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Friday 18th October
08:30
Tea, Coffee & Registration
09:00 - Breakout Room
Speaker Factor Semi-Finals
10:30
Tea & Coffee Break
11:00 - Main Stage
Welcome
Nathan Littleton
Compere
Olga Geidane is a dynamic and sought-after master of ceremonies, as well as she is known for her expertise as a speaker in self-leadership, communication, and mindset transformation. With an infectious energy and the ability to connect deeply with her audience, she has captivated attendees at conferences and personal development events across five continents, both online and in-person.
Her profound wisdom and engaging presence set her apart, making every event she hosts an unforgettable experience. Olga is also a dedicated mindset coach for high achievers and C-suite executives, guiding them to unleash their full potential and lead purposeful lives. She has co-authored books with industry leaders like Sharon Lechter, Brian Tracy, and Denis Waitley, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in personal development.
Originally from Latvia and now based in the UK, Olga’s passion for travel and adventure fuels her diverse endeavours, including event hosting, masterminds, and even relationship retreats for couples. Her extensive experience and captivating presence ensure that every event she hosts is extraordinary and memorable.
11:10 - Main Stage
It’s easy to stand out – for the wrong reasons! Walk on a stage naked and an audience will remember you, but you probably won’t be rebooked. In this session, Lee breaks down how being ‘a diva onstage and a delight offstage’ is a guaranteed way to stand out as THE speaker clients want to work with again and again.
Lee is the award-winning author of ‘The Busy Person’s Guide To Great Presenting’ and visiting faculty at The University of Oxford Blavatnik School of Government. He has been a sales director at several global firms including the publishers of The Times and was also a professional magician for 20 years. Since 2010, he has been a full-time keynote speaker, trusted by leading global brands to help their audiences become more compelling, connected and confident. Lee currently leads the ‘communication and connection’ modules for the leadership programmes of three of the world’s largest professional services firms. He is a Fellow of the PSA, and recipient of the Hall of Fame PSAE.
11:45 - Main Stage
Many people think selling is icky. Let me reframe this for you if you do. As professional speakers, you cannot afford not to fall in love with selling. So, why not Stand Out – Selling?
Janice B Gordon, The Customer Growth Expert, is the founder of the top 10 Scale Your Sales Podcast and Framework, which helps revenue-focused organisations grow through customer excellence and sales. Listed as LinkedIn Sales 15 Innovating Sales Influencers to Follow. Janice B Gordon is an International Speaker, Consultant, Educator and Facilitator. Author of Business Evolution: Creating Growth in a Rapidly Changing World and co-author of Heels to Deals: How Women are Dominating Business to Business Sales.
12:25
Lunch & Networking
13:25
Workshops: Choose your topic
3 rooms, 3 streams
Speak More
Marketing and Sales
Starling Room
13:25
Intro Level
“Way too expensive!” or “We need to bring the price down!” A keynote presentation about the constant price negotiation that creates sweat beads to many salespeople. Sweating yes – but better at the beach. We look at the 5 core values you can find in every product or service, the 2 rules that apply in case of special conditions, plus at the for steps when you want to handle objections. All broken down to the speaker business.
Some say his lectures and training methods are, like himself, a little crazy. And they are probably not entirely wrong. But that is exactly what makes Daniel Enz, CSP, stand out as a sales trainer and speaker. Always in a suit and red sneakers, equipped with boxing gloves, he manages to catch the attention of the audience, be it in the seminar room or on the big stage. Continuous development is at the top of the sales trainer’s agenda. Sustainable sales trainings are characterized by its high practical content. Daniel Enz warns: “We go live – and with real customers!” With his young and dynamic manner, he has already inspired hundreds of thousands of people in his lectures & sales training sessions for well-known companies around the world. The focus is on Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. But also for international clients from the Netherlands, Denmark, India, Australia and others he has been in action – offline and online. He is one of the TOP 100 trainers in the German-speaking region. The #1 Swiss Newspaper quoted: “He is one of the best in his field!”
