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PSA East Midlands October 2024: Elevate Your Speaking Business with 3 Mini Masterclasses

02 October|15:30 - 21:00|The Village Hotel - Nottingham - See full address

About this event

PSA East Midlands are delighted to present not 1, not 2 but 3 masterclasses to elevate your speaking. If you’re looking to speak more and speak better, then join us on, Wednesday, 02 October, for an action-packed event at The Village Hotel in Nottingham.

If you have been promising yourself that after summer, you’ll focus more on your speaking business and finish 2024 strong, then we have the event for you.

This event has been structured to provide you with both in-depth learning and practical takeaways, but not overwhelm you. These mini masterclasses will leave you inspired and energised for the rest of the year.

Your speaking business will get better as a result of the actions you take from these masterclasses.

Members Only Masterclass: Presentation Design – A System for Structuring Presentations that Works with Simon Raybould.

Our first masterclass is for members only.

Before the main event kicks off, PSA members are invited to an exclusive masterclass with the expert presenter and former research scientist, Simon Raybould.

In this workshop, Simon will guide you through the process of creating a presentation structure that is most effective for your content and delivery. You’ll leave with the design—and some content—of your next presentation, starting from scratch. This session is crucial for anyone who wants to ensure their presentation’s design serves as a strong foundation for delivering impactful content.

If you don’t know Simon Raybould yet, you’re in for a real treat! Simon has an eclectic background that includes work as a research scientist, lighting designer, playwright, and even a fire-eater! His expertise in presentation design is renowned, with his workshop at last year’s national conference earning a standing ovation. He’s a TEDx speaker, consultant, author and trainer and ready to share his valuable insight to make your speaking more impactful.

Open to All:

Mini-Masterclasses for Speaking Success

Following the Members Only Masterclass, our main event will kick off at 5.45pm with a buffet dinner and networking, offering an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow speakers and professionals.

Fuelled up and ready to learn, you’ll get involved in small group mini-masterclasses, focusing on different aspects of speaking and business success.

These sessions will be led by our brilliant PSA members who are experienced professionals or Fellows. It’s a unique chance to receive focused guidance on areas you want to improve in your speaking business.

Whether you’re looking to refine your content, enhance your delivery, or explore new marketing strategies, these mini-masterclasses are designed to give you the concentrated attention you need to take your speaking career to the next level.

Secure Your Spot Now!

This event is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain new insights, and network with peers. Spaces for the Members Only Masterclass are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

If you’d like to become a member before our October event, please visit our membership page for more information.

Keynote speakers

Simon Raybould
Regional President, PSA North East
Simon Raybould - Regional President, PSA North East
Simon Raybould started his career as a research scientist, using “very hard sums” to look at causes of childhood cancers.  He had a 24 year career as a research scientist working with organisations as varied as The W.H.O., the Westminster governments (of various colours!) and the police. This training is one of the things that makes him special as a speaker – he rarely “does opinion”. Instead in draws on a wide research base to stick to what’s to been proven to be true.
Along side this he’s worked as a teacher, lighting designer for dance companies, author, speaker, playwright and professional actor.
He’s also a reasonably proficient fire-eater!

Website – https://simonraybould.wordpress.com/about-simon-raybould/

Event agenda

15:30
Members Only Masterclass with Simon Raybould
17:00
Break
17:45
Buffet Dinner and Networking
18:30
Welcome
18:45
Showcase Speaker - Emily Haslam-Jones
19:15
A Masterclass in Speaking and Group Discussion
20:00
Break
20:15
Small Group Implementation Sessions
20:40
Practice: An opportunity for 2-3 members to practice their new skills in front of the whole room
20:50
Questions, Reflections, Next Steps
21:00
Event Close and Informal Networking at the Bar

The venue

Get in touch with the organiser

Rachael Edmondson-Clarke

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PSA East Midlands October 2024: Elevate Your Speaking Business with 3 Mini Masterclasses

Ticket types

Members Early Bird
£35
+ VAT and fees
Members Early Bird & Masterclass
£45
+ VAT and fees
Members Standard
£40
+ VAT and fees
Members Standard & Masterclass
£50
+ VAT and fees
First Time Visitors
£27.50
+ VAT and fees
Non Members
£55
+ VAT and fees
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