About this event
Being a great speaker is about more than what happens during the time you are on stage.
How you connect with the people in front of you, how present you are in the moment and how clearly you communicate your message all shape the experience your audience has.
But what happens when the talk is over?
At our November PSA Scotland West event, we are looking at two different but closely connected parts of building your profile as a speaker.
Kirsty Strain will explore The Power of Presence, looking at how your body, breath, voice, purpose and intention can help you communicate with greater confidence, connection and impact.
Dr Esraa Karam will then take us Beyond the Stage, exploring how speakers can strengthen their personal brand, improve their digital presence and use their speaking expertise to build visibility and credibility long after an event has finished.
Whether you are an emerging speaker finding your voice, or an experienced professional looking to strengthen how you communicate and position yourself, this event is for you!
Keynote speakers
Kirsty Strain is a Voice & Communication Specialist, speaker and professionally trained actor who has spent more than a decade helping people find greater freedom, confidence and impact in how they communicate.
Drawing on her experience across voice, performance and communication, Kirsty takes an embodied, whole-person approach to her work, exploring how the body, breath and voice influence the way we express ourselves and connect with others.
Warm, curious and deeply people-centred, Kirsty believes communication is ultimately about relationship. Whether working with professionals, leaders, creatives or performers, her primary focus is always on helping people communicate with greater presence, purpose and connection.
Dr Esraa Karam is a digital marketing strategist, SEO consultant, and university lecturer. With over 14 years of experience across academia and industry, she helps businesses and professionals strengthen their visibility, build clear marketing strategies and create a stronger digital presence.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, SEO, GEO, personal branding and customer engagement. Alongside her consultancy work, Esraa lectures marketing and business at university level and regularly delivers workshops, training and talks for business communities.
She is passionate about making marketing practical, strategic and easier to apply, helping people turn their expertise into a brand that gets noticed.
Event agenda
The venue
Maison by Glaschu – Glasgow
48 Buchanan Street
Glasgow
G1 3JN
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