Presenters
General Sessions
Hidden Secrets to Making BIG Money NOW
By Walter Bond, CSP
In this session, you will learn from one of the fastest rising stars in the speaking business, and everything he did to double his NBA income as a professional speaker. You will learn the fundamentals of business, how to connect emotionally with your audience, and how to make sure your meeting planner will book and refer you forever.
Walter Bond, CSP, is called “Mr. Accountability” because he forces each one of his listeners to learn to be responsible for whatever situation they are in. Through his programs, workshops, books and CDs, he travels the world teaching that personal accountability, confidence and success are possible for all who desire it – from frontline personnel to the CEO. Walter reveals how to harness the power of accountability and become a rock star of your industry. Brand Aid. Overcoming the Traps That Hold You Back
From Building a Brilliant Brand
By Bruce Turkel
You already know you need a brand, but do you know how to create one? Bruce will show you what a powerful brand is, and proven ways of building your own profitable brand.
Bruce Turkel makes brands more valuable. He is a regular contributor to FOX Business, and has worked with Miami, Discovery Channel and Bacardi. He has spoken at MIT and Harvard, and on NPR, CBS and CNN. Bruce is also featured in The New York Times, Fast Company and Communication Arts, and has published three books on branding. Why? Bruce says it’s simple: “I don’t play harmonica that well.” The Real Deal: Three Secrets to Win Over Your Clients
By Connie Dieken, CSP
Connie Dieken’s powerful presentation is backed with 10 years of research studies. She will share how powerful people drive decisions, behaviors and positive responses – and how you can, too. She will show you how to develop your influence by unleashing your inner boldness as you learn how to be centered in purpose, not fear or dread. Anxiety and narcissism will no longer rule interactions in your world. She’ll also show you how to develop outer presence as you discover that nearly everyone has “executive presence” all wrong. Learn what your presence really is, and why most people have it backwards. Finally, Connie will show you how to develop message clarity as you discover amazing communication secrets that she uncovered during her broadcasting years that will help you create compelling messages that resonate with others.
Magnetic keynote speaker and revered executive coach, Connie Dieken, CSP, is the foremost authority on influential leadership. She is an Emmy© Award-winning and Telly© Award-winning journalist. She was inducted into the Radio/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame after serving more than twenty years as an anchorwoman, news reporter and co-host of America’s longest running television talk show. Connie is the author of Talk Less, Say More, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNBC, The Los Angeles Times, Crain’s Business and The Chicago Tribune. The Power of Connections—Memory Techniques to Avoid Brain Freeze
By Bob Gray, CSP, HoF
If only there was an instruction manual for our brains. Who knows how many “features,” “functions” and “options” we have been neglecting? Or, how our personal and business lives may be augmented, streamlined or made more efficient by a better understanding of the programming? Or, how whole brain memory techniques and visual imagery can help overcome memory lapses, including key points in presentations? Think of this presentation as a peek into that instruction manual that has long been missing. You will learn to take advantage of the #1 option so often ignored, the incredible power of your memory.
For over 25 years, Bob Gray, CSP, HoF, has educated and entertained audiences with his unique abilities and talents that have netted him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records and appearances on Ripley’s Believe it Or Not, The Today Show, Regis and Steve Harvey. Levity Rules: It Pays to Lighten Up.
By Scott Christopher
Real 'Levity' isn't so much about firing off one-liners and being the life of the party. It's less about being funny than it is about being fun. (But funny is good, too!) Learn the three rules of levity and how they deliver serious results.
Former film and television actor, and humorist Scott Christopher has authored or co-authored several bestselling books including "People People," "The Levity Effect" and "The Daily Carrot Principle." He is VP of Speaking/Training at The Culture Works, and holds a master's in HR Management from the University of Connecticut.
Extreme Performance: Why Winners Win
By Robyn Benincasa
What are the five most common attributes of people who make a lifelong habit of winning? In her Extreme Performance: Why Winners Win keynote, Robyn uses the model of Adventure Racing to highlight the mindset and common attributes of world-class athletes, teams and leaders in their quest for victory — and provides real-world guidelines and principles for reaching the top of the podium in any endeavor.
Robyn Benincasa is a World Champion Adventure Racer, San Diego City Firefighter, Founder of World Class Teams, Flashover Seminars, and Project Athena Foundation and Motivation/Leadership/Teamwork Speaker. She accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run their first triathlon, start their own adventure racing teams, or start their own businesses. She's been featured on NBC, ABC, CNN, ESPN and many more major media networks. Robyn launched World Class Teams and its sister company Flashover Seminars to bring her unique and inspiring perspective on teamwork to the corporate world via keynotes, seminars and team-building programs. Life After Death by PowerPoint: One Man’s Fight to Stop the Agony of Bad Presentations
By Don McMillan
Don McMillan uses PowerPoint® like no one you have ever seen. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. Then you’ll laugh some more. You’ll see why companies like Apple, Google, and IBM hire Don time and time again for his hilarious presentations. He utilizes his unique background to take a lighthearted look at life in the Information Age. (And, he is the only humorist working today that references XML, Avogadro's Number, and Fuzzy Logic. Plus, he Beta tests all his jokes.)
Engineer-turned-comedian Don McMillan combines 15 years in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley and 20 years of award-winning stand-up comedy to produce a one-of-a-kind multi-media comedy presentation. He’s been seen on The Tonight Show and many other national television programs, and is one of the most sought-after funny presenters for both high-tech and not-so-high-tech corporate events. Who We Are and What We Want – A Digital Native About How Social Media Changed The Way We Think, Work and Live.
By Philipp Riederle
Generation Y grew up with the new media and know how and where to get desired information, and ignore unwanted content. But, they are often under the radar of business experts! You can't reach them with traditional media; conventional advertising strategies are disrelishing as puffery. Classic market research campaigns don't take effect. If you don't speak their language and move in their networks, you can't reach them. Philipp will share how to digitally market to your customers of tomorrow - Generation Y, and show you how to target your customers of tomorrow to set up for the future!
Eighteen year old podcaster genius Philipp Riederle from Germany is our youngest ever general session presenter. Five years ago, Philipp successfully produced his own video podcast “My iPhone and Me," which regularly storms all podcast charts and reaches over a million viewers each year. The former hobby has become his own business, and he has since set up his own company, which focuses on the conception, production and multiplication of new media. Moreover, the young entrepreneur opens up new perspectives for dealing with the 'Generation Y' - and so international enterprises, product developers, service and manufacturing companies are among its customers.
Use Your Gifts to Change the World
By William P. Magee, Jr., DDS, MD
Join Dr. Bill Magee, co-founder and CEO of Operation Smile, as he shares his journey through his organization’s history and his inspiration to build a worldwide medical charity committed to helping children all over the world. Since its inception in 1982, Operation Smile has provided over 150,000 life-changing cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial deformity surgeries free of charge to children in over 60 countries. Dr. Magee will illustrate the power of ‘Using Your Gifts’ by asking the questions, “What is your story? Who are you, Where have you been, and Where are you going next?”
