Posted on Nov. 14th 2008 | by TSeitz
A few weeks ago, we had a wonderful visit with some old friends. It seems they recently ran into a former neighbor who had attended their wedding. They had not seen her more than a few times since. During the course of the conversation she mentioned that she still had their wedding gift at her house! Yes, more than 25 years later, this woman not only confessed that she never gave them a wedding present, but that the present she intended to give was still in her possession.
Our friends replied that they understood and that she should just give it to someone else, when the woman stated that she couldn’t - because it was a custom-made item with their names on it!
Whatever the reason we procrastinate, the momentum to move forward is often a gentle nudge from someone else who has been in a similar situation. Such is the case with the National Speakers Association - Indiana Chapter. Our members provide resources, support and a sincere understanding for the pursuit of a dream to anyone interested in a speaking career. If you have the desire, expertise and a message you believe will benefit others, the National Speakers Association and your local chapter will help make you accountable for action.
Procrastination vs. Accountability - with NSA, there’s no comparison!
We invite you to learn more by attending our 2009 events. Visit the NSAI web site.
Terry Seitz
NSAI Program Chair
www.intercommgroup.com
Posted on Aug. 26th 2008 | by JPHeck
If you’re a professional speaker, member or NSA/Indiana or not, you might want to watch the conventions to see the good and the bad. I’ve been an ardent watcher of conventions since I was a child. There are no limits to the quality of speeches.
Yesterday, the extremes of speaking styles were there. I’ve been blogging about them and would love to have you comment on my grades for the speakers.
You can visit it at: http://jeanpalmerheck.wordpress.com/
Posted on Aug. 26th 2008 | by TSeitz
Hello to fellow NSAI members and visitors…
Your chapter leaders are pumped for the 2008-2009 year which features programs that will improve your platform skills and benefit your business development efforts. For the months of September, October and November, we have decided to adjust our meeting day to best coordinate with our speakers’ schedules as we are truly delighted to have such outstanding talent in our midst!
Thursday, September 25: Phillip Van Hooser MBA, CSP, CPAE will lead us in “How to Re-Think, Re-Position and Re-Tool Your Way to Speaking Success”. Member-only and open sessions will be held at the Meeting House of the Village of West Clay. Visit the Home Page for registration and agenda details. We encourage members to bring a guest to our first meeting of the new year.
Tuesday, October 21: In a Members-only session, Patti Hathaway, CSP, will present “Strategies for Building a Speaking Business that Lasts: Tips and Tools to Increase Your Repeat and Referral Business.” This member-only event is a full-fledged meeting and will take place at the home of Pam Burk. Visit the Event Page for details. Directions to Pam’s house will be provided with the October meeting reminder. Patti will also speak to a joint meeting of NSAI and Meeting Industry organizations in Indianapolis the next day.
Thursday, November 13: Jean Gatz, CSP, will share “How to Discover, Develop and Deliver Powerful Stories”. For this meeting, we’re back to the same location and format we used in September. See the Events Page for details.
On behalf of the NSAI Board, I’d like to thank Margie Thomas for her work in revamping our chapter web site and making it an instrument for successful communication.
Terry Seitz
Program Chair
www.intercommgroup.com
