What Can the National Speakers Association Do For You?

NSA's Educational Advantage:

• Industry-specific information
• Business management and marketing training
• Presentation skills training
• Certification program

The Benefit to You:

• Sustain and grow your speaking business
• Expand your client service list
• Reach a wider audience with your expertise and message
• Generate revenue through books, products and licensing
• Market yourself as a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP)

Tap Into the NSA Community:

• Networking and mentoring opportunities
• Leadership, service and philanthropic opportunities
• Connection to the global speaking community
• Publicity and exposure opportunities
• Awards and recognition
• Affiliation with an internationally credible organization

 The Payback for You:

• Build support communities and referral systems
• Enter the global market with greater ease
• Gain ideas, inspiration and advice from the best speakers in the business
• Add to your credentials
• Build lifelong friendships

All of This Delivered Through These Exclusive NSA Formats:

• Speaker magazine
• Meetings: Conventions, Workshops, Labs, Universities
• Voices of Experience audio magazine
• Member-only Web site with exclusive educational resources
• External Web site with online member directory
• The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation program
• Local chapters in 40 markets
• Professional Experts Groups to connect you with speakers in your niche
• Mastermind and affiliate groups to expand your thinking and your social circle
• "Essentials of the Profession" CDs and DVDs

Resources for Those Who Want to Start a Speaking Career:

• The Academy for Professional Speaking, featuring the Cavett Institute
• Apprentice and candidate programs delivered through NSA chapters (Not available in all areas.)
• Subscription to Speaker magazine
• Educational CDs and DVDs on all subjects related to the speaking profession