William P. Magee, Jr., DDS, MD, is a leading plastic and craniofacial surgeon who founded Operation Smile in 1982 with his wife, Kathy, and serves as the organization's Chief Executive Officer. Last year, they received the Project HOPE Global Health Impact Award—one of countless honors they have received, including previously being named two of “America’s Best Leaders” in U.S. News and World Report. In November 2007, during its 25th anniversary, Operation Smile conducted World Journey of Smiles (WJOS), simultaneous medical missions to 40 sites in 25 countries worldwide, mobilizing more than 1,900 volunteers from 44 countries. Dr. Magee has appeared in numerous media outlets regarding his work with Operation Smile, including CNN, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, Fox News, 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning and CBS's Touched by an Angel. In addition to his work with Operation Smile, Dr. Magee maintains a private practice in Norfolk and is Co-Director of The Institute for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery in the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Concurrent Sessions
Back to School: Building a Successful Collegiate Speaking Career While Transforming the Lives of our Youth
By Elaine Pasqua
Ready to build a successful career speaking at campuses across the country? Elaine can help you refine your expertise and talents to create a dynamic business model and make a difference in the lives of our youth. You’ll learn to navigate through various departments and annual events on campus to reveal numerous marketing opportunities. Elaine will share the tricks of the trade, from interactive programming and "edutainment," to building long-lasting successful business relationships through collegiate personnel, campus associations and agencies.
Elaine Pasqua is one of the premier speakers addressing the consequences of high-risk behaviors on campuses nationwide. Since 1997, she has combined her passion and enthusiasm, transforming the lives of over two-hundred-thousand students. As four-time nominee of Campus Activities Magazine Best Speaker of the Year, Elaine’s knowledge of the collegiate culture drove her to build a successful business model. Blah, Blah, Blah: How to Write Less Ordinary and More Effective Marketing Copy That Gets Responses
By Terri Langhans, CSP
This session is ideal for anyone who wants to create marketing and web copy that gets attention, influences choice, and triggers the decision or action you want people to take. It’s packed with real-world examples, tangible tools, models and templates so that you walk away with a fresh perspective, feeling energized and equipped with what you need to know, and what you need to do give your marketing more impact and get better responses. Translate your features and descriptions into compelling copy that taps into your prospect's motivation, and clears the path for action.
When Terri Langhans was CEO of a national ad agency, they won the coveted CLEO, and the American Marketing Association’s EFFIE for the nation’s most effective campaign. Now Terri runs BlahBlahBlah, and works with people who want their message to stand out, get results and win more work. Coaching to Create Connection! Learn and Practice the Keys to Holding an Audience in the Palm of Your Hand
By Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE
Glenna has built her career around referrals and repeat business. Her secret is in learning to connect with an audience in an inviting and personal way.
Glenna Salsbury has been a member of NSA since 1980. Known for her spontaneity, humor and high-energy, Glenna's focus is on connecting with the hearts and minds of her audiences. A graduate of Northwestern University, Glenna holds a master’s degree from UCLA and a master’s from Fuller Seminary. She resides in Scottsdale, AZ. Fearless Facilitation: How to Engage and Involve Your Audience
By Cyndi Maxey, CSP
Let a veteran facilitator and speaker show you how to engage and involve ‘em. Cyndi will share tips, warnings and sure-fire hits for fearless facilitation. Discover the value of “letting go” and letting the audience in. Learn how to facilitate organically, work with an introverted group, set up activities “gently,” “listen live,” and “go with it.” Don’t rely on overused games and techniques. Learn from demonstrations and practice, and leave with a new appreciation for the value of facilitating every time.
Cyndi Maxey of Maxey Creative Inc., Chicago, IL, is a veteran speaker, facilitator and executive coach specializing in communication that drives profitable performance. Author of six books on presentations and communication, she energizes individuals and groups of all sizes. Her latest book with co-author Kevin O'Connor is titled, Fearless Facilitation: How to Engage (and Involve!) Your Audience. How to Use Virtual Staff to Catapult Your Online Brand with Content Marketing
By Chris Ducker
Building a personal brand through creating and marketing online content has never been more important for speakers of any industry. In this session, you’ll learn what it takes to create a powerful online brand for yourself in the most efficient way–by working with virtual staff. By the time you’re done, you’ll have the roadmap you need to spend less time sitting in front of a computer, and more time speaking on stage.
Chris C. Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, speaker and author. He is the founder of Virtual Staff Finder, the world’s number one VA match-making service, as well as a popular blogger and podcaster at ChrisDucker.com. Exclusively for CSPs/CPAEs Session
VIDEO ACTION: A Bazillion Extreme Ways to Actively Use Video During Your Presentations
By Brian Walter, CSP
Your speech doesn’t JUST have to be you talking. That’s why Brian will show you a bazillion (okay, more like scads) of different formats for featuring messaging, humor, execs, client highlights and processes with in-speech video. Brian will play actual “OMG-I-can-totally-steal-that-right-away” samples from his own client video work. He will also showcase demos of unique formats from other video-savvy speakers.
Brian Walter runs Extreme Meetings, which provides customized infotainment onstage and onscreen to make meetings memorable Building Your Digital Empire: How to Develop Provocative Content to Increase Your Thought Leadership, Dramatically Grow Your Business and Dominate Your Market
By Chad Barr
What do the most successful global thought leaders do that others don’t? They are prolific publishers of powerful content. They have their content presented and available in a variety of formats. They have products available such as: e-books, booklets, books, CDs, audio books, teleseminars, webinars, workshops and more. They provide remarkable value that manifests itself through their unique intellectual property. They productize and monetize their business. They leverage many aspects of technology and the Internet to the highest level of success.
Over the years, Chad Barr has found that many of his clients have outstanding and impressive amounts of knowledge, ideas, wisdom and expertise that they maintain in their heads (intellectual capital). Unfortunately, many of them struggle with how to create and manifest it in the form of tangible product offerings. What they find most challenging is how to effectively monetize such efforts. Chad will present his exciting and stimulating ideas to help you create your own digital empire, strengthen your thought leadership, and achieve huge success.
Chad Barr helped craft and create Alan Weiss’ digital empire among many of his global clients. Chad and Alan are also co-authors of their latest book, Million Dollar Web Presence. Unleashing Your Inner Comedian! Using Improv Comedy to Add Humor to Your Program—Without Telling Jokes
By Avish Parashar
Guess what? You, yes you, are funny! You just may not know it yet. In this interactive and fun session, you will learn the fundamentals of great improvisation, and then use the ideas of improv comedy to access, develop and incorporate your own natural humor into your presentations.
