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- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: 10/14/2016
- Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
NNBA Pre-Conference – Speak for Fun and Profit
Speak for Fun & Profit by Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP®

Donna Cardillo
Yes, speaking in public can be enjoyable and profitable on many levels when you learn and master the art, science, and business of professional speaking.
Attend this energizing, fun, and info packed program and tap into the wisdom, experience, and enthusiasm of an international keynote speaker, trainer, retreat and seminar leader. You’re guaranteed to leave with an increased sense of confidence, know-how, and motivation to speak for fun and profit as well as the tools to make that happen.
Whether simply looking to improve your platform skills, seeking more effective ways to market your business or service, or eager to launch/expand your own speaking business, this workshop is for you!
Participants will learn how to:
- Market yourself as a (higher) paid speaker
- Build a powerful speaker’s platform
- Set fees
- Dramatically improve your speaking skills
- Get the audience on your side before your presentation even starts
- Create a professional speaker’s toolkit
Donna Cardillo, RN, CSP is The Inspiration Nurse. She is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, humor, and solid content and has been referred to as a positive force of nature who lights a path for others to follow. She is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com and the original “Dear Donna” columnist at Nurse.com.
Donna travels the world inspiring and empowering women and healthcare professionals to move beyond fear and live and work to their highest potential. She does that as a keynote speaker, columnist, author, and cut-up. She holds the coveted Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned international recognition for professional speakers. Only 10% of all speakers hold this designation. She is one of only 20 nurses in the world with this credential.
Donna has twice been named NJ Business Woman of the Year and has also received the coveted Athena Award, a national leadership award for women. Donna was designated a Diva in Nursing by the Institute for Nursing in NJ for outstanding achievements and excellence in practice. She has also been named one of 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ.
Donna is author of the books, Falling Together–How to Find Balance, Joy and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart, Your First Year as a Nurse – Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional, The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses – Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career, and A Day Book for Beginning Nurses.
Donna is a founding member and past president of the NJ Chapters of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
Cost:
- $179.00 for non-members
- $129.00 for NNBA members