14:10
Intermediate Level
Some speakers were seemingly born to be the centre of attention, jazz hands at the ready! But others join our profession due to a deep authentic calling – the powerful desire to share something unique and important – despite naturally shying away from the spotlight. Whether as a result neurodivergence, introversion, past trauma or natural newbie nervousness, you may feel overwhelmed at times by the pressures of the platform – the need to be visible on Social Media, the vulnerability of publishing creative work or the thrill-slash-terror of taking Centre Stage! This session will help you to show up as who you really are, cultivating the courage and confidence to #StandOut.
Kate Trafford is a Master Coach, Fellow of the PSA and author of ‘Get There, Love Here! The busy professional’s guide to authentic, enjoyable success’. As a coach, Kate became fascinated by the ways we unconsciously limit our own success and happiness. She discovered many little-known secrets of how to release this resistance – so progress can be both swift and enjoyable – qualifying along the way as a Master Hypnotherapist. Kate has 24+ years’ experience helping business leaders and their teams drive for big results – and love the journey!
Speak Better
Stage Craft and Delivery
Cygnet and Warbler Room
13:25
Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this session will provide you with invaluable insights into the world of business leader peer groups.
Understanding your audience: What are business leader peer groups? What do their members valuewhat makes them tick?
Cracking the format: Learn about the typical structure of peer group meetings and variations.
Delivering value: Discover the key elements of a successful presentation for this specialist audience and format.
Don’t miss this opportunity to understand whether this market is right for you!
Bob was lucky in gaining great academic credentials which he used to pursue a successful early career working for both major blue chip consultancies and managing small businesses before finding his niche leading and scaling larger businesses as MD and CEO himself.
Twenty years ago Bob launched MD2MD, a business leader peer group organisation that he grew to 100 members. In the process facilitating over 800 meetings of business leaders and engaging in close confidential conversation about business challenges with over 300 different business leaders and hosting over 500 workshops with over 200 different professional speakers.
He is now semi-retired but remains passionate about the practical leadership challenges of adolescent businesses by accidental business leaders. He says he has learnt so much the hard way and from so many real leaders that it is his duty to share those insights widely. Which he does through writing for and speaking to as many operational business leaders as possible. Enabling them to deal even more effectively with the challenges they encounter leading their business.
14:10
Advanced Level
This workshop is for you if you want to Stand Out (not burnout!) as a professional speaker BUT… – you feel like it is all work and no play! You can never get the BALANCE right. – you say yes to everyone else’s demands: clients, speaker bookers, event organisers, and your needs hardly get a chance! Your BOUNDARIES are virtually non-existent. – you BELIEVE success as a professional speaker means long hours, hard work and never fully switching off (even though you know that current approach is not working out so well for you!).
Donna Smith – Award Winning Professional Speaker : Award Winning Coach Donna is on her own journey of discovery. She is someone who has overcome burnout, faced several career crossroads, struggled with perfectionism and that feeling of not being good enough. Basically, the types of challenges so many of us battle with regularly. Why is this relevant? Because she has faced all of these challenges and now she gets to burn bright as a Professional Speaker everyday and so can you! Donna made her dream of running her own coaching business a reality in 2017 and now works with lawyers, helping them to ‘Burn Bright’, not out!
Speaking Business
Business of Speaking
Drake Room
13:25
Intro Level
If you are feeling overworked, overwhelmed, overtired and
overstretched, then you are under stress. Stress is invisible but it can affect us at any age or stage of life. It contributes to 80% of illnesses but if you understand your triggers, you can stay calm and in control
Ruth is a “stresspert” with over 20 years experience in helping people of all ages to understand and manage their stress. She is a therapist, speaker and author.Prior to this her career was in education where she was the Head of the Youth Service in the London Borough of Ealing and Chairperson of the Centre for Youth Work Studies at Brunel University. She wears hearing aids in both ears after a childhood accident but claims her superpower is lipreading. She is a Fellow of the International Stress Management Association and an Honorary Fellow of Brunel in recognition of her work with young people.