Avish Parashar is quite possibly the world’s only motivational improviser. Avish uses his 20+ years of experience in improvisational comedy to show organizations and individuals how to improvise, adapt and innovate in an ever-changing world. He is the author of Improvise to Success! and Say 'Yes, And!' How to Become a Social Media Ninja
By Melinda Emerson
Are you tired of being just another expert speaker? Are you struggling to stay relevant to your target audience? Do you realize that you need to have a bigger presence in social media, but don’t know where to start? This advanced workshop led by Melinda “SmallBizLady” is about using social media marketing to become a brand in demand. She’ll teach you how she gained over 210K followers on Twitter and landed a weekly column in the New York Times. She’ll teach you how to provide value to your target audience to position yourself as an influencer ahead of the competition. Without getting clear about your social media strategy, you could be spending too much time and money to communicate with very few. She’ll show you the way to social media success.
Melinda Emerson, known as SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 small business expert. She is an author, speaker and small business coach whose areas of expertise include small business start-up, business development and social media marketing. She writes a weekly column for the New York Times and publishes a resource blog. As a brand, she reaches 1.5 million entrepreneurs a week on the Internet. As CEO of Quintessence Multimedia, Melinda develops audio, video and written content to end small business failure. Forbes magazine named Melinda Emerson one of the #1 Woman for Entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. She is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works, and the e-book How to Become a Social Media Ninja; 101 Ways to Dominate Your Competition Online. The Science of the Keynote
By Chad Hymas, CSP, CPAE
In this intense interactive ‘boot camp style’ session with Chad, you will discover how to captivate with a compelling opening, how to wrap up with a memorable and inspiring call to action; and perhaps most important... how to hold your audiences’ attention with humor, interaction and intriguing stories throughout the keynote address!
At the age of 27, Chad Hymas’s life changed when an accident left him a quadriplegic. Chad is the one of the youngest members to receive the CPAE award and be inducted into the National Speaker Hall of Fame. Chad is also the author of the regionally bestselling book Doing What Must Be Done. Know More! Clients -- Online Search Secrets to Know More, Sell More, Care More and Speak More
By Sam Richter
When you know more about your prospects and clients, you're better able to relate on a personal level, ensure relevancy, close more deals and highly customize your presentations. In Know More!, you’ll learn online search secrets you never thought possible to find and use information that will help you massively grow your business. This session will offer incredible content with a huge "WOW" factor—you will be shocked at what you don't know (and soon will).
Sam Richter shares his #1 rated Know More! programs with audiences around the globe. In 2011 and 2012, Sam was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Sales. His bestselling book, Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling, was named 2012 Sales Book of the Year by AA-ISP. OMG! The Speaker Marketing Ideas That WILL Stand You Out From the Competition
By Geoff Ramm
Cards on the table. Would I book you on the strength of your business card? Probably not. So what are you going to do about it? Geoff will show you exactly how to stand out from every other speaker. Show off reel. Who books you whilst you're asleep? What are they looking at? Geoff will reveal the magical ingredients of an OMG showreel! Shower them. Want to be rebooked and talked about like no other speaker? This is the EASY bit, but do you have the heart to do it?
When the competition goes one way, do you follow them? or od ouy og eht rehto yaw? Geoff Ramm is a multi-award winning marketing speaker and author, based in the UK. He's keynoted to rave reviews throughout Europe, South Africa, North America and the Middle East. Renowned as ‘the Billy Connolly of marketing’, he takes everyone on a journey of observational marketing stories and ideas that will enthrall and enthuse you to stand out from your speaker competition! Pinterest Dynamics: How to Use This New Social Media Powerhouse to Drive Business
By Jim Ziegler, CSP
Pinterest represents social media addiction raised to its highest level. You’ll learn how you can leverage relationships and virally increase your speaking brand awareness. Pinterest has rapidly evolved from wedding dresses and crockpot recipes into one of the most powerful viral marketing tools in history. From less than one million users a little more than a year ago, Pinterest is now number three in the social media line-up behind Facebook and Twitter. Approaching 30 million active—extremely active—users, Pinterest has the power to hold visitors for long periods of time, and convert them to fans and clients resulting in tangible and measurable revenue.
Jim believes there isn’t a more effective way to promote your personal and professional brand to people who become deeply engaged as opposed to flittering onto your pages and leaving quickly as they do with other sites. During this session, Jim will take you through the mechanics and the measurements with live examples and his unique signature brand of humor.
Jim Ziegler is a world-class professional speaker, author, sales expert and seminar-event producer. Often featured in the national media, Ziegler is a widely-read national magazine columnist. His highly-successful seminars produce a seven-digit income annually. Intense, focused, over-the-top, outrageous and bigger than life, Bob Danzig, CPAE, refers to Jim Ziegler as pure strategic audacity. Get Booked and Get Paid: 93 Ways to Boost Leads, Sales and Income
By Laurie Guest, CSP
Ready for a fast-paced, content-packed session on how to attract new clients? Whether you are new to the business or a seasoned veteran, there’s an idea waiting here for you. This presentation digs deep into the three ideas that earned Laurie thousands of dollars in a short period of time. The other 90 hot ideas are provided in a speaker-resource guide available to session attendees only. Expect real-world application for every idea presented.
Laurie Guest is well-known for her imaginative ideas and entertaining style. She consistently earns stellar ratings with her ability to blend real-life examples with proven action steps. She enjoys helping emerging speakers navigate the way through the challenges of building a speaking career. The Trust Edge: 8 Pillars to Create, Build and Enjoy a Highly Successful Speaking Business
By Dave Horsager, MA, CSP
You will learn how this unknown speaker with $1.40 to his name, became a nationally bestselling author and one of the highest paid, busiest speakers in the business. He will show you how he built his business based on ONE major philosophy! You CAN have more fun; and the greatest success of growing your business consistently, congruently and ethically!
NOTE: This session is required for those applying to earn the CSP designation and is open to all attendees
David Horsager is an award-winning speaker, professor, producer and nationally bestselling author of The Trust Edge: How Top Leaders Gain Faster Results, Deeper Relationships & a Stronger Bottom Line. Dave has researched and spoken on the bottom-line impact of trust across four continents. Stop Pitching and Start Solving—Helping Clients Discover What They Really Want
By Tim Wackel
Imagine you are working on an exciting keynote opportunity. You start thinking about the wonderful ideas you'll use to impress your prospective client. But how much time are you thinking about the critical questions that need to be asked? We know from experience that the questions you ask (and how you ask them) will increase your success faster than anything you'll ever say. If you can't engage clients then the conversation usually ends with them saying "go ahead and send me your info and I'll get back to you."
