Christine Cashen

The Lazy (Smart) Speakers Guide to Success!

Morning Session: You are missing out on EASY ways to get more business without spending a dime. Don’t miss this interactive session to discover things that you can be doing right now to rock your business. Christine is going to lay it on the line and share all her speaking secrets with you. You will walk away with usable tips for business that you can immediately implement.

Highlights

• Intro/Outro makeover 2.0 (yes, it is a brand-new formula!)
• The Fantastic 15: creating your speech in blocks
• Creating topic titles that entice meeting professionals
• Name it and claim it. Turning your ideas into “memorable moments”
• Humor helpers
• How to engage your audience before, during, and after the event

Afternoon Session:

In the afternoon, we will do a deep dive and strategy session for implementing the takeaways from the morning presentation.

Meet Christine:
Christine delivers a fast-paced, uproarious program brimming with memorable quips and relevant content that helps speakers take their businesses to the next level. She has spoken for over 20 years worldwide, is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), a CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame recipient, and a Certified Virtual Presenter.

Author of the award-winning books, THE GOOD STUFF and It’s YOUR Business, Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a master’s degree in Adult Education. In 2016, she was the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University.

Before embarking on her journey as a speaker, she worked as a university admissions officer, corporate trainer, and broadcaster. She is a mother of teenagers, wife of a “hottie engineer,” and an average golfer.

CSP Accelerator: Association of Talent Development (ATD) State of the Industry Panel

We are excited to host a panel of distinguished guests from the Association of Talent Development (ATD) Greater Las Vegas Chapter, who will be sharing the latest findings from the ATD 2022 State of the Industry report. This event will be a unique opportunity for you to gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in the talent development industry. With the growing importance of talent development in the workplace, this event promises to be both informative and inspiring. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry experts and fellow professionals and gain valuable knowledge that can help you drive success in your speaking business.

Panel Participants

Steve Hodgson, CPTD
President
American Payroll Association
Director of Learning & Development

Originally a member of the American Payroll Association, Steve Hodgson joined the APA staff in 2004. In February 2017, he earned the ATD designation now known as the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). No stranger to NSA, his first role was hiring professional speakers for APA conferences (ask Marilyn Sherman, Patricia Fripp, and many others!). As a result, he attended three NSA national conferences. Next, he spent 13 years as a full-time instructor, then moved into his current L&D role nearly three years ago. With a B.S. in Music Education, Steve was originally a music teacher over 35 years ago. Throughout several career changes – music, HR, payroll – training was his continuous focus. Now, he’s involved with payroll compliance, regulations, and leadership – not vocal ensembles and music theory!

Britne Jenke, CPTD
President-Elect
Aristocrat Technologies
Strategic Learning & Development Leader

Britne Jenke, CPTD, CPTM, SHRM-SCP, is a Learning & Development leader with over 15 years of experience designing, developing, and directing engaging and innovative learning solutions. With a background in web design and educational technology, Britne is passionate about accessibility, disability advocacy, and inclusive design. She has spent over 10 years in corporate L&D and has developed learning experiences across many global companies and industries. She holds several certifications such as Training Management (CPTM), Human Resources (SHRM-SCP), Talent Development (CPTD), Project Management (CAPM), Agile Project Management (PMI-ACP), Scrum Agile Framework (CSM), Agility in HR (ICP-AHR), Performance Consulting, Kirkpatrick Strategic Evaluation Planning, and Diversity & Inclusion. Britne was featured in 2021 on the Association for Talent Development (ATD)’s DEI podcast for her work in designing inclusive training, and was recognized in 2022 as a winner of the ATD Greater Las Vegas Tribute to Learning Award for learning project management.

Jeff Miller, CPTD
VP of Programming & Professional Development
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
Senior Principal Training Specialist

Jeff Miller is the Training Compliance Officer at the Nevada National Security Site, where he ensures the company’s training meets all applicable federal standards and regulations. He has two decades of both public and private sector experience in the Learning and Development Industry, with roles as a classroom facilitator, course developer, and curriculum manager. He received his BS and MS in Education, specializing in Workforce Education and Development, from Southern Illinois University, and in 2019, he earned the CPTD® (Certified Professional in Talent Development) from the Association for Talent Development.

Jen Flynn, SPHR
VP of Membership
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
Sr. Training Specialist

Jen Flynn is a vibrant, authentic talent and organizational development leader of leaders who cultivates high-performance teams and creates competitive, breakthrough strategies. I have extensive talent, learning, and organizational development experience with a variety of industries from insurance to gaming to retail, including four Fortune 500 companies (MetLife, Staples, LS&Co., & MGM Resorts). Her philosophy is that systems and organizations work best when their people are at their best. She builds strong, sustainable relationships to execute strategies that meet business results while engaging employees.

Sean McCray, CHE, CHIA, CGSP
Director of Community Relations & Strategic Partnerships
The International School of Hospitality (TISOH)
Associate Director of Academic Affairs

Sean McCray joined TISOH in 2014 to review, revise and update curriculum content in collaboration with instructors and industry professionals to ensure students learn the cutting-edge skills needed to launch or advance their careers in hospitality. In 2016, he was promoted to Associate Director to assist the school in achieving its strategic goals. He brings a wealth of experience in continuing and adult education from his time as Assistant Director of the Academic Advising and Retention Center at Western Kentucky University.