Speak Your Light

February 2026

Time & Date TBC

Borne Studio, Swalwell

A speaker showreel workshop

to help you SHINE.

A gentle nudge, a spoonful of courage and a space to be seen -

your journey starts here.

You don’t need to be loud to be heard.

You don’t need to feel ready to begin.

You just need to take one small, brave step — and that’s exactly what this workshop offers

Speak Your Light,

is your invitation to start today what you have been putting off...


If you're ready to share your message but don’t know where to begin,

this is your invitation to start.

Speak Your Light is a supportive, small-group experience for people who are ready to share something meaningful… but want to do it their way.

This small-group experience is designed to help emerging speakers and creative leaders build confidence, craft a message that feels true to who they are, and create professional content that opens doors.

Hosted by the positively confident Sarah Jane Phelps – a purpose-led speaker stepping boldly into her own spotlight – this workshop is for those who feel the call to be seen and heard, but want support to begin in a safe, encouraging space.

This isn’t a feel-good session you’ll forget by Monday.
It’s a workshop for people who want results.

You'll come away with a talk you can act on, confidence you can lean into,

and a plan that holds up in real life.

Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or building your next chapter?
This is where excuses end and bold action begins.

Whether you're dreaming of keynote stages, growing your platform, or deepening your impact through leading your team, this is your moment to:

🌟 Clarify your message
🌟 Build confidence in your voice
🌟 Create a standout speaker reel with heart that reflects the real, brilliant you

Whether you’re dreaming of keynote stages, leading a team, or growing your visibility in your industry — this is your place to start. Gently. Honestly. Powerfully.

With expert coaching from Michaela Reaney – TEDx organiser, experienced speaker and seasoned storytelling coach – you'll receive kind, honest and constructive feedback to elevate your talk, enhance your presence and help you believe in the power of your own voice.

Michaela blends practical tools with intuitive insight, guiding you to find the sweet spot between message and magnetism. No fluff. No "just be confident" platitudes. Just clear, supportive guidance to help you grow.

While Sarah Jane is all about helping you shift that mindset and setup into who you are, unlocking the confidence to show others just what you are made of, again bringing practical steps you can take to feel more confident and know your worth..

You'll also work with the brilliant Media Borne production team in the beautifully styled Borne Studios to capture your message on film – so you're not just speaking your light… you're showing it.

This is for you if:

- You’ve got something to say, but the thought of saying it on camera makes your stomach turn.

- You know deep down you’re ready to step forward, but you need a calm, encouraging space to do it.

- You’re tired of watching others speak with confidence and wondering, “Why not me?”

- You want support from people who see you — not just polish you.

But What If…

“I’m not a real speaker.”

- You are. If you care about something and want to say it — you’re already halfway there.

“What if I mess up?”

- You won’t. And if you do, we’ll help you try again. That’s the whole point.

“Will I really walk away with something I’m proud of?”

- Yes. Because this is built around you — not a formula.


What you'll walk away with:


- A professionally filmed 5-minute keynote-style video

- Three 1-minute short-form content clips for social media

- Real-time, small-group coaching and personalised feedback from Michaela

- A chance to rehearse, refine & record, so you leave with content that feels right


With just 8 spots, this workshop is intentionally intimate – because your story matters, and your voice deserves the space to grow.

“Practically positive people never permit sentiment to muddle their thinking.”
But here, we do things a little differently. This is a space where heart and head are welcome. A little bit of Mary Poppins magic… with a microphone.

One of my favourite sayings is 'You do not have to be great to start... but you have to start to be great, so lets start this together ...

Hello I'm Sarah Jane, founder of Practically Positive in Every Way.

I’m a speaker, facilitator and mindset mentor; not a life coach, not a therapist,

and definitely not a motivational hype machine.

What I am is a practical support system for people who are ready to make

brave changes in their lives and businesses.

Through tools, structure, and moments of powerful transformation, I help people

move past fear and into action and I’ve seen the ripple effects

change families, teams, and entire work cultures.

This day is built around the work I know changes lives; starting with yours.

Who It's For:

- Speakers, Leaders, team builders, and business owners ready to be heard.

-Purpose-driven professionals who are stuck in the “shoulds”

- People who want to feel proud of how they finish 2025

- Anyone craving space to breathe, think, and plan boldly their nest talk

*Not for those seeking motivation alone — this is for people ready to take action.

What the day will look like:

Meet like minded speakers, business owners & leaders who know they are ready to step into their spotlight. But just need a little support & encouragement to do so.

Get to try your talk on a small audience to see how it sounds out loud and where people react. Get live feedback from an expert in speaking, with practical and actionable changes you can make there and then. Re-do your talk with changes and get it recorded by multiple cameras.

Leave with not only a professional recording you can use, but also the confidence to put it out there and be seen.

What previous participants have said.....

Delivering my talk on the day –

I gained real practice and confidence in my delivery. And I got support and constructive feedback from others that helped me realise where to hone and direct my message for best land.

I now have a final talk to promote and

clips to promote it with.

If I had been left to my own devices, instead of joining the session, I would still be sitting at my laptop with a ‘nearly-finished’ talk and lack of confidence and media assets to shout about it.

Activate your inner strength and step forward with unshakable confidence.

All of this from just £349...

What are you waiting for???

What have past participants said about this event...

The structure and energy of the session helped me move forward in my speaking journey in a few ways

Delivering my talk on the day –

I gained real practice and confidence in my delivery. And I got support and constructive feedback from others that helped me realise where to hone and direct my message for best land.

I now have a final talk to promote, and clips to promote it with.

If I had been left to my own devices, instead of joining the session, I would still be sitting at my laptop with a ‘nearly-finished’ talk and lack of confidence and media assets to shout about it.

Kat S

I was ready to step up with my signature talk, but I didn’t want to do it in a high-pressure or overly polished setting. I wanted a space where I could practise, refine, and grow surrounded by people who actually get it. And that’s exactly what Sarah created.

The group atmosphere was warm, welcoming and incredibly supportive. It wasn’t about fluff or false praise, it was honest, constructive feedback delivered in a way that felt kind and empowering. That feedback helped me sharpen my message, tweak how I delivered it, and most importantly, grow my confidence. It was the safe, professional space I didn’t even realise I needed.

Liza K

As an introvert, the idea of standing in front of a camera and delivering a speech felt terrifying, but I also knew I had something important I wanted to say. This event provided a calm, encouraging space where I didn’t have to push through fear or fake confidence. Instead, I was gently supported to find my way of showing up – thoughtfully, quietly, and with real impact.

There was something powerful about being in a room full of people showing up honestly. I didn’t just feel supported but also validated and seen. A big part of that was down to Sarah Jane. Her warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine belief in each of us brought such positive energy to the room. She made it feel not just possible, but exciting, to share my voice.

Charlotte N

Venue

Our venue is Bourne Studio, with free parking and easy links to public transport.