National Speakers Association – Arizona!

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NSA-Arizona Program September 12, 2009

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. Sept. 9): $30/members, $45/guests
Late Registration: $40/members, $55/guests
No refunds after 5 p.m. Sept. 9, 2009.
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Lou Heckler, CSP, CPAE, “Making Meetings Magic: Three keys for unforgettable presentations”

Our audiences want more than a speech…they want an experience. This session will show you three key ways to bring a magical performance to the meeting room. We will look at changing your method of speaking to become more audience-involving…at using the pause to form a bond with that audience…and at choosing material that will have great universal appeal.

Lou Heckler, CSP, CPAE, has been speaking professionally for almost 30 years. He brings a special blend of content and humor to every presentation and is one of the premier teachers and coaches of other speakers in NSA. He has spoken at nearly every NSA national convention since 1987…he hosted VOE in the 2004-2005 presidency of Scott Friedman…and this year was awarded the Cavett for his service to NSA and its members.

Voice of Experience—Pamela Jett, CSP

Teleseminar Strategic Secrets—Revealed!

It’s no secret. Many speakers are thinking about adding teleseminars or webinars to their business offerings. Have you ever wondered if they can become a viable revenue stream? Do you want the secrets to leveraging each event for maximum marketing impact and money? Is your content teleseminar or webinar ready?

Pamela Jett, CSP will share the important and often overlooked questions you must ask and answer for yourself before venturing into the teleseminar/webinar arena to make the the most out of every event you offer (and to keep you from losing money.) And, you will learn how to sell/price your programs to a variety of “buyers”. Pamela will reveal clever ways to present content that leave your audiences simultaneously satisfied and hungry for more. Adding teleseminars/webinars can be easy and profitable if you know few of the strategic secrets!

As an internationally recognized communication skills expert, speaker and author Pamela works with professionals to better understand that “Words Matter” when we are looking to achieve results, make an impact, and improve effectiveness. Pamela is recognized as a true innovator. She takes people beyond theory and strategy to a level of application that is unparalleled.

With over 15 years of platform experience, Pamela has been recognized nationally for her presentation skills and counts among her satisfied clients Intel, Waste Management, American Express, Verisign, Ameriprise Financial Services, and many others.

Each of Pamela’s unique programs are power-packed with practical application and real-life techniques. Her unique blend of humor and intellect are sure to leave you inspired and ready to make positive changes for increased success.

Extreme Speaker Makeover

Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, CSP, and Deborah Dubree on Keynote Development

Deborah will explore her journey after buying consulting time with Marcia Reynolds at the NSA-Arizona auction that led her to makeover her entire approach to the speaking part of her business. Deborah will share what she learned in the their initial meeting and then how she went on to apply what she learned at Marcia’s annual keynote retreat. Marcia will highlight the tools she used in the process of coaching Deborah, including how to find your theme, your voice, and your stories. Deborah will also share two of the most memorable speaking techniques she learned. Marcia will then lead the audience in two exercises to practice these techniques on their own.

Dr. Marcia Reynolds is considered an expert on how the brain works by her clients world-wide. In addition to coaching executives and top talent in multi-national companies, she travels the world teaching and speaking at conferences on leadership, emotional intelligence and organizational change. Excerpts from her book, Outsmart Your Brain, have appeared in many places including Fortune Magazine, Harvard Management Review, Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times and she has appeared on ABC World News and National Public Radio. Her new book, Wander Woman: How High Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction will be released in June, 2010. To help out her colleagues, she coaches speakers to have more emotional impact on the platform and she holds an annual speakers camp for a small group every January.

Deborah Dubree believes, “Simply existing is for sissies.” Tenacious and gutsy, she gained a unique perspective on business during her climb up the ladder of success to owning and running a $20 million commercial construction company. Her leadership skills earned her several respected positions including: President of Construction Financial Management Association and International President of the Timberline User Group. Her contribution to the construction industry was so valued, industry peers nominated her for National Woman of the Year in Construction.

Eventually, Deborah stepped away from her CEO position to create ClearEdge. She coaches, trains and speaks on: How to be the Undisputed #1 Best in Your Field: from Surviving to Thriving. Deborah is internationally recognized by satisfied clients for pushing, stretching and making them uncomfortable as they cut through their empty words and promises to themselves and learn to dominate their sandbox … and then beg for more.

Business Building Session

The Business Building Session starts promptly at 12:15 and ends at 1:30 p.m. The Business Building session is designed to provide members with information and tools necessary to successfully build their speaking business. The format we are using is based on Jim Cathcart’s Eight Professional (Speaker) competencies. All morning attendees are welcome.

Dr. Treva Kimbrough

Dr. Kimbrough will introduce you to the SBA-SCORE organization, including the emerging SCORE Speakers Bureau! You will learn how SBA-SCORE is available to assist individuals in small businesses development and entrepreneurship including; marketing, advertising, branding, business plans, financing, training, and more.

Dr. Treva Kimbrough is President and CEO of two “boutique” companies: Magnum Opus HR Consulting Solutions, and, Kimbrough Christian Counseling Group. She is an Ordained Minister; Board Certified Christian Counselor, and, Certified Professional Life Coach. Prior to entrepreneurship, Dr. Kimbrough spent 28 years in corporate management, training, organizational development, and Human Resources. As an Epipha’Nologist™ and Coach’Ologist™ Dr. Kimbrough encourages, educates, empowers, and, equips, individuals to lead Enterprising lives and careers. She is wonderfully married, the mother of two children, and grandmother of six. Currently she supports the SCORE organization and is working on her first book publication.

Come hear this outstanding program!

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To register for this meeting, please follow prepayment procedures.
Prepayment Procedures: To streamline check-in at monthly meetings, the board requires that you prepay for your meeting attendance.

• Register: To register online Members & Candidates Click Here
• To register online Nonmembers Click Here
• or by email, send name, company and number of attendees to Gwen@nsa-arizona.org
• or call (480) 968-7443.

NSA-Arizona Calendar

For a printable monthly calendar of NSA-Arizona events, click Calendar.

NSA-Arizona Future Programs Lineup

To see the exciting line-up for the coming months click 2009-2010!

Future 2009-2010 Programs

• October 10
• November 14

Thank you to the NSA-Arizona Program Committee: Janita Cooper, Michelle May, Celeste Bumpus and Paula Shoop.