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PSA London January 2026: Beliefs, Breakthroughs & Better Speaking

10 January|12:30 - 17:00|Union Jack Club - Waterloo - See full address

About this event

PSA London’s January meeting is all about the bit that can quietly make or break a speaking career: beliefs. The ones that help… and the ones that trip you up.

Two interactive workshops from experienced speakers, Patrick Mercie and Julie French explore how limiting beliefs show up (even when everything looks “fine” on paper). They will help you what to do about them, so progress feels simpler, your confidence builds and you can get out of your own way.

Patrick Mercie – Stripping Their Beliefs From Your Life
Most of the beliefs holding you back? You didn’t choose them, you borrowed them.

In this practical and interactive workshop, Patrick Mercie will guide you through his 4-step D.A.R.E. to Believe Better framework to identify and reset beliefs that no longer serve you. You’ll explore where your limiting beliefs come from, why they persist, and how to challenge them using a proven model grounded in discovery, awareness, review, and engagement.

Using real-life examples, and your own current beliefs, you’ll leave with a downloadable worksheet and a repeatable process you can apply to any area of your life or speaking business.

Whether you’re battling imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or the belief that you “have to do it all,” this session will help you strip those narratives from your life, and replace them with ones that move you forward.

Julie French – Reclaiming Your True Self – one step at a time
Ever feel like you’re getting in your own way? You’re not alone! Now is the time to reclaim your personal power.
This talk is about reconnecting with the brilliant, unstoppable version of you that’s always been there.
Through stories, metaphors, and powerful ponderings, you’ll unlock greater clarity, confidence, and flow. Expect lightbulb moments, useful tools, and maybe a nudge toward something bigger.

We also have our heats for the Emerging Speaker of the Year competition and showcases to round out the fun.

Looking forward to seeing you there to start the year in style!

Keynote speakers

Patrick Mercie
MPSA - Commercial Director
Julie French
Patrick Mercie - MPSA - Commercial Director

Patrick Mercie’s Professional Mission as an Expert Life And Career Design Coach is to get thousands of people each year to take structured steps towards ‘Having A Life While Making A Living’
He does that with in-person coaching, in 3-day boot camp programs, by working with companies on recruitment strategies, and via public speaking, radio work, workshops, and seminars.
He works from YOUR Strengths, Values, Passions, Beliefs, Impact, and Lifestyle.

Julie French

Formerly a senior leader in social work, Julie has been coaching, training, and delivering keynote presentations since 1999.

As an NLP Master Trainer, she has led numerous Practitioner and Master Practitioner trainings around the world.

Today, she is the Co-Director of the Academy of High Achievers, which she runs with her life and business partner, Tony Burgess. Together, they’ve co-authored three books focused on helping people reclaim their true selves.

Since 2008, they’ve also built a successful psychometric profiling business and have delivered transformative Havening Techniques® Practitioner trainings, all with the aim of helping people unlock lasting change and step into their full potential.

Event agenda

12:30
Networking
13:00
President's Welcome
13:15
Keynote - Patrick Mercie
13:55
Short Break
14:15
Showcase & ESY Competition
15:30
Coffee & Networking
16:00
Alastair Greener - PSA UK & Ireland President
16:10
Keynote: Julie French
16:50
Presidents Close & (optional) Networking in the bar

The venue

Union Jack Club

Union Jack Club - Waterloo
Sandell Street
London
SE1 8UJ

Get in touch with the organiser

Edmee Mendonca

Regional President - PSA London

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PSA London January 2026: Beliefs, Breakthroughs & Better Speaking

Event details

Union Jack Club - Waterloo
Sandell Street
London
SE1 8UJ

Ticket types

Members Early Bird
£40
+ VAT and fees
Members Standard
£50
+ VAT and fees
First Time Visitor
£25
+ VAT and fees
Non Member
£60
+ VAT and fees
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