About this event
Two brilliant speakers. One inspiring evening. And a whole lot of practical wisdom to help you grow your speaking business internationally — without leaving your home office.
Frank Furness – Jet-Set Speaker: How to Grow Your Brand and Business Internationally
Frank Furness is a top global keynote speaker, sales specialist and tech-savvy strategist who’s worked in 69 countries and spends 70% of his time speaking internationally. He’s known for blending high-energy delivery with practical tools that help entrepreneurs and speakers stand out in crowded markets.
In this session, Frank will show you how to:
- Build a global brand from home
- Get booked on international virtual stages, summits and podcasts
- Use tech tools and social media to expand your reach
- Learn from real stories of speakers who’ve gone global — without hopping on a plane
Expect interaction, fast-paced insights, and plenty of Q&A. Frank’s chatty style and global perspective make this a must-attend for anyone looking to grow their speaking business beyond borders.
Jackie Handy – Cracking the Connection Code
Jackie Handy is the UK’s go-to voice on workplace connection, culture, and what it really takes to help people thrive. She’s a multi-award-winning speaker and storyteller, recently named Best Storyteller at the 2025 Speaker Awards, and her keynotes are already fuelling culture shifts and leadership breakthroughs across the globe.
In this session, Jackie will share powerful lessons from her solo 500-mile hike across Spain’s Camino de Santiago, and help you:
- Discover the power of Moai in building a thriving speaking business
- Use one simple word to deepen connection with clients and networks
- Find Flow in both business and life
Jackie’s blend of humour, insight and real talk will leave you inspired, connected, and ready to build a more profitable 2026 — one relationship at a time.
Keynote speakers
Jackie Handy is a popular speaker, author and workforce culture specialist. She helps organisations build inclusive, connected and higher-performing teams, with increased performance and engagement.
With almost 30 years’ experience in executive recruitment, leadership development and inclusion strategy, Jackie combines professional expertise with personal narrative, inspiring behaviour change in high pressure businesses.
In 2023, Jackie solo-hiked the 800km Camino de Santiago, an experience that deepened her understanding of human connection, courage, resilience under pressure and blisters!
These insights, together with the latest research shape her engaging presentations, which have won her multiple awards across the PSA and Speaker Awards. A fellow of the PSA and described as a ‘master of taking the audience on a journey’, Jackie’s talks spark curiosity and unlock compassion. Not only will she have you on the edge of your seat, but she’ll leave you with practical tools for improving connection and productivity in your speaking business.
Frank Furness is a former drummer turned international speaker who has been captivating audiences since 1997. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Global Speaking Fellow, he has presented in over 70 countries, helping entrepreneurs and organisations master sales, technology, AI, and social media to achieve stellar results.
A former top 1% salesperson and two-time best-selling author (Walking with Tigers and How to Find New Business and Clients), Frank was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and has been voted top speaker for Vistage Europe, TEC Australia, and Vistage Florida.
Known for his energy, humour, and practical strategies, Frank’s diary stays fully booked as he continues to inspire audiences worldwide to sell smarter, adapt faster, and embrace technology with confidence.
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Online – Zoom
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