The Rising Star Award was created to recognize an individual who has achieved great success in the speaking industry early in their career and/or an individual who has shown great dedication to NSA Wisconsin and the speaking industry. Individuals in all NSA membership categories, including candidates, qualify for this award.
Jason Kotecki, aka "The Champion of Childhood," currently serves on the NSA-WI board and helps maintain the chapter web site. In December, he also hosted Podcast 101, an intimate, hands-on session designed to help members learn the ins and outs of creating a podcast. NSA-WI Presient Robert Ian presented Jason with the award in December.
Kotecki's first book, Escape Adulthood: 8 Secrets from Childhood for the Stressed-Out Grown-Up, outlines simple ways for adults of all ages to reconnect with the qualities that come naturally to children in order to reduce stress and live more fun and fulfilling lives. Jason (a professional cartoonist) teams up with his wife (a former teacher) to deliver presentations with a message (described as a cross between Dr. Phil and Mr. Rogers) that empowers busy people to use strategies from childhood to create lives with less stress and more fun. You can learn more at www.KimandJason.com
Congratulations Jason! Your site is a great escape for adulthood! Your fan in Colorado
Steve NSA Colorado
Posted by: Steve Mertz | 01/09/2008 at 11:03 AM