Tim Wackel is hired by sales executives who want their teams to be more successful at blowing the number away. His "no excuses" programs are insightful, engaging and focused on providing real-world strategies that salespeople can (and will!) implement right away. Sales teams from HP, Cisco, Wells Fargo, Toshiba, Dow and Philips Medical count on Tim to help them create more success in business and in life. The Best of the Laugh Lab: How to Be Funnier (Even if You're Not That Funny Now)
By Brian Walter, CSP; Bill Stainton; Kelly Swanson; Eric Culverson; Kelli Vrla, CSP; Christine Cashen, CSP, MAEd
January's Laugh Lab was one of NSA's highest ever-rated labs. It was also restricted by space to a mere 130 attendees (gasp). Fortunately, the pleas and anguish of those who missed it have been heard. So, the Laugh Lab faculty of humorists are presenting a concurrent double-session covering the highlights. Plus, audience members will be randomly selected as "Lab Rats" to deliver a short speech excerpt for the Laugh Lab faculty to instantly show you how it can be funnier. C'mon, this is Monday afternoon of Convention…you're baked by now. You want to sit down and be infotained. Laugh Lab will do that.
Brian Walter, CSP
Brian Walter runs Extreme Meetings, which provides customized infotainment onstage and onscreen to make meetings memorable. Bill Stainton
Bill Stainton is a multiple Emmy Award winning TV producer, writer, and performer; a popular keynote speaker; an author; and an internationally-recognized Beatles expert. Not bad for a kid who grew up behind a dairy farm in the Amish countryside of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Today Bill works with, and speaks for, orgainzations that want their people to play a bigger game and produce unreasonable results. He does this through his keynotes (always customized!), workshops, books and articles, and training tools. His twenty-plus years in corporate management taught him how to lead a team; his work with people like Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres taught him how to entertain an audience. Kelly Swanson
Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, and author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? Hanging on to humor when life doesn’t go the way you planned. She uses comedy, stories, and a wacky cast of characters to make people laugh, remind them that they matter, show them how to see beyond their obstacles, and teach them how to stand up and stick out in life and in business. She also loves to talk shop with other speakers about creative ways to deliver a unique platform experience. Eric Culverson
Eric Culverson is the enthusiastic left/right brain thinker. A man who's rarely out-of-place and never out-of-character. He’s an engineer who also happens to be a stand-up comic. As a onstage performer, Eric lets his "inner nerd" run amuck! He commands the skills for both analytical reasoning and empathy, for both form and function. His passion is helping others realize their potential, believing that everyone has the capacity to be an excellent public speaker. Over a twenty-five year career as a corporate engineering trainer and consultant, Eric has gained a reputation as an innovative thinker and motivator. He was selected as the first North American ATP (Authorized Training Provider) by Xilinx Inc., a global semiconductor manufacturer. As a professional speaker, he leaves the audience informed, energetic and entertained. Eric is President of the Las Vegas chapter of the National Speakers Association, and a three time Toastmaster District 33 speech contest winner, and a published author. Kelli Vrla, CSP
Kelli Vrla (Ver-lah), Rocky Mountain based Employee Engagement Specialist, has enlightened and "entertrained" thousands in the U.S., Europe, and Central America with one of her dynamic programs. Kelli shares over 30 years of lessons and experience—16 years as a broadcast sales executive in radio and 14 years as CEO of her own people development firm. Her in-the-trenches scope of learning comes from first-hand experiences in handling change, effective marketing, bottom-line communications, difficult and demanding people, and motivating the tough-to-motivate people. All of this prepared her for the variety of ways she now helps people stay less stressed and laser focused on full-throttle productivity. Christine Cashen, CSP, MAEd
For over 15 years, Christine Cashen has delivered hundreds of talks at conferences and conventions throughout the United States, Canada, South Africa and Australia. She is a thought leader on a wide range of topics providing audiences with the tools to become more innovative, better handle conflict, reduce stress and energize employees. Guerilla Marketing: How to Out-Market Your Competition and Find Clients in Any Economy
By Ed Tate, CSP
Guerrilla marketing is considered the bible of entrepreneurial marketing advice. It is the bestselling marketing series of all time. By attending this session, you will discover over 100 no-cost, low-cost marketing weapons; leave with a strategic seven-step marketing plan; learn proven tips, tools and tactics to find clients in any economy! Your real reward will come in the increased profits you'll earn the day you return to your business and apply these concepts immediately.
Ed Tate is a Guerrilla Marketing Certified Coach. His success in business spans over two decades. He’s sold over $500 million in product sales and co-created two businesses that produced over $1.25 billion in revenues. Ed is known as the speaker who Energizes, Educates & Entertains. Visually Speaking - The Mechanics of Presenting
By Tom Mucciolo
Since the greatest percentage of the communication process is evident in the nonverbal cues, this seminar helps you optimize your own skills with respect to the power of body language, eye contact and actions for enhancing your personal effectiveness. The result is a practical, easily-applied approach designed to increase the delivery skills of those who already have a command of expertise in a given topic, and to those who communicate to groups of any size.
Tom Mucciolo is president of MediaNet, Inc., a presentation skills company in New York City. Since 1985, he has shaped the skills of high-profile communicators, including politicians, corporate leaders and academicians, as well as those at key management levels who seek to optimize the script, visual design and delivery skills associated with effective presentations. How to Explode Your Business! A Simple and Powerful Way to Make Passive Income Using Continuing Education Programs
By Rick Goodman
According to a study from the U.S. Department of Education, nearly 60 million Americans used online resources to improve their knowledge and keep their licenses up-to-date last year alone! Rick, president of Advantage Continuing Education Seminars, will share the five steps to take that will enable you to explode your business by offering continuing education programs from your existing material. Rick will also share how to develop new programs for several different markets.
Rick Goodman speaks from real-life experiences and achieves great results!. In 2000, Rick started Advantage Continuing Education Seminars (ACES) which has become one of the fastest growing continuing education companies in its field. ACES now provides a full lineup of seminars and products to help further your knowledge and fulfill continuing education requirements in seven distinct categories, including legal, accounting, human resources, medical, construction, sales and marketing, and customer service. How to Be a Media Star: Secrets You Need to Know Before You Open Your Mouth to a Reporter
By Gerard Braud, CSP
Learn to be an A-List guest for TV, radio and print. You see other authors and experts making news every day. Why them and not you? Come ready to role-play your interview and focus on the secrets to a compelling interview that is truly newsworthy.
Gerard Braud (Jared Bro) is an expert at teaching people to be more effective communicators with the media. He has appeared on TV more than 5,000 times, and has been quoted by more than 500 publications around the world. Being A Road Warrior: The Insiders Tour
By Jessica Pettitt, CSP
In 2012, I slept in my own bed for 61 days. These weren’t all paid days – AND – they all fit into one carry-on suitcase. Coming from the NSA/XY group, members have said that I am in the trenches and have a great deal of wisdom to share about staying sane, connected and healthy on the road. I will share with you how to keep a relationship alive, deal with jet lag, separate work from downtime, and how to pack smartly so you are taking care of yourself for long stretches of time. These are tips that are easy to remember and you can actually use. And for the record, I have size 11 feet, wear a size 20 and have a fabulous sense of style. No packing tips from a tiny person with tiny items that fit easily into a suitcase!
