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When I first contacted Paul du Toit, it was because I wanted to be trained by the best. I can personally vouch that his training and his sage business advice has paid me back over and over again what I initially invested. Not only does Paul know his craft through and through, but he is also the master of layering in countless nuances that transcend both cultural and individual differences, with a mix of exuberance and intelligent control. I would not go to anyone else. Full stop.

- Dr Carolyn Neser.

Paul du Toit is a Certified Speaking Professional* and an experienced presentation skills facilitator. He has addressed, trained and coached thousands of people on the topic of presenting since 1999.

He is a founding member and past president of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (2005-2006), South Africa’s official professional speakers' association. He served from 2006-2008 as the secretary of the Global Speakers Federation. He has spoken on motivation, customer service, mind-set shift and platform skills both in Southern Africa and internationally.

Paul is the managing director of the Congruence Group based in Sandton, South Africa, which develops human capital from companies of all sizes. He trains, coaches and facilitates presentation skills, including at universities, which employ him as a guest lecturer on this topic from time to time.

* Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

The CSP designation is currently held by less than 700 professional speakers globally** - under 10% of speakers worldwide. Only two national speakers associations under the umbrella of the International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS) are licensed to award the CSP designation – the United States and Australia.

The Certified Speaking Professional designation is the most sought-after and visible measure of professionalism in the speaking business internationally. It demonstrates professional standards in four key areas:

  • Association membership
  • Continuing education
  • Speaking performance
  • Business management

Paul du Toit is only the second resident South African to be awarded the CSP designation and the first in 24 years. Many of the contributors to this book also hold this designation.

For more information on CSP, go to any of the following websites:

** Correct in July 2009.