Tony Chatman

Cracking the Code: Recession Proof Your Business By Working With The Federal Government – Presented By Tony Chatman

Being a successful professional speaker means preparing for longevity. That means weathering the storms. If we’ve learned anything from a 2+ year disruption and possible upcoming recession, it’s that storms are a part of life. Successful speakers will need to find ways to recession-proof their businesses and to build during uncertain times.

Throughout the ups and downs of the economy, the U.S. federal marketplace has remained the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world and they’re always looking for speakers and trainers just like you. The federal government is one of the best ways to recession proof your speaking business.

Yet working with the federal government seems to be so shrouded in secrecy that many qualified speakers never pursue working with the government.

In this no B.S., no fluff session, we’ll walk through the “how’s” and “why’s” of working with the government, separating fact from fiction. We’ll then prepare you to strategically pursue government contracts and speaking engagements.

By coming to this session you’ll learn to:

• Understand what you need to get started working with the federal government.
• Strategically position your expertise within the Federal Government
• Convert your current non-federal marketing strategy into an effective federally strategy
• Bonus: Hacks and shortcuts to minimize the government’s built in competition.

Working with the federal government can not only recession proof your business, it be a lucrative addition to your business once you’ve cracked the code.

Meet Tony:

Tony Chatman fixes people problems. As a corporate relationship expert he works with federal agencies and corporations to transform dysfunctional relationships into dynamic teams. Tony is president of Chatman Enterprises Inc. N.O.A.A., Social Security Administration, The Secret Service, N.S.A (the other NSA) and other organizations, depend on Chatman Enterprises to help people reach new heights of effectiveness by understanding how to more effectively work together.

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Ditch the Doubt: Unleash Your Expertise and Wow Your Audience! – CSP Accelerator Presented By Maureen Zappala

Would it surprise you to learn that many professional speakers harbor a secret? Amid the applause and accolades, they’re wrestling with a nagging suspicion: ‘Am I really as knowledgeable as everyone thinks?’ This isn’t just jitters before stepping on stage; it’s the deep-seated drama of Impostor Syndrome. If that’s you, you’re in the right place!

This presentation will show you how to switch those doubtful thoughts from uninvited guests to champions of your success. You’ll explore the strategies of the ‘Fraud Free Framework’™ that will not just quiet your inner critic but amplify your inner expert, ensuring your confidence shines as brightly as your brilliance.

You’ll understand how to:
1. Recognize Impostor Syndrome and understand what it is and isn’t.
2. Rethink the thoughts that got you there.
3. Revise how to move through it so you can embrace your greatness, grow your business, and wow your audience.

Gear up for an engaging journey from feeling like a pretender to embracing your status as the go-to professional speaker where your expertise doesn’t just shine—it absolutely dazzles.

Meet Maureen
Maureen Zappala, an award -winning speaker, author and founder of High Altitude Strategies, shows successful high-performers how to overcome the hidden self-doubt of the Impostor Syndrome. A native of NYC, she has a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and she spent more than 13 years at NASA’s Lewis Research Center in Cleveland (now Glenn Research Center) conducting aircraft engine research. Yes, she’s a rocket scientist!

She became the youngest and first female manager of NASA’s Propulsion Systems Laboratory, a jet engine test facility. Despite stellar credentials and impressive accomplishments at NASA, the annoying Impostor Syndrome was her constant companion, causing her to think, “I’m not as smart as everyone thinks I am, and they’re going to figure it out!” This led to a passion for showing others how to silence those destructive voices that hinder success and create secret shame. Maureen teaches others to match their confidence to their competence so they have more influence. Audience members have called her strategies “gamechangers.” Her clients include AT&T, Merck, Freddie Mac, Boston Scientific, Rea & Associates, University of South Florida, and Parker Hannifin.

In 2009 and 2020, she was in the top 10 of 30,000 contestants in the Toastmaster International World Championship of Public Speaking contest. She is the author of 4 books, including “Pushing Your Envelope: How Smart People Defeat Self-Doubt and Live with Bold Enthusiasm.” She co-authored (with Jack Park) “Buckeye Reflections: Legendary Moments from Ohio State Football” (yes, she’s an Irish Buckeye!)

Her hobbies include fitness, college football, decorating, and sewing. After 35+ years in Cleveland, Ohio, Maureen moved to Las Vegas in 2019. She still can’t find her winter coat, and that’s just fine with her.