June 2005 News Flash
Enjoy the Journey through 2005
- President’s Message
- June 11 Meeting
- Living Room Forum May 25 and Next Year
- Upcoming NSA-Arizona Programs
- NSA Conference in Atlanta July 2005—early-bird registration ends soon!
- Speech Development Lab
- BUSINESS-BUILDING BULLETIN
- Word Trippers
- Website Wisdom
- Worth Repeating
- About This Newsletter
- Inspired Thoughts from 2004-2005 at NSA-Arizona
Congratulations!
To Kathleen Tomes for making the grade as a professional member of NSA.
To Jeffrie Story for winning our Chapter Member of the Year Award!
NSA-Arizona President’s Message from Ted Rogers
I can’t believe that a year of “Enjoying Your Journey” has almost come to an end. I remember when all chapter presidents were sworn in at last year’s NSA National Convention. Time has gone by so quickly.
I look back on this year with amazement and awe. And gratitude. I want to thank NSA-Arizona’s board of directors for a great year—all that they created. Each and every one of this leadership team has made a difference for the viability of our chapter: Beth Terry, Jeffrie Story, Joan Koerber-Walker, Pamela Jett Aal, Dave Sherman, Bob Kelly, Steve Allen, Debbie Christofferson, June Cline, Neil Dempster, and John Hersey, our immediate past president.
A special thanks to our wonderful executive director, Gwen Henson, who does so much to create a smooth-running, professional association.
To our webmaster Rich Hamilton for his expertise in building and maintaining our impressive online resource for our members and the meetings industry.
To Barbara McNichol who has diligently created our newsletter to keep us informed. A special acknowledgement for the new Business Builders Bulletin, a valuable resource to help us grow our businesses.
To Deb Gardner who stepped in to help with the membership committee. Her enthusiasm and fresh ideas have ensured great service to our members and growth of our chapter!
To Bill Johnson, CSP, who has offered ideas and insight to our chapter. Bill was NSA’s first executive director and has been a great resource and friend forever.
To Don Thoren, CPAE, who enthusiastically promoted and led the Speakers Development Lab this year.
And to our “chapter sages” for 2004-2005, Jim and Naomi Rhode, who have brought our Board of Director’s great wisdom along this journey and their continued commitment to our chapter! They offer us wisdom not only because they’ve both been past national presidents of NSA and long-time board members, but from their experience running a highly successful, multi-million dollar business. Nothing short of brilliant, their insights and inspiration have provided encouragement for your leadership team. Thank you all for all you do for our chapter!
In looking back through this journey of achievement this year, I’d like to revisit with you some of the lasting thoughts experienced this year. Please scroll to the end of this newsletter for inspirational ideas that stood out for me this year.
Thanks for the privilege of allowing me to serve as your president.
Ted Rogers, President
NSA-Arizona
NSA-Arizona Monthly Meeting June 11, 2005
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon; networking 8:30 a.m.; Candidate Program 12:15 p.m.
PREPARATION: The Art of Making Art with Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
Travel with this masterful pro as she leads us through a thought-provoking exploration of what is really involved in preparation within the practical realities of our profession. Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE, is known as someone who packs a lot of relevant information into every one of her programs. Come listen and you’ll never think of preparation the same way again.
You’ll discover:
- ways to capture an audience by building on their current reality
- the secret to inner power for preparation success
- the craft of preparing stories with powerful meanings
- a renewed consideration for your power to deepen yourself and your message.
At the end of her presentation, she’ll invite you into an open forum conversation to de-construct her presentation and compare it with more traditional forms of preparation.
Since opening her consulting and speaking practice in 1980, Eileen has developed an international reputation as a provocative speaker who grabs both the heart and the mind. A business journalist, award-winning author, a radio commentator, she has been an NSA member since 1984, and is currently serving her second term on the national Board of Directors. Eileen was recently named one of the top 100 thought leaders in business by Executive Excellence Magazine.
VOE – Handling Pesky Challenges from the Audience - Beth Terry shares insights from four decades on the platform about how to handle challenging audience situations.
Candidate Program – Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Speaking Fees! with Jim Henning, PhD, CSP, CPAE Starts promptly at 12:15 p.m.
