Public Speaking Feels Like a Risk
Every time you speak in front of a group, stress and imposter syndrome creep in. Clarity slips, focus fades - and you know it’s costing you business alongside your credibility.
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Check out our upcoming events below for your chance to learn, connect, and grow. From workshops to special sessions, this is where you’ll find everything happening soon. Browse the list and secure your spot before spaces fill up.
Where: Premium locations in Manchester city centre
When: Mon 7 Dec 2026, Mon 11 Jan, Mon 15 Feb & Thu 11 Mar 2027 (in-person days), plus an online sustainment session four weeks after Day Four
Investment: £3,447 per leader plus VAT (£2,929.95 plus VAT for GMCC members)
Includes: four in-person days, online sustainment session, DiSC profiling, guided reflection and workbooks, an Accountability Partner, an in-house Innovation Project and a 90-day action plan
Co-facilitated by Sally Anne Smith and Wayne Jones OBE, Executive Edge is a four-day spaced learning programme for CEOs, founders, business owners and directors who want a business that grows beyond their personal involvement. Across the programme you'll:
Maximum 10 leaders. Applications are now open.
Where: Held centrally in Manchester at a GMCC member venue
When: Winter 2026 cohort — Mon 2 Nov, Mon 16 Nov & Mon 30 Nov (in-person days), plus an online Sustainment Follow-up (date to be confirmed)
Investment: £1,947 per leader (£1,557.60 for GMCC members)
Includes: three in-person days, online sustainment session, DiSC profiling, all workbooks and materials, refreshments and lunch each day
Co-facilitated by Sally Anne Smith and Wayne Jones OBE, this exclusive programme is built for ambitious business owners and senior leaders ready to build businesses that thrive without depending on them every minute of every day. Across 3.5 days of spaced learning you’ll:
This cohort is now sold out. All 14 places have been filled.
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With over two decades helping leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performing professionals develop the kind of presence that gets remembered, Sally Anne knows leadership presence isn’t a talent you’re born with — it’s a skill you can develop.
Drawing on my experience with working inside world-class brands like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, BMW Group, JCB and The NHS, I’ve coached entrepreneurs to command rooms, inspire teams, and influence at every level.” → keep, minor: “Drawing on experience inside world-class brands like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, BMW Group, JCB and The NHS, Sally Anne has coached leaders to command rooms, inspire teams and influence at every level.
This one-day masterclass distils years of high-performance leadership and communication training into practical, transformative techniques you can apply immediately.
Does This
Sound Like You?
Does This Sound Like You?
Every time you speak in front of a group, stress and imposter syndrome creep in. Clarity slips, focus fades - and you know it’s costing you business alongside your credibility.
You may worry how your words will land. Will they take it the right way? Will it get the result you want? You get stuck in your head - and the room slips away.
The thought of being judged by peers, clients, or investors makes you hesitate. You avoid key opportunities or come across as uncertain. Around 21% of Brits actively hate and avoid public speaking whenever possible.
Mistakes feel like failure. Your confidence takes a hit. Structuring your message feels impossible, and your words lose impact - along with trust and potential business. In younger audiences, 59% would avoid speaking if there were no expectations. Among Gen Z, that avoidance rate rises to 63%
The Bottom Line
For Business Owners
The Bottom Line
Your communication is your growth engine. Clarity, confidence, and structure turn conversations into contracts. Every unclear word is money left on the table. On the day, your outcomes will be:
Develop a powerful, authentic presence through body language and voice modulation techniques that will make you more memorable and engaging in any setting.
Master storytelling, active listening, and conversation flow to connect more deeply and leave a lasting impression. Create your story to connect you to others.
Receive one-on-one coaching with personalised feedback on your strengths and growth areas to refine your leadership presence.
Walk away with a digital toolkit of exercises, cheat sheets, and a short-form video library you can revisit anytime.
Return in 3–4 weeks to review progress and lock in accountability. Create a customised action plan to apply your new skills across work and life for tangible results.
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Your next step starts here. If you’re ready to strengthen your presence, sharpen your communication, and unlock new opportunities, scroll back up and secure your place today. Spaces are limited so don’t miss your chance to join an event designed to transform how you lead.