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• SAVE THESE DATES! NSA-IL 2021-2022 PROGRAMS

  • Start
    August 26, 2021
  • End
    December 10, 2021
  • Location
    VIRTUAL

  SAVE THESE DATES!

  2021-2022 NSA-IL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

  Friday, October 8, 8:30 - 11:15 am: "Stop Thinking Like a Keynote Speaker (and Double Your Impact)" with Guest Expert Stephen Shapiro, CSP, CPAE

  
  

  
  

  Friday, November 12, 8:30 - 11:15 am: "Pink Goldfish: Amplify Differentiation to Standout as a Speaker" with Guest Expert Stan Phelps, JD/MBA/CSP

  
  

  
  
  

  Friday, December 10, 8:30 - 11:15 am: "Use the Power of Facilitation to Grow Your Speaking Business"  with Guest Expert Eddie Turner, CSP

  
  

  
  If you have program questions or suggestions for topics please email Christy Moore
  

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• Stop Thinking Like a Keynote Speaker (and Double Your Impact)

  • When
    October 08, 2021
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  Stop Thinking Like a Keynote Speaker (and Double Your Impact)

  Friday October 8,2021

  8:30am – 11:15am

  With Guest Expert

  Stephen Shapiro, CSP, CPAE

  Do you want to be more remembered? Make a bigger impact? Charge higher fees? If so, the key is to stop thinking like a keynote speaker. The number one business limiting factor is the traditional speaker one-and-done mindset.

  What happens after (and sometimes before) the presentation will determine the value your clients experience. And the more value you create… the more income you will get.

  During this session, you will learn:

  • A four-step process to use immediately with every client to increase your impact
  • The two Power Steps so you can further leverage your content.
  • How to create interactive tools for during and after your presentation so you can be remembered (for almost no cost!)

  About the Speaker

  Hall of Fame speaker Stephen Shapiro has brought his innovation knowledge to Fortune 500 companies around the world and continuously inspires teams to enhance their creative abilities. Based on his insights, organizations like NASA, Marriott, 3M, P&G and USAA have revolutionized the way they tackle innovation.

  His keynote speeches are based on his books: Invisible Solutions, Best Practices are Stupid, and Personality Poker.  He addresses a wide-range of topics that are customized to meet your organization’s specific needs.

  Learn more at stephenshapiro.com

  
  

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  8:30 – 9:00am          Open Networking, Small Breakout Sessions 

  9:00 – 9:15am          Opening Remarks, Chapter Business

  9:15 – 10:00am        Presentation

  10:00 – 10:15am      Break

  10:15 – 11:00am      Presentation

  11:00 – 11:15am      Q&A

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• THE FALL 2021 SPEAKERS ACADEMY PROGRAM

  • Start
    October 09, 2021
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    December 11, 2021
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    VIRTUAL

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  Each session contains essential information, ranging from improving platform skills to marketing and running your business. Participants will get the tools they need to succeed as professional speakers.

  All sessions are held VIRTUALLY on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  ORIENTATION, PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS AND TOPIC DEVELOPMENT – OCTOBER 9 

  We’ll have an overview of the course, highlight the importance of the speaking profession, and All help you 1) identify your area of expertise and 2) how to define and refine your topic for your target audience. 

  Syllabus Presented by Academy Deans Conor Cunneen-IrishmanSpeaks and Kevin O'Connor, CSP

  Guest Faculty:  To be confirmed

  SALES AND MARKETING & PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS – OCTOBER 16 

  Success in the speaking business depends on your ability to sell and market your services.  This class discusses successful strategies for positioning yourself to the people who hire speakers, the importance of the sales cycle, and the marketing techniques to get booked. 

  Guest Faculty: To be confirmed

  CONNECTING AND ENGAGING WITH YOUR VIRTUAL AUDIENCE – NOVEMBER 13 

  Developing your skills as a speaker includes your commitment to the profession, the art of presentations skills, and the logistics of speaking from the stage be it on-site or virtual You’ll learn how to connect and engage with your audience whether they are 10 yards or 1,000 miles away from you! 

