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Compete on Awesome with AI

Presented by Susan Frew

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we do business, offering tools that can transform your operations, marketing, and customer experiences. In this engaging keynote, Susan Frew demystifies AI and shows you how to use it to gain a competitive edge. Whether you’re just starting with AI or ready to deepen its integration into your business, this session equips you with actionable insights and strategies to thrive in an AI-driven world.

From personal stories of self-discovery to real-world examples of AI-powered success, Susan shares how to streamline processes, target ideal clients, and make data-driven decisions. She also highlights the ethical considerations of AI, ensuring you can implement these powerful tools responsibly while staying ahead in your industry.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Master AI Fundamentals and Functionality:

• Understand how AI learns and processes information to create insights that drive growth and innovation.

2. Unlock AI’s Potential for Marketing and Customer Engagement:

• Develop targeted campaigns and personalized messaging using AI to connect deeply with your ideal audience.

3. Streamline Operations with AI Automation:

• Discover tools to automate tasks like customer service, payroll, and onboarding, saving time and money.

4. Build a Responsible AI Strategy:

• Address ethical concerns like data privacy and copyright, ensuring your AI practices align with your values.

5. Future-Proof Your Business Ecosystem:

• Integrate AI into your systems for sustained growth and long-term success.

6. Foster Connection and Community in the AI Age:

• Leverage AI to enhance human connections and build a brand that resonates with authenticity.

Prepare to leave this session inspired, equipped with cutting-edge tools, and ready to compete on awesome in your industry.

Meet Susan Frew: AI Expert, Entrepreneur, and Speaker Extraordinaire

Susan Frew is America’s go-to AI expert for small businesses, turning challenges into extraordinary growth stories. Under her leadership, her company achieved an incredible 535% growth, earned a place on the prestigious Inc5000 list, and won 43 industry awards. Known for her hands-on approach, Susan teaches audiences exactly how to leverage AI to save money, streamline operations, and achieve efficiency in their businesses. 

With a rich career as an International GM for AT&T Wireless and an SBA’s national Emerging Leaders program instructor, Susan blends corporate savvy with entrepreneurial grit. A TEDx speaker, sought-after emcee, and celebrated business coach, she captivates audiences by demystifying AI and making it accessible, practical, and profitable. 

Dubbed “The Thriftinista,” Susan’s innovative mindset extends beyond tech, offering creative solutions for business growth. Her philosophy is simple: take bold risks, explore new frontiers, and always aim for awesome. 

Susan’s book, Compete on Awesome with AI, is a game-changer, equipping entrepreneurs with actionable insights to build sustainable, thriving businesses. Whether on stage or on the page, Susan’s energy inspires others to confidently embrace the future and take their businesses to unprecedented heights.

Join Us!

Saturday, February 8,  2025 / 9:00a-12:30pm

Virtual Agenda:

8:45 am Virtual doors open via ZOOM
9:00 – 10:35am Program
@10:35 – 10:50am Networking Break
10:50 am – 12:30 pm Programming

Face2Face Agenda (subject to change):

8:00 Doors Open
8:15 – 8:45am Chapter Meeting Overview for anyone new to NSA-NT
8:15 – 9:00am Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 – 10:35am Program
10:35 – 10:50am Networking Break
10:50 – 12:30pm Program Continues

Face2Face Meeting Location:

Las Colinas Country Club
4400 N O’Connor Rd.
Irving, TX 75062

Use the Registration Options button above to register now.

As a returning Guest to NSA-NT

Face 2 Face Guest Registration $79
Virtual Guest Registration $39

Member of NSA-North Texas?

Virtual Registration – Included with your membership, watch your email for the zoom links 24-48 hours before

Face 2 Face Registration

• Face 2 Face All Access members – included, and registration is required to confirm your attendance
• Members – upgrade to attend Face 2 Face for $25 

Texas Alliance Member: Members of NSA-Austin or NSA-Houston

or

1st time guest ever attending an NSA-North Texas meeting

Submit this form to receive your registration link:
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Dress

Business Casual

Media Release

By registering for this event, I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by NSA North Texas Chapter of any and all photography and/or videography that will be taken of me (“Images”) at this event for any purpose, in whole or in part, in all media now known or hereafter developed, including without limitation all print media, Internet and other platforms, throughout the world in perpetuity and without compensation to me.

