Power Up! with NSA North Texas

Multitasking is a common problem in the average American workplace. With many workers not being fully engaged on a multitude of levels, generating full engagement with your own personal momentum could make all the difference in creating efficiency and happiness. Do you want to perform at a higher level?Do you want to get more done, in less time?Would you like to have more energy, health, and feel happier and more fullfilled?Learn more about Betti at: www.betticoffeypresents.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org

Selling is both an art and a science, but more art! Bottom line, people buy from people they like, so likability counts much more than ability!What is a relationship selling expert?What is emotional intelligence all about?Where do most salespeople fall short?Learn more about Stu at: www.stuschlackman.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org

Effective management in any industry can often be hard to come by, but what if there was a way to train leaders to empower their organizations?Dr. Nancy Little is the Chief Energy Officer of Energy Creators®, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1983. She specializes in helping others embrace their own power, especially in the workplace. Who are Energy Creators, and how are they making a difference in our lives? How is energy intelligence related to emotional intelligence? What characteristics are necessary to make us more effective in inspiring change?Learn more about Dr. Little at www.theenergycreators.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org

Rude behavior is almost a given in our world. It can affect our lives and business performance. Darren Ford has a pretty eclectic background For much of his early career, he was in sales and sales management in the computer advertising field. After the tech downturn in the early 2000s, he's gone from teaching English in Bulgaria to now VP of Culture and Engagement at a large auto finance company in Dallas.What are the five strategies for building a "Value Others Culture"? Why don't more companies make culture a priority? And what does any of this have to do with sharing dessert?Learn more about Darren at DarrenKFord.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org

What if you woke up tomorrow morning understanding exactly who you are at your core, what your value and worth is in the world, and what you should be saying yes to, and perhaps more importantly, what you should be saying no to? Candace Fitzpatrick is the Founder and CEO of CoreClarity, Inc., a company focused on uncovering the core competencies of individuals, teams and organizations. She’s spent the last sixteen years of her life thinking about what it takes to get people to truly tap into the core of who they are.What exactly is a talent and how is that different from a strength? Why is it important for a person to know their talents? And how do you best use Core Clarity?You can learn more about Candace at CoreClarity.net/PowerUpFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org

What are the habits of any organization that creates and sustains a culture of Positively Outrageous Service? That's our question for Michael Hoffman, who for 25 years has trained and spoke to organizations about how to set themselves apart from the competition by the ways they approach their customers. That doesn't just mean people outside the company.Why is service more important now than ever? What is a "service experience"? What is the market place "pendulum"?Learn more about Michael at IgnitingPerformance.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org

1 in 4 Americans have some sort of disability, and that number is only expected to rise. Businesses already have to adapt in some ways to people with disability, but it goes beyond automatic doors and wheelchair ramps.Donna Mack lost her sight as an early age. Today, as a keynote speaker consultant, she helps her audiences set aside their notions of disability - not only because its right for society. It can be right for their business.What are the ways in which companies fail to make life easier for people with disabilities? What are the common mistakes people make? How wonderful is her service dog, Wella?Learn more about Donna at DisabilityDiplomat.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

One of the biggest challenges in any organization is getting good people to come work with you, and then making them want to stay. Have you ever heard of DiSC?Bruce Arfsten is a seasoned trainer, speaker, coach and real estate salesprofessional. As an “Everything DiSC Certified Facilitator”, Bruce specializes inworking with organizations to help them improve internal relationshipsand communication. But how can it help you? Learn more about Bruce at BeyondTheCZ.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

You may think a "fish philosophy" is simply dragging the boat to the lake on a lazy Saturday morning, but you may not know what selling fish can teach you about incredible customer service. Bob Phillips is one of the few trainers in the country on the FISH! Philosophy, developed by watching fishmongers at Pike's Place Fish Market in Seattle.What are the "four practices" to create great service? How are companies using this relatively simple program? Why is it still relevant two decades later?Learn more about Bob at ImprovingYourSuccess.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

