National Speakers Association – Arizona!

President’s Message

From Fear to Leadership

I recently talked to an acquaintance who said, “Speaking. That would mean I’d have to get up in front of people and speak. I’m scared to death of it.”

Ever heard that before? It… Continue reading →

President’s Message

Make this a month of relating.

Surrounding our November meeting with Laura Stack and June Cline, NSA-Arizona is having a social night at the Gainey Ranch with food, fellowship, fun and photos. While Laura offers wonderful ways to… Continue reading →

President’s Message

Everyone says, “You have to have a book!” This month, we’re hearing from our chapter’s own Marsha Petrie Sue, CSP, who really knows. She has sold a zillion books (well, maybe not a zillion, but close). In her… Continue reading →

President’s Message

I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome each of you to NSA-Arizona. In this association of education and connection, our theme for the year is “Beyond the Platform, the Magic is in the Details.” Magic is what… Continue reading →

President’s Message

By Michelle May, M.D.

I can give a weeklong seminar on mindful eating without notes but opening our monthly NSA-Arizona meeting in front of my peers has been, well, a little intimidating. As speakers, we can’t help but… Continue reading →

President’s Message—Thorns and Roses

By Michelle May, M.D.

I’m on the last leg of an eight-day, three-city, 14-presentation trip. When people ask what the speaking business is like, I say great—if you don’t allow the inconveniences to become a thorn… Continue reading →

April 2010

President’s Message

By Michelle May, M.D.

In our ongoing quest to serve our members and keep our website fresh and functional, our chapter’s website has been given a facelift. As small business owners, we all know this stuff… Continue reading →

President’s Message

By Michelle May, M.D.

I’m guessing that most of you don’t know our March keynote speaker, Sarah Singer-Nourie; perhaps you’re even considering skipping the meeting because of it.

Be careful. This natural instinct to seek out the familiar… Continue reading →

President’s Message

By Michelle May, M.D.

It’s Valentine’s Day! Do you know where your relationships are?

As speakers, we face challenges—and opportunities—in developing and maintaining healthy relationships with the fans who love us. And what about the relationships with our… Continue reading →

President’s Message

Resolutions or Results?

On January 1st, millions of people will resolve to lose weight, get organized, or make more money. Don’t be one of them.

You may be thinking, “What?! But it’s a tradition; I make the same… Continue reading →