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Masterclass

Masterclass

Pitch Perfect

The power of CLEAR COMMUNICATION can transform engagement,  relationships and how people FEEL about you and your business.

At one time or another in your life, you will have to present ideas, pitches or projects to other people. Be that as an employee, business owner or simply in life, we are all required at some stage or another to present to others and ‘win them over’.

The ability to convey your message clearly, confidently and persuasively is key if your audience is to be won over, be that online or in person, be that one to one or one to many, the requirement to communicate effectively and cut through the noise has never been greater.



This PITCH PERFECT Masterclass offers a targeted, intense and in-depth level of coaching to help you develop the skills necessary to become an outstanding presenter.

“Jay is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable resources I have encountered about delivering keynote speeches in the UK with authenticity and integrity. I would HIGHLY recommend both him and his work.”

Although I tell the story of how I ‘Fell’ into public speaking quite by accident, perhaps the full truth is that this was simply an act of fate!

I’m the eldest of 4 siblings, and born into a house for a number of years didn’t own a TV!  Not because we couldn’t afford one, but because theatre and music were the means of entertainment.

I chose to take up a music instrument at the age of 7, and had already performed in my first ‘public’ performance (besides family and friends) before I was 8.  My 13th birthday was playing at a ‘gig’ and by 15 we had a manager, were working through an agency and earning more money per night, than most other school kids earnt in a month from their part time jobs!

I’m fortunate enough to have attended a ‘Theatre’ School, and under the exceptional guidance of Mick Flowers, Kate Lake, Oliver Penrice learnt from 11 years old the art of theatre and stage craft.

You might say, it’s in my blood

So when ‘fate’ determined rather than sitting in the audience listening to the speaker I had come to listen to, I found myself ‘in at the deep end’ volunteering to stand in because he was unable to continue, the rest as they say is history!

The biggest problem I find with many others who enter the profession of speaking, is they fail to give due consideration to the ART of speaking.

Whilst MANY have a voice, far fewer are worth listening to!
And of those worth listening to, even less, value the opportunity beyond a paycheck!

To become a professional speaker you have to spend time giving consideration to 3 things:

  1. The Audience
  2. The Content
  3. The Speaker

On this HIGHLY interactive masterclass, everyone attending gets the opportunity to have their presentation dissected, reviewed, polished and repurposed so as they leave, they have the knowledge and confidence to deliver a keynote worthy of the audiences time and attention, steeped in value and with a clear map as to why, when and what!


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What is a Keynote Speech?

According to Wikipedia, a keynote in public speaking is a talk that establishes the main underlying theme.

In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address because the keynote establishes the framework for the training that follows.

Duration

Most keynote addresses are 45 minutes to 90 minutes long (although there is no rule limiting it to a certain duration). In a relatively short period of time, the keynote speaker has to establish rapport, educate, entertain the audience, and leave them wanting more.

A keynote is also meant to inspire the attendees to want to be at the event and stay there from start to finish. It should also give them a “Call to Action” to want to learn, interact, and bring home tools from the event that can improve sales, overcome negativity, or help them do their everyday duties better.

Depth

The keynote speaker must know their subject inside and out, and be able to offer insights or possible actions that are easy to understand and hard to forget. This is often accomplished with humour, personal stories, or unusual accomplishments.

Most attendees are looking for a “black belt” in a subject from the keynote speaker, someone that’s been there and done it, rather than simply read up and recited it!  They should be able to incorporate your event theme, terminology and have a working knowledge of the work they perform and the challenges and obstacles they face.

Jay Allen – Opening Keynote

As your opening keynote, I take the time to research the audience.  That I am relevant, fun, and energising. That energy is then carried on by the other participants throughout the rest of the conference.

From the moment I enter stage, I get the audience engaged, they are ready to hear my message and any message to follow. I emotionally charge the audience on the premise: “They will not remember what you did or said, they remember how you make them feel.”

You can count on me to set the stage for the rest of your event, and start your event with laughter, much to think about, and make this event, one of the most memorable this audience have ever attended.

Jay Allen – Closing Speaker

As a closing keynote speaker, I work to incorporate the event theme.  Reference significant points  during the event and much more into this captivating close.

One of the main goals in a closing keynote, is to provide the audience with a revitalised “Call To Action” they take back with them and implement straight away.  Invite me to keynote if you want your event to end on a high, with everyone energised and driven to achieve YOUR objectives.

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I’ve just been tasked with finding a speaker, I’ve never done this before, what should I do?

OK, first—relax.

First determine your event audience, budget, date, and location. Only then will it be time to start researching speakers, either directly or through a speaker bureau, but either way, they will guide you through the process.

As a professional keynote speaker, our mission is to ensure your conference leaves the RIGHT lasting impression, and you the hero, by providing world-class resources and exceptional service (with some fun thrown in along the way).

Have you yet downloaded my Guide to planning a Successful Event?  It’s free, there’s no hidden agenda, simply a desire to ensure you’ve got everything covered.

You might also wish to book a call?

Again, NO hidden agenda, on more occasions than not, I’ll recommend at least 3-4 other speakers to every enquiry, based on my extensive knowledge of the speaker industry and the many speakers within it.

During the call I’ll help you to identify your exact needs. Only then can I help you find not only the right speaker on any given subject…but the best speaker for the event for your audience.

Selecting a speaker is a daunting process and choosing the right person from the thousands who claim to be amazing can seem impossible. Clearly knowledge and understanding of who’s who is key.

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Testimonials

Hannah.G said…

Jay’s Masterclass entitled GET BIG or Go Home, has turned the way we grade our customers on its head. I want to focus on building our raving fans and so grateful he shared how to accomplish this. It was insightful, engaging, very educational and most revealing. I’d recommend it to anyone serious about building long term relations with their clients.

Operations Director

Martyn Weller said…

Jay’s unique presentations draw on his military experience and relate them back to the business situations we all face daily with exceptional clarity and a strong motivational call to action.

Area Manager, Cultural Brands Ltd

John Turnbull said…

Just completed the GET BIG or Go Home Masterclass with Jay. “I loved it” – The final UN slide really resonated with me. We are a Social Communications company but I think we need to think bigger on how we impact some of the significant challenges facing the world. – Jay was engaging, very well prepared and willing to provide the help and support, tailoring his content to each person on the course, exceptional.

Managing Director

D.Torrington said…

Jay recently spoke at an event I hosted as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. His speech immediately captured the audience, as he carefully guided them on a journey of self discovery. It was truly an amazing presentation, filled with emotion, enthusiasm and MANY easy to use ‘take aways’ for us to implement. He gave an ‘above and beyond presentation from start to finish and the effect he had on everyone present was almost hypnotic, enabling people to realise their own goals, current hurdles and most importantly how to smash through them to achieve.

Doing Business for Yourself

Liam Fitzmorris said…

I’ve heard some speakers in my time, and Jay was up there with the best

In all my years attending workshops, webinars, conferences and the likes, I can count on one hand the amount of speakers I’ve hard that have captivated an entire audience from start to finish. That takes some doing, and Jay did it seamlessly.

Events Director
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