A Note from Your President

August 2020: The “I” in Intentional is Initiate your own connections. Last year NSA NT conducted a Chapter-wide strategic survey covering all aspects of the business, geographic and demographics of our chapter. For several months we reached out to you and begged for feedback. Do you remember the “bacon protest”? It was peaceful. Or, do you remember the drawing for one year of membership dues. Bruce Arfsten does, because he won, and we paid for his dues for this year.

Many of the comments from the survey highlighted the need to provide more networking time and the opportunity to connect better. We have given this a great deal of thought. Our initial thought was to suggest that the chapter members be more intentional and come earlier to the meetings.  Knowing that was not the answer many of our members were looking for, we continued to inquire to more members how we might be able to be more intentional and incorporate better connectivity into our meetings. Here are some of the initiatives we elected to create based on the feedback we compiled.

1. During the Chapter Meeting there will be two different times for Table Talk. These are times for you to visit at your table and get to know one another better. There will be questions, direction, and a focus to the discussions.
2. If you really want to commit to a group, join a monthly MasterMind We will offer two levels covering Emerging/Professional Speakers and another group consisting of CSP/CPAEs. These groups are intended to help you hold yourself and your partners accountable for the actions committed to make.
3. If you want to be Intentional about moving past what COVID-19 has done to your business then the next step is to join the NSA NT Speaker Forum. Meet monthly with some of the best minds in the business that will help you navigate your way to doing business now.
4. We were asked to offer more intimate meetings. We elected to meet in member’s living rooms addressing current, relevant issues that currently affect our members. Thus, Fireside Chats were born. These intimate conversations will be open to 20 participants per event will be held quarterly.
5. Want to connect deeper with some of your NSA NT peers? Then volunteer to spend some time giving at our Community Events. 4 times this year, we will go out and represent NSA NT and give of our most valuable asset – our time. Experience true fun with friends and give. It is a great expression of love.
6. We will bring back Speaker Applause. A business-based acknowledgment for moving forward in your business.

If you have ever been part of a small group or MasterMind you know you will build strong relationships and accountability that could last for years to come, if you are committed and Intentional.

One last note before we close out. “Thank You” for the renewals we have for 2020-21. Remember if you have not yet renewed, please take advantage of the $150 Savings that will expire on August 15, 2020. The All-Access Pass gives you all Chapter Meetings and Labs virtually and much more.

Keep in mind you can earn $$ for your referrals, ask about the Ambassador Program.

We are building a year to remember!

Tim Marvel, CSP
NSA North Texas Chapter President 2020-21
PresidentNSANT@speaker.org

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Saturday, August 15 / 9:00am – Noon
Virtual Chapter Meeting with Mark L. Brown, CSP, WCPS
Platform Mastery: How to Command Your Stage

Most presenters take the stage, but very few COMMAND the stage. What are the skills and techniques that the exceptional professionals use to command the stage?

Mark Brown, CSP, WCPS, has been using those techniques to command stages on 5 continents, for more than 25 years. He will share some of the common mistakes most presenters make, as well as essential ‘must-haves’ for being unforgettable on the platform.

Attend this intensive, deep-dive session to learn his secrets, and to see them in action with live coaching for brave volunteers from the audience!

Attendees will receive LIVE COACHING and learn:

• How movement can HURT or HELP your speech
• How to transform a speech into an experience
• How to master the platform for maximum impact

 

 

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NSA NT Speakers Forum
August 17 / 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Free for members with an
All-Access Pass.

How to Make it as a Professional Speaker in Today’s New Realities

Connie Podesta, CPAE
&
Randy Pennington, CPAE

The Forum is a series of monthly virtual training sessions that will walk you through all the aspects and tools for you to take your speaking business to the next level of opportunity and success. Since we will be meeting virtually you will have the ability to learn from a variety of experts from around the world!

 

 

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Fireside Chat
August 19 / 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Free for members with an
All-Access Pass.

Publish or Perish?
Where, How, and Why is the Question

Arlene Gale
&
Dianna Booher, CSP, CPAE

Moderator: Niki McCuistion, CSP

Join us for a discussion with seasoned pros sharing their divergent experience and perspectives on topics that will increase your business success.

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Masterminds
August 24 / 1:00pm – 3:00pm CSP/CPAE
6:30 – 8:30pm Emerging/Professional

Free for members with an All-Access Pass.

Gather with your colleagues to discuss business challenges and what led to a win in your speaking business.

Each Mastermind meeting attendees break up into small discussion groups. Best practices, resources, and AHA’s from the small groups are then shared with the collective group.

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Lunch @ Katy Trail Ice House Outpost (CANCELLED)
August 27 / 10:00am – 1:00pm

No registration is required.

Come if you can. We’d love to see you!

Come hang with your friends and meet some new ones, too. Join NSA NT for some laughs and lunch. Event is free but everyone picks up their own lunch. Four legged pals are welcome!

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Have you heard about our Ambassador Program?

Earn up to $40 credit per paid referral on your 2021-2022 membership dues, All-Access Pass, or the Charbonneau Academy by helping promote and grow the NSA NT Chapter.