Jo Richards
Speaking Confidence Coach,
Sovereignty Mentor
Talk Writer
SPEAK
Anchor into Your Authentic Voice in the Ecuadorian Andes
SPEAK:
The Retreat
July 30th – August 4, 2025 | Cahuasquí, Ecuador
a 6 day Transformational Retreat in the Andes to:
Find your authentic voice.
Stand in your power.
Speak from your deepest truth.
Show up on stage, on social media, in everyday life with greater confidence in your ability to speak with clarity, ease and impact.
Set in the wild beauty of Cahuasquí, Ecuador, this immersive retreat is designed to help you connect with your body, your truth, and your authentic voice.
This is for you if you want to:
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Speak with more confidence, clarity, and impact
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Transform your fear of public speaking.
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Let go of perfectionism and speak from a place of truth
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Feel at ease sharing your story, ideas, and opinions in any room
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Learn how to connect with your audience from the heart (not just your head)
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Own the value of your voice — even when your heart is pounding
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Deepen your presence and amplify your stage presence
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Learn to speak not just to be heard, but to be felt
All speaking levels are welcome.
Whether you’ve never held a mic or you’re refining your keynote, this experience will meet you exactly where you are. This is a space to expand, unwind, and reclaim the full range of your expression.
Here, your voice is not a performance. It’s a reclamation.
The Location
Tucked into the lush northern Andes of Ecuador, Cahuasquí is raw, nourishing, sacred and spacious — the perfect place to listen deeply and speak freely. With panoramic mountain views, vegetarian meals, and the soul-holding quiet of the natural world, you’ll have the space to reset your nervous system and anchor into your most embodied voice.
The retreat will be held at the stunning Retreats Cahuasqui. You’ll stay in a hand-built adobe casita, share nourishing fresh vegetarian meals from the land, visit hot springs, and feel nourished by the gorgeous and spectacular Andes view.
Your Guide
I’m Jo Richards — public speaking coach, TEDx speaker coach, talk writer, storyteller, sovereignty mentor and passionate advocate for voice, truth, and presence.
I am passionate about supporting people to connect with their wisdom and speak from a place of embodiment, clarity and power.
My rich background as an actress, in theatre production, storytelling, somatic practices, coaching, facilitation, speaking, meditation, interpreting, radio and human-centred design is what I bring to every session.
I believe learning how to connect with our authentic voice is a path to sovereignty - to owning and knowing who we are in the world.
I'm here, in your corner.
Want to know more?
Book in a call. I'd love to connect.
Investment: 2222 usd
Sign up by 9th July for 1790 usd early bird registration
Last day to register July 18th
Payment plans available.
Spaces are limited to keep this experience intimate and potent.
What’s included:
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Daily public speaking masterclasses, professional speaker coaching & practice sessions to anchor you into your voice, your knowing, your confidence in taking the stage, showing up on social media & in life with greater confidence in your voice. .
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Somatic and nervous system tools to regulate on and off stage
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One-on-one coaching and group witnessing so you can get used to being
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Morning yoga to ground and open the body
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Three nourishing vegetarian meals a day, made with local ingredients
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All excursions (hotsprings, bodega organica)
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Airport transfers to and from the retreat to Quito
**accommodation & airfares not included - see accommodation offers below.
Accommodation Options at Retreats Cahuasqui:
There are a variety of accommodation options available from a private cabin to camping.
Reservations are on a first come first served basis.
Select your accommodation preference when you register and
your accommodation type will be confirmed in our 1:1 pre-retreat call.
.**Accommodation is paid separately in cash upon arrival.
LA CASITA
Private Cabin $350 usd (5 nights total)
1 bedroom with a queen bed and Spectacular views
Kitchen,
Lounge
Private Bathroom
*click on the photo for more information.
TALAVERA
Private room in a 2 Bedroom cabin +$185usd (5 nights total)
Shared bathroom
Kitchen
Lounge
Spectacular views
*click on the photo for more information about this cabin.
SHISA
Single bed in a cabin, dorm style - 2 beds available $125 (5 nights total)
Shared bathroom
Kitchen (this is the communal house where meals will be prepped and food eaten together.)
*click on the photo for more information about this cabin.
CAMPING
CAMPING $125 (total for 5 nights)
If you have your own camping gear you are welcome to pitch a tent on the property.
There are plenty of green spaces and a spectacular glamping platform overlooking the andes.
Separate Shower and Toilet available.
Access to communal kitchen.
CAMPING
All meals will be taken together in the Shisa House
If you have any questions or you would like to know more feel free to email me at info@jorichards.com.au or book in a call.
Sample Retreat Schedule:
Wednesday 30th July
Arrive anytime from 1pm
4pm-5pm Welcome Session
6pm Dinner
Optional Campfire
Thursday 1st August
7am Yoga (optional)
8am Breakfast
10am - 12pm Session 1
12pm Lunch
2pm - 4pm Session 2
4:30pm Walk to the stunning natural bridge
6:30pm Dinner
Friday 2nd August
7am Yoga (optional)
8am Breakfast
10am - 12pm Session 3
12pm Lunch
2pm - 4pm Hot Springs Visit or Free time
6:30pm Dinner
Saturday 3rd August
7am Yoga (optional)
8am-9am Breakfast
10am - 12pm Session 4
12pm Lunch
2pm - 3:30pm Session 5
4:00pm Tour of Bodega Organica
6:30pm Dinner
Sunday 4th August
7am Yoga (optional)
8am Breakfast
10am - 12pm Session 6
12pm Lunch
2pm - 4pm Session 7
6pm Dinner
Celebration & Storytelling around the Campfire
Monday 5th August
7am Yoga (optional)
8am Breakfast
9am - 10:00am Session 8 Closing and farewells.
** The program will be tailored to the needs/desires of the participants