I hereby release and waive any claims whatsoever in connection with the Images, including without limitation any claim of rights of privacy, publicity, so-called “moral rights” or credit in connection with such Images. I also release and waive any right I may have to inspect or approve the Images or any use thereof.

I acknowledge and agree the Images and related files (including chat text conversations) are wholly owned by NSA North Texas Chapter, who reserves the right to use these Images in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the NSA North Texas websites. Furthermore, NSA North Texas Chapter may license these rights to the featured speaker of the event for their personal or professional use in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the speaker’s website.

By registering for this event, I hereby acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older and have read, understood and agree to the terms of this release.

Disability Access / Accommodations

Have a condition/disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in an NSA/North Texas chapter event?

Contact our Director of Membership at: MembershipNSANT@Speaker.org, (at least 3 business days prior to the event, if possible) for arrangements to be made.

Title: How to POP! Out in an AI World

There’s been a mad gold rush to everything AI. However, the pendulum is swinging back. Know what our audiences, meeting planners, clients, readers/listeners/viewers really want? HI (human intelligence) instead of  AI (artificial intelligence)   

Sam Horn, author of POP! which Seth Godin said, “A third of the way through this book, you will begging to hire Sam as your consultant,” will show you how to create a competitive edge that helps you break out instead of blend in. After all, blending in is for Cuisinarts, not for speakers, coaches/consultants, creatives, companies.   

You’ll learn how to:   

• Craft original insights instead of using cookie-cutter derivative content 
• Share real-life stories instead of apocryphal stories pulled from the internet. 
• Introduce proven best-practices instead of giving generic advice that can be found online 
• Develop a repeatable-retweetable phrase-that-pays that takes your work viral 
• Market your work without being a jerk so you get noticed – for all the right reasons 
• Position yourself as THE go-to expert on your topic so you stand out from your crowd 
• Leverage your EEE – Expertise. Experience. Epiphanies to be one-of-a-kind instead of one-of-many.    

Three  lucky people will get a POP! seat and get Sam (and the group’s brain on your priority.    

Be prepared to take notes as Sam is known for hitting the ground running, and getting a lot done while having a lot of fun. Discover for yourself how she has helped thousands of individuals scale their impact for good (i.e., Oprah’s Executive Producer, Founder of Travelocity, Director of the Disney Institute, SVP of Apple, Exec. Director of X-Prize, and National Presidents of NSA, ICF, SHRM, and ASAE.)

About Sam Horn, Founder, CEO of The Intrigue Agency

Sam Horn helps people “connect the dots forward” and create one-of-a-kind presentations, pitches, books, brands, businesses, and messages that scale their impact – for good. 

Sam has authored 10 books including Tongue Fu!®, POP!, Wash Post bestseller Got Your Attention? 

Her latest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Pub Weekly review, was featured in Forbes, and endorsed by Marie Forleo, Jack Canfield, Lynn Twist,  Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Whole Foods founder John Mackey who calls it “The course-correct for today’s cancel culture.”  

Clients: Sam has presented for hundreds of organizations = Intel, Oracle, Accenture, Cisco, YPO, EO, Nationwide, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Kaiser Permanente, Ernst-Young, U.S. Embassy in London. 

Specialties:  Sam served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $36.8 billion in funding/valuation – and has been brought in by NASA, TED FELLOWS and Richard Branson’s NEW NOW LEADERS to teach public speaking/media training.  

Sam’s LinkedIn Learning course on communication has been translated into 6 languages and is used by organizations around the world, (e.g., Amazon, KPMG, Walmart,) as part of their employee training. As a consultant, Sam has helped hundreds of clients craft quality keynotes and presentations: 

Dewitt Jones, N’tl Geographic photographer: TEDx South Lake Tahoe, https://www.ted.com/talks/dewitt_jones_celebrate_what_s_right_with_the_world?language=en 

Melinda Ring, M.D. Northwestern professor, TEDx- Chicago https://www.ted.com/talks/melinda_ring_what_if_you_could_be_your_own_best_first_doctor?language=en

 Amy Wilkinson, Stanford Graduate School of Business.  TEDx – Palo Alto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAMwyAm0ySw

Results: 

Sheri Salata (Former Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pres. of Harpo Productions and OWN) calls Sam “one of the bright lights and most accessible wisdom-sharers in our culture today.” 

Fast Company invited Sam to write an article on how to craft a world-class keynote. https://www.fastcompany.com/3022070/the-7-steps-to-delivering-a-mind-blowing-ted-talk 

Sam’s 3 TEDx talks have been viewed a half-million times and are used by companies to train team members how to create an effective elevator speech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlg8zdSVjgg

Join Us!

