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PSASA is the professional association for speakers. We consider “speaker” to include trainers, facilitators, coaches, consultants, adult educators, and keynoters. It is the place to meet with and learn from some of the best.
PSASA is a professional association for people involved in the speaking business. Our members are versatile and diverse. They represent all aspects of the speaking business. All make their living, or part of their living, speaking to and/or working with groups as trainers, facilitators, coaches, consultants, adult educators, and keynoters.
PSASA is committed to building a better future for the professional speaking business in South Africa. We help our members succeed in their speaking businesses through learning partnerships, market development and professional accreditation. We also support international advancement of the speaking profession through our participation in and support for the International Federation for Professional Speakers.
So what are some of the benefits of membership in PSASA?
- Membership in a local Chapter at no extra cost (as chapters are formed)
- Increased profile through the PSASA website
- Membership in the International Federation For Professional Speakers (IFFPS) at no extra cost – which in itself offers a host of benefits, like eligibility to attend conventions hosted by affiliated Speakers Associations around the globe
- The opportunity to meet the requirements for your Certified Speaking Professional designation (CSP) - you must be a member of PSASA in order to make application
- Professional and business development at meetings, networking groups and the conventions
- Networking with experts who speak professionally
- A Community of Support - not just "how to's" but also fellowship and fun with those who understand the business
- Mentorship programs for developing speakers
- Educational Publications
- Help with developing the eight professional competencies for professional speaking.
- Professional membership of an organisation with a clear code of professional ethics.
The monthly Professional Speaker magazine from the National Speakers Association (NSA, USA), features the latest tips and trends on:
- speaking
- training and facilitating
- professional relationships
- keynoting
- marketing
- sales
- technology
- business management
- topic development
- humour
- platform skills
- developing products
In addition, Voices of Experience, a monthly audiocassette, features interviews with the masters of the speaking business worldwide. These publications are mailed 10 times per year and are received by all members (4 times a year until we have 150 members).
These are some of the many benefits of membership.
Complete an application form to join now.
Talk to a member of PSASA and discuss the advantages of being a part of an organisation that is dedicated to building the profile and professionalism of its members. Join us as one of the "experts who speak professionally" in South Africa.
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