Welcome to the Virtual Vault

March 2022 Programs

March 22nd - Devin Henderson

I always enjoy my conversations with Devin Henderson.
This one is one of my all-time favorites!
We talk about overcoming setbacks, resilience, parenting, and his experience on America's Got Talent!

March 8th -Ed Rigsbee

Association Executives are finding new ways to overcome their organizations greatest challenges. Ed Rigsbee, CSP, CAE discusses
the impact of the last two years and strategies that leaders are embracing to lead the way to a new future.

February 2022 Programs

February 22nd - Jason Harris

We put our "exceptional accomplishments" on the wall -- but we don't frame and display our failures. We don't like to think about failing. However, the leaders that consistently get the best results and succeed when everything is in chaos are the ones who plan for and practice failure. I know - it sounds crazy; but
Lt. Col. Jason O. Harris says that the key to high performance and building a trust-driven team is to show them how to prepare for things to go wrong.

February 8th - Peter Stark

The challenges for leaders in 2022 will inevitably create some bumpy transitions and conflicts. Peter Stark, CSP, addresses the
essential responsibilities and tactics that leaders can use to build stronger teams, challenge the poor performers, and inspire momentum!

January 2022 Programs

January 25th - Stephen Tweed

Watch this program if you (or your customers/clients) are dealing with the challenges of: Recruiting and retention, Staying focused on your purpose, and Building a desirable team environment. Stephen Tweed, author of Conquering the Crisis, joins us for a discussion on his research on how leaders can lead the way to create a positive work culture.

January 18th - Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Liz Weber joins us to talk about what to do when your best goals and plans get disrupted. Do you have a strategy for that? Liz offers some practical advice on how to adjust and build momentum. She is a specialist in culture, change, and leadership.

January 11th - Barb Teicher, CSP

Global leadership and communication Speaker, and published author, Barbara Teicher, CSP shares her true story of a bicycling
adventure in the south of France that started in tragedy, ended in triumph, and the profound lessons it taught in Leadership,
Diversity, and the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

December 2021 Programs

December 14th - Mark LeBlanc, CSP

“In-person events” are beginning to return, but business advisor Mark LeBlanc has chosen to go “all-in” with a 100% virtual strategy! He believes that there is a new Marketplace Opportunity waiting to be discovered. Learn how he came to that decision, why he believes it is the right decision for his business, and listen in as
he gives us a behind-the-curtain look at his methodology for business growth.

November 2021 Programs

November 30th - Verl Workman, CSP

Verl Workman and his team decided to reject the trend of the “2020 Pivot” and developed a strategy that helped their business “bounce” forward into their best year ever! Find out in this interview how a commitment to 100% virtual service turned Workman Success Systems into a leader in the real estate industry.

November 23rd - BEST VIRTUAL TEAM MEETINGS: The Mini-Workshop

500+ professionals revealed in a recent study that their top THREE challenges of virtual meetings are:

• Meeting Fatigue,

• Lack of Personal Connection with teammates,

• Unproductive use of time during virtual meetings.

Leading (or hosting) meetings that are more engaging, community building, and productive is a high priority! You can be known on your team for having the Best Virtual Team Meetings!

Learn in this mini-workshop:

• Three “getting to know each other” team building ideas,

• a fun way to assign breakout rooms,

• and generate a list of best-practice techniques for virtual team meeting productivity.

November 16th - Dan Thurmon, CSP, NSA Speaker Hall of Fame

Discover in this program how Dan Thurmon, the founder and President of Motivation Works, Inc, has applied his methodology of Off Balance On Purpose to his business model during the pandemic. Learn how he uses virtual interactions to create engaging presentations for his clients. AND find out what Dan has learned from becoming a social media sensation with his teenage daughter, Maggie, and their TikTok videos.

June 2021 Programs

June 22nd - Eddie Turner, CSP

Forbes called Eddie Turner the preeminent authority on emerging leaders. He works as an executive coach for senior and emerging leaders. 
Eddie has appeared in national print, radio, and television media such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, and ABC.  Eddie is the author of
an international best-selling book, a C-Suite advisor, and C-Suite Radio host of the Keep Leading!® podcast,
which earned Apple Podcasts coveted New & Noteworthy designation.

June 15th - Roger Crawford, CSP, NSA Speaker Hall of Fame

You may have seen Roger Crawford interviewed on Good Morning America, CNBC, Monday Night Football, The Today Show, and many
other prominent television programs. He is the host of the weekly feature “Motivational Mondays with Roger Crawford,” which can be
seen worldwide on Tennis Channel. Roger has been profiled in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Men’s Fitness, Fast Company,
 Tennis Magazine, and an Emmy Award-winning NBC TV movie, “In a New Light,” was based upon Roger’s remarkable life story.

This episode provides some encouraging insights on how to adapt, innovate, and overcome obstacles!

June 8th - Lou Heckler, CSP, NSA Speaker Hall of Fame

Lou Heckler, CSP, brings to the VIP Exchange 15 years of on-air television experience and more than twice that number
in professional speaking. Host of his own television talk show, essayist for the national PBS show, “Nightly Business Report,”
and Hall-of-Fame professional speaker. He has traveled the globe, helping people more fully focus on the people side of business.
This is a refreshing conversation on keys for running a successful business and how that might have changed since COVID-19.