The tables are turned this week as Betti Coffey is our guest! Jeff Crilley, founder of Real News Public Relations and RNCN, pinch hits in the interviewer chair as we learn the secrets to staying relevant and energized in an ever-changing world.What are some tips to create effective change? Why do some organizations thrive and others fade away? What is "HorsePower"?For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Who better to teach about effective communication than the author of 48 books? Dianna Booher has been called "the communication guru of the 21st century," and has authored books on everything from creating a powerful personal presence to writing better (and fewer) emails. What are the aspects of communication you should focus on? How has she written so many books? And which is better - a publisher or self-publishing?Learn more about Dianna Booher, including booking her to speak, at BooherResearch.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Everyone goes through that "honeymoon phase" with their job - all the positives are obvious and none of the negatives are evident. But it's only a phase, right? Vicki Hitzges works with companies to show corporate audiences how to get that “first-day enthusiasm” back.Vicki was a Dallas TV news anchor who also co-hosted the Dallas Cowboy’s weekly TV show “Special Edition." She then went on to be the publicist for the world’s then TOP motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar. Zig admired Vicki’s creativity and urged her to speak, became her mentor, and within just a few months, she’d spoken around the world.What makes her such a great speaker? What are the challenges she faces in modern work environments? What's more important - message or style?Learn more about Vicki Hitzges at KeynoteSpeaker.com, and contact Vicki at Vicki@KeynoteSpeaker.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Negotiations are built on one thing: asking. Each side is asking for what they want. So why are so many people afraid to do the one thing that's required for good negotiatiating?Linda Swindling empowers leaders to negotiate everything from big deals to workplace drama using proven strategies that drive results without driving away others. As an experienced lawyer, Linda learned first-hand the power of "the ask," but how did Jay Leno teach her a valuable life lesson in learning how to really negotiate for what she wanted? How can you be more successful in asking for a raise? And what is the one thing people were most afraid to ask?Learn more about Linda Swindling at LindaSwindling.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Accountability is one of those things that we think everyone else needs. In fact, we can all elevate our accountability in just about everything that we do. Nancy Bartlett engages with organizations and individuals who want to enhance their personal and professional performance to achieve remarkable results. Nancy is a member of the National Speakers Association and President-Elect of its North Texas Chapter. She was awarded NSA’s Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation which only 12% of speakers world-wide have achieved. Nancy has also been published in several journals and her book, “The 180 Rule for Accountability”, was published in 2013. Learn more about Nancy Bartlett at linkedin.com/in/nancypowellbartlettFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Travelling can be a stressful thing. You pack your bags, Uber to the airport, stand in line, and before you know it, you're in a whole new place surrounded by new people doing new things you've probably never done before. Just ask John Ayo. He's an author, speaker, and wellness expert, and he knows just how dangers travelling can be - if you're doing it wrong. And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, he's sitting down with Betti to talk about how travelling can be dangerous - and what you can do about it!For more on John Ayo or to book him to speak at your next event, visit his website at www.TravelBalance.net.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

What is a "Growth Specialist?" We'll give you a hint- it's business related. Simply put, a growth specialist is a person that focuses on people, process, & profit in any business to identify problems, produce results, and ultimately, grow any company they're a part of. Just ask Diana Gats. She's a Golfer Gal, a Metrics Maven, and most importantly, a business advisor and growth specialist with over 25 years in corporate america and over 10 years as the founder of VPT Enterprise, her consulting company. Safe to say if anybody knows how to achieve growth, it's her. And today, on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to talk about how she makes it all happen! For more on Diana Gats or to book her to speak at your next event, visit her LinkedIn page at www.LinkedIn.com/in/DianaGats. For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

It's tough being a leader. Results, profits, happiness and bottom lines are only a handful of the responsibilities you've gotta juggle when you're sitting at the top. And in a time when the American Workforce is experiencing an overwhelming generational transition, it's safe to say that a lot of the old leadership techniques may not be working as well as they used to. Just ask Kathrine Glass. She's the founder of C&S Creative Solutions, an innovative project management and marketing firm that works with marketing, sales, and business operations. And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to get to the bottom of managing teams, leading employees, and how leading without formal authority may just be what your team needs to thrive! For more on Kathrine Glass or to find out how C&S Creative Solutions can help your business grow, visit her website at www.candscs.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