Tuesday, February 11, 2025  / 6:30pm-8:30pm

Virtual. All Labs are held VIRTUALLY on ZOOM.

You’ll receive the Zoom link 24 hours before the event. You’ll also receive a reminder email with the Zoom link about two hours before we go live.

Members: You are automatically registered for all virtual education and receive access to the recordings for 1 year while membership is maintained.

You’ll receive the ZOOM LINKS @24 hours before the event and a reminder email with the zoom links @6 hours before the event.
Please watch your email and save our email address as a contact.

Use the buttons above to register as a guest or join NSA-NT now.

• $39 for Guests (Virtual)
  Guests receive access to the recording for 7 days after the recording posts
• $0 for NSA-NT Members (Virtual)

Members: You are automatically registered for all virtual education and receive access to the recordings for 1 year while membership is maintained.

You’ll receive the ZOOM LINKS @24 hours before the event and a reminder email with the zoom links @2 hours before the event.
Please watch your email and save our email address as a contact.

Media Release

By registering for this event, I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by NSA North Texas Chapter of any and all photography and/or videography that will be taken of me (“Images”) at this event for any purpose, in whole or in part, in all media now known or hereafter developed, including without limitation all print media, Internet and other platforms, throughout the world in perpetuity and without compensation to me.

I hereby release and waive any claims whatsoever in connection with the Images, including without limitation any claim of rights of privacy, publicity, so-called “moral rights” or credit in connection with such Images. I also release and waive any right I may have to inspect or approve the Images or any use thereof.

I acknowledge and agree the Images and related files (including chat text conversations) are wholly owned by NSA North Texas Chapter, who reserves the right to use these Images in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the NSA North Texas websites. Furthermore, NSA North Texas Chapter may license these rights to the featured speaker of the event for their personal or professional use in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the speaker’s website.

By registering for this event, I hereby acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older and have read, understood and agree to the terms of this release.

Disability Access / Accommodations

Have a condition/disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in an NSA/North Texas chapter event?

Contact our Director of Membership at: MembershipNSANT@Speaker.org, (at least 3 business days prior to the event, if possible) for arrangements to be made.

About Crystal Washington, CSP, CPAE

Futurist, author, and Hall of Fame Speaker, Crystal Washington equips organizations with the knowledge they need to become “future-proof.” As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal makes complex artificial intelligence, social media, and app technology easy to understand and accessible for everyday people.

Crystal’s clients include Fortune 100 companies, including Google, American Express, and Pfizer. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.

As one of Forbes’ 50 Leading Female Futurists, she appears weekly on season two of the Emmy nominated show Life 2.0. She’s also appeared in numerous publications, including Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek, and major television networks regularly call on her as a tech expert.

Crystal is the author of One Tech Action and The Social Media Why.

About Your Host, Niki McCuistion, CSP

As a speaker Niki focuses on leadership and strategy. She has spoken on almost every continent. Niki is a past president of NSA-NT, the 1st Charbonneau Award recipient and the 1st woman to chair NSA National’s Voices of Experience interview series.

As the producer/ executive producer of the PBS tv program on KERA PBS, now on the air for 32 years, she has chosen guests for the program and has coached 100’s of heads of states, celebrities and just plain every day folks on how to wow audiences.

Join Us!

Tuesday, February 18, 2025  / 6:30pm-7:30pm

Virtual. All CPAE Spotlight Interviews are held VIRTUALLY on ZOOM.

Members: You are automatically registered for all virtual education and receive access to the recordings for 1 year while membership is maintained.

You’ll receive the ZOOM LINKS @24 hours before the event and a reminder email with the zoom links @6 hours before the event.
Please watch your email and save our email address as a contact.

Use the blue Registration button above to register now.

• $39 for Guests (Virtual)
  Guests receive access to the recording for 7 days after the recording posts
• $0 for NSA-NT Members (Virtual)

Members: You are automatically registered for all virtual education and receive access to the recordings for 1 year while membership is maintained.

You’ll receive the ZOOM LINKS @24 hours before the event and a reminder email with the zoom links @2 hours before the event.
Please watch your email and save our email address as a contact.

Media Release

By registering for this event, I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by NSA North Texas Chapter of any and all photography and/or videography that will be taken of me (“Images”) at this event for any purpose, in whole or in part, in all media now known or hereafter developed, including without limitation all print media, Internet and other platforms, throughout the world in perpetuity and without compensation to me.

