National Speaker Association

Mountain West Chapter

Where Speakers Gather to Grow™

 

Upcoming Speaker Events

All Chapter events are open to the public.  Please Pre-Register for our August 15th Meeting at this link:

 Tim Gard Presents “A Funnier U”

Wednesday, August 15 in Salt Lake City

3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Go to the Register Now link for more information

and to join the 41 speakers who have already pre-registered!!!

About Tim Gard

One of the USA’s foremost authorities onstress reduction through humor, Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE is also a professional speaker, author and humor philosopher. In addition to sharinghis fall-out-of-your-seat laughingComic Visionseminars he also markets his own line of stress buster tools.During the last 12 years, Tim has delivered his entertaining, informative presentations nationally and internationally, speaking to government groups, professional associations, and corporations of every kind. Through his work he expands the understanding of humor skills as stress reduction tools. His development of easy-to-implement techniques has inspired action from conference attendees,publishers, television, and radio talk shows around the world. His methods and techniques are an effective way to deal with, diffuse, and even avoid intensely stressful encounters that can and often dooccur every day.

A Certified Speaking professional (CSP) Tim is also a Speaker’s Hall of Fame member since 2006 earning the Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE).

Tim’s Website and Video

 

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Past Speaker Events

July 2011 NSA Mountain West does not hold a Chapter Meeting in July.  Speakers are enthusiastically encouraged to attend the 2011 National Speakers Association Convention July 30- August 2 in Anaheim, California.

The link below will take you to the home page of “Influence 2011″ to register, see the full agenda, see who will be sharing their influence with you.

Upcoming 2011 National Speakers Convention

National Convention Reminders from Mountain West Chapter

All speakers are welcome to attend the Chapter Leadership session—led by our very own past-president Julie Morrison, Chair of NSA National Chapter Leadership Council.

Are you influencing the future of the speaking profession in your Chapter? Are you a leader in your Chapter now or plan to be in the future? Then, be sure to attend the special Chapter Leadership Session on Saturday morning. You’ll network with other chapter leaders from around the country and learn effective skills to help you become a stronger leader.

Monday, August 1st  – Evening

NSA Mountain West Speakers and Friends Dinner

Monday is a free night at the National Convention.  Join  NSA Mountain West Speakers and Friends for a no-host dinner organized by our new Chapter President Doug Nielsen.   It’s a great evening of conversation, connection and fun.  Let Doug know you’d like to join us—-doug@dougspeaks.com and he’ll get you details of where and when.

March 21 Salt Lake City: Glenna Salsbury, Tapping Your Authentic Self to Build the Business of your Dreams

Montana

April 1st  Missoula Montana Speakers Workshop and Humor Seminar with Tim Gard

April 18 Salt Lake City: Steve Lishansky  Get Paid for Your Value – How to Attract and Win Clients Who Happily Pay You What You Are Worth

April 19th Steve Lishansky Bonus, Free leadership seminar.  Learn about leading non profit associations.

National Business Development Lab April 13-15, 2012 Tempe, AZ Location: NSA Headquarters

May 16  Salt Lake City: Get Paid to Speak

June  20 Salt Lake City: Hyrum Smith

2012 NSA National Convention July 14-17 2012 Indianapolis, Indiana Location: JW Marriott Indianapolis

October

Tuesday October 18, Missoula, Montana

“Paid to Speak.”

Agenda and Registration

3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, October 19th in Salt Lake City

Our Very Special Guest: Mark LeBlanc

Mark Le Blanc is a member of Master Speakers International, a seasoned-veteran with the National Speakers Association (NSA).  He served as NSA’s President in 2007-2008.  He was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Association Hall of Fame in 2006.  His style is best described as magnetic, approachable, and laced with a unique sense of humor.

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Program NSA Mountain West Members and Candidates Only—

Mark LeBlanc Presents:

The Challenge of the Masters!

Evening Dinner and  Program

Open to the Public

5:00 – 6:00 Dinner at the Lion House Pantry—Public and Guests Welcome 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  Evening Program Public and Guests Welcome— Mark LeBlanc Presents:

How to Enter and Advance

in the  World of Professional Speaking

Special Bonus Offer from Mark Mark LeBlanc’s 24 Hours to Success Event  is being held Thursday and Friday October 20-21 in Salt Lake City —  See Details below and save $100 if you are an NSA Mountain West Member or Candidate!

