Topic: The Unassailable Speaker: Why some Speakers consistently get booked, and others don’t For any speaker hoping for lasting success—whether for ten years or ten centuries—the first step is understanding that “hope” has absolutely nothing to do with it. To achieve greatness, one must produce great work—and producing great work is incredibly hard. Booking the […]

Topic: The Yearlong Paid Speaker™: How to Create 12 Months of Recurring Revenue & Reach From Every Speaking Engagement Once-and-done, dead-end opportunities. Think of them as one of the most sinister, hiding-in-plain-sight villains undermining the success and growth of your business. That’s because whether you’re a full-time professional speaker, or you leverage speaking opportunities to […]

You Killed the Keynote!! But is Your Speaking Business Dying Are you still relying solely on keynote speaking fees to make money in your business? If so, this could be a going-out-of-business strategy. In this session, Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP, award-winning international speaker, member of the Million Dollar Speakers Group, and CEO of SDS Global […]

Topic: Leveraging Laughter in Stories for Connection and Impact  Get ready to laugh your way to better storytelling! Join Hall of Fame speaker Tim Gard in discovering the power of humor in connecting with your audience and leaving a lasting impact. You don't need more stories; you just need to learn how to make your […]

Topic: How To Craft Signature Stories That Delight And Inspire If you've ever wondered how to create powerful and compelling signature stories, here's a chance to learn from a master of the art. You'll get behind-the-scenes insights into how Eamonn creates new high-impact stories and how to adapt your stories to win more attention from […]

Topic: Digital Marketing for Speakers: Using Online Strategies to Grow Your Business There are so many ways to market your speaking business. Which one will you choose? This presentation will cover several new ideas some speakers are using to get the most out of online platforms and search engines. It is easy to get overwhelmed […]

Want to witness what makes up a winning story? This month’s chapter meeting (IN A NEW LOCATION!**) will showcase 3 of our Storytelling Finalists who were brave enough to share their 5 minute videos and have a chance to make their way to the main stage at the National Speaker’s Association INFLUENCE conference taking place […]

Topic: Next-Level Speaker Engagement It’s time to disrupt your audiences with engagement through gamification and great production value! In this interactive workshop, Rob Ferre, CSP, will show how to gamify your presentation with either slides, interactive games, or software.  Rob will demonstrate different ways to engage the audience to gain more followers, fans and participants […]

My New Book: Writing and Launching A Book To Boost Your Speaking Business and Platform Are you itching to write a thought leadership book but want to go about it strategically and intentionally? Join book coach, Cathy Fyock, and book launch strategist, Saleema Vellani, as they team up to create a powerful learning experience. This […]

September 2024 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: SEPTMEETING2024 Discover how the market's perception of you can shape your speaking career and business as you learn to master the art of first and lasting impressions using behavioral neuroscience principles. Get equipped with […]

October 2024 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: OCTMEETING2024 CLICK HERE TO RSVP Mark is known for his approach to business development, based on his first book, Growing Your Business. He is a Certified Speaker Professional (CSP) and was inducted into the […]

November 2024 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: NOVMEETING2024 Shatter the norms of networking and unveil the secrets to forging genuine human connections that lead to more friends, more adventures, and more success. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, […]

January 2025 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: JANMEETING2025 Getting your ideal audience to see your message as right for them—quickly—is critical, especially when there’s so much competition for time, attention, and resources. But what do you do when all the reasons […]

February 2025 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: FEBMEETING2025 Gain a deep understanding of psychological safety and its profound impact on group dynamics. Explore its intersections with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and learn actionable strategies to cultivate and sustain a culture […]

March 2025 Chapter Meeting | No cost to members | First time guests can attend at no cost by using code: MARMEETING2025 At our March chapter meeting, our three Storytelling Competition finalists will take the stage to compete for the title of chapter winner. The chapter winner will then advance to the regional competition for […]