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Build Your Speaking Business at these Upcoming Events

    • Friday, August 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Pier 57 - Seahorse Classroom - 25 11th Avenue New York, NY 10011
    Register

    Introducing SpeakUP: The Gym for Your Speaking Career

    From Concept to Community.

    What started as a pilot at Pier 57 has officially evolved. Based on your direct feedback and our recent co-creation sessions, we are thrilled to formally launch SPEAKUP—a dedicated, members-only program designed to bridge the gap between learning the craft and mastering the stage.

    SPEAKUP is the "doing" space for speakers who are ready to stop planning and start performing.


    What SPEAKUP Delivers:

    • A Place for More (and Longer) Reps Consistent opportunities to practice and refine long-form content. These sessions are captured simply on your phone, providing you with immediate, usable footage of your progress.

    • A Feedback-Rich Environment Get real-time, constructive input from a trusted circle of peers and experienced speakers as you test new material, evolve your core message, or navigate a pivot.

    • Built-in Accountability No more working in a vacuum. Regular check-ins and a consistent cohort keep you in motion, ensuring you follow through on the goals you’ve set for your business.

    • A Strong Community Layer A true cohort experience. You aren't just practicing; you’re growing alongside a dedicated group that provides support, connection, and collective momentum.

    What SPEAKUP Is NOT:

    To ensure this program serves its specific purpose, it’s important to define its boundaries:

    • It is NOT a curriculum-based training program. We aren't here to lecture; we’re here to work.

    • It is NOT a step-by-step guide on building a business. This is about the execution of the art.

    • It is NOT a replacement for SpeakerU. > Think of it this way: SpeakerU is where you learn the strategy, skills, and business of speaking. SPEAKUP is where you show up, put in the reps, and apply it.

    • Friday, August 21, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, August 21, 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
    Register

    There's no single formula for building a speaking business that is profitable and sustainable, and the most successful speakers understand that there are many ways to utilize a microphone to create both impact and income.   

    Join us for an energizing conversation designed to broaden your perspective on the different ways you can create revenue in your business in order to get to your next phase of growth as a professional speaker. 

    The evening will kick off with networking, food, and drinks followed by a short panel discussion. From there, experience interactive roundtables with small group discussions that will give you the chance to dig deeper, ask the panelists questions, and connect with other members regarding the income possibilities that interest you most.


    • Monday, August 24, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual Masterclass
    Register


    Landing a television interview isn't just about publicity. It can become one of the fastest ways to build credibility, reach new audiences, and attract higher-profile speaking opportunities.

    Join us for a live virtual masterclass with Emmy-nominated television producer, host, and media expert JD Roberto, whose two decades in television have given him a front-row seat to what makes guests stand out and what gets them invited back.

    As Executive Producer and on-air talent for New York Living on PIX11, JD has booked, interviewed, and coached hundreds of experts, authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU, where he teaches camera presence and public speaking.

    In this practical conversation, you'll learn how to pitch yourself to local, regional, and national media, what producers are really looking for, how to become the guest they remember, and most importantly, how television appearances can translate into more speaking engagements, larger audiences, and greater authority in your industry.

    Whether you're trying to land your first TV interview or leverage media to grow your speaking career, you'll leave with actionable strategies you can immediately put into practice."

    • Friday, September 04, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Pier 57 - Oyster Classroom - 25 11th Avenue New York, NY 10011
    Register


    Introducing SpeakUP: The Gym for Your Speaking Career

    From Concept to Community.

    What started as a pilot at Pier 57 has officially evolved. Based on your direct feedback and our recent co-creation sessions, we are thrilled to formally launch SPEAKUP—a dedicated, members-only program designed to bridge the gap between learning the craft and mastering the stage.

    SPEAKUP is the "doing" space for speakers who are ready to stop planning and start performing.


    What SPEAKUP Delivers:

    • A Place for More (and Longer) Reps Consistent opportunities to practice and refine long-form content. These sessions are captured simply on your phone, providing you with immediate, usable footage of your progress.

    • A Feedback-Rich Environment Get real-time, constructive input from a trusted circle of peers and experienced speakers as you test new material, evolve your core message, or navigate a pivot.

    • Built-in Accountability No more working in a vacuum. Regular check-ins and a consistent cohort keep you in motion, ensuring you follow through on the goals you’ve set for your business.

