Allison Massari wins major National Speakers Association contest
A panel of distinguished judges at the National Speakers Association Annual Convention selected Allison Massari as the winner of the ‘So You Think You Can Speak’ competition late Sunday.
Allison, a 2010 NSA Northern California Pro-Track graduate, had made it to the final group of six contestants after being selected by the Northern California Chapter as the most promising speaker who had been a member for two years or less. Judges selected finalists from videos of dozens of candidates submitted by chapters around the country.
The evening event was judged by convention chair, multi-millionaire speaker Randy Gage; world class communicator Glenna Salsbury and business transformational speaker Roxanne Emmerich.
The six finalists were asked to present a three-minute keynote to the 1,500 convention attendees. The judges gave each presenter valuable feedback and then selected three finalists who gave a second three-minute presentation.
Allison was the only woman in the final six and her powerful stage presence rocked the room. Both presentations were stories from her main keynote, delivered to clients worldwide, about the challenges she faced overcoming the terrible pain of being burned alive in a head-on 60 mph auto accident.
NSA Northern California Chapter members celebrated Allison’s win and look forward to toasting her at their local chapter meeting later in the year.
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Ian – Thanks for capturing the essence of Allison’s big win. This won’t be the last time she’s on the “main” stage. CONGRATULATIONS ALLISON!
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By Karen Walker-Tunoa on 08.01.11 2:44 pm
Congratulations! Allison. Regrettably I was unable to attend the conference this year, yet would love to see and hear her two winning presentations. Any chance someone can put them on YouTube or send NSA-NC members a copy? Here’s to your continued success!
By Syndi Seid on 08.01.11 4:12 pm
Congratulations!!!!! Very proud of you. Fripp
By Patricia Fripp on 08.03.11 8:41 pm
Thank you Ian! Thank you Patricia Fripp! Thank you Karen and Syndi! When I get the video I’ll upload it to YouTube and share it.
By Allison Massari on 08.05.11 4:17 pm
Allison, you rocked! I knew you’d be the winner from the first round. You make your chapter proud!
By Rebecca Morgan on 08.06.11 8:50 pm
Allison rocked the house! I can still hear her telling the story about “Natasha” in a come hither voice. It was clear to everyone at our table that she was going to be NSA’s Rising Star!
By Kristin Arnold on 08.17.11 4:33 am
A long overdue “Congratulations Allison!” I knew from the first time I met you your powerful story would be an inspiration to all. I wish I could have been in the audience physically. I was there in spirit. Can’t wait to see what life holds in store for you now! Blessings and much success, Linda
By Linda Lenore on 11.15.11 10:57 am
Rebecca, Kristin and Linda… Thank you SO much… I very much appreciate your support! I just got back from Spain giving my TEDx talk there on “The Future of Happiness”. It was an incredible experience… A new sizzle real is here that includes some of the NSA footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABne9ssEYX4
By Allison Massari on 11.16.11 8:12 am
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