About this event
As speakers, trainers and coaches, we’re passionate about helping others grow. But how often do we stop to make sure we’re looking after ourselves?
This month’s PSA North West event is all about creating success that lasts.
Join us for an inspiring evening as two outstanding keynote speakers explore how motivation, wellbeing and self-leadership are the foundations of sustainable performance – on stage and beyond.
Gary Parsons – Selfish Leadership™ – Why Every Speaker Needs to Put Themselves First
As speakers, we spend our lives inspiring others – but how often do we take our own advice?
Drawing on his experience as the former CEO and co-founder of a multi-award-winning seven-figure business with clients across the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong, Gary Parsons shares the lessons he learned after years of privately battling anxiety and burnout while leading a fast-growing company.
Now the creator of Selfish Leadership™ and The SELF Framework™, Gary will show how speakers, trainers and coaches can build sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing.
Through honest stories, practical strategies and thought-provoking reflection, you’ll discover why putting yourself first isn’t selfish – it’s one of the smartest business decisions you can make.
We’ll also hear from one of our Showcase Speakers, presenting brand-new material in front of a supportive audience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience the creative process behind professional speaking and learn from both the presentation and the feedback.
Whether you’re building a speaking business, growing your confidence or simply looking for fresh ideas to improve your impact, you’ll leave feeling inspired, challenged and equipped with practical strategies you can put into action immediately.
By attending you’ll:
- Learn how to build a speaking business without burning yourself out.
- Discover practical strategies to improve motivation, wellbeing and performance.
- Protect your energy while increasing your impact.
- Gain tools to improve creativity, confidence and clarity.
- Experience two engaging keynote presentations packed with practical insight.
- Watch a Showcase Speaker present brand-new material and learn from the feedback process.
- Connect with fellow speakers, business owners and professionals in a supportive community.
Expect an evening of honest conversations, practical learning, genuine connection and plenty of inspiration to help you thrive – both on and off the stage.
Keynote speakers
Gary Parsons is a UK-based leadership mentor, speaker, and mental health advocate who helps leaders build resilience, authenticity, and sustainable performance. Diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy at 18, Gary’s personal journey shaped a deep understanding of vulnerability, identity, and wellbeing in leadership.
After co-founding the multi-award-winning consultancy Talk Staff, Gary began speaking openly about his experiences with mental health, challenging stigma and encouraging more human, honest leadership.
Today, he works with leaders and organisations through mentoring, workshops, keynote speaking, and his podcast Leaders in Disguise, promoting cultures where wellbeing and performance go hand in hand.
Sarah is a motivation specialist, keynote speaker, trainer and coach who helps individuals and organisations unlock the motivation to improve performance, engagement and wellbeing.
With more than 20 years’ experience in HR and recruitment, Sarah combines professional expertise with lived experience to give audiences practical tools that create lasting change. Her warm, relatable style leaves people with greater clarity, confidence and the energy to thrive – not just survive.
Sarah was also a finalist in the Best TEDx Speaker Awards 2026.
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