Joseph Sherren, CSP, HoF President, IFFPS Globally Speaking A World of Possibilities

Global Speakers’ Network Special Events Support & Networking Designations & Awards GSA Germany 230 Members NSANZ New Zealand 109 Members APSS Singapore 79 Members NSASA South Africa 74 Members PSAH Holland 42 Members PSA UK 334 Members MAPS Malaysia 61 Members PSAC China Candidate Member 25 Members CAPS Canada 531 Members NSAA Australia 560 Members PSAME Middle East In Formation NSAUS USA 3,618 Members FPSA France In Formation Membership as of March 2008

GSA Germany NSANZ New Zealand APSS Singapore NSASA South Africa NSAA Australia MAPS Malaysia PSA Holland Candidate Member NSA USA Global Speakers’ Network Designations & Awards Special Events Support & Networking CAPS Canada PSA UK PSA China Candidate Member 1. Warren Evans 2. David Price 10.Robyn Pearce 3. Patricia Ball 9. Naomi Rhode 8. Paul Bridle 6. Terry Paulson 5. Kit Grant 7. Catherine Palin-Brinkworth 4. Max Hitchins World Presidents PSA Middle East In Formation 12. W. Mitchell 11. Joe Sherren 13. Lindsay Adams FPSA France In Formation

One Comm unity of Professional Speakers To increase the profile and professionalism of the speaking industry around the world More speakers working globally International Industry Recognition Uniqueness Learning Sharing

IFFPS Values Learning: We understand that working in global markets places a greater demand on our individual personal development. Our members are committed to ensuring their expertise is aligned with their international clients’ objectives. Sharing: We are committed to helping the entire marketplace succeed and grow through the sharing of ideas, information and experience. Our members understand the price for failure of one non-local speaker is paid for by all global speakers. Uniqueness: We value open minds so we can accurately understand, flexibly integrate, and appropriately address the various cultures in audiences around the world. Our members are passionate about honoring the uniqueness of differing cultures.

Vision and Mission Vision “One Comm unity of Professional Speakers”Mission “To increase the profile and professionalism of the speaking industry around the world”

“Connecting Worlds With Words”

1.Provide significant sustainable value to our Federation Associations. Strategic Objectives 2.Establish and maintain effective on-going, regular communication vehicle(s) which keep individual IFFPS Members connected and informed. 3.Provide an appropriate benefits package for Global Speakers Network (GSN) Members. 4.Support communication related to the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. 5.Create sustainable events which advance the mission of IFFPS and support member association’s local initiatives.

1.Provide significant sustainable value to our Federation Associations. 2007/08 Goals Communicate the strategic plan and the IFFPS framework Survey Federation Associations to determine additional level and focus of support desired Integrate of NSA’s International PEG within IFFPS Create central databases which facilitate communications, scheduling and events happening internationally 2007/08 Goals Communicate the strategic plan and the IFFPS framework Survey Federation Associations to determine additional level and focus of support desired Integrate of NSA’s International PEG within IFFPS Create central databases which facilitate communications, scheduling and events happening internationally Strategic Objectives

Benefits that IFFPS –Content ideas –Different business models –Different pathways people have taken personally and professionally –Establishing worldwide standards and accreditation –Cost saving –When – possibly – significant buying group – when time is right –Referrals, backup speakers, work in our business (GSN and IFFPS) Goals re communications –Leadership training day (camp NSA ie) – standardize to get leaders on the right track, guidelines on how we induct leaders –President at each convention –delegation –Newsletter Survey –These are the benefits, what value do you see –Compiling a score sheet – back to council with results –Data base of events, ???? –1 delegate responsible for coordinating when events happen (Lindsay) –International webinars – are they included in GSN Integration of Inter’l peg with GSN –Discounted subscription since they just disbanded Team: Donald Jessep, Colleen Francis, Lindsay Adams

2.Establish and maintain effective on-going, regular communication vehicle(s) which keep individual IFFPS Members connected and informed. 2007/08 Goals Clarify an appropriate representation structure which delivers maximum value to IFFPS and to the Federation Associations Engage the expertise of each Association’s Council representative in creating and implementing the appropriate tactics to achieve the strategic objectives Develop a printed supplement to be included with NSA’s Speaker magazine (and/or) special section in VOE Implement an on-going discussion group for GSN Members 2007/08 Goals Clarify an appropriate representation structure which delivers maximum value to IFFPS and to the Federation Associations Engage the expertise of each Association’s Council representative in creating and implementing the appropriate tactics to achieve the strategic objectives Develop a printed supplement to be included with NSA’s Speaker magazine (and/or) special section in VOE Implement an on-going discussion group for GSN Members Strategic Objectives

