26 November 2026
Accelerator Workshop
Accelerator Workshop Series: The Art of Influential Speaking
Led by International Bestselling Author and Communication Expert – Derek Borthwick
- International bestselling author of five books
- 30+ Years of Communication and Coaching Experience
- Worked with Global Organisations Including JP Morgan, Fidelity and Aviva
🎯 Ready to Become a More Influential Speaker? Join our very first Accelerator Workshop on The Art of Influential Speaking
Join international bestselling author and communication expert Derek Borthwick for a practical, interactive workshop designed to help you communicate with confidence, capture attention and make your message stick.
Through expert demonstrations, hands-on exercises and presentation challenges, discover how to structure compelling messages, build credibility and influence the way others think and respond. Whether you're leading a meeting, pitching an idea or presenting to senior stakeholders, you'll leave with practical techniques you can put to work immediately.
Agenda
- 8:30am : Networking
- 9am - 9:45am : Session 1: Why People Listen – The Psychology of Influence
- 9:45am - 9:55am : Coffee Break
- 9:55am - 10:40am : Session 2: Make Your Message Stick – From Complex to Compelling
- 10:40am - 10:50am : Coffee Break
- 10:50am - 11:35am : Session 3: Own the Room – Confidence, Presence and Credibility
- 11:35am - 11:45am : Break
- 11:45am - 12:30pm : Session 4: Put It into Practice – The Influential Speaking Challenge
- 12:30pm - 12:45pm : Closing and Q&A
Who Should Attend
- Business leaders, directors and department heads
- Mid-level managers and aspiring leaders
- Sales and business development professionals
- Client-facing professionals and consultants
- Project managers and transformation leaders


