National Speakers Association New York City Chapter upcoming events

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS All Things Video Marketing for Speakers with Cam Beaudoin (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

While most experts wait for stages to find them, this interview with Cam Beaudoin will show how a story-driven video system brings planners to you—breaking down what makes video convert, where each format fits in your funnel, and the positioning cues that move you from “maybe” to “must-book” without endless pitching.

This is an NSA NYC members only event. Do you want to become a member so you don't miss it? JOIN HERE.

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Robyn Hatcher, CSP.

These sessions provide members with peer-to-peer insights aimed at solving problems, offering feedback, advice, and access to resources, all geared towards helping them improve as speakers and build stronger businesses. Mark your calendars with the sessions listed below.

Why should you attend? By participating, you’ll tap into the power of collective intelligence through collaborative discussions and shared experiences. This environment fosters a unique opportunity for support and feedback, helping you to refine ideas and strategies. Additionally, the Masterminds offer a structure for accountability, encouraging you to set and achieve personal and professional goals. Networking opportunities are a plus, allowing you to connect with other speakers.

Please be prepared to: Ask a specific question, share a challenge or a goal. Test a new story. Receive feedback on an idea. Share a new resource and/or a lesson learned. And, above all bring abundant generosity.

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Visual Authority: How Your Presence Earns the Room Before You Speak with John DeMato (Monday, April 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Most experts have spent years building credibility. They've written the books, delivered the keynotes, and earned the results. But their visual presence — the photos on their website, LinkedIn profile, speaker kit — still looks like who they were three years ago.

Conversations start colder. Pricing gets questioned. Decision-makers move on to someone who looks more current. The expert never knows why.

This session names that cost, shows your audience exactly where it's happening in their own presence, and gives them a practical framework for closing the gap between where they operate and how they appear.

Your Audience Will Leave With:

A clear understanding of why visual presence is a business infrastructure problem, not a vanity problem
The three questions every decision-maker asks before they say yes, and how to answer them visually
A practical audit framework for identifying where their current presence is leaking authority
Immediate clarity on what to fix, what to capture, and what to retire

The Question This Talk Answers:
What would change if the people evaluating you already trusted you before you opened your mouth?

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 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Behind the Scenes of an Emcee Role: Emceeing - What is it? Can I do it? Does it pay?

Every speaking engagement represents an open door, yet many speakers remain standing at the threshold instead of walking through it. There is a massive reservoir of untapped revenue and relationship potential hidden within the roles of emceeing, moderation, and facilitation. It is time to stop leaving money on the table and start viewing a standard keynote as the mere beginning of a much larger, more lucrative partnership.

In this two-part deep dive, Jess Pettitt pulls back the curtain on how to pivot your existing speaking modalities into high-value emcee contracts. The session begins by analyzing your current toolkit to identify exactly which skills translate to the main stage and, perhaps more importantly, which ones do not. By auditing your current business model, you can open doors to opportunities that were previously invisible.

The focus then shifts to the bottom line: making money. You will learn how to effectively upsell these skills for every event, educating Meeting and Event Professionals who often have a limited view of what an emcee can provide. By demonstrating how an opening or closing keynote can evolve into a bigger contract, you create a pathway for repeat clients and a steady stream of high-quality referrals. Join us to learn how to expand your role, increase your exposure, and maximize your earnings by mastering the business strategy behind the emcee role.

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Found First: Search Optimization for Speakers in the Age of AI with Pam Aungst Cronin (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Search is changing, from ten blue links on Google to AI answers that summarize, cite, and suggest. In this practical session we will interview Pam Aungst Cronin, a search expert, to help us learns how to get found and what to do on your website and other platforms that signals authority to both algorithms and planners.

Learn how to make AI answer engines recognize you as the obvious expert so buyers find, trust, and book you faster.

This is an NSA NYC members only event. Do you want to become a member so you don't miss it? JOIN HERE.

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Robyn Hatcher, CSP.

Annual Luncheon 2026 (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join Us for Our 2026 Annual Membership Lunch!

Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of celebration and transition. On June 12th, NSA NYC members and guests will gather to commemorate a spectacular year of growth. We invite you to reflect on a season filled with remarkable programming and invaluable networking, all made possible by the leadership of our outgoing president, Cait Donovan.

The highlight of this elegant event is the official swearing-in of our incoming president, Courtney Hopper, along with the dedicated Board of Directors who will guide us into our next chapter of excellence.

This year’s celebration features a full, multi-course luncheon paired with a two-hour beer and wine service. It is a premier setting to toast to our collective success and connect with NYC’s leading speaking professionals.

One ticket is included with your NSA NYC membership. Guests are warmly welcomed; individual guest tickets are available for $125.

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Path to Becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP): What It Takes, Why It’s Worth It, How to Start (Monday, June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Thinking about becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)? In this candid panel, three NSA NYC CSPs unpack what it really takes—documents to gather, metrics to track, client proof, evaluations, and timelines, plus how the designation impacts fees, positioning, and bureau relationships.

Natsuyo Lipschutz, CSP
Owen Fitzpatrick, CSP
Diane DiResta

Our Certified Speaking Professionals share

why the CSP matters
what to prepare
the practical steps to confidently navigate the application.

Want more information about the CSP Process? Check out information from National HERE.This is an NSA NYC members only event. Do you want to become a member so you don't miss it? JOIN HERE.

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Robyn Hatcher, CSP.

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Register today for our *members only* 60-minute virtual Mastermind sessions, facilitated by Robyn Hatcher, CSP.

National Speakers Association New York City Chapter upcoming events

Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* All Things Video Marketing for Speakers with Cam Beaudoin (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Visual Authority: How Your Presence Earns the Room Before You Speak with John DeMato (Monday, April 20, 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 08, 2026)

Behind the Scenes of an Emcee Role: Emceeing - What is it? Can I do it? Does it pay?

Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Found First: Search Optimization for Speakers in the Age of AI with Pam Aungst Cronin (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Annual Luncheon 2026 (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Join Us for Our 2026 Annual Membership Lunch!

Members Only *VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS* Path to Becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP): What It Takes, Why It’s Worth It, How to Start (Monday, June 15, 2026)

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Members Only Virtual Mastermind: Facilitated Peer Insights & Advice for Speaking and Business Growth (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS All Things Video Marketing for Speakers with Cam Beaudoin (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Found First: Search Optimization for Speakers in the Age of AI with Pam Aungst Cronin (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Members Only VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS Path to Becoming a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP): What It Takes, Why It’s Worth It, How to Start (Monday, June 15, 2026)