Clarify an appropriate representation structure – who are sitting around the table – recommendation that Immediate past pres and 1 other – with voting rights on home board Be a more formulated process of event going back and forth to the IFFPS Consider the Board dele. As Board Liaison Get detail from Robyn Task force around table good idea Sending direct, personal invitations to events ie from President international pres. Supplement in VOE – if part of NSA may be perceived as edging them out – which is not. Consider standalone, $$$ - Use this year to build awareness of IFFPS – logo/graphic – watch these ratios change Coordinator of communications – Shari Bricks –Insight from outsiders –Pat Website – (John) went to espeakers for data base (Shari & Robyn)

3.Provide an appropriate benefits package for Global Speakers Network (GSN) Members. 2007/08 Goals Create a GSN awareness program to IFFPS Members Survey and assess GSN members on how we could best support them in their international business objectives Recruit speakers who meet the requirements for membership in the GSN Inform members about cutting-edge models, tools and technologies to enhance working internationally Evaluate the format and effectiveness of the current newsletter Confer life membership in GSN to past IFFPS Presidents 2007/08 Goals Create a GSN awareness program to IFFPS Members Survey and assess GSN members on how we could best support them in their international business objectives Recruit speakers who meet the requirements for membership in the GSN Inform members about cutting-edge models, tools and technologies to enhance working internationally Evaluate the format and effectiveness of the current newsletter Confer life membership in GSN to past IFFPS Presidents Strategic Objectives

Exclusive collaboration – speak more, speak better Separate link to GSN from each country’s website IFFPS is about industry as a whole, GSN is about you the speaker Every national convention, Pres ask who is a member of IFFPS, do you speak globally – GSN GSN member survey (Janelle) Top 3 things you want from GSN Top 3 problems internationally – content to be used in newsletter and sym. Debbie, benefits of GSN summarize for Newsletter Info on cutting-edge: section in NLTR and Symposium – a tag line – graphic,??? Evaluate NLTR – create a GSN binder, pdf to be include in it. Graphically appealing Feature: Professional tips ( word tips to be included in newsletter) Q&A from Dubai – 1 in each newsletter with responses Life membership – YES Debbie will take on Newsletter if Dan does not want to Team: Debbie Mayo-Smith, Janelle Barlow

4.Support communication related to the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. 2007/08 Goals Develop an international brand awareness process about CSP designation Standardize minimum requirements for CSP designation among all Federation Associations Inform all CSPs regarding CSP Link 2007/08 Goals Develop an international brand awareness process about CSP designation Standardize minimum requirements for CSP designation among all Federation Associations Inform all CSPs regarding CSP Link Strategic Objectives

Change objective to: Support the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation by increasing clarity and communication Goals are: (1 is OK) Addresses the long-term issue of CSP consistency (ie challenges for non-English speaking countries) Establish value to CSPs regarding CSP link and then inform Acknowledge you are either a CSP or should be striving to be one Action Team will report back by Dec 1/07 with 1 st goal 2 nd goal ongoing goal Change wording Team: Cheryl Cran, Siegfried Haider,

5.Create sustainable events which advance the mission of IFFPS and support member association’s local initiatives. 2007/08 Goals Plan and execute a successful Global Speakers' Summit and GSN Symposium in Dubai Plan and execute a GSN symposia prior to NSA - San Diego, CAPS - Halifax, NSASA – TBA Determine a long-term, viable strategy of holding a regular Global Speakers' Summit which will support and align with Federation Association’s events Create a template for future GSN symposia 2007/08 Goals Plan and execute a successful Global Speakers' Summit and GSN Symposium in Dubai Plan and execute a GSN symposia prior to NSA - San Diego, CAPS - Halifax, NSASA – TBA Determine a long-term, viable strategy of holding a regular Global Speakers' Summit which will support and align with Federation Association’s events Create a template for future GSN symposia Strategic Objectives

GSS Looked at guide in agenda book (pg 11) Must be different than any others – includes meeting planners 2 days dedicated to local and international talent, last day to showcase tradeshow Financially – 5 different poss. Models –Bid process guidelines and could use whichever model. –Team made up of 1 st chair (Scott), Reg, pres, past pres and pres-elect to look at bids and then chose host association – no GSS if nothing comes forward – don’t want to force it on the Fed. –Changed the bid process (page 12) planning team – whomever the host association brought forward, including inter’l members. – host association must be comfortable with their team –Accepted the Summit guide as written with these 2 changes –SA has proposal ready to go, but need to modify based on these 2 changes – 30 days to decide on 2009 Summit ??