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BLI · Certified Speaking Professionals

CSP-led learning,
tailored to your team
and built to stick.

Every BLI Certified Speaking Professional has served
100+ clients and delivered 250+ professional engagements
in five years, earning a designation held by fewer than
1 in 10 professional speakers.

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1980

Year the National Speakers Association established the designation

<10%

of Global Speakers Federation speakers hold the CSP

100+

different clients served within 5 years

250+

professional engagements in that same 5 years

The international standard for professional speakers.

The CSP is conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the Global Speakers Federation only to speakers who have met strict criteria. The Federation’s member associations worldwide agree it represents competence in the speaking profession.

Fewer than 1 in 10 of their speakers hold it. When you see CSP after a speaker’s name, you’re booking a committed professional with a history of success across many audiences.

Why choose a CSP?

The quality of a learning session depends largely on who leads it. A CSP brings the experience, delivery and preparation to give your team a message that is relevant and stays with them.

Proven expertise

A track record of continuing experience, verified against strict criteria. You can trust their knowledge and their ability to deliver.

Polished delivery

Stage presence and technique honed over years, so the message captivates your audience and drives the outcomes you want.

Tailored to your team

CSPs research your industry, audience and challenges to shape content that is relevant and valuable to your attendees.

Ethical and current

Bound by the NSA Code of Professional Ethics and committed to ongoing education, bringing fresh ideas to every presentation.

Meet our CSP instructors:

Earned, not given.

Every CSP must:

Serve at least 100 different clients within 5 years
Earn excellent client evaluations and submit client testimonial letters
Maintain membership and subscribe to the Code of Professional Ethics

Present at least 250 professional engagements in that same period
Submit professionally prepared promotional materials
Continue their education in the professional speaking field

What those who hire speakers say:

CSP is an insurance policy toward the meeting planner’s success.”

When I have equal speakers, I will take the CSP first over the non-CSP.”

I reduce my risk by hiring someone with a CSP.”

The CSPs that we have selected have never disappointed our audiences.”

Get connected with a CSP.

CSPs offer a wide variety of approaches, topics and styles. Only you can decide which speaker best fits your needs, and a Certified Speaking Professional is a solid place to begin.