  Guest Faculty: To be confirmed

  NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/STREAMS OF INCOME – NOVEMBER 20 

  Giving a speech isn't the only way professional speakers build their businesses.  Learn how to expand your platform and profits through books, workbooks, CDs, webinars and other products and services. 

  Guest Faculty: To be confirmed

  MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS -  DECEMBER 4 

  You can be great on the stage, but a lot of your success will depend on what happens behind the scenes. This session focuses on how to set up and maintain the business side of speaking, so you can move this from a hobby into a profit center. 

  Guest Faculty: To be confirmed

  PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER-BEST PRACTICES AND GRADUATION –DECEMBER 11 

  Time to take a bow! You've gone through the 10-module workbook, heard from top-notch speakers, and now it's time to give your own speech.  Everyone gets a little stage time.  Then we end the class by celebrating with the representatives of the NSA Illinois Board and our very own chapter CSPs. 

  Special Guest Speaker:  To be confirmed

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• How to grow your business with Virtual Assistants

  • When
    October 28, 2021
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  NSA-IL MEMBER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

  “How to grow your business with Virtual Assistants”

  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  

  Have you thought about hiring a virtual assistant, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have a virtual assistant, but it just isn’t going how you hoped it would?

  This program - for Members and Associates of NSA-IL - is designed to accelerate your success in working with a virtual assistant to grow your business and improve your life. Whether you’re starting your speaking journey or are an experienced professional, you’ll get tips you can use.

  Hear from people experienced on what TO DO, what NOT to do, and many other insights to help you!

  Join us for this interactive session where you’ll connect with the NSA-IL community, learn success with VAs, and get your questions answered!

  Because you are a 2021-22 NSA-IL Member or 2021-22 NSA-IL Associate, your registration is free. But you do have to register to claim your spot, so please register now!

  Questions, comments, suggestions please contact Christy Moore 

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• Pink Goldfish: Amplify Differentiation to Stand Out as a Speaker

  • When
    November 12, 2021
  •  
    8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  Pink Goldfish: Amplify Differentiation to Stand Out as a Speaker

  Friday November 12, 2021 at 8:30am – 11:15am 

   With Guest Expert

  Stan Phelps, JD/MBA/CSP

  How do you stand out in a sea of sameness? This program provides an unconventional eight-part F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. framework for achieving competitive separation in the competitive speaking marketplace.

  As a result of this session, participants will:

  1. Tools: Get equipped with how to uncover weakness and weirdness in their DNA.
  2. Skills: Understand how to amplify uniqueness.
  3. Empathy: Gain a deeper appreciation for the need to exceed client expectations.

  ATTENDEES WILL LEARN actionable ways to enhance positioning and word of mouth in the marketplace.

  About the Speaker

  Stan Phelps is a Forbes Contributor, TEDx Speaker, IBM Futurist, Certified Speaking Professional, and best-selling author of the Goldfish Series.

  A show-and-tell speaker, Stan empowers audiences to take action that delivers bottom-line impact. He strives to change the paradigm of marketing by encouraging audiences to focus on experiences as the ultimate competitive differentiator. He believes purposeful DX wins the hearts of employees and customers, and differentiation ultimately boosts loyalty, retention, referrals, and results. A masterful storyteller who quickly connects with audiences, Stan has delivered keynotes and workshops for Fortune 100 brands including IBM, Target, and more. He makes it his mission to exceed expectations and inspire audiences in ways they just can’t help but talk about — and won’t soon forget.

  ScheduIe

  8:30 – 9:00am          Open Networking, Small Breakout Sessions 

  9:00 – 9:15am          Opening Remarks, Chapter Business

  9:15 – 10:00am        Presentation

  10:00 – 10:15am      Break 

  10:15 – 11:00am      Presentation

  11:00 – 11:15am      Q&A

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