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Our event season begins in September and extends through May. We provide 8 regular chapter meetings, each 3-4 hours in length generally on Fridays starting at 8:30am. At most meetings, a meal is provided.
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Lazy (Smart) Speakers Guide to Success | Christine Cashen, CSP, CPAE
October 14, 2023
8:30 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
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Brookview Golf Course
316 Brookview Parkway S.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
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You are missing out on EASY ways to get more business without spending a dime. Don’t miss this interactive session to discover things that you can be doing right now to rock your business. Christine is going to lay it on the line and share all her speaking secrets with you. Whether you are new or seasoned, you will walk away with usable tips for business that you can implement immediately.
Highlights
- Intro/Outro 2.0: Yes, it is a brand-new formula!
- The Fantastic 15: Creating your speech in blocks
- Tantalizing Titles: Creating topic titles that entice meeting professionals
- Name it and Claim it: Turning your ideas into “memorable moments”
- Humor Helpers: The secret to observational humor
- The Bonus Business: How to engage your audience before, during, and after the event
Christine delivers a fast-paced, uproarious program brimming with memorable quips and relevant content that helps speakers take their businesses to the next level. She has spoken worldwide for over 20 years, is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), a CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame recipient, and a Certified Virtual Presenter.
Author of the award-winning books, THE GOOD STUFF and It’s YOUR Business, Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s degree in Adult Education. In 2016, she was the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University.
Before embarking on her journey as a speaker, she worked as a university admissions officer, corporate trainer, and broadcaster. She is a mother of teenagers, wife of a “hottie engineer,” and an average golfer.
Program Agenda
8:30 a.m. - Registration/Social Time/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Chapter Updates/Meeting
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Feature Program (with 15-minute break)
12:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Program Rates
- Early Bird registration before October 7, 2023
$ 0 - Professional Member & Speaker Academy Member
$79 - Returning guest
$39 - First time guest - Registration between October 8-14, 2023
$ 0 - Speaker Academy Member
$10 - Professional Member
$89 - Returning guest
$49 - First time guest
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes you are not able to attend an event that you have paid for. All attendees are factored into our event expenses and therefore, we are not able to offer refunds, but would be happy to move your registration to the next event for you. Please contact our office for additional details.
Photography/Video Policy
NSA Minnesota reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by NSA-MN, without the expressed written permission of those in the photograph or video.
Tickets
$10.00 Professional Member
$0.00 Earlybird rate before October 7
$89.00 Guest
$79.00 Earlybird rate before October 7
$49.00 First Time Guest
$39.00 Earlybird rate before October 7
$0.00 Speaker Academy Member Ticket
