Paul Kingsman: Succeeding in the Split Seconds of Life

Paul Kingsman is a sought after expert on
how to be distraction-proof.


As a professional motivational speaker and executive coach, he teaches financial industry professional how to maintain focus to achieve outstanding results.

Paul helps clients conquer daily distractions which seem urgent, but are more often inconsequential, so they can achieve the success they want in both their business and personal lives.

He knows the importance of keeping focused in life’s split seconds first hand: Paul trained for 13 years, to swim a 2 minute backstroke race at the 1988 Olympics, and won a medal by only four one-hundredths of a second!

After retiring from competitive swimming, Paul applied the same success habits he had developed in sport to business, going on to achieve big results with some of the world’s best known companies, both in his native country of New Zealand and here in his adopted home of the U.S. He’s managed Speedo New Zealand and worked as a high net-worth advisor for both Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo.

His financial industry experience has given Paul an understanding of the unique business challenges faced by advisors, agents and associates. Whether through keynote speaking or executive coaching, Paul gives his clients practical tools to focus on best practices so they can enjoy success sooner.

Paul currently lives in Northern California, and enjoys spending his leisure time with his wife, teenage son, and their dog.

What people are saying

"Our associates were looking for practical strategies and solutions to help drive the relevant, daily work activities that are so simple to do and yet so easy to bypass in our business. Your keynote resonated deeply with the team and exceeded our expectations! It was truly transformative for numerous team members who expressed how they immediately incorporated what they learned into their action plan."
Kai Deering
Executive Director, Regional Manager
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.

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"Our association is fortunate enough to hear several great speakers each year, and you are one of the most inspiring and genuinely passionate speakers I've heard!"
Carl Lundgren
Vice President
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Marin County Chapter