October 2020 Newsletter
2020 – 2021 NSA NT President
A Note from Your President
Trust your Judgement
A large part of being intentional is knowing the direction you want to go. I have always believed if we plan or set a goal, there is a specific reason for that thought, a desired outcome. The “T” in intentional is about trusting your judgment.
How many times have you talked yourself out of taking a risk that would move you forward only to have regrets later for not following your plan, by not taking that step?
It is human nature. Your logic convinces your emotions there are too many reasons why you should not take that risk. Your logic starts asking questions, like what if? When your emotions do not have all the answers logic throws in a little thought of failure. What a battle.
Most successes will not come by staying where you are. Your successes will come when you step out of comfort, take some risks, and defy logic. Trust your judgment, trust your gut.
Henry Ford said, “If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you can’t. You will be right either way.” Sounds like believing in yourself is important.
Thinking of “can-do” let’s all congratulate Elizabeth McCormick, CSP. She will be serving the chapter as Vice President this year. This puts her in the line of succession to be President Elect 2021-2022 and then Chapter President 2022-23. Elizabeth, thank you, it will be exciting and challenging, as well. You got this.
Can you believe it, we are 25% done with our NSA NT year? What lies ahead? Is there more of the unknown, more 2020 left?
Here is what we can share. Our NSA NT year is exceeding many people’s beliefs and exceeding our expectations. We are having a fantastic year! Our events are filling up, our programs are top-notch, and all our committees have out preformed our plans. Membership is ahead of our estimations, and we have a lot of the year to go. Are you ready for more?
What can you do? Keep your eyes on the events page, interact with social media, share our posts on Facebook and LinkedIn, register for upcoming events. Let’s keep the ball rolling. There are a lot of incredible events yet to come. Ask yourself, who have I invited to an NSA NT event?
As we head into the 4th quarter of 2020 the giving time of year is approaching. We are currently supporting the Summer Santa and will be supporting Metrocrest as we have the past few years. We hope to spend some time volunteering to help families enjoy the holidays. Watch for more information to come.
Remember to thank your board and leadership team for all they are doing to support each of our chapter members. Each month they are spending tireless hours preparing for your events.
How did you intentionally move forward this month?
Tim Marvel, CSP
NSA North Texas Chapter President 2020-21
PresidentNSANT@speaker.org
Saturday, October 10 / 9:00am – Noon
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL
Chapter Meeting with Marilyn Sherman, CSP, CPAE
The SEAT of Success:
How to navigate a front-row speaking career
Have you ever felt like you were in the balcony and everyone else was in the front-row? CSP, CPAE Marilyn Sherman has been speaking professionally since she left her corporate training job in 1998. In addition to writing 4 books on success, she has accumulated tons of mistakes along the path to her front-row.
Join her as she shares her ‘Ah-Ha’s and Faux Pas’ from a girl with a dream to the Speaker Hall of Fame.
You will learn the do’s and don’ts of:
- Delivering a keynote
- Connecting with audiences
- Working with speakers bureaus
- Making a lasting impact one speech at a time
She will also cover how to overcome fear, comparison to others, doubt and shame. Everyone deserves a front-row seat and Marilyn wants to help usher you to yours. Keep shining your unique light and we’ll see you in the front-row!
The October Chapter Meeting will have no more than 40 in-person attendees,
plus those required to produce the meeting.
When you register, you will be required to declare if you will be attending in-person or virtually.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
See additional safety measures below.
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!
A VIRTUAL SPECIAL SESSION
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!
Robin Creasman
RockStar Your
Virtual Presentation to
Wow, Woo, & Win Your Audience!
Tuesday, October 13
7:00p-9:00p CST
October Community Outreach
No matter what time of year it is, Summer Santa is always doing amazing things for kids. Founder and NSA North Texas member Dave Lieber, CSP tells us what Summer Santa is doing to help students and how you can help.
Similar to the efforts of National Speakers Foundation, our chapter strives to give back to the local community. The organizations chosen for help are ones in which at least one of our members actively donates time and efforts.
If you would like to nominate your local, non-profit organization to be recognized by the Community Outreach Committee of NSA/North Texas, please email Linda Swindling.
Thursday, October 29 / 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Led by Betsy Allen-Manning
Are you a little competitive? Do you have all the answers?
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with your peers in the speaking industry and have some virtual fun!
Somebody is going to get NSA NT Online Trivia Winner bragging rights.
Will it be you?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
While in-person gatherings have lifted to 75% occupancy, we will remain at 50% for our October Board and Chapter Meetings. In-person and virtual attendance will both be options. All other meetings will remain virtual-only for October. During our October Board Meeting, we will review the November meetings and determine how they will be held.
The October Chapter Meeting will have no more than 40 in-person attendees, plus those required to produce the meeting. When you register, you will be required to declare if you will be attending in-person or virtually.
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
We will be respecting social distancing requirements.
We will be checking temperatures at entry.
We will have masks available.
We will have sanitizer available.
There will be one entry point.
We will have 72″ round tables with limited seating.
There will be a hosted buffet.
The hotel will have extra staff for cleaning.
There will be a beverage station (no water on tables).
There will be sanitizer at each table.
If you sit at a table and any one person has a mask on, please respect that person and wear your mask. By the same show of respect, if you are wearing a mask and sit down at a table with someone not wearing one, please don’t be upset.
Please reach out to me directly if we can do anything else to ensure a safe environment.
Tim Marvel, CSP
NSA NT President
Positive Posts
During this time of change our WHY has NOT changed. Our presentations are relevant, and our roles, values, and expertise are required for this moment. The world is counting on us to drink our own sweet tea. We must reconnect with our WHY. The WHY will reveal the HOW! Although we have so much more to think about now, this is not the end, but the beginning! Focus, find new opportunities and keep moving forward!
-Marquita Miller-Joshua
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