Paula Smith - Speaker CSP, Author, Business Consultant, Workshop Leader (BA Training and Development, Grad Cert Ed, MA NLP) Paula has been inspiring audiences for nearly 30 years. Dynamic, infectious, inspiring, commercially savvy, and passionate are all words that have been used by her clients to describe Paula as a presenter, workshop leader, and business coach. Paula's many roles as a successful business woman/entrepreneur have included director of Australia's largest grooming and deportment school, franchisor, hotel owner, training College director, professional speaker, author, corporate trainer and leadership coach. From her training rooms to the conference floor, Paula will engage the audience with her energetic spirit, solid expertise, and her unshakeable conviction that a positive mindset leads to an exceptional life. She is the director of the Self Leadership Institute, a boutique training and coaching consultancy helping individuals and organisations to grow their business and their brand. She is the author of the highly successful books Speaking in the Shower and Powerful Presentation Principles, and now the number 1 best selling Sell Your Story. She is recognised as a leading authority on standing up and speaking out. She has been awarded the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation by the National Speakers Association. Only a small number of professional speakers hold the CSP designation worldwide. Paula values long-term business relationships and many of her clients have her returning year after year as a partner in meeting their organisational goals. Paula is also a proud mum of three, wife of one, and friend to a few more. She has been seen attempting the occasional triathlon and enjoys hanging out on her Perth Hills property with her family, close friends, and a whole bunch of adorable alpacas.