WELCOME TO

THE SPEAKERS ACADEMY

Do you have the desire to

make a difference in someone’s life?

Do you have the desire to

make a difference in YOUR life?

Do you want to become a 

successful business owner?

OUR ACADEMY IS HYBRID THIS YEAR AND MEETS ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

excluding December and July

Your Investment of $1,795 Includes:

* Morning Hybrid Chapter meetings from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

* A combination of Hybrid and/or Virtual Academy-Only sessions from 1:30-5:00 p.m.

* Monthly Implementation Labs to allow you time to dive more deeply into the topics

and work on your  own business

* Mentor

* Accountability Partner

* Academy’s Got Talent Virtual Showcase

* Individual Feedback

* Technology updates and guidance

* Coaching on social media trends

* Experienced Faculty and Guest Speakers

* Industry Updates on Trends and Challenges

* NOTE: If Within 2 weeks after you attend the first

Monthly Academy Session, if this is not

a fit for you, discuss with Academy Dean(s).

THE SPEAKERS ACADEMY

is a program designed to offer Entrepreneurs a set of skills, strategies, and resources which are needed to become successful professional speakers, trainers, coaches, consultants and authors. Potential participants are those who desire to earn all or a

significant portion of their income through their businesses.

The curriculum comprises ten modules developed by a blue ribbon panel of the most successful NSA members from across the country. We tap into the resources of our chapter and the national organization by having different professionals deliver each module. Implementation Labs bring in cutting edge content and speakers.

THE 10 MODULES ARE:

Introductory Module

Professional Awareness

Topic Development

Platform Mechanics

Presenting and Performing

Authorship & Product Development

Sales and Marketing

Managing the Business

Professional Relationships

Speaking Skills, putting it all together

WHAT IS INVOLVED

Workbook will be provided. The content of each session combines the respective NSA material with the particular skills and experiences of that month’s presenter(s) who has been chosen for his/her expertise. The presentation order of the modules may be changed to meet the needs of the participants. In order to graduate from Speakers Academy, participants must attend 8 of the 10 sessions. If you miss 3, then you’d make it up the following year to graduate later.

  • Chart your own course for speaking success based on your unique goals and aspirations.

  • Develop the core competencies needed to be a successful professional speaker, trainer, consultant or coach.

  • Gain powerful and practical insights from professional speakers who are practicing what you are learning.

  • Learn how to adapt your speaking skills to the strong currents of change dominating the speaking and training environment.

  • Build lasting relationships with other Academy attendees, NSA Chapter members,

    and guest speakers.

If you have any questions about the Academy, please contact our Academy Co-Deans, Sandy Geroux, MS, CSP ([email protected]) or Joyce Wietrecki, MA ([email protected])

OUR SPEAKERS ACADEMY CO-DEANS

Joyce Wietrecki, M.A.

Joyce Wietrecki, M.A. is a leadership speaker, certified coach, and talent development expert with over 30 years of experience helping leaders unlock peak performance. She has partnered with Fortune 500 companies—including Walgreens, Reynolds Consumer Products, and Kraft Heinz—to elevate leadership effectiveness, align talent strategy, and build high-performing teams.

Today, Joyce focuses on empowering mid-sized companies to transform managers into extraordinary leaders. Through Wietrecki Consulting & Associates, she delivers customized leadership development, executive coaching, and team performance solutions that close critical skill gaps and drive business results.

Sandy Geroux, M.S., CSP

Sandy Geroux, M.S., CSP is an award-winning speaker, trainer and author with over 26 years of experience delivering keynote and training presentations to help leaders, customer service teams and administrative staff members activate a culture of WOW by finding ways to tap into the hidden talents and interests of their people and create a culture of respect and exceptional service. Her attendees describe her dynamic speaking style as enthusiastic, energetic and extremely motivating!

Sandy has been active in the NSA Central Florida Chapter since 2002, serving in leadership roles throughout much of that time.

Ready to elevate your speaking career?

Join a community that is dedicated to your growth, success, and long-term impact.

Florida Speakers Association (FSA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the speaking profession through education, collaboration, and community. As a chapter of the National Speakers Association, we empower speakers at every stage of their journey to build sustainable and successful careers.

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