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Auckland Chapter Newsletter - June 2008
A word from our President
Have you ever sat at the back of a conference
and graded the speaker?
As a trainer, I have had to try really hard to NOT compare and find
flaws in others. As a speaker, in my opinion, its just as important
to remember one small but important point taught to me years ago
by my friend and NSA member Amanda Fleming. Each of us is doing
the best we can with the resources we have – at any given moment.
This means that the speakers who don't meet your expectations as
audience may not yet be equipped with some skills and/or may not
realise what they don't know.
I have listened to a small number of speakers
who don't care if they are magical, inspiring, informative, entertaining
or whatever and notice its their ego they are uplifting rather
than the audience. But these are very few. The rest of us are on
a learning journey where the best teachers are the people in the
audience – and our colleagues in NSA.
Respect for each other is a free and unending
resource and I am glad that I see that quality exercised often
at NSA meetings and seminars. Its one of the reasons I continue
to stay a member and be proud of our association. While our audiences
do expect professionalism, quality, added value, inspiration, learning
and empowerment, if we do give the best we can - at any given moment,
we are an inspiring role model for our audience – and our colleagues
in NSA.
This Chapter meeting is our AGM and Passion Cafe – a
chance to spend quality structured time with our friends and colleagues
at NSA. An opportunity to reflect on what our passion is about,
how we make a difference and what form our business will take in
the future. I strongly urge you to attend. Quality networking at
its best.
We have received fabulous feedback from the Professional
Development Series where emerging and experienced speakers attend
because they are serious about their development. You can join
in at any time and fast track your knowledge.
This is my last Presidents word so its time to
say a heartfelt thank you to everyone in this Chapter for their
support, hard work and commitment to the Association. I have been
proud to call myself your President.
See you on the platforms of the world.
Warm regards
Linda
Linda Shaw
President NSANZ Akld Chapter
July Chapter Meeting
WELCOME TO THE PASSION CAFE! This is one of the
most important meetings of the year! Share your passion and inspiration
with your fellow members. Let us know what is important to you!
This is your chance to truly tell us what you would like to see
in the NSANZ Auckland meetings and events - your chance to make
the association what you would like it to be.
We also have our AGM (which is kept appropriately
brief) and elect the new committee. ARE YOU GOING TO BE ON THE
COMMITTEE? WHY NOT? To get the most out of your membership, get
involved and receive the rewards.
Tuesday 29th July
7pm for a 7.30pm start - to 9.30pm Waipuna Conference Centre
Members $30 – Guests $45
Prior registration
for this event is essential as numbers will be limited.
Please click here to book
your seat >
Bookings will close at 5pm Monday 28th July.
Other NSANZ Events
Are you thinking of going to the 2008
NSA Convention in New York?
August 2 - 5, 2008 New York, NY - stay at New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square. Early rate registration deadline: June 19 For more
information and online registration click
here.
International NSA Core Competencies
Programme. Ensure your
continuing professional development by undertaking the NSANZ
Auckland Chapter Professional Development Series 2008. A must
for all professional speakers, including aspiring professional
speakers. Click here for
full details and registration.
Other events of interest:
THRIVE NEW ZEALAND 08, on
at the Aotea Centre. Be inspired with Robyn Malcolm and Oscar
Kightley at New Zealand's premier business event. Find out
what it takes to reach the summit, test yourself against
the world's best and prepare for the global spotlight. Join
NZ's best for the day and take away what you need to succeed!
Click here for
more details.
It’s TIME! Train Inspire Motivate
Empower.
A new Convention where NSANZ Speakers give businesses an unrivalled
experience in creating success. Auckland Convention Centre at
THE EDGE®, 3rd October 2008. Speakers include John Shackleton,
Robyn Pearce, Debbie Mayo-Smith, Bill James, Maria Carlton, Allie
Mooney, Ann Andrews, Mike Handcock, Hannah Samuel and Linda Shaw.
Click
here for more information and add it to your newsletter information
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NSANZ Auckland acknowledges the continued support
of Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
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