Beverly Beuermann-King, an instructor with the Durham College School of Continuing Education and president of the Toronto, Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), accepts her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation at an international convention for professional speakers on Tuesday, July 10.
Beverly Beuermann-King, an instructor with the Durham College School of Continuing Education and president of the Toronto, Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), was awarded the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation at an international convention for professional speakers in San Diego, California on Tuesday, July 10. Beuermann-King is now one of 36 people in Canada and 555 around the world to be awarded this title.
Beuermann-King translates current research and best practices information into a realistic, accessible and practical approach through dynamic stress and wellness workshops, online articles, e-newsletters, media interviews and most recently through a recently published collaboration called Awakening the Workplace.
The National Speakers Association and the International Federation of Professional Speakers confer the CSP designation onto accomplished professional speakers who meet their strict criteria. CSPs must document a proven track record of business excellence, continuing education, outstanding client service and ethical behaviour.
"The proudest moment in receiving my CSP designation was when I looked out at the audience and saw my husband Rodger, and sons Tayler and Nickolas, there to cheer me on. Along with their cheers was a strong Canadian delegation hooting and hollering. It was an absolutely amazing feeling," said Beuermann-King. "We rarely achieve any success without the support of great people. I have been fortunate to have been a part of many groups that have helped me grow, challenged me and strengthened my beliefs and passion, including those from my speaking association."
It's ironic that the self-proclaimed hater of public speaking in high school and university used to became nervous and tongue-tied speaking in front of crowds. Now, she believes public speaking is a talent that can be learned.
Today, Beuermann-King speaks to corporations and associations all across Canada and has taken her stress and wellness message to more than 25,000 people coast to coast, completed more than 200 national media interviews, has been as spokesperson for Expedia.ca, and an Education and Development co-ordinator for the Canadian Mental Health Association in Toronto.
In addition to her rewarding career, she makes sure to give back to her community via her position as fundraising chair for the Mariposa Minor Hockey Association and participates as a community leader and board chair of several other foundations.
Visit www.worksmartlivesmart.com for more information about Beuermann-King's work.