The Board of Directors of the Professional Speaking Association is responsible for running the organisation and board members also act as the legal directors of the PSA. Board members are elected at the AGM for a four-year term that can be renewed once, to give a maximum eight-year term.
The current Board of Directors consists of:

Non-exec director, chairman and executive coach who speaks on buying & selling businesses.


The ‘Get Your Voice Heard’ speaker and coach, working with those who want to get their voice heard from the stage, in the media and within their organisation.

Marketer, professional speaker and author who specialises in helping businesses to grow by attracting and winning more customers.

Helps business owners improve profits and cash flow by helping them increase prices. Speaks on property tax to help investors better plan the growth of property business in a tax-efficient manner.

Speaks on authentic motivation and resilience in schools and businesses. Presentation coach and the author of 11 books.


Experienced entrepreneur, business psychologist and neuroscientist working with clients who want to avoid conflict, diminish stress and become far more influential.

Expert on professional relationships strategy and the author of four books. Andy helps his clients to build, nurture and leverage their professional relationships.
Read more about what your Board does.
Advisory Council
The PSA has an Advisory Council of previous national Presidents, who offer advice and the benefit of their experience to the Board. The Advisory Council currently consists of:
- Alan Stevens FPSA PSAE Global Speaking Fellow – Chair
- Jane Gunn FPSA
- Peter Roper FPSA
Chair’s Role
The Chairman or Chairwoman oversees the running of the Board of Directors. The Chair is expected to remain in post for three to five years, though the role is elected each year. The Chair’s role also includes acting to ensure continuity, helping each Annual President maintain the consistent running of the PSA from year to year.
President’s Role
The President is the figurehead of the PSA and is appointed by the Board of Directors for a one-year term starting at each Annual Convention in October. The President is our official representative at external events, such as those of the international speaking community. The President is also responsible, together with the Chair and a speaker selection committee, for selecting speakers for our annual events.
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager of the PSA acts as the day-to-day co-ordinator and administrator of PSA activities. Our Operations Manager is Sara Beth Reynolds who heads a small team and can be contacted on 0333 444 8910.