Events

Work on vacation because you don't have reliable systems to keep your business running?

Struggle with feeling confident you've completed all the steps for every engagement?

Break free from the clog of non-revenue-generating activities! Activate recurring tasks in a system of your choice, onboard and offboard team members in days, and provide consistent white-glove service to your clients - all while freeing time to take weeks off - unplugged!

3 Key Takeaways:

• Identify bottlenecks and discover shifts needed to turn on opportunities.
• Automate for better collaboration, customer service, and increased revenue.
• See speaking, scheduling, and survey templates in action.

This seminar will be held at the:

Dublin Integrated Education Center (DIEC)

6805 Bobcat Way
Dublin, OH 43016

Agenda:

9:30 - 10:00 - Registration, Coffee & Pastries

10:00-1:00 Seminar

1:00 Buffet Lunch - First Timers Meeting

1:00 - 3:00 - Members Only Meeting

In this energizing program, international keynote speaker and corporate trainer Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, and MBA, will show you how to increase your visibility, improve your memorability, and create more opportunities to share your expertise. Sima has shown thousands of difference-makers around the world how to increase their Sway Factor™, her term for the degree to which your behavior, online and off, generates demand for who you are and what you do. In this hands-on program, you’ll learn three simple personal branding hacks every go-getter can practice in just minutes a week to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Apply the Sway Factor™ personal branding model to achieve your speaking aspirations
• Create personal brand champions from the moment you say hello
• Use your digital footprint to stay top of mind with everyone you meet

Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, and MBA, is an international speaker and branding visionary who will revolutionize the way you think about the business of personal brands. Her experience as an award-winning marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, a progressive mindset that empowers professionals to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand. With bold candor, unfiltered honesty, and her signature charismatic style, Sima has traveled from Boston to Budapest to show organizations and their staff how to drive sales, attract top talent, increase employee retention, and market themselves. Sima is one of 12 percent of speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. She is also an Accredited Speaker, an honor conferred by Toastmasters International. As of 2022, there are just 89 speakers on that list and only three women who hold both.

This seminar will be held at the:

Dublin Integrated Education Center (DIEC)

6805 Bobcat Way
Dublin, OH 43016

Agenda:

9:30 - 10:00 - Registration, Coffee & Pastries

10:00-1:00 Seminar

1:00 Buffet Lunch - First Timers Meeting

1:00 - 3:00 - Members Only Meeting

Tired of writing and re-writing your speeches? Are you going back to the drawing board Every Single Time a meeting planner calls and asks, “Do You Speak About…..”? 

In this high-performance presentation, sought after motivational speaker Elizabeth McCormick will deconstruct and dissect her introduction, opening, and one of her signature messages to reveal the speech-writing strategies that keep her booked at an average of 100 events a year (paid) without having to constantly rewrite her speeches – even for different audiences, different industries and different topics.

Strategy should have been Elizabeth’s middle name- and she’ll answer your questions, provide her story inventory template as well as examples of how to use this, and you’ll even leave with a BONUS GIFT from Elizabeth to help you Amplify Your Business.

In attending “Amplify Your Speech: Increase your Versatility, Bookability, and Credibility to Accelerate your Speaking Business,” you will:

• Discover the 3 key elements to creating YOUR most impactful opening
• Be able to craft your own introduction so that the emcee, meeting planner, or executive begins to seed the audience with YOUR desired outcome before you even reach the stage
• Teach your audience how to refer and sell you to other events
• You don’t have to be a Black Hawk Pilot to walk away with a new understanding about speech writing based on Elizabeth’s tried-and-true philosophy of customization. You will also receive the template that has helped her quickly customize her signature speech for hundreds of audiences.

Elizabeth McCormick, CSP, has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX News and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.  She is an author with more than 19 published books, including the “Bookability Factor” about everything she wishes she had known when she first started keynote speaking. 