Former NSA national president and negotiations expert Jim Hennig discusses:
- How to convince meeting planners to expand their budgets for speakers
- How to fit into a meeting planner’s budget without altering your fee schedule
- When and how to ask for (and get) increased fees
- How to gain power in negotiating with a meeting planner
- …and much more!
Date: Saturday, June 11, 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., June 8): $25/members, $35/guests
After June 8 and 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.
Note from Executive Director Gwen Henson: 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.
Three ways to register:
- Online: go to Register
- By email: send name, company, and number of attendees to Gwen@nsa-arizona.org
- By telephone: call (480) 968-7443
Living Room Forum in 2005-2006
May marks the last Living Room Forum for our 2004/2005 programming year with our Consultants and Coaches Forum Wed., May 25 at the home of Joan Koerber-Walker.
Special thanks to everyone who opened their living rooms to their fellow speakers this year – Raleigh Pinskey, Leslie Jenness, Marcia Reynolds, Bette Dowdell, Michelle May, and Tim Davis. Thanks also to our 2004/2005 Group Leaders – Bob Kelly (Authors * Publishers), Dave Sherman (Seminars * Workshops), Tim Davis (Humor), and Bill Johnson (Consultants * Coaches).
We’ll kick off the 2005/2006 program year on September 28th with a mastermind session for consultants and coaches at the home of two past national NSA Presidents, Jim and Naomi Rhode.
Getting involved in the Living Room Forums is a great way to get more out of your chapter experience. To be part of this great experience, contact co-chairs Joan Koerber-Walker ({{email jkw@corepurpose.net}}) or Kitty Wiemelt ({{email kitty@kittywiemelt.com}}). Next year’s schedule is posted below so reserve these important Wednesday evening dates now!
September 28, 2005–Consultants/Coaches
October 26, 2005–Authors/Publishers
November 30, 2005–Seminar/Workshop
January 25, 2006–Humorists
February 22, 2006–Consultants/Coaches
March 22, 2006–Authors/Publishers
April 26, 2006–Seminar/Workshop
May 24, 2006–Humorists
Order NSA-Arizona Program Tapes
Couldn’t attend our fabulous meetings featuring Atkinson and Bruso, Brock and Creamer, 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 {{email Gwen@NSA-Arizona.org}} to request the order form. Additional charge for shipping.
**Upcoming NSA-Arizona Programs **
Mark these dates on your calendar. You won’t want to miss a single program!
August 13 Summer Fiesta
September 10 Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
October 8 TBA
November 12 TBA
December 10 Holiday Party
NSA’s National Conference
July 9-12, 2005
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
This year’s Conference chair Scott Halford says: “When you make a commitment to attend the NSA Convention in Atlanta, you are adding an out-and-out advantage to your career in speaking. Dare to Enjoy the Journey with the best and brightest minds the world has to offer in our very special profession. Dare to hop on the ride that will take you to your next stop. Dare to embark upon an expedition that will take you from the highest highs to the very depths of your being. Dare to Enjoy the Journey in Atlanta, July 9-12, 2005.”
Early bird registration ends June 1, 2005.
**Speaker/Speech Development Lab **
Join the NSA Speakers Lab every second and fourth Tuesday morning from 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at NSA Headquarters in Tempe. Here’s your chance to 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 {{email dthoren@cox.net}} or Eileen Roth at {{email EileenRoth@aol.com}}
BUSINESS-BUILDING BULLETIN
This bulletin publicizes events of interest to NSA-Arizona members and announces member accomplishments. When more announcements are sent in, you’ll receive dedicated Business-Building Bulletin issues in addition to News Flash.
Michelle May’s Book Wins 3 Glyph Awards
Am I Hungry? What To Do When Diets Don’t Work by Michelle May, M.D. with Lisa Galper, Psy.D. and Janet Carr, M.S., R.D. (Nourish Publishing, 2005) won three Glyph awards recently. Am I Hungry? was awarded Best Health Book, Best Self-Help /Psychology Book, and Best First Book by a New Publisher. The Glyph Awards are sponsored by the Arizona Book Publishing Association. Says Michelle, “We are so appreciative of this recognition for our work and grateful that it provides further validation about this new direction in weight management.”