I hereby release and waive any claims whatsoever in connection with the Images, including without limitation any claim of rights of privacy, publicity, so-called “moral rights” or credit in connection with such Images. I also release and waive any right I may have to inspect or approve the Images or any use thereof.

I acknowledge and agree the Images and related files (including chat text conversations) are wholly owned by NSA North Texas Chapter, who reserves the right to use these Images in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the NSA North Texas websites. Furthermore, NSA North Texas Chapter may license these rights to the featured speaker of the event for their personal or professional use in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the speaker’s website.

By registering for this event, I hereby acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older and have read, understood and agree to the terms of this release.

Disability Access / Accommodations

Have a condition/disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in an NSA/North Texas chapter event?

Contact our Director of Membership at: MembershipNSANT@Speaker.org, (at least 3 business days prior to the event, if possible) for arrangements to be made.

Build a Brand to Build an Empire

Presented by Heather R. Younger, J.D, CSP

As professional communicators, we often say more about ourselves by how we show up in the world, in email, on social media, in the photos and videos we choose, and the clothes we wear. 

Join NSA-Colorado’s Past President, Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP, as she dives into creative ways to build your brand presence in ways that differentiate, set you apart, and position you to build not just a brand but an empire around your key messages. 

Heather will provide a sneak peek into her website-building process, speaker video highlights, social media tips, newsletters and so much more, and help you think more strategically about your brand building. 

Come prepared to ask questions and get practical ideas to launch you into the second quarter of 2025 like the professional communicator you want to be known for. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Master the Art of Brand Differentiation:
  Discover creative strategies to showcase your unique value through intentional messaging, visuals, and online presence, ensuring your brand stands out in a competitive marketplace.
• Develop a Comprehensive Digital Presence:
  Learn practical tips for building a cohesive website, creating engaging speaker videos, and leveraging social media to amplify your reach and establish authority in your field.
• Create a Brand Ecosystem for Long-Term Success:
  Explore how to integrate newsletters, consistent messaging, and audience engagement tactics to build a sustainable brand that supports your growth and positions you to create an empire.

Meet Heather R. Younger, J.D, CSP

Heather R. Younger, J.D, CSP, is a trusted contributor to leading news outlets, like Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, NBC and ABC and one of the world’s leading experts on Caring Leadership® and active listening at work. She is the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm to Fortune 100 companies. Employee Fanatix conducts annual research on workplace culture, relying on employee voices for what is relevant now, to help companies redefine their culture strategy. Heather has personally read over 30,000 employee surveys and facilitated over 100 employee focus groups, including her signature “Art of Active Listening Sessions.”

 With over 25 years of successfully managing teams, she has worked in customer experience, sales, and large account management for multi-million dollar accounts and multiple industries such as tech, staffing, healthcare, professional services, the public sector, and the financial sector. 

She’s a renowned keynote speaker, drawing insights from current data and putting into practice what she teaches in her Caring Leadership Transformation Model™. 

Heather is an award-winning leader in the area of Employee Engagement as recognized by Inspiring Workplaces, is a LinkedIn Learning course partner, 3-time best-selling author, TEDX speaker, and the host of the popular Leadership With Heart podcast.

Join Us!

Saturday, March 15,  2025 / 9:00am-12:30pm

Virtual Agenda:

8:45 am Virtual doors open via ZOOM
9:00 – 10:35am Program
@10:35 – 10:50am Networking Break
10:50 am – 12:30 pm Programming

Face2Face Agenda (subject to change):

8:00 Doors Open
8:15 – 8:45am Chapter Meeting Overview for anyone new to NSA-NT
8:15 – 9:00am Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 – 10:35am Program
10:35 – 10:50am Networking Break
10:50 – 12:30pm Program Continues

Face2Face Meeting Location:

Las Colinas Country Club
4400 N O’Connor Rd.
Irving, TX 75062

Use the Registration Options button above to register now.

As a returning Guest to NSA-NT

Face 2 Face Guest Registration $79
Virtual Guest Registration $39

Member of NSA-North Texas?