14:10
Advanced Level
As a professional speaker, choosing the right outfit for your speaking engagement can be overwhelming and frustrating. You want to make a strong impression while balancing professionalism, individuality, and comfort. As Stylist to Speakers, Kay will share 3 rules on how to align your look to your message, so you can use your outfit as one of the tools to be memorable and to make your message more digestible for the audience, so you can stand out and earn more bookings.
Kay has spent 20 years dressing actors like Elizabeth Debicki, Riz Ahmed, Ben Whishaw and Lily James. Kay started Mind Over Fashion to combine her passion for style with her love for learning about human behaviour to help professional speakers all over the world gain more confidence and find their Signature Speaker Style, which is aligned with their message. Because whether we want it or not, we are being judged for the way we look, even before we start speaking.
14:50
Tea & Coffee Break
14:50 - Drake Room
Meet the PSA Board
15:20 - Main Stage
Experts and thought leaders in every industry are being challenged to raise their game. Generative AI, globalisation, business model innovation causing the blending of industries and merging of domains, along with deep, structural disruption in every sphere of life and work are all combining to change how our clients perceive expertise and the type of help they’re looking for. Don’t be caught out. Don’t become irrelevant. Rather #StandOut by applying three simple, but remarkably effective techniques that have helped Graeme Codrington stay on top of his game for nearly three decades.
Futurist and scenario planner, specialising in the future of work Lead futurist, head of a global research team at TomorrowToday Futures Institute Five degrees in five different faculties from five different universities Clients in over 150 countries, has physically worked in 101 countries Author of six best-selling books Guest lecturer at 8 leading business schools around the world One of the 52 featured ‘Global Shorts’ TEDx speakers for 2021, 3 TEDx talks in total Recognised as one of the world’s leading futurists and leadership experts.
15:55 - Main Stage
These Top Activators become your bridge from selling your time as a speaker to running your scalable speaking business. Reach millions with your powerful message and multiply your income while gaining your time back. Stand out and make the greatest impact with your voice around the globe!
Monique Blokzyl is an award-winning international speaker and business mentor for visionary entrepreneurs who want to boost their visibility, scale their businesses and impact the world. She has helped hundreds of clients from 50+ countries double, triple and even quadruple their income with her Voice to Millions framework. Monique has shared stages in more than 30 countries with top entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk and political leaders including former US foreign minister John Kerry, and many others. As a member of the Evolutionary Business Council and other prestigious communities, she has built a powerful network that reaches millions. Monique has received many awards such as the ‘Exceptional Woman of Excellence’ Award from the Women Economic Forum, and she has been featured in BRAINZ, BUSINESSWORLD, Feminess, and more. Combining her passion for business with her love for speaking, she helps visionaries use their voice as a golden key to success. Her mantra is Speak up. Scale up. Impact the World!
16:30 - Main Stage
Do you have the potential to stand out on stage? In this keynote developed especially for the Speaking Business Summit, Steve Bustin PSAE will explore engaging ways to stand out on stage – while also understanding how we sow the seeds of potential as speakers.
Steve Bustin says the stage is his happy place, whether that’s as a speaker, a compere or a performer. He’s a former PSA National President and holder of the PSAE, the PSA’s highest award. He’s a speech coach, media trainer and former BBC News journalist. He’s also an improv fanatic, a dog dad and a gardener.
17:05 - Main Stage
Compere - Closing
Olga Geidane
19:30
Dinner
21:00 - Cabaret
With Stephen Whitton & Special Guests
Dress - Casual
Saturday 19th October
09:15 - Main Stage
Opening
James Perryman is an experienced event host, speaker, trainer and coach, working with businesses and leaders to help them discover their potential, and increase their performance. Those businesses include the likes of O2, AO.com, Crystal Palace FC and Aston Martin F1.
