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)

🌄 Stepping Into Fear at Nearly 50 — And Bringing My Girls With Me As I’m getting older — nearly 50 now — I’ve noticed something creeping into my life that never used to be there: small limiting beliefs, quiet fears, little hesitations that try to keep me comfortable. Nothing dramatic. Just subtle things like: • Choosing to stay home instead of travelling for work • Putting off opportunities because they feel “a bit much” • Even developing a mild fear of flying… despite the fact that when I was younger, I learned how to fly and absolutely loved it It’s strange how comfort can become a cage without us noticing. But here’s the thing: I want to lead by example for my girls. We talk a lot about courage, growth, and breaking through fear — and I realised I wasn’t modelling it as much as I want to. Recently we were all chatting about our fears, and “fear of heights” came up for every one of us. So I thought… Time to do something about it. So next Tuesday, I’ve booked the girls and I in for a bungee jump at The Highland Fling in Pitlochry, Scotland. Yes. A bungee jump. Yes. My heart is already racing writing this. But that’s the point. We’re going to use NLP anchoring techniques, reframing, and coaching each other through the build‑up, the fear, and the breakthrough. I want them to feel what it’s like to step into something scary and come out the other side stronger. And I want to feel that again too. 🎥 I’m going to try to go LIVE for the jump So if you want to see the results — the fear, the laughter, the wobbling legs, the breakthrough — tune in: 📅 Monday, 25 May 2026 🕜 13:30–14:30 If you’ve been feeling fear creeping in as you get older… or if you’ve been avoiding something you know would stretch you… maybe this is your sign to take one small step outside your comfort zone. Growth doesn’t stop with age — unless we let it.