Upcoming events

    • 7 Oct 2024
    • 25 Nov 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Virtual via Zoom
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    NSA-Arizona Projects Lab

    Project Lab 

    What is it? A casual, virtual co-working support space

    Why do it?

    • Bursts of focused work with breaks promote productivity and reduce stress.
    • Focus intently on a project, content development, marketing, pitching, operational or administrative processes etc.
    • It’s an opportunity to ask for feedback, share resources and support each other’s work
    • During the highly productive segments, you’re muted with your video on or off


    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 may be expanded to an additional day and time if Monday participation merits expansion


    Project Lab Flow:

    Start at 12:00 p.m.

    • Welcome new participants to introduce themselves
    • Each person shares their project, challenge or goal for the lab time

    Facilitator schedules a 50-minute work session

    • Take a break and share progress, ask any questions, share any related resources
    • A 40–50-minute work session is scheduled
    • Topics or conversations that require more time can continue via the chat or participants can stay on zoom after the scheduled end time and continue supporting each other

    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.

    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 12 Dec 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • MAC6, 1430 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
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    Speaker Studio

    NO STUDIO ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2024.

    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 (July & August off, only the first Thursday in December 2024) 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 Brenda Smull at bsmull@me.com 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 Brenda Smull via email or phone at 480-968-7443

    LOCATION: MAC6, 1430 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282

    All Speaker Studio sessions will be held on the second floor training room EXCEPT Thursday, October 24, 2024, which will be held in the Privacy+Board 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.

    • 12 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • MAC6, 1430 W Broadway Road, Suite 201, Tempe, AZ 85282
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    NSA-Arizona Program Saturday, October 12, 2024

    This meeting will be held upstairs in the training room.

    8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Networking
    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Program Meeting



    Please note: Coffee and water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beverage and snacks.

    3 Ways to Participate:

    1. Register to join us in person.
    2. Register to join us via live-streaming on the day of the event.
    3. Register to receive a link to the recording afterward.

    Part 1:  The Generosity Paradox

    As speakers, it's natural to want to provide our audience with everything they need to succeed—but how do we know when it's too much? In this workshop, you'll discover how to strike the perfect balance between delivering valuable content and keeping it simple. This essential skill is key for any speaker aiming to overcome the forgetting curve and leave a lasting impact!

    Part 2: Boost Your Everything with Intentional Audience Engagement

    In this workshop, you'll learn simple yet powerful techniques to grab and keep your audience's attention—making you a more memorable and sought-after speaker. Discover how to break free from old habits and connect with audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your speaking skills and turn your listeners into active participants.

    EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON OCTOBER 7TH. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!

    Margy Schaller, CEO of Laser Pointer Presentations, helps business owners and experts develop powerful, unforgettable presentations. She recently launched the Speaker Skills Academy, a dynamic program combining workshops, practice sessions, and personalized feedback to equip speakers of all levels with high-impact techniques. Margy is also the author of two acclaimed books, Write A Killer Talk and Formulate A Winning Presentation. When she’s not coaching or teaching, Margy loves spending time with her family, traveling the world, gardening, and expressing her creativity through watercolor painting.

    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.

    Cancellation Policy: No refunds.

    Please notify us if you have any special needs for the meeting.


    • 21 Oct 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
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    NSA-Arizona Master Class

    Getting the Gig: Finding work and writing a contract

    In this Master Class session, NSA Arizona Past President “FBI John” Iannarelli will discuss tools and techniques you can use to find paid speaker engagements. Just as important, once you find the gig, John will discuss the finer points of a speaker’s contract agreement to ensure you get paid.

    John was an FBI Special Agent and served as their national spokesperson. After retiring from the FBI, John was an NFL Security Representative, overseeing game-day security of players, fans, and the stadium throughout the football season and during the Super Bowl, for which he has received two Super Bowl rings for his work with the Kansas City Chiefs. John is a former Police Officer, attorney, author of five books, and a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has presented to Fortune 500 companies, domestic and international audiences, the United Nations, and the Vatican, where he has personally met on several occasions with Pope Francis.

    You must be a member of NSA-Arizona to participate.


