Project Lab
What is it? A casual, virtual co-working support space
Why do it?
How long is it? 2 hours, once weekly
When is it? Monday from 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Project Lab Flow:
Start at 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator schedules a 50-minute work session
The regular host is Michele Redmond, with co-host Shevon Quijano.
By registering for this event, you are giving permission for NSA-Arizona to add your contact information to our email list and to use any photographs (screenshots) that are taken at the event containing your likeness for as long as NSA-Arizona deems appropriate and desirable.
We ask presenters what their purpose is and what kind of feedback they want or need. We provide feedback in a structured environment that includes guidelines both for evaluators and for speakers. This helps to provide supportive, constructive, and useful advice.
Is there an area of your speaking that would benefit from some feedback? Come join us at Speaker Studio and experience the valuable feedback and encouragement to help you improve in any area of your content development or presentation skills.
Speaker Studio usually meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (except December 2023) from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at MAC6 in Tempe.
You may attend these sessions as a Guest. However, if you wish to present, you must be a Chapter member in good standing.
In a regular meeting, we fit in as many speaking slots as possible. The maximum time allocated is 20 minutes but many are less based on what the speaker is trying to accomplishwe usually have time for four 20-minute slots – 10 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for feedback. Speakers can use the time to receive feedback and tips for a specific purpose, like trying out new material or a new form of speaking.
“Jim and I attended the last session and it was amazing!! Don is GREAT at leading this...and the privilege of having some platform time with constructive feedback is priceless!! Don't miss this. We will both be at as many as possible!”— Naomi Rhode
SPEAKER PRACTICE SESSIONS
To request a practice session slot, please contact Don Thoren at don@donthoren.com or 480-560-3525, by no later than the Friday preceding an upcoming Speaker Studio meeting.
There may be more participants wanting to present at a specific practice session than time can accommodate. Requests will be approved on the following priority basis:
A. New Studio participant (following at least two observation sessions)
B. New Studio participant follow-up practice session
C. Participants not presenting in the most recent four Studio sessions
D. NSA-Az members requesting feedback on specific presentation elements
E. All other requests.
Special circumstances will be taken into account when scheduling practice sessions.
SPEAKER STUDIO COMPILED READINGS
Don Thoren has contributed many documents – articles, emails, etc. – over the past several years as teaching aides. These documents are contained in this file (click to access).
The documents have been organized into four sections: A) Annotated Table of Contents; B) Speaker Studio Feedback Forms; C) Speech/Presentation Preparation; and D) Business Development. Please access and apply any of the content that is relevant to your learning and work. Also, please feel free to submit your own documents and articles that may be helpful to other Speaker Studio participants.
BECOME OR REMAIN AN IN-DEMAND AND HIGHLY PAID
SPEAKER, TRAINER, COMMUNICATOR
PRACTICE PRESENTING TO A LIVE & SAFE AUDIENCE – Receive valuable personal coaching from Don Thoren CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame as well as other mentors and speakers.
JUST OBSERVE THE PRESENTERS - Your speaking and writing skills improvement will accelerate 10-fold.
Questions or suggestions? Feel free to contact Ev Taylor via email or phone at 480-720-9065
LOCATION: MAC6, 1430 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
All Speaker Studio sessions will be held on the second floor training room.
By attending this event, you are giving permission for NSA-Arizona to add your contact information to our email list and to use any photographs (or screenshots) that are taken at the event containing your likeness for as long as NSA-Arizona deems appropriate and desirable.
Meets virtually on the fourth Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rose Ann Forte.
Contact Rose Ann for the Zoom link.
You must be a member of NSA-Arizona to participate.
Meets virtually on the Tuesday before the Saturday program at 4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Roger Rickard
Contact Roger for the Zoom link.
This meeting will be held upstairs in the training room.
Please note: Coffee, water and light snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beverage and snacks.
3 Ways to Participate:
You will learn specific, simple and systematic tips and tweaks that will help you connect even better to any audience by using three simple ideas that form the basis of this entire message for you at the April meeting.
1-Speaking effectively is a learned skill. Like with any skill, the more you know and practice, the better you can be.