    • A Strong Community Layer A true cohort experience. You aren't just practicing; you’re growing alongside a dedicated group that provides support, connection, and collective momentum.

    What SPEAKUP Is NOT:

    To ensure this program serves its specific purpose, it’s important to define its boundaries:

    • It is NOT a curriculum-based training program. We aren't here to lecture; we’re here to work.

    • It is NOT a step-by-step guide on building a business. This is about the execution of the art.

    • It is NOT a replacement for SpeakerU. > Think of it this way: SpeakerU is where you learn the strategy, skills, and business of speaking. SPEAKUP is where you show up, put in the reps, and apply it.

    • Friday, September 11, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • 58 Park Ave New York, NY 10016
    • 108
    Register


    The Champion’s Code: How to Generate Momentum and Grow Your Speaking Business Through Good Times and Bad WITH ROSS BERNSTEIN

    The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross consistently speaks at over 100 events per year and has even keynoted conferences on all seven continents. He’s a solopreneur who has built a lifestyle business with no employees or assistants, which allows him to travel nonstop with his wife and daughter. He purely keynotes and doesn’t have other profit centers, so he’s laser focused on booking gigs. In this session, Ross will peel back the curtain and share the inside secrets on how he’s built his business by building relationships, negotiating win-win deals, and ultimately just doing things very differently. 

    In this session you will discover:

    • Innovative ways to give and receive referrals, not just to your fellow speakers, but to your clients.
    • How to leverage video testimonials, philanthropy, and social media in order to grow your business.
    • Ideas on creative negotiations in order to find “Value” when clients don’t have your “full fee.”
    • Methods to be more creative in your sales pitches, your customization, and how to create “slump-busters” in order to keep your calendar full.
    • Ideas on pre and post gig networking that could hopefully lead to more international travel and lifestyle destinations.

    • Monday, September 14, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual Masterclass
    Register


    You can have a great story, decades of experience, and incredible stage presence and still struggle to get booked if your pitch doesn't answer one simple question:

    ""Why should we choose you?""
    Every year, conference designers, event planners, speaker bureaus, podcast hosts, editors, and media producers review thousands of pitches. Most are quickly forgotten. A few stand out.

    Why?
    In this highly interactive NSA NYC workshop, conference designer and Gateway Gathering & Pitch Fest founder Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson pulls back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes when designers choose their speaker line-up.

    Jacquelyn has spent her career helping powerful ideas find their way into the world. She began as a publicist for bestselling authors Maurice Sendak and Clive Cussler, crafting pitches and securing media opportunities that amplified their work. Since then, she's served as a magazine editor-in-chief and designed large-scale conferences. She's currently the producer of the Gateway Gathering & Pitch Fest, an event that gathers powerful decision-makers—including literary and speaking agents, producers, meeting planners, editors, and the head of TED Conferences—who can open doors to bigger stages and opportunities. 

    She's reviewed thousands of speaker proposals, media pitches, story ideas, and keynote descriptions and has seen firsthand why some speakers get selected and others get overlooked.

    In this session, we'll explore:
    • What conference designers, gatekeepers, and decision-makers are really looking for
    • Why some speaker pitches get immediate attention while others are lost in the crowd
    • The role of ""sticky"" ideas in generating referrals, bookings, media opportunities, and word-of-mouth buzz
    • Common mistakes that weaken speaker brands

    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, October 02, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Pier 57 - Oyster Classroom - 25 11th Avenue New York, NY 10011
    Register

    Introducing SpeakUP: The Gym for Your Speaking Career

    From Concept to Community.

    What started as a pilot at Pier 57 has officially evolved. Based on your direct feedback and our recent co-creation sessions, we are thrilled to formally launch SPEAKUP—a dedicated, members-only program designed to bridge the gap between learning the craft and mastering the stage.

    SPEAKUP is the "doing" space for speakers who are ready to stop planning and start performing.


    What SPEAKUP Delivers:

    • A Place for More (and Longer) Reps Consistent opportunities to practice and refine long-form content. These sessions are captured simply on your phone, providing you with immediate, usable footage of your progress.

    • A Feedback-Rich Environment Get real-time, constructive input from a trusted circle of peers and experienced speakers as you test new material, evolve your core message, or navigate a pivot.

