The first keynote speaker I ever saw was Sir Richard Branson back when I worked at Virgin aged 18. He held the room so fully, so magically, and yet he wasn’t loud or jazzy or extroverted.
This stayed with me through my career and then building a business helping people speak clearly, confidently and with impact.
There is a huge misconception out there in the world of speaking and presenting. That you have to deliver your words with fizz and pizazz and a whole load of charisma.
But I’ve learnt through my own journey and helping many like me:
You don’t need to be loud to lead.
You don’t need a tragic backstory to be powerful.
And you don’t need to wear a speaker’s mask to be taken seriously on stage.
But that’s not what the industry tells you.
From TEDx reels to high-energy conferences, we’re bombarded with a certain type of speaker:
Big story, Big energy and Big presence.
And if you’re someone who’s bold in the right rooms but reflective in others…If you feel a big call to speak but feel invisible when you scroll, If the idea of becoming “a persona” feels off..
That’s actually the thing to tap into.
Here’s what most people get wrong:
They think the only way to hold a room is to perform.
But the most powerful leaders I’ve seen, Richard Branson included, have what I call low-controlled presence.
They are quieter, more intentional and with a magnetic, weighted presence that is 100% them and their energy.
There is no razzle dazzle. Just an energy that holds people without demanding attention.
And that’s what I love helping my clients develop.
Here’s how we do it:
We reverse-engineer your keynote from your mission
We craft a “go-left” message that separates you from the noise
We build your structure using a tried and true framework
Then (and only then) we dial up presence by 10%, not 100
So if you’ve been circling the idea of a keynote…
If you feel like you could speak but haven’t figured out how to do it in a way that feels real, now’s the time.
I’ve created a new offer called Create Your Signature Keynote in 45 Days, designed for leaders and biz owners who want focused support, a proven structure, and an expert eye to help shape their talk without the drama or overwhelm.
You’ll get:
- Access to my full Ultimate Speaker course
- Pre-work guided by Siggy, my keynote AI agent
- A custom prep plan so we hit the ground running
- 5 x 1:1 sessions to shape the talk (Zoom or Soho House Brighton)
- Practice support + talk review (video or live)
- WhatsApp feedback as you go
- 45 Days worth of continuous support to get it nailed.
£1597 (or 4 x £399.25) One spot has already gone and there are three left.
DM me “KEYNOTE45” for full details.
Let’s write the talk that sounds like you.
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