He brings energy, focus and inspiration, and built his knowledge and skills over a 20-year career consulting and delivering change across the span of business areas, engaging with leaders and influencing a culture of growth and development.
A professional member of the PSA (Professional Speaking Association), James was awarded both Ambassador of the Year and Regional President of the Year. In addition to professional hosting and speaking at events, James is sought after to increase people’s resilience, productivity and self-esteem, and runs courses focussing on communication, management, leadership, high performance and customer excellence.
09:20 - Main Stage
In this session, Ross will peel back the curtain on how he consistently books 130+ keynotes a year by building relationships, negotiating win-win deals, and ultimately just doing things very differently. In this session you will discover: • Innovative ways to give and receive referrals, not just to your fellow speakers, but to your clients. • How to leverage video testimonials, philanthropy, and social media in order to grow your business. • Ideas on creative negotiations in order to find “Value” when clients don’t have your “full fee.” • Methods to be more creative in your sales pitches, your customization, and how to create “slump-busters” in order to keep your calendar full. • Ideas on pre and post gig networking that could hopefully lead to more international travel and lifestyle destinations.
The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is an award- winning, peak-performance, business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on all seven continents. Ross is one of only three members of National Speakers Association to have earned the CSP, CPAE (Speaker Hall of Fame) and Global Speaker Federation’s “Global Speaker Fellow” designations. Ross and his books have been featured in thousands of media outlets over the years, including: CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, and Fox News, as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today.
09:55 - Main Stage
To #StandOut as a speaker you need to use stories. Sadly, the “epic stories” we tend to think of as motivational only work in specific circumstances. For most people, much of the time, the research evidence is that it can actually stop our audiences taking action and reduce our impact! What’s more, concentrating on ‘epic stories’ disempowers – intimidates even – more typical speakers… the speakers who make up most of the industry. So we need an alternative. Something that’s better for more of our audiences and better for more of us. StoryMaking is a keynote presentation about how we can find – and use – the “tactical stories” we need to make impact on stage, and how we will stand out because of that impact. We’ll blend inspiration and tactics with simple, tested tools to help people act on the inspiration. Speakers get the motivation to be different, and tools to get them there! There’s no point in telling people to be taller unless you also give them a box to stand on.
Simon spent 24 years as a research scientist – his PhD looked at the causes of childhood leukaemia and the techniques he pioneered revolutionised the way medical data is analysed. He then accidentally became the manager of the UK’s largest social science research unit – the second most influential in the world. He’s also toured Europe and the UK as a lighting designer for dance companies; been a commissioned playwright; and worked both an actor, and Director for operas. His book Presentation Genius was a best seller on the high street, reaching the giddy heights of number six – one under Alan Sugar’s autobiography.
10:30 - Main Stage
Antoinette Dale Henderson
What does it take to command respect from the stage?
‘Gravitas’ is an invaluable, yet intangible quality for success. Speakers with gravitas get taken seriously and #standout from the crowd, all while retaining their unique voice and authenticity.
But what is gravitas, exactly? You know when someone has ‘it’, but it’s hard to pinpoint the characteristics that make up this powerful skill.
Antoinette Dale Henderson has made it her life’s work to decode gravitas. She’s developed a proprietary model that has enabled thousands of leaders to define and unleash theirs. Her belief is that anyone can tap into it if they know how.
In this keynote, she’ll share key insights from her global research into the six qualities that make up gravitas and practical guidance on how speakers can step into their own version of it for maximum impact and influence with their diverse audiences.
Antoinette is an international keynote speaker and executive coach with over 25 years’ experience in leadership communications, including 16 years holding senior positions at the world’s top PR consultancies.
She specialises in delivering strategically-driven, bespoke leadership programmes, proven to make a powerful difference to executives, boards and top teams in the UK and internationally.
