PSA Birmingham January 2024 - Make your 2024 a presidential year

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About this event

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Stand Out is the theme for the PSA in 2024, and our first meeting at PSA Birmingham of the year will enable you to consider what you will do to bring your speaking to the next level. This is the theme for the year established by PSA National President Chantal Cornelius, who was our main event for our December meeting. But in January we have the wonderful Michelle Mills-Porter, Membership Director and National President elect for 24/25. Monday January 8th is the day , it will be quite something….

Our meeting begins with refreshments and networking from 6.00pm, (though I’ll be there from about 545pm) with a prompt 6.30pm start with our speakers.

We will begin with two fabulous showcases, from Matt Gupwell and Saroj Bains. Matt will be showcasing “Why the question shouldn’t be “How do we not get it wrong?” rather “What does getting it right look like?” , while Saroj will share some more input from her sale development sessions. Both provide opportunities for learning and feedback.

Then, after a short break…
Our PSA Membership Director Michelle Mills-Porter will share her latest keynote.. more details to come soon!

Join us for a fun, valuable, and exciting interactive event with lots of learning and some fab speaking, at our now regular venue – The Arden Hotel, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EH. This is right next door to the NEC, walkable from Birmingham International Station and seconds from the M42.

This promises to be an incredible event that will add some real value to your speaking business, and indeed the rest of your life! So get your tickets early to avoid missing out!

Keynote speakers

Michelle Mills-Porter

FPSA – Immediate Past President (2024/2025) & ND Community Founder and Community Lead

Michelle Mills-Porter - FPSA – Immediate Past President (2024/2025) & ND Community Founder and Community Lead

Michelle Mills-Porter FPSA ADHD is a visionary human behaviour specialist and keynote speaker who decodes the complexities of human motivation, collaboration, and communication – translating them into high-performing, people-powered organisational cultures. As the creator of THE PEOPLE READER™, she has built a distinctive and authoritative presence at the intersection of human behaviour, leadership, and commercial performance.

As Founder of the Neurodiversity Community, Michelle is leading a movement to deepen understanding, elevate inclusion, and unlock the full potential of every mind. This is a space where neurotypical and neurodivergent perspectives come together to learn, share, and evolve – powered by the expertise of the Founding Working Team, guest contributors, and a dynamic, collaborative network.

She is the Immediate Past President of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland and a Fellow of the PSA, where her presidential theme of Collaboration Evolution continues to shape conversations and drive meaningful change across the profession.