What is the Ask the Experts Session?
Ask the Experts is a round-table discussion with one expert speaking about a previously promoted specific topic. (see list at end of document). With a total of 10 people only at each table (including the expert) you will have an opportunity to listen initially to the experts and then have your specific question answered.
How does it work?
There will be 30 experts and each expert will repeat their session 3 times.
The sessions will run for 20 minutes plus 5 minutes question time.
Plus another 5 minutes to move from one table to another.
What if I cant decide which session to go to?
Unfortunately it will be necessary for you to make a decision prior to the Ask the Experts Session commencing. Once a table fills, and if by chance you miss out on that session, you can then move to another table. There will be three repeat sessions, so if you miss out on one session hopefully you can catch the second or third session. Its advisable to have at least 6 experts highlighted on your program, so if one table is full you can decide to select another.
Will the experts provide handouts?
Some experts may choose to provide handouts they will be repeating the same session 3 times with a potential total of 27 people/sets of handouts. Some experts may refer you to their website for more information.
The quality of experts is very high, why have you made it so hard for me to make a decision which session to attend?
We have many experts throughout our 600 plus membership and Ask the Experts is a fantastic way for you to learn more about specific topics. Unfortunately we only have 30 spots available this year. However we have selected topics that we think will appeal across the board from speakers-to-be and associates through to accomplished Certified Speaking Professionals.
Is there a way to obtain information from the experts whose tables are full, by the time I get to them?
I think it would be really helpful if you network with someone from your chapter prior to the Ask the Experts session and make a decision which experts you are going to see. With 3-4 people you would actually be potentially accessing a total of 9-12 different experts. And after the session, we have allocated four different Conversation Cafι areas where for example - you could meet with your mates to compare notes on the Ask the Expert session.
Any tips?
Be prepared. Write down your questions BEFORE you sit down at the table that way you have more chance of getting answers to your queries.
Dont stress if you dont get the expert of your choice you may meet them elsewhere during the convention have your question ready and you will more than likely receive an answer.
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TABLE NO. - EXPERT
1. Tim Noonan - So Much More than Words - Tim Noonan is the creator of the 'Vocal Consciousness system, which promotes vocal understanding, fosters expressive speaking and nurtures insightful listening.
2. Dr Ann Villiers Seven Keys to Your Best Power Language
3. Hannah Samuels NZ Exploding the Reputation Myth Understanding the Role of Reputation in Creating and Maintaining a Successful Business and Career
4. Susie Christie Managing Director Global Speakers and Entertainers The 10 Biggest Mistakes Speakers Make with Speakers Bureaus
5. Tony Ryan CSP The Adult Leaner How to Significantly Boost the Engagement and Learning of your Workshop Attendees
6. Donna Hanson CSP Reclaim your Inbox your Best is Yet to Come! Is Email Sabotaging your Speaking Success?
7. Todd Hutchison Inside the Successful Speakers Mind The Mind Science Behind Building a Successful Speaking Business
8. Geoff Kirkwood - How to Build the Best Million $ Relationships a six-step Program for Building Business Relationships that Return More than you Invest.
9. Jen Harwood 2005 Kerrie Nairn Scholar - How to Fast Track Your Speaking Career in 12 months break through your barriers of fear and STEP UP and create the cash flow and confidence needed to turbo charge your speaking career.
10. Dr. Paula Barrett CSP Social Responsibility to Build Resilience in our communities: our environment, families, cities and workplaces
11. Bill James - (NZ) Making a Fortune One Face at a Time! Using referrals to generate massive business opportunities
12. David Price- CSP - 7 reasons to apply for Professional Member or CSP designation in 2009
13. Eric Frangenheim CSP Make Better Decisions to be Your Best! use head rather than merely gut thinking tools to process proposals or problems. Explicit thinking tools will help you attain a better outcome.
14. Sandi Givens Are There Really Any Glass Ceilings? What women want and need to achieve their goals as a Professional Speaker.
15. Shivani Gupta 5 Magic Ingredients to Grow Your Best Business Sustain and grow your business through economically challenging times.
16. Margot Halbert CSP Repack 4 Impact How to organize your content to engage and impact your audience.
17. Dale Elliott 2007 Kerrie Nairn Scholar How to turn a disability into a point of difference making your disability work for you not against you.
18. Nina Sunday -Double your reading rate, slice through your reading pile and win back valuable time.
19. Michael Licenblat 5 major mistakes speakers make with email, ezines and e-marketing
20. Karen Schmidt CSP - Virtual Assistants support staff on an as needs basis it may be a wired world, but having good support staff is an absolute necessity to be a professional speaker how to tap the virtual assistant market.
21 Helen Wilmore 10 reasons to volunteer within your NSAA chapter for special events, assistance at chapter meetings and how to juggle your career and your volunteering without dropping the ball.
CSP HOT SEATS - This is your chance to fire any question to which you want an answer at the men in the hot seat. They will respond with a down-to-earth, straight shooting, practical response that'll probably save you time, trouble and tears!
22. Winston Marsh CSP HOT SEAT No. 1!
23. Ian Berry CSP HOT SEAT No. 2!
10 keys to getting the BEST international work
24. W. Mitchell CSP, CPAE HOT SEAT No. 3!
25. Michelle Pascoe Chapter Leadership Roles Are they for you? The Dos and Donts if you do take on a CLT role
26. Lindsay Adams CSP "So you want to work Overseas!" Tapping into the resources of the Global Speakers Network, a group sponsored by the International Federation For Professional Speakers to encourage networking between International Speakers.
27. Brad Tonini CSP - Creating Continuity of Income through Consulting
28. Catherine Palin-Brinkworth CSP - What to charge in 2009 including your fees establishment formula and an overview of what bureaus are saying about fees today!
29. Dave Staughton - Pricing and Promoting Professional Services How to charge and get what youre worth -
30. David Koutsoukis CSP - I 'm going to write a book one day... your best book is yet to come! If you've been saying this for years, then this session is for you. Learn how to avoid 'writers block' and get your creative juices flowing through a systematic process that will help you collect, collate and organise all those great ideas you have into a logical framework that becomes the book you were always going to write!
31. Lisa McInnes-Smith CSP How to juggle speaking engagements, partners, children and personal space without dropping the balls.
32. Ron Tacchi CSP How to build a bureau relationship from scratch!
TIP: You will be able to attend only THREE Ask The Experts sessions If you highlight 6-8 experts and their table numbers you will be able to move towards your preferred expert as quickly as possible
REMEMBER: Only 9 people plus the Expert at any one table.
All Ask the Experts sessions are accurate as at 11.3.09 Sessions may be subject to change and NSAA reserves the right to replace speakers if current Expert is unavailable on the day.
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