National Speakers Association

NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
2026-07-22 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-07-08 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-06-24 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Phoenix)

NSAMI WelcomeLink
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/94199830586?pwd=[REDACTED]

SPEAK UP! Tier 1 Workshop Series for Emerging Speakers
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix), 2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix), 2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
More info & registration at www.nsanc.org/events

Inside BlackNSA (Virtual)
2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix), 2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Come curious. Leave clear.
Register now and bring a friend.
https://bnsalinks.com/InsideBlackNSA

Ready to grow your speaking business and connect with a community that truly supports your success?
Inside BlackNSA is a new monthly experience for nonmembers who want a real look at the culture, leadership, and community of BlackNSA. No pressure. Just real connection and opportunity.
Yolanda Greer is the Chief Leadership & Team Culture Developer at Elevate U Consulting , and she specializes in helping high-performers silence imposter syndrome and step into their next level of confidence. At this month Inside BlackNSA, she is bringing that expertise to our community with her session: “Purposeful Leadership”
If you want to build a sustainable speaking business, you have to master your Identity –
Purpose – Practices framework.
⏰7:00 PM ET📍Live on Zoom
This is not a webinar. It’s a front-row experience.
Come curious. Leave clear.Register now and bring a friend.
https://bnsalinks.com/InsideBlackNSA
Questions? office@blacknsa.com

NSA Austin: Summer Soiree (In-person Event)
2026-07-16 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsa-austin.com/events/2026-07-16/
Good people. Good conversations. Good snacks.
https://nsa-austin.com/events/2026-07-16/
Guests are always welcome!
That’s pretty much our recipe for a great summer evening.
Take a break from the hustle and join us for a laid-back Summer Soirée where you can connect with fellow members, meet new faces, and enjoy some light appetizers and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks. No presentations. No pressure. Just genuine networking and great company.
Bring a friend who would enjoy meeting Austin’s vibrant community of speakers, storytellers, trainers, coaches, consultants, and communication professionals. We’ll share for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and summer fun.
You never know which conversation could spark your next opportunity, collaboration, or friendship.
Date & Time: Thursday, July 16, 5:30 pm – 8 pm CentralQuestions: speakers@nsa-austin.com
https://nsa-austin.com/events/2026-07-16/

Virtual Roundtable: Evolving Your Top 100 List
2026-07-15 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix)
https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/4/1784151000000?startms=1782882000000

NSANC: Shelby Jo Long - License Your Expertise: Scale Your Impact. Multiply Your Revenue
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Lafayette Library – Contra Costa County Library, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, United States
More info & registration at www.nsanc.org

NSAMI - Betty Garrett - Become a Hot Tamale
2026-07-11 05:45 - 09:30 (America/Phoenix) | Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
More info and registration at www.nsamichigan.org/garrett

NSAMI Seminar
2026-07-11 05:45 - 09:30 (America/Phoenix) | Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

NSAMI - Betty Garrett
2026-07-11 05:45 - 09:30 (America/Phoenix) | Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

BlackNSA (Virtual): Jennifer Darling, MM
2026-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | https://blacknsaspeaker.org/events/
Please join us using a one-time FREE guest pass

Use Promo Code: GUEST PASS
**Registration will open 3 weeks before the event date **
──────────────────────────── Leverage LinkedIn for an Endless Supply of Speaking Leads
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Darling, MM
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6:00 – 7:00 PM ET – Education Session7:00 – 8:00 PM ET – Deep Dive The #1 resource for booking more speaking engagements is speaking! But how can you ensure you maximize every single event, turning one booking into five or more? You need to develop an easy system for follow up, creating buzz, and building top-of-mind awareness with buyers so they think of you first. The best way to do that with organizations, associations, and nonprofits is to leverage LinkedIn. In this session, Jennifer teaches you the simple strategies you can use LinkedIn for to get in front of and stay in front of buyers.
You’ll leave with a clear, actionable system for transforming every stage interaction into a continuous pipeline of warm leads and high-value bookings. Key Learning Outcomes:• Learn the #1 Mistake Speakers Make that keeps them from booking more speaking engagements (and exactly what to do about it).• Uncover the simple 3-Part LinkedIn Lead Attraction System to leverage every event for an endless supply of warm speaking leads.• Design a high-converting LinkedIn profile that speaks directly to meeting planners and primes buyers to hire you.

NSA Michigan Lunch Break
2026-07-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join your NSA Michigan colleagues for a monthly, casual Zoom meetup designed to help NSA Michigan members connect, collaborate, and support one another in their speaking businesses.
RSVP at www.nsamichigan.org/events. The zoom link will be in your confirmation email.

