KEYNOTE SPEAKER ASSOCIATIONS TO WATCH

23 Dec KEYNOTE SPEAKER ASSOCIATIONS TO WATCH

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Keynote speakers join professional associations for several reasons:

  1. Networking & Opportunities: Associations provide access to a network of meeting planners, speakers bureaus, and conferences that could potentially hire them for keynote speeches. Theexposure leads to more paid gig opportunities.
  2. Credibility & Promotion: Membership lends more credibility which allows speakers to command higher fees. Associations also promote and recommend their vetted speakers. Pro endorsement makes them more hirable.
  3. Education & Training: Many associations offer training programs, workshops, online resources and mentoring to help members improve their public speaking craft and business operations. Access to the latest research and best practices keeps skills sharp.
  4. Peer Collaboration: Connecting with fellow professional speakers allows for sharing advice, experiences and best practices. Communities of practice share intelligence on speechwriting, marketing, technology use, revenue sources and negotiating contracts.
  5. Industry Advocacy: Associations work to advance the professional interests of speakers at conference industry events and with meeting planner groups. They promote the value of professional speakers over just subject matter experts.

 

By leveraging these benefits, belonging to a prominent speaker association helps keynoters boost their visibility, development and career progress through access to opportunities, people, knowledge and advocacy in one integrated community. Let’s review several keynote speaker associations you might join with a brief description of each:

 

  1. National Speakers Association (NSA) – The largest and oldest professional speakers association. Offers education, resources and networking for speakers internationally.
  2. Global Speakers Federation (GSF) – An association of speaker associations globally. Brings together national speaker associations to set professional standards.
  3. International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) – Association to support speakers bureaus. Offers events, education and resources for member bureaus.
  4. International Women’s Leadership Association – Association for women speakers to network and build leadership skills. Provides training, mentorship and promotion.
  5. The Speakers Academy – Provides education and accreditation for professional speakers. Offers speaker training programs, events and continuing education. Known for a rigorous certification process.

 

The list includes some of largest and most well-known associations for professional keynote and public speakers globally. Organizations offer a range of benefits from networking to education to promoting speakers in the industry. Drop us a line to find out more on other specifics on what each provides to members or the speaking profession.