Speakers Academy
New session starting October 7, 2023!
Do you have a message to share with the world, but you aren’t sure how to start? Or do you just feel like your current message isn’t resonating with event planners in today’s competitive field?
Whether you are a beginning speaker in need of the fundamentals, an intermediate speaker who wants to take your speaking business to the next level, or a professional speaker in need of a results rescue, Speakers Academy is for you!
Speakers Academy provides all the information you need to launch, grow, or reboot a successful career in the speaking business, and will Fast Track Your Path to Pro – in just 6 sessions!
Designed by professional trainers, this proven 24-hour program offers the “inside track” on the multiple areas of mastery required to build and run a successful speaking business that fulfills your goals and dreams.
Our professional Co-Deans will work alongside top speaking industry experts who will serve as guest facilitators – sharing their best practices, lessons learned and decades of professional speaking expertise.
In other words, you will be learning from the best of the best speakers in the business at every session!
Registration ends at noon on September 29th,
so reserve your spot today!
Meet and Learn from Professional Industry Experts!
Amy Lemire, CSP
Shep Hyken, CPAE, CSP, MDSG
Cathy Davis
Sam Silverstein, CSP, CPAE
Bubba Mills, CSP
Lois Creamer
Joe Fingerhut, CSP
Kevin Desrosiers
With all of our amazing experts, you will learn how to …
- Navigate the speaking industry
- Get clear on your niche and develop your topic offerings
- Create a unique positioning statement that sets you apart from the rest
- Identify and grow your target audience
- UP your game with solid presentation skills that engage and captivate
- Create and utilize professional relationships
- Build a strong, sustainable speaking “business”
- Maximize product development and authorship
- Put it all together as a professional speaker
**Fall 2023 BONUSES … Lois Creamer will be presenting her Create Your Speaker Marketing Toolkit workshop for Speakers Academy attendees, and this session will also include a special, interactive presentation on Artificial Intelligence, where you will walk away with an AI-generated plan to streamline your content creation efforts!
NSA St. Louis Speakers Academy Pricing and Logistics:
Who:
Anyone – 18 or older – who wants to launch or grow a speaking business is welcome to attend. You don’t have to be a current member of NSA St. Louis.
Location:
In Person, virtual via Zoom, or get the recordings and set the schedule that works for you!
Dates: (alternating Saturdays)
October 7, 14, 28
November 11, 18
December 9
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
**October 14 will be 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Tuition Options:
Early Bird Rate – $897 (available thru September 9)
Full Tuition – $997 (from September 10 thru October 6)
Payment Plan – 2 payments of $510 each (available thru September 9)
Speakers Academy Alum Rate – $257
(**This option is for past graduates of the St. Louis Speakers Academy who would like to go through the program again.)
Don’t miss out! Registration ends at noon on September 29th, so reserve your spot today.
Each session covers essential information, ranging from improving platform skills to marketing and
running your business. By the end of the six sessions, you will be equipped with the tools you need to succeed
as a professional speaker in today’s ever-changing market.
Session topics include…
Professional Awareness and Topic Development
Sales and Marketing
Professional Development, Presenting and Performing, and Platform Mechanics
Managing the Business Side of Your Speaking Business
Authorship and Product Development
Putting it All Together as a Professional Speaker
Space will be limited, so reserve your spot today!
Meet the Speakers Academy Co-Deans
Amy Lemire, CSP
Amy Lemire helps sales and success-driven stars crush their results – so they can live a life of peace, leave a life of stress, and be the best version of themselves. Amy is the President and CEO of AIM Training and Consulting, Inc.. She is the author of Amazon #1 Best Seller From Zero to Sales Hero and From Zero to Speaker Hero. Amy began her journey as a Sales Strategist, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker over 25 years ago. She has been recognized as a top med-tech Fortune 50 sales performer, speaker, facilitator, and international sales trainer. She is a Success Habitfinder Coach, certified through the Og Mandino Group and Leadership Institute. Amy is a Distinguished Toastmaster, a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association, and served on the Board of Directors for National Speakers Association in both the Chicago, IL and St. Louis Chapters. She has also served as the Dean of Speakers Academy for both NSA-IL and NSA St. Louis, to help aspiring speakers succeed and profit in the business of professional speaking. Amy is the North America Director of Sales Training and Performance Effectiveness for ICU Medical.
Visit http://AimWithAmy.com for more information.
Kevin Desrosiers
Kevin Desrosiers works with organizations and individuals who want to elevate their speaking skills so they can effectively deliver their message to coworkers, customers, and friends. He is an author, speaker, and public speaking coach.
His book, Bridge Over Adversity: True Stories About Overcoming Personal Challenges, teaches the 11 keys to overcoming any challenges life sends your way. Kevin offers two speaking programs to companies and organizations. The first is about the 11 keys in his book and the second is on how to capture your audience’s attention, keep it, and leave with a compelling call to action. As a public speaking coach, he has worked with executives, mid-level managers, and others who aspire to become better in the art of communication.
Kevin is also a two-time Distinguished Toastmaster and is a member of the Board of Directors for both NSA St. Louis and the St. Louis Publisher’s Association. In his spare time, he enjoys nature photography, magic, and table tennis.
To learn more about Kevin visit: https://www.bridgeoveradversity.com/
Cathy Davis
Founder/CEO Davis Creative Publishing Partners
Creative Publishing Consultant, Designer, Imagineer
Multiple #1 Amazon International Bestselling Author
Cathy spent the bulk of her career as a Designer and Creative Director of Corporate Communications for a global financial institution. Managing a team of 18 designers and print specialists, they supported the new business efforts of the Trust Division, providing custom sales presentation books for relationship Managers around the globe.
Cathy founded Davis Creative, LLC in January of 2004 after corporate downsizing. What originally began as a boutique creative services agency, is now known as a sought-after publishing industry leader, providing concierge publishing services for authors, speakers, trainers and consultants throughout the US and several foreign countries. Cathy and her team use the power of publishing to help their authors establish credibility, create deeper client connections, and build a business buzz.
Cathy believes we all have a story to tell, and it is through our stories that we are able to find our voice, share our wisdom, and make a difference in the lives of others. Wisdom not shared is wisdom lost forever.
Visit https://daviscreative.com for more information.