Hi everyone, I’ve noticed many students, clients, and friends are currently balancing everyday life with caring for elderly parents. For example, I have a friend whose mum is in a care home, and I’m encouraging her to lean into her NLP tools and our coaching community for support. Asking questions like, what belief could you choose to support you during this chapter of your life? I’d love to hear if anyone has had direct experience combining NLP thinking and coaching tools specifically to support carers or grown up children walking this path. Thanks in advance for sharing your insights! XX

Before I roll out my newly updated public speaking course, I’d love to know if it’s something you’d be interested in. Below you’ll find the key details, dates, and pricing. Have a quick read and, if it speaks to you, either hit the thumbs-up on this post or drop a comment to let me know you’re interested. Thanks in advance for your feedback and support. SpeakUp: Public Speaking & Speaker Trainer Certification Programme A six-day immersive experience designed to take you from crafting powerful keynote presentations to delivering them on stage — and ultimately training others to do the same. Set in either London or Lockerbie, Scotland (near Carlisle), this programme blends practical speaking skills, business strategy, and real-world performance. Programme Overview Dates & Times - Public Speaking Intensive: Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th October 26 - Trainer Certification: Friday 9th – Sunday 11th October 26 - Daily schedule: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Daily independent work: 2 hours (guided homework and preparation) Course 1: Public Speaking Intensive (3 Days): Designed to help you build, structure, and deliver a compelling keynote presentation with confidence and clarity. Day 1 – Wednesday 7th October The Public Speaker’s Model & System - The SpeakUp framework for impactful presentations - Structuring a keynote from idea to delivery - Audience psychology and message clarity - Crafting your core message and narrative arc Day 2 – Thursday 8th October Keynote Scripting & Writing - Storytelling techniques for engagement - Writing for spoken delivery vs written content - Emotional pacing and persuasive language - Refining your keynote script Day 3 – Friday 9th October Presentation Day - Deliver your keynote live - Structured feedback and coaching - Performance refinement and confidence building Course 2: Public Speaking Trainer Certification (3 Days): For those ready to turn speaking into a business and train others. Day 4 – Friday 9th October (Afternoon Transition)