Congrats to the new "Certified Speaking Professionals" (CSP)

The National Speakers Association Certifies 43 Speaking Professionals

The National Speakers Association^® (NSA), the leading organization for the professional speaking industry, is proud to announce 43 professional speakers have earned the CSP™ (Certified Speaking Professional) designation in 2017.

It has been three years since I earned my CSP, and I have always been proud to be part of this unique group of speakers.  Just over 800 professional speakers have this designation.

Established in 1980, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of speaking experience and skill. 

The CSP designation is conferred by NSA on accomplished professional speakers who have earned it by meeting strict criteria. CSPs must document a proven track record of continuing speaking experience and expertise, as well as a commitment to ongoing education, outstanding client service, and ethical behavior. The 2017 class of CSPs will be honored during a ceremony on July 8 at Influence 2017, NSA’s annual convention in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

"The CSP™ (Certified Speaking Professional) designation is the highest earned specification that can be achieved by a member of the National Speakers Association or Global Speakers Federation Member Associations,” says 2016-2017 NSA President John B. Molidor, Ph.D., CSP. “Achieving the CSP designation is no easy task; professional speakers must show documented proficiency over a minimum of five years, must receive positive evaluations from their clients, and must be evaluated and affirmed through a peer review process. When meeting professionals hire a Certified Speaking Professional, they can be assured the speaker brings to the table a high-level of expertise and competency, superior speaking ability, and a proven track record of professionalism and success.”

Introducing the 2017 Class of Certified Speaking Professionals:

Christopher Bianez, CSP, Plano, Texas

Aram Boyd, CSP, Danville, Calif.

Guy Burns, CSP, Virginia Beach, Va.

Mary M. Byers, CSP, Chatham, Ill.

Max Stanley Chartrand, PhD, CSP, Casa Grande, Ariz.

David J. Chinsky, CSP, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Heather Christie, JD, CSP, Naples, Fla.

Dennis Cummins, DC, CSP, Miller Place, N.Y.

Sima Dahl, CSP, Chicago, Ill.

Dirk W. Eilert, CSP, Berlin, Germany

Lee Ellis, CSP, Atlanta, Ga.

Celynn Morin Erasmus, CSP, Johannesburg, South Africa

Steve Foran, CSP, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sandro Forte, FPSA, CSP, London, England

Chris Fuller, CSP, Arlington, Texas

Chuck Gallagher, CSP, Greenville, S.C.

Merit Gest, CSP, Denver, Colo.

Charmaine Hammond, CSP, North Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada

Stacey L. Hanke, CSP, Chicago, Ill.

John M. Hannon, CSP, Sarasota, Fla.

Joel Hilchey, CSP, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Michelle E.W. Howison, CSP, Houston, Texas

Sydne Jacques, CSP, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bethanne Kronick, CSP, Camp Sherman, Ore.

Alesia Latson, CSP, Boston, Mass.

Rob Lilwall, CSP, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Gary Lynn, PhD, CSP, Milburn, N.J.

Tim Marvel, CSP, Dallas, Texas

Marty Mercer, CSP, Atlanta, Ga.

Tod C. Novak, CSP, Newport Beach, Calif.

Gerry O’Brion, CSP, Denver, Colo.

Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD, CSP, Williamsport, Pa.

Matthew Pollard, CSP, Austin, Texas

Thomas Ray, CSP, Sarasota, Fla.

Philipp Riederle, CSP, Burgau, Germany

Dean Savoca, CSP, Denver, Colo.

Jeff Shore, CSP, Auburn, Calif.

Bill Stainton, CSP, Seattle, Wash.

Carolyn Strauss, CSP, Denver, Colo.

William “T” Thompson, JD, CSP, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Jerome Wade, CSP, Albuquerque, N.M.

Crystal Washington, CSP, Houston, Texas

Ken Weichert, CSP, Nashville, Tenn.

Congratulations to all.

Have A Great Day

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