So what are some of the benefits of membership in PSASA?
- Membership in a local Chapter at no extra cost (as chapters are formed)
- Increased profile through the NSASA website
- Membership in the International Federation of Professional Speakers (IFPS) at no extra cost – which in itself offers a host of benefits, like eligibility to attend conventions hosted by affiliated Speakers Associations around the globe
- The opportunity to meet the requirements for your Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation - you must be a member of NSASA in order to make application
- Professional and business development at meetings, networking groups and the conventions
- Networking with experts who speak professionally
- A Community of Support - not just "how to's" but also fellowship and fun with those who understand the business
- Mentorship programs for developing speakers
- Educational Publications
- Help with developing the eight professional competencies for professional speaking.
- Professional membership of an organisation with a clear code of professional ethics.
The monthly Professional Speaker magazine from the National Speakers Association (NSA, USA), features the latest tips and trends on:
- speaking
- training and facilitating
- professional relationships
- keynoting
- marketing
- sales
- technology
- business management
- topic development
- humour
- platform skills
- developing products
In addition, Voices of Experience, a monthly audiocassette, features interviews with the masters of the speaking business worldwide. These publications are mailed 10 times per year and are received by all members (4 times a year until we have 150 members).
These are some of the many benefits of membership.
Complete an application form to join now
Talk to a member of NSASA and discuss the advantages of being a part of an organisation that is dedicated to building the profile and professionalism of its members. Join us as one of the "experts who speak professionally" in South Africa.
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