Get Big Things Done Faster, A Speaker’s Guide to Increase Value and Decrease Distraction with Jeanne M. Stafford

April 2025 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: APRMEETING2025

At this interactive meeting facilitated by Jeanne M. Stafford, Leadership Advisor and Collaboration Specialist you’ll learn to make the most of your membership and collaborations.

In 2015 at her first NSA Convention, Jeanne was transformed forever by the pros who took to the stage and shared their insight with love and power. Much of what was learned during that 4-day event changed the course of her speaking business forever. Learn what those moments were and what you can do to receive what you need to build your speaking business in every space you enter.

Outcomes from this session include and are not limited to:

• Get ridiculously picky about who gets your time and attention.
• Build relationships that withstand the tests of this tricky business.
• Embrace the politics of the speaking business and be included in conversations of influence.
• Develop your point of view with confidence and focus.
• Learn what practices improve your agility on and off the stage.
• Enjoy a wee bit of fun! Jeanne can’t wait to share this gift with you on this tenth anniversary of membership in the association she adores!

About Jeanne M. Stafford:

Jeanne M. Stafford, a Leadership Advisor and Collaboration Specialist, empowers her clients and audiences with actionable tools to prioritize and achieve their goals. With over 20 years of experience in the political arena and 15 years serving international clients, she identifies unbridled devotion as the key ingredient for success across diverse industries.

Jeanne’s training platform, talks, and upcoming book, “The Devotion Factor: 8 Ways to Win the War on Distraction,” offer leaders a framework to accomplish significant goals amidst a sea of distractions. Emphasizing value assessment over current distractions, Jeanne fosters deeper collaborations and richer futures for her clients.

Her expertise spans industries such as energy, finance, healthcare, and technology, and she has delivered keynote addresses to prestigious organizations including Columbia University, Standard and Poor’s, and Thomson Reuters.

Jeanne Stafford, Past President of The National Speaker’s Association in New York City, contributes to Forbes and has been featured in the Huffington Post. She is the author of “Think. Drink. Eat. Move.: 4 Steps to YES,” a guide to achieving fulfillment through simplicity. In addition to her advisory firm, Stafford & Company, Jeanne hosts the Jeanne Stafford Networking Dinner, a gathering that unites diverse professionals—from military leaders to media celebrities—for meaningful dialogue and mutual understanding.

Her earlier career includes a leadership role in New York City’s Office of the Mayor, where she spearheaded programs advancing economic development and international collaboration.