    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.

    • 6 Nov 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    From Posts to Partnerships: Leveraging Social Media to Connect with Meeting Planners
    Join us for an engaging, muy caliente, virtual fireside chat where we’ll dive into the art of using social media to attract meeting planners. Discover insider tips on crafting compelling content, enhancing your online presence, and building valuable connections that lead to event planners seeing your content and engaging you for more speaking opportunities. This informal yet informative discussion between Minal Sampat and Alaina G. Levine will help you turn your social media channels into powerful tools for securing partnerships with meeting planners, with specific tactics to get their attention, communicate your value, and entice them to hire you!
    About Minal: Minal Sampat is a Best Selling Author, Marketing Strategist, Social Media Coach, and Dental Hygienist. She was born in India, grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, went to college in NJ, and now lives in Walla Walla with her husband and an extensive shoe collection! She launched her first company by breaking a Guinness World Record and since then has helped 100s of dental practices and businesses with marketing strategies to grow production while reducing marketing expenses. Minal is also the founder of Marketologist™ - an online marketing training program and CE on the Beach™! She is also the co-founder of the Pediatric Dental Marketing Course & Pediatric Dental Growth Summit! Minal’s marketing strategies have been featured in industry press AND on Forbes.com...not once, not twice...but 7 times in the last 4 years.
    • 9 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • MAC6, 1430 W Broadway Road, Suite 201, Tempe, AZ 85282
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    NSA-Arizona Program Saturday, November 9, 2024

    This meeting will be held upstairs in the training room.

    8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Networking
    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Program Meeting



    Please note: Coffee and water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own beverage and snacks.

    3 Ways to Participate:

    1. Register to join us in person.
    2. Register to join us via live-streaming on the day of the event.
    3. Register to receive a link to the recording afterward.

    Exactly What to Say for Speakers and Coaches

    Being a solo-preneur is hard enough. The work all falls to you. There is always more work to do than time to do it in.

    Too often we make it harder by not thinking about our most important conversations until we’re in the middle of them. In this presentation, Marc will show you exactly what to say and exactly how to do the relationship building in ways that increase your morale and effectiveness.

    You'll leave this session with:

    • A strategy for consistently increasing sales opportunities
    • The exact words to use in the most stressful conversations you experience
    • A system for strategizing your work around your strengths
    • A way to plan your work that helps you navigate the overwhelm

    EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON NOVEMBER 4TH. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!

    Marc A. Pitman, CSP is the founder of Concord Leadership Group and has served as its CEO for 20 years. In that time, he has presented trainings and keynotes to over 25,000 participants in North America, Europe, Mexico, and New Zealand; coached more than 120 CEOs, C-suite executives, directors, and owners; and in the last two years has certified an additional 39 Quadrant 3 Leadership Coaches, who have gone on to coach and train more than 14,290 leaders in corporations, government, associations, and nonprofits. Marc holds his masters in organizational leadership from Regent University.

    He is a Certified Franklin Covey Coach, a Certified Speaking Professional of the National Speakers Association, and president of the South Carolina chapter of the International Coaching Federation. He has appeared in or been recognized by media outlets and publications including NBC, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Success magazine, Real Simple, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Marc is the author of Ask Without Fear!®, which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. His latest book is The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be.

    Marc speaks nationally and internationally on leadership, influence, storytelling, and fundraising and is the voice behind FRC, one of the longest-running blogs in the nonprofit sector (est. 2003). He is the executive director of The Nonprofit Academy; an advisory board member of the innovative fundraising platform Pennybridge in Orebro, Sweden; and a former advisory panel member of the Rogare Think Tank at Plymouth University, Plymouth, United Kingdom.

    He is married to his best friend and is the father of three amazing kids, who, if he’s belting ’80s tunes, will deny they know him.

    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.

    Cancellation Policy: No refunds.

    Please notify us if you have any special needs for the meeting.


    • 25 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • 26 Nov 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Attn: Aspiring & developing speaking/consulting professionals!

    Looking to get booked, get paid and attract consulting clients? Become recognized as an industry influencer & topic area expert!

