January 2005 News Flash
Happy New Year from NSA-Arizona
Enjoy the Journey through 2005
- President’s Message
- January 15 Meeting
- Living Room Forum Jan. 26
- Upcoming NSA-Arizona Programs
- Future NSA Programs
- Speech Development Lab
- Business-Building Bulletin
- Word Trippers
- Website Wisdom
- Worth Repeating
- About This Newsletter
NSA-Arizona President’s Message from Ted Rogers
As we welcome our New Year, many of us relate with the Roman God Janus, finding ourselves peering forward and back at this time of year. I hope that your 2004 was successful, challenging, and fulfilling–and that you’re looking forward with great anticipation, expectation, and hope for 2005.
I recently learned that a friend is struggling with a serious illness. This energetic and dynamic force has lived his life to the fullest. He has experienced great success, enjoys his wonderful family, “has it all” . . . and knows it. He shows that through his humility and gratitude.
When we spoke together at an association event, we really enjoyed working together. Our presentation focused on these three key ideas:
- How do we decide what is really important to us?
- Why does our obsession with the small risks of life take up so much of our time, focus, and effort?
- What are the real risks that award us success and fulfillment?
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My friend knew the “three” answers to these questions for himself; he visited both the questions and answers frequently. Ironically, most of us pass through life not really answering (or wanting to answer) them.
Yes, sometimes we simply feel overwhelmed with all the expectations and demands on us. How do we break down the major components (risks) of our lives into bite-sized pieces that we can handle? Where do we find the inspiration to tackle and achieve the most important tasks that will bring us fulfillment and success? Most importantly, how do these answers translate into intentions for our businesses and our lives in 2005?
Guillaume Apollinaire wrote this wonderful poem that reminds us where we can find answers:
Come to the edge, he said.
They said, We are afraid.
Come to the edge, he said.
They came…
and he pushed them…
and they flew!
This year, may we all come “to the edge.” Wishing you success, challenges and fulfillment in 2005!
Ted Rogers
President, NSA-Arizona
P.S. We hope to see you in Burbank, California, on February 4-6 for the NSA Winter Workshop. Winter workshops are loaded with information and opportunities to help you get to where you want to be! Book your flights to arrive early so you can participate in the Chapter Leadership Workshop that begins on Friday February 4th at 8:00 a.m. It’s open to EVERYONE. Take advantage of this great information and networking opportunity. (See details below.)
NSA-Arizona Monthly Meeting
Saturday, January 15
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Candidates meeting 12:15 p.m.
President’s Note: Your board of directors has updated NSA-Arizona’s bylaws (sent to you via email Dec. 15), to be offered for ratification at the January 15 meeting. Thanks to Ed Scannell and Steve Allen who were instrumental in the revision process. We’ll be voting on the changes at our January meeting. Make sure your vote is heard!
**Successful Speakers Secrets REVEALED! **
One of the best ways to learn about the speaking business is to find successful speakers, arrange a time to get together with them, buy them a cup of coffee, and ask them every question you might have. Unfortunately, due to your busy schedule and their INSANELY busy schedules, it might take 6 to12 months to set up a meeting.
Well, don’t despair my friends, because NSA-Arizona has come to your rescue. On January 15, you’ll have the opportunity to get together with four incredible speakers at once. And we’ll even buy the coffee.
Join us for a panel discussion with the following speakers:
- Glenna Salsbury, CSP, will answer your questions about topic development.
- Stephanie Frank will answer your questions about website sales and marketing.
- Debbie Allen will answer your questions about shameless self-promotion.
- Jim Hennig, CSP, will answer your questions about negotiating for your highest fees.
Glenna and Jim are past NSA presidents and Debbie is a past NSA-Arizona president.
So these panel members can provide us with on-target information, please send your questions before the meeting to Dave Sherman at dave@connectionpros.com. Make sure to identify which panelist your question is addressed to.
Note: To allow additional time for this special format, there will be no Voice of Experience at the January meeting.
Candidates Program
Product Development
January 15 at 12:15 p.m.
You asked for it; we got it. Join the Candidate Program after the morning program for “A Conversation about Product Development.” A few chapter members who are attending the Product Innovation lab in Cancun will discuss the ideas you’d like to hear about and share. Members, guests, and candidates for NSA membership are welcome to attend for no extra charge.
