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PSA Birmingham November 2024: The Power of Collaboration

04 November|18:00 - 21:00|The Arden Hotel - Solihull - See full address

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About this event

Join us on November 4th for an inspiring session featuring two showcases from Barbara Nixon and Kate Markland.

We’ll follow these with an expert panel of PSA Fellows Michelle Mills-Porter, Mike Pagan, and Peter Roper. They’ll dive into what it takes to become a great speaker, build a successful speaking business, and share insights on the power of collaboration in the speaking world.

This is an unmissable opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals, ask your burning questions, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Don’t miss out – book your tickets today!

Keynote speakers

Mike Pagan
FPSA - Foundation Director
Michelle Mills-Porter
FPSA – Immediate Past President (2024/2025) & ND Community Founder and Community Lead
Peter Roper
Mike Pagan - FPSA - Foundation Director

Mike Pagan is a dynamic speaker, author, and Mental Wealth advocate with over 20 years of experience in the professional speaking world. Known for his engaging, relatable style, Mike specialises in helping individuals and businesses improve productivity, build powerful support systems, and enjoy the journey along the way. A long-standing member of the PSA, he combines personal lessons with practical strategies to empower audiences to work smarter, not harder.

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.
Peter Roper

Peter Roper, The Family Business Man, is a best-selling author, multi award winning speaker, and has spoken to over 750.000 people in his career.

Peter helps individuals and businesses to attract prospects and clients who are great to work with, appreciate you and what you do and pay you what you are truly worth!

He is a Member, a Fellow and PSAE Hall Of Famer and has served the community in numerous roles including Regional President, Main Board Member, Foundation Chair and in 2009, National President of the PSA. He is recognised as the individual that introduced major changes to the PSA including its name change to Professional Speaking Association, the creation of the PSA Foundation and revitalisation of our Awards Programme.

He is known by many as PSA Royalty (cheeky!) and until recently as the Brummie Voice of God!

In his eyes, more importantly, he is known by many as Sara Beth Reynolds Dad!

The venue

The Arden Hotel – Solihull

The Arden Hotel
Coventry Road
Bickenhill
Solihull
B92 0EH The Arden Hotel

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Dave James

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PSA Birmingham November 2024: The Power of Collaboration

Event details

04 November|18:00 - 21:00
The Arden Hotel
Coventry Road
Bickenhill
Solihull
B92 0EH

Ticket types

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