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“ProTrack was amazing. I'm still digesting and working through all the information I received. I thought the best part was the opportunity to bond with my fellow ProTrackers, a bond that I believe will continue for many years to come. I thank all the amazing presenters who shared their expertise and experiences with us. It was incredibly valuable.”
—Larry Terkel, NSA Ohio Professional Member

“Developing and marketing a speaking business requires a lot of knowledge, skills, and resources. ProTrack nailed it with top speakers sharing their experience and expertise. It’s the fast track to being a pro.”
—Michael Brickey, Ph.D., NSA Ohio Apprentice Candidate

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ProTrack Class V beginning May 2010.

If you are interested in becoming a participant in ProTrack Class V, contact NSA Ohio at . You do not have to be a member of NSA Ohio to participate in this program.

ProTrack Ohio

WHAT IS IT?

Get ready to take a major leap in your business!

ProTrack is a tutorial program that helps people start a speaking business or take their current business to the next level. It provides a structured approach to professional development beyond NSA Ohio seminars, which are focused on our vision of advancing the art and value of experts who speak professionally. Designed around the National Speakers Association’s critical four (4) Professional Competencies, the sessions are instructed and facilitated by Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP), seasoned professionals who have achieved the highest earned NSA designation, and other proven experts in our chapter.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?

ProTrack sets a process in motion that creates a strong foundation for a speaker. It will give any aspiring or seasoned speaker a priceless opportunity to jump on a fast track of growth and development. If you’re serious about the speaking profession, this program will help you develop or perfect presentation and speaking business skills, provide professional and emotional support to help develop confidence and proficiency as a speaker, and supply a structure to optimize your long-term success.

The required tasks of the program are designed for learning and implementation that directly apply to speaking business success. Participants will engage themselves in learning through exploration of best practices and immediate application in their business for direct results. By accelerating their learning, participants who have been involved in chapter tutorial programs have become professional speakers sooner and have created businesses that have endured longer than those who have not chosen formal assistance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ProTrack is designed for developing speakers who wish to experience a major acceleration in their business as part-time or full-time professional speakers; for mid-level speakers who need knowledge in specific areas of the business to excel; and, for professional speakers who wish to take their current business to the next level.

Purpose. ProTrack is based on the philosophy of the National Speakers Association and in support of the dream of its founder, Cavett Robert, CSP, CPAE, who believed that guiding new and established speakers is the best way to enhance speaking and business skills. As Cavett would say, “As we raise the level of our own professionalism, we raise the level for the entire industry, thereby creating a bigger pie rather than scrambling for our piece of a smaller one.”

Administration, Monitoring and Support. The NSA Ohio community of Certified Speaking Professionals and other chosen experts will supply instruction, coaching, and support, while monitoring the participants’ progress.

Peer Camaraderie and Support. ProTrack is designed to foster professional fellowship and support, creating a strong sense of collegiality while learning with and from one another.

Professional Understanding. The facilitators understand the various skill levels of participating speakers, and the demands of participants’ possible full time jobs. Although all participants may be engaged in the same tasks, they may pursue them at levels appropriate to their current skill level.

Professionals Giving Back. As part of the commitment, participants are encouraged to contribute their strengths to the chapter. This may be done in a variety of ways, such as contributing on a committee, project, or task force.

Financial investment. The financial investment for ProTrack is $1,700 – an initial $425 non-refundable deposit and 8 monthly installments of $159.38, or enjoy a 15% discount if paid in full prior to commencing the program (over $250 savings!).

Logistics.This is an 8-month instructional program that includes the competency instructional sessions, presentation assessment workshops, homework reviews and coaching. You will go through a pre-program interview with ProTrack managers prior to being accepted into the program. Only 25 maximum positions are available per Class.

Interested? ProTrack Class V beginning May 2010.

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If you are interested in becoming a participant in ProTrack Class V, contact NSA Ohio toll free at 866-900-6446 or . You do not have to be a member of NSA Ohio to participate in this program.