Tying together 10+ years of working with the college market as a diversity educator, more than two years of stand-up comedy in New York City, and past experience as a meeting planner, Jessica Pettitt makes audiences think, laugh and look at the world differently. Facilitated Mastermind: Where Everyone is a Learner and Everyone is an Expert
By Eliz Greene
Event planners are eager to engage the “younger” generations who aren’t interested in the expert-at-the-front learning experience. Take a page from successful meetings organized for the NSA/XY group, NSA-Wisconsin Speakers Academy and other associations to boost your value. Learn theory, strategy and nuts and bolts techniques for hosting a guided discussion focused on the power of the room. You will have the opportunity to participate in a mini-facilitated mastermind.
Heart attack survivor and wellness speaker, Eliz Greene, works with busy women to improve heart health, so they can live longer, feel better and stress less. She supports other speakers as the dean of NSA-Wisconsin Speakers Academy and host of the NSA-XY Traveling Mastermind and Virtual Lunches. “Can I Deduct That on My Tax Return?” What NSA Members Need to Know About Taxes
By Steve Hoffman
Are you a self-employed speaker or a small corporation? Are you confused about taxes? Let the Tax Translator, Steve Hoffman, clarify that confusing IRS mumbo jumbo into something you can understand and use. Learn what's deductible and what's not. Listen to what an independent contractor really is, according to the IRS. Understand how to pay your taxes quarterly and why that is important to you. By attending this session, you will learn what you can deduct on your tax return and what you can't; learn how long to keep records and what type to keep; learn how to make payments to the IRS to avoid penalties.
Steve Hoffman has 15 years of IRS experience, but has now come over from the dark side to help you understand confusing tax laws. He's the tax translator. Whole Brain Learning: The Lightning Strikes and the Fun Begins
By David Brobeck, PhD
Fun people welcome. High energy, gestures, some silliness… whole brain learning emphasizes interaction, instant feedback and significant movement to create an engaging, innovative and fun presentation. What happens when a speaker taps multiple areas of the brain? The audience learns. This program is HIGHLY interactive. You will learn techniques via application and will take away a new perspective on audience engagement.
WARNING: if you are not fun, you will hate this session.
David Brobeck was raised in the shadows of the Western Pennsylvania steel mills and has been a teacher, coach, principal, superintendent and college professor. He is currently researching brain-based learning methods, as well as conducting keynotes and seminars that utilize “whole brain learning” to effectively engage the audience members. A Speechwriter’s Secrets for Powerful Presentations: Captivate Your Audience and Make Your Ideas More Memorable
By Pete Weissman
How did Winston Churchill and John Kennedy create iconic phrases that still resonate? They used powerful rhetorical techniques, and you can, too! Award-winning speechwriter Pete Weissman will reveal how he helps CEOs and political leaders win over audiences, and how you can use those same writing techniques for your audiences.
Pete Weissman is an award-winning speechwriter and communications strategist to CEOs. Over the past 17 years, he’s helped leaders in the White House, United States Senate and Fortune 100 companies, including the past chairman/CEO of Coca-Cola. Pete’s Atlanta-based firm also helps executives become recognized as thought leaders through creative communications. Exclusively for CSPs/CPAEs Session
Million-Dollar Web Presence: How to Leverage the Web to Dramatically Transform Your Businesses
By Chad Barr
As an entrepreneur, what can you do to build a million-dollar business? What are other million-dollar entrepreneurs doing with their websites that would help you break through to the next level? How can you ditch the hum-drum online brochure about your company, and build a website that strengthens your brand, wins new clients, generates more revenue, and allows you to stand out in the crowd. In this session, Chad will show you how easy it is to make more money and build a community of loyal clients who love doing business with you.
Chad Barr is an Internet and business strategist, and mentor, who successfully guides and helps his clients leverage the Web to transform their businesses by combining technologies such as websites, blogs, newsletters, surveys, apps, social media tools, and other innovative platforms with effective strategy and tactics. Chad devotes much of his time writing, coaching, consulting, speaking, heading his company, and pursuing its vision. He has published over 100 articles. Chad helps create some of the finest professional communities around the globe. His firm, The Chad Barr Group, is recognized as one of the leading Internet development organizations in the world. How to Strengthen EVERYTHING You Write
By Barbara McNichol
Don’t let poor, unclear writing confuse those you want to impress. This hands-on learning improves EVERYTHING you write—from business letters to sensitive emails, to blog posts, articles and book chapters. You’ll apply proven techniques so you can write a persuasive message devoid of clutter, add “muscle” to your words without the “fluff,” and avoid mistakes that affect your credibility—and your reputation. The result? You’ll add power to your pen and polish to your products.
Barbara McNichol provides you with expert editing of articles, books and book proposals. Over the past 19 years, she has placed more than 280 books on her editing “trophy shelf”—many written by NSA members. Barbara helps writers improve their skills through her monthly e-zine Add Power to Your Pen. Put Me In Coach, I’m Ready to Speak
By Lou Heckler, CSP, CPAE
This session will include on-the-spot coaching to help you ramp up your presentation skills. We will work on humor, pausing, and truly involving your mind. The ideas will work for keynoters and seminar leaders alike. You will learn how to create better contact with your audience, put more punch in your presentation with careful selection of word choice, and use the pause to generate better understanding.
A professional speaker and speaker coach for 33 years, Lou Heckler fills his sessions with practical ideas, light-hearted humor and just plain fun. He has spoken at nearly every NSA summer Convention since 1987. How to Stop Being a "Best Kept Secret" - Tools, Tips, Tricks and Traps to Marketing Yourself Without Any Budget
By Kordell Norton, CSP
In this highly interactive session, you will get creative ideas and practices that get you into those big accounts in your market. Come and laugh and learn as you discover how to turn Panera Bread napkins, Chuck E. Cheese coins, and customized YouTube video blogs into marketing and prospecting tools. You will walk away with ways to kick down the door into new customers with easy to use tools to get more engagements.
The Revenue Mechanic for organizations who want to grow their sales and create marketing that gets results. Past president of the NSA-Ohio Chapter, Kordell Norton is the author of five books and adjunct faculty to seven universities. One client said - “Watching Kordell present is like watching popcorn pop, without a lid.” Inside the Mind of a Funny Man
By Dale Irvin, CSP, CPAE, interviewed by Joe Calloway, CSP, CPAE
Have you ever wondered what Dale Irvin, CSP, CPAE, is thinking? Do you wonder how he can come up with observational humor on the spot in any situation? Then you will enjoy this session where Joe Calloway, CSP, CPAE, interviews Dale to find out what is going on inside his head. The session will be enlightening, informative and knock-down funny.
Dale Irvin, CSP, CPAE
Dale Irvin is a comedian, speaker and author, but is best known as the world's only Professional Summarizer™. As a comedian, he has appeared on over 100 national television shows including appearances on Showtime, MTV, A&E, HBO, and Oprah. As a speaker, Dale reaches over 100,000 people a year with his message of laughter therapy. Joe Calloway, CSP, CPAE
Joe Calloway writes about competitive excellence in business and is the author of Becoming a Category of One and Be The Best At What Matters Most. Joe lives in Nashville with his wife, Annette, and their daughters Jessica and Cate.
