When you bring in a speaker who does exactly what you’d hoped for, and more, people will compliment you for months. When you don’t, you’ll never hear the end of it. We present seven reasons why hiring a pro will benefit your organization and make you look good as an organizer:

1. Professionals who earn a living speaking and training bring a wide variety of experience - experience that will help make your session a success.

2. Professional speakers can supply references, giving you peace of mind.

3. Professionals will provide support material that lets you know what subjects they speak on and what types of programs they do (seminars or workshops, keynote speeches, luncheon or dinner talks).

4. Professionals will tailor their presentation to meet the particular needs of your group, and they will stay within your time guidelines.

5. Professionals have credentials indicating their commitment to the speaking profession.

6. Many professionals can give you audio or video tapes that make it easier to judge whether they’re right for your group. Professionals often have websites, as well.

7. Professionals know how to set up a room to give you the best advantage.

Hiring a member of CAPS Calgary helps ensure that your event will be a success. Your audience will be applauding you, as well as the speaker, when the presentation is over.