Prepare to immerse yourself in a six-day journey that transforms your ideas and stories into an unforgettable keynote. Designed for those with a passion for learning and a coachable mindset, this program will equip you to create a powerful presentation that captivates any audience. Through expert coaching and hands-on practice, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and clarity to make your message truly resonate. When you leave, you’ll take home a refined keynote that effectively delivers your unique message, a plan for your next audience and connections that fuel your growth as a speaker. You'll gain valuable insights into the business of professional speaking and a roadmap to “making it” in the field. Plus, you’ll walk away with a new network of friends, coaches, and ideas to amplify your speaking skills.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Every element of this journey is designed to support your transformation, from the curriculum to the setting, and even the journey itself. Travel arrangements are managed by our trusted travel extraordinaire, who ensures a seamless experience from your first step to your return home. While these arrangements are not included in the program fee, we’ll connect you with them to assist in coordinating your flights, transfers and any additional travel requirements.
Intimate group for tailored insights.
In-depth, hands-on training focused on mastering the art of professional speaking.
Expert facilitators with training in human psychology and impactful storytelling.
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW:
Day 1: Preview
Arrival to Villa
Preview what keynote topic you will be working on
Receive your first round of feedback from the group
Day 2: Prepare
Design your keynote with a powerful opening, key objectives, moving stories, experiential audience participation and a mic drop ending
Find the stories inside you, and in the world, that best support your objectives
Put it together into a structure that unlocks creativity
Day 3: Polish
One-on-one coaching and story polishing to catapult you from good to great
Small group practice to notice and integrate audience responses
Build your “memory castle” and talk checklist
Day 4: Practice
Multiple rounds of deliberate practice and directive coaching on delivery
Add flourishes, vocal shading, physical punctuation and emotional impact
Learn to use, own and play with the stage and the audience
Day 5: Perform & Perspective
Learn to channel your nerves to produce a high-octane performance
Create a plan for your next live audience and your pathway to professional speaking
Present with poise, panache and passion and celebrate your victory
Discover what it takes to be your own first, best and most successful “audience member”
Day 6: Placement & Play
Learn about the business of speaking
Decide where to speak, the types of audiences your keynote is for and your approach to getting booked
Identify your fee for speaking and learn to negotiate your fee
Day 7: Proceed
Acknowledgements and share your story of progress with the group
Depart with your keynote that is ready to take on the road!