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SUMMARY:NSA SoCal Speakers Academy Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:https://nsasocal.org/events/august-13-2026/ \nSpeakers Academy Info Session\nReady to Turn Your Message Into a Thriving Business? \nAre you a talented speaker who dreams of making speaking your profession but isn't sure where to start? Or\, maybe you’re ready to uplevel your speaking and your speaking business? \nThinking about joining the Academy but have some questions? \nThe NSA SoCal Speakers Academy 2026-2027 is your proven blueprint to success—and we want to tell you all about it! \nJoin Academy co-directors Chris Holliday and Larry Kay for an Exclusive Information Session & Q&A \nWhat You'll Learn at This Info Session: \n\nHow the Academy's 2-semester intensive program works\nWhat makes our Fall 2026 registration so special (it's bigger and better than ever!)\nSuccess stories from Academy graduates who've transformed their speaking careers\nThe complete roadmap from developing your signature talk to building multiple income streams\nHow our bi-weekly virtual masterminds with industry experts accelerate your growth\n\nPerfect For You If: \n✓ You need to develop your keynote.✓ You want to build a speaking business but don't know where to begin✓ You're getting some traction but aren't where you want to be yet✓ You're an established speaker ready to adjust your business model✓ You're a coach\, trainer\, or entrepreneur wanting to increase your INFLUENCE \nMany gifted speakers never achieve the success they deserve because they're missing one critical piece of the puzzle: whether it's essential marketing knowledge\, not knowing how to reach decision makers\, or relying on a limiting business model. \nThe SoCal Virtual Speakers Academy is your solution. \nWhat Makes Our Program Special: \n\nAcademy 101 (Fall): Master the art and science of creating unforgettable presentations\nAcademy 201 (Spring): Learn the business side from marketing\, positioning\, to networking and closing deals\nBi-weekly virtual sessions every Tuesday 4-6 PM PT with established professional speakers\nMonthly Learning Labs for hands-on skill development\nMastermind cohort for peer coaching and accountability\nNSA SoCal exclusive Video Vault included while you are in the Academy!\nDiscounted professional Demo Reel filming opportunity in June ‘27\n\nQuestions Before We Meet? \nEmail us at academy@nsasocal.org \nThe choices you make for the investment of your time\, talent and treasure create your future. The SoCal Virtual Speakers Academy provides the road map to that future.\nMeet your Academy Co-Directors:\nChris Holliday\nChris trains and coaches leaders\, presenters\, and speakers as a certified coach and facilitator. She brings passion and humor to working with execs to become the best version of themselves on stage\, on camera\, in the boardroom\, and with their people. Her own signature talk focuses on how to move beyond the “Uncertainty Paradox” to lead effectively. \nChris has an MBA\, an MEd\, and a is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild. A former working NYC actor\, Chris uses skills from more than a decade of performing and teaching acting with all her clients\, enabling them to shine confidently and maximize their impact. \n& Larry Kay\nLarry Kay is the bestselling author of three books\, including the award-winning Training the Best Dog Ever. In addition to his award-winning dog films\, Larry wrote\, produced\, and directed for Disney\, PBS\, and The Muppets. Larry and his dog Spider perform tricks for live TV\, exhibitions\, and conferences. More than two million dog lovers follow Larry on his Positively Woof Facebook page for resources\, guidance\, and his Dog Hugs video podcast. \nhttps://nsasocal.org/events/august-13-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-socal-speakers-academy-info-session-virtual/
LOCATION:https://nsasocal.org/events/august-13-2026/
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