Baggett Designated Certified Speaking Professional
For Immediate Release: 5/19/08
Byrd Baggett has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. Established in 1980, the CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of speaking experience and skill. Fewer than 10% of the speakers who belong to the International Federation for Professional Speakers hold this professional designation.
The CSP designation is conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the International Federation of Professional Speakers (IFPS) only on accomplished professional speakers who have earned it by meeting strict criteria. CSPs must document a proven track record of continuing speaking experience and expertise as well as a commitment to ongoing education, outstanding client service, and ethical behavior. Baggett is one of 41 professionals to earn the CSP in the class of 2008. Baggett will be honored during a ceremony on August 3rd at the 2008 NSA Convention in New York City, New York.
Byrd Baggett is an expert at developing authentic leaders and passionately engaged teams. Since 1990, he has helped numerous Fortune 500 companies and national associations achieve their goals. His solutions have been featured in many publications, including Readers Digest, Bits & Pieces, Guide Posts, and Selling Power magazine. He is the author of 13 books on the topics of sales, leadership, customer service, and motivation. His books have sold in excess of one million copies and his book on sales, The Book of Excellence, has been published in nine languages. His True Growth™ presentations have proven to grow individuals, teams, and businesses to the richly rewarding Season of Significance.
The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the leading organization for professional speakers. NSA’s thousands of members include experts in a variety of industries and disciplines, who reach audiences as trainers, educators, humorists, motivators, consultants, authors, and more. Since 1973, NSA has provided resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession. Visit NSA’s web site at www.nsaspeaker.org.