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.

Staying Connected After the Keynote

Sarita Maybin will share her intentional strategies for staying connected after the keynote, not only with the clients who book her, but also with the people in her audiences. Over the past 27 years, she has built a successful speaking career where spin-off business and referrals play a major role in her marketing strategy.

About our guest: Sarita Maybin is a seasoned keynote speaker and workplace communication expert who has spoken in all 50 states, 10 countries, and on the prestigious TEDx stage over the past two decades. A former university dean of students, she is the author of two books that equip people to transform uncomfortable conversations into constructive communication: If You Can’t Say Something Nice, What DO You Say? and Say What You Mean in a Nice Way.

Connect with Sarita:

Website: https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/sarita-maybin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saritamaybin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saritamaybin/

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.

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.

Why Attend Speaker Studio?

• Practice presenting in a structured environment with valuable feedback.
• Receive guidance from experienced evaluators and fellow speakers.
• Observe and learn from others to accelerate personal growth.

We have a limited number of presenter opportunities for this session, based on who signs up first.

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 Summer Social Event

Cool Conversations. Fresh Ideas. Hot Opportunities.

Arizona summers are famous for bringing the heat—but we're keeping it cool.

Join NSA-Arizona for a fun and relaxed summer social designed to bring our speaking community together before we kick off an exciting new program season in September. Whether you're a speaker, coach, trainer, consultant, author, or aspiring professional speaker, this is your opportunity to connect with colleagues, make new friends, and enjoy an evening of conversation, community, and summer fun.

New to NSA-Arizona? We'd love to meet you! This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the chapter, meet members, and discover the benefits of being part of a vibrant community of professional speakers.

Already a member? Come reconnect, catch up with friends, and celebrate the relationships that make our chapter so special.

What to Expect

• Relaxed networking and meaningful conversations
• Desert-meets-beach summer vibes
• Refreshing beverages, light appetizers, and cool treats
• New connections and familiar faces
• Excitement for the upcoming NSA-Arizona season

Dress the Part

Help us keep it cool! Wear your favorite tropical shirt, bright summer colors, fun sunglasses, resort wear, or whatever says "summer" to you.

All Are Welcome

Members, guests, and those interested in learning more about NSA-Arizona are invited to join us for this casual, welcoming event.

Come celebrate summer, build new connections, and get energized for the opportunities ahead. We can't wait to see you there!

Please note: no one under the age of 21 will be served alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

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.

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.

Why Attend Speaker Studio?

• Practice presenting in a structured environment with valuable feedback.
• Receive guidance from experienced evaluators and fellow speakers.
• Observe and learn from others to accelerate personal growth.

We have a limited number of presenter opportunities for this session, based on who signs up first.

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, September 12, 2026

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

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.

Good to Great Presentations: The Inside Secrets

You are invited to an action-packed, content-rich, highly-interactive learning experience with Patricia Fripp.

You will learn how to:

• Open your presentation with impact
• Captivate every audience and get buy-in for your ideas
• Create and deliver superb stories
• Discover little-known and frequently-overlooked techniques to be remembered, repeated, and requested.

Willing-volunteers will experience the Fripp razor-focused min-coaching.

This program is designed for novices and long-time superstars alike. Patricia is ready, willing, and able to help you no matter where you are in your career.

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 7. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!

If registration is received after 12:00 noon on the Friday before the program, a pre-printed member name badge may not be available onsite. In that case, members will be invited to hand print a guest name badge at check-in.

About our speaker: Patricia Fripp, CSP®, CPAE® is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive speech coach, sales presentation skills consultant, and three-time Cicero Speechwriting winner. She has delivered over 3,500 live presentations and hundreds of virtual. She was elected the first woman President of the National Speakers Association and is a Cavett Award recipient. Her coaching clients included executives, engineers, speakers and sales teams.

Her online learning platform, FrippVT Powerful Persuasive, Presentations is an easy, convenient cost-effective way to become a speaking superstar. It is embraced as a “must-have” by speakers and companies world-wide.

Meetings and Conventions magazine named her "One of the 10 most electrifying speakers in North America." Kiplinger’s Personal Finance wrote, “One of the best investments in your career is to learn presentation skills from Patricia Fripp.  Her latest book is as the co-author of Deliver Unforgettable Presentations.

Connect with Patricia:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executivespeechcoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frippvt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frippVT/

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.

Leverage LinkedIn to Advance Your Speaking Business

Learn actionable behaviors for building and supporting your network, being visible and credible, and support your speaking business using LinkedIn™.

About our guest: Beth Granger is a trainer, consultant, speaker, and Exactly What to Say Certified Guide who works with individuals and organizations to help them network with the right prospects and partners, have more powerful important conversations, and be known as thought leaders in their industries in person, online, and on LinkedIn.

Connect with Beth:

Website: https://www.bethgranger.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethgranger

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethgrangersays

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethGrangerConsulting/

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.

Elevate Live! Speaker Showcase

NSA Arizona's Elevate Live! is a curated speaker showcase where each speaker delivers a 10-minute presentation showcasing their best material. 

To maximize your investment, please consider:

• Your presentation should be tied to a course for which you can be hired
• It will help you to have marketing materials (one sheet or speaker packet) for the planner to reference
• PowerPoint is not required, however it is strongly encouraged
• We request that you plan to attend the full day event  to support each other as audience members
• Speakers/planners will network throughout the day, including lunch
• Capture video footage of your presentation (included)
• Receive action shots of your presentation (included)

We've brought it all together for one focused, high-impact experience.

For more information, click here.

Event Planners: Join us to discover and evaluate multiple professional presentations in a single day. Sign up as an Event Planner or RSVP to NSAArizona@gmail.com.

Speakers: Step into the spotlight and present for the people who book stages.

To access NSA-Arizona Member special rate, log in to your account.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: MAC6, 1430 W. Broadway Road, Suite 201, Tempe
(Also broadcast thru Facebook Live)

Lunch Included!

Plus bonus educational sessions!

Speakers limited to 24. We have reached our capacity. You may register to be placed on a wait list.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds.

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.

Low Tech Systems that Work

Jess shares her fail-safe no tech/low tech systems for staying organized, keeping up to date on all paperwork, tracking invoicing, keeping business operations running smoothly, etc., without spending a dime.

About our guest: Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP® shares stuff that makes sense in the NSA space. She is a former national board member, Phoenix and Tucson were her original NSA Chapters, and she has 23 years years of experience serving the education, corporate, and association markets - from training to keynoting, to emceeing to consulting. Jess is an open book.

Connect with Jess:

Website: https://jesspettitt.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesspettitt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodenoughnow/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicapettitt

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.

Negotiating Fees and Aftercare

We'll talk about negotiating fees and how you can use "Aftercare" to advance your speaking business.

About our guest: Lois Creamer works with speakers, consultants and experts who want to book more business, make more money, and monetize their message. She's been doing it for 25 years.

Connect with Lois:

Website: https://bookmorebusiness.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loiscreamer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loisbmb/

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.

How to Determine Whether to Launch a Product or Service

We'll discuss how to determine whether to add a new product or service, e.g. a new keynote, online course, membership group

About our guest: Theresa Rose, CSP® is a brand clarity consultant, creator of The Boardroom Within™, past president of NSA Minnesota, and a two-time TEDx speaker known for helping leaders align their thinking, messaging, and presence. She also crystallized the NSA Member Journey, bringing greater clarity and connection to the member experience.https://www.theresarose.com/

Connect with Theresa:

Website: https://www.theresarose.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresarosepresents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresarosepresents

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheresaRosePresents/

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.