Elizabeth is also the Founder of Soar 2 Success Publishing and a United States Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient. Elizabeth is named #5 on the list of “Leadership Experts to Follow” because of her social media content and online presence. She was just named one of the TOP 30 Motivational Speakers in the WORLD.  

As a former US Army Black Hawk Pilot, Elizabeth learned to take complex systems and break them into sequences for optimal results. Elizabeth applied this skill to her own keynote speaking career which has rocketed since she started speaking while averaging 100 paid speaking engagements booked every year since 2014. She has spoken for major corporations, associations and organizations you may recognize such as eBay, Shell Oil, Krispy Kreme, Oracle, Charles Schwab, AFLAC, Intuit, Lowe’s, American Airlines, Coca-Cola, and many, many more. 

Elizabeth earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in 2019 and is a Certified Virtual Presenter and Certified Virtual Host, both credentialed by eSpeakers. She is a power user and trainer for eSpeakers, the #1 online directory service for speakers in the WORLD.

In 2021 Elizabeth was added to the Faculty of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team (formerly John Maxwell Team) of Speakers, Coaches and Trainers serving the over 50,000 Certified Team Members in the world.

See more about Elizabeth at www.PilotSpeaker.com

If you're creating content to keep up with the channels' demands rather than what your audience wants, it's time to flip that script!
Lauren Teague, expert strategist and host of the Brand to Fan Show podcast, presents this fascinating workshop that amplifies a content framework through the power of AI. With years of experience transforming brands into fan favorites, Lauren brings a unique perspective and a treasure trove of insights on efficiently scaling content production using AI and Automation.

This program will help you accelerate content production while keeping your audience at the forefront of your messaging. Learn how to shift your focus from an output-first approach to an idea-first content strategy. Lauren introduces her Content Multiplication Magic™️ framework and favorite creative tools that utilize generative AI to produce more impactful content.

Participants are invited to dive into this high-energy session that unveils the alchemy of blending AI with your creative genius. With Lauren’s seasoned guidance, they’ll discover the magic wands of generative AI, turning your single ‘big’ initiative into a riveting content odyssey that spans a month yet keeps your audience longing for more.

• Effortlessly scale your content: Learn how to turn a big idea or speaking engagement into a multitude of content pieces that keep your audience engaged across multiple platforms.
• Deepen audience connection: Apply the "Brand to Fan" principles to cultivate deeper emotional connections, turning audiences and clients into dedicated superfans.
• Leverage AI for personalized engagement: Unveil and master AI-powered creative arsenals that accelerate your content creation pace without diluting its impact.

Lauren knows the secret to building a great business is cultivating fandom rather than followers. She is a sought-after brand strategist, an acclaimed speaker, and the founder of the re-commerce startup FanWagn.

A true “digital native,” Lauren’s Twitter account is old enough to (legally) drive. As an original sports social media lead, Lauren spent seven seasons as the voice of @PGATOUR and transformed how professional golf connects with fans online.

Lauren’s entrepreneurial endeavors are powered by collaboration. She contributed as a consultant with Convince & Convert and Brain+Trust Partners, co-produced Sports PR Summit, co-hosted the Mom Buns Podcast, and was the President of her children’s co-op preschool.

Lauren used to be a single-digit handicap golfer but now gets in 9 at a time -- usually on the local par-3 course -- with at least one of her three #TinyTeagues. In her (remaining) free time, she is President of the National Speakers Association Oregon chapter and active in Women in Sports & Entertainment (WISE) and the Canby Area Chamber of Commerce. You can find and follow her on social media as @LaurenTTeague.

This seminar will be held at the:

Dublin Integrated Education Center (DIEC)

6805 Bobcat Way
Dublin, OH 43016

Agenda:

9:30 - 10:00 - Registration, Coffee & Pastries

10:00-1:00 Seminar

1:00 Buffet Lunch - First Timers Meeting

1:00 - 3:00 - Members Only Meeting

Every presenter wants to be deliver unforgettable presentations, but what does it take, and what skills do presenters develop to deliver unforgettable experiences?