She’s on a mission to decode Gravitas and demonstrate that it’s a skill that can be accessed by everyone, regardless of seniority or gender. Her proprietary Gravitas® Programme has empowered thousands of leaders to navigate change with credibility and confidence for over a decade.
She’s author of two highly acclaimed books: Leading with Gravitas and Power Up and her TEDx is entitled Gender Equality: The New Power Dynamic.
10:50
Tea & Coffee Break
11:10
Workshops: Choose your topic
3 rooms, 3 streams
Speak More
Marketing and Sales
Starling Room
11:10
Intermediate Level
Do you find that your website and social media posts don’t carry the same energy or impact that you exude in person? “Something is better than nothing” is one of the biggest myths we accept. As much as it may not be a true reflection of you – it’s a start. The evolution of your brand and marketing materials is an incremental process that gets clearer and richer over time. “Brilliant Branding Boosters” is the next step in clarifying best practices so you can feel proud of your marketing and #StandOut, tall and proud, in the world. In this dynamic and interactive session, you will learn the essential elements you need to have on your website and in all your online campaigns to bridge the gap between the way people experience you in-person vs online. This presentation is packed with practical insights to elevate your look, feel, and tone across various platforms.
Azadeh is an insightful brand strategist, marketing expert, thought-provoking speaker, #1 bestselling author, and founder of Gogo Telugo Creatives. With 15+ years of international experience, she has built successful brands and earned several marketing awards along the way. Azadeh is passionate about supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs and organizations who want to get to the heart of their brand so they can stand out in front of their ideal clients, build trust, and create a thriving business. She is the past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (BC Chapter), a proud mentor at Futurpreneur, an Advisory Board Member for the Healthy Heroes Foundation, and the past Communications Director at the Vancouver Board of Trade Sustainability Committee. In her free time, she enjoys flamenco and salsa dancing, playing beach volleyball, and taking long walks along the seawall in spectacular Vancouver, Canada.
11:45
Intro Level
It’s not enough to know how to use social media, you also need to know how to win over those that use it. This hands-on, interactive workshop will show you how a more thoughtful use of social media will generate meaningful results for your organisation, helping you to finally get the results you’ve always wanted. You won’t come away from this session with the tricks and tips you’ve heard a hundred times before. Instead you’ll be inspired to be different. You’ll leave determined to raise your social media activity to a new level, making you stand out in a way you’ve never done so before.
Mark Saxby is more than just ‘another social media expert’. Combining his experience as an award-winning BBC and ITV journalist with his expertise gained after setting up one of the UK’s first specialist social media agencies in 2011, Mark and his clients have generated more than £20 million in sales through social media. Mark also founded the national Positive Social charity, which goes into schools to teach young people how to take back control of their lives from social media.
Speak Better
Stage Craft and Delivery
Cygnet and Warbler Room
11:10
Intro Level
When it comes to creating meaningful connection, humour is one of most powerful tools at your disposal. This interactive (and need I say fun) workshop shows you how to harness that power and season your material like a professional comedy writer.
Beth Sherman is a speaker, comedian, and seven-time Emmy Award-winning Hollywood comedy writer. She’s written for the biggest shows in American television, including Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards. She is a master of the art of quick connection through humour, and practices what she preaches, delivering engaging keynotes and workshops that teach audiences how to harness the power of laughter to fast-track emotional connection, build trust and inspire action.
11:45
Advanced Level
PSA members come from a multitude of backgrounds but above all we are experts in our respective fields. But the journey from expert to speaker, and especially Keynote Speaker, is one that requires a totally different mindset. In this entertaining and interactive workshop, Rikki will explain and demonstrate how to transform your expertise into a StandOut keynote speech that will be both memorable and inspiring, leading your audience to take action that will change their world.
