Professional Speaking

Shaz's audiences love the way he engages people on complex sales subjects using humour to great effect.  As a Speaker, he has a rare skill of making everyone feel that he is talking to just them.

As a Sales Guru and Trainer he is constantly in demand and has addressed many thousands of business and sales professionals throughout Europe over the last ten years.

Shaz is a member of the Professional Speakers Association, the Chartered Management Institute, the Institute of Directors and a Fellow of the Institute of Sales & Marketing Management. He is also co-author of the widely used SOCAscore sales skill profiling tool and is published in many leading magazines and periodicals regularly.

Download a 2 minute clip of Shaz in action at a sales seminar

 

Shaz is an outstanding conference speaker who will lift your event and make it a memorable experience for all. Shaz sometimes speaks through his alter ego "The Guru Asif" and audiences just have a terrific time, as well as learning some key lessons from the hard edged world of Selling!

Shaz has received many plaudits and rave reviews from engagements he has carried out as The Guru Asif! Some of the our clients have commented below on Shaz's ability as keynote speaker for a Sales event. To see for yourself why he is such an engaging speaker call us.

 

To see Shaz as "The Guru Asif" and sample his unique style and content download a 90 second clip below

 

If you are looking for a Professional Host or Master of Ceremonies for your next business or sales event and want someone who can pick up on all the serious themes whilst ensuring that the attendees have a great time - look no further!!

Download a 3 minute clip of Shaz in action as an MC click below

 

To listen to Shaz being interviewed by Elaine Gold, Chief Executive of Life-Enhanced on how to "Improve the Effectiveness of your Selling Skills" click below. Elaine says, "When we came up with the idea of putting up a website to offer advice and resources for the small independent business, Shaz was one of the first people we wanted to interview. His many years of sales experience, having to do, rather than just teach, shines through in the practical advice he gives his clients and the listeners to our interview. What makes Shaz unique is that he balances the processes and procedures with the skills necessary to succeed. If you want to be effective, not just efficient, then Shaz will be able to help you achieve this. If you haven't met Shaz, then listen to his interview to see for yourself what I mean."

 

Selected Client Testimonials “I have used Shaz right across Europe for many years, he talks to people in such a way their fears and language barriers cease to exist.” Bruno Loepfe, Central European Area Director, The MathWorks "Thank you very much for agreeing to come back to the London Group. You were the speaker with the best feedback last year for your 'You CAN close that sale' session."  Nicole Bachmann, Executive Committee Member, Institute for Independent Business - IIB “Shaz really connected with people at our sales conference and brought out the best in them. He is a very amusing and competent speaker!” Mark Cox, Sales and Marketing Director, Globix Corporation “Shaz truly motivated hundreds of our sales staff right across Europe as a top motivational speaker” Joris Joncker, Vice President - Sales, KPNQwest "When you need a professional business speaker with a sense of humour or better still you need a specialist Master of Ceremonies look no further than Shaz, he's the one. Why? Because he's done it so many times he can really deliver and that makes him very special for your audiences." Thomas Power, Chairman, Ecademy "Shaz is a jolly good speaker and should really be a comedian. He has  a true sincerity and willingness to help." Lawrence Perry, CEO - Dolma Corporation "Excellent educational and entertaining presentation with an interesting twist on 'sales theory'. He is also great company. The Guru Asif rocks!" Martin Shepherdly, MD, Web-Epics.tv Limited "Shaz is a great guy - warm, friendly and fun. He gets his message across with passion and humour. If you can get to hear him speak you are bound to learn something and gain from the experience" Graham Jones, London Chapter President, Professional Speakers Ass'n "Shaz is the most phenomenal speaker and trainer. His ability to connect with his audience in a way that puts everyone at ease is truly something to be admired. Quite simply, he is a natural." Simon Berkley, Trainer, S.A.L.T. Europe "What a great experience, Shaz Quereshi really knows how to deliver a message, invaluable lessons and best of all we can all remember what he taught us - now how often does that happen? If you have the opportunity to hear Shaz don't miss it - it will be time very well spent. Looking for a speaker at an event - he's your man. Many thanks Shaz. David Willis, Information Drivers "Funny and seriously professional. A great speaker who will make a big difference to your business. Meet him as soon as you can." Philip Calvert, Author and International Speaker, FinanceCube "Shaz is an absolute star. He has a great sense of humour and is very professional in how he goes about things. On a business level you will not meet much better. Shaz is also a joy to know. The more you meet him the more you cannot fail to like him. He is a must for a conference." Simon Warman-Freed, MD - xploit International "Shaz has great presence which, mixed with humour and a very interactive approach is particularly effective. I experienced Shaz get across the principles of Influencing People in just 40 minutes in a way that stuck. As someone passionate about accelerated learning I was extremely impressed!!! His charm and humour hides an extremely talented educator." Richard White, MD - Pro-Excellence     "Top man Shaz. Fair, funny and experience to kill for. His opinion should be heard and he is a man of his word. Check out the SOCAscore if you want to understand why you might be struggling with sales" Marcus Cauchi, MD - Sandler Sales Training Institute

Professional Memberships

To book Shaz call us on 01923 842200 now or send an email for further details to info@soca.co.uk