    • Built-in Accountability No more working in a vacuum. Regular check-ins and a consistent cohort keep you in motion, ensuring you follow through on the goals you’ve set for your business.

    • A Strong Community Layer A true cohort experience. You aren't just practicing; you’re growing alongside a dedicated group that provides support, connection, and collective momentum.

    What SPEAKUP Is NOT:

    To ensure this program serves its specific purpose, it’s important to define its boundaries:

    • It is NOT a curriculum-based training program. We aren't here to lecture; we’re here to work.

    • It is NOT a step-by-step guide on building a business. This is about the execution of the art.

    • It is NOT a replacement for SpeakerU. > Think of it this way: SpeakerU is where you learn the strategy, skills, and business of speaking. SPEAKUP is where you show up, put in the reps, and apply it.

    • Friday, October 09, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • 58 Park Ave New York, NY 10016
    • 115
    Register


    Good to Great Presentations: The Inside Secrets

    You are invited to an action-packed, content-rich, highly-interactive learning experience with Patricia Fripp.

    You will learn how to:

    * Open your presentation with impact
    * Captivate every audience and get buy-in for your ideas
    * Create and deliver superb stories
    * Discover little-known and frequently-overlooked techniques to be remembered, repeated, and requested.
    * Willing-volunteers will experience the Fripp razor-focused min-coaching.

    This program is designed for novices and long-time superstars alike. Patricia is ready, willing, and able to help you no matter where you are in your career. 

    • Friday, October 16, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, November 06, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Pier 57 - Oyster Classroom - 25 11th Avenue New York, NY 10011
    Register

    Introducing SpeakUP: The Gym for Your Speaking Career

    From Concept to Community.

    What started as a pilot at Pier 57 has officially evolved. Based on your direct feedback and our recent co-creation sessions, we are thrilled to formally launch SPEAKUP—a dedicated, members-only program designed to bridge the gap between learning the craft and mastering the stage.

    SPEAKUP is the "doing" space for speakers who are ready to stop planning and start performing.


    What SPEAKUP Delivers:

    • A Place for More (and Longer) Reps Consistent opportunities to practice and refine long-form content. These sessions are captured simply on your phone, providing you with immediate, usable footage of your progress.

    • A Feedback-Rich Environment Get real-time, constructive input from a trusted circle of peers and experienced speakers as you test new material, evolve your core message, or navigate a pivot.

    • Built-in Accountability No more working in a vacuum. Regular check-ins and a consistent cohort keep you in motion, ensuring you follow through on the goals you’ve set for your business.

    • A Strong Community Layer A true cohort experience. You aren't just practicing; you’re growing alongside a dedicated group that provides support, connection, and collective momentum.

    What SPEAKUP Is NOT:

    To ensure this program serves its specific purpose, it’s important to define its boundaries:

    • It is NOT a curriculum-based training program. We aren't here to lecture; we’re here to work.

    • It is NOT a step-by-step guide on building a business. This is about the execution of the art.

    • It is NOT a replacement for SpeakerU. > Think of it this way: SpeakerU is where you learn the strategy, skills, and business of speaking. SPEAKUP is where you show up, put in the reps, and apply it.

    • Friday, November 13, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • 58 Park Ave New York, NY 10016
    • 118
    Register


    ENGAGE & Inspire: mastering audience connection

    Meeting planners don't just want speakers who deliver information. They want speakers who create experiences. In a world of shrinking attention spans and increasing audience expectations, the ability to genuinely connect with your audience is one of the most valuable skills a speaker can develop.

    In this highly interactive workshop, Anne Bonney, CSP, pulls back the curtain on the techniques she uses to turn passive audiences into active participants. You'll experience practical strategies for building trust quickly, keeping attention high, increasing participation, and creating memorable moments that make your message stick long after the event ends.

    Whether you're delivering a keynote or facilitating a workshop, you'll leave with actionable tools to help audiences laugh, learn, engage, and remember...and best of all, to make meeting planners want to invite you back.

    Key Takeaways
    Participants will learn how to:
    - Build authentic audience connection from the moment they step on stage.
    - Use all kinds of different types of techniques to increase engagement and retention.
    - Create anticipation and curiosity that keep audiences invested throughout a presentation.
    - Design presentations that transform attendees from passive listeners into active participants.


