How to Lead Without Apologizing

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Kathi Kulesza and asks her what is her expertise. Kathi encourages women to take-action to become known in your area of expertise. Kathi Kulesza, is a board member of the National Speaker’s Association (NSA) of Las Vegas and she will explain what it took for her to become a public speaker and known as the …

How to Grow Your Business – Even During a Pandemic

WOW! This month’s NSA LV chapter meeting was held at the Wildhorse Golf Club, and was attended by both live and virtual participants. I asked people to share 1 to 4 words to describe October’s NSA-LV Chapter monthly meeting, and the most prevalent word that was mentioned was, “WOW!” “I can’t believe we just got for free what others pay thousands and …

Notes from the NSA Chapter Meeting & CSP Panel Discussion

WHAT DID YOU MISS? Our NSA Las Vegas monthly chapter meetings continue to increase in value and practicality. We are 7 months into this pandemic, and a majority of people in our world and in the speaking industry have been devastated by the loss of customers, revenue and market venues that no longer exist. Fear, doubt and isolation are destroying …

Darren LaCroix Shares Insights on Upgrading His Home Studio

This month we are learning how Darren LaCroix is upgrading his home office (studio). Darren was a real-life underdog who proved that with persistence and resilience you can become a successful speaker, coach, and expert. Darren had a slight head start in the new online-only environment we have found ourselves in. He offers his programs to both live and virtual …

NSA Las Vegas 2020 March Recap

It’s March of 2020 and many of us have chosen to self-quarantine to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. It’s a scary time for us as individuals, speakers, and as a part of humanity. Don’t worry, if you’re expecting me to get super serious here, you certainly haven’t been reading these recaps. Let’s be honest. You’re probably in your pajamas …

NSA February 2020 Recap

The February meeting of the National Speakers Association’s Las Vegas Chapter is now in the history books. Our new location at The Wildhorse Golf Club was perfect… though I saw no horses… certainly none playing golf. We began the morning with a charades-esque exercise led by our president, John Polish. Directions weren’t followed exactly and it didn’t go so well. …

NSA Las Vegas January 2020 Recap

We had a lean but mighty January meeting of the NSA Las Vegas. Thankfully, when our members don’t make it, it’s usually because they’re jetting around the globe inspiring audiences. Those of us that attended were treated to an amazing, ah-ha filled event. It takes a strong person to fill Marvelless Mark’s shoes (are those alligator!?!), and we had just …