You don't need to find your voice. You already have one.
You just need to stop worrying about what everyone else will think when you use it.
Hereâs what we knowâŚ
More than 80% of people surveyed by Harvard Business School deal with self-doubt.
Thatâs a lot of brilliant minds staying quiet.
A lot of world-changing ideas never being heard.
A lot of conversations that need to happen not happening.
This might be you right now âŚ
You were taught not to âshow off,â and to stay quiet, which leaves you frustrated when you see others talking about your area of expertise.
You tell yourself, âmaybe next yearâ, and every January you feel sad that it hasnât happened again.
You worry about criticism and judgement, meaning that you donât show up as your full self in conversations and that you arenât visible in your business or community.
You question if youâre âexpert enoughâ, which is impacting your business or career growth.
You wonder if your boss will take you seriously, and this is stopping you from speaking freely and advocating for your ideas and career growth.
You know what you want to say, but when the moment comes, the words donât come out the way youâd hoped, and you leave the conversation feeling frustrated or deflated.
But here's the truth...
- If youâre not visible, the people who need your message canât find you.
- The people who could support your mission donât know you exist.
- The people who need your ideas and innovations in the workplace wonât hear them.
Itâs that simple.
This is EXACTLY why weâve created Elevate Your VoiceâŚ
Ben Pechey and I couldn't stay quiet anymore. Weâve seen too many brilliant people talk themselves out of their moment. Too many important stories are being left untold. Too many lives unchanged because someone thought they werenât enough.
A 6-week programme where weâll speak life into your wildest dreams. Where weâll help support you to elevate your voice and have your back at every turn.
This isnât about changing who you are - youâre already brilliant. This is about letting the real you take centre stage.
Whether itâs in the boardroom, with your team, or on a public speaking stage, weâll coach and mentor you to:
- Find your authentic voice
- Develop your powerful message
- Say goodbye to self-doubt
- Step into your power
Because here's what we know...
When you finally step into your power and share your story, you become the go-to voice in your industry. Your ideas reach millions through platforms like TEDx (if thatâs on your goal list). You inspire real change in your community or workplace. Most importantly, you show others whatâs possible.
You canât please everyone, but you can learn to be okay with shining regardless!
Your voice matters. Your story matters. And weâre here to help you share it with the world.
Are you ready to stop holding back, get visible and create impact by sharing your ideas and story?
What's Included...
Over 6 transformative weeks, weâll cover:
Week 1: Unlocking Your Inner Voice
- Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome/inner critic.
- Building confidence to speak authentically and powerfully.
- Exercises to identify personal barriers to using their voice.
Week 2: What Do You Stand For? Shaping Your Core Message
- Identifying key themes that align with their mission or workplace goals.
- Structuring messages for clarity and impact.
- Storytelling techniques to connect with diverse audiences.
Week 3: Commanding the Room:Â Vocal Presence and Power
- Techniques for vocal projection, tone, and pace.
- Managing nerves and using body language effectively.
- Exercises to practice dynamic and engaging delivery.
Week 4: Speaking with Purpose: Panels, Keynotes, and Beyond
- Adapting communication styles for different settings (boardrooms, panels, activism).
- Strategies for influencing and inspiring others.
- Preparing for Q&A and handling challenging questions.
Week 5: Your Moment to Shine (Part 1)
Finalising Your Talk:
- Refining the structure, flow, and key points of the presentation or workplace communications.
- Ensuring alignment with the participantâs core message and goals.
- Adding impactful elements like refining stories, visuals, or calls to action.
Practice and Delivery:
- Participants rehearse their talk in small groups or pairs to build confidence.
- Emphasis on vocal delivery, body language, and audience engagement.
- Tips for managing nerves and staying composed during delivery.
Peer Feedback:
- Structured peer feedback sessions, teaching participants how to give developmental feedback and actionable insights.
- Exercises to help participants integrate feedback and make adjustments.
Week  6: Your Moment to Shine (The Showcase)
- Finalising and practicing a keynote or presentation.
- Peer feedback: how to give and receive constructive insights.
- Reflecting on progress and setting future speaking goals.
What you'll receive...
- Weekly online masterclasses with live coaching, with accessible replays to revisit every session.
- Intimate group sessions for personalised feedback.
- Supportive community.
- Expert guidance from experienced TEDx speakers, and coaches.
- Access to supporting resources.