Free Admission for NSA Mountain West Members and Candidates  Please Pre-Register. Guests are invited to attend the Lion House Dinner and Evening Program:

• $40 for Returning Guests    Early Registration Discount Available Online Until October 14th
• $20 for First-time Ever Guests Early Registration Discount Available Online Until October 14th

Complete Agenda for October 19th

3:00 to 5:00   NSA Mountain West Members and Candidates Only

The Challenge of the Masters!

Spend the afternoon (Members only) with Mark LeBlanc, past President of the National Speakers Association.  Mark has been a member of NSA since 1983 and has personally coached over 1,000 small business owners and independent professionals, including six NSA past presidents. Find out what you need to know and what you need to do in order to create a sustainable business model and create predictable results.  So few people will ever do what it takes to succeed in this profession. Three years ago, speakers were fearful but willing to take action.  Today, many who were considered outstanding in our field are fearful, but now paralyzed as they have seen their fees decreased, an empty calendar, and are working harder for less revenues. LeBlanc will share profound and poignant insights with candor and his trademark unexpected humor and wit. He will shatter several of the NSA myths, including, but not limited to: 1.  establishing fee integrity 2.  the truth about working with bureaus 3.  how writing a book can make or break you 4.  how most speakers have abandoned their dream. This is one program you do not want to miss!  The bonus with this session will be Mark’s model for radically changing the way you look at your fee schedule and how antiquated and self-serving a typical speaker’s fee schedule is.  Find out how you can increase your fees per engagement and do a better job of serving the best of what your clients need and want.  Public & Guests Welcome to Evening Dinner and Programs 5:00 to 6:00 Dinner at the Lion House Pantry 6:00 to 6:30 Orientation for new members and guests.  Learn about NSA Mountain West’s growing menu of benefits.  Held in the Zions Bank Founders Room, 18th Floor. 6:00 to 6:30 Hands On Help for Members and Candidates—Learn to Download National Convention MP3′s, update your bio on www.tohirespeakers.com, post an article, and contribute to the Pro Speakers Blog. Held in the Zions Bank Founders Room, 18th Floor. 6:30 to 9:30  Mark LeBlanc Presents

How to Enter and Advance

in the World of Professional Speaking

There has never been a better time to be in the speaking profession.  Mark LeBlanc, a seasoned veteran and past president of the National Speakers Association will share what you need to know and what you need do in order to position yourself as a pro, command higher fees and have the kind of impact and influence you really want to have with the people you serve best. Despite the claims of change from many in the industry, there are still opportunities to speak and get paid.  The engagements may look different but the opportunities are there for those willing to be a little more creative and innovative than the next speaker. Certain fundamentals will never change but our approach to them must change.  LeBlanc, a member of  NSA since 1983 (at the ripe old age of 22) will share concepts, strategies, and ideas that can help you be as successful as you are capable of becoming. Find out how you can:

1.  be more focused on a daily basis;

2.  attract more prospects for speaking, training, consulting and coaching;

3.  stimulate more referrals; and

4.  create a path for generating more booking and more business!

If you are interested in the world of professional speaking and what it takes to succeed, this is themust-attend program of the year!  Mark LeBlanc is not your usual speaker and his business model was built on doing what other speakers won’t do.  He won’t promise a quick path to riches and wealth, but will deliver on his promise to help you create a foundation for your success where you can be unstoppable. BONUS OPPORTUNITY

Thursday and Friday October 20-21 in Salt Lake City

24 Hours to Success Event—$100 off for Current NSA Mountain West Members and Candidates. Log In to the Member’s Only “Member Resources/Documents” section of www.tohirespeakers.com and print off event details and your discount code to receive the $100 off Mark’s 24 Hour Event.

Then go to Mark’s website to register:  http://www.growingyourbusiness.com/ It’s more than a seminar and less than a weekend commitment. Anyone can carve out a block of 24 hours in their schedule and create a turning point towards a bigger, bolder, deeper and more meaningful level of success.  Learn more about this event at:http://www.growingyourbusiness.com/

 

PAST NSA Mountain West

Speaker EVENTS

 

Our Very Special Guest:

Jason Alba,

Social Networking Expert

3:00 to 5:00 Members and Candidates Alba Presents:   Social Networking for Speakers: Beyond The Basics

January 18  Salt Lake City: NSA National President, Laura Stack

 

February 3-5, 2012 NSA National Winter Conference  Plano, Texas Location: Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center

February 15 Salt Lake City: Wayne Trummel Great Web Meetings

March 20, Salt Lake City:  MPI Utah’s Speaker Showcase By invitation, register to be considered to present at www.mpiutah.org