Rich Hamilton sweeps Best Business/Career Book Glyph Awards
Rich Hamilton won double honors May 14 at the 2005 Glyph Awards as Arizona Book Publishing Association presented Disney Magic: Business Strategy You Can Use at Work and at Home with the Best Business/Career Book award, and Disney Magic Ideabook: Using Disney’s Magic Strategy for Your Own Business Success won Honorable Mention in the same category.
Speaking Seminar At Sea—new dates Oct. 3-7
Seminars at Sea are now scheduled for October 3-7 from Long Beach, Mexican Baja with Catalina and Ensenada stops. This cruise features a lot of schmoozing with fellow NSA members. Sail at sunset Monday and return early Friday morning.
On board, you’ll have time for “speaking talk” and lots of laughs, plus speaker stories at “refreshment time” that you won’t believe! Get in on our group rate. Sponsored by Arizona Small Business Association. Details at: http://www.billjohnson.com/dx/ASBA_Cruise_Flyer_sm.pdf
**Special “Deep” Speaking Skills Offer **
NSA-Arizona members, here’s your chance to learn A-Z from NSA charter member Bill Johnson, CSP. Bill is one of only three who has attended every NSA Convention! He was keynote for the New Zealand Speakers Association’s first convention and was named “Legend of the Speaking Profession” in 2003. This program is limited to ten registrants and will be held each Tuesday evening in June. For details, contact Bill@BillJohnson.com
**Authors and Speakers Roundtable **
Authors and Speakers Roundtable, sponsored by Arizona Small Business Association, meets the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome between 11:30 am to 1 pm. Bring your own lunch if you choose; drinks are provided. Each month features an author who tells about his or her authorship journey and the challenges along the way. Great information! 4130 E. Van Buren, Phoenix 602-265-4563. www.asba.com. Monthly meeting is no charge for ASBA members ($125 for annual dues); $20 for guests. This community of Arizona Small Business Association is chaired by Bill Johnson, CSP.
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
June’s (and Steve’s) Humor Tips
Steve Tyra and June Cline, CSP
Many of us get quite confused about how we should present ourselves. Unsure about the image, we project, we don’t know if we’re correct in our current fashion styles. But despite what you may see on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided:
- A nose ring and bifocals
- Spiked hair and bald spots
- A pierced tongue and dentures
- Miniskirts and support hose
- Ankle bracelets and corn pads
- Speedos and cellulite
- A bare midriff, a belly button ring, and a gall bladder surgery scar
- Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor
- Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge
- Bikinis and liver spots
- Short shorts and varicose veins
- Inline skates and a walker
- Thongs and Depends
Word Trippers from the Platform
Barbara McNichol helps you find the exact word for your presentation or written piece. Note: Barbara co-presented at the May Candidates Meeting about how to write a client-capturing website.
Passed, past – “Passed” is a form of the verb “pass” meaning to go by. “I pass the mailbox on my way to work every day. Yesterday, I passed it more times than usual.” “Past” is an adjective, noun, preposition, or adverb that shows something has gone by. Adj.: “We celebrate past glories.” Noun: “We enjoy thinking about the past.” Preposition: “It’s the house just past the corner.” Adverb: “The troops marched past.”
Peak, pique, peek – “Peak” refers to the top of something (e.g., a mountain, chart); “pique” is to attract someone’s interest; “peek” means to take a quick look at something. “I want to pique your interest in climbing to the peak of that mountain so we can peek at the valley on the other side.”
Pedal, peddle – The verb “pedal” refers to riding a bicycle while “peddle” means selling wares. “The salesman peddles new products every week as he pedals his bike through the neighborhood.”
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
Keep in mind the “little things” from Webmaster Kendall SummerHawk that can make your site better. Note: Kendall co-presented at the May Candidates Meeting about how to write a client-capturing website.
Tip: Speakers tend to be high-energy people who want their website to reflect their verve and spirit. But many speakers’ websites overuse exclamation points in a misguided attempt to create energy and excitement. Using too many exclamation points says “Amateur” instead of “Motivating.” It’s much more sophisticated to create energy through bold writing, juicy phrasing, and inspiring metaphors—not punctuation.
