NSA-IL Speaking Branding Style at Chicago Metropolitan Club

STYLE is Specific To Your Life and Essence. That's the message of Susan Mowder.

She gave a fabulous workshop at the special event sponsored by NSA-IL on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Metropolitan Club in downtown Chicago.

As the co-chair of the Special Event, I was delighted to experience Susan's professional approach. Not only did she show and tell, she also shared her insights and tips. The program was both interactive and informative. We truly laughed and learned as documented by the photos. Click here to see more pix.

You can sign up for her free Monthly Style Tips.

To book her service as a speaker or service, click here.

ABZee Tips: If branding is the message, the style of the messenger should match the message.

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Speakers and Meeting Planners

http://nsa-il.org/speaker-showcase.html 

Received an email from the NSA-IL office that the showcase is open to speakers. I am not in the program. However my schedule has changed and I plan to attend.

Deanne DeMarco a Generation expert organized the program. It would be an interesting experience.

ABZee Tip: Expert has the experience. The experience makes the expert. If you don't know where to begin with, anywhere is a good place to start.

Toastmasters International Division Winners from Windy City Club

2 members from Windy City Toastmaster Club #5283 won the SW Division Contest on April 23, 2011.

Joanne Telser - Frère was the winner for Table Topics.
Conor Cunneen won the first place for the International Speech.

On ward to the District level on May 13 and 14 at the District 30 Spring Conference.

If you are currently a member of the District 30 Toastmasters, your club due pays for the conference. You only pay for your own meals. Register on line and reserve your space for the fabulous free educational sessions.

ABZee Tips: Join Toastmaster International, the amazing global organization of communication training for everyday people. Meet people from all walks of life with the common goal of improving their speaking, listening and leadership skills.

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Chicago Meeting Planners Sampling NSA-IL Speakers

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Professional speakers come in all shapes and sizes with various experience and personalities. Meeting planners can have a free sampling of the speakers in Illinois area on April 28. Below is a press release I received from the networking expert, Lillian D. Bjorseth of Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.

Regret that I did not participate in this because there was a schedule conflict. Any way, the press release indicates that it is only open to the meeting planners and those who hire presenters. Now I understand why many speakers also operates a speakers bureau.

ABZee Tips: For professional speakers, play a meeting planner for a day.

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For Immediate Release

For more information contact
Sue Black
NSA-IL Executive Director
2306 Brookway 
Geneva, IL 60134

NSA-IL to Hold Speaker Showcase

(Geneva IL)  Meeting planners who want to get a taste of speakers before they hire them are invited to attend National Speakers Association-Illinois Chapter (NSA-IL) Speakers Showcase from 8 am – 12:30 pm April 28 at the Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Dr., 67th Floor, Chicago.

The event, which is co-sponsored by the Chicago Area Convention Bureau Satellite Offices, is open only to meeting planners and those who hire presenters. Attendance is free with registration before April 26, 2011. It is $25 at the door. For more details and to register, visit http://www.nsa-il.org/speaker-showcase-mp.html.

NSA-IL is the local chapter of NSA, the leading professional organization of experts in a variety of industries and disciplines who work with audiences as speakers, trainers, educators, humorists, motivators, consultants and authors. For more information about NSA-IL, contact Sue Black at 630-208-0776, sueblack@nsa-il.org or visit www.nsa-il.org.

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Lillian D. Bjorseth, president

Duoforce Enterprises, Inc.

Named 2009 Outstanding Chicago Speaker

2010 Member of the Year, National Speakers Assn-IL Chapter

Great Woman of the 21st Century 

http://www.lilliancommunicates.com/

http://www.greaterchicagonetworking.com/

Dress the Part for Facilitators, Presenters and Professional Speakers

Speakers tips and ideas to refine, enhance and brand their professional image

The best time to learn how to use chopsticks is before your food arrive. The best time to learn to dress well is before you need to be well dressed. The best time to learn from a style expert is on April 29 at the Chicago Metroplolitan Club.

 

As a co-chair along with William Mackay of the Speacl Event at NSA-IL, National Speakers Association Illinois Chapter, I would like to extend the invitation to everyone who needs to be in front of a group to speak, to show and to tell.

 

Registration

 

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NSA-IL April 2011 Special Event presents

Susan Mowder, The STYLE Principle 

 

Venue:  The Metropolitan Club

233 S. Wacker Drive, 67th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

Main Club Line: 312.876.3200

Friday, April 29, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

 

Purpose:    To provide speakers tips and ideas to refine, enhance and brand their professional image.

The program runs three hours and will include time for a short introduction, two breaks of 10 minutes each and a wrap-up.

Audience members will be encouraged to ask question.  However, the guest speaker will have the prerogative of entertaining questions throughout the body of the program or holding them until the end.

The guest speaker is encouraged to provide a hands-on demonstration using volunteer audience members.  For example, you may ask what type of image the audience volunteer is going after [e.g., mature look that conveys experience],  offer a critique of the volunteers style, describing what is or /is not working and what changes the audience volunteer could make to achieve the desired look. 

Suggested Topics/Activities for program inclusion:

Tips for speakers who want to look their best

 --Look like a million dollars on a speaker’s budget

 --Look more mature/Look younger

 --Look serious/Look less serious

 --Working with color

 --When traveling, how to dress

 --Looking good in any light: CFL blubs versus incandescent

 --To smile or not to smile

 

 Tips from the Image Expert

 --Getting the most for your money

--Best places to shop—retail/resale/outlet malls

--when to shop (seasonal sales)

--Dressing for comfort and style

--Dressing Do’s and Don’ts

--Suggested Readings/Web sites

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Registration

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Whole Brain Creativity on Water at Chicago World Creativity

Be more fun and be more creative.

Come out and visit some professional fun loving creative folks in your own Chicago community.

Sunday, April 17 from 2 to 5 pm

Celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Week in Chicago.

Girl Scout's Journey World
770 N. Halsted (Halsted & Chicago Ave.) Chicago, Illinois 60642

2 pm Door opens with multiple activities to choose from.

2:10 pm Test your Creativity on Water with your whole brain.
A hand-on activity guided by Amy Basic, an engineer, a professional artist, and a professional speaker on creativity. Also known as Amy Lee Segami, Amy is the artist who paints on water since 1989. She was featured on Wild Chicago.

3 pm What’s it like to be YOU?” (WILTBY) by Ben Hollis

8 time Emmy Award winning TV host of Wild Chicago will be interviewing attendees. Fun and entertaining.

"Why such short notice?" you ask. Spontaneousness and urgency. One of the key elements of being creative is how quick you react. I will say more at my session, Painting On Water™.

Space is limited. Help the party planners to stock up enough beer, wine and snacks for you, your friends and family. Sign up now. Let's play, laugh and learn together.

ChicagoCreativeCommunity.com

ABZ Tips
Innovation and creativity are all about your Conscious Reactivity. Improve your Cr8 factors will make you a better innovator and boost your creativity. ~ Segami.

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