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The Professional Speaking Industry is

Changing Rapidly

and Dramatically

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Meeting professionals want more than great stories and exceptional platform skills. They seek industry experts who can share clear, practical wisdom from the stage.

NSA - Illinois
Professional speakers must be able to connect as easily and well with a virtual audience as they do in person.
NSA - Illinois
Audiences crave interaction and input. Weave engagement throughout your presentation to create an experience – or risk losing your audience’s attention and the chance for lasting impact.
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NSA Illinois – a community of caring, generous, and optimistic professional speakers just like you – is here to help you navigate these challenges and build a thriving business.

We are the state chapter of the National Speakers Association — and proud to be a Premier Chapter.

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"Thank you for yesterday...great program, venue, food, and networking. Please pass on my gratitude to your entire board. I like what all of you have been doing for and with the chapter. Just when I think it is great, it gets better!"
Kevin E. O'Connor CSP
Kevin E. O'Connor CSPProfessional Speaker & Executive Coach
“Lovin’ the connections, the learning, and the chance to keep sharpening my skills. Big fan! I’m proud to say I’m an NSA-IL member.”
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Martina MathisenStaff and Leadership Development Speaker
“This is my 36th year in business. I would not be where I am if it had not been for NSA and this chapter.”
Carl Huffman, CSP
Carl Huffman, CSPOwner, Huffman Enterprises, Inc.

NSA Illinois Connects You With the

Education, Experts, and
Peer Support

You Need to Thrive

NSA Illinois is the Illinois chapter of the National Speakers Association. We’re the voice of the speaking profession in Illinois and Chicagoland. More importantly, NSA Illinois is where you’ll find “your people.” People committed to serving others, making an impact, sharing their gifts – and helping their speaking “competitors” soar.

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