Don’t Just Stand There: Sculpt Something
By Scott 'Q' Marcus
This session will show you how to use a highly interactive, totally unique presentation style that will get your audience up, moving and involved. Even people who do not want to volunteer will learn from it. If you're looking to increase knowledge transfer, have more fun doing presentations, and be remembered and re-hired, you will want to get involved in this upbeat, fast-moving session.
Scott ‘Q’ Marcus is the Chief Recovering Perfectionist (CRP) of ThisTimeIMeanIt.com. His style has been described as a cross between business 101, group therapy and a southern revival. He started speaking professionally after losing a lot of weight, thus called a “THINspirational Speaker” and has worked in exchange for chocolate (but he denies it). 6 Savvy, Successful, Sexy Female Speakers Over 60 Share Survival Strategies
By Marjorie Brody, CSP, CPAE; Dee Taylor-Jolley; Janet Lapp, CSP, CPAE, PhD; Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE; Mikki Williams, CSP; Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE
Is it possible to survive and thrive in today's youth-oriented marketplace? The answer is yes. The question is how. In this panel session, six successful female speakers over the age of 60 will share their strategies on how they are beating the odds. You will understand and employ specific success strategies, learn to use age as a positive differentiator, and laugh and learn.
Marjorie Brody, CSP, CPAE
Marjorie Brody, founder, CEO and president of BRODY Professional Development, began the company after a successful career as a college professor in public speaking and interpersonal communications. Marjorie has helped launch and sustain many women’s initiatives including those at Aramark, Comcast Corp.’s Spotlight division, Munich Reinsurance, New York Life Insurance, PPG Industries, Pfizer and Roche Diagnostics. Dee Taylor-Jolley
A former Teacher of the Year with the DC Public Schools, Dee Taylor-Jolley was a consultant to the Washington Post Education Division, training director for the National Association of Home Builders and Congressional Aide to Congressman Ronald V. Dellums. She holds a BA in political science from Howard University and a master’s degree in curriculum design from the Catholic University of America. Dee manages the daily operations for Willie Jolley Worldwide, overseeing the media and speaking career of personality, Willie Jolley. She also manages the Jolley Institute, which focuses on leadership development, presentation skills and customer service. Janet Lapp, CSP, CPAE, PhD
Janet Lapp is a psychologist, author and consultant for workplace transformation. She is known for her ability to create optimism, energy and an intense emotional connection. Her unique interactive approach engages the audience in a “change lab,” where they first assess their leadership skills, then leave with tools to transform from where they are to where they need to be. She understands the needs, wishes and language of each client by research, interviews and visits to facilities such that when she appears on stage, she seems to be part of the organization or company. Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE
Jeanne Robertson is a professional speaker who specializes in humor based on her life experiences. Speaking to thousands of people annually, she utilizes her positively funny style to illustrate that a sense of humor is much more than a laughing matter. It is a strategy for success. Her message is that a sense of humor is an attitude, an approach toward working with people. She believes that this humor attitude can be developed and improved, and she outlines how to do so while captivating audiences with funny, original stories. Jeanne's success as a humorous speaker has not gone unnoticed by her peers. She has been awarded every top honor in her profession. They like her back home, too. The NC Press Association named Jeanne 2001 North Carolinian of the Year. Mikki Williams, CSP
Mikki Williams is an explorer. An explorer of life and people and especially of herself. A lady with eclectic tastes and a multitude of talents, she is an inspirational humorist and business motivator specializing in business dynamics and human potential. Internationally recognized as a speaker, trainer, consultant, author, business & life coach, radio & TV personality, entrepreneur extraordinaire and “mensch” (Yiddish for very real human being). Known for her flamboyant style and infectious energy, Mikki is the unexpected, a one-of-a-kind talent, original, refreshing, outrageous and smart. Her big personality wows audiences because of her authenticity. She has a dynamic ability to communicate with her audience, delivering practical information in a down-to-earth style. Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE
Glenna Salsbury has been a member of NSA since 1980. Known for her spontaneity, humor and high-energy, Glenna's focus is on connecting with the hearts and minds of her audiences. A graduate of Northwestern University, Glenna holds a master’s degree from UCLA and a master’s from Fuller Seminary. She resides in Scottsdale, AZ. Social Media Security and Identity Theft Protection: Prevent Getting Hacked and Keep Your Data, Online Reputation and Identity Secure
By Robert Siciliano
Hackers are entrepreneurs just like us. They seek opportunities and consistently execute systems in order to win business. However, their methods involve fraud and deception. You probably have a few bucks in the bank or a hefty credit line, but just by simply visiting a website or clicking on a link in an email on your mobile phone, every dime you have can disappear over a long weekend. Learn the fundamentals of security, discuss the motivations of criminals, and learn how to reduce your chances of being victimized. The goal is to create awareness and put layers of security in place. Robert will reveal all of the technological tools and processes that will keep you, your data, your identity and your devices safe and secure.
Robert Siciliano, CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com is fiercely committed to informing, educating and empowering Americans so they can be protected from violence and crime in the physical and virtual worlds. His “tell-it-like-it-is” style is sought after by major media outlets, executives in the C-Suite of leading corporations, meeting planners and community leaders to get the straight-talk they need to stay safe in a world in which physical and virtual crime is commonplace. Siciliano is accessible, real, professional and ready to weigh in and comment at a moment’s notice on breaking news. Are You TED-Like Talk Ready TODAY?
By Janice Hurley-Trailor
TODAY your honorarium and speaking success depends on your ability to market yourself visually. In this session, you will learn how to put together your most polished professional presence both on stage and off. Understand what it takes to let your online videos and your website presence increase your bookings and fees. If what you’re projecting TODAY isn’t your very best—then when?
Janice Hurley-Trailor, the Image Expert, helps you magnify the power of your personal presence to open doors for your success. Janice believes we all have the right to portray ourselves in a positive and powerful light from the very first moment we meet. With over 25 years of helping corporate America reach their professional goals, she knows what she is talking about. The Power & Payday of a Non-Family Partnership
By Scott Halford, CSP
Before 2001, Scott was doing a respectable business. After relinquishing control and creating a real partnership that is NOT with a family member, the business has literally quintupled into a seven-figure powerhouse in its field. You will learn how to create criteria for finding a business partner; how to create an operating agreement; how to divide duties; learn the pitfalls and pluses of partnership; why you would even want to do this in the first place?
