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"Professionally Speaking"
is National Speakers Association-Virginia's
Monthly Newsletter
August 2009
Newsletter Editor
Charlyne Meinhard
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Join us
Friday,
Sept. 18, 2009
Greenbrier Country Club, Chesapeake, VA
Media Skills for Professional Speakers
Great Program-
8:45 am-12:00 pm
Optional Lunch w/Speaker-
12-1 pm
Register for Program by
Sept. 11
Register online NOW:
www.nsavirginia.org
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Only
$25
Hot Seats with TJ |
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| Must be NSA Member or Affiliate to Qualify!
*Register Early
*Limited Space
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October--
Friday, 10-16-09
How to Develop Stories for Client-Centered Speaking
November--
Friday, 11-13-09 Speakonomics!
Richmond, VA
Monday, 11-16-09
NSA Fall Conference Phoenix, AZ
December--
Saturday, 12-12-09
I Made a Half-Million Dollars in 1 year in the Speaking Profession
Chesapeake, VA
Register for Monthly Programs at
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October Program
Friday
October 16, 2009 8:15 a.m.
How to Develop Stories for Client-Centered Speaking
Presented by
VINCENT MULI WA KITUKU,
Ph.D., CSP
Westwood Club
6200 West Club Lane
Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.288.2068 Please register by Tuesday, October13th at 5:00 P.M.
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INSIDE BUSINESS
The Hampton Roads Business Journal
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QUIZ QUESTION
[Only Affiliate Members Can Answer This Month]:
"Can you name the Three Ways to Qualify for National NSA
Membership?"
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Got News?
Like To Write?
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Send your news item or idea for an article to:
or
call Charlyne at
804-382-5054
Get Heard!
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Quick Links
www.NSAProfessionalSpe
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Problems with Registration:
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Program Plus Bonus Session!
*Morning Program: Guests Welcome
*Afternoon Bonus Session: Members/Affiliates-
Limited Spaces
Media Skills for Professional Speakers
Presented by TJ Walker
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Location:
Greenbrier Country Club
(757-547-7375)
1301 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Times:
Sign-in & Breakfast begins @8:15 a.m.
Program begins @8:45 a.m.
Optional lunch w/ the speaker - 12:00-1:00 p.m
Media Interview HotSeats begin @1:00
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Why You Want to Be Here:
T J Walker is one of the world's leading authorities on media and presentation training, and is the author of TJ Walker's Secret to Foolproof Presentations.
TJ will discuss how to:
His presentation includes clips of famous people, dos and don'ts, opportunities for demos.
And that's not all!
For NSA Members and Affiliates ONLY:
Optional Session -- Afternoon "Hot Seats"--
*Unique opportunities for you--
-get on-camera practice w/media interview
-pick your own topic most relevant to you (i.e., your speaking topic, your book, etc.)
-learn from others' experience
*TJ will--
-conduct the practice interviews
-share additional and personalized tips on the skills taught in the a.m. session
*You will get--
-your video-recorded practice interview available to you from the chapter at a later date
This feature will enable you to review your learnings any time, refresh your skills just in time, and deepen the learning just for you.
Must be NSA Member or Affiliate to Participate in Hot Seats--
--just $25 in advance
--check the 'Optional Session' box under Meeting Registration box on right)
REGISTER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 18!
CLICK HERE to Register for A.M. program,
(& Optional: Afternoon Hot Seats)
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From September to June There is Always Room for NSA on Your Calendar
Exciting Start to New Chapter Year
Your Board and Committee Chairs made smooth handoffs from their predecessors beginning in June, held their initial planning retreat in July, and executed a flawless first chapter meeting in early August, with NSA President Phil Van Hooser. I'd say that's a pretty darn good start to a new NSA program year, and I hope you're half as excited about it as I am!
Monthly Programs
You'll see a description of our September 18 program in this issue, featuring media expert TJ Walker. TJ is a good example of the kind of quality programs we will be bringing you this year, continuing an NSA-Virginia tradition and adding some new twists in the process. Visit www.nsavirginia.org to review the program lineup and mark your calendars to attend every event you possibly can!