Rikki Arundel, MSc, PSAE, FPSA, ALAM(Hons) Rikki Arundel is an acclaimed keynote speaker, a recipient of the PSAE Speaker Hall of Fame award and the first recipient of The Speaker Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. With decades of experience, including founding the PSA, Rikki has mastered the art of impactful communication. Their diverse career, from Butlin’s Redcoat through corporate sales and marketing management to leading advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusivity, is a journey rich in stories that are the foundation of memorable keynote speeches. Rikki’s workshops, infused with humour and insight, equip speakers with the skills to captivate audiences and their Speaking Business Summit workshop promises advanced techniques honed over a pioneering speaking career to help you to truly Stand Out.
Speaking Business
Business of Speaking
Drake Room
11:10
Are we selling the power of music short? Could music go beyond mere leisure and become an active part of a regular regime for your mental health? If so, what sort of music should you be playing to help you to feel mentally well? Could even heavy metal music help you relax? You’ve forgotten what music can do for you. Fix that in 30 minutes.
“We laughed, we cried, we left feeling taller. 10/10” (TechHeads Conference, Sweden, 2024)
Dr Mark Deeks is an international and TedX professional speaker, educator and musician, passionate about fostering creativity and harnessing the power of music to improve wellbeing, engagement, performance and mental health. Mark is seamlessly able to combine his passion (his piano!) and knowledge of music together with his passions for creativity and mental health. His enthusiasm for his subject, along with his personal story, make him an infectious speaker and host. He has appeared on as the guest expert for BBC’s Children in Need Big Singalong, as well as on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Newcastle, Times Radio, and has been featured in publications as varied as The Guardian, and Metal Hammer.
11:45
Intermediate Level
How do you start and complete a quick “stand out” conversation in a hallway, on the run, during a coffee break at a conference? In this fast paced, experiential, fun session, attendees will practice sharing a quick point about their business, eliminate extraneous small talk, and create momentum for continued conversation at a later time. Attendees will practice sharing compelling points about their business that create interest, intrigue, and memorability in 60 seconds by answering a random question prompt pulled from a hat. Ready for the challenge? Attend this session and find out how well you “stand out” in 60 seconds.
Renee Lee Rosenberg, Positivity Pro, native New Yorker, helps individuals reassess, rebrand, and refire their career. A twenty-year NSA member, Renee presents virtually and in-person on mental health, multi-generational communication, age agility, transition, and well-being. She’s been interviewed on ABC Eyewitness News, MSNBC and Italian TV and served as the Spirit of Cavett chairperson in her local NSA NYC chapter. Renee’s book Achieving the Good Life After 50 helps readers plan a fulfilling career/life transition. Her new book, Artichoke Assessment helps readers discover what matters most in their life. Clients describe Renee as passionate, authentic, inspiring, and funny.
12:20
Lunch & Networking
13:35 - Main Stage
Speaker Factor Final
14:15
Tea & Coffee Break
14:45 - Breakout Rooms
Meet the Maestros
Meet the Maestros replaces the well known and well loved Ask the Experts session. The essence is the same – come learn from an expert and then ask questions. This year for Speaking Business Summit, there will be three rooms, one for each stream:
- Speak More – sales & marketing
- Speak Better – stage craft and delivery
- Speaking Business – the business of speaking
There will be three Maestros chosen for each room, each delivering 5-10 minutes of content, followed by 5-10 minutes of taking questions from you, the audience. One Maestro after the other. One person speaking at a time.
Speak More
Marketing and Sales
Starling Room
Jackie Barrie
Copywriting
Denise Fay
Start with Strategy: Building a Winning Marketing Strategy
Penny Haslam
How a Value Proposition Can Supercharge Your Speaker Business
Speak Better
Stage Craft and Delivery
Cygnet and Warbler Room
Dave James
It's More Than Just Slides - Creating Presentations With Impact
Vicky O'Farrell
The Art of Storytelling - Creating Characters that Connect
Simon Day
Exploring the Art of Rhetoric
Speaking Business
Business of Speaking
Drake Room
Bruce Whitfield
How to Run a Speaking Business
Shelley Bridgman
Why your audience want to Know your Purpose
David Hyner
The Value of a Mastermind Group
16:00 - Main Stage
Speaker Factor Winner 2023
Successfully speaking to technical audiences requires a nuanced approach.
