About this event
Our February PSA Scotland West event focuses on Turning Speaking into a Paid Business, offering practical guidance for anyone building a speaking career. This session is suited to professional speakers, aspiring speakers and those who use speaking as part of their wider business.
We begin with a training session from PR specialist Lindsay Reid, who will explain what PR is, how it can support business growth and the channels that help speakers raise their profile and credibility. Attendees will learn how PR works in practice, which avenues are worth focusing on and how to start building visibility from where they are now.
Our professional speaker session features RTS Scotland Award-winning presenter Jennifer Reoch, who will share her journey across television, radio and live events. Drawing on work with major broadcasters and well-known programmes, Jennifer will talk about the skills she had to develop, the realities of early pricing decisions, the lessons learned along the way and how she has built a sustainable speaking and hosting career. She will offer clear, actionable guidance for anyone serious about building a paid speaking business.
Across both sessions, attendees will come away with practical insights on developing core speaking skills, understanding their value, improving their visibility and positioning themselves so the right opportunities can find them. Alongside the content, the event includes time to connect, network and support our Member Spotlight speakers as they take the stage.
Keynote speakers
Lindsay has over 20 years of experience in media and PR, beginning her career as a journalist before moving into agency and in-house roles supporting both established and emerging brands. She has worked across transport, housing, entertainment, tech and wellbeing, guiding organisations in raising and managing their profile through creative PR, strategic media relations and crisis communication management. Lindsay’s approach centres on building credibility, amplifying visibility and supporting long-term business growth.
Jennifer Reoch is an RTS Scotland Award-winning television presenter, radio broadcaster and event host who has worked with ITV, STV, BBC, Crimewatch, Heart Radio and many other UK organisations. Her career includes work on Live at Five, The Edinburgh Festival Show, The Scottish Children’s Lottery, Crimewatch Live, the Heart Radio Breakfast Show, BBC One’s The One Show and BBC1 Morning Live. Jennifer is known for her professionalism, energy and ability to connect with audiences, making her a trusted and in-demand presenter across stage and screen.
Event agenda
The venue
Maison by Glaschu – Glasgow
48 Buchanan Street
Glasgow
G1 3JN
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