Voices of Asheville - National Speakers Association, Western North Carolina

09/05/2025

🌟 Ready to transform how you connect with others? I'm thrilled to share that I'll be speaking at the WNC Leadership Summit this Wednesday, September 10th!

My session: Engage, Inspire, Lead: Building High-Trust, High-Performance Teams Through Communication Mastery (DiSC®)

This isn't your typical sit-and-listen presentation. We're diving into an interactive workshop that will teach you to decode communication styles and adapt your approach in real-time - perfect for team leaders, educators, parents, or anyone who wants to navigate challenging conversations with confidence.

🔥 What you'll master:
🔵 Instantly identifying the 4 core communication styles
🔵 Understanding what drives each style (and what derails them)
🔵 Actionable strategies to minimize conflict and deepen connections

Skip the corporate buzzwords and information overload. This is about practical skills you can use immediately - whether you're in the boardroom, classroom, or living room.

✨ I'm excited to share the stage with incredible speakers Lindsay Coward, Emi Kubota, Carrie Myers, Mari Hashimoto (surprise entertainment 🎶), and our fantastic emcee Annie Lewis.

📍 AB Tech Conference Center, Asheville
🗓 September 10, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
👇 Secure your spot now — link in the first comment! 👇

Can't wait to connect with you there! ✨

09/04/2025

🧘‍♀️ Speaker Spotlight: Emi Kubota

Meet Emi Kubota, Certified Pinnacle Business Guide and two-time exited business owner! 🌸

She’ll be guiding us through a powerful and reflective micro workshop:
"Lead with Ikigai 🌅: Aligning Presence, Purpose & Practicality"

In just 20 minutes, Emi will help you:
✓ Find your personal flow state
✓ Align purpose with action
✓ Lead with greater intention
✓ Step out of autopilot and reconnect with what truly drives you
✓ Identify one clear, meaningful next step to lead from your deepest values

Through personal storytelling, partner reflection, and mindful strategy, you’ll walk away with clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

📅 Sept 10 | 🕐 1–5 PM | 📍 AB Tech Conference Center, Asheville
🎟️ Get tickets: https://wncspeakers.com/sign-up-for-wnc/

09/03/2025

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Laura Wagenknecht, MSW, CE🌟

Ditch the Comparison Trap. Unlock Your Leadership Potential.
What if the biggest obstacle to your leadership growth wasn't a competitor, but the quiet, constant habit of comparison? It’s the silent challenge that leads to burnout and inaction, and it’s time we tackled it head-on.

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ll be presenting my brand-new, 20-minute micro-workshop, "UNLOCK YOUR INNER CHAMPION: Connect & Grow Beyond Comparison," at the upcoming WNC Leadership Summit!

This isn't your typical sit-and-listen lecture. This is a fast-paced, story-driven, and highly interactive experience designed for the ambitious leaders at the summit.

In just 20 high-impact minutes, we will:
💥 Dismantle the Comparison Trap: Uncover the psychology behind why we compare and learn a powerful new mental model for success.

🛠️ Gain a Practical Tool for Resilience: Walk away with a tangible, 3-step strategy to manage self-doubt in high-stakes situations. (Yes, you can use it in your very next board meeting!)

🤝Forge Authentic Peer Connections: More than half the session is dedicated to structured, peer-to-peer activities that will leave you with new insights and new connections.

If you're attending the WNC Leadership Summit, you won't want to miss this opportunity to leave feeling re-energized, more confident in your unique path, and more deeply connected to this incredible community.

Let's move from comparison to confidence, together. See you there!

09/02/2025

What happens when you put four of WNC’s top presenters in one room with YOU? Serious breakthroughs!