Scott Halford is an authority in emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of achievement and effective performance. He is the author of Be a Shortcut: The Secret Fast-track to Business Success and is also the "Brainy Business" columnist for Entrepreneur magazine online. Scott is currently a postgraduate student in neuro-behaviorism. Exclusively for CSPs/CPAEs Session
Put Your Mouth Where the Money Is: How to Produce and Perform High-Dollar Public Seminars
By Jim Ziegler, CSP
This session goal is to enable professional speakers to use your existing expertise to generate higher-level multiples of profitability than you realize from a single-client, one-time speaking engagement. Jim will show you how to produce your own seminar events without competing for a dwindling number of platform speaking slots. This is a fast-moving, high-content session with specific techniques, business strategies, and promotional and procedural processes to learn how to promote, produce and perform high-profit public seminars
Jim Ziegler is a world-class professional speaker, author, sales expert and seminar-event producer. Often featured in the national media, Ziegler is a widely-read national magazine columnist. His highly-successful seminars produce a seven-digit income annually. Intense, focused, over-the-top, outrageous and bigger than life, Bob Danzig, CPAE, refers to Jim Ziegler as pure strategic audacity. The Starfish Coffee House: Unscripted, Unfiltered Straight Talk From Six Speaking Pros Who Have Done It All
By Joe Calloway, CSP, CPAE; Lisa Ford, CSP, CPAE; Marty Grunder; Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE; Randy Pennington, CSP, CPAE; Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Six of the top rated speaking professionals in the world get together at Starbucks and ask each other any question they've ever wanted to ask about the speaking business and how you sustain success in a speaking career for decades. Except instead of Starbucks, they're here. Join us for a candid conversation about the myths, realities, frustrations, and joys of professional speaking.
Joe Calloway, CSP, CPAE
Joe Calloway writes about competitive excellence in business and is the author of Becoming a Category of One and Be The Best At What Matters Most. Joe lives in Nashville with his wife, Annette, and their daughters Jessica and Cate. Lisa Ford, CSP, CPAE
Lisa Ford is a speaker with over 20 years of experience presenting to businesses, associations and government. She speaks throughout the United States and internationally on topics of customer service, leadership, team issues and change. Lisa is best known for her work in the areas of customer service. She is the author of the videotape series How to Give Exceptional Customer Service, the #1 selling business tapes in the U.S. for over three years. She also serves a Board member of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee. Marty Grunder/marty-grunder.jpg?sfvrsn=0 "Marty Grunder")
Marty Grunder discovered his entrepreneurial spirit as a young man with a lawn mower and grew that passion into a multi-million-dollar company. He is the CEO of Grunder Landscaping in Dayton, Ohio, leading more than 40 individuals, but Marty’s true passion lies in working with and helping CEOs, leaders, and owners. Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE
Scott McKain is an internationally known expert who helps organizations create distinction in every phase of business, and teaches how to deliver an "Ultimate Customer Experience®." Scott creates captivating presentations and bestselling books which clearly reveal how to create more compelling connections between you and your customers and how to stand out and move up, regardless of the economic climate in your industry. Randy Pennington, CSP, CPAE
Randy Pennington helps leaders and organizations build cultures focused on results, relationships and accountability. He is a 20+ year business performance veteran, author and consultant who has worked with many of this country’s best-known organizations including: Alabama Power Company, Motorola, LaSalle Bank, SmithBucklin, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Texas A&M University, Marathon Oil, Sprint PCS and Progressive Insurance, in addition to government agencies at the local, state and national level. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct instructor in the Cox Business Leadership Center at Southern Methodist University. Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Mark Sanborn is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development. In addition to his experience leading at a local and national level, he has written or co-authored eight books and is the author of more than two dozen videos and audio training programs on leadership, change, teamwork and customer service. He has presented over 2,400 speeches and seminars in every state and a dozen countries. Mark is a member of the prestigious Speakers Roundtable, 20 of the top speakers in the world today. Mark’s book, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary, is an international best-seller and was on the New York Times, Business Week and Wall Street Journal best-seller lists.
Creating and Cultivating Connections—How to Build Your Business by Developing Relationships and Connections with Meeting Planners, Bureau Partners, Agents and Attendees
By Marilyn Sherman
You’ve heard that this is a relationship business—Marilyn will teach you how to develop those relationships. She will share how one speech turned into a nine-year-and-counting repeat engagement with one client. You’ll learn how to connect with your audience, reach rock star status in any industry, and discover practical tools that you can use at your next event.
For the last 20 years, Marilyn has inspired corporate and association audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. As a motivational keynote speaker and author of three motivational books, Marilyn helps people let go of excuses to achieve more in their professional and personal lives. The Best Money-Making Ides from the CSP/CPAE Summit
By Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE; Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE; Ron Karr, CSP; Scott Halford, CSP; Laurie Guest, CSP; Dan Thurmon, CSP, CPAE; Michael Hoffman, CSP; Barry Banther, CSP, CPAE
What happens when 60 CSPs and CPAEs gather together to share money-making strategies? An explosion of high-value ideas! This fast-paced session will give you one best practice after another. You will learn how Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE, put a social media plan in place that created celebrity status; Ron Karr, CSP, creates client masterminds that generate significant revenue; Laurie Guest, CSP, teaches how to create an encounter with your website and your firm into an experience that turns into revenue; Dan Thurmon, CSP, CPAE, uses a simple, customized, accountability tool to track client results – helping clients monetize his keynote message; Scott Halford, CSP, uses brain research to turn ideas into result-producing action; Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE, licenses his intellectual property for big passive and recurring revenue; Michael Hoffman, CSP, uses the Internet to be a catalyst for building community and create long term business (revenue) with clients; Barry Banther, CSP, CPAE, uses a simple system to expand his client relationships for multiple streams of income. And more!
This session will challenge and equip you to develop more sources of significant revenue. We dare you to attend this session and not walk away with one or more strategies you can put to use immediately to increase your income and profitability. BONUS: You don’t have to be a CSP or CPAE to attend!
Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE
Bill Cates has revolutionized the way financial professionals generate an abundance of high-quality referrals. His first two books, Unlimited Referrals and Get More Referrals Now (McGraw-Hill) has established Bill as the financial services industry’s foremost expert on building a thriving referral-based business. Bill is the president of Referral Coach International and the creator of Bill Cates’ Referral Advantage™ Program which has been featured in such publications as Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power and Research Magazine. Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE
Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and bestselling author who works with companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic, The Loyal Customer and the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers, The Cult of the Customer and The Amazement Revolution, which was also recognized as a New York Times bestseller. He is also the creator of The Customer Focus program which helps clients develop a customer service culture and loyalty mindset. Ron Karr, CSP
Ron Karr offers his audiences and consulting clients the real world business success and knowledge he gained during a highly successful career in sales and management. He also brings to the platform more than 20 years of success speaking to hundreds of organizations throughout the world. His key areas of expertise include sales, negotiations, customer service and productivity. Ron communicates his profound ideas with energy, inspiration and humor. He draws audiences worldwide into his message, inspires them with his strategies and moves them to real action. Scott Halford, CSP
Scott Halford is an authority in emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of achievement and effective performance. He is the author of Be a Shortcut: The Secret Fast-track to Business Success and is also the "Brainy Business" columnist for Entrepreneur magazine online. Scott is currently a postgraduate student in neuro-behaviorism. Laurie Guest, CSP
Laurie Guest is well-known for her imaginative ideas and entertaining style. She consistently earns stellar ratings with her ability to blend real-life examples with proven action steps. She enjoys helping emerging speakers navigate the way through the challenges of building a speaking career. Dan Thurmon, CSP, CPAE
Dan Thurmon is the author of two books, a renowned speaker, and a recognized expert in delivering peak performances – on stage and in the workplace. As president of Motivation Works, Inc., he has worked with hundreds of clients and delivered thousands of presentations worldwide. Dan helps organizations and individuals implement actions plans and move confidently through transitions. Michael Hoffman, CSP
Michael Hoffman has been igniting Fortune 500 organizations with his workshops and keynotes for over a decade. His firm, Igniting Performance, is a Dallas-based training and consulting firm specializing in the areas of leadership, sales, and customer loyalty. As a father and survivor of four teenagers, three daughters and one son, Michael is dedicated to providing exceptional impact to deserve your repeat business. He, the clan and his wife of 30 years, reside in Carrollton TX.
