National Speakers Association – Arizona

Meetings

This summer join us for a relaxing afternoon of networking. Enjoy ice cold cervezas, sodas or margaritas and delicious fresh Mexican food. Sandbar’s paito instantly sweeps you away to a tropical island paradise where thatch and tin roofs cover the bar and you relax in brightly colored lounge chairs. Enjoy a delicious Mexican food buffet while catching up with speaker friends. Join us from 4 to 7 p.m.

Your Programs Committee has crafted an amazing lineup of speakers handpicked to provide exactly what you need to enhance your business as a professional speaker. Mark your calendar now, and join us every month!

One of the best ways to build speaker credibility is to have a book or books published by major publishers. With eight books and over 30 years of publishing experience to his credit, Michael LeBoeuf knows first-hand what it takes to build a successful writing career. In this candid and somewhat irreverent presentation he will share what he has learned about choosing a marketable book topic, writing a winning book proposal, how to choose a good title, working with agents and the joys and frustrations of working with publishers.

To register online Members & Candidates Click Here To register online Nonmembers Click Here NSA-Arizona Program May 8, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m.; networking 8:00 a.m. Business Building Session: 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ Early Registration: $30/members, $45/guests Late Registration: $40/members, $55/guests No refunds after 5 p.m. May [...]

CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Naomi Rhode and CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, Glenna Salsbury will be sharing the essence of speaking with passion power, and purpose. You will discover how to:

• Identify your passion
• Determine your power base
• Utilize practical wisdom for telling great stories
• Deliver transformational presentations with a clear sense of purpose

Plus, Voice of Experience Joel Weldon, CPAE, on storytelling.

To register online Members & Candidates Click Here To register online Nonmembers Click Here NSA-Arizona Program March 13, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m.; networking 8:00 a.m. Business Building Session: 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ Early Registration (by 5 p.m. Wed. Mar. 10): $30/members, $45/guests Late Registration: $40/members, $55/guests [...]

To register online Members & Candidates Click Here To register online Nonmembers Click Here NSA-Arizona Program February 20, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m.; networking 8:00 a.m. Business Building Session: 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ Early Registration (by 5 p.m. Wed. Feb. 17): $30/members, $45/guests Late Registration: $40/members, $55/guests [...]

Dale Irvin is the World’s only Professional Summarizer. He did this at the June NSA Convention. Throughout the day, he noticed key details of the event. At the dinner, he summarized it with a comedy monologue written on the spot. He also does this for companies such as Allstate, Duracell and Mercedes. One of his clients best described his performance when she said; “What Billy Crystal brings to the Academy Awards, you brought to our meeting.”

Join us for an Inspired Holiday Evening of fun and fellowship with your friends and colleagues. Fill your hearts with cheer as you eat, drink and be merry: Holiday Feast of sliced turkey or honey glazed ham off the bone (vegetarian options also), potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob and delectable desserts. Roast your own S’mores over the outdoor fire pit or warm yourself in conversation.

Learn how to think like a producer when crafting your presentations, how to structure your presentations for maximum effect, how to utilize predictable unpredictability to keep your audiences awake and interested, how to use the secrets of comedy writers to make your speeches and stories come alive, and how to use acting tips to turn your presentation into a performance.