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• 2023 NSA Carolinas Awards Banquet and Program!

  • Start
    June 09, 2023
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    June 10, 2023
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC

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  As we come into the last lap of our Chapter year, its time to celebrate and come together as a Chapter Community!

  We want to see you at our 5^th Annual Chapter Banquet on June 9 at The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
  

  Get ready for two dynamic events in Concord, NC …

  Banquet :: The Speedway Club :: Friday, June 9 (6P-9P)

  • The evening will kick-off with a Welcome Cocktail Reception overlooking the historic Charlotte Motor Speedway!
  • Our very own Justin Jones-Fosu, CSP, will be headlining our Banquet to share a message on Speaking to A Different Beat. How to be a more meaningful speaker and human being!
  • Jane Jenkins-Herlong, CSP, CPAE will lead a special tribute to speaking legend, Cavett Award winner and NSA Carolinas member, Jeanne Robertson, CSP, CPAE.
  • We’ll be recognizing our CPAE Hall of Fame Chapter Members including 2022 Hall of Fame inductees – Kelly Swanson, CSP, CPAE and Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP, CPAE!
  • We’ll also be recognizing our Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Chapter members and the NSA 2023 CSP class that includes our Chapter President Elect, Dr. Kevin Snyder, CSP!
  • We will Install the 2023-2024 NSA Carolinas Board of Directors!
  • There will also be Chapter Awards! 

  Workshop :: Concord Embassy Suites :: Saturday, June 10 (8:30A-1P)

  • Our half-day Chapter Workshop will be held at the Embassy Suites where Hall of Fame speaker, Willie Jolly will be discussing Elements For Building A Speaking, Media, and Publishing Brand!
  • We’ll have morning and lunch networking opportunities
  • Breakfast* and lunch will be provided

  This is our time to celebrate, reflect, and lift each other up as a Chapter Community and we want to see you there!

  Event Logistics:

  Hotel Room Blocks - There will be room blocks set up at the Embassy Suites in Concord, NC (which is just one mile from Charlotte Motor Speedway) Click here to book using our promo code. Breakfast is included in your room fee*.

  Banquet & Workshop Investment – Early-bird registration is open!

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• Introducing SIGs, our new Specialty Interest Groups! (Topic: Speaking on the TEDx Stage)

  • When
    June 20, 2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  NSA Carolinas is thrilled to announce our Specialty Interest Groups, or SIGs, which are designed to support members working on a specific topic area in their speaking business. 

  Specific groups include:

  • Speaking on the TEDx Stage
  • Speaker Marketing
  • Book Writing and Publishing
  • Speaker Websites
  • Speaker Demo Videos
  • Speechcrafting and Design
  • … etc.

  So if you're working on (or even thinking about) writing a book, becoming a TEDx speaker, building or improving your speaker website or demo video, join our Book Publishing SIG or our TEDx SIG or our Demo Video SIG. You get the point!

  
  

  When you join these meetings, you know you will be connected with other NSA Carolinas members who are working on the same focus area and have expertise to share and help.  You will be able to learn, ask questions and get feedback on any issues or challenges you might be facing.  

  Each meeting will be facilitated by an NSA Carolinas member with seasoned experience on that topic area.  Connection is key and these SIG groups are your opportunity to form a community within a community within a niche functional area of the speaking business..

  SIGs meet virtually, are complementary and are for members only.  Huge VALUE ADD for membership! 

  Our "Speaking on the TEDx Stage" SIG will be held on Tuesday, June 20th from 12pm - 1:15pm via Zoom. 

  The session will be led by multi-TEDx speaker, TEDx speaker coach and former TEDx event organizer, Dr. Kevin Snyder - our President Elect.  Kevin has extensive experience with TEDx and his latest TEDx talk was just released earlier this year. 

  If you desire to speak on the TEDx stage or have already, then attend this TEDx SIG meeting to share your experiences and hear from others.  You will learn:

  • How to find TEDx speaking opportunities
  • How to get selected
  • What TEDx event organizers are looking for and NOT looking for
  • Tips on how to prepare for your TEDx talk
  • Insights on how to launch your talk and leverage in your speaking business 

  You have an idea worth spreading. It’s time to share it!  Hope to see you at the TEDx SIG.

  The Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation and reminder emails.

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• NSA National: Influence 2023!

  • When
    July 15, 2023
  • Location
    Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL

  
  

  
  

  Don’t forget to enter our Chapter Code when you register for an NSA National event!

  Chapter Code: NSACAS

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

  Our Chapter earns a rebate from NSA National that helps our Chapter continue to provide dynamic programming, community-building experiences, and business-accelerating resources!

  
  

  NSA’s Influence conference is unlike any other you’ve experienced!

  It is the leading annual event for the speaking and entrepreneurial industry! Every element is specifically designed to help you Influence others. We scout the world for leading technologies, best practices and subject-matter experts, all to provide you with a first-class experience to help you build your community, grow your business and cultivate your craft!

  And you won’t want to miss this year’s Influence celebration, as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the National Speakers Association! This Influence experience is something you can’t afford to miss!

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

  Don’t forget to enter our Chapter Code when you register for an NSA National event!

  Chapter Code: NSACAS

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• NSA Carolinas Quarterly Mastermind Session!

  • When
    August 08, 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  NSA Carolinas is thrilled to announce a new Mastermind initiative to help you further drive and accelerate your speaking progress. 

  The NSA Carolinas Mastermind will meet quarterly, virtually, and is for members only. Huge VALUE ADD for membership! 

  RSVP so you can connect with other NSA Carolinas members, share ideas, ask questions and get feedback on any issues or challenges you might be facing.  

  Attend prepared with an issue needing some insights OR simply attend and learn from others.  The meeting agenda is who shows up and shares! 

  Our vision by offering this Mastermind group is to provide you with yet another unique touchpoint to support your growth, development and success as a speaker.  

  The Mastermind is for members only, virtual and complementary. Each will be facilitated by one of our seasoned Chapter members. 

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