Why Hire a CSP?

According to the National Speakers Association, the CSP™ designation is the speaking profession’s highest earned international measure of professional platform competence. When speakers earn the CSP™ designation, meeting professionals looking to hire the best of the best will see their commitment to the profession, know they have top-notch speaking abilities, and have a proven track record of professionalism and success.

How Does a Speaker Earn the CSP™ Designation?

The CSP™ designation is earned by mastering four professional competencies:

Eloquence – The art of speaking and the use of powerful and persuasive presentations.
Expertise – The knowledge, skills, and experience in a specific area.
Enterprise – The purposeful undertaking of a successful speaking business venture.
Ethics – The principles or standards governing the conduct of those in the speaking profession.

Every CSP™ must…

Maintain membership in one of the 14 member associations of the GSF and subscribe to their Code of Professional Ethics.
Serve a specific number of clients within a five year period.
Show a certain level of earnings each year for a minimum of five years.
Present hundreds of professional speaking engagements.
Continue education in the professional speaking field.
Receive excellent ratings on performance evaluations from past clients.
Receive excellent ratings on performance evaluations from fellow Certified Speaking Professionals.
Maintain and renew their designation every 5 years.

How Many Speakers Hold the CSP Designation?

Fewer than 12 percent of the 5,000+ speakers worldwide, who belong to the 14 member associations of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), currently hold the Certified Speaking Professional designation. When you hire a CSP™ , you’re hiring a speaker who is acknowledged to be one of the best in the profession.