Mentor Program

The NSA Pittsburgh Mentor Program is an opportunity for NSA Members and Affiliates to receive FREE 1 on 1 mentoring from a seasoned NSA Member on a specific area of focus. Most mentoring relationships would consist of a phone or in-person discussion about a specific, chosen topic with which the NSA Member or Affiliate needs assistance, knowledge or advice. We want to help you MAKE IT HAPPEN in your speaking business – and we have many knowledgeable members for you to learn from – that are willing to help! That’s the spirit of NSA!

Examples of areas available for mentoring:

  • Keynote Development
  • Marketing your Speaking Business
  • Self-Publishing
  • Website Development
  • Sponsorship
  • Speaking for Associations
  • And More!

If you are interested in establishing a mentoring relationship, please contact Karen Litzinger at LitzingerKaren@aol.com, and she will help connect you with a member that is a fit for the needs of your business.

NSA Pittsburgh is proud to provide this FREE mentoring program, and is proud of the giving nature of its members.

(Please note, the FREE Mentoring Program is different than “The Gifted to Golden” Mentoring Program, which is a 1-year paid certificated program that involves classroom training, a mastermind group experience as well as assignments and other significant resources. We offer “The Gifted to Golden” Mentoring Program in classes of 12 individuals and conduct the program based upon Demand. If you are interested in this more formal program, please also contact Karen Litzinger at LitzingerKaren@aol.com.


"As an affiliate, I was invited to participate in the FREE NSA Pittsburgh Mentor Program. Avish Parashar, who is the President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of NSA, volunteered his time to answer my questions and offer direction in the construction of a keynote. Avish offered much guidance and direction based on his personal and professional experiences. He was candid about his speaking career and how he uses each speaking engagement as an opportunity to learn more about himself as a presenter. He listened and was very easy to talk with. I enjoyed this experience immensely. Being an affiliate of NSA Pittsburgh offered me opportunity for me to further develop the speaking aspect of my work.

Sanna Carapellotti
Mental Performances

President's Message

Karen Litzinger, 2011-2012 Chapter President
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