author of ten books\, including-On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draft in Six Weeks (self-published)\, Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You’ve Already Written (Silver Tree Communications)\, and with coauthor Lois Creamer\, The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches (self-published). Her most recent Authority: Strategic Concepts from 15 International Thought Leaders to Create Influence\, Credibility and a Competitive Edge for You and Your Business (Ignite Press)\, is an anthology about the power of authority and was a Wall Street Journal bestseller.\nSamuel L. Jones CSP\, author of Live Life on Purpose: From Discovery to Practice (self-published); The Man I Never Knew: How Leadership Can Be Developed by Faith\, Family and Friends (Keen Vision Publishing\, LLC) and Winning Before & Beyond the Finish Line: 7 Strategies that Transform SURVIVAL into SUCCESS into SIGNIFICANCE in Work and Life (self-published) \nMarvin LeBlanc: Come Hell or High Water (Life Lessons from Hurricane Katrina) Facing Life’s Greatest Challenges No Matter What (original publisher: Blooming Twig Books; relaunching in 2022 in self-published)\nMelanie Weller; Author of Chapter 2\, Vagus Nerve Cosmology: The Spiritual Underpinnings of Physical Dysfunction in Sacred Medicine by Jen Piceno. Melanie is working with book coach Sara Connell in her Thought Leader Academy to release her book\, The Body of Life\, later in 2022.\nTammy Lewis Wilborn\, Ph.D.; author of the upcoming book Playing A New Game: A Black Women’s Guide to Being Well and Thriving in the Workplace (GCP Balance) due out Fall/Winter 2022\nModerator: Valerie M. Grubb; author of Planes\, Canes and Automobiles: Connecting with Your Aging Parents through Travel (Greenleaf) and Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality (Wiley)\n\n   \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/book-panel-authors-tell-all/
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SUMMARY:How to Build a High Performance Business
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nFREE VIRTUAL EVENT!\nIt’s one thing to be talented at what you do. It’s another thing to be talented at building a business. \nIt’s one thing to make money\, it’s another thing to sustain success. \nEffort is admirable! Achievement is essential. This session will inform and direct. It will trigger commitment and accountability. It will separate your intentions from your execution. \nYou will learn: \n\nThe 6 keys to building a successful business\nThe 3 pitfalls most make\nThe indicators of success\n\nAbout Mike Staver\, CSPMike is the current Chair of the National Speakers Association and author of Leadership Isn’t for Cowards. He is an internationally respected speaker and leadership coach.    \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/how-to-build-a-high-performance-business/
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SUMMARY:Speaking Performance Skills: A Primer
DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nWhat’s the one critical question you must answer before you utter your first word?  And once you do utter that first word\, how can you capture the audience’s attention?  What is the value of “the hook” and how does it work?  How do you handle stage fright?  And how do you warm up your voice?  How do you manage the content of your speech and decide how much or how little core content to include?  How do you tell a story that lands with emotion and sincerity? \nAt our January meeting\, we will explore the answers to these questions and demonstrate how the speech’s content and the speaker’s performance techniques are collaborating partners in every great speech. \nThis interactive session invites all participants to perform the first three minutes of any speech and receive feedback from team members as well as chapter members.  Material does not need to be memorized\, but it must be rehearsed. \nTeaching Team\nBill Ganon: Keynote Speaker; Corporate Coach for Communication\, Presentations\, Sales Performance; and Award-Winning Storyteller \nDr. Frances Lucas: Professional Speaker\, Executive Coach\, Organization Developer\, Former College President \nDr. Jaye Stanley: Actor\, Director\, Speaker Coach\, Former Theatre Professor \nMelanie Weller: Nervous System. Voice Specialist and Consciousness Coach \nThis will be a hybrid event. Join us virtually via Zoom or attend in-person! \nOur in-person meeting will be held at Loyola University\n6363 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, LA 70118.\nDOWNLOAD MAP \nIt is $45 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/speaking-performance-skills-a-primer/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Embrace the Change: 15+ Sticky Strategies that Engage Today's Diverse Audience - Lenora Billings-Harris\, CSP\, CPAE
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, December 4\, 2021!\nDo your presentations\, blogs\, articles\, books and videos reflect your understanding that your audience is diverse? Do you conduct a diversity and inclusion check much like you would use spell-check? If you want your message to relate to the broad diversity of people in your audience\, join Lenora’s fun yet straight forward session to discover tips and techniques to help you connect in a way that builds on the concept of belonging and inclusion. Her illustrations and suggestions can be applied to any learning environment in-person or virtual no matter what the topic. It is surprisingly easy! \nDuring this engaging\, content-rich session you will experience creative ways to apply the principles and techniques of inclusion that grab your audience’s attention and keeps it. Join past NSA president and past Global Speakers Federation president Lenora Billings-Harris\, CSP\, CPAE to enhance your ability to deliver powerful messages that stick long after the session has ended. \nBonus: Do you have diversity-related questions for which you need answers? Come prepared to ask Lenora. You will leave this session with: \n\nAt least 15+ easy methods to make sure your message is relevant to diverse groups\nIllustrations that relate to YOU and your audience\nGreat ideas from colleagues\nA handout filled with tips and suggestions\n\n \nAbout Lenora Billings-Harris\, CSP\, CPAE:\nLenora Billings-Harris\, CSP\, CPAE is a recognized authority in the areas of inclusion\, diversity and unconscious bias. She has been included as one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion by The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and was named by Diversity Woman Magazine as one of the twenty top influential diversity leaders in the US. Her award-winning diversity is recognized in academic journals internationally. Additionally\, she serves on the Advisory Council of the Nido Qubein School of Communication\, High Point University. \nShe has presented to audiences in over 37 countries and six continents. Lenora recently keynoted at the Inclusion Conferences in Cape Town\, South Africa and in Tel Aviv\, Israel to share best practices with leaders within business\, government\, education and NGO communities. \nBillings-Harris co-authored How Top Business Leaders are Accelerating Results through Inclusion and Diversity\, and is the author of : A Guide to Making Diversity Work\, 3rd Ed. She serves on the adjunct faculty of the business schools of Averett University and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. \nIn addition to management positions held with two Fortune 100 companies plus the Business School at The University of Michigan\, Billings-Harris has held leadership positions with several non-profit organizations. She is a past president of Win-Win Resolutions with a mission to reduce bullying\, violence and prejudice in schools and communities\, and was a founding charter member of the Maricopa County Black Chamber of Commerce. \nShe is a past president of the National Speakers Association\, and past president of the Global Speakers Federation. In 2016 she was the Cavett Award recipient\, in 2018 was inducted into the NSA Speaker Hall of Fame. \nBefore launching her business in 1986\, she held management positions at two Fortune 100 companies\, and managed executive development seminars for the Graduate School of Business\, University of Michigan. \nIt is $35 to attend\, whether you come in person or attend virtually. \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend in-person or virtually! \nRegister
URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/lenora-billings-harris/
LOCATION:Loyola University – Monroe Hall – Room 610\, 6363 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, 70118\, United States
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