In a world where many projects and companies are Engineering or IT led, it is of crucial importance to both communicate on the right wavelength and to deliver content that really lands with this kind of audience.
In this session, David flips the script to show the path to success with the Geeks you want to serve.
David is a Geek that speaks!
During a successful career in the Civil Aviation and Telecoms sectors he has been privileged to deliver technical conference speeches and training on five continents.
He has now turned his attention to helping other Geeks be powerful communicators and presenters, especially to less technical audiences.
David is a Chartered Engineer, qualified Trainer and was the national winner of Speaker Factor 2023.
16:20 - Main Stage
In a landscape saturated with conventional wisdom, standing out in business demands a departure from the ordinary. My presentation will delve into the essence of audacious leadership, emphasizing the need to break rules, embrace innovation, and think outside the box as the key drivers of success for new businesses. I will bring my own experience on stage to convince the audience to use The power of audacity in their lifes and business.
Expert in customer experience, motivation and leadership, Marta has 3 decades of experience in her activity. From hotel management in France and abroad to companies such as Walt Disney Company, Marriott International, Accor Hotels, she has built an international career. Awarded for her work with the medal “Leadership in Positive Action” in Mexico, she also received the Trophy awarded by the City of Lyon for the best renovation and enhancement of Heritage for the Château Perrache hotel classified as a Historical Monument. Elected from 2015 to 2021 for the Lyon Chamber of Commerce Métropole Saint-Etienne Roanne, Marta was also a member of the Lyon airport supervisory committee and administrator of Entreprises & Numérique. She is co-president of the Women’s Entrepreneurs in the Rhône region of France. She is the current Vice President of the Professional Speakers Association of Spain, as well as she is member of the board of the Professional Speakers of France, as an International Speaker and Master of Ceremonies in French, English and Spanish. Marta wants to bring a management approach worthy of a racing driver, with her “P-ROAD”method. She is the Author of the book “On the Road of Motivation” and she is known as “The Audacious VROOMER”
16:35 - Main Stage
In a world of Al, filters and Photoshop, our greatest asset is authenticity – while still ROCKING every stage we walk on! In my ROCK & REAL session, we’ll explore how to STAND OUT, while still being our authentic selves and taking care of our wellbeing in the process.
For experienced speakers who would love to ‘pump up their stage sizzle’, to emerging speakers, developing their all-important presentation style, there’s something for everyone. ROCK & REAL – and get RECOMMENDED, time and again!
Julia Grace is the President of the NZ Professional Speakers Association, an award-winning International Keynote speaker, a published author & NZ Music award winner. An expert in the area of mental health and wellbeing, she draws from her lived experience with depression and anxiety, mental health qualifications, and 30 years in education to create messages with impact.
Julia speaks to audiences across the globe using her expertise in stagecraft to engage. educate and entertain in a truly unique way. From her personal style, to her humour, wit and musical brilliance, Julia Grace will STAND OUT in all the right ways!
17:10 - Main Stage
Compere - Closing
James Perryman
19:00 - Gala Dinner
21:00 - Awards
Dress - Black tie/cocktail dresses/whatever posh frocks you fancy
00:00
Carriages
Sunday 20th October
09:30 - Main Stage
Opening
Edmée Mendonça
09:35 - Main Stage
10:05 - Main Stage
When we over-deliver to our clients, we win their hearts and minds. We all want repeat business, referrals and raving testimonials. So why wouldn’t you plan for success?