May 2021 Programs

May 25th - Joel Goldberg

Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Joel Goldberg joins the VIP Exchange to talk about business, baseball, and his new book!

May 18th - Carolyn Strauss, CSP

Carolyn Strauss, CSP, reveals how in this visual social media, instant gratification, sound-bite business environment,
it is crucial for us to know how to present on-camera. Video presentations including teleconferences, webinars, short explanatory
videos and even media interviews are an expected and powerful business medium. Discover how the tricks and tips of “live television”
can make your presentations outstanding!

In 1997 Carolyn launched The Carolyn Strauss Collection, a multi-million dollar apparel company that sold over
$160 Million over an 18 year period, exclusively available on the Home Shopping Network. She was a judge for the Miss America Pageant,
is the author of 5 books, and she believes that a good day contains chocolate! Join us for a very entertaining and informative session.

May 4th - Ed Rigsbee, CSP, CAE

Ed Rigsbee, (CSP) Certified Speaking Professional, (CAE) Certified Association Executive, is the ROI Guy.
He is recognized internationally for his expertise in the areas of non-profit organization member recruitment/retention
and strategic alliance development/implementation. He joins the VIP Exchange program with new insights on how
associations are creating greater value for their members during a time when meeting in person could not happen.

April 2021 Programs

April 27th - Barry Banther

Barry Banther, CSP brings a fresh perspective on leadership in a pandemic-era. He is the Chairman of the Board
for a national association, the Founder and Senior Partner of two professional services firms, and a Best Selling Author,
A Leader’s Gift – How to Earn the Right to Be Followed. Discover how he has been at the forefront of
leadership as the world shifted to virtual meetings and interaction

April 20th - Mary Kelly, CSP

From her days as a naval intelligence officer to her role as one of today’s most influential economists, Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly has
carved out an unforgettable career in leadership. Former chief of police, professor, realtor and HR Director – Mary
has spent over 25 years teaching and training more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel. Mary is now on a mission
to spread her message of success with audiences worldwide, sharing with them the secrets to being a true leader in today’s workplace.

April 13th. - John Ramstead, CSP

John Ramstead (a Navy combat fighter pilot, Fortune 500 manager and serial entrepreneur) brings a unique
point of view to our VIP Exchange discussion about leadership. He shares how his thinking was radically transformed following a
near-fatal horseback riding accident, and how his multi-year recovery process shaped his approach to life and leadership.

April 7th - David Newman, CSP

David Newman, CSP, is a nationally acclaimed marketing expert who works with C-suite leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who
want to unleash the power of speaking as the ultimate marketing strategy, personal brand builder, and 1-to-many sales platform.
David has presented to over 600 groups since 1992, including corporations, state and national associations and non-profit organizations.

March 2021 Programs

March 23rd - Jane Herlong, CSP

What does an entertainer, recording artist, and SiriusXM comedian do when all her live shows are canceled because of a pandemic?
How does she transition her unique brand of comedy and entertainment from stage to screen?
Jane Jenkins Herlong shares her experience and tells us about her experience of delivering a hybrid event.

March 16th - Ted Ma

It has been one entire year since most companies shifted to a work-from-home strategy.
What are leaders doing to help their teams be successful in the remote work scenario?
How are managers responding to the challenge of virtual supervision?

Join us in this episode to discover what professional leadership speaker Ted Ma has learned from
the company leaders he works with -- and how he has personally made the shift to bring the
highest level of impact for his clients.

March 2nd - Holly Hoffman, CSP

Tired of shelter-in-place, social distancing, and doing everything virtual? Then listen in as
Holly Hoffman shares about how she’s adapted the lessons learned from the reality TV show
SURVIVOR for today’s reality!

February 2021 Programs

February 23rd - Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP

How do you deal with uncertainty? Meridith reveals the lessons she's learned in leveraging virtual presentations
for business -- and we chat about her new book "THRIVE"!

February 16th - Thom Singer, CSP

Thom is an advisor to executives, a speaker, and a content creator. He is the host of the popular podcast, "Making Waves at C-Level"
and has just become the host for the National Speakers Association's new podcast "Speakernomics."
Discover why Thom thinks your people don't need one more poll! And what to do about
those people who don't want to turn on their camera.

February 9th - Crystal Washington, CSP

She is a technology strategist and is a certified futurist with expertise in taking the complex world of social media, apps,
and web topics and making them easy to understand.  Join us in this session as we discuss current trends,
tips to be relevant, and get her take on what's to come!

February 2nd - David Avrin, CSP

One of the most in-demand Customer Experience and Marketing Keynote Speakers and Consultants in the world
today, David Avrin delivers profound wisdom to clients and audiences around the world. David gives us a
behind-the-scenes look at how he has shifted to virtual presentations for his global business.

January 2021 Programs

January 26th - Laurie Guest, CSP

Learn how keeping things simple can make all the difference in your virtual presentations.
Laurie shares her “low tech” secret for making a high-impact connection with her audience.

DECEMBER 2020 PROGRAMS

December 8th - Future of Meetings Survey Results & Host/Co-host Tips

A quick overview of a Survey of Learning & Development Executives
and their take on the future of face-to-face meetings.
Bonus: Who has control? Host/Co-host Tips

December 1st - Guest: Rochelle Rice

Movement makes your virtual presentation memorable!
Professional Speaker and Dancer, Rochelle Rice, reveals simple
methods that make a big difference in your “virtual stage presence".”