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• Watch the 10/19 Candy Whirley Program Video

  • Start
    Monday, October 22, 2018
  • End
    Tuesday, December 31, 2019
  • Location
    your desk

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  Did You Miss Candy Whirley's Creativity and Engagement Bootcamp?
  

  If you weren't able to attend the October 19th program, or would like to watch it again because it was so good and you don't want to forget anything -- now's your chance! Candy uses innovative and interactive activities proven from coast to coast to enhance creative thinking and sustainability. She says, “In this session you will be learning my trade secrets on how to make learning fun and memorable! Your clients do not just want Power Point and lectures…trust me!”
  

  You will learn new creative ways to problem-solve for quicker resolutions, invent your own activity that will teach multiple lessons, and walk away with a tool box of techniques that are easy and usable at your next training, meeting or keynote.
  

  Register now (free for Professional Members, $25 for everyone else) and you will receive a link to a video of the complete meeting, which you can watch from your desktop or mobile device at your convenience.
  

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• Watch the 1/4 Dan Thurman Program Video

  • Start
    Friday, January 11, 2019
  • End
    Tuesday, December 31, 2019
  • Location
    your desk

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  Did You Miss Dan Thurman "Doing What it Takes"?
  

  If you weren't able to attend the January 4th program, or would like to watch it again because it was so good and you don't want to forget anything -- now's your chance!

  Hall of Fame speaker Dan Thurmon delivered an experience that distilled his most valuable lessons from 25 years in the speaking business. He shared excerpts from his programs and insights for crafting and delivering presentations. And as an added bonus, Dan provided valuable insights about the business of speaking that will help you succeed in the most competitive marketplace ever.
  
  By watch this session, you will learn:
  

  • How to elevate your mastery of the platform
  • Specific performance techniques that will set you apart from your competition
  • A sure-fire system for designing dynamic presentations
  • How to increase your revenue by increasing your relevance

  Register now (free for Professional Members, $25 for everyone else) and you will receive a link to a video of the complete meeting, which you can watch from your desktop or mobile device at your convenience.
  

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• Watch the 2/15 Kevin McCarthy Program Video

  • Start
    Thursday, February 21, 2019
  • End
    Friday, February 28, 2020
  • Location
    your desk

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  Did You miss Kevin McCarthy's Speaker Launch Blueprint?
  

  Zero to Six Figures in 12 Months

  SPEAKER LAUNCH BLUEPRINT will catapult newer and aspiring speakers to success - fast! And, seasoned veterans will discover how to reinvigorate their businesses by reaching new markets to book more engagements.

  Learn how Kevin McCarthy launched his business from zero paid speaking engagements on the calendar in January 2016 to 30 paid engagements within just 12.5 months. The first event was booked within three weeks of launching this system. And, the system continues working consistently year over year.

  Register now (free for Professional Members, $25 for everyone else) and you will receive a link to a video of the complete meeting, which you can watch from your desktop or mobile device at your convenience.
  

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• Members Only: Fireside Chat with Joe Schmit

  • When
    Friday, May 17, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Topic: Speaking and Media

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• Workshop: Keep Your Audience's Attention Glued on You

  • When
    Saturday, May 18, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ascendancy Research, Park Place East, 5775 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 350, St. Louis Park, MN

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  Keep Your Audience's Attention Glued on You

  Today's savvy audiences won't stand (or sit) for being talked at, they want to be part of your presentation. Learn from top experts how to engage your audience with interactive activities that keep their eyes off their phones and on you. Whether you speak to audiences of 10 or 10,000, you'll walk away with techniques to make your audience part of the experience.

  Whether you are presenting a keynote, facilitating classroom training, or delivering content virtually, you want to be remembered as an effective speaker. You will be more memorable when you incorporate engaging and interactive content. This doesn’t necessarily mean playing games or making the audience do random, crazy things that have no point. It does mean being intentional about incorporating interaction and doing it with the purpose of supporting the content.

  The levels and types of interactions are as broad as the types of presentations you give. It’s important to distinguish what interactions are best for the type of presentation you’re giving.

  You will discover:
  

  • What’s different about engaging the audience during a keynote presentation vs. training/breakout session vs. webinar
  • How to use visuals and props to engage the audience and create a memorable experience
  • The ideal frequency for incorporating interaction
  • Ideas for different types of interaction
  • Techniques for involving participants in a virtual learning environment

  This is an interactive workshop and you will walk away with actionable ideas that will elevate your presentations to a higher level.

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• Gala

  • When
    Friday, May 31, 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    International Square - Studio 185, 275 Market St, Minneapolis

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  “IMAGINE … what you can do with a Unifying Vision!”
  A Show Full of Possibilities, Impossibilities and MindShark Motivation!
   
  America’s Premier Mentalist, Joe “The MindShark” Curcillo explores your imagination and your thoughts! Within your ideas and dreams are the keys to your success. This thought-driven program promises to be a perfect blend of message and amazement providing a thought-provoking session! Joe has presented to audiences throughout the world, and he has even appeared in the United States Supreme Court. The MindShark is a Mentalist & an Attorney who will challenge your limitations as he pushes your beliefs and abilities to the extreme!

  This year's Gala will include fun, food, passing of the gavel, and a silent auction.  It will be a celebration of a wonderful year and an inspiration for a exciting year to come. Attire is formal or cocktail wear. Black tie optional.
  

  This is a complimentary event for NSA-Minnesota members and Speaker Academy members as part of their dues. Guests and NSA national members (who are not members of the local chapter) are invited. Registration is required.

  Contact Annie Meehan to donate items for the silent auction.
  

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• Brilliant Technology Solutions to Grow Your Business - A Fireside Chat with Tim Cimbura

  • When
    Tuesday, June 11, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    LuminFire, 5155 East River Rd, Suite 405, Minneapolis MN 55421

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  Learn how to make your work more effective, productive, and profitable. Tim will demonstrate the #1 Workplace Innovation Platform (FileMaker), the #1 Web Content Manager (WordPress), and share other top tools that you need to know about to best leverage amazing technology for your business. Transform your back office as well as your public facing web site for maximum business growth.

  Q&A: You will have the opportunity to send questions in advance and ask ANYTHING about technology and your business.

  Tim Cimbura is CEO / Solution Engineer at LuminFire and an accomplished speaker / entertainer. In just a few years he turned LuminFire into a multi-million dollar company with nearly 20 full-time employees.

  Conveniently located near 694 and East River Rd with ample free parking.

  
  

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• Showcase Video Day with Dan the Video Man

  • When
    Thursday, June 20, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

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  Update your video for your marketing materials, website or social media!
  

  Invite your friends, colleagues and family to join the audience and help bring energy to the room.

  Cost includes the space and a copy of your 8-10 minute video recording to be used as you would like. More details to come as we get closer. Spots are filling up fast so get signed up today!
  
  

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