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Keynote Speaker
Paul du Toit, CSP
Your event deserves an experienced, accredited speaker who will provide relevant content with the right balance of entertainment and learning whilst engaging with your audience. This persuasive, award winning speaker blends his talks to the theme of your conference with skilful anecdotes and stories leaving powerful messages that stick. He consults with you prior to your event so that the content he delivers hits the sweet spot, changes minds and energises your people.
“Thanks Paul for a great presentation. You adapted your message to fit the theme of our business review. Our staff of all ages and corporate positions were engaged from beginning to end. We received very positive feedback after the talk and many shared their appreciation for your follow up email listing your relevant points.”
Staci Katsivalis
Softworx, a division of EOH
Keynote titles
Recognition & Halls of Fame
- 2008
The first African this century to achieve the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation
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- 2013
Recognised as an inaugural Global Speaking Fellow, now one of just a few dozen in the world
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- 2017
Inducted into the Southern African Speakers Hall of Fame
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- 2020
Inducted into the Southern African Educators Hall of Fame
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Why book Paul to speak at your conference?
By weaving relevant stories, anecdotes and case studies into his talks Paul invokes a balance of light hearted fun and decisive messaging to land his messages.
The author of 2 books on speaking, The Book of Persuasion – Paul’s 3rd business book published in 2025 and is available in hard cover, digital format and as an audiobook.
His keynote speech “The Keys of Persuasion” pinpoints the human initiative that AI can never replicate - providing tangible ways to dramatically increase influence – and results.
All talks are available in-person or online. Online talks are delivered using hi-speed fibre with off-grid backup & can be pre-recorded for guaranteed delivery. To find out more or to book Paul to speak at your conference please complete and submit our contact form, email us at pdt@congruence.co.za or call +27829295470.
Bring your audience to life with the infectious energy of this highly decorated speaker, and take something away that you can put into practice now.
Enquire how you can add value by packaging Paul's book with his talk.
Other Awards & Accolades
Paul is a founding member and past president of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (2005-2006), Southern Africa’s official professional speakers association. In April 2009 at the Global Speakers Summit in Cape Town, Paul became only the 2nd recipient of the PSASA Founders Award for an outstanding contribution to the association and the speaking industry in Southern Africa. He served from 2006-2008 as the Secretary of the Global Speakers Federation, and 2012-2013 as Treasurer.
Honorary FPSA
In 2014 Paul became an Honorary Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association of the United Kingdom & Ireland after a rousing storytelling keynote at the PSA convention in London.
Virtual & Remote Presentation
In July 2020 Paul satisfied the eSpeakers international criteria to be accredited as a Certified Virtual Presenter.
Here's what others have to say
"Paul, your presentation was a step by step guide and if diligently and appropriately applied, it will certainly yield desired results. Given the exceptional quality of your presentations, we are grateful and proud to be associated with you. If the survey is anything to go by, the glowing results vindicate these sentiments. You have earned our faith and trust as a value adding agent."
- Prof Charles Dondo, Enterprise Development Leader Growthplay
"Paul, your presentation was a step by step guide and if diligently and appropriately applied, it will certainly yield desired results. Given the exceptional quality of your presentations, we are grateful and proud to be associated with you. If the survey is anything to go by, the glowing results vindicate these sentiments. You have earned our faith and trust as a value adding agent."
- Prof Charles Dondo, Enterprise Development Leader Growthplay
"Paul, your presentation was a step by step guide and if diligently and appropriately applied, it will certainly yield desired results. Given the exceptional quality of your presentations, we are grateful and proud to be associated with you. If the survey is anything to go by, the glowing results vindicate these sentiments. You have earned our faith and trust as a value adding agent."
- Prof Charles Dondo, Enterprise Development Leader Growthplay