2-Speaking is NOT a performance art, it's a connection art. And the best way to connect with any audience is to be your authentic self. Because when you are you, you are much more relaxed and confident and nervousness is no longer part of your mindset.
3-The extraordinary speaker knows it's all about the audience and not about them. The mindset that puts you in this state of mind is simply this statement, "No one cares about you!" UNLESS---Your story, your experiences or your knowledge can benefit them. When you constantly remind yourself, "What's in it for them?" you get yourself out of the way and your message can flow to your listeners.
THE END RESULT
After hearing the Speaking Tips and Tweaks, you will know how to open any message just by using 3 powerful words, and how to end your message by using just one word. You'll learn the three-word formula to help you and your audience stay on point. You will have a simple way to know exactly how effective your audience found your message to be. This presentation will be interactive and you'll have an opportunity to ask any question you want about speaking effectively. When you walk out that door at the end of the April meeting, you should feel even more confident about your speaking career because you'll have lots of practical tools, tips, and techniques you can use immediately in your next presentation.
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON APRIL 8TH. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
Joel Weldon is an original founding member of NSA. He's a Hall of Fame speaker who's been paid to speak at over 3,000 events and has personally coached over 10,000 speakers. Some people can do and some people can teach, Joel excels at both. He's the creator of the Ultimate Speaking System, designed to help business executives, entrepreneurs and business owners use speaking to grow their business. Joel's philosophy is simply this: make your message impossible to be misunderstood, because speaking is simple, when you have a system. For over 4 decades, Joel has been known for his unique business card which is an 8 oz can that says, "Success Comes in Cans Not in Cannots." Over a half a million people have his success as a constant reminder of what they CAN do!
Cancellation Policy: No refunds.
Please notify us if you have any special needs for the meeting.
Meets virtually on the 15th of the month at 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Kristin Arnold, CSP, CPAE
Contact Kristin for the Zoom link.
How to Set and Negotiate Your Fees To Win More Business Every Time!
with Brian Lee, CSP®
You will learn how to:
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON MAY 6TH. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
Some of Brian’s achievements as a Speaking Professional Includes:
with Mark Brown, CSP®
Every presenter wants to be impactful, but what does it take, and what skills do presenters develop to be unforgettably impactful?
Mark Brown, CSP® has been using specific tools and techniques to command the physical and virtual stage on five continents, for more than 25 years. As the PROSpeaker for the NSA GA Speakers Academy, he teaches these techniques to emerging speakers in his chapter, and he reveals those techniques in this interactive program.
Attend this intensive, deep-dive session to learn his secrets, and to see them in action. Brave volunteers from the audience will receive live coaching!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Attendees will learn:
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON JUNE 3RD. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
Mark Brown is a dynamic presenter and executive speaking coach who helps people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential and achieve ever-increasing levels of excellence.
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown migrated to the United States at 18 years old with only US$40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. Today, he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world.
In 1995, he defeated more than 20,000 international contestants to win the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3,500 presentations, to more than 1.7 million people on five continents. He is one of only SEVEN (7) people who is both a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and a World Champion of Public Speaking.
A frequent presenter at National Speakers Association meetings, and keynote speaker at Toastmasters International Conferences worldwide, Mark shares his insights across a wide range of industries. As a speaking coach, he influences various professions, and his global coaching clientele includes emerging speakers, corporate CEOs, and seasoned professional presenters.
He is the co-author of the book Deliver Unforgettable Presentations, and a leading member of the coaching faculty at StageTimeUniversity.com. He cohosts the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast with fellow CSP & World Champion Darren LaCroix, which caters to presenters at every level of proficiency. According to Listen Score, a metric that estimates the popularity of over 3.1 million podcasts worldwide, the podcast ranks in the top 1.5%.
Mark is committed to helping individuals and organizations excel, and he passionately believes that “Your life tells a story, and there’s someone out there who needs to hear it!”
He lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 40 years.
CONTACT US
10869 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite 103, PMB 238
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-968-7443
info@nsa-arizona.org
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