What does it mean to be "resilient?" Most folks would say it's your ability to recover quickly, or to withstand difficulty; to weather the storm. And when it comes to getting through the tough times, it's not how tough things can get, but how resilient you are that really matters. Just ask Derrich Phillips. He's a Resiliency Expert and a speaker for TEDx Plano, and he does it all on the back of a career built from poverty to 3 combat tours in Iraq and 2 combat tours in Afghanistan- and he's got a few professional cyber security certifications too! And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, Betti is sitting down with Derrich to talk about how organizations can boost their resilience, what leadership at home and abroad taught him that you won't hear in business today, and most importantly, why training your business (and your mind!) to be battle-ready is just what you need to Power Up! For more on Derrich Phillips or to book him to speak at your next event, visit his website at www.mentorselect.com. For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Diversity is a hot topic nowadays. It's something that's on the forefront of seemingly every hiring conversation. And for CEO's, diversity isn't just about race or gender. It's about age, experience, bias', beliefs, generational differences, and more. Just ask Dr. Joy Macci. She's the Diversity Doctor; a professional dedicated to helping thriving business and successful CEO's work on their diversity design to make their businesses (and employees!) successful! And today on Power UP! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to tell the world how she makes it all happen! #DiversityDoctor #JoyMacci #NSANorthTexasFor more on Dr. Joy Macci or to find out how she can help you discover the benefits of diversity, visit her website at www.drjoymacci.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

It's easy to hit the snooze button. You wake up, you roll over, and you tell the world to take a hike while you sneak another ten minutes in the comfort of your own bed. But as we all know, the snooze button comes at a cost. You get up late, you rush, and ultimately, you're probably worse for it. So when it comes to managing a company, you might be surprised how many CEO's seem to hit the snooze button when it comes to employee retention and engagement. Just ask Courtney Ramsey. She's got over 15 years of experience in corporate learning, human resources, and she knows about changing behaviors! She's trained over 20,000 associates from companies like JCPenney and Zales in leadership, conflict resolution, operations, and more! And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to get to the bottom of why managers always seem to forget about employee engagement, what they can do about it, and ultimately, how to stop hitting the snooze button in the first place! For more on Courtney Ramsey or to get a copy of her book "Share Your Genius: 35 Tips to Create Training that Transforms", visit her website at www.CourtneyRamseySpeaks.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

There's an awful lot of people out there that'll tell you networking is easy. And for a lot of them, it is - networkers hone their craft every day to make sure they're ready with a business card and a smile at a moment's notice. Fact is, networking is valuable, but like any skill, it's difficult and takes a long time to get good at. Just ask Peggy Edge. She's the proverbial "Queen Bee of Networking", the owner of Pedge Enterprises, and she's made a living on warm referrals alone. And on this week's episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to talk about how exactly she does it. But is it true that Networking is a skill that anybody can learn, or are some people just born with it? How'd Peggy get so good at it? And has she really never made a cold call in her life? Tune in to find out!For more on Peggy Edge or to find out how she can hone your networking skills, visit her website at www.PeggyEdge.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

We take a lot of risks. Not just professionally, but in a general safety sense. We walk across busy streets, we hustle down stairs, and we drive 2-ton metal monstrosities at 70 miles an hour (fueled by a series of explosions, by the way). And that's just the usual. Safe to say it's easy to discount just how important safety is. Or at least Vince Poscente thinks so. He's a former Olympic Skier, Himalayan Expedition Leader, New York Times Bestselling Author, and he played clarinet in high school. And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, Betti's sitting down with Vince to get to the bottom of what exactly safety means to people - and why we keep forgetting about it. But what exactly does "Radical Safety" mean? How has Vince made a business out of it? And is the secret to staying safe as easy as reshaping the way we think of safety? Tune in to find out! Fore mor on Vince Poscente or to get your copy of one of his books, visit her website at www.RadicalSafety.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

In the professional world, it can be tough to stand out sometimes. Everybody's got a smartphone, everybody's got an email, and everybody's connected. What's the secret to breaking away from the competition? If you ask Debra Hunter Johnson, you might be surprised at the answer. She's a speaker, trainer, and she's owned her own consulting firm since 2007. And today, on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to talk about SOAR. But what does that mean exactly? How can you truly outmaneuver your fears to accomplish connectedly? And what's this "wisdom curve" she keeps talking about? Tune in to find out! To find out more about Debra or how you can SOAR with her, visit her website at www.debrahj.com.To find out more about Betti or NSA North Texas, visit her website at www.speakers.org.

Everybody has a mentor at some point in their lives. For many of us, it might be a teacher in school or a leader at the office or maybe even a good friend. But when it comes to success, you might be surprised just how vital a mentor can be. Just ask Bill Wallace. He's the President of Success North Dallas, an organization dedicated to provided a thought-provoking, educational, mutually supportive environment for it's members and guests. But what does that have to do with mentoring? How did Success North Dallas get started? And what can Bill and his organization do for you? Tune in to find out! To find out more about Bill or how to attend his next Success North Dallas event, visit his website at www.successnorthdallas.com.To find out more about Betti or NSA North Texas, visit her website at www.speakers.org.

People are complicated. Every person has a body and every body has it's aches. Not to mention the aches that come with a stressful workplace. And it's the people that make the culture. Sometimes a few bad moods can spread around until the whole office is feeling overwhelmed. That's where Chris Price comes in. He's the owner of the Price Leadership Group and the creator of Propulsion System Zero, a foolproof way for any organization to move from Chaos to Champions by choosing the right people and engaging them as partners. But what exactly does it mean to have propulsion in action? How do you determine who the "right people" are? And if this whole thing is as great as Chris says it is, then why's he so frustrated? Tune in to find out! For more on Chris or to learn more about the Price Leadership Group and Propulsion System Zero, visit his website at www.priceleadershipgroup.com.To find out more about Betti or NSA North Texas, visit her website at www.speakers.org.

It's tough to run a business without a little capital. Even harder to do it without any time. Fact is, time and money are the two tentpoles to any kind of productivity in any venture. So when it comes to being an entrepreneur, it's tough to say your business couldn't always use a little more time and a little more money. Just ask Lauren Midgley. She's an author, speaker, and business strategist on that's focused on getting business owners to overcome the overwhelm and eliminate the daily chaos every business can struggle with. But what's the secret to truly enjoying your business? How's Lauren supposed to get you there? And is there truly a way to have more time AND more money? Tune in to find out!To find out more about Lauren or to purchase one of her books, visit her website at www.laurenmidgley.com.To find out more about Betti or NSA North Texas, visit her website at www.speakers.org.

There's a lot that goes into being a professional nowadays. You've gotta have a penchant for technology, a hunger for learning, and some serious social skills to boot. And on top of all that, odds are you'll need a pretty good wardrobe too. Of course looks aren't everything, but nobody ever looked bad in a great suit or that perfect dress. Or at least Carolyn Ann Wang thinks so. She's the Chief Senior Stylist at Ming Wang Knits, and while she's not a speaker (by trade), she's a powerhouse of how-to on all things #fashion in the workplace. She's got nearly 2 decades in the fashion industry and today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, she's sitting down with Betti to get to the bottom of what it takes to simplify your fashion shopping experience while looking classic, comfortable, and above all, confident!To learn more about Carolyn or Ming Wang Knits, visit her website at www.carolynannwang.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

When you're running a business, you've got a lot of plates to spin. Between revenue, payroll, clients, and employees, it's safe to say you've got a lot on your hands. Which is why a lot of businesses end up letting one of the most important parts of any venture fall by the wayside - teamwork. Because without a good team, most businesses are doomed to fail. Just ask Julie Alexander. She's a Speaker, Author, Consultant, and the creator of dynamic, productive workplaces focuses on moving people from just "OK" to "Awesome!" And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, Bettie sits down with Julie to get to the bottom of what exactly team morale means, why it's so vital to the success of any business, and find out what any owner can do to turn things around and drive their team towards success! To find out more about Julie or to purchase a copy of one of her books, visit her website at www.juliealexander.com.To find out more about Betti or NSA North Texas, visit her website at www.speakers.org.

Transformation is a challenging thing. Change can be uncomfortable, but usually, it's all for the best. Or at least Tim Marvel thinks so. He's a speaker, author, strategic advisor, and just a genuinely nice guy. He's also a CSP from the National Speakers Assocation - the highest earned designation for a speaker. And today on Power Up! with NSA North Texas, he's sitting down with Betti to get to the bottom of tough transformations and help you find out whether or not you're ordinary or extraordinary!To find out more about Tim or to purchase a copy of one of his books, visit his website at www.timmarvel.com.To find out more about Betti or NSA North Texas, visit her website atwww.speakers.org.

