Designed Intentionally
ProSpeaker Academy has been designed with you who are ready to take your speaking to a new professional level in mind. This program provides in-depth material, immersive work, and proven to be the boost an emerging speaker needs to understand and navigate this world of professional speaking successfully.
STRATEGY
BRANDING
Designing your unique approach that stands out and keeps you top-of-mind
CRAFTING
Refining your stage presence and presentation to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Helping you define your core messaging and how you will deliver that to your clients and audiences.
Launch Your Speaking Business with our ProSpeaker Academy
ProSpeaker Academy is designed to help aspiring and emerging speakers build a strong foundation for a successful speaking business.
Program Benefits Include:
✅ 10 Virtual Training & Coaching Sessions
Learn the fundamentals of the speaking industry, including marketing, brand positioning, sales, and business operations.
✅ Expert Guidance & Personalized Support
Receive coaching and practical insights to help you confidently grow your speaking business.
✅ Professional Speaker Showcase
Cap off the program by delivering a speech on stage at Showcase, professionally recorded with video you can use to market your business.
✅ Build Your Speaking Brand
Develop the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to attract opportunities and clients.
✅ Complimentary Admission to Encore Gala
Celebrate your progress and connect with professional speakers at NSA Kentucky's annual Encore Gala.
What you'll experience
The faculty features dedicated, accomplished professionals who make all or part of their living as professional speakers. You’ll learn the speaking business from the inside out from professionals who have spoken to audiences all around the globe.
This live remote program includes 10 sessions on every aspect of your speaking business.
-
Academy Orientation and Professional Awareness
-
Topic Development
-
Authorship & Product Development
-
Crafting a Professional Speaker Bio & Introduction
-
Stagecraft & Messaging
-
Storytelling Like a Pro
-
Branding & Marketing
-
Sales & Business Management
-
Individualized Coaching & Feedback
-
LIVE Presentation Showcase that includes professional video
Timeline
Whether you're getting started, shifting your career to add more speaking, or growing your speaking business, we guarantee you'll find value in this program. Virtual sessions start in November and the LIVE performance Showcase tops-off the ProSpeaker Academy in April.
Sessions will be held on the following Thursday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET.
-
November 2026
-
November 2026
-
December 2026
-
December 2026
-
January 2027
-
January 2027
-
February 2027
-
February 2027
-
March 2027
-
March 2027
-
April 2027
-
April 2027
-
April 2027 Showcase 9am to noon in Louisville, KY
Watch The Info Session Replay
FREE NSA KY MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
Included in your Pro Speaker Academy course is ONE YEAR of NSA KY Membership. Our Chapter is a collective of professional orators, emerging speakers and everyone in between. We serve individuals engaged in speaking, coaching, training, and consulting businesses.
NSA KY offers a variety of benefits and opportunities to our members:
✅ Exclusive Access to the NSA Kentucky Programming Vault
Learn from past guest speakers and industry experts with on-demand access to recorded programs.
✅ Members-Only WhatsApp Community
Connect with fellow speakers, ask questions, share opportunities, and exchange ideas in real time.
✅ Free Monthly Masterclasses
Attend live hybrid training sessions featuring insights, strategies, and best practices from experienced professionals.
✅ Speaker Sandbox Events
Test new content, practice presentations, and receive valuable feedback from supportive peers.
✅ Speaker Directory Listing
Showcase your expertise through a professional profile on the NSA Kentucky website, making it easier for potential clients to find and connect with you.
✅ A Community That Helps You Grow
Build relationships with speakers who understand your challenges, celebrate your wins, and help you move your business forward.