NOW ON WEDNESDAY!
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 WEDNESDAY of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at MAC6 in Tempe.
The meetings will be held in the Training Room on the second floor.
The following meeting will be held in building 1438 on the first floor in the Privacy + Board Room:
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 Michael Haley at at via email or 480-968-7443, 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 Guest Enrichers 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 Michael Haley via email or phone at 480-968-7443
LOCATION: MAC6, 1430 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
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.
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. (excluding holidays)
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.
This meeting will be held upstairs in the training room.
Please note: Coffee and water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beverage and snacks.
3 Ways to Participate:
Be Your Clients’ Solution: Grow Your Business By Delivering Excellent Results!
Too often, busy entrepreneurs promise to deliver results to a client, but fall short! How do you prevent this from happening to you so you can maintain your business reputation and bring in more clients? The answer is simple, you have to leverage project- and change management best practices. What’s simple about project management? A lot! Join us as Alana demystifies project - and change management to ensure your clients are WOW’d after every engagement. This program is perfect for speakers, coaches, and consultants who want to grow their business by consistently providing excellence in a world filled with chaos. By utilizing her proven 4-step change leadership model, you can ensure that you are your client’s solution, and not part of their problem.
Learning Objectives:
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON FEBRUARY 3RD. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
Alana M. Hill, PMP is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in their lives and their organizations. She is a passionate energy industry veteran who has paved the way for women leaders, with a focus on women of color. Her experience as an engineer and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in talent development provides real-world insight into how people and teams can excel, even in the face of adversity. Throughout her career, Alana has led diverse teams and delivered high-impact workshops all over the world!
She is an engaging and dynamic keynote speaker, appealing to audiences of various types and sizes. Alana makes a lasting impact at conferences, corporations, and colleges delivering high-energy, principle-based content. Her programs will move you to overcome adversity, build resilience, and convey empathy. She is the author of What’s Your Catalyst? The Power of Managed Change where she guides her readers to discover how purpose and passion can drive strategic change at home and at work.
With over 25 years of cross-functional leadership and training expertise, Alana helps individuals and organizations accomplish their goals by utilizing sharp analysis, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills development. She helps leaders balance cognitive ability (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) to improve team dynamics and performance. Alana holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and Executive Education Certificate in Leadership from Harvard University. Read full bio at: www.alanamhillpmp.com
Cancellation Policy: No refunds.
Please notify us if you have any special needs for the meeting.
Are you a new member of the NSA AZ?
Join us in a Zoom meeting and discover all that the NSA AZ has to offer to help you be a better speaker and build a better business.
At NSA AZ we want to make this the best experience for you and help you on your journey as a Professional Speaker.
Our New Member Meeting is a place for you to learn more about the purpose and vision of our Chapter as well as to explain the programs and events we have designed for you to shine.
You will learn how to get the most out of your membership, see where you can use your leadership skills, and have all your questions answered.
President-Elect and Membership Chair Ana Melikian will host.
All Members are invited to attend!
CONTACT US
10869 N. Scottsdale Road
Suite 103, PMB 238
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-968-7443
info@nsa-arizona.org
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NSA-Arizona is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization.