NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat: A Weekend Dedicated to Growing Your Expertise in Professional Speaking
April 4th and 5th | Embassy Suites (Greenville, SC)
Don't miss this two-day immersive retreat.
Speaker announcements will be shared soon — but mark your calendar to save the date, or register today to reserve your spot!
Event Details:
- Theme: Expertise — Selecting and developing significant and meaningful topics as an area of expertise.
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center (click here for room block link); 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607
- Dates: April 4th & 5th
- Schedule (slight changes may occur):
Friday, April 4, 2025
2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Heather Hansen O'Neil
3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Marc Pitman
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Reception
6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Dinner
Saturday, April 5, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Welcome Back and Recap
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Barbara Rozgonyi
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Break
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Ruby Brown Herring
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dr. Sarah Glova
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wrap Up and Close
Featured Speakers & Sessions:
Dr. Sarah Glova: Get Fearlessly Clear on the Path to Your Goals
In this transformational talk, Sarah shares strategies for setting and achieving goals that actually work, helping attendees craft a clear, actionable path to success.
Bio:
Dr. Sarah Glova is a globally recognized speaker, successful entrepreneur, university instructor, and business consultant.
After a career as a business reporter and podcast host, she turned her experience interviewing successful people into insights about the art and science of achievement.
A business owner herself, her journey from entrepreneur to sought-after speaker has taken her from California to Qatar, from the TEDx stage to events with Panasonic, Microsoft, and more - and in 2024, she was inducted into the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame.
A seasoned entrepreneur, Sarah is CEO of the award-winning firm Reify Media (est. 2012) which includes her speaking, consulting and e-learning development work.
She holds both a PhD and a master’s degree from NC State University, and she currently teaches business communication at Duke University.
Dr. Glova loves taking the stage to help others focus on achieving really big goals. She also speaks openly about the realities of motherhood, being a woman in tech, and the challenge of showing up authentically in today’s workplace. (@drsarahglova)
Barbara Rozgonyi: Digital Renaissance Mastery: From Invisible Expert to Industry Icon
Step into the spotlight and redefine your digital destiny in an era where the media landscape is constantly reinventing itself. Traditional gatekeepers are fading, and experts now wield real influence—shaping trends, commanding conversations, and igniting movements. Digital Renaissance Mastery with Barbara Rozgonyi (a top 100 2025 Speaker to Watch and CEO of CoryWest Media) isn’t just a workshop; it’s your metamorphosis from a lesser-known talent into a headline-making industry icon.
Bio:
Barbara Rozgonyi is the vital bridge between technological innovation and authentic leadership. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications, Barbara transforms the way thought leaders and speakers build and elevate their brands. As the CEO of CoryWest Media and a Top 100 Speaker to Watch in 2025, her visionary approach fuses AI-powered strategies with the timeless art of storytelling, creative design, and strategic PR. Barbara’s groundbreaking frameworks—the revolutionary 4D Human Algorithm and the WIRED PR system—empower professionals to shatter “Invisible Expert Syndrome” and forge an unstoppable digital presence. Recognized by major media outlets and trusted by Fortune 500 companies, global organizations, and emerging influencers alike, Barbara is dedicated to turning your expertise into a magnetic, high-impact force in an ever-changing media landscape so that you always not only grab, but command, the brightest stages and spotlights.
Ruby Brown-Herring: Who is Your Person? The Power of Connection
In the realm of companionship, from Bert and Ernie to Timon and Pumbaa, or even Christina and Meredith, there exist dynamic duos that epitomize the bond of a supportive "person." However, the quest to find your own "person" can sometimes be a challenging journey. This session will delve into the profound impact of social connections on mental well-being. In today's fast- paced world, where our primary focus is often on engaging with our audiences, it is equally crucial for professional speakers to cultivate a robust support system that nurtures us and aids us in navigating our profession.
Join us as we explore the pivotal question, "Who is Your Person?" through introspective exercises and discussions aimed at helping you identify those individuals who bring positivity into your life and cultivate a sense of belonging. In the nurturing environment of this session, you will uncover the vital connections that not only uplift you personally but also enhance your professional journey as a speaker.
Bio:
Ruby Brown-Herring is a distinguished national corporate well-being speaker and consultant with a rich background spanning over 20 years. Throughout her career, she has adeptly collaborated with organizational leadership to establish the framework for fostering healthier workplaces.
Ruby's expertise lies in community mental health education, where she empowers corporate leaders and employees alike to prioritize mental well-being. Her impactful interventions have led to enhanced belonging and engagement within organizations, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in savings through improved retention.
Heather Hansen O'Neill:
The Mirror to Your Expertise
In this enlightening and immersive experience, Heather Hansen O’Neill will hold up the mirror for each attendee to find the expertise that’s been within you all along.
In a combination of best intentions, great advice, and a dash of humility, some speakers seek to “do-all-the-things” recommended in order to achieve success. And the process of taking everyone else’s advice, they lose sight of their real power- the gift of mastery that already resides within them.
We’ll dive into the intrinsic talents, unique strengths, and passionate experiences that each attendee can use to not just DO the speaking but BE the expert.
BIO:
International keynote speaker, TEDx powerhouse, and bestselling author Heather Hansen O’Neill literally wrote the book on this game-changing approach to leading yourself and your business in the intersection of purpose and profit (Finding Humanity, 2025).
Marc Pitman: Certification Pathways: Packaging Your Expertise
Discover to transform your knowledge and skills into a structured certification program that not only enhances your credibility but also expands your reach. In this session, Marc A. Pitman will share insights from his experience with ICF accredited programs and having 41 licensed trainers across three continents. Learn the benefits and challenges of creating certification pathways, and how to overcome doubts that may arise during the process. This session will provide practical steps and inspiration to help you package your expertise effectively.
Bio: Marc is the founder of Concord Leadership Group and has served as its CEO for 20 years. In that time, he has presented trainings and keynotes to over 25,000 participants in North America, Europe, Mexico and New Zealand; coached more than 120 CEO's, C-suite executives, directors, and owners; and in the last two years has certified an additional 39 Quadrant 3 Leadership Coaches, who have gone on to coach and train more than 14, 290 leaders in corporations, government, associations and nonprofits. Marc holds his masters in organizational leadership from Regent University.
He is a Certified Franklin Covey Coach, a Certified Speaking Professional of the National Speakers Association, and President of the South Carolina Chapter of the International Coaching Federation. He has appeared in or been recognized by media outlets and publications including NBC, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Success magazine, Real Simple, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Marc is the author of Ask Without Fear !®, which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. His latest book is The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. Marc speaks nationally and internationally on leadership, influence, storytelling, and fundraising and is the voice behind FRC, one of the longest-running blogs in the nonprofit sector (est. 2003). He is executive director of The Nonprofit Academy; an advisory board member of innovative fundraising platform Pennybridge in Orebro, Sweden; and a former advisory panel member of the Rogare Think Tank at Plymouth University, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
He is married to his best friend and is the father of three amazing kids, who, if he’s belting ’80s tunes, will deny they know him.
Registration & Cost
Registration includes access to all sessions over two days, dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and lunch on day two.
Current Members: $197.00
If you're a member of another NSA Chapter, or a member of NSA National, we're happy to extend our chapter rate to you. Check out the NSA Member (Any Chapter) Rate (also $197).
Guests: Member Bundle, $350.00 (Includes registration AND a one-year Annual Membership to NSA Carolinas)
Seats are limited, so secure your spot today and be part of this impactful retreat that will shape the future of professional speaking!
