a new approach to developing persuasive communication and influencing skills for Business Owners, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Sales People.

Today more than an at any time ever before in history, the ability to communicate, connect, inspire, and influence in person, is the number one essential skill of leadership.

Forget powerpoint and TelePrompTers. They are at best aids. And they have no place in the conversations that really matter:

• 60 second elevator speech
• 10 minute client presentation
• rousing team briefing
• performance conversations
• pitches
• marketing and sales calls

Founded by Andrew Thorp in the United Kingdom, the first Speakeasy Group in Australia began in Adelaide in February 2011.

We meet monthly. Our next meetings are 11th July 2011, 8th August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November, 12th December.

Become a member and you will be able to test-drive your business propositions on a live audience, in a safe and encouraging environment.

You will benefit from feedback on the clarity of your message AND the style of your delivery.

Key Outcomes for You

• Have more impact when you communicate – get people to buy YOU as well as your message. Grow in confidence as you present your ideas more effectively.

• Become more influential by getting into your audience’s shoes – not just when you present formally, but in EVERY situation where you’re trying to persuade people with your message (in conversation, in your web-site, formally presenting a pitch).

• Improve your ability to give and receive feedback – an essential leadership skill.

• Networking at a new level. Develop powerful new relationships through a common purpose and the vulnerability implied by learning things together (your shared ‘journey’).

This inaugural Australian group is led by me personally.

Please contact me on 0418 807 898 if you have any questions.

Brief overview of what happens each time our group meets (from 4 pm through 5.30 pm)

• we begin each evening with some Networlding the proven methodology for building values based networks to accelerate goal achievements

• 4 presenters test drive whatever they want, one after the other, for 5 to 10 minutes each

• Leader/s and other members provide feedback and feedforward regarding clarity of message and/or value of idea

• Leader and/or guest facilitator provide a learning and development session

• Maximum time commitment 1.5 hours per month

• Fee is $40 per month or $200 for 6 months meaning one month free if paid in advance

• Corporate membership meaning 1 of up to 3 named individuals can participate is $60 per month or $300 for 6 months meaning one month is free

Special joint gatherings will also happen once we have more than one group. Each group is limited to 12 people.