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National Speakers Association Convention

Over the weekend, I attended the National Speakers Association Convention. I know what you're thinking - "Speakers conference, was anyone listening??". Seriously though, speakers, trainers and authors come from all over Australia to attend the convention and learn about the new trends in the speaking industry.

You can check out the National Speakers Association website at http://www.nationalspeakers.asn.au/



At this convention, I was awarded my Professional Member accreditation. Below is a photo of me with the 2007 - 2008 National President, Rodney Marks. Professional accreditation is a means of recognising on-going development as a speaker. Two areas are recognised - the ability to command the attention of an audience as a speaker and the skills and knowledge of running a speaking business.


I also presented my report as the 2007 Kerrie Nairn Scholar. This is a that provides monetary support to further a public speaker’s skill and knowledge in public speaking.

The winner of The Kerrie Nairn Scholarship is selected for their ability to:
(a) be an outstanding ambassador for NSAA (b) assist senior school students to enhance their public speaking skills for effective participation in our democracy (c) contribute to and strengthen the speaking industry going forward(d) personally and professionally develop and grow as a result of this Scholarship.

posted by Alicia Curtis @ 10:16 AM