NSANZ Meetings, Events and Training for Speakers
NSANZ runs a variety of meetings, events and training for any professional
speakers who work on their own. NSANZ chapter meetings give speakers
the chance to come together, receive support, fellowship, and professional
development and mentoring.
NSANZ meetings and events include:
- Chapter Meetings
- Professional Development Series Training in the 8 Core Competencies of Professional Speaking
- Speakers’ Café sessions
- Australasian Convention organised by the NSAA, held in Australia
- NSAA events for experienced speakers
- Annual Awards Dinner
- NSANZ Executive Meetings
- The NSANZ AGM
Chapter Meetings
Chapter meetings are held monthly in Auckland and Christchurch. An
MC (a volunteer member) will run the meeting, which usually contains
one or two short presentations, and a keynote presentation by a professional
speaker.
- Auckland Chapter Meetings and events
- Christchurch Chapter Meetings and events
- Northland Meetings and Events
- Wellington Meetings and Events
Professional Development Speakers
Each year 8 seminars covering the 8 Core Competencies of Professional
Speaking will be run in Auckland and Christchurch. Auckland runs
two seminars on one Saturday each month from June-September. Christchurch
runs one seminar a month from March-October. More
information on the Professional Development Series >
Speakers’ Café sessions
Speakers Cafes are one-off sessions organised outside the regular meeting schedule.
They can be
- A presentation by a visiting professional speaker (usually open to non-members)
- A session focused on a particular skill-set (e.g. Master of Ceremonies) (may be open to non-members)
- A session where members present and receive feedback on their presentation (for members only)
If you have an idea for a speakers café, then contact a committee member
and volunteer to organise it.
National Speakers Association of Australia Convention and Events
The NSAA convention is held each year in March/April. Many New Zealand
speakers attend, and a Kiwi breakfast is held each year as part of the
event.
NSAA also holds its events in New Zealand, usually sessions for those
who hold the NSAA professional member designation or higher.
Annual Awards Dinner
The Auckland Chapter holds an Annual Awards Dinner to present the chapter
awards. It is usually held in December.
The Christchurch Chapter Awards are presented at the December chapter
meeting.
NSANZ Executive Meetings
The NSANZ Executive meets monthly by teleconference, usually on the
first or second Monday of the month at 7.30pm.
The NSANZ AGM
The NSANZ AGM is held annually usually on the first or second Monday
in August. It is usually held in Auckland, at the home of a committee
member. Any member may attend. Voting is by postal vote.
