Would you like to know what goes on inside of your brain (as well as your audience's) when you are presenting? Would you like to see how your brain lights up when it hears a familiar story (e.g., like the ‘Star-Fish’ Story)? Would you like to learn some brain-friendly techniques that you can immediately use in your presentations? 

Who said talk is cheap? There is difference between a professional speaker and a professional who speaks, and Bond aims to show us the difference. After this powerful session on the basics you will be ready to take your business to the next level.

Can working with a Baby Boomer vs. a Millennial be a completely different ball game? According to Anna Liotta, an award-winning keynote speaker and best-selling author, bridging intergenerational communication and cultures is crucial to business success.

Lynne and Gerry will reveal the top 10 techniques they use to attract new clients, expand existing clients, and have clients requesting Gerry to sell products in the back of the room. This interactive, tag-team session will give you real tools that you can implement to dramatically increase your referrals and be sure participants remember you long after your presentation is over. The session will include both the important building blocks that every speaker needs as well as strategies for advanced speakers looking to take their business to the next level.

Stop hustling gigs and start building a business!

Have you ever wished you could spend time with a successful speaker and just "pick their brain," "have them as your mentor," "your coach" and ask them WHATEVER you want? Now is your chance! Instead of our regular format, we will have open Q&A with Mikki. Bring all your questions as this is a once-in-a-career opportunity.

This is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated events of the year. This is a two-part meeting consisting of five professional members of the chapter presenting their best 5 minutes for their colleagues and a panel of three industry representatives. Participate in a discussion with these industry professionals about the current state of the business, what topics are hot, what are not, and how best to reach the people who can hire you.

Please join NSA NYC for our Annual Luncheon, to cap off a successful 2017-2018 season and to elect our Board of Directors for next year. We will share a lovely meal, enjoy some special entertainment, and honor those who have contributed so much to our chapter. The current president, Nancy Lynn, will welcome our 2018-2019 chapter president, Sylvie di Giusto, and the new board.

Join members of NSA NYC, professional speakers from New York City and beyond, and our guests at our monthly chapter meeting. It's your chance to connect and bond with fellow speakers, thought leaders, authors, consultants, coaches, trainers, educators and many more. Our featured guest speakers will share industry insights and business trends, practical tips and tricks and you'll learn new strategies that can completely revolutionize your business.