At the WNC Leadership Summit, experience:

✨ Resilience in action with Lindsay Coward

✨ Purpose alignment with Emi Kubota

✨ Intention mastery with Carrie Myers

✨ Unlock your inner champion with Laura Wagenknecht

Each session is designed to give you more than insight - you’ll walk away with practical tools to reset during times of change, align your purpose with your daily actions, set intentions that drive real results, and build confidence that lasts. Together, these workshops create a complete leadership toolkit to help you lead with clarity, resilience, and connection.

Invest in your growth, your leadership, and your future.

👉 Register today: https://wncspeakers.com/sign-up-for-wnc/

08/29/2025

What Makes This Summit Special - This isn't your typical conference! Here's what makes the WNC Leadership Summit extraordinary:

🎯 Micro Workshops - High-impact learning in bite-sized sessions
🤝 Interactive Expo Hall - Connect with local organizations & vendors
🍿 Networking with Purpose - Quality connections, not just small talk
🏆 Self-Guided Treasure Hunt - Fun meets professional development
🍽️ Refreshments Throughout - Stay energized between sessions

Plus, you'll be supporting the growth of Western North Carolina's leadership community!
Mark your calendar:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ 1:00-5:00 PM |
📍 AB Tech Conference Center

🎟️ Limited spots available: https://wncspeakers.com/sign-up-for-wnc/

04/17/2025

🎤 Ready to Lead with Confidence, Clarity & Purpose?
Join us for Voices of Asheville – a transformational leadership event hosted by the National Speakers Association – Asheville Chapter.

📅 April 30, 2025
📍 Asheville Country Club
⏰ 10:00 AM

This isn’t just another event — it’s an experience designed to elevate your mindset, ignite your leadership potential, and connect you with some of the most dynamic voices in the region.

🔥 What You’ll Experience:
• Transformational Leadership Trifecta
• Unlock Your Inner Champion
• Tap into Your Inner SuperPowers
• Center Yourself – Finding Calm Amid Chaos
• Pleasure: Finding Balance in Bliss
• with additional talks designed to fuel clarity, confidence, and leadership impact
… and powerful networking with Asheville’s top professionals and thought leaders!

✨ Whether you're a business owner, speaker, HR professional, or aspiring leader — this is your space to grow, connect, and be inspired.

🎟 Seats are limited – reserve your spot today!
👉 https://wncspeakers.com/sign-up-for-voices-of-asheville/

03/17/2025

🎤 Elevate Your Leadership at VOICES OF ASHEVILLE! 🚀

Get ready for a high-impact morning with the Western North Carolina Chapter of the National Speakers Association! Join us for an event filled with insightful entertainment, powerful ideas, and expert speakers who will challenge the way you think about leadership, communication, and success.

📍 Asheville Country Club
📅 April 30th, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🍴 Continental Breakfast

This isn’t just another event—it’s a leadership experience designed for decision-makers who want to empower their teams, enhance performance, and gain fresh perspectives.

Walk away feeling inspired, energized, and ready to take your leadership and communication to the next level! 🔥

🔗 Register now: https://wncspeakers.com/sign-up-for-voices-of-asheville/

01/06/2025

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10/27/2024

One of our dear friends, Samantha Spain, has suffered a great loss in the recent flood, losing most of her belongings. If you'd like to offer support, please consider contributing to her GoFundMe account: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-spain-recover-from-devastating-flood-loss?attribution_id=sl%3A16518347-cb69-4bd6-b4f3-fd6335512941&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp8_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link . Your kindness and generosity during this challenging time are greatly appreciated.

Please share with anyone who you think might want to contribute 🛟💖

Hi, I am Spain. I was living at Universal at Lakewood in Hendersonville… Samanatha Spain needs your support for Help Spain Recover from Devastating Flood Loss

02/10/2024

We kicked off our first event with a bang, at the Four Points by Sheraton, marking it an unforgettable inaugural event. With a full house of attendees watching, our speakers did an amazing job. Felt proud to be part of the Voices of Asheville - National Speakers Association, Western North Carolina 🎙️

Here's to many more sunlit milestones and heartfelt connections in our community! 🌞💖"