Trade Shows
In addition, your Board will be representing you at two trade shows specifically for Virginia-based meeting professionals, one in Norfolk and the other in Richmond. They will be "talking you up" and distributing our latest directory of Members and Affiliates so you are easier for them to find and knock their socks off.
New Initiatives
In addition to exceptional programming, your Board has determined to focus on four special initiatives this year:
- Finding ways to help cross-promote one another's businesses;
- Considering new meeting locations to ease travel and traffic burdens;
- Including "showcasing" opportunities during the year to promote multi-level learning;
- Helping Affiliates become National Members and National Members to become Certified Speaking Professionals.
National Programs
While the local programming is fantastic, there is nothing like the national conferences (November and February) and the national convention (July) to light your fire. Once you go to your first national event, you'll be hooked for life! Check out Coleen Kenny's tips (below) and these testimonials from the 2009 National Convention in Phoenix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR6ZtatfKV8.
Mark your calendars now and take your speaking business farther...faster!
Hope to see you at our Sept. 18 meeting in Chesapeake!
Warm regards,
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NSA National Convention Experience-Phoenix, July 2009
Coleen Kenny tells of her experience as she shares tips for those of us who have not yet attended a National NSA convention.
My NSA Ideas Are Like Oreos... ...I can't have just one!!!
By Coleen Kenny
"So much fun and great energy!!"
"I had been to the smaller fall and winter conferences in Scottsdale and Orlando, which made a huge difference when attending my first national conference this year. I met more people in the smaller venues and felt like an old pro by the time I attended national!"
"Pack a nice suit/dress for the national conference closing awards ceremony. Leave room in your bags for all the wonderful books and resources you will carry home."
"Pack thank you notes so you can write them as you go rather than trying to get them all done when you return to the real world."
"Consider a Divide and Conquer strategy. There are so many wonderful concurrent sessions so grab a pal and share your notes. Consider donating copies of your notes to the chapter so we can put them with the conference CDs in NSA-Va lending library."
"Have your idea/platform down to one sentence when others ask 'What do you speak on?' '"
"Smile and the whole conference will smile with you! Many people approached me to say, 'You are always smiling!' This led to wonderful conversations and new friendships."
"Sit with people you don't know!"
"Rest when you need to."
"Check with NSA veterans before signing up for anything with vendors or coaches. (per Phil Van Hooser, NSA President 2009-2010)"
"Like I said...Oreos...:-)"
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Kudos & Kazoos
Christine Walters was the kick-off speaker (or should we say Cheerleader) of the Educational Power Sessions at the Retail Marketing Expo on August 4th. The event was sponsored in Richmond by Retail Merchants Association.
Christine is our chapter's improv expert who speaks about how to lighten-up, laugh, and lead.
Rah, Rah, Christine!
Nhat Pham achieved National NSA Membership this month!
Nhat is The Wireless Warrior at his company, SuccesWerks. Nhat Pham offers keynotes, training, and consultation for companies and organizations who want to get the most out of their wireless & mobile technology.
Congratuations, Nhat!
Lillian Lambert recently learned from her publisher, John Wiley & Sons, that her book, The Road to Someplace Better: From the Segregated South to Harvard Business School and Beyond ,has been selected for an audiobook version.
Wiley & Sons will publish Lillian's book in January 2010, and Audible will produce a verbatim unabridged reading of the book, read by a professional actor/narrator.
Great News, Lillan! WOW!
Sandy Dumont was featured in the July 2009 Money Magazine Special Report 9-page article, "Go From Fired or Retired To Hired." Sandy was the Image Consultant member of the 4-person makeover team. Sandy remade the physical appearance of three unemployed professionals, whose "Before" and "After" photos dramatically displayed Sandy's expertise. Sandy's company is THE Image Architect.
Great Profile & PR, Sandy!
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