Attend this intensive, deep-dive session to learn his secrets, and to see them in action. Brave volunteers from the audience will receive live coaching!

Key Takeaways:

• Get your audience to love you before you say a word
• How to transform a speech into an experience
• Common mistakes presenters must avoid
• Essential ‘must-haves’ for being unforgettable
• How movement can HURT or HELP your speech
• How to master the platform for maximum impact

Mark Brown, CSP has been using specific tools and techniques to command the physical and virtual stage on five continents, for more than 25 years. As the PROSpeaker for the NSA GA Speakers Academy, he teaches these techniques to emerging speakers in his chapter, and he reveals those techniques in this interactive program.

Gain invaluable knowledge and practical advice from seasoned speakers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences and making a lasting impact through their presentations. Whether you're looking to kickstart your speaking journey or elevate your existing systems, "The Speakers Journey" promises to equip you with the tools and inspiration needed to succeed in the world of public speaking. Get to know and learn from some of NSA Ohio's best.

This panel brings together a diverse group of NSA Ohio accomplished members who have excelled in various facets of the speaking industry. Ask your questions and learn from our experienced speakers.

This seminar will be held at the:

Dublin Integrated Education Center (DIEC)

6805 Bobcat Way
Dublin, OH 43016

Agenda:

9:30 - 10:00 - Registration, Coffee & Pastries

10:00-1:00 Seminar

1:00 Buffet Lunch - First Timers Meeting

1:00 - 3:00 - Members Only Meeting

Do you need a marketing plan for your speaking business? Do you want to consistently attract leads and create new business opportunities? Has the time come for you to change up your marketing and find new ways to keep your business pipeline filled? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this session is for you. Whether you’re a keynoter, trainer, consultant, or coach, join Joe Mull, CSP to understand the various marketing strategies, habits, and practices that drive traffic to a successful speaking business.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify the 8 marketing strategies most commonly used by speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and trainers to drive leads and traffic to their business
• Design and start to systemize a sound marketing plan for their speaking business that aligns with their current career trajectory, existing resources, and professional preferences
• Get clarity on their brand and how it can be leveraged to increase inquiries and referrals
• Explore how to improve their craft and the delivery of their expertise in ways that increase spin off and repeat business

Joe Mull, CSP, is a respected authority on cultivating commitment in the workplace who teaches leaders how to be better bosses and make work work for all. In addition to his work as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Joe is the award-winning author of 3 books, including his newest, Employalty, and host of the globally popular management and leadership podcast Boss Better Now. His work as a leadership and workforce expert appears regularly on TV and in national media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Joe earned his CSP in 2019, and today he is privileged to serve on the national board of directors for NSA.

Influence 2024 just wrapped up in Denver. NSA Ohio was highly represented with many members in attendance.  

Join us for a review and discussion of key takeaways from a panel of event attendees, facilitated by Director of Professional Development, Molly Ketcham. 

In today's dynamic and fiercely competitive world of professional speaking, staying ahead means embracing innovation and efficiency in business practices. Enter the realm of Artificial Intelligence, a transformative technology that has swiftly become indispensable for small business owners, providing automation of processes, data analysis, and predictive capabilities that drive growth and success.

Navigating the vast landscape of AI tools can be daunting, given the rapid pace of innovation. Many speakers find themselves perplexed, unsure of where to begin in the search for tools that align with their unique business needs. In this session, embark on a journey to demystify AI technology. We'll delve into the fundamentals and future trajectory of AI, and help you get started in finding the right technology to meet your specific business needs. 

You’ve already heard that “story” is the key to … well … literally everything. There are books on it; there are speeches on it; there are conferences all about it. But you don’t need another session squawking about the “neuroscience of story” or the “power of narrative” – you need someone to help you turn your experiences into unforgettables stories. The way to do it is not by studying another framework or whipping your hero into a journey – it’s by thinking like a director. In this hands-on session,

Mike will help you become one of the storytellers who gets, keeps, and leverages your audience’s attention.