Virtual Registration – Included with your membership, watch your email for the zoom links 24-48 hours before

Face 2 Face Registration

• Face 2 Face All Access members – included, and registration is required to confirm your attendance
• Members – upgrade to attend Face 2 Face for $25 

Texas Alliance Member: Members of NSA-Austin or NSA-Houston

or

1st time guest ever attending an NSA-North Texas meeting

Submit this form to receive your registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm-MdO-zKqC9-MOkQDOjDBALpIjo52iA6czgmz6b9vZJsHog/viewform

Dress

Business Casual

Media Release

By registering for this event, I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by NSA North Texas Chapter of any and all photography and/or videography that will be taken of me (“Images”) at this event for any purpose, in whole or in part, in all media now known or hereafter developed, including without limitation all print media, Internet and other platforms, throughout the world in perpetuity and without compensation to me.

I hereby release and waive any claims whatsoever in connection with the Images, including without limitation any claim of rights of privacy, publicity, so-called “moral rights” or credit in connection with such Images. I also release and waive any right I may have to inspect or approve the Images or any use thereof.

I acknowledge and agree the Images and related files (including chat text conversations) are wholly owned by NSA North Texas Chapter, who reserves the right to use these Images in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the NSA North Texas websites. Furthermore, NSA North Texas Chapter may license these rights to the featured speaker of the event for their personal or professional use in part for promotion or in totality for resale on the speaker’s website.

By registering for this event, I hereby acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older and have read, understood and agree to the terms of this release.

Disability Access / Accommodations

Have a condition/disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in an NSA/North Texas chapter event?

Contact our Director of Membership at: MembershipNSANT@Speaker.org, (at least 3 business days prior to the event, if possible) for arrangements to be made.

Event Title: What Nobody Told Me About the First Three Years of Building a Speaking Business

Event Description: Are you ready to take the stage and grow your speaking career? Whether you’re just starting out, considering a speaking career, or looking to elevate your business, this NSA North Texas special event is for you.

This is not a deep dive into one specific area; it’s not a lab where you dig into your own business right now; it’s a roadmap to understanding the factors that drive success in the speaking business. Expect candid, actionable insights that will help you gain clarity and confidence to make decisions to propel your speaking career forward.

Dr. Yoram Solomon will share his own experiences and insights, but he recognizes that what works for him may not work for you! He will also be very vulnerable, sharing about his own struggles in building his business to where it is today.

This is a real world, down-to-earth overview of the different aspects of the speaking business. The session is broken into 10-20-minute segments, each addressing the key topics below. Expect to take plenty of notes and feel like you are drinking from the firehose!

What We’ll Cover:

• What factors affect demand and fees the most?
• Should you focus on one topic and industry, or diversify?
• Can you build a speaking business while keeping your day job?
• How much work does it take, and how soon can you be profitable?
• How can you make $250,000 a year? A million?
• What tasks should you do yourself, and what should you outsource?
• Who should you learn from, and how can you build a network of mentors?
• Should you speak for free or for exposure?
• How do you balance work-life priorities in the speaking business?
• What skills and knowledge do you need to continually improve?
• Should you do a TEDx talk, start a podcast, or write a book?
• How can you leverage AI tools like GPT to grow your business while avoiding pitfalls?

Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring speakers considering entering the field.
• Beginning speakers seeking clarity and direction.
• Experienced speakers looking to refine their approach and grow their business.

Register Today: Seats are limited for this exclusive event. Don’t miss your chance to gain invaluable insights and practical tools to build the speaking business of your dreams!

Dr. Yoram Solomon brings strong expertise and experience to this session. He is the author of 20 books, including The Trust Premium (2023) and The Trust Book (3rd Edition), which stands as the most comprehensive book on trust ever written. He has delivered three TEDx talks, organized and hosted one, and presented keynotes to audiences from 11 to over 9,000 people.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Yoram became a leading voice at NSA on strategies for virtual speaking and earning eSpeakers’ “Certified Virtual Presenter” certification. His tutorial videos caused his YouTube channel to be monetized.

With a career spanning from engineering to law, business, and academia, Dr. Solomon holds a PhD, an MBA, and a law degree. He is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at SMU and a seasoned professional in turning passion into profit.

Whether you’re curious about starting your journey or determined to reach new heights, this session is the perfect opportunity to learn from someone who has been there. Join us and take the first step toward transforming your speaking aspirations into reality.

Join Us!

Saturday, March 22,2025  / 1:30pm-5:30pm CT

In-person event only

Meeting Location:

Plano Environmental Education Center
4116 W. Plano Parkway
Plano, Texas 75093

Registration required. Please click one of the blue buttons above to register.

Pricing for members: $139

Pricing for guests: $189