Date: Saturday, January 15, 2005, 9:00 am - 12 noon; networking 8:30 am
Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ
Prepaid registration (by 5 p.m. Wed., Jan. 12): $25/members, $35/guests
At-the-door registration: $35/members, $45/guests
To register for this meeting, please follow these prepayment procedures.
Prepayment Procedures: To streamline check-in at monthly meetings, the board now requires that you prepay for your meeting attendance. Members save $10 when they prepay by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Saturday meeting. Registration at the door (available as space allows) is at the full rate of $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Thanks for your cooperation with these new procedures.
Three ways to register:
- Online
- By email: send name, company, and number of attendees to Gwen@nsa-arizona.org
- By telephone: call (480) 968-7443
*Congratulations to Kathy Marcil and Kitty Wiemelt, our newest professional NSA members and “graduates” of the Candidates program. *
Wednesday, January 26 Living Room Forum
At this forum, Marcia leads a discussion about how to integrate coaching with your speaking business and how to build a solid coaching practice.
Focus on Seminars and Workshops
Join Living Room Forum guests at the home of Marcia Reynolds from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, to discuss seminars and workshops. Cost: $15 members, $20 guests. Call Marcia at 602-954-9030 for directions.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Forums in 2005:
Feb. 22 — Writers and Publishers
Mar. 30 — Tim Davis, Humor
Apr. 26 — Michelle May, Seminar/Workshop
May 25 — Bill Johnson, Consultant/Coach
Three ways to register:
Online
By email: send name, company, and number of attendees to Gwen@nsa-arizona.org
By telephone: call (480) 968-7443
Future NSA-Arizona Programs 2004 - 2005
February 12, 2005 — Lois Creamer, How to Book More Business
March 12, 2005 — Terry Brock, CSP
April 9, 2005 — Dick Bruso, Branding
May 14, 2005 — Jane Atkinson, Promoting Your Business
June 11, 2005 — Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
Order NSA-Arizona Program Tapes
Couldn’t attend our fabulous meetings featuring Paulson, Poynter and Poscente, Labalme and Leblanc, Calloway, Sanborn and McKain, Friedman and Sjodin, Burgett and Godek, our own Steve Tyra and more? Order their presentations (starting with Aldonna Ambler in January 2002) on audiocassette for $10.00 each. Send an email to Gwen@NSA-Arizona.org to request the order form. Additional charge for shipping.
Future NSA Programs 2004-2005
Winter Workshop, Burbank, California
February 4-6, 2005
Lights! Cutting-edge education will illuminate ways to improve your speaking business.
Camera! Get ready for glamour at Saturday night’s festivities.
Action! From the excitement of the main platform presentations to the rockin’ sounds of the NSA All Star Blues Band, this meeting will have it all.
Make your plans to Enjoy the Journey, Hollywood Style, at Hilton Burbank Airport hotel.
Go to
The NSA Humor Lab: Putting Funny in Your Pocket
April 29 - May 1, 2005–NSA Headquarters, Tempe, AZ
Do you think your presentations are funny? Guess what? They could be funnier…after you attend a weekend retreat with seven of NSA’s top “fun guns” for a humor lab that focuses on developing and delivering humorous material.
Here’s what’s in it for you:
- Five incredible sessions full of tips and techniques to improve the humor in your material;
- An opportunity to interact with the faculty to apply the information to meet your specific needs;
- A weekend at NSA Headquarters in Tempe, AZ;
- An opportunity to present your material and have the faculty and other participants make it funnier;
- Small group discussions where you can brainstorm and discuss the topics with one of the faculty and other participants;
- Networking opportunities;
- A chance to kiss the ring of NSA President Scott Friedman;
- The eternal gratitude of the Humor Lab Chairs, Ron Culberson, MSW, CSP and Mark Scharenbroich, CSP, CPAE.
Sign up today at
The Global Speakers Summit, “Internationally Speaking–A World of Possibilities”
March 31-April 2, 2005
Hosted in Singapore by the International Federation for Professional Speakers
International Federation for Professional Speakers is comprised of the National Associations of Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United States, and soon to include Singapore.
