NSA Carolinas

NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series – February Edition is happening this Wednesday, Feb 19th - will you be joining us? This month, we're bringing you Emmy Award-winning broadcaster & speaker ? Sharon Delaney McCloud CDE? with: ?? "Like it or Not, You are Now a Broadcaster" Learn pro tips on delivering virtual programs with confidence, engaging your audience, and mastering your on-camera presence! ?? Date: Wednesday, February 19th ? Time: 12-1 PM ET ?? Where: Zoom ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewXhph-5 ?? NSA Carolinas Members Only (Not a member? Join here: https://lnkd.in/eaDD7n2h!) Don’t miss this chance to elevate your virtual speaking game! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #SpeakerDevelopment #ProfessionalSpeaking #VirtualEngagement #SharonDelaneyMcCloud

That’s a wrap on NSA Carolinas’ signature event, “Week of Speaker Love!” ?? A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us this week! Your energy, engagement, and passion made this event truly special. And to our incredible speakers—Larry Long Jr ??, Brandon Birkmeyer, Chuck Gallagher, Linda Selner Vasquez, and Taylor Lunin—your insights were nothing short of transformational. Your words sparked new ideas and inspired creativity and action! For those who attended, what was your biggest takeaway? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear how this experience impacted you! ?? Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! May your day be filled with connection, inspiration, and of course, a little extra love. ?? #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #WeekOfSpeakerLove #HappyValentinesDay

?? NSA Carolinas Speaker Development Series – February Edition! ???? Join us every third Wednesday for our exclusive Speaker Development Series, designed to help you elevate your speaking career with expert insights and actionable strategies. This month, we are thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winning broadcaster & speaker ? Sharon Delaney McCloud CDE? as she presents: ?? "Like it or Not, You are Now a Broadcaster" As a professional speaker, you're expected to deliver virtual programs with confidence and impact. In this engaging workshop, Sharon will share the tips and tricks she uses to captivate and engage virtual audiences—from pre-planning and tech setup to on-camera presence and attire. Get ready to deliver like a pro in your next virtual engagement! ?? Date: Wednesday, February 19th ? Time: 12-1 PM ET ?? Where: Zoom ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewXhph-5 ?? Who: NSA Carolinas Members Only (Not a member? Join today to unlock access! https://lnkd.in/eaDD7n2h) Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #SpeakerDevelopment #ProfessionalSpeaking #VirtualEngagement #SharonDelaneyMcCloud

Huge Thanks to Everyone Who Came Out! We had an amazing time at our meetups this past Saturday! These gatherings are always a great way to connect, network, and share insights, ideas, and advice. If you missed this one, no worries! Join us for our next 2nd Saturday Meetups on March 8th in the greater Raleigh area, Charlotte, or Winston-Salem—or even remotely! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzB-BxsC Looking forward to seeing you there! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalSpeakers #Networking

?? A Week of Speaker Love Starts on Monday! ?? Join us February 10–14 at 12PM ET for a special Valentine’s Week series packed with expert insights, inspiration, and strategies to elevate your speaking career. Each day, a powerhouse speaker will share game-changing tips for Professional Speakers and Thought Leaders—and the best part? It’s our Valentine’s gift to YOU—completely free and open to all! Each session will feature an impactful guest speaker, designed to elevate your professional speaking and thought leadership journey. And as our Valentine's gift to the speaker community, each event is free and open to the public! Click on the links below to register for each individual session. 2/10 — JOLT!? Your LinkedIn for Professional Speakers with Larry Long, Jr. - https://lnkd.in/ehT5cCp9 2/11 — Front & Center: The Personal Branding Blueprint for Professional Speakers with Brandon Birkmeyer - https://lnkd.in/es-v7VFz 2/12 — The Speaker’s Edge — How to keep Yourself Booked: Outbound Marketing that Works with Chuck Gallagher, CSP? - https://lnkd.in/eDMMTkhF 2/13 — Unlock Your Money Archetypes: A Path to Greater Success and Confidence with Linda Selner Vasquez - https://lnkd.in/e_wtynsv 2/14 — The Client Journey: Elevating Touchpoints to Grow Your Speaking Business with Taylor Lunin - https://lnkd.in/eT-BcnBU Get ready for an incredible week! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #WeekOfSpeakerLove #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalSpeakers Larry Long Jr ?? Brandon Birkmeyer Chuck Gallagher Linda Selner Vasquez Taylor Lumin

