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PSA Yorkshire January 2025: Collaboration in Your Speaking Business

25 January|09:00 - 13:00|Novotel Leeds Centre - See full address

About this event

Welcome to Collaboration in Your Speaking Business event, a gathering to celebrate milestones, embrace fresh opportunities, and, of course, engage in some healthy competition—because what’s a new year without a little spark?

This year, it’s all about collaboration. We know that the greatest achievements come when brilliant minds and dedicated hearts come together, and today is a celebration of just that spirit.

We’re also delighted to welcome our National President, Michelle Mills-Porter, whose leadership and vision continue to inspire us all. And speaking of Presidents, today we also mark the ceremonial handing over of the presidential baton—a symbol of leadership, growth, and, let’s be honest, a great opportunity to finally let someone else deal with the emails.

Additionally, we’re thrilled to showcase the incredible talent in our Emerging Speaker Competition. These individuals are the voices of tomorrow, proving that the future is not just bright—it’s downright dazzling.

So, whether you’re here to learn, laugh, or simply network your way into someone’s good books for 2025, let’s make this event one to remember.

Let’s get started!

Keynote speakers

Michelle Mills-Porter
FPSA – Immediate Past President (2024/2025) & ND Community Founder and Community Lead
David Hyner
Joint President of the Fellows Community
Michelle Mills-Porter - FPSA – Immediate Past President (2024/2025) & ND Community Founder and Community Lead
Michelle Mills-Porter FPSA ADHD is a visionary human behaviour specialist and keynote speaker who decodes the complexities of human motivation, collaboration, and communication – translating them into high-performing, people-powered organisational cultures. As the creator of THE PEOPLE READER™, she has built a distinctive and authoritative presence at the intersection of human behaviour, leadership, and commercial performance.
As Founder of the Neurodiversity Community, Michelle is leading a movement to deepen understanding, elevate inclusion, and unlock the full potential of every mind. This is a space where neurotypical and neurodivergent perspectives come together to learn, share, and evolve – powered by the expertise of the Founding Working Team, guest contributors, and a dynamic, collaborative network.
She is the Immediate Past President of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland and a Fellow of the PSA, where her presidential theme of Collaboration Evolution continues to shape conversations and drive meaningful change across the profession.
David Hyner - Joint President of the Fellows Community

DAVID HYNER psae psa flpi fish abnlp alam

  • Passionate about friends, family and the development of people.
  • Interviewed 250+ top achievers over 25 years .
  • Presented live to over 1.2 MILLION people globally in 23 years.
  • Helped tens of thousands of people to achieve their personal and professional goals!
  • FLPI – fellow of the learning & performance institute.
  • PSAE – Professional Speaking Award of Excellence (from the Professional Speaking Association).
  • FPSA – fellow of professional speaking association.
  • Lifetime achievement award – Institute of Sales Management.
  • FISM – fellow of the Institute of Sales Management.
  • Former BBC radio broadcaster.
  • Multiple Amazon subject no1 author.
  • Broken 4 charity fundraising records.

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Get in touch with the organiser

Jason Archdale

Regional President - PSA Yorkshire

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