Join professional speakers from all over the world to explore platform excellence, international business opportunities, multi-cultural protocol, and the latest technology for speakers and trainers.
The Global Speakers Summit kicks off on Thursday, March 31 with a look at the global speaking market and the many different business models that support it. Learn the latest trends and what you need to do to capitalize on them. The second day celebrates April Fool’s Day with the funniest of the funny. The event continues with a wide range of timely topics all geared to boost your business beyond the borders. With the Asian economy being the fastest growing in the world and international business booming, this is the perfect time to think universally, speak internationally, and sell globally.
If you want to develop world-class content for culturally diverse audiences, Singapore is where you want to be! You can:
- Attend the Global Speakers Showcase introducing you to top literary agents and vendors for international publishing, licensing agreements and worldwide distribution networks.
- Meet with international seminar promoters and agents to discover how to launch new markets for your products and services along the Pacific Rim.
- Discover the latest learning resources and technology to disseminate your intellectual property globally.
To register, please click http://www.asiaspeakers.org/online_registration.html
Members of the U.S. contingency include Jim and Naomi Rhode, Patricia Ball, Ed Scannell, Mark Sanborn, Jim Cathcart, Terry Paulson, Scott Friedman, Susan Friedmann, Rick Jakle, W. Mitchell, Laura Stack, Terry Brock, Tim Gard, Scott Halford, Tom Antion, Susan Luke, Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, Doug Stevenson, Joseph Michelli, Mary LoVerde, Bob Pike, John Patrick Dolan, and Kristin Arnold.
NSA’s National Conference
July 9-12, 2005
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Look for details in future issues of News Flash and at http://www.nsaspeaker.org
Speaker/Speech Development Lab Tuesday mornings
A great New Year’s Resolution for 2005 would be to join the “NSA Speakers Lab” that meets every second and fourth Tuesday morning from 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at NSA Headquarters in Tempe.
Try out new material, revise current material, practice delivery, and receive feedback from NSA speaking colleagues at this Lab. It’s open to both regular and candidate members. Fees for participation are $75/year for those expecting to attend half of the meetings or more; $20 per meeting for those who drop in randomly; $50 for random attendees who want to perform and receive feedback only on the day they attend.
Questions? Contact Don Thoren, CPAE, at dthoren@cox.net or Eileen Roth at EileenRoth@aol.com
Be there on Tuesday January 11th, 2005!
BUSINESS-BUILDING BULLETIN
Editor’s Note: This forum publicizes events of interest to NSA-Arizona members and to announce new products. When the number of announcements increases, you’ll receive dedicated BUSINESS-BUILDING BULLETIN issues in addition to being featured in News Flash.
Developing Your Keynote: A Private Retreat for Shaping Your Stories and Speeches to Maximize Your Success on the Platform
**January 14-15 in Phoenix **
Bring your speech alive and make more money. Join an exclusive group of eight people who will work for two days with professional coach Marcia Reynolds, CSP. This retreat focuses on coaching your material to perfection so you can reflect your unique style and message. Each registrant will be contacted to make sure this retreat will be beneficial. Register now to hold your place; the eight spots are expected to fill up fast. Registration is $525. Call Marcia at 602-954-9030 for full details.
How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
January 18, 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, headlines an ASBA Innovators’ Forum January 18. It’s held with ASBA’s Marketing and Sales Executive Connection and co-sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and GateWay Community College.
From graduates and teachers to parents and self-starting business aspirants, Canfield offers help and inspiration for getting from “where you are” to “where you want to be.”
Canfield discusses “success principles” from his January 2005 release of The Success Principles, a watershed book for creating a success-oriented culture.
Details: January 18 from noon to 2:00 pm at GateWay Community College, Center for Health Careers & Education (CHCE), Rm 106, 108 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Cost: ASBA Members - $15 Nonmembers - $30.
Sign up today at http://www.asba.com/events/details.aspx?EventID=499
Maximize Your Success and Dramatically Increase Your Profits in 2005 and Beyond!
January 21-23 at the Scottsdale Radisson Resort
You are invited to attend NSA-Arizona Past President Debbie Allen’s first-ever VIP Customer Appreciation Boot Camp in Scottsdale, January 21-23. Debbie has assembled 13 world-class experts to educate and inspire you. After attending this wealth-building boot camp, you’ll think differently about money and allow more of it to flow to you.
