NSA-Arizona Projects 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 Cassandra Thompson.

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.

Speaker Studio is a members-only benefit, designed as an intimate learning environment that creates breakthrough moments for our members. As such, members may present and guests may observe.

We are limited on presenters for this session, based on who signs up first.

“Speaker Studio was an incredible opportunity to receive thoughtful, diverse feedback that truly elevated my presentation skills. The timing was perfect because it encouraged me to invest in coaching right before filming my course videos and recording my first Audible. The impact on my delivery was truly transformational. Thank you, Speaker Studio and fellow NSA AZ members.” - Rose Ann Forte, Founder, The Plans He Has For Me, LLC

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).

Questions or suggestions? Contact us via email or phone at 480-382-0638.

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.

NSA-Arizona Program Saturday, February 14, 2026

This meeting will be held upstairs in the training room, Suite 201.

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.

The Business Side of Speaking 

How to Build a Highly Profitable Speaking Empire

During this content-rich and interactive workshop you will discover a proven step-by-step plan of action and innovative business building strategies to develop a highly profitable speaking business. 

Discover how to accelerate your speaking career by becoming the go-to expert in your niche market. Learn how to effectively thrive, reinvent and/or pivot in your speaking business over time. 

Debbie Allen, CSP will show you how to create multiple income streams with a one page business plan during this event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain instant clarity and prepare for more success this year!

Learn How To:

• Build, Grow and Scale your speaking business for lasting and consistent success. 
• Reinvent your existing speaking business when you need to shift your market or increase your income. 
• Build a personal expert brand that attracts your most ideal target market and gains you higher speaking fees and bigger opportunities. 
• Grow a highly profitable speaking empire with multiple income streams based around the knowledge you already posses. 

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON FEBRUARY 9TH. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!

Debbie Allen, CSP Certified Speaking Professional has presented on over 1,000 stages in 28 countries. She has been a member of NSA for over 25 years, and is a bestselling author of 10 books including The Highly Paid Expert and Expert Positioning. Debbie helps speakers maximize their influence and revenue by mastering the art of speaking to serve and selling with impact. 

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 (or 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.

Leveraging YouTube for Your Speaking Business

About our guest: Cassandra Thompson is a globally recognized speaker and career expert whose work casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune to recruiting at Riot Games made her a networking powerhouse. With humor and actionable insights, she helps audiences leverage authentic relationship-building to achieve their professional goals. Her advice has reached over 13 million people on YouTube, earned features on ABC7 and CNBC, and was named a “Top Career YouTube Channel” by The Muse. Cassandra’s mission is simple: to get people back to building real, meaningful relationships.

All registrants will receive access to the recording.

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.