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• Virtual Speakers Development Lab

  • When
    May 30, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    via Zoom

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  Join us as a speaker or come for the fun and gain some insights and tips as you watch others get coached by our established professional members.

  One of the most valuable services offered by NSA-WI is the Speakers Development Lab. All members -- from Past National Presidents and CPAEs to new candidate members -- are welcome to attend. The Lab operates much like a Hollywood “Actors Studio” where speakers, facilitators, seminar leaders, those who sell products or services through public presentations, etc. can go to try out new material, revise current material, practice delivery techniques, etc. 

  Our goal for the Speakers Lab is to take speakers, facilitators, teacher/leaders at their current level of skill, impact, fee level, etc., and help them move up to the next level. Both those speaking, and observers benefit from the Lab, and the net effect is to increase the skills and impact of each participant.

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• Gala with a Kick

  • When
    June 11, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Waukesha County Technical College, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee
  • Spaces left
    92

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  Join us as we celebrate this past year and kick off our fifth decade!

  We will have lots of surprises including Chapter awards and Academy celebrations. Be sure to wear your fun "kicks" with your cocktail attire. Bring a friend to enjoy this fun night, too!

  The dinner buffet will include beef tips and vegetable stuffed portobello mushrooms, a variety of other sides, plus a cash bar.

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• Beyond the Stage: Planting Roots, Expanding Reach, and Growing Revenue (Established Members program)

  • When
    June 16, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    6 Ralph Judd Ct., Sugar Grove, IL 60554

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  Beyond the Stage: Planting Roots, Expanding Reach, and Growing Revenue
  presented by Deborah Biddle for Established Members only

  The speaking industry is evolving. Today’s most successful speakers don’t just deliver keynotes—they create integrated businesses that blend thought leadership, consulting, training, and long-term client relationships. But how can you grow that kind of business when life changes your location, the market shifts, or your clients are scattered across the Midwest and beyond?

  Deborah Biddle, The People Culture Architect™, leads The People Company Consulting Group. She is a certified diversity practitioner, consultant, and speaker, who offers a personalized approach to helping her clients feel empowered, seen, and heard. With tailored workshops and consulting sessions, she is committed to helping organizations maximize belonging, productivity, and performance. 
  

  In this engaging and practical session, Deborah shares her real story of moving during the pandemic while maintaining and growing a successful dual business in speaking and consulting. From staying connected with Wisconsin clients to expanding into new markets in Illinois and across the region, she highlights what it takes to stay visible, credible, and connected—no matter where you are.

  This program provides speakers with a roadmap to turn their expertise into a flexible, scalable business that extends beyond their ZIP code. If you’re ready to expand your influence, diversify your income, and build a practice that gains recognition—not just locally but regionally and nationally—this session is for you.

  KEY TAKEAWAYS
  Participants will learn how to: 
  

  • Develop a business model that combines paid speaking engagements with consulting, training, and advisory services. 
  • Maintain and expand a geographically diverse client portfolio, even after relocating. 
  • Create design systems that enable a mobile, multi-state practice while maintaining client connection. 
  • Boost visibility and trust in major Midwest markets and prepare for nationwide expansion.
  • Transition from transactional speaking to becoming a strategic partner clients depend on year after year. 
  • Create a specific regional expansion plan based on your expertise and goals. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  Established Members who are professional speakers, consultants, trainers, coaches, and aspiring thought leaders aiming to increase revenue, deepen influence, and develop a sustainable business across regions.

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• Virtual Speakers Development Lab

  • When
    June 25, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    via Zoom

  Register

  
  

  Join us as a speaker or come for the fun and gain some insights and tips as you watch others get coached by our established professional members.

  One of the most valuable services offered by NSA-WI is the Speakers Development Lab. All members -- from Past National Presidents and CPAEs to new candidate members -- are welcome to attend. The Lab operates much like a Hollywood “Actors Studio” where speakers, facilitators, seminar leaders, those who sell products or services through public presentations, etc. can go to try out new material, revise current material, practice delivery techniques, etc. 

  Our goal for the Speakers Lab is to take speakers, facilitators, teacher/leaders at their current level of skill, impact, fee level, etc., and help them move up to the next level. Both those speaking, and observers benefit from the Lab, and the net effect is to increase the skills and impact of each participant.

  Click here or more information.

  Show details