Certified Speaking Professional
The CSP or Certified Speaking Professional accreditation is the highest accreditation available to working professional speakers in New Zealand.
Fewer than 10% of the speakers who belong to the Global Speakers Federation,
the body representing professional speaking associations worldwide,
hold this professional designation. CSP is the international standard
they agree represents competence in the speaking profession.
When you hire a CSP you know that you have a very experienced, industry
professional.
When you become a CSP, you have proved your professionalism as a speaker.
Only seven New Zealanders currently hold the CSP designation.
They are:
- Robyn Pearce CSP
- Ann Andrews CSP
- John Shackleton CSP
- Allison Mooney CSP
- Ralph Brown CSP
- Karen Boyes CSP
- Debbie Mayo-Smith CSP
Former NSANZ member Catherine Palin-Brinkworth CSP, a New Zealander
Robyn Pearce CSP
Robyn Pearce CSP is the only New Zealander who has
been president of the Global Speakers Federation and Past President
of NSANZ. Her speaking business www.gettingagrip.com has
helped thousands of companies achieve a positive bottom line result
through effective and efficient work practices, less stress, better
work/life balance, higher profitability, and happy employees.
Robyn Pearce CSP
Time Management Expert.
Website: www.gettingagrip.com
Ann Andrews CSP
Ann
Andrews CSP is a past Auckland chapter president of NSANZ and a past NZ National
president. For 20+ years Ann has run an HR Consultancy specialising in creating
high performing teams. She is the MD of two companies - www.woetogo.com and
www.thecorporatetoolbox.com -
an online training company.
‘I wasn’t sure why I wanted the CSP designation; my business was perfectly successful without it, but I just know that if I’m given a target, I’ll go for it. Achieving that level of professional speaking required a lot of hard work over several years, but the effort was absolutely worth it.’
Ann is the only person in NSANZ to have been awarded ‘The Spirit of Excellence’ award twice (2000 and 2009). This is the highest award the association bestows in recognition not only of the highest standard of speaking but also of contribution to the professional speaking industry.
Ann Andrews CSP
Performance Management Specialist
Websites: www.thecorporatetoolbox.com and www.woetogo.com
John
Shackleton CSP
"It took me a considerable amount of time and effort to get
my CSP designation but I can safely say that it's been one of the
best things I've ever done in my speaking career. It really helped
me to understand the level I had reached in my speaking business and
since receiving the qualification many new doors have opened up for
me and I've taken my business up at least three levels."
John Shackleton CSP
The Performance Expert.
Website: www.JohnShack.com
Allie
Mooney CSP
As a recipient of many prestigious awards through NSANZ Auckland
there is no doubt that NSANZ have contributed to my success as a professional
speaker.
The stimulating Monthly meetings, the learning, and the sharing of ideas on how to run a successful speaking business has all added to my story NSANZ is very unique that we are competitors of one another, yet we champion each other with great fervour.
The CSP designation is an award that only 5 other New Zealanders have and received. (Only 750 worldwide). Buyers of a conference speaker can be very confident, and reassured they are getting a true professional for their event.
Allie Mooney CSP
People Interpreter
People-Productivity-Profit
Website: www.personalityplus.co.nz
Ralph Brown CSP
Ralph Brown speaks about communication and the psychology of success
- including resilience and (honourable) persuasion. He has been
a professional speaker for almost 20 years and he's enjoying
it more than ever. 'I love building a relationship with the
audience, the ah ha moments and overhearing them talking about the
ideas over coffee. That's the buzz. You feel you've made a contribution.
'I describe myself as an inspirational speaker with
substance. The substance comes from the research and 26 years working with
thousands of New Zealanders and Australians. The challenge is to
present fresh ideas in simple, practical ways - and to make those ideas
sticky.'
Ralph is the founder of Skillset
New Zealand,
based in Christchurch and Wellington. The company's
New Zealand clients are some of the largest organisations
in the public and private sectors.
His four books are about emotional intelligence,
resilience and business writing.
Ralph Brown CSP
Website: www.skillset.co.nz
Karen Boyes CSP
Karen Boyes CSP is described as Australasia's "Mrs Education." An
expert in effective teaching, learning and living, Karen turns research
into practical and simple to use techniques that create success. As
the Founder of Spectrum Education, an author, publisher of the Teachers
Matter magazine and the NZ Associate Director of the Institute for
the Habits of Mind, Karen is dynamic presenter, she inspires teachers
and students around the world. She has dedicated her life to Transforming
Education Globally and her CSP is a recognition of the work she has
put in to achieve this.
Karen Boyes CSP
Transforming Education Globally
Website: www.spectrumeducation.com