10x your speaking & storytelling skills
with the power of in-person instruction and practice!
Join us for 3 full days (Feb. 26-28, 2024), in sunny Orlando, Florida.
The purpose of the retreat is to dramatically improve your delivery, storytelling, performance, and stage presence with hands-on exercises and practice (and have fun while doing so!).
Your coaches, Carol Cox and Diane Diaz, will lead you through exercises and lots of practice with real-time feedback and adjustment.
We'll also have a professional videography team there to record 10 minutes of you speaking, so you'll have footage for your speaker reel.
If you want to get higher-profile and higher-paid speaking engagements, improving your delivery skills is a must. Plus, you will build so much confidence.
Uplevel your content, storytelling, and delivery.
Why Attend?
- Get in-person, real-time training and feedback to take your delivery and stage presence from good to keynote-worthy
- Spend quality time with an incredible group of women entrepreneurs
- Get professional videography you can use for your speaker page and highlight reel (this is a huge value!)
- 10x your speaking skills with in-person instruction and practice.
Agenda:
- Sunday, Feb. 25 = Arrive in Orlando (or come early and enjoy the weekend)
- Monday, Feb. 26 (start at 9:30 am) = Morning workshop to work on your speech and get feedback; lunch provided / tour the garden; afternoon workshop on delivery and performance; dinner out as a group (included)
- Tuesday, Feb. 27 (start at 9 am) = Morning speaking practice and on-the-spot feedback; lunch provided / tour the garden; afternoon speaking practice continued; dinner out as a group (included)
- Wednesday, Feb. 28 (start at 8:30 am) = Morning videography (1st group); lunch provided; afternoon videography (2nd group); dinner out as a group (included)
- Thursday, March 1 = Depart Orlando (or stay for a long weekend!)
We have 12 spots available.
Get to the next level of your
VIP Days can cost $5,000-$10,000 for 1 day.
Our Speaking Intensive for 3 days = $3,950
Registration will open later this year.
Get on the interest list to be the first to know:
Nearby Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn, Winter Park = Located about 3 miles from our venue and 2 miles to Park Ave. There is a Whole Foods across the street.
SpringHill Suites Marriott, Winter Park = Located about 3 miles from our venue and 2 miles to Park Ave. There is a Whole Foods across the street.
The Alfond Inn, Winter Park = Located about 3 miles from our venue and adjacent to Park Ave. Very nice hotel.
Park Plaza Hotel, Winter Park = Located about 3 miles from our venue and on Park Ave.
Airports:
The largest closest airport is Orlando International (MCO).
There is a smaller airport called Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB).
The Venue:
We will be in the Magnolia Room at Leu Gardens in Orlando. It's a lovely space that we will have set up to look like a speaking event, so the videography you'll receive will include you speaking plus b-roll of us as the audience.
Leu Gardens is near Winter Park, which is one of the nicest areas in Orlando. Winter Park has lots of restaurants and stores. Our evening dinners/outings as a group will be at restaurants along Park Ave. in Winter Park.
Questions? Email carolcox@speakingyourbrand.com.
What Past Attendees Said
I learned SOOO much from both Carol and Diane and from each of the women at this event. I got to see such unique speaking styles and more importantly, I got to hear their stories and messages which opened my eyes to so many ways that we can all work together to change the world for good."
— Betsy Jordyn
All the training was perfect and actionable. I feel empowered! Practicing your talk sooner and often helps to 10x it faster.
— Dianna Deeney
I feel more confident in bringing in my story thanks to the practice and feedback. I am so inspired by the amazing women who gathered together. I learned not only from their different speaking styles, but also from their inspiring messages!
— Katie Anderson
I feel more confident about my skills and I love feeling closely connected to a group of speakers."
— Mary Beth Simon
This retreat made me feel more confident in my abilities and how to market my talks."
— Dr. Christina Madison, PharmD
Refund Policy
Since we have hard costs related to putting on an in-person event, we aren't able to refund your payments. You can transfer your payment to another Speaking Your Brand client.
Questions & Answers
How our retreat helps you to 10x your speaking skills
Meet Your Coaches
Carol Cox
Carol Cox is the founder & CEO of Speaking Your Brand® and host of the Speaking Your Brand® podcast.
Carol facilitates most of the weekly live group Zoom calls.
Carol speaks on women's leadership, women in politics, and business storytelling.
During election seasons, she serves as a Democratic political analyst on TV news. Carol was named as one of Orlando's Women of the Year 2021 and has been featured in Forbes.
Carol has a Master's degree in History and lives in Orlando, FL.
Diane Diaz
Diane Diaz is our lead Speaking Coach with Speaking Your Brand®.
Diane works with our clients in the 1:1 coaching calls and VIP Days and co-facilitates the weekly live group Zoom calls.
Diane speaks regularly on personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and women's empowerment. Diane has an extensive background in marketing and branding and is also an Ironman triathlete.
Diane has a Master's in Business Administration and lives in Orlando, FL.
Places Where We've Spoken
the big summit
we venture
tedx
i summit
pecha kucha
American Marketing Association
wesh 2
local 6
podfest
bizchix live
nlc orlando
spark and hustle