"Karp, I have heard people talking about the "spirit of Cavett" -- I think you are living the spirit of Cavett!" Mike Foti, President Leadership Builders
National Legacies:
- After speaking for fees for about ten years, Michael joined the National Speakers Association in 1988.
- Michael is the co-founder of the Educators P.E.G.
- For several years, Michael co-facilitated the NSA Youth Program.
- In 1992-1994, Michael sat on the Certified Speaking Professional Committee as the "non-CSP Member" of the committee.
- In 1993- Present, Michael facilitated a "Meet the Pros" table at workshops and the convention.
- In 1994, Michael served on the Voices of Experience Committee with Terry Brock
- In 1994, Michael earned the Certified Speaking Professional credential making him the second youngest ever to receive that designation.
- In 1995, Michael presented a breakout session at the Eastern Workshop in Atlanta titled, "Telling the Story, Painting the Picture." It became one of the best-selling tapes of the workshops that year.
- In 1995-1997, Michael did the "Chapter Liaison Audio Newsletter" for two years.
- In 1996, as the president of the Professional Speakers Association of Michigan (PSAM), Michael started a virtual chapter presidents’ chat on AOL. This chat continues to be the way NSA chapter presidents communicate around the world. This eventually lead to a national meeting of chapter leaders called "Camp NSA" at NSA's headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. To date, chapter presidents (and president-elects) meet virtually for a monthly on-line chat.
- In 1998, Michael presented a general session at the Eastern Workshop in Norfolk, Virginia, titled, "YUK MAKES YOU STRONGER," which eventually became one of the best-selling audio tapes of the workshops.
- In 1998, Michael chaired the "Meet the Pros" at both the eastern & western workshops.
In 1998-1999, Michael co-chaired the National Speakers Association audio magazine, "Voices of Experience," with Geoffry Bryan! They became famous for their controversy and the feature POINT/COUNTERPOINT!
In 2000 - 2001, Michael servered as the chair of the National Speakers Association Motivational Professional Emphasis Group.
2009-2010, Michael will serve as the chair of the Certified Speaking Professional Council.
Other:
August 9th, 1999, at the National Speakers Association National Convention in San Antonio,
the TV News program "60 Minutes" did an expose on "motivational speaking," featuring Zig Ziglar. In defense of motivation, Michael Scott Karpovich was interviewed by Morley Safer. Although Michael made the final cut of this story it ended up being just a short cameo. This story aired April 16, 2000 and was rebroadcast May 26, 2002 ... CHECK HERE FOR DETAILS.
"There is no reason to be so loud Mr. Karpovich" Morley Safer
When he learned that he would become president of the Michigan chapter, Michael joined the NSA Ohio (Ohio Speakers Forum) to learn how to make NSA Michigan (PSAM Professional Speakers Association of Michigan) better.
After first presenting at the 1995 Eastern Workshop in Atlanta (Telling The Story, Painting The Picture), Michael was invited to speak at other chapters around the country... as a gesture of support, he joined The Pennsylvania Speakers Association and became a charter member of that new chapter.
After speaking for the New England Speakers Association Speakers University... the chapter honored Michael by asking him to become an honorary lifetime member of the New England Speakers Association. There are four professional speakers who have been given this highest honor: Bill Hersey, the oldest living member of NSA; Og Mandino, the late author of great books like "THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD"; and Rosita Perez, CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame & Cavett Award winner!
As of 1999, Michael has presented to:
Pennsylvania Speakers Association now NSA Pittsburgh, (the only chapter to invite Michael back to speak as the main speaker three separate times) (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
National Capital Speakers Association (Washington, D.C.)
New England Speakers Association (Boston, Massachusetts) - see attached letters!
Georgia Speakers Association (Atlanta, Georgia) - see attached letters!
Ohio Speakers Forum (Columbus, Ohio)
St. Louis Speakers Association (St. Louis, Missouri)
Ontario Chapter - Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Toronto, Ontario) - see attached letters!
NSA/Sacramento (Sacramento, California) - see attached letters!
New York Tri-State (New York, New York)
NSA / New Orleans (this chapter invited Michael back to speak twice once for their speakers school and again several years late as the main speaker) (New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Professional Speakers Association of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Calgary Chapter - Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Calgary, Alberta) - see attached letters!
Professional Speakers of Illinois (Chicago, Illinois)
Liberty Bell Speakers Association (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
NSA / Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)
NSA Indiana
NSA Northern Texas
NSA Oregon
NSA Colorado 2003
NSA Utah
NSA Ohio
NSA Connecticut
In 1995, he spoke at a concurrent session at the Eastern Winter Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia. "TELLING THE STORY, PAINTING THE PICTURE" (best selling audio tape)
In 1998, he spoke at the Eastern Winter Workshop in Norfolk, Virginia, as a general session keynote! "YUK MAKES YOU STRONGER" (best selling audio tape)
In 1999, he was invited to facilitate a Meet the Pros table at the Canadian (CAPS) National Convention.
In 2001, he was invited to be a keynote at the second annual national convention of the National Speakers Association of New Zealand! He also ran a "Ask the Experts" table during the convention.
In 2002, he was invited to be a keynote speaker at the annual national convention of the National Speakers Association of Australia! He also participated in a "Point Counterpoint" program during the event.