BlackNSA Million-Dollar Mastermind (Virtual)
2026-07-06
Early Bird Pricing Ends: July 9
Use Coupon Code MDMEARLYBIRD for $50 off – pay only $299!
The BlackNSA Million Dollar Mastermind is where serious speakers come to grow, scale, and transform their business into a revenue-generating machine. Built on the timeless principles of Think and Grow Rich, this 11-week mastermind is designed to give you the strategy, accountability, and connections you need to take your speaking career to the next level. This signature event only happens twice a year!
The Fall 2026 Mastermind schedule includes:
📅 Orientation: September 7, 2026
📅 Mastermind Sessions: September 7 – November 16
⏰ Every Monday at 5:30 PM EST
💻 Virtual – Join from anywhere!
https://blacknsaspeaker.org/mastermind/

NSA-CO Chapter Awards Celebration
2026-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | TBD
Register: https://www.nsacolorado.org/events

NSA Austin: Brian Walter, CSP, CPAE (Virtual)
2026-06-19 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsa-austin.com/events/june-19-2026/
Sticky Speaking
How to Make Your Content Massively Memorable
https://nsa-austin.com/events/june-19-2026/
The quote “They won’t remember what you said but they’ll remember how you made them feel” is touching. But it’s a horrible business model! As professional speakers, we’re not just paid to speak. We’re paid to be remembered. No matter how awesome your delivery, your speech only matters if the audience can recall at least SOMETHING about what you said and act on it. That’s where being sticky comes in. During this action-packed session, NSA Austin members and guests will experience Brian Walter’s proven Sticky Framework and discover how to use Memory Hacks. Memory Hacks are mnemonic techniques, exercises, and experiences that make your content sticky (or stickier). With them, audience members can easily remember your most important concepts and action steps long after your speech is over. When that happens, you will have achieved the Holy Grail of sticky speaking – unaided recall.
Key Outcomes & Learning Points

How to use a Sticky Framework as an assessment and gameplan to ensure your content will be sticky
How to deliver your content via Memory Hacks and Mini Brands so participants can recall it (unaided) and share it virally with others
How to tap the power of ESS’s (Emotional Shift Stories) and ESE’s (Emotional Shift Experiences) to emotionally hook participants with your key topics or points

About Brian Walter, CSP, CPAE:
Brian Walter, CSP, CPAE, Cavett, is the co-founder and operator of two businesses —Extreme Meetings® and Sticky Training™. He is a speaker/emcee, internal communications consultant, trainer, and multi-media producer. He has presented to audiences ranging from 13 to 13,000. His clients have included Roche, Costco, Microsoft, Pepsico, and Starbucks. Brian is also a past President of the National Speakers Association and a past Guinness Book of World Records holder for producing the world’s shortest TV commercial.
National Speakers Association Austin members are FREE to attend.
Cost for non-members is only $25.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tickets below
DAY: Friday, June 19, 2026
TIME: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
LOCATION: Virtual (you must register to get login information)
COST: FREE for NSA Austin Members
(Be sure that you have paid your dues!)
GUESTS are welcome: $25.00 guest fee.
QUESTIONS: speakers@nsa-austin.com
See you there!
NSA Austin
https://nsa-austin.com/events/june-19-2026/

NSA Philly Speak Easy
2026-06-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom
Register: https://nsaphiladelphia.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=113&ts=1751988871
Whether you are busy hustling to get your speaking business off the ground or tired of always being on the road, the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Speakers Association invites you to take a well-deserved break while attending Speak Easy.
Join us to meet and connect with fellow speakers, no matter where you are in the world. This is not a training, but you’ll likely learn something about yourself or from others in the room.
We’ll be meeting in a series of small breakout groups. Please join via a computer, camera-ready, and in a space quiet enough to unmute without background noise.
These sessions are not recorded or live-streamed. You have to join us live in the Zoom Meeting (not webinar) if you want to participate.
These sessions are free and open to all. You do not need to be a member of our chapter or NSA to attend. If you’re curious, we’re happy to share why membership makes a difference!
Hosted by Robbie Samuels, NSA Philadelphia Chapter Membership Director
Host of NSA’s Mic Swap and 2024 recipient of the NSA Chair’s Award for Distinguished Service, is an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as a networking expert by NPR, PCMA, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc.

NSANC: Brian Walters - The "Extreme Emcee" Approach to High-Impact Events
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Lafayette Library – Contra Costa County Library, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA, United States
Register at www.nsanc.org/events

NSAAZ: Karen Fenaroli
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | MAC6 Coworking Space, 1438 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ, United States
Join Us IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY, or register and request a link to the recording.
The 5% Zone – Building the Best Business
Your next speaking engagement may already be in your phone.
Most speakers spend time chasing new leads while overlooking the most valuable asset they already own: their database.
In this highly practical and energizing session, you’ll learn how to uncover hidden revenue, strengthen relationships, and create a repeatable system that turns existing contacts into bookings, referrals, and long-term business growth.
Through a live Database X-Ray demonstration, participants will see how to identify high-value connections and immediate opportunities. You’ll also learn how to professionalize your outreach across email, social platforms, and direct messaging so your communication builds credibility and keeps you top of mind.
You’ll leave with a clear refinement process to eliminate clutter, prioritize high-impact relationships, and build a system for ongoing relationship intelligence, including how to uncover referral pathways and second-degree connections that lead to new stages.
Stop chasing strangers. Start activating the network you already have.
EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON JUNE 8. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
https://nsa-arizona.org/events

