Certified Speaking Professional

The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), bestowed by The National Speakers Association, is the highest earned designation in the speaking profession. 

Fewer than eight percent of all NSA members worldwide have earned the title.

Established in 1980, the CSP designation serves as an internal measure of professional platform skill and proven speaking experience. To qualify, candidates must meet a combination of educational, professional and performance standards. 

In a five-year period, CSP candidates must serve at least 100 different clients, give a minimum of 250 presentations and earn 32 educational credits, which are given by attending NSA workshops, conventions and single-focus labs.

Current NSA President Dave Gorden, CSP, CPAE, states, "Earning your CSP takes hard work and dedication. To a meeting planner, it serves as an insurance policy showing that the speaker has withstood the test of time and competency."

  During the five years required to earn her CSP, Karla improved the morale and corporate spirit in 10 of the Fortune 100 companies. Some of her clients include:

Coca-Cola
IBM
Chick-fil-A
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Motorola Energy Systems
TRC
Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
Digital Equipment Company
Merck Sharp and Dohme

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