Do you stay quiet even when you have something you want to say?

Do you speak up at work and get talked over?

Does the thought of a big meeting fill you with dread before it even starts?

If so, this is for you.

Speaking up doesn’t come naturally to us all, yet it’s a skill anyone can learn.

This half-day session gives you the knowledge, tools and practice to show up differently in meetings from the very next day. This isn’t a plan to “fake it until you make it”, but a clear and practical guide to build your confidence and speak up more at work.

What to expect

• An honest conversation about why so many of us find speaking up at work such a struggle
• Clear tools to get yourself into the right headspace before high-stakes meetings, so nerves don’t take over
• Specific phrases and techniques to get your voice heard in the room
• Practice speaking up in a supportive group, so you’re not trying these out for the first time in a real work environment.

What you will take away?

• A clearer understanding of what’s been holding you back and how to overcome it
• A practical toolkit that you can use immediately at work
• The belief that speaking up is possible for you, whatever your level or role

Who should attend?

This session is for anyone who knows they hold back and wants to change that. Whether you’re early in your career or managing a team, everyone in the room is there for the same reason. You’re in good company.

Feedback from past sessions

“As someone who has struggled with confidence since a child, I find it empowering to know that others also feel the same way and that there are ongoing steps I can take to improve my own confidence”

“I loved this workshop! I’ve had quite a stressful week and this was a lovely way to re-connect with myself and others. It has made me feel like some of my fears and worries are more manageable and within reach.”

“A little professional confidence boost – that’s what I got thanks to Charlotte!”

Tickets

> BCI member tickets are £125 + VAT

> Non-member tickets are £185 + VAT

About Charlotte

Your host is Charlotte May, founder of Your Future Space and qualified leadership and confidence coach. Charlotte coaches new leaders and business owners to overcome self-doubt, increase their influence and lead authentically. Charlotte spent years in the same high-pressure rooms her clients now sit in and the tools she teaches are built for agency life.

Charlotte spent more than a decade working in media agencies as a Strategy director on brands including IKEA, Vodafone and Sainsbury’s. Early in her career she hit burnout trying to please everyone, and rebuilding her own confidence is what led her to coaching. She founded Your Future Space in 2021 and has since helped hundreds of leaders stop second-guessing themselves and start showing up as the leader they actually are. Her style is direct yet supportive and always leaves you with something practical to take away.

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