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PSA Yorkshire May 2024: Empower Your Audience Mastery and Uncover the Five Pillars of Happiness

25 May|09:00 - 13:00|Hilton DoubleTree - Leeds - See full address

About this event

Calling all professional speakers, emerging speakers, trainers, workshop leaders, coaches, or anyone who communicates within their business! Whether you’re honing your skills or already established in your field, this event offers a transformative experience. Join our vibrant community where innovation, collaboration, and the art of communication unite to create an extraordinary future.

Arrival & Networking:
Relax and Connect: Begin your experience with a warm welcome, which sets the tone for an event filled with inspiration and connection. Seize this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm for transformative dialogue.

Official Kick-off:
Dive into the heart of the event with an official start, where we extend a heartfelt welcome, share exciting news, and celebrate the achievements of our esteemed members. This is not just a meeting; it’s a celebration of growth, collaboration, and the collective spirit of our dynamic community.

Keynote Powerhouses:
Brace yourself for an intellectual feast as we present two stellar keynote speakers.

Michelle Mills Porter with her talk “The Super Power of reading people” will go through the top tips and tricks of how to read your audience and your clients, by;
their LinkedIn profile… their e-mail sign off… what they wear… their body language and even their handshake!

  1. Learn how to get your audience on side before you even step on stage!
  2. Connect with them on a deeper level
  3. Understand how your clients want to be sold to
  4. Get your proposal 1/2 way signed before it hits their desk

YES! … REALLY!!!!

Dave James with his talk “How to be a happy human”. Dave will be sharing the five pillars he uses in his work as a coach, to help his clients to be happier humans and have a greater level of wellbeing.

3 TAKEAWAYS:

  • Understanding each of the five pillars.
  • Looking at the key thread that supports wellbeing.
  • And knowing which of the areas to focus on to start your happiness journey.

Member Showcase Talks:
Witness the brilliance within our community as two outstanding members take the stage to share their unique perspectives and experiences.

Ask The Experts
And hold onto your seats there’s more because we’ve got some heavy hitters lined up for our “Ask the Experts” session: Our very own Yorkshire Trio, Lee Jackson, Olga Geidane, and John Hotowka. It’s all about speaking more, speaking better, and leaving with enough knowledge bombs to blow up a library!

Keynote speakers

Michelle Mills-Porter
FPSA – Immediate Past President (2024/2025) & ND Community Founder and Community Lead
Dave James
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.
Dave James

Dave James is a speaker and speaker coach, helping business owners to speak like humans – not robots – and be authentically awesome in front of any audience. He is also an entertaining event host and emcee, podcast host, and the immediate Past President for PSA Birmingham region.

The venue

DoubleTree by Hilton: Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR, United Kingdom

DoubleTree by Hilton
Granary Wharf
2 Wharf Approach
Leeds
LS1 4BR
United Kingdom

Get in touch with the organiser

Jason Archdale

Regional President - PSA Yorkshire

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PSA Yorkshire May 2024: Empower Your Audience Mastery and Uncover the Five Pillars of Happiness

Event details

DoubleTree by Hilton
Granary Wharf
2 Wharf Approach
Leeds
LS1 4BR
United Kingdom

Ticket types

Members Early Bird
£35
+ VAT and fees
Members Standard
£40
+ VAT and fees
First Time Visitors
£27.50
+ VAT and fees
Non Members
£55
+ VAT and fees