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Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Why Speakers Get Hired and... Why They Don't. Inside the Mind of a Speaker Buyer with Kat Ortiz

  • Monday, July 20, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS

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What actually makes a speaker easy to hire… and easy to rehire?

In this candid conversation, NSA NYC welcomes Kat Ortiz of NextUp, the leader behind the organization’s CAU virtual programming and Rising Stars leadership experience.

Kat has hired countless speakers across virtual and live events and has a rare perspective on what separates speakers who get passed over from the ones buyers trust with bigger stages, higher visibility, and repeat opportunities.

Hosted by Cait Donovan, this masterclass will pull back the curtain on:
  • How speaker buyers actually evaluate presenters
  • What immediately creates confidence… or concern
  • The difference between being “good virtually” and being ready for a live stage
  • What speakers unknowingly do that makes buyers avoid rehiring them
  • How professionalism, communication, flexibility, and stage presence affect repeat bookings
  • What Kat looks for when deciding who moves from virtual events into larger in-person opportunities
If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you submit your materials… this is the conversation.

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NSA NYC, Inc.

1632 1st Ave, #21285

New York, NY 10028

NSA New York

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