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Gather with other professional speakers at chapter events

Learn new skills. Get valuable feedback. Grow your business.

NSA Wisconsin events are focused on meeting the unique needs of starting, running and scaling a business as a professional speaker. Pick and choose educational sessions to attend. Or take advantage of the full support of the community as a Professional Member and get access to exclusive events designed to fit the needs of members. Either way, we hope you’ll join us as we gather in person and virtually to learn, share and create better businesses together.

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When I came to my first meeting in Wisconsin, I met wonderful people who were really interested in my career, my journey, my path in terms of becoming a professional speaker. 

Eliz Greene, Professional Member since 2005

Educational Sessions

Those who have built successful speaking businesses share what they’ve learned to help you excel in the art and business of speaking. Open to Professional Members, Academy participants and non-members.

Community Sessions

Work together with other professional speakers through facilitated mastermind sessions to build better businesses for all. Exclusively for Established Members of NSA Wisconsin.

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Speakers Lab

Try out new material or revisions to current material. Practice delivery techniques. And get valuable feedback from peers. Exclusively for Professional Members and Speakers Academy participants..

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Upcoming events

  • Sponsorship Opportunities

    • April 01, 2025
    • April 01, 2026
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    Help Us Tell Our Story, and We'll Tell Yours
    Great stories have the transformative power to inspire, connect, and change lives. At the National Speakers Association - Wisconsin (NSA WI), we empower professional speakers to hone their craft and share impactful stories that make a profound difference.

    We invite you to be part of this inspiring mission. By sponsoring our annual events, "Last Story Standing" (in January) and "Breaking Through Live” (in May), you’ll help amplify the voices of professional speakers, and in return, we'll shine a spotlight on your story.

    As a sponsor, your organization will receive:

    • Prominent recognition during our events
    • Exposure on our website and event promotions
    • Connection with our engaged audience of professional speakers and attendees

    Your sponsorship demonstrates a commitment to the art of storytelling and professional development, elevating your visibility and impact.

    How to Become a Sponsor
    Join us in making these events extraordinary. Full details are available here. Register now or contact Eliz Greene with questions.

    Thank you for supporting the power of storytelling and helping us amplify voices that make a difference!

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  • Virtual Speakers Development Lab

    • April 23, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    • via Zoom
    Register


    Join us as a speaker or come for the fun and gain some insights and tips as you watch others get coached by our established professional members.

    One of the most valuable services offered by NSA-WI is the Speakers Development Lab. All members -- from Past National Presidents and CPAEs to new candidate members -- are welcome to attend. The Lab operates much like a Hollywood “Actors Studio” where speakers, facilitators, seminar leaders, those who sell products or services through public presentations, etc. can go to try out new material, revise current material, practice delivery techniques, etc. 

    Our goal for the Speakers Lab is to take speakers, facilitators, teacher/leaders at their current level of skill, impact, fee level, etc., and help them move up to the next level. Both those speaking, and observers benefit from the Lab, and the net effect is to increase the skills and impact of each participant.

    Click here or more information.

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  • Breaking Through Live: An Evening of Courage, Laughter, and Life Lessons

    • May 15, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Madison Youth Arts’ Starlight Theater
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    Breaking Through Live: An Evening of Courage, Laughter, and Life Lessons

    Ready to be inspired, entertained, and uplifted? Breaking Through Live is your opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening of powerful storytelling and meaningful lessons. Join us as professional speakers from the National Speakers Association Wisconsin Chapter share captivating stories of resilience, humor, and life-changing moments.

    Breaking Through Live is not just another event. It's a unique experience that will leave you laughing, reflecting, and inspired to tackle your challenges with fresh perspective and purpose.

    Whether you’re seeking personal growth, practical insights, or simply an evening of heartfelt entertainment, this event is designed to ignite your potential and move you.

    Doors open at 5:30 pm. Seats are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of an extraordinary night that could spark your next breakthrough. Grab your ticket today and discover the courage, laughter, and lessons waiting for you!

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    • Established Member Program: Become the Speaker Everyone Wants to Book

      • June 02, 2025
      • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
      • Darcy Luoma’s House, 2753 Leo Mary Street, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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      Become the Speaker Everyone Wants to Book

      If your keynotes aren’t getting you more gigs, better leads, and bigger fees, it’s time to level up. Spend the day at this workshop for NSA Wisconsin established members, diving into what makes a speaker truly referable.

      9:30-10:00 am
      Networking and coffee

      Morning Session
      We’ll dissect The Referable Speaker by Andrew Davis—what it takes to be unforgettable, referable, and always in demand.

      Afternoon Session
      We’ll watch and break down Diana Kander’s jaw-dropping keynote from NSA Influence—then reverse-engineer what made it next-level good.

      Join Darcy Luoma, CSP and member of the NSA Million Dollar Speaker Group, along with other amazing established NSA WI members, at Darcy’s house for a day of connection, learning, growth, and mastery.

      Darcy is the author of Thoughtfully Fit®, and is a highly sought-after coach and consultant who has worked with more than 500 organizations in 48 industries to create high-performing people and teams. She balances running her thriving business with raising her two energetic teenage daughters.

      Key Objectives

      • Unpack the key principles of The Referable Speaker that make you stand out (and get referred!)
      • Analyze and learn from Diana Kander’s standout NSA Influence keynote
      • Discover the moments in a keynote that drive repeat bookings
      • Identify ways to craft/improve your own “referable speech”
      • Apply actionable strategies to get more leads and grow your speaking business
      • Leave with a clear next step to boost your platform and your paycheck

      Join us for a high-impact day of growth, insight, and inspiration.
      Be sure to grab your spot today! There are only 15 spots for this workshop.  

      Come Prepared
      To get the most out of this workshop and contribute to a highly impactful discussion, we recommend you read The Referable Speaker by Michael Port and Andrew Davis before attending.  

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    • Ruby Gala - NSA-WI 40th Anniversary Celebration

      • June 11, 2025
      • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
      • Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown, 231 N. Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703
      • 81
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      We’re celebrating 40 years of NSA-Wisconsin! Join current and former members and past presidents, and friends of NSA-WI as we gather to honor the legacy of the first chartered chapter of the National Speakers Association.

      Join us for cocktail hour, dinner, awards celebration, and special honor/recognition of former and current chapter leaders.

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