Jo Richards
Public Speaking Coach & Talk Writer
Are you dreaming of taking the stage with your big idea?
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or are secretly dreaming of getting on stage to share your message with the world, UNLEASH will give you an exceptional, engaging TEDx talk or keynote and all the tools to share it with confidence, power and pure heart.
This is a complete end-to-end talk-writing immersion.
Beyond creating a talk you can't wait to give over & over, we'll cover everything - from getting clear on your body of work, to storytelling mastery, stage presence, moving an audience and most importantly, ensure you feel so enlivened, alive and like YOU on stage
TESTIMONIAL
"Very simply I loved working with Jo. With a rather tough and personal back history, Jo was able to take me on a journey with empathy, care, humour and honesty that enabled me to build and tell story that I am deeply proud of.
As humans, stories matter; and Jo has incredible knack of curating tales that better us all"
Dean Mumm
Professional Speaker, Co-founder of Borne HMRI & Former Australian Wallabies Captain
What the UNLEASH talk writing immersion includes:
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1 x powerful KEYNOTE or <18min TEDx talk that lands your message with a wide audience. (the length of this can be adjusted to your needs)
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Twelve 90 minute 1:1 coaching sessions (online or person)
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Speaker Coaching to become an authentic, embodied, powerful speaker.
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Understanding your body of work, your thought leadership and key message and how to speak to these on social media, podcasts and interviews.
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Speaker Coaching on the delivery of your talk until you are 100% stage ready
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Pre-stage rituals and nervous system regulation practices
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Recordings and transcripts of every session so you have hours and hours of content to draw from
and.... -
A speaker coach who is in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way!
IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR ME?
This program is right for you if you're:
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An industry expert
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A thought leader
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An entrepreneur
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An author
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An executive or consultant
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An activist
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Have an important upcoming talk
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A person who wants to be paid (or is already being paid) to speak.
This program is open to speakers at ALL levels.
If you're not sure whether it's right for you, book a consultation call and we can have a chat.
How it works
The UNLEASH immersion is divided into three parts completed over 3 months (the length of time can be adjusted to your needs).
1
GET TO THE CORE
In the first phase we dive deep to get to the core of your message. I offer journalling prompts, speaking prompts and ask lots of questions to get clear on what you care about and all the stories, research, examples and anecdotes that land your message.
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CREATE THE TALK
From all that I've heard I take time to create a first draft. We then enter into a collaborative process to refine the talk until it is the talk that is everything you wanted to say and the talk you can't wait to give!
3
MASTER YOUR DELIVERY
Now the talk is nailed it's all abut the delivery and ensuring you feel embodied and authentic as you take the stage.
In this phase you will receive intensive Speaker Coaching that will serve you for years to come.
You'll know how to take the stage, how to move an audience, how to speak with presence and power, all the while feeling confident and
at home in your own skin. .
Having a powerful signature talk offers deep confidence; a solid foundation from which to spread your message, launch your business or promote your brand.
Through the Unleash Immersion you will:
- have a powerful signature talk that you can use over & over
in a variety of settings
- gain deep clarity on your message and what you stand for
- become the speaker you want to be.
Investment: $4990 USD
If you want to be an authentic, embodied speaker that knows how to move an audience, I'd love to work with you.
If you feel like this is exactly the program you've been looking for or want to know more, book a 30 min call with me.
Can't wait to connect!
TESTIMONIAL
From the very first session, it was evident that Jo possessed a remarkable talent for understanding individual needs and tailoring her guidance accordingly.
She listened attentively to my concerns and aspirations, creating a safe and nurturing environment that allowed me to explore my strengths and overcome my insecurities.
Jo's genuine belief in my potential served as a constant source of motivation, enabling me to push myself and discover new levels of self-assurance.
Sarah Mumm
Co-founder of BORNE HMRI, Speaker and Lawyer
About your coach
As an actress with a wealth of experience across stages in Scotland and Australia and a student of the esteemed Jacques Lecoq Theatre School in Paris, I care deeply about storytelling and its ability to create deep connection.
Communication has been a prevalent theme throughout my life. I am a bilingual/bicultural member of the Australian Deaf Community, having grown up with Deaf parents and communicated in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). I became a Professional Interpreter at the age of 18.
I presented a Drivetime program and reviewed films on Sydney's Eastside Radio,
worked as a Stage Manager in Ireland (with the world's best storytellers!), performed on stages across Scotland and Sydney, delivered events in a human-centred design methodology globally for over 12 years and have spoken publicly on topics such as Listening, Storytelling, Presence, Finding Your Voice, Curiosity and Personal Agency.
Speaking in public is no small thing. It can be incredibly tender to share our thoughts, stories and beliefs. It relates to our sense of how much we feel our voice is worthy of being heard, how much we feel we're "allowed" to speak; to have opinions; essentially, how much we believe we are allowed to exist.
Knowing this, I am passionate about offering a space where people are free to express, where they feel deeply seen and heard and can connect with the value of who they are and the message they have to share; a place where they can become the speakers and communicators they know themselves to be - on stage and off stage.
Education & Experience:
2 year Public Speaking Coaching & Talk Writing Programme WomanSpeak
3 Month Intensive Theatre & Presence. The work of Lecoq/Bing/Copeau
Embodied Poetics 2024
Lecoq International Theatre School, Paris 2008
Presence Based Coaching Certificate 1. Presence Based Coaching Institute
Polyvagal theory and Nervous System Regulation
Boundaries and Personal Agency
Meditation and Somatic based practices
BA Media & Cultural Studies, Macquarie University
I have worked with clients delivering talks at TEDx, Conferences, Festivals and keynotes.
If you're ready to share your message, I'd love to connect.
