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NSA Northwest Speaker Showcase

 

Imagine YOU on this stage!

 

 

🎤 Introducing the NSA Northwest Speaker Showcase🎤

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024 
Program Dates: January 11, 2024 – March 27, 2025 (split into 2 distinct levels) 
Location: Seattle, WA + Some Virtual Components

 
Are you ready to amplify your voice and shine on stage?


The NSA Northwest Speaker Showcase is your gateway to speaker mastery, professional growth, and real opportunities to book paid speaking gigs. Whether you're an experienced speaker looking to refine your craft or emerging talent seeking breakthrough moments, this is the ultimate stage to accelerate your career.
 
Why Join?
This exclusive NSA Northwest program is more than just a speaker showcase. It’s your chance to:

  • Master your speaking skills through professional speaker coaching
  • Receive professionally produced videos and photos
  • Gain insightful feedback from expert speakers and meeting professionals
  • Network and connect with meeting professionals, opening the doors to paid speaking opportunities

Your application + payment guarantees a spot in Level 1, where you’ll take the stage at the Broadway Performance Hall on March 15, 2025, where you will receive expert feedback, and gain professional video footage and photos. Select individuals will advance to Level 2 for exclusive opportunities at the NW Event Show on March 26-27, 2025. Keep reading for all the pertinent details...



Speaker Showcase #1 - Momentum Level 
Dates: January 11 – March 15, 2025

What You’ll Receive: 

  • 3 group speaker coaching sessions led by expert speakers to sharpen the content of a 7 min speech and hone your stagecraft.
  • A guaranteed spot in the Level 1 Speaker Showcase, performing in front of a live audience at the Broadway Performance Hall, and receive feedback from Expert Speakers + NW Event Show judges. 
  • Professional 4-camera video footage sponsored by John Chen and Engaging Meetings.
  • Professional photos to build your speaker portfolio.
  • The opportunity to be selected for a live speaking slot at the NW Event Show—an industry-renowned platform with limited spots.
  • Fun, growth, and bonding with the NSA Northwest community, with a focus on networking, mentorship, and peer support.
  • March 15 - Speaker Showcase @ Broadway Performance Hall 

Speaker Showcase #2 - Pinnacle Level
Dates: March 16 – March 27, 2025


For those who progress to Level 2, you will receive an opportunity to perform at the prestigious NW Event Show and take your speaking career to the next level.

What You’ll Receive:

  • 2 additional coaching sessions led by expert speakers to continuously refine the content of your 7 min speech and optimize your stagecraft further
  • Additional professional video and photos captured live on stage at the NW Event Show
  • Access to exclusive networking opportunities with meeting professionals
  • The chance to earn leads from top meeting professionals looking to book their next speaker


Program Pricing

Momentum Level 1 Pricing:  

  • NSA NW Members: $750  
  • Non-NSA NW Members: $900  

If not already an NSA Northwest member, we highly recommend joining our chapter. Your investment of $149 unlocks exclusive access to NSANW benefits, including our video vault of all past events, free virtual deep dives, and discounts on our quarterly confabs (in-person and virtual options available).

Click here to learn more about membership
 

Level 2 Pricing (if selected for the NW Event Show): 

  • NSA NW Members: $750 
  • Non-NSA NW Members: $900   

Level 2 payment is due by March 17; incomplete payment will result in alternate selection. 
 
Important Program Dates: 
Level 1 - January 11 – March 15, 2025

  • Program Kickoff - January 11, 2025 - 9:00-2:00pm - Seattle (In-Person) 
  • Speaker Coaching - January 11 - March 14, 2025 - TBD by Coach (In-Person or Virtual) 
  • Speaker Showcase #1 = March 15, 2025 - Broadway Performance Hall (In Person) 

Level 2 - March 15 – March 27, 2025

  • Speaker Coaching - March 16 - March 25, 2025 - TBD by Coach (In-Person or Virtual) 
  • Speaker Showcase #2 = March 26-27, 2025 @ Northwest Event Show, Seattle Convention Center (In Person)

Speaker Coaches

   Denise Gabel"

The “Can-do-ologist”

Inspiring people to see life through the lens of "can
Founder, Author, Professional Speaker, and Mentor on the Power of Change

  John Chen, CSP

President of NSANW 

Producer, Emcee, Speaker
Engaging Virtual Meetings

Engaging Virtual & Hybrid 
Production Sponsor for NSANW Speaker Showcase Level 1 + 2 😎🎧🎵

   Erin Loman Jeck

TedX Speaker Coach

CEO of Transformational Speakers Agency
Executive Communication Consultant

   Don Crawley, CSP

Customer Service Expert
Author, Speaker, Trainer, Blogger, Musician, Coonhound 🐶Human, Author of The Compassionate Geek



 



MASTERCLASS OFFERINGS


Bill Stainton, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker + 29-time Emmy Award Winner 


Your Path to Bookings: Keynote + Demo Video Secrets
Bill will reveal the must-have elements for an effective demo video that gets you noticed and hired. Learn how to craft keynote presentations of varying lengths—from a full 90-minute session to a powerful 7-minute showcase tailored specifically for a video showcase.

Discover how to hone your message, highlight your wow-factor, and position yourself as the ideal choice for meeting professionals.

 


Erin Loman Jeck

TedX Speaker Coach  


Engage, Inspire, Get Hired: A Masterclass in Speaker Excellence

TedX Coach, Erin Loman Jeck, will share her expert insights on owning the stage, connecting with audiences, and leveraging your non-verbal and tonal presence. 

Maximize your potential as a sought-after speaker!


 



Speaker Showcase Judges

Just to name a few...
More Speaker Showcase judges, including meeting professionals, will be announced after the program kickoff. 

   

Brian Walter, Hall of Fame Speaker

Communications Consultant/Corporate Humorist/Extreme Emcee

   Anna Liotta, Hall of Fame Speaker

Elevating Global Leaders' Ability to Unlock the Collective Generational Wisdom




Questions? Please reach out!

 

Sonja Price, MA

Speaker Showcase Program Emcee
Executive Agent + Thought Leader Branding Expert
sonja@infiniteleaders.co




Important:
Don't wait to register.
We anticipate this program will sell out quickly!


The NSA Northwest Speaker Showcase offers unparalleled value! 


The professional coaching, videos, and photos you’ll receive will serve as game changers for your speaking career, elevating your stage presence, enhancing your speaker portfolio, and giving you the tools to confidently command any audience.

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just beginning to amplify your voice, this is your chance to build lasting connections, sharpen your skills, and step into the spotlight with authority.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive NSA Northwest opportunity to invest in your future success!

Your Application and Level 1 Payment are due by December 20, 2024 (or until sold out)—secure your spot now!

Your registration is not complete until you submit both your Application and payment.
Space is limited and registration is available on a first come, first serve basis. 

We expect this event to sell out quickly.

TAKE ACTION NOW! 


 

Contact Us
2442 NW Market Street
Unit #1057
Seattle, WA 98107
nwadmin@nsanorthwest.org


NSA Northwest is a legal entity separate and distinct from NSA and is not entitled to act on behalf of or to bind NSA, contractually or otherwise.