Do you have a story you tell in your keynote or presentation that brings your audience along with you on a journey? Does your story evoke emotions and provoke thought? Can you tell it in under five minutes? We want YOU in our 2025 Last Standing Story competition! The NSA Last Story Standing Competition is (more…)

There is no shortage of speakers, trainers, and consultants out there.And even the most talented of us sometimes struggle to distinguish ourselves in a crowded market. So how do you create content and a platform that’s uniquely yours and that separates you from the rest?That’s exactly what Rick Lozano will be talking about in this (more…)

Gloria Rabil is a seasoned writer, editor, storytelling coach, and the founder of Prose Story Consulting, LLC. A two-time Moth StorySLAM winner and co-producer of Testify Austin, she brings extensive experience and a commitment to helping others craft and deliver impactful stories.In her workshop, Gloria will guide participants in performing their stories to captivate and (more…)

24 Ways to Get Paid to SpeakWe’re thrilled to have Nona Prather as our February SIG speaker. She’ll share how to use speaking engagements to grow your business. The presentation is based on her insightful book 24 Ways to Get Paid to Speak. We’ll explore various speaking opportunities—from conferences to webinars—and how each can amplify (more…)

Elevate Your Business at Thrive Winter Workshop 2025 Gain Exclusive Insights and Practical Skills from Top Industry Leaders March 7-9, 2025 Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Orlando, FL If You’re a Speaker, Author, Consultant, or Trainer — This Event is For You! Register Now Why Attend? Ask yourself if any of these apply to you: 2024 (more…)

Have you struggled answering the question “What do you speak about?” with clarity, confidence and conviction? Do you know you’ve lost clients, contracts and consulting opportunities because you were all over the place when pitching and explaining your speaking services to clients or corporations?If attending in-person industry events, conferences and networking events makes you nervous (more…)