    • Monday, November 16, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual Masterclass
    Register


    "The most talented speaker in the room doesn't always get the gig. The one with a system for finding it usually does.

    For most speakers, prospecting means hours lost to manual research, scattered spreadsheets, and outreach that goes nowhere. Landing more stages shouldn't require becoming a marketer overnight — it requires a repeatable process.
    In this live, hands-on NSA NYC session, Austin Benton, founder of SpeakerDrive, shows exactly what that process looks like.

    Austin built his first lead-generation systems for real estate and mortgage clients before scaling that expertise into a 90-person marketing agency, which he sold in 2023. Along the way, he noticed a pattern: the people winning weren't necessarily the best at what they did — they were the ones running a reliable, consistent process for generating quality leads.

    That insight became SpeakerDrive, a platform built to help speakers find and book gigs through automated, personalized outreach. Austin also runs digital marketing strategy for Gotham Artists, a top NY speaker bureau, where his campaigns have driven $5M+ in booked speeches. Through SpeakerDrive, he's helped map thousands of speaking opportunities and the decision-makers behind them.

    Hosted by Cait Donovan, this live session will show you:
    *The strategies that make prospecting actually work, so you land more stages, not just add more names to a list
    *A live, real-time walkthrough of SpeakerDrive — from finding the right events to sending outreach that gets replies. YOU WILL DO THIS WITH US - So please get yourself a 7 day trial of Speakerdrive the day before the event! (https://www.speakerdrive.com/)
    *How to knock out a full month of prospecting in a single sitting
    *Open Q&A, so you can get your specific questions answered

    If prospecting has always felt like the part of the business you dread, this is your chance to see what it looks like with more automation and less guessing. "

    • Friday, November 20, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, January 15, 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, February 19, 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, March 19, 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, April 16, 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, May 21, 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

    • Friday, June 18, 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register


    Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Ken Blackwell.

    Learning has the greatest impact when it is put into practice. These facilitated peer discussions help members do just that: turn learning into action. Each month, we'll gather virtually to reflect on key insights from our chapter meetings, masterclasses, and other events, discuss how they apply to our businesses, and decide which ones we'll implement — all in a collaborative learning environment.

    Missed a session? Join us anyway. We'll explore the ideas, work through implementation questions, and share experiences and resources — in a spirit of curiosity, openness, and generosity. Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding, exchange perspectives with fellow speakers, and build meaningful relationships.

    Not yet a member and want to become one - Join NSA NYC Here.

