National Speakers Association

National Speakers Association Many professional speakers are trapped in the daily grind of running their business. Visit JoinNSA.com to get started today.

At NSA, we provide community and resources to help them master their craft and propel their business so they can spend more time igniting change. When it comes to your speaking business, we know that you want to be a catalyst for change. In order to do that, you need community and resources to grow your business and master your craft. The problem is the daily grind of running your business is getting in the way of sharing your message which makes you feel overwhelmed and discouraged. We believe the world NEEDS to hear your message and it shouldn’t be so hard to get it out. We understand it’s hard to work so much and not see your business grow which is why for nearly 50 years the National Speakers Association (NSA) has helped tens of thousands of speakers propel their business through three simple steps: connecting with the community, tapping into member-exclusive resources, and plugging into national and local events. Stop sitting behind your desk, drowning in to-do lists, and instead get out there and change the world.

Facts can inform an audience. The right metaphor can make the message stick.On Wednesday, October 14, Sara Gilbert is br...
10/09/2026

Facts can inform an audience. The right metaphor can make the message stick.

On Wednesday, October 14, Sara Gilbert is breaking down the art and science behind metaphors and analogies—and why they can create understanding, emotion, and action in ways data alone often can’t.

You’ll learn how to:
-Use psycholinguistic principles to reduce resistance and deepen understanding.
- Craft metaphors and analogies for different audiences.
- Turn abstract ideas into concrete mental images people remember.

📅 October 14 | 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. PT
Register: spkr.bz/metaphors

10/09/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Steven “Stand Tall Steve” Bollar, CSP

After serving as Chair of the Chapter Leadership Council, Steve continued his service as Immediate Past Chair, guiding and supporting the next generation of chapter leaders as they stepped into their roles.

Thank you, Steve, for your leadership, your mentorship, and your continued commitment to helping NSA chapters and their leaders thrive. 💛

You’ve learned things about the speaking business that other speakers could benefit from. This is your chance to share t...
10/09/2026

You’ve learned things about the speaking business that other speakers could benefit from. This is your chance to share them.

Voices of Experience™ is looking for contributors with firsthand insight into the real business of professional speaking.

Fees. Bureaus. Marketing. AI. Stagecraft. Career growth. Business strategy.

Bring the specifics that make your experience useful: a number, a fee, a client example, a name, or a lesson you learned along the way.

If another speaker could read your post and make a smarter decision because of it, we want to hear from you.

Submit your idea and add your voice to Voices of Experience: spkr.bz/voe-submit

Your peers. Your questions. Your next connection.Meet NSA Exchange, our new members-only online community, launching Oct...
10/08/2026

Your peers. Your questions. Your next connection.

Meet NSA Exchange, our new members-only online community, launching October 13.

Connect with fellow speakers, authors, consultants, and trainers in focused communities where you can ask questions, exchange resources and referrals, celebrate wins, and talk through challenges with people who understand the work.

NSA members: Keep an eye on your inbox for launch details and how to join. We’ll see you there!

A speaking fee only tells you what you were paid. It doesn't tell you what the stage was worth to your business.The late...
10/08/2026

A speaking fee only tells you what you were paid. It doesn't tell you what the stage was worth to your business.

The latest Voices of Experience™ blog by Marta Spirk breaks down five ways to evaluate the real ROI of a speaking opportunity: fee, room, relationship, asset, and afterstage.

Read the blog: spkr.bz/full-roi

The best breakouts at Influence don’t just teach. They send speakers home with a sharper message, a bolder next move, an...
10/07/2026

The best breakouts at Influence don’t just teach. They send speakers home with a sharper message, a bolder next move, and ideas they can put to work.

Your session could be one of them.

Breakout proposals are now open for Influence 2027, July 17–20 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

We’re looking for sessions that help speakers sharpen their craft, grow their business, and leave with at least three actionable takeaways. Share what’s working, build your visibility, and help your peers create real results—from more bookings and higher fees to stronger impact.

Submit your proposal by January 31, 2027: spkr.bz/infl-cfp

Sessions must be free of personal advocacy declarations, including politics and religion, with no selling or soliciting.

10/07/2026

Preparation is the separator.

It’s easy to think experience will carry you through. That once you’ve been on enough stages, you can trust yourself to figure it out in the moment.

But great speakers don’t just show up ready to perform. They put in the work to be prepared to perform.

Know the audience. Know the room. Know the message. Practice until you’re ready for the moments you can’t predict.

Because we don’t rise to the occasion. We fall to the level of our preparation.

What does your pre-stage preparation look like?

Activate has a full slate of hands-on labs, but there’s plenty happening around them, too.Rob Ferre, CEP, CSP, hosts a l...
10/07/2026

Activate has a full slate of hands-on labs, but there’s plenty happening around them, too.

Rob Ferre, CEP, CSP, hosts a live game show on December 2, while “Tami from Miami” Reiss takes over December 3 with The Master Influence Challenge™, a pub quiz-style game that ends with one player crowned Master of Influence.

Robert B. Moran kicks things off with facilitated networking, and both days close with informal networking to keep the conversations going.

Come for the labs. Plan on staying for the rest.

📌 December 2–3 | Online
👉 Register: activate.nsaspeaker.org

Early-bird pricing runs through October 31: $200 for members and $450 for non-members.

10/06/2026

Your message has to do more than sound good. It has to hold the room.

At LIFT Atlanta, Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, Cavett Award Recipient, will coach the Stage Room on Presence & Command. You’ll practice, receive feedback in real time, and sharpen how you connect with an audience.

Join us March 19–21, 2027, at Global Media Studios in Atlanta. Only 37 spots remain.

Register: spkr.bz/lift-atl

CSP® isn’t earned from one great keynote.It’s built through the professional habits behind the platform.They may not be ...
10/06/2026

CSP® isn’t earned from one great keynote.

It’s built through the professional habits behind the platform.

They may not be the flashy parts of a speaking business, but they matter.
Because when it’s time to apply, the details tell the story.

The Certified Speaking Professional™ designation recognizes consistency, professionalism, and proven client impact over time.

So yes, celebrate the big stage moments.

But don’t forget to zoom in on the behind-the-scenes wins that helped get you there.

Applications are open now through January 8.

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