This is a real $1,795 value and Debbie invites you to attend at no charge, but you must preregister online with a $100 no-show deposit in order to reserve your seat!
Says Debbie, “The Maximizing Success Wealth Building Boot Camp hosted by Patricia Drain and me will be an amazing event! We already have 500 registered and seating is now limited. Entrepreneurs, business owners, and wealth seekers will be traveling from Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, UK, Canada and all over the U.S. to be here.” There will also be a special bonus session for speakers and authors only. You won’t want to miss it! For details on the boot camp and presenters go to http://www.MaximizingSuccess.com and register now while seating is still available.
Leading Achievers Coaching Group
**January, February, March **
Leadership coach and professional speaker Arlene Rosenberg offers group coaching that will move your business to the next level. Over three months, you’ll develop a vision and strategic plan, a new way of attracting clients, and a support system that won’t let you down. Meetings will be held the second and fourth Monday of the month during January, February, and March, 2005. It’s limited to 10 people. Cost: $450 for the six sessions ($400 if paid before December 20). Call 732-431-0086 for full details or alenox@thersoenberggroup.com
New Book for Michelle May, M.D.
Michelle May, M.D. has released her first book, Am I Hungry? What To Do When Diets Don’t Work which one reviewer called the “antidote to ineffective dieting.” Am I Hungry? offers a comprehensive lifestyle approach free from “good” food / “bad” food rules. Am I Hungry? is available at http://www.AmIHungry.com.
Michelle recently received the distinction of “Best Presentation of the 2004 Patient Education Conference.” She will be representing the American Academy of Family Physicians on a Discovery Health Channel CME program titled “Adult Obesity: Reversing the Trend.” This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Good Lead for Speaking Opportunity
The Arizona Multihousing Association is looking for experienced public speakers to conduct “Missing Persons” presentations during next year’s Project S.A.F.E. campaign. If interested, contact Wayne Kaplan at 602-224-0621 or 800-326-6403, or wkaplan@azama.org
What business-building events of interest to NSA-Arizona members are coming up? What new books and tapes will you launch soon? Send your announcements to Barbara at editor@barbaramcnichol.com
Word Trippers from the Platform
Want to find the exact word for your presentation or written piece? Barbara McNichol’s Word Trippers can help!
Sardonic, sarcastic –While both refer to bitter, cutting, or derisive expression, “sardonic” goes beyond content to describe the manner of expression. “His sarcastic comment was delivered with a sardonic smile.”
Semi, bi –”Bi” occurs every two intervals; “semi” occurs twice during a time period. “I publish a bi-monthly newsletter, sent every other month, rather than a semi-monthly, which goes out twice a month.”
Small, less, fewer — When size is involved, use “small”; when importance is involved, use “less”; when quantity is involved, use “few” or “fewer.” If you can count the number of items, use “fewer.” “The small dog picked the less painful of two options. He faced fewer problems by running away than by attacking the porcupine.”
Word Trippers are featured in The Door Opener, an ezine that helps you open doors to your dreams through the written word. Subscribe at http://www.barbaramcnichol.com or send an email to editor@barbaramcnichol.com
Website Wisdom Tips from Kendall Summerhawk
Tip: Lead off your home page with a snappy question or a bold statement. The best questions address the symptoms your choice client is experiencing, yet still get a “yes” answer. Example: for a professional organizer, a good headline might be: “Does the ‘O’ in organize stand for overwhelm?”
Worth Repeating
Quotations for this New Year (from Quotes of the Day)
The best preparation for a better life next year is a full, complete, harmonious, joyous life this year.
- Thomas Dreier
It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.
- J. J. Kersee
For a daily dose of inspiration, visit http://www.qotd.org and sign up for Quotes of the Day.
Executive Director’s Note: We’re happy to keep your credit card on file for meeting payments but it’s not an automatic service. Please specifically ask us to do that. Also note our new mailing address:
NSA-Arizona
6340 S. Rural Road #118-172
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone remains: (480) 968-7443
Website remains: http://www.NSA-Arizona.org
About This Newsletter
Email your News Flash announcements to editor Barbara McNichol at editor@barbaramcnichol.com or call 520-615-7910 by 15th of each month.
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