What you'll experience...
- A safe space to share your story and ideas.
- Mentorship that speaks life into your wildest dreams.
- Practical tools to elevate your voice.
- Two coaches (Ben and Michaela) having your back at every turn.
- Strategic work on managing your inner critic.
- Techniques for overcoming people-pleasing.
- Methods to build resilience against criticism.
This Programme is Perfect For You If...
â Youâre ready to stop holding back and start showing up.
â You have ideas, expertise, or a story to share but donât know where to start
â You want to lead, inspire, and make an impact in your industry or community.
â You can inspire others in the art of the possible.
What You'll Walk Away With:
â A fully developed signature talk, presentation or strategy for your communications at work.
â A newfound confidence in your ability to communicate powerfully.
â Tools and strategies to amplify your voice and influence.
â A network of people cheering you on.
From Perfect Script to Powerful Presence
One of our TEDx speakers was a brilliant writer. Their words on paper? Absolute magic. But as we approached event day, something wasnât clicking.
They had crafted their talk with meticulous precision - every word polished, every pause planned. During rehearsals, they gripped their script like a lifeline, determined to perform it perfectly.
But their natural spark - that amazing personality that made their writing sing - was getting lost.
âI need to memorise it perfectly,â they insisted.
Thatâs when everything changed.
Through our coaching, they discovered that public speaking isnât about perfect performance - itâs about authentic connection. We helped them unshackle from their script and find the freedom to:
â Own their message completely
â Flow naturally with their audience
â Let their personality shine through
â Trust their expertise
â Be present in the moment
The result?
When they stepped onto that TEDx stage, the audience didnât just hear perfectly crafted phrases - they experienced a genuine connection with a real person sharing their gift.
This is the transformation we create in Elevate Your Voice.
Whether youâre:
⢠Gripping your script too tightly
⢠Hiding behind perfectionism
⢠Trying to sound like âa proper speakerâ or âproper leaderâ
⢠Struggling to show your authentic self
Weâll help you find the perfect balance between preparation and presence.
Upgrade to Elevate+ Coaching for Personalised 1:1 Support
Want to take your progress even further? With Elevate+ Coaching, youâll receive three private 1:1 coaching sessions designed to refine your message, strengthen your delivery, and build confidence in the settings that matter most to you.
These 45-minute Zoom sessions are tailored to your unique goalsâwhether thatâs commanding the stage, leading impactful workshops, influencing in the boardroom, or inspiring your team.
Meet the Elevate Your Voice Coaches
Ben Pechey (they/them)
Ben Pechey is a non-binary Author, Presenter, Content Creator, TEDx Speaker LGBT+ educator, and DEI Consultant. They have written and produced content for The Guardian, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Refinery 29 and Diva Magazine. They have worked with major brands such as Manolo Blahnik, CondĂŠ Nast, Dr Martens, The NSPCC, Virgin Atlantic and many more to educate and improve awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community.
They are the author of âThe Book of Non-Binary Joyâ - picked as Top Self Help Book by Forbes - and âYour Gender Bookâ. They are also an ambassador for Diversity Role Models. Ben is a TEDx speaker, their talk focused on ensuring trans and non-binary people can find joy every day. They were also featured in Diva Magazineâs & The Guardianâs 2024 Power List - Top 100 visionaries blazing a trail for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.
Michaela Reaney (she/her)
I believe the world needs your voice - yes, yours. That quiet thought youâre holding back? That idea you think isnât âreadyâ? They matter more than you know.
For 16 years, Iâve helped people move from âwho am I to speak up?â to confidently sharing ideas that change organisations. From the TEDx stage to the boardroom, Iâve guided leaders at Siemens, AWS, and UK Athletics to find their authentic voice and create real impact.
My own journey as an entrepreneur has taught me something powerful, success isnât about speaking perfectly -itâs about showing up as yourself. Through scaling, selling, and yes, even closing a business, I learned that your greatest strength is often hiding in the stories youâre afraid to tell.
Thatâs why I founded TEDxTeessideWomen - creating a stage for voices that needed to be heard. Because everyone deserves a platform, Â not just those who shout the loudest.
When Iâm not helping others amplify their voice and develop their human skills, youâll find me in Teesside with my partner, our Great Dane, and four incredibly opinionated pygmy goats (whoâve taught me a thing or two about making yourself heard!)
