Paul du Toit

Background: Paul du Toit, CSP is the first South African this century to be awarded the Certified Speaking Professional designation (2008). Committed to serving the speaking profession, he is a past president (2005-2006) of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa, and a past secretary of the International Federation for Profesional Speakers.

"Paul is brilliant. The added value he delivered from his presentation was awesome. He brings a comprehensive, unique view of bringing about mindset shift in individual teams and corporates. The presentation is focused, pragmatic, challenging and makes a difference. I would happily recommend him to anyone in my network." - Eric Peacock, Chairman, Academy of Chief Executives

Expertise: Known as the Mindset Shifter, Paul specialises in achieving extraordinary results through changing human mindsets - from individual through to organizations. He is a compelling seminar leader and keynoter, a highly experienced presentation skills coach and the author of "You Can Present with Confidence". His talks, seminars and workshops are supported by his acclaimed Congruence e-newsletter with over 12,000 opt in subscribers. Paul speaks and coaches internationally, and is a frequent contributor to speaker association conventions.

"Combine, inspiration, education and great content and what you have is Paul du Toit. I saw him once again speaking in Amsterdam Holland last weekend and was blown away. If you are looking for someone to take your conferece to the next level, Paul is your man.__" - Frank Furness CSP - Speaker - Author - Journalist

The person: Paul is married to Trudi and is the father of two daughters. He played guitar professionally in the early eighties prior to embarking on a career in the financial services sector where he achieved 6 consecutive International Quality Awards (1987 to 1992). He is the Managing Director of the Congruence Group specializing in training and development.

Paul is a wine enthusiast, and is known for imprisoning quality wine in his cellar prior to enjoying it when it is just right. He played league tennis for 26 years and started running as a hobby in 2002, and has completed 12 marathons, including 4 consecutive Two Oceans ultra marathons.

"Paul du Toit presents in a style that is relaxed, effective and incredibly memorable. Through storytelling, gentle humour and incisive delivery, he provides you with tools that make you think in a fresh and different way. I have no doubt that his message will stay with you for years after you haveseen him speak. There are few speakers in the world with that talent, or who deliver that much value" - Alan Stevens, The Media Coach and Global Speakers Federation President(2011)

Talks and programmes: www.pauldutoit.net Paul delivers the following conference keynotes:

Just Remember The One Thing: A powerful inspirational keynote packed with stories, metaphors and humour illustrating the power of self belief, purposeful values and a compelling life mission. Paul delivered this keynote as the very first international speaker to deliver a keynote at the German Speakers Convention in Herzogenaurach in 2006. Motivation/inspiration 40 to 80 minutes.

Mindset Shift: A high level, intellectual perspective on changing the way you think in order to achieve the results you want. Addresses mindset shift from an individual, team, organisation and national level. Keynote or morning session. The longer session is ideal for top level groups and encourages interaction and discussion. The shorter version delivered as a keynote. Change 45 minutes to 210 minutes.

Mind Blowing Customer Service: Having delivered customer service training since 1997, Paul's first ever keynote was on this topic in that year. His humourous but highly practical approach to service will give any organisation a rock solid blueprint to achieving client satisfaction through its people. Client Service 45 to 180 minutes. Now also availabe as a DVD.

Relationship Selling: Sales techniques have evolved into an advanced era where relationships, effective systems and a key account approach are vital. This talk addresses sales psychology, efficient prospecting and a step by step relationship selling cycle that works. Sales Psychology 60 to 180 minutes - also available as a full day session

"Paul du Toit's presentation at the March 2008 NSAA Convention in Melbourne Australia was 'world class'. His content and delivery were outstanding. He imparted relevant information in a way that left me excited that I had learned so much in such a short time. I can immediately transfer the benefits and apply to my own presentations thus improving my own performance." - Brenda Eckstein (Brenda Eckstein International), Business Consultant and Trainer.

Presentation Skills: see www.presentwithconfidence.co.za. Paul's Congruence Group has entrenched itself as a leading provider of presentation skills training since 1999. Both he and wife Trudi deliver presentation skills at executive level. Paul's book, You Can Present with Confidence was first published by Congruence Publishing in 2008, and August 2011 was the worldwide release of the 2nd edition. From coaching to full 3-day programmes.

"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.

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