The IPST (International Professional Speaking and Training) Industry - A Case Study

DISCLAIMERand Trainers. These Programs include industry-wide
This case study is an unbiased report on theentry-level certifications to graduate courses. These
International Professional Speaking & Trainingare also the only graduate courses, which come with
Industry. The names of organizations mentioned hereinthe legal guarantee of a Professional Speaking/Training
are neither linked nor related to each other in any way,career or money back.
shape or form unless specifically stated so. They areDeveloped and delivered by SHINE ADA (SHINE
only being mentioned herein for their efforts in buildingAcademia De Aedificatio), admissions into these
this industry.courses/programs are subject to panel interview
HISTORYassessments with strict evaluation. There is a
The International Professional Speaking and Trainingrestriction to the number of applicants into these
(IPST) Industry, as we know it today, is a globalgraduate programs, per intake. The Programs offer
phenomenon, which has been in existence for severalcomplete A-Z tools plus the marketing dynamism for a
decades and now exponentially growing in the newSuccessful Career as Professional Speakers/Trainers.
millennium.This includes a Platform to promote them, through the
That which began as public speaking that involvesGlobal Professional Body, SHINE ADASTA (ADA
oratorical skills, which can influence and motivateSpeakers & Trainers Alliance.)
others to do what we want them to do, since timeTHE IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OF A PROFESSIONAL
immemorial, has transformed into an industry whereSPEAKER & TRAINER
Professional Speakers and Trainers are paid top= Time Freedom - Flexible working hours & have
dollars for sharing their know-how. Here, themore time in hand.
Professional Speakers and= High Income Potential - One can decide how much
Trainers hone their speaking and people-relations skillshe/she is worth & wants to earn.
to a level that does command such top payments.= High Self-Esteem - Being appreciated & known
INDUSTRY SIZEfor causing POSITIVE CHANGES in fellow human
Professional Speakers and Trainers of Internationalbeings.
caliber usually earn a minimum of USD10000 per= Holiday around the World - Overseas Speaking/
keynote speech alone, with the high-end speakersTraining Assignments that are fully paid holidays.
going for more than USD100,000 per keynote speech.= Building New Friendships - Expand network of
This is a small fraction of the actual earnings of theselike-minded people & learn cultures around the
speakers and trainers as much of their income comesworld.
from consultations, coaching, the sales receipts ofCAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
workshops, books and other items including CDs,As in any enterprise, every Professional Speaker
e-books, online seminars, etc.Trainer is a business entity. Starting from basics, once
The number of International caliber Professionalestablished, this platform gives satisfactory Long-Term
Speakers and Trainers who earn a minimum ofBenefits. This can take anywhere from 1 to 10 years
USD10000 per keynote or more is said to be aroundto accomplish.
the region of 20000, most of them hailing from theThe various development opportunities of a
USA and Europe and only a handful from Asia.World-Class Professional Speakers/Trainers are as
The global market of attendees for an average largefollows:
conference in most major cites is approximately 5000· Global Opportunity .
pax. The average size for a seminar is 500-1000 pax.· Multiple-Stream Income
The average workshop size is 100-500 pax.· Additional &/or Residual Income (as
MARKET POTENTIALRoyalty)
Based on the current global population of Seminars· Global Branding
& Workshop attendees, which is fast growing,· Creating a Social Enterprise
globally, creating even more demand for Professional· Creating Teams of Professional Speakers
Speakers and Trainers, and based on the fact that& Trainers
there are only a few speakers who can meet this· New Opportunities
demand currently, there is potential for at least anotherBENEFITS TO COMPLEMENTARY SECTORS
100000 Professional Speakers and Trainers at thisThere are many other sectors/businesses that
moment. There are at least 10000 seminarsleverage on this industry. Those who do not see
workshops that are ongoing throughout Asia, inthemselvesbecoming a professional speaker/ trainer,
different industries, public and private, every month andfor any reason, can consider venturing into the
growing.following sectors, that very often stand to profit,
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THEfocusing on growing with the trillion dollar professional
INDUSTRYspeaking & training industry.
There are various e-learning & academicThe Top Most on the list are MARKETERS &
institutions that teach the theories to becomingPROMOTERS of Professional Speakers &
speakers & trainers.Trainers. Therehave been many success stories of
These know-hows are valuable knowledge &millionaires created by promoting Professional
tools for aspiring individuals to learn & apply in theirSpeakers & Trainers.
programs/speeches. Some world-renownedThe other businesses that can leverage on the IPST
Universities also offer these programs, providingIndustry include:
certificate, diplomas & degree programs in various· Business Investors
learning & professional development faculties. One· Events Management
has to have academic entry level qualifications to· Exhibition Organizers;
enter these courses.· Education;
International Professional Managers Association (IPMA)· Media, such as Production House, Advertising
offers Certified Professional Trainer (CPT), which is aAgencies, Publishing Houses
third party program. CPT is one platform that may· Web-Based Services
offer a Career as a Professional Trainer in some· Printing;
parts of Asia. They may provide opportunities to· Design & Construction;
practice training skills & may give training· Accounting & Finance;
engagements.· Travel & Hospitality;
There are numerous other train-the-trainer programs· Insurance;
that equip those with little or no academic qualifications,· Travel, and much more.
with excellent tools for training. These Programs* Parts/ Extracts from the Case Study Report from
usually range from a few days to a few weeks,SHINE ADASTA (Academia De Aedificatio Speakers
designed & conducted by many various individuals& Trainers Alliance) global accreditation body for
globally.professional speakers and trainers, global training
There is also the world's only educational, edificationproviders & speakers' bureaus.
and experiential program for Professional Speakers