PSA South West September 2025: Speaker Spotlight

Antoinette is co-President of the Fellowship community and has been a member of the PSA since 2016.

Frustrated that leaders often get told they “need more gravitas” to progress but are not shown how, Antoinette was inspired to research this elusive quality. The result was her trademarked six-step model that helps anyone develop their own authentic gravitas.

Antoinette published her insights in her first book, Leading with Gravitas: Unlock the six keys to impact and influence. Her Leading with Gravitas® programme has inspired thousands of leaders, worldwide, to reach their potential.

Antoinette also focuses on helping organisations to support their female talent. This inspired her second book, Power Up: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Unleashing Her Potential.

She has delivered bespoke keynotes, leadership development programmes and masterclasses for major companies across the public and private sectors, worldwide. Her clients include Merck, Siemens, Roche, Marriott, Johnson & Johnson, Sky, and Allianz. She’s also an accredited speaker for VISTAGE. Her TEDx talk was selected to be part of the TEDTalk library.

Before starting her business, Antoinette spent 16 years in senior positions at some of the world’s top PR agencies.

Nick Gold, is a dynamic entrepreneur and business leader, from founding, scaling, and growing multiple successful ventures across the speaking industry, he has established a strong track record and thrives on challenging the status quo, embracing bold ideas, and driving innovation to create impactful businesses that inspire and deliver lasting value.

Together with his business partner and brother Tim, and his other business partner, Michael, they are building businesses which go beyond the transactional nature of booking a speaker. They believe in forming partnerships with their clients, whether they be companies or speakers to drive meaningful event experiences and deliver tangible value, learning and return on investment.

Caroline Cavanagh believes anxiety holds untapped potential as a force for positive change. By understanding and channelling this natural response, she helps individuals transform anxiety from a burden into a catalyst for growth, motivation, and deeper self-awareness. Its energy can sharpen focus, drive preparation, and highlight what truly matters.

Through her pioneering approach, Caroline empowers people to decode anxiety’s hidden messages, building lasting mental resilience and enabling them to perform at their best. She also works with organisations to create environments where people thrive under reduced stress, improving both wellbeing and business outcomes.

Caroline is equally passionate about supporting young people, guiding teenagers from feeling overwhelmed to becoming confident and resilient. At her core, she is driven by a deep commitment to helping others discover their inner strength and harness anxiety as a powerful tool for growth.