The National Speakers Association
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The National Speakers Association
The National Speakers Association (NSA) is a not- for-profit association with more than three thousand professional speakers as members. Founded in 1973, NSA is the leading organization for professional speakers. NSA offers the highly acclaimed Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) certification, online education programs, Speaker magazine, Voices of Experience audio publications, conferences, research, and networking opportunities. NSA is also a member of the Global Speakers Federation.
With specific, practical advice from thirty high-level speaking professionals, Paid to Speak offers a wealth of information from a variety of perspectives for any speaker trying to make it in this highly competitive industry. Past presidents of National Speakers Association (NSA), renowned authors, and experts who have built hugely successful careers as speakers present skills, techniques, and business tools guaranteed to improve a speaker’s effectiveness and bottom line.
The chapters are organized by the four competency areas necessary to develop a professional speaking career:
The chapters are organized by the four competency areas necessary to develop a professional speaking career:
- Eloquence, including compelling body language and effective storytelling
- Enterprise, including how to turn presentations into additional income
- Expertise, including licensing one’s material and starting a blog
- Ethics, including how to avoid copyright infringement