Worth Repeating
from our May 14 program
If a craving doesn’t come from hunger, eating won’t satisfy it.
- Michelle May, MD http://www.AmIHungry.com
The purpose of eating is to fuel living.
- Michelle May, MD http://www.AmIHungry.com
Quote yourself! You’re the expert.
- Jane Atkinson http://www.speakerlauncher.com
If your topic list is longer than your client list, you’re in trouble.
- Jane Atkinson http://www.speakerlauncher.com
Don’t get stuck in something you are good at!
- Jane Atkinson http://www.speakerlauncher.com
Inspired Thoughts from 2004-2005 at NSA-Arizona
In September, we were reminded of this wonderful poem by Marianne Williamson called “Our Deepest Fear”!
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves ‘Who am I, to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?’
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a Child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the World.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking,
so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the Glory of God, that is within us.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.
And the real question is this: Are you living full tilt and without fear—not in the sense of overwhelm but of richness and greatness?!
In December, we talked not so much about finding “our” perfect Christmas tree but about celebrating family, the moments we spend together, the magic within our relationships, those important individuals who feed and nourish our souls!
In October, we noticed the lesson that when we get better, everything gets better! How we owe it to ourselves—and our audiences—to take that workshop, read that book, learn and grow, become our best selves we can. What an important gift to yourself… and the world!
In January, we asked, Are we still obsessed with the small risks of life? The little, insignificant ones that take up so much of our time, focus, and effort? When will we move on to tackle the real risks that award us success and fulfillment? Can we find the courage to “come to the edge” to experience the exhilaration of success and living our dreams. We’re challenged by Guillaume Apollinaire in his poem “Come To The Edge”:
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.
In February, we asked, Are we working on “SMART Goals” with persistent action? Do we stretch who you are and thrive? When we work everyday at our dreams, with goals, persistence and with the help of others, like your NSA family, there is very little that you won’t achieve and succeed at.
Also in February, we addressed Thomas Edison’s challenge: “be a brilliant success… or a brilliant failure”… whatever you do, dream and do big! How those words can power us, our lives and careers for destinations and dreams rarely thought of. Do you hold these words true for our businesses and for ourselves?
In November, we reviewed the “Dozen-Do’s” that were shared by past NSA president Mark Sanborn:
- Bite off more than you can chew. This year, this month, this moment is an opportunity for growth and exploration.
- Be available. Be accessible.
- Always tell the truth, but do so without being brutal or angry.
- Solve what you can and accept the fact that we can’t solve it all. Give up worrying about it. It’s not your job to make everyone happy.
- Pay attention to both faces of the NSA brand… what we perceive is NSA and our chapter… and what outsiders think.
- Don’t hold back… try. Even when we make mistakes… we learn.
- Focus on your strengths. History books are full of individuals who knew their strengths and used the talents they were given.
- Always, stand-up for what you believe and share it when appropriate.
- Do things with class and kindness.
- Share the good news that surrounds us. Nurture the grapevine with stories of success, hope and perseverance.
- Focus!
- Love is what matters most. Make a commitment to treat people properly. Love what you do; love whom you do it with; and love who you do it for.
In April, we asked, Have we incorporated the simple and powerful idea of the “Factor of 10 Percent”?™ How could a 10 percent improvement in your business or personal life impact you? Simply achieved by consistent, focused, efforts. Day in, day out. Let’s play our own game just a little bit better each and everyday. When we do, success and greatness is waiting for us. And it lies within each of us!
And in May, we were reminded to simply remember the blessings, to allow ourselves to believe and see blessings all around us. What a wonderful privilege we have when we share and empower our audiences to this miracle.
In March, we asked, How do we respond when things don’t go great for us, when we get knocked down and bruised? Do we continue to believe in our own brilliance? I also resolved to “DRINK THE GOOD CHAMPAGNE” and want you to join me in that.
I raise my glass to you all for the wonderful journey and the enormous blessings shared!
Ted Rogers, President
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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