April 8, 2017 - 8:30AM
High Point University, Cottrell Hall
Radisson High Point Phone: + 1(336) 889-8888
Block Code: 3287NSPEAK or you can state that they are with the National Speakers Association to receive the discounted rate.
LOCATION: High Point University – One University Parkway, High Point, NC 27268 Map It
Physical Address: 752 Greek Circle, High Point, NC 27268
TIMES: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Our meeting is in Cottrell Hall. Parking is from Centennial Drive at what was Montlieu Avenue. A complimentary shuttle will run regularly from that parking lot to Cottrell Hall.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The venue available at High Point University has a hard limit for seating. Registration for this meeting is capped at 60 to ensure a comfortable learning environment for everyone attending. Register early to ensure you have a seat for what is sure to be one of our best chapter meetings to date!
*Non NSA Carolinas Chapter Members
Kelly will be sharing her NEW Speech Structure System that will help speakers who struggle with the core content structure of their speech – along with The Story Formula she has created to help you add powerful stories – with a lot of hot seat coaching mixed in.
Live and in person, Kelly Swanson will host “The Hot Seat Show” a real-time coaching experience! A master story-teller herself, Kelly will give feedback to speaker-contestants on their stories. Contestants share a five-minute story or pitch, and Kelly gives five minutes of feedback. Audience members watch and learn! Take away insights, tips, and techniques on how to make your stories impactful and seriously memorable.
Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, author (Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, You. Your Story. Make An Impact.), storytelling coach, and creator of Prides Hollow and the wacky cast of southern characters who have charmed audiences from coast to coast for over 20 years. Her work has been featured in extensive online and print publications, and has won awards from the Film Advisory Board of Hollywood and the National Association of Parenting Publications. She was a featured entertainer for Holland America Cruise Lines, and Our State Magazine calls her one of North Carolina’s funniest women.
Patrick Henry, CSPPatrick Henry is going to give the keynote of his life at this year’s NSA National Convention from the main stage. In this session, you will help Patrick write his speech titled, “Becoming Memorable.” You will get a sneak peak into Patrick’s creative journey and be the first audience to hear his speech.
With Kelly Swanson facilitating this very special “Hot Seat”, Patrick invites his local colleagues to give honest criticism, vote on “what’s funniest,” and offer guidance for making his delivery epic!
We will end the day with Kelly, interviewing Patrick. You’ll understand: his process, approach, and path to being invited to speak on the NSA main stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to see behind the scenes of professional speaker at work!
Patrick Henry is a former Nashville songwriter and current SiriusXM radio personality on The Family Comedy Channel and Blue Collar Radio. Patrick believes that the height of learning happens while we are being entertained…and so do the over one thousand meeting planners who have hired him. Patrick Henry is more than a motivational humorist, He is a performance keynote speaker and is obsessed with showing audiences how to create extraordinary customer service. Engagement is the foundation for loyalty and loyalty is the foundation for emotional and financial buy-in. Speakers are often viewed as a commodity in the current market place which is why his humor, guitar playing and the performing of original and customized songs offers a unique and memorable program for his clients.
8:30 am – Coffee & Networking – light continental breakfast breads, cut fruit, snack items throughout the day, coffee, tea, water, juice, soda. If you want a full breakfast, eat before or at the hotel.
8:30 am – First Timers Orientation by Morris Morrison
8:45 am – Welcome, Valda Ford, President
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Featured Speaker – Kelly Swanson
11:00 am – 11:15 am – Energy Break
11:15 am – 12:00 pm – Kelly Swanson Continues
12:00 pm – 12:15 – Chapter Meeting, Valda Ford
12:15 pm- 1:00 pm – Networking Lunch – Salmon and chicken, and various chilled salads (green, pasta, bean, etc). Fresh fruit and tartlets for dessert.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Featured Speaker – Patrick Henry
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Q & A for Kelly Swanson and Patrick Henry
3:00 pm – Closing Comments & Adjourn, Valda Ford
*Non NSA Carolinas Chapter Members
Next Meeting is Saturday, June 10, 2017
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