Past events

Monday, July 20, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Why Speakers Get Hired and... Why They Don't. Inside the Mind of a Speaker Buyer with Kat Ortiz
Friday, July 17, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Thursday, July 16, 2026 JULY MIXER
Friday, June 19, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, June 12, 2026 Annual Luncheon 2026
Monday, June 08, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Path to Becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP): What It Takes, Why It’s Worth It, How to Start
Friday, June 05, 2026 SPEAKUP
Friday, May 15, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Monday, May 11, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Found First: Search Optimization for Speakers in the Age of AI with Pam Aungst Cronin
Friday, May 08, 2026 Chapter Meeting - Behind the Scenes of an Emcee Role: Emceeing - What is it? Can I do it? Does it pay? with Jess Pettitt
Friday, May 01, 2026 SPEAKUP
Monday, April 20, 2026 Visual Authority: How Your Presence Earns the Room Before You Speak with John DeMato
Friday, April 17, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Monday, April 13, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* All Things Video Marketing for Speakers with Cam Beaudoin
Friday, April 10, 2026 Chapter Meeting: SLIDE DECK MAGIC: From Busy to Brilliant. Transform Your Slides, Elevate Your Impact
Friday, April 03, 2026 Speak UP - Members-Only Pilot
Friday, March 20, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Monday, March 16, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* AV Allies: How to Work with Tech Teams and Make Your Client’s Life Easier with Elizabeth Streater
Friday, March 13, 2026 Chapter Meeting: STORYTELLING COMPETITION + Pitch Deck Improv
Friday, March 06, 2026 NSA NYC + Toastmasters Meetings
Monday, February 23, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Speaker One Sheets: The Good, The Bad, and The Booked with Kricket Harrison
Friday, February 20, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, February 13, 2026 Chapter Meeting: Amplify Your Speech Elevate Your Business with Elizabeth McCormick
Friday, February 06, 2026 NSA NYC + Toastmasters Meetings
Thursday, January 22, 2026 From Free to FEE: Secrets to Building a Successful Speaking Business
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* The Desire Effect for Speakers: Emotion-Led Branding that Gets You Booked with Kevin Perlmutter
Friday, January 16, 2026 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, January 09, 2026 Chapter Meeting: Supercharge Your Storytelling (and Prepare for the Last Story Standing Competition!) with Susan Lindner
Monday, December 08, 2025 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Find the Buyer, Win the Booking. Connecting speakers with those that can hire them with Arel Moodie
Friday, December 05, 2025 NSA NYC + Toastmasters Meetings
Wednesday, December 03, 2025 NSA NYC Holiday Party!! Let's Celebrate 2025!
Friday, November 21, 2025 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Monday, November 17, 2025 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Protecting Your Platform: Cybersecurity Essentials for Speakers with Howard Globus
Friday, November 14, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Huge IMPROVment: Lessons from the World of Professional Comedy and Improv to Improve Your Program and How You Deliver It with Pat Dwyer
Friday, November 07, 2025 *Members Only* NSA NYC New Member Orientation
Monday, October 20, 2025 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Turn Views Into Value: YouTube Tactics for Speakers Who Want More Leads with Nate Woodbury
Friday, October 17, 2025 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, October 10, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Speak Easy Everywhere: How to Grow Your Speaking Brand Across Every Medium with Lou Diamond
Friday, September 19, 2025 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Thursday, September 18, 2025 BONUS Virtual Event - From Free to Fee: Secrets to Building a Successful Speaking Business!
Monday, September 15, 2025 Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Boost Your Bookings: How to Make the Most of Your eSpeakers Profile with Amber Shelby
Friday, September 12, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Future-Ready Speaking: Positioning Yourself for Tomorrow’s Opportunities with Kate O'Neill
Thursday, August 28, 2025 Celebrate Sylvie DiGiusto’s Speaker Hall of Fame Induction!
Friday, August 22, 2025 Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, August 15, 2025 Summer Social: The Speaker's Income Lab: Many Roads to Making Money Speaking
Friday, July 18, 2025 Members Only Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 JULY MIXER
Friday, June 27, 2025 Members Only Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, June 13, 2025 2025 Annual Membership Lunch - June
Monday, June 02, 2025 Masterclass: All Decked Out: How Custom Card Decks Can Elevate Your Speaking Business with M. Shannon Hernandez and Chantelle Davis-Gray
Friday, May 16, 2025 Members Only Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, May 09, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Making Money Beyond the Keynote: Strategies to Grow Your Speaking Business as a Coach, Consultant, and Trainer with Anton Gunn
Monday, May 05, 2025 Members Only: Beyond the Stage: Virtual Income Streams That Work for Speakers (and Coaches) with Pegine Echevarria
Friday, April 18, 2025 Members Only Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, April 11, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Get Big Things Done Faster, A Speaker’s Guide to Increase Value and Decrease Distraction with Jeanne M. Stafford
Monday, April 07, 2025 Members Only: Practical AI Tools and Trends for Professional Speakers with Beth Ziesenis
Thursday, April 03, 2025 NJ Event: From Free to Fee, Secrets to Building a Successful Speaking Business!
Friday, March 21, 2025 Members Only Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, March 14, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Storytelling Competition + Speaker Karaoke
Monday, March 03, 2025 Members Only: Speaking Safely: Legal Essentials for Your Speaking Business and Protecting Your IP with Russ Riddle
Friday, February 21, 2025 Members Only Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, February 14, 2025 Chapter Meeting: How To Create Psychological Safety and Mitigate Bias as a Speaker with Robert L. Wilson
Friday, January 17, 2025 Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, January 10, 2025 Chapter Meeting: Built for Buy-In: The Fundamentals of Message Design with Tamsen Webster
Wednesday, December 04, 2024 2024 Holiday Party
Monday, December 02, 2024 Masterclass: Mastering Lead Collection, Feedback, and Follow-Up Strategies for Speakers
Friday, November 22, 2024 Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth
Friday, November 08, 2024 This Sh!t Works: Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures and More Success! with Julie Brown

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