Confident Influence - Speaking Up and Being Heard

Workshop Summary

This energising, practical session helps finance and insurance professionals build real confidence when speaking – whether it’s presenting to clients, running a meeting, contributing in senior conversations, or gaining self confidence in social situations to move up the career ladder. Using proven techniques from stagecraft, presenting and performance, you’ll learn how to manage nerves, hold space, and speak with impact – in person or online.

Why It’s Needed
In fast-paced, high-pressure industries like finance and insurance, confidence can be the difference between being heard or overlooked. This session helps professionals communicate with authority and self-assurance.

Target Audience
Finance and insurance professionals across the UK, particularly those in mid-level roles or stepping into more visible leadership.

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Reframe nerves into confidence by learning how to channel anxious energy into a powerful presence
• Learn vocal and physical techniques to project clarity and calm
• Practice real-time script work to strengthen delivery and adaptability in live conversations
• Explore how to command space (virtually and physically)
• Gain practical tools to stay credible, composed, and connected under pressure.

Speaker and Facilitator: 

Lisa Bridge is a West End actress, professional Television presenter and celebrant who now helps business professionals find their voice. With experience across theatre, TV, corporate training and live events, Lisa blends stagecraft with real-world insight to help people feel confident, and heard in any setting. She brings energy, empathy, humour, and practical techniques to leave you with a confidence toolkit – ready to help you level up and present with clarity, impact, and ease.

Branko Bjelobaba is a straight-talking compliance expert with 30+ years in
insurance. Known for making complex regulation clear and useful, he works across the industry, from start-ups to regulators. A well-respected commentator and speaker, he delivers sharp insight with humour, helping professionals cut through the noise and raise standards with confidence.