SPEAK UP

and

STAND OUT !

How to Gain Influence, Make Money, and Live the Life You Want Through Speaking

Presented by NSA Illinois

Saturday, November 9th 

 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Conference and Learning Center at Guaranteed Rate Field,

Home of the Chicago White Sox

If you want to grow your income by speaking well or speaking for a living,this conference is for you!  The podium is the new business card, and those who learn how to speak well – from the platform, the boardroom, the lunchroom, or the podcast booth -- can turn their knowledge and passion into a profession that pays! Learn from some of the best professional full-time speakers in the Midwest in this exciting one-day seminar.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Sales and Marketing Professionals who want to improve their ability to communicate in front of an audience
• CEO’s and Senior Executives who want to learn to influence others more positively
• Trainers and Professional Communicators who want to grow their career or their business more quickly
• Social Media Influencers who want to leverage the power of speaking to reach their goals
• Members of Toastmasters or other local speaking organizations whose “inner entrepreneur” is calling them to speak as a profession
• Authors and Soon-to-Be Authors who want to learn how to apply speaking to their business model for greater financial rewards
• Current and Emerging Professional Speakers looking to improve their craft

EXPERT SPEAKERS SCHEDULED FOR SPEAK UP AND STAND OUT!

• Rob Biesenbach
• Sima Dahl
• Rick Davis
• Lynne Franklin
• Bill Guertin
• Catherine Johns
• Amy Segami

AGENDA TOPICS

You’ll receive maximum return on investment with these specific topics:

• WAYS TO SPEAK FOR A LIVING - The many facets of the speaking profession, and the categories/opportunities available to you
• CREATING YOUR CONTENT -  How to build a core message that resonates with your target audience and brings value to their lives
• PLATFORM SKILLS - The fundamentals of presence and professionalism on the stage when delivering your important message
• STORYTELLING - The art and science of delivering your own unique experiences within your message to separate you from everyone else
• MARKETING - Becoming known for what you know, and being able to demonstrate value in helping others get where THEY want to go
• PRICING - How much should I charge for my speech? Examining different speaker pricing models and weighing the advantages of each
• HOW TO DO A “TED” TALK - Is it right for you? How to go about becoming a speaker on the world-famous TED stage, either locally, nationally or internationally
• YOUR ACTION PLAN FOR SUCCESS - Specific, measurable plans for moving forward

SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER NOW!

NON MEMBER Attendee Investment (10/19 thru 11/8) ………... $229

NON MEMBER Walk-In Investment on 11/9 …………………….... $259

(subject to availability)

NSA-IL Members and 2019 Speakers Academy Graduates .............$99

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