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SUMMARY:NSA STL Chapter Meeting - Will Bowen\, CSP
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/chapter-meeting-guest-speaker-tbd-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260504T100000
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SUMMARY:NSA Michigan Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRSVP at www.nsamichigan.org/events. The zoom link will be in your confirmation email.
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-michigan-lunch-break-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T184500
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SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Speech Mastermind (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/May-5-2026/ \nJoin us in person for NSA Austin’s Speech Mastermind SIG meeting! \nWant to run ideas\, activities or stories for your speech by a group of your colleagues to see how well they float? Now you can. \nBring your ideas\, scripting\, imaging\, props\, etc. and be ready to demonstrate a short portion or part of your speech in front of the group. First drafts and last drafts are welcome. \nObtain feedback\, suggestions\, embellishment\, and deepening elements you could probably not imagine. Punch up your copy and presentation with the help of everyone in attendance and walk out with a better version of your speech. This is an opportunity you have only dreamed about. Now it is a distinct possibility…Wednesday night. Don’t have something ready to work on? Come anyway and contribute to others. Next time will be your time. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tickets below \nDAY: Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Central time \nLOCATION: Paul Radde’s home (you must register to get login information) \nGUESTS are welcome \nQuestions: speakers@nsa-austin.com \nStop wondering if your story\, punch-line\, or message is getting across. This group will help let you know and help you make it more powerful! \nThank you\,Paul RaddeSpeech Mastermind ChairNSA Austin \nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/May-5-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-speech-mastermind-in-person-11/
LOCATION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/May-5-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260508T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260508T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260314T222202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223742Z
UID:13506-1778221800-1778232600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA-IL: Jim Cathcart - What to Do When You're the Speaker
DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON EVENT! Full details here: https://nsa-il.org/product/may2026/ \nWant to grow your speaking business and build a foundation that will allow it to scale? Jim Cathcart\, CSP\, CPAE — mentor to many of the world’s top speakers — shares strategies and insights from almost 50 years as a full-time speaker. \nThis program will help you: \n\nRefine Your Value Message\nFocus Your Brand Identity\nIsolate Your Optimum Clients\nSelect Your Business Model\nSet Your Operating Standards.\n\nGENERAL SCHEDULE:8:30 – 9:00am      Open Networking\, Small Breakout Sessions9:00 – 11:15           Education Program11:15 – 11:30am     Networking
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-il-jim-cathcart-what-to-do-when-youre-the-speaker/
LOCATION:Chandler’s Chophouse\, 401 N Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20250815T182124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203734Z
UID:11847-1778227200-1778245200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA-CO:Monthly Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly NSA-Colorado Chapter Meeting.  \nRegistration closes the Tuesday before the meeting. Walk-ins welcome but tickets at the door are $80.https://www.nsacolorado.org/events \nEvent  Location: The Village Event Center 7173 S Havana St #600\, Centennial\, CO 80112Directions
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-comonthly-chapter-meeting-9/
LOCATION:The Village Work\, Englewood\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260115T203720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223742Z
UID:13044-1778304600-1778317200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Pgh: Jones-Fosu\, CSP - Next Level Engagement
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-pgh-jones-fosu-csp-next-level-engagement/
LOCATION:Koppers Building\, 198 9th Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20250815T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223742Z
UID:11849-1778305500-1778319000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAMI - Patricia Fripp
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsami-patricia-fripp/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Community College\, 4800 E Huron River Dr\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20250815T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223743Z
UID:11851-1778305500-1778319000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAMI Seminar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsami-seminar-5/
LOCATION:Washtenaw Community College\, 4800 E Huron River Dr\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T090000
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UID:11848-1778306400-1778317200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAPgh: Justin Jones-Fosu - Speak to a Different Beat
DESCRIPTION:Register at www.nsapittsburgh.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsapgh-justin-jones-fosu-speak-to-a-different-beat/
LOCATION:Koppers Building\, 198 9th Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260509T090000
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UID:11850-1778306400-1778317200@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSAPgh: Justin Jones-Fosu - Speak to a Different Beat
DESCRIPTION:Register at www.nsapittsburgh.org/events
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsapgh-justin-jones-fosu-speak-to-a-different-beat-2/
LOCATION:Koppers Building\, 198 9th Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T083000
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SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260117T203735Z
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UID:13091-1778657400-1778661000@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
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URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-35/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260305T213713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223743Z
