NSA DC

🎤 A big thank you to Aidan Crawford for his abundant generosity!

Aidan shared his brilliant ideas about how to grow our speaking businesses and gave us so much value during his workshop: From AI Tool to Speaking Business Engine. 🤩

💰 One participant said: "This is gold! Aidan's recommended processes were very clear and he gave me daily actions that I will actually use each morning to move my business forward."

Thanks again, Aidan!

Thank you, Sharon Delaney on TV!

Have you heard about what's happening on October 1st?!

You're invited to join the National Speaker Association (NSA) DC Metro Area Chapter for a very special virtual event on October 1 at 7 PM ET with Mirjana Novkovic!

Mirjana brings 26 years in the speaking industry, including 16 years at one of the world’s leading speaker bureaus and serving as Head of Marketing at Harry Walker Associates.

She’s spent years hearing the conversations agents and buyers have about speakers when the speaker isn’t in the room. That perspective alone makes this a conversation worth joining!

Mirjana will help us think through the five things that shape whether people remember and recommend us: our story, idea, question, headline, and proof.

Register on our website for this and many other events at https://nsadc.org/

The Real Value of Influence Is Sitting Next to You.
By Thom Singer, CSP

Influence 2026 lands in my hometown of Austin, TX, this July 25–27 at the Hilton Austin. The theme is about building a better business, and if you’re attending, you should show up ready to learn. The main stage will be strong, the breakouts will be useful, and the hallway conversations will be everywhere. Bring a notebook and steal ideas ethically.
But after more than two decades around this profession, I can tell you the real value of the conference isn’t only on the stage. It’s in the audience.
Around 800 speakers will be...... READ MORE

The Real Value of Influence Is Sitting Next to You - National Speakers Association Influence 2026 lands in my hometown of Austin, TX, this July 25–27 at the Hilton Austin. The theme is about building a better business, and

Leverage Your Uniqueness to Create Thought Leadership, Flow and Distinction
August 15th
Bethesda Writer's Center
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

There is no shortage of speakers, trainers, and consultants out there.

And even the most talented of us – and the most experienced 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 in this rapidly changing market?

READ MORE: https://nsadc.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=91

The National Speakers Association DC chapter is truly excited to announce our 2026-27 Board of Directors!

Each of these outstanding speaker lives the values of the National Speakers Association of:

+ Abundant generosity

+ Elevating excellence

+ Intentional language

+ Honorable innovation

+ Uplifting humanity

If you'd like to know more about our chapter or our leaders, or if you're looking for a speaker for an upcoming event, please contact any one of our Board Members!

Is Your Manuscript Really Ready for Publication?
By Cathy Fyock, CSP

You did it. You finished the first draft of your manuscript. That alone puts you in a very small (and very impressive) group. But now comes the question every author eventually asks: Is my book actually ready to go out into the world? Before you send your manuscript to a publisher…

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Is Your Manuscript Really Ready for Publication? - National Speakers Association You did it. You finished the first draft of your manuscript. That alone puts you in a very small (and very impressive) group.

We are in for a treat. My former Mastermind partner, Rick Lozano, is coming to NSA-DC in August. This is a session you will not want to miss!

NSA Influence® 2026
Hilton Austin | Austin, TX
July 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us at Influence 2026, the premier three-day event for professional speakers that will propel your speaking career to new heights!

Influence is the place to forge meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and uncover new opportunities alongside the top speakers in the world as you work on becoming a better speaker and building a better business.

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Influence 2026 Join us at Influence 2026, the premier three-day event for professional speakers that will propel your speaking career to new heights!