    Discover and explore the systems, fundamentals, and tools which help your speaking/consulting business thrive, especially in challenging economic climates! Join Dynamic Speaker Institute and Dental Speakers Bureau Founder, Vanessa Emerson, and an intimate group of your colleagues for this virtual business intensive workshop. Learn what you need to know and what you need to do to advance as a speaker/consultant.

    In this dive-deep, roll up your sleeves workshop, we will:

    • Ensure you have the essential first steps (that many speakers skip) in place
    • Identify your niche, pinpoint how you differentiate, and solidify your brand
    • Gain the marketing knowledge and materials you need to get noticed and get clients!
    • Review your existing materials and uncover tips for improving your marketing success
    • Discover inside-the-industry tips and practices for setting your honorarium
    • Explore sponsor relationships: who, how, when, where, and why to establish partnerships
    • Learn the communications skills necessary for getting the planner’s attention and interest
    • Gain real world list building strategies and tools for converting leads into paying clients
    • Discover why and where to network with colleagues, planners and sponsors

    ... and much more!

    Virtual Workshop via Zoom

    November 25 & 26, 2024 | (Mon/Tues the week of Thanksgiving)

    9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Arizona)


    100% of your registration fee will benefit the NSA Arizona Chapter

    NSA Arizona Fundraiser Rate: $300 (normally $900)

    INCLUDES a 60-minute virtual coaching session!

    Course size is LIMITED  -  Register early.

    Register and Forward your registration confirmation email to info@VanessaEmerson.com.

    She will email you course details. That’s it! You’re IN!

    NOTE:  Must be present and available for the full workshop.

    No late arrivals and no early departures. No exceptions.


    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.

    Cancellation Policy: No refunds.

Past events

24 Sep 2024 NSA Arizona Fireside Chat with Hayley Foster
14 Sep 2024 September Program Meeting: Solutions Selling
15 Aug 2024 Facilitator Mastermind Group
14 Aug 2024 Summer Social Event
27 Jun 2024 Author Mastermind Group
18 Jun 2024 NSA Arizona Fireside Chat with Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE
8 Jun 2024 June Program Meeting: How to Be Unforgettably Impactful
4 Jun 2024 Keynote Mastermind Group
11 May 2024 May Program Meeting: How to Set and Negotiate Your Fees To Win More Business Every Time!
13 Apr 2024 April Program Meeting: Speaking is Not a Performance Art, it's a Connection Art
16 Mar 2024 March Program Meeting: Next Level Audience Engagement
10 Feb 2024 February Program Meeting: Power Tools for A Profitable Speaking Business
13 Jan 2024 January Program Meeting: Strategic Planning for the Professional Speaker
14 Dec 2023 NSA-Arizona Holiday Party
1 Dec 2023 NSA Storytelling Competition
11 Nov 2023 November Program Meeting: Small Events, Big Back End
26 Oct 2023 Author MasterMind Group
14 Oct 2023 October Program Meeting: Transactional to Transformational
9 Sep 2023 September Program Meeting: How to Be an Expert
2 Aug 2023 Summer Social Event
22 Jun 2023 Speaker Studio
20 Jun 2023 NSA AZ Virtual Networking Mixer: Influence Edition!
10 Jun 2023 June Program Meeting: Rock Your Short Talk!
3 Jun 2023 Chapter Fundraiser: Content Marketing Workshop
13 May 2023 May Program Meeting: When YOU Are the Business!
29 Apr 2023 MPIAZ: Talks of the Town
22 Apr 2023 New Member Orientation
8 Apr 2023 April Program Meeting: Building a Million-Dollar Speaking Business
27 Mar 2023 Speaker Showcase Audition
11 Mar 2023 March Program Meeting: Marketing With A Book For Speakers
28 Feb 2023 Virtual Networking Night and Silly Trivia Extravaganza
25 Feb 2023 New Member Orientation
11 Feb 2023 February Program Meeting: Where Your Speaking Passion Can Lead
26 Jan 2023 Own the Room: Speaker's Academy
14 Jan 2023 January Program Meeting: Advantage Play™: The Art of Knowing What Comes Next

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Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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