NSA SoCal: Frank Kitchen, CSP (In-person)
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | https://nsasocal.org/events/june-13-2026/
FLIP YOUR MINDSET AND LIVE F.R.E.S.H.!" HOW TO COOK UP RESULTS YOU HUNGER FOR IN YOUR SPEAKING BUSINESS."
https://nsasocal.org/events/june-13-2026/
Let’s be real—being passionate about speaking is great, but passion doesn’t pay the bills. Consistent sales do. And in the speaking world, sales aren't about hard pitches—they're about building the right relationships. If you're tired of being the “best-kept secret,” it's time to learn a recipe that actually fills your calendar and your bank account.
In this high-energy, hands-on program, Award-Winning Keynote Speaker Frank Kitchen shares how he went from broke, stale, and barely booked… to being named one of the top professional speakers in the world by the National Speakers Association. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t luck—it was strategy and systems needed to produce fresh speaking opportunities.
Are you ready to stop chasing gigs and start getting chosen, then it’s time to Live F.R.E.S.H. with a recipe that actually works.
What you will experience:

Through interactive activities, real-world examples, and Frank’s proven Live F.R.E.S.H. recipe, you’ll gain the mindset, tools, and strategies to position yourself as a sought-after speaker. This isn’t theory—it’s a hands-on business development experience designed to help you attract the right clients, command higher fees, and build a speaking brand that sells itself.

What you'll learn:

How to Craft the Mindset of a Highly Paid Professional Speaker
How to Position Yourself as an Industry Authority (and not just another voice in the crowd)
The 5 Actions You Need to Build Trust, Create Sales, and Inspire Loyalty
How to Turn Your Satisfied Customers into a Personal Sales Force (so they book you before you even ask)

Meet Frank Kitchen, CSP
Yes, Frank's last name really is Kitchen! Certified Speaking Professional Frank Kitchen is a high-energy keynote speaker and leadership expert who helps audiences “cook up the results they hunger for” in their careers and lives. After being fired on Father’s Day weekend while supporting a pregnant wife and toddler, Frank turned adversity into purpose, launching a full-time speaking career in 2015. Known for his signature culinary-themed approach and “Live F.R.E.S.H.” philosophy, he delivers powerful, research-backed strategies that inspire mindset shifts, bold goals, and lasting impact. A bestselling author and NSA-recognized global speaker, Frank blends humor, heart, and real-world insights to transform motivation into action.
https://nsasocal.org/events/june-13-2026/

BlackNSA (VIRTUAL): Antoinette Bond, CSP
2026-06-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
**REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON**

Please join us using a one-time FREE guest pass

Use Promo Code: GUEST PASS
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Accelerate Your Speaking Business: The Blueprint for Building a Million-Dollar Platform────────────────────────────
6:00 – 7:00 PM ET – Education Session7:00 – 8:00 PM ET – Deep Dive Most speakers are focused on getting booked.But the most successful speakers focus on building a business.
In this high-impact session, Antoinette Bond, co-founder of Peak Performers Huddle alongside her husband Walter Bond, CSP, CPAE, shares the Accelerate framework, a proven model designed to help speakers move beyond occasional engagements and build a scalable, revenue-producing speaking platform.
Drawing from years of experience building speaker brands, training entrepreneurs, and helping professionals monetize their expertise, Antoinette will break down the five fundamentals required to accelerate growth in the speaking industry.
1. Understand the five Accelerate fundamentals for building a profitable speaking business2. Learn how to position their message for revenue and opportunity3. Identify the key systems required to generate consistent bookings

NSA St. Louis Social
2026-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/11/1781125200000

NSA MI Virtual: Bill Blankschaen - From Mic to Money
2026-06-10 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Info and Registration at www.nsamichigan.org/blankschaen
Stop leaving money on the table! As a speaker, your powerful message is your greatest asset. This intensive workshop reveals the expert strategy to transform your platform (the “mic”) into a thriving Story Ecosystem. Learn how to write your book—the ultimate credential builder and core of a business that drives sales, positions you as a thought leader, and generates massive influence, impact, and income. Turn your talk into your bestselling book and your financial freedom.
About Our Speaker
Bill Blankschaen is the founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders, a creative team of story-tellers who share his passion for helping people live a story worth telling and serving them with excellence in genuine, high-trust relationships. StoryBuilders tells stories that make the world a better place by creating compelling books and learning experiences that turn ideas into greater impact, influence, and income.
A multiple New York Times and USA Today Best Selling writer, Bill and his team work with a variety of influencers like John C. Maxwell and Maxwell Leadership, Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, Lewis Howes, Dean Graziosi, Michael Hyatt (Full Focus), Zig Ziglar and family, Jeff Allen, Jason Wilson, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, business coaches and consultants, political figures, cultural voices, athletes, comedians, fitness gurus, psychologists, and even faith leaders at some of the largest churches in America. The books, resources, and experiences they have created have already impacted millions of people—and they’re just getting started.
