Speaker - March 2019

4  PIVOT POINT

NSA CEO Mary Lue Peck talks about the association’s evolution over the past year.

6  INSIGHTS
FROM THE INSIDE

Your gifts to the NSA Foundation make giving possible.

8  BRIEFS

News and notes to help you sell more, save time, and speak better.

18  OUTSIDE IN

Identifying blind spots and unconscious biases.

36  WHAT I SEE

Five lessons you learn when you say yes to NSA Chapter leadership.

38  IT MATTERS

A lawsuit can happen to anyone. Are you ready?

40  Q&A TIME

What kind of insurance do you need and where can you get it?

42  THE BIG PIC TURE

Saying goodbye and thank you to a childhood home.

20
Learning from One Another

A giving spirit is the mark of a successful organization. Six speaking professionals—three seasoned pros and three on the rise—share a few teaching moments and nuggets of advice.

BY JULIE ESCOBAR

24
Off-the-Wall Training

How to leverage content, interaction, and humor to ensure a successful workshop.

BY TED JANUSZ, MBA, CSP

26
Recession-Proof Your
Speaking Business

A downshift in the economy doesn’t have to mean a downshift in your business.

Taking these seven steps now can help you not only survive the next economic downturn, but also position your speaking business for long-term success.

BY MERIDITH ELLIOTT POWELL, CSP, AND SAM RICHTER, CSP

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Don’t Leave Your Leave
to Chance

Whether you’re welcoming a new baby or providing support for loved ones who are dealing with illness, putting a good plan in place can help you more smoothly navigate your family leave.