National Speakers Association Illinois
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The Professional Speaking Industry is
Changing Rapidly
and Dramatically
Meeting professionals want more than great stories and exceptional platform skills. They seek industry experts who can share clear, practical wisdom from the stage.
Professional speakers must be able to connect as easily and well with a virtual audience as they do in person.
Audiences crave interaction and input. Weave engagement throughout your presentation to create an experience – or risk losing your audience’s attention and the chance for lasting impact.
NSA Illinois – a community of caring, generous, and optimistic professional speakers just like you – is here to help you navigate these challenges and build a thriving business.
NSA Illinois Connects You With the
Education, Experts, and
Peer Support
You Need to Thrive
NSA Illinois is the Illinois chapter of the National Speakers Association. We’re the voice of the speaking profession in Illinois and Chicagoland.
More importantly, NSA Illinois is where you’ll find “your people.” People committed to serving others, making an impact, sharing their gifts – and helping their speaking “competitors” soar.
“This is my 36th year in business. I would not be where I am if it had not been for NSA and this chapter.”
Carl HuffmanCSP
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