NSA DC

10/16/2026

We are pleased to share that two of our dynamic speakers will be taking the stage at MPI Potomac Chapter Education Day on October 26!

NSA DC's own Sylvia Baffour, aka Sylvia Speaks, will be the opening speaker with "The Feeling They Leave With: Human Connection in an AI World".

David Posner , the closing speaker, will share "Off Script: Making the Call When Technology Can’t Read the Room".

These are two timely perspectives on keeping the human experience at the center of an increasingly tech-driven world.

Sylvia, our chapter President, and David, our Board Member-At-Large, are both leaders in the National Speakers Association community who inspire us daily on and off the stage. We know that the PMI audience is in for a treat!

Learn more about the event at the link in the comments.

10/15/2026

We are beyond excited about our upcoming meetings at NSA-DC!

Check out the lineup below for our Saturday morning meetings with:

💡 John F. Edwards, CSP on 10/17/26: How to use neuroscience to inspire change and elevate performance.

🤩 Speaker Hall of Fame Panel on 11/14/26 featuring • Dr. Willie Jolley, Bill Cates, The Original Referral Coach, and Allison Shapira.
You'll learn about their individual speaker journeys!

📈 Mark Levy on 12/12/26 will discuss how to differentiate your business.

🎤 Ross Bernstein, CSP, CPAE, GSF, MDSG on 1/16/27 will share how to translate championship strategies into business success.

🏆 Last Story Standing on 2/13/27 will feature a live storytelling competition with NSA-DC members.

😎 Dr. Delatorro McNeal II, MS, CSP, CPAE on 3/13/27 will inspire you to apply peak performance principles to reach higher levels of success!

🤝 Mark Scharenbroich (Sharon-brock) on 4/10/26 will teach the power of meaningful connections.

🖼️ TEDxWarrenton on 5/15/27 will host NSA DC to identify one speaker who will get a golden ticket to perform at their next event.

😀 Brian Biro - America's Breakthrough Speaker on 6/12/27 will share principles for overcoming obstacles and embracing change.

If you want to grow your speaking business, create a speaking business, or expand your impact, register for these meetings and guard that time on your calendar! In-person attendance is highly recommended and attending by zoom is also an option.

10/07/2026

How do you move an audience from passive listeners to active changemakers?

Join NSA-DC on Oct. 17th as John Edwards, CSP shares powerful models built on neuroscience to help you make a great impact with each conversation and audience!

Learn more and register here: https://nsadc.org/

09/25/2026

🎤 A big thank you to Aidan Crawford for his abundant generosity!

Aidan shared his brilliant ideas about how to grow our speaking businesses and gave us so much value during his workshop: From AI Tool to Speaking Business Engine. 🤩

💰 One participant said: "This is gold! Aidan's recommended processes were very clear and he gave me daily actions that I will actually use each morning to move my business forward."

Thanks again, Aidan!

09/22/2026

Thank you, Sharon Delaney on TV!

09/22/2026

Have you heard about what's happening on October 1st?!

You're invited to join the National Speaker Association (NSA) DC Metro Area Chapter for a very special virtual event on October 1 at 7 PM ET with Mirjana Novkovic!

Mirjana brings 26 years in the speaking industry, including 16 years at one of the world’s leading speaker bureaus and serving as Head of Marketing at Harry Walker Associates.

She’s spent years hearing the conversations agents and buyers have about speakers when the speaker isn’t in the room. That perspective alone makes this a conversation worth joining!

Mirjana will help us think through the five things that shape whether people remember and recommend us: our story, idea, question, headline, and proof.

Register on our website for this and many other events at https://nsadc.org/

07/27/2026

07/21/2026

The Real Value of Influence Is Sitting Next to You.
By Thom Singer, CSP

Influence 2026 lands in my hometown of Austin, TX, this July 25–27 at the Hilton Austin. The theme is about building a better business, and if you’re attending, you should show up ready to learn. The main stage will be strong, the breakouts will be useful, and the hallway conversations will be everywhere. Bring a notebook and steal ideas ethically.
But after more than two decades around this profession, I can tell you the real value of the conference isn’t only on the stage. It’s in the audience.
Around 800 speakers will be...... READ MORE

Influence 2026 lands in my hometown of Austin, TX, this July 25–27 at the Hilton Austin. The theme is about building a better business, and

07/17/2026

Leverage Your Uniqueness to Create Thought Leadership, Flow and Distinction
August 15th
Bethesda Writer's Center
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

There is no shortage of speakers, trainers, and consultants out there.

And even the most talented of us – and the most experienced of us - sometimes struggle to distinguish ourselves in a crowded market. So how do you create content and a platform that’s uniquely yours and that separates you from the rest in this rapidly changing market?

READ MORE: https://nsadc.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=91

07/17/2026

The National Speakers Association DC chapter is truly excited to announce our 2026-27 Board of Directors!

Each of these outstanding speaker lives the values of the National Speakers Association of:

+ Abundant generosity

+ Elevating excellence

+ Intentional language

+ Honorable innovation

+ Uplifting humanity

If you'd like to know more about our chapter or our leaders, or if you're looking for a speaker for an upcoming event, please contact any one of our Board Members!