Dan Faill | Board Member Spotlight | Secretary | National Speakers Association NSA SoCal

Dan Fail didn't feel "ready" for a board role. He just kept showing up — and six years later, he's still serving as Secretary of NSA SoCal.In this Board Member Spotlight, Sam Osborne sits down with Dan to talk about what the Secretary role actually involves, why he sees it as part historian and part ombudsman, and how a chance lunch with Tom Singer led him into the circle that shaped his speaking career.If you've been circling the idea of serving on the board or joining a committee — this conversation is your invitation.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• How Dan went from "I don't know any national secrets" to NSA SoCal Secretary• Why showing up consistently matters more than feeling ready• What the Secretary role really involves (beyond taking minutes)• The real time commitment for a board role — less than you think• Why the Speakers Academy produced three current board members• The single quality that makes someone a great fit for service🔗 READY TO STEP UP?Every leader in NSA SoCal started by serving. Committee service isn't just giving — it's how you grow, get connected, and become visible as a leader in our chapter.📩 Email [email protected]👋 Or come find any board member at the next chapter meetingYou don't need to be ready. You need to be willing.🎙️ ABOUT THIS SERIESThe NSA SoCal Board Member Spotlight introduces you to the volunteers running your chapter and shows you what service actually looks like from the inside. New episodes feature a different board member.📲 CONNECT WITH NSA SOCALWebsite: https://nsasocal.orgEmail: [email protected]#NSASoCal #ProfessionalSpeakers #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #SpeakingBusiness