Have you ever had an audience that gives you very little? I had a room with 60 teachers in it who I think were ALL introverts! Many speakers have found themselves having trouble connecting with certain people in their audience; sometimes in a training room, or online too. Maybe it’s difficult to get attendees to participate in their exercises.
Accessibility is incredibly important, and the bigger your audience, the more inclusive you need to be. You’ll get incredible glowing recommendations, and potentially start new conversations with your clients that you hadn’t expected because you look confident, slick, expert and professional. You won’t always know when there are audience members who are visually impaired, hearing impaired and neurodivergent, but there are things you can do to make everyone feel engaged.
You can’t be all things to all people, so I will be giving you 3 quick tips to follow to ensure your talk, training or lunch-n-learn is more inclusive and you feel more confident about unexpected audience reactions.
Organisations often struggle to attract or retain talented staff due to a lack of reasonable adjustments. Sam Warner, a Neurodivergent Communication Specialist, leverages her lived experience as an Autistic/ADHD woman to enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies for leaders. By fostering loyalty, diverse thinking, innovation, and increased profits, organisations benefit while spending less on recruitment due to reduced attrition. Since 2008, Sam has delivered impactful keynotes, training, and coaching for diverse clients, including Nokia, Ocado, The Royal Ballet School, Welsh Water, and the NHS. With an energetic delivery style, Sam draws from her varied industry experiences, leaving the audience with engaging memories and inspiration.
10:20 - Main Stage
Panel
Hosted by Penny Haslam - with Rikki Arundel, Rex Warner & Phillip Khan-Panni
10:55 - Main Stage
Join us for an insightful presentation from the President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF). Ruby Newell-Legner will share this premier organization’s vital role in uniting professional speaker associations worldwide. Discover how the GSF fosters global connections, enhances professional standards, and provides invaluable resources for 17 speaker associations around the world. Learn what benefits you have as a member of PSA because PSA is a member of GSF.
Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP®, has presented more than 4,000 programs in 28 countries. Her company is 7 Star Service, named after the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, which is frequently referred to as the only 7-Star Hotel in the world.
2024-25 President, Global Speakers Federation
2022 Cavett Award Recipient
2015-16 President, NSA US
Top 30 Global Gurus for Customer Service for 3 years
Clients include:
1695 sports, leisure, and entertainment facilities worldwide
Olympics, U.S. Open,
760 tourist attractions and camping facilities
163 Amusement Parks, family entertainment centers, and waterparks
67 professional sports teams
15 5–7-star hotels
11:15
Tea & Coffee Break
11:50 - Main Stage
I will share my life experiences of how to stand out, from childhood leadership roles to making it to speak on stage at the ilustrious Speaking Business Summit. From being the first non-Italian to design a collection for Dolce & Gabbana, featuring on several TV shows, and being taken all over Russia as a special guest DJ. The formula is simple, Stand Up to Stand Out
Stephen Karbaron is a Certified Conscious Capitalism Consultant, Goal Mapping Master Coach, and International Professional Speaker. He has an international track record of building successful companies and now focuses on ethical, conscious leadership. Stephen is a member of Conscious Capitalism Europe, Mastermind facilitator, Past President of Prestigious Speakers Barcelona Toastmasters Club, and has appeared on numerous international podcasts.
A member of the PSA Spain EXCO, Stephen is focused on the logistics and production of this year’s Grow Convention, whilst supporting all aspects of the association’s growth.
Stephen has spoken to audiences in England, Spain, Russia, Turkey, and India on topics including leadership, conscious business development, legacy, corporate culture, spiritualism, goal setting strategies and World peace.
12:25 - Main Stage
Join us for the exciting main stage finale with your incoming National President, Michelle!
She’ll be unveiling the theme for the upcoming year, explaining the “WHY” behind it, and highlighting how it will benefit both you and our Association.
This is your chance to hear firsthand about the vision and direction for the year ahead. It’s sure to be an inspiring and … daring session!
