Events

PSA Yorkshire November 2024: Voice Your Vision

02 November|09:00 - 13:00|Hilton DoubleTree - Leeds - See full address

About this event

Welcome to our upcoming event, “Voice Your Vision”.

PSA Yorkshire isn’t just making ripples, it’s creating waves. Our events are packed with so much value right from the off! This is designed for both emerging and professional speakers who are eager to elevate their impact and make every word count.

You’ll gain insights from industry leaders, engage in dynamic workshops, and network with fellow communicators.

Steve Judge – Good To Gold
Steve will share the five winning ways for you to unlock the power of your potential and achieve your GOLD. He’ll do this by sharing his journey that took him from wheelchair to world champion and beyond in his speaking business.

His keynote will finish with a micro workshop where everyone will complete the number one activity that all high achievers do. This will empower all attendees to achieve at the highest speaker level that they dream of.

You will learn:

  • How a passionate goal will inspire you to achieve
  • How wellness is so important to achieve in your goals
  • How having the right ‘Golden Gang’ behind you will help achievement

Alastair Greener – Mastering MCing

Keynote speakers and trainers are often asked if they can MC the event they are speaking at. This session will give you the essential tools that every MC needs to add value to an event and make it run seamlessly. You’ll find out about the preparation you need to do when MCing as well as writing introductions, linking speakers and how to keep an event to time. You’ll get lots of practical tips on dealing with speakers and clients, audience involvement, panel sessions and what to do when it all goes wrong.

By coming to this session you will:

  • Feel more confident in the role of an MC at any event
  • Learn how being a great MC can add value to your business offering
  • Understand the essential skills needed to be an effective MC

Attending this event will empower you to refine your message, connect with your audience on a deeper level, and truly speak with purpose.

Keynote speakers

Steve Judge
Alastair Greener
FPSA – National Vice President
Jacqui Harper
Steve Judge

At the age of 28, a devastating car accident left Steve Judge fighting to stay alive and following life saving operations was subsequently told that he may never walk again. With life saving operations, treatment and care from the NHS he was able to progress forward.

Not leaning on his excuses he set goals, turning his excuses into challenges he eventually learned to stand and walk again. Steve continued his journey which took him to world champion in the sport of paratriathlon.

Now as a professional speaker author and coach, Steve shares his story to empower people to go confidently on their journey in the direction of their dreams, their GOLD.

Alastair Greener - FPSA – National Vice President
As a speaker specialising in Generational Communication, Alastair helps organisations understand generational differences, to create a more cohesive workplace, while building stronger business relationships with effective generational communication. He is the founder of Present Yourself communications training as well as an event MC and moderator.

As National Vice President, Alastair is part of the conference team putting together the two national conferences (Impact and the Speaking Business Summit), as well as supporting the current National President. He will take over from Michelle Mills-Porter as National President in October 2025

Having spent 16 years in the travel industry, Alastair loves to be on the move and still delivers lectures on board the ships on which he once worked.

Jacqui Harper

Jacqui Harper MBE brings high spec skills to professional development. She’s a visiting professor at Europe’s top business school, INSEAD, where she teaches leadership communication. Her latest book ‘Present Like a Pro’ was published a few weeks ago. Her previous book ‘Executive Presentations’ was described as an outstanding self-development book by the international Business Book Awards.

Previously, Jacqui was BBC TV news anchor.

Fun fact. Jacqui is a film judge for BAFTA and watches over 200 films each year!

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 November 2024: Voice Your Vision

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
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