UID:13427-1778657400-1778664600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Lois Creamer (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/may-13-2026/ \nBook More Business\nWant to book more business in today’s tougher market? In this fast-paced and interactive program\, you’ll learn how strong positioning\, confident negotiation\, and smart aftercare can turn every speaking engagement into long-term revenue. You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately. \nTakeaways \n\nCraft a clear positioning statement that attracts the right clients and opens doors faster\nConfidently discuss fees and negotiate without discounting unless you absolutely have to\nIdentify and pursue “aftercare revenue” opportunities most speakers leave behind\nBuild a repeatable process that turns one engagement into multiple revenue streams\n\nTo get the most out of this program\, please take a few minutes to read this article in advance: The 5 Biggest Challenges to Getting Paid Speaking Engagements (and Tactics That Actually Work). \nAbout Lois Creamer\nLois Creamer is an industry expert working with speakers\, consultants\, and experts who want to book more business\, make more money and monetize their message. She started her company\, Book More Business\, after working in sales and marketing at United States Steel Corporation\, and managing a successful speaker’s business. \nShe’s a regular presenter for the National Speakers Association and a member of the Global Speaking Federation. She has also presented at the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers\, the Professional Speaking Association India\, Africa\, Scotland\, and Australia. PSA United Kingdom/Ireland named her an honorary “Fellow” in 2020. \nLois is the author of the hot-off-the-press second edition of her bestselling book “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking” and co-author of “The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches”. \nShe has appeared in Forbes\, Bloomberg Business\, Speaker Magazine\, INC Magazine\, and The Wall Street Journal. \nNational Speakers Association Austin members are FREE to attend. \nCost for non-members is only $25. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Tickets below \nDAY: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30 am – 11:30 am \nLOCATION: Virtual (you must register to get login information) \nCOST: FREE for NSA Austin Members \n(Be sure that you have paid your dues!) \nGUESTS are welcome: $25.00 guest fee. \nQUESTIONS: speakers@nsa-austin.com \nSee you there! \nhttps://nsa-austin.com/events/may-13-2026/
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-lois-creamer-virtual/
LOCATION:https://nsa-austin.com/events/may-13-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260319T223743Z
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UID:13564-1778684400-1778691600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:BlackNSA (VIRTUAL): Alyssa 'Twist' Light
DESCRIPTION:**REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON** \n\nPlease join us using a one-time FREE guest pass \n \nUse Promo Code: GUEST PASS \n────────────────────────────  \nTOPIC:  \nSlide Deck Magic — How Great Slides Make Great Speakers Unforgettable \n \n──────────────────────────── \n6:00 – 7:00 PM ET – Education Session7:00 – 8:00 PM ET – Deep Dive         A great slide deck can be the difference between an average audience experience and an excellent one. Imagine having slides that are so fabulous\, people comment on them in surveys. If you’re curious about how to level up your deck\, this session is for you.  \nIn this live masterclass\, Twist will demonstrate the profound difference simple choices can make\, including the Less-is-Better Method\, animations and transitions\, and how to stay on brand. She’ll even pull back the curtain with “before & after” decks that have been created for some of her clients. \nTwist will also share how she responds to questions from meeting professionals and AV teams about accessing and sharing her decks.  Bring your laptop\, try some techniques out\, and start creating a deck that elevates not only your audience’s experience\, but also changes how you see yourself.  Attendees will have their eyes opened to the level of care and professionalism that goes into the best decks. They’ll learn that slides are story-enhancers\, NOT storytellers.  \n     
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/blacknsa-virtual-alyssa-twist-light/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260519T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20250917T215224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223743Z
UID:12192-1779201000-1779204600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable: Leveraging Technology
DESCRIPTION:https://tockify.com/nsa.stl/detail/4/1779312600000
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/virtual-roundtable-leveraging-technology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260527T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20250815T182126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225256Z
UID:11853-1779867000-1779870600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260527T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260527T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260117T203735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T203735Z
UID:13092-1779867000-1779870600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:NSA Austin: Book Club (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/nsa-austin-book-club-virtual-36/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T071853
CREATED:20260303T212213Z
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UID:13399-1779984000-1779987600@nsaspeaker.org
SUMMARY:Yolanda Greer: Inside BlackNSA (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: Come curious. Leave clear. \nRegister now and bring a friend. \nhttps://bnsalinks.com/InsideBlackNSA \n \n  \nReady to grow your speaking business and connect with acommunity that truly supports your success? \nInside BlackNSA is a new monthly experience fornonmembers who want a real look at the culture\, leadership\, and community ofBlackNSA. No pressure. Just real connection and opportunity. \nYolanda Greer is the Chief Leadership & TeamCulture Developer at Elevate U Consulting \, and she specializes in helpinghigh-performers silence imposter syndrome and step into their next level ofconfidence. At this month Inside BlackNSA\, she is bringing that expertise toour community with her session: “Purposeful Leadership” \nIf you want to build a sustainable speaking business\, youhave to master your Identity – \nPurpose – Practices framework. \n📅 Thursday\, May 28\, 2026⏰7:00 PM ET📍Live on Zoom \nThis is not a webinar. It’s a front-row experience. \nCome curious. Leave clear.Register now and bring a friend. \nhttps://bnsalinks.com/InsideBlackNSA \nQuestions? office@blacknsa.com
URL:https://nsaspeaker.org/local-event/yolanda-greer-inside-blacknsa-virtual/
LOCATION:https://bnsalinks.com/InsideBlackNSA
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