NSA Las Vegas Speaker Academy Graduation Featuring Opening Keynote by Michelle Villalobos

Join us for one of the most inspiring events of the year — our Speaker Academy Graduation Celebration.

This special event honors the growth, courage, and commitment of our Academy graduates as they take the stage to showcase their work. It’s a powerful reminder of what happens when speakers commit to refining their craft and elevating their message.

Opening Keynote with Michelle Villalobos 

But I Want To Fly! — The Invisible Strategy Every Speaker Needs For Takeoff

There’s a powerful dimension of speaking that goes beyond content, stories, and delivery: your energy. Not your energy level, but the signal you bring into every room before you say a word. Through story, science, and a live telling of But I Want To Fly!, Michelle Villalobos, CSP reveals why energy is more than a vibe—it’s a strategy—and how to create a presence that audiences can feel, trust, and follow.

You’ll learn:

• The science of how your emotional state shapes your audience's experience 
• A science-backed practice to shift your state in minutes – usable with any audience
• Practice elevating your pre-stage energy so you walk on already coherent
• How to read and lift a flat or resistant room
• What to do when you're depleted, nervous, or the audience energy just "isn't there"

Michelle Villalobos, MBA, CSP is a business alignment strategist who for 18 years has helped leaders align what they do with who they truly are so they can grow their impact without burning out. She has delivered programs for brands like American Express, Bacardi, and Audi, has been featured in outlets including Forbes and Fortune, and currently serves on the National Speakers Association’s national board.