An encouraging word from NSA Carolinas President Larry Long Jr ?? who also talks about all the great programs and events happening with our chapter this month! Take a look! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #ProfessionalSpeakers #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalDevelopment #Networking

?? Calling all professional speakers in North & South Carolina! ?? Join NSA Carolinas for our ‘2nd Saturday’ Regional Meetups—a chance to connect, collaborate, and grow your speaking business! Whether in-person or via Zoom, we’ve got a spot for you. ?? This Saturday, February 8th—Will you be there? ?? GREATER RALEIGH (In-Person) ?? 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM @ Panera Bread, 5611 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC ?? Champion: Larry Long Jr ?? (919-749-9757) ?? GREATER CHARLOTTE (In-Person) ?? 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Amélie’s French Bakery, 4321 Park Road, Charlotte, NC ?? Champion: Allie Pleiter ([email protected]) ?? PIEDMONT/TRIAD (In-Person) ?? 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Panera Bread, 2209 Cloverdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC ?? Champions: Dr. LaQuoia Johnson (336-938-9013), Sherman Transou ([email protected]) ?? REMOTE (Virtual) ?? 9:00 AM via Zoom (link provided upon registration) ?? Champion: Mary Elizabeth Murphy, CPCC, ORSCC ([email protected]) NSA Carolinas is here to help you knock it out of the park and hit a home run in your speaking career! ? ? Register now for this FREE event open to NSA Carolinas members & friends: https://lnkd.in/eRy2A9Rh #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #ProfessionalSpeakers #Networking #SpeakerCommunity #2ndSaturdayMeetups

?? Week of Speaker Love – Register Now! ?? We’re less than one week away from an incredible Week of Speaker Love—and we can’t wait! ??? Join us every day at 12PM ET during Valentine’s Week (Feb 10–14) for a special series filled with inspiration, expert insights, and actionable strategies to level up your speaking career. ???? Each session features a powerhouse speaker sharing key strategies for Professional Speakers and Thought Leaders—and the best part? It’s our Valentine’s gift to YOU: free and open to the public! ???? ?? First up: NSA Carolinas Chapter President Larry Long Jr ??! He’ll be kicking things off with “JOLT! ?? Your LinkedIn for Professional Speakers”—helping you supercharge your presence and impact on LinkedIn. Back by popular demand! Following his recent Speaker Development Series session, Larry returns with even more practical tips and expert advice to help professional speakers maximize their presence on LinkedIn. This hands-on workshop will equip you with the tools to stand out, build connections, and attract more opportunities in the competitive speaking world ?? When? Monday, February 10th at 12PM ET ?? Where? Online—register now! ?? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eE3AVsNu Who’s joining us? Drop a ?? in the comments if we’ll see you there! ?? #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #WeekOfSpeakerLove #ProfessionalSpeaking #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #LinkedInForSpeakers

?? Week of Speaker Love – Register Now! ?? Join us every day at 12PM ET during Valentine’s Week (Feb 10–14) for a special week of inspiration, actionable insights, and expert guidance to elevate your speaking career! ?? Each session features a powerhouse Speaker sharing key strategies for Professional Speakers and Thought Leaders—and it’s our Valentine’s gift to YOU: free and open to the public! ??? Here’s what’s in store: ?? 2/10 — JOLT!??Your LinkedIn for Professional Speakers with Larry Long Jr ?? → Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehT5cCp9 ?? 2/11 — Front & Center: The Personal Branding Blueprint with Brandon Birkmeyer → Register here: https://lnkd.in/es-v7VFz ?? 2/12 — The Speaker’s Edge: Outbound Marketing That Works with Chuck Gallagher, CSP → Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDMMTkhF ?? 2/13 — Unlock Your Money Archetypes with Linda Selner Vasquez → Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_wtynsv ?? 2/14 — Mystery Speaker TBA! ?? ?? Don’t miss out—register now and spread the love! → NSA Carolinas #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #WeekofSpeakerLove #ProfessionalSpeaking #ThoughtLeadership #SpeakerDevelopment

That’s a wrap on another amazing NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat! ?? Huge thanks to everyone who joined us this weekend in Concord. Mark your calendars for the next retreat in Greenville, SC, on April 4th & 5th. Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there! #NSACarolinas #NSAEliteChapter #QuarterlyRetreat #SpeakerLife