FastTrack Speakers Academy
Fast Track 2011-2012
Professional Speakers School
Sponsored by NSA New England
Get on Track with Fast Track
Do you hear the world of Professional Speaking calling “All Aboard” but you are unsure of which train to board, or where your final destination will be?
Do you have a desire and passion, but need a track to run on to succeed?
Have you already experienced speaking success, but is seems that lately your speaking career has stalled?
Are you finally ready to begin the journey to professional success, and ready to jump on board?
The train is leaving the station…time to learn more and register!
Perhaps this intensive, hands-on training program is just what you need.
Designed to give you all the tools, information, guidance and inspiration to achieve a satisfying and highly successful career, Fast Track 2011-2012 will offer a unique opportunity for those who dare to commit themselves to excellence.
Program includes:
Sixteen 3-hour classes focusing on all the elements of the speaking profession.
Fifteen hours of professional coaching (broken down to two ½ hour sessions per month)
Graduation – Presentation Skills Coaching – All Handouts and Materials and oh yes – FUN!!!
Our facilitators have a combined total experience of over 50 years in the professional speaking industry. They share their knowledge of what works, what doesn’t and will push you to succeed in this wondrous and sometimes very difficult industry.
When and Where
Starting October 5, 2011 and follows a schedule of the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month through May 2012.
Clark University, Framingham, MA
Agenda
6:00 p.m. Facilitated Networking & Discussion
6:30 p.m. Instruction & Group Activities
7:15 p.m. Break
7:30 p.m. Instruction & Group Activities
9:00 p.m. Adjourn
October 5, 2011
Planning Your Fast Track (facilitated discussion – topics for February & March Sessions)
Empowered Action Planning for Your Speaking Business
October 19, 2011
What’s Your Topic?
November 2, 2011
Getting to the 6 Figure Income
November 16, 2011
Getting Yourself Published
• In trades blogs, columns, books
• Finding the time
• Get syndicated
• Self vs. Traditional Publishing
December 7, 2011
Developing Your Speaking Skills
December 21, 2011
Reality Check (a facilitated discussion evaluating participant satisfaction)
Students video presentation for feedback & use in marketing
January 4, 2012
“Social Media For Speakers”
Learn social media techniques to get speaking gigs. Including:
• Promote yourself thru YouTube
• Find people in Twitter that are looking for speakers
• Use LinkedIn to find new gigs
January 18, 2012
Group Discussion & Recap of Previous Session
February 1, 2012
Group Discussion & Recap of Previous Session
February 15, 2012
Group Discussion & Recap of Previous Session
March 7, 2012
Group Discussion & Recap of Previous Session
March 21, 2011
Group Discussion & Recap of Previous Session
April 4, 2012
Video Feedback
April 18, 2012
Book Publishing Boot Camp
May 2, 2012
Using Green Screen Video Techniques
Participants Video 5 Minute Presentation
May 16, 2012
Final Session
Investment
$750 members NSA paid in full by 9/15
$500 Fast Track Alumni paid in full by 9/15
$1,300 Toastmasters paid in full by 9/15
$1,400 Non-members paid in full by 9/15
$1,400 Toastmasters paid in full by 10/1
$1,500 Non-members paid in full by 10/1
** Payment plans are available (with a small administration fee), so please do not let financial issues stand in the way of achieving your dreams. We are here to help. Call us – let’s talk.
For more information Contact Susan Gunther at 603-286-3534.