What do Barney the Dinosaur, Thomas The Tank Engine, and YOU have in common? Russ Riddle, of course! He's an author, speaker, and an attorney (or anomaly) at law in all things copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights, and today on Episode 7 of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, he's sitting down in the studio with Betti to get to the bottom of all of it! So where should you turn to protect your intellectual property? How do know ace the copyrights and avoid the copy-wrongs? And what's the secret to protecting, managing, and fattening your cash cow? Tune in to find out! Check out Episode 7 NOW and follow NSA North Texas on Facebook at facebook.com/nsanorthtexas for new episodes of Power Up! every Wednesday! To learn more about Russ, copyright law, or to purchase one of his books, visit his website at www.russriddle.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

This week on an all new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, it's surprisingly influence to influence the people around us. Not always in a big way of course; it's often our body language, tone of voice, and other subtle cues that make the difference. And if anybody knows the secret to sussing out the subtleties, it's Melinda Marcus, She's an international speaker and consultant on the Science of Influence, and today she's sitting down with NSA North Texas Chapter President Betti Coffey to talk about it. How do subtle factors influence big decisions? Is eye contact really all it's cracked up to be? And is there truly a surefire way to persuade anybody? Tune in to find out! To learn more about Melinda or to have her speak at your next event, visit her website at www.influenceadvisors.com. For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Let's be honest - things just aren't the way they used to be. Everybody's got a smartphone, everybody's got a hot sports opinion, and we're all connected more now than ever before. And it's not just people- business has changed too - or at least Randy Pennington thinks so. He's a speaker, business advisor, and the author of three brilliant books about leadership, culture, and most recently, change. And today on a brand new episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas, Betti invites Randy into the studio to talk about building a workplace for a changing culture, the three biggest challenges facing facing every organization in every industry today, and most importantly, what type of leader and employee's we'll need to be in the future to be ready for change. For more on Randy or to purchase one of his books, visit his website at www.penningtongroup.com.For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

If you're at work today, odds are you're probably thinking about tomorrow. It's Thanksgiving after all; a day for getting together with friends and family to give thanks for all that we have and eat an unhealthy amount of food. And while you may find a fair number of podcasts talking about how to stay healthy at the Thanksgiving table, Mary Warren is on a mission to keep people healthy all year 'round. She's the owner of Road Warrior Wellness and Vital Force Wellness, and she's been practicing, studying, and researching Wholistic health care for over 25 years. And today on Power Up with NSA North Texas, Betti is sitting down with Mary to get to the bottom of just that- wholistic health care. How do you get into the business of making others happy and healthy? Tune in to find out!To learn more about Mary or to purchase a copy of one of her books, visit her website at www.road-warrior-wellness.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

What makes a great presentation? How do you get your listeners to buy in? And what's the secret to making your message stick? We've got the answers on Episode 3 of Power Up! with NSA North Texas! Today on the show, Betti sits down with Karen Cortell Reisman - a speaker, author, coffee-ice-cream-eater, and the founder of Speak For Yourself! Speak For Yourself is an organization built on the idea of bringing better speaking skills, providing executive presentation tips, and eliminating presentation anxiety from companies and corporations all over the world! Karen and her Speak For Yourself associates are dedicated to working with you and your organization on your content, organization and delivery of your material, and today on the show, she's dishing on how she makes the magic happen! Fore more on Karen Cortell Reisman or to learn more about Speak For Yourself, visit her website at www.karencortellreisman.comFor more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

It's been said that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." It's an effective statement, if you can understand where it's coming from. But what does it mean for culture to consume strategy? That's the question on this week's episode of Power Up with NSA North Texas when Betti sits down with Yoram Solomon to get to the bottom of culture strategy and hear his formula for building trust in any team. Tune in live for Episode 2 now and don't forget to follow the show at www.facebook.com/nsanorthtexas for new episodes every Wednesday! Yoram Solomon is the founder of the Innovation Culture Institute in Dallas. He's published 8 books, 22 patents, more than 200 articles, and was one of the creators of Wi-Fi and USB 3.0. He was named one of the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers" in 2015, 2016, and 2017, and in 2014 was the host of the first TedX in Plano. For more on Yoram, visit his website at www.innovationcultureinstitute.com. For more on Betti or to find out about NSA North Texas, visit www.speaker.org.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Power Up! with NSA North Texas! The National Speakers Association is the premier organization for professional speakers, and their members reach audiences as thought leaders, consultants, motivators, and more! Today on the show, Host and NSA North Texas Chapter President Betti Coffey sits down with Stu Schlackman, the relationship selling expert, to talk about building long-term relationships with clients. Tune in to hear Stu's unique approach to identifying personality styles and how his assessments differ from the Myers-Briggs and DISC approach to the workplace!