Barry Banther, CSP, CPAE
Barry Banther is a sought after business consultant and inspirational speaker. He has written over fifty leadership training programs used by Fortune 500 companies around the world and smaller regional businesses throughout America. Barry combines three decades of experience as a business leader, corporate executive, and public leader to make sure you are answering the right questions to develop your team and grow your business. Barry served in the administration of three Florida Governors as the appointee to oversee private higher education. He was elected to an unprecedented four terms as Chairman of the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities.
Seven Strategies to Rock the Room by Taking a Unique Talent and Using It In Your Presentation
By Victoria Labalme, CPAE
In this festive, interactive jam session, Victoria will show you how to create distinct material using a gift, talent or hobby. Great for seasoned speakers who are sick of their shtick and for new presenters who are looking to develop innovative intellectual property. You learn to stand out from the pack, distinguish your brand, have more fun, and create content others can't steal.
Creative Communications Strategist & Hall of Fame speaker Victoria Labalme transforms people’s communication skills so they can reach their goals. She is the author of The Prism Effect & The Through Line Mini Books and founder of the Executive Mastery Series and Elite Group Experience -- comprehensive communication and presentation skills training programs. Her clients include top teams and executives at Starbucks, Microsoft, Oracle, Nationwide, IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United States Government agencies.
Special Events
Aspiring Speakers: What’s Your Passion?
Cavett Institute 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
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The Cavett Institute is a one-day learning program, jam-packed with networking and learning designed specifically for aspiring speakers. The Cavett Institute is FREE for all Academy members and is presented as part of the Academy for Professional Speaking program.
Passion for the Platform – Speak Like a Pro!, Gary Rifkin, Academy Dean
Passion with Purpose – Questions to Keep You Honest, Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP
Passion into Profits – Love What You Do; Get Paid!, Steve Spangler, CSP, CPAE
Lunch with Passionate People – “If I Knew Then What I Know Now”
Karen Cortell Reisman, MS, Host Moderator
Omekongo Dibinga, MA
Pam Lontos, CSP, MA
Rick Metzger, CSP
The NSA Ethics Passion Players
Christine Cashen, CSP, MAEd
Mike Dilbeck
Jessica Pettitt, CSP
A Man of Passion – The Spirit of Cavett, Candace Fitzpatrick
Passion + Profit = Prosperity, Linda Keith, CPA, CSP
Passion, Power & Purpose, Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE
Passion for the Participants – Passion into Action, Gary Rifkin, Academy Dean
Improv Night
A Funny (Unscripted) Thing Happened On The Way To The Convention!
Hosted by Avish Parashar
Friday, July 26, 2013
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
What do you get when you combine a group of funny speakers, a whole slew of audience suggestions and one unpredictable emcee? Find out in this interactive, hilarious, speaker-themed improv show. It’s the only improv comedy show that’s by speakers and about speakers.
If you’re familiar with The Second City or the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” you already know how much fun an improv show can be. If you’re not familiar with improve, well, you’re in for a treat—as the show contains hilarious performance pieces created entirely from audience suggestions. You won’t want to miss this night full of laughter and fun!
Foundation Benefit Seminar
The Business of Professional Speaking in America: Past, Present, Future
Saturday, July 27, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
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All-Star Line-Up Will
Show You How To Grow
Your Business NOW and
in the Future
You’ll want to join us for this high-impact,
interactive seminar that will help you grow
your business and get ready for the future.
And, you’ll make a difference for your fellow
NSA members through your contribution to
the Foundation.
Featured presenters:
Nido Qubein, CSP, CPAE, 1985 Cavett Award recipient
Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE, 1997 Cavett Award recipient
Mike Frank, CSP, CPAE, 1990 Cavett Award recipient
Glenna Salsbury, CSP, CPAE, 2005 Cavett Award recipient
Al Walker, CSP, CPAE, 1998 Cavett Award recipient
Late Night with Tim & Kris O'Shea
Everything You Wanted to Know About Business but Were Afraid to Laugh
Saturday, July 27, 2013
8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
Join Tim & Kris O’Shea for this special after-hours session as they present their hilarious take on the fast paced, constantly changing world of business. The O’Sheas are not your average motivational speakers, and this session promises to be unlike your average keynote. Poking fun at everything from companies and conference calls to the speaking industry itself, come find out why Tim & Kris O'Shea are described as "Saturday Night Live for Business."
Foundation Dinner
Sunday, July 28, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
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6:00 p.m. – 8:15p.m. Dinner and Musical Entertainment
8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Intermission
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Roast of Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE
Tickets are available for the entire evening, or for the musical portion only.
What better way to give to the NSA Foundation than with dinner and a show? Join us on Sunday night for a memorable evening of fun, laughter and schmoozing with NSA’s finest. The evening begins with dinner and musical entertainment and ends with a celebrity roast of one of NSA’s favorite sons, Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE.
Join Roast Master Theo Androus, and the following roasters, as they put Scott in the hot seat.
- Mark Sanborn CSP, CPAE
- Dale Irvin CSP, CPAE
- Lou Heckler CSP, CPAE
- Christine Cashen CSP
- Scott Halford CSP, CPAE
- Glenna Salsbury CSP, CPAE
- Mark Scharenbroich CSP, CPAE
- Jeffrey Gitomer CSP, CPAE
- Patrick Henry CSP
- Delatorro McNeal, II, CSP, MS,
- Mike Rayburn, CSP, CPAE
- Plus, a surprise guest!
The dictionary definition of ‘Roast’ is: (verb) to cook by exposing to dry heat or by surrounding with hot embers, sand, or stones. Or, (noun) an event, almost exclusively in the United States, in which an individual is subject to a public presentation of comedic insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories and heartwarming tributes.
The NSA definition of a ‘Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE, Roast’ is: (noun) a HILARIOUS and exclusive event in which one of NSA’s most beloved members is COOKED by being exposed to dry and sometimes heated humor, full of jabs, barbs, praise and heartwarming tributes.
Following dinner, you will hear amazing music performances.