Confident Influence: Speaking Up & Being Heard

Whether you're presenting to clients, leading meetings, contributing in senior discussions, networking at events, or stepping into a more visible leadership role, the ability to communicate with confidence is a vital professional skill.

Join Lisa Bridge, West End actress, TV presenter and communication coach, and Branko Bjelobaba, one of the insurance industry's most respected compliance experts, for an engaging and practical session designed to help professionals develop greater confidence, presence and influence.

Combining proven techniques from stagecraft, performance, presentation skills and real-world business experience, this energising workshop will provide practical tools to help you manage nerves, command attention and communicate with clarity and impact, both in person and online.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how to project confidence, remain composed under pressure, and ensure their voice is heard in professional settings.

Learning Objectives

By attending this session, participants will:

• Learn how to transform nervous energy into confident presence.
• Develop vocal and physical communication techniques to speak with greater clarity and impact.
• Build confidence when presenting, leading meetings and contributing to professional discussions.
• Explore practical methods for commanding a room, both virtually and in person.
• Strengthen their ability to remain calm, credible and influential under pressure.
• Gain communication techniques that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Who Should Attend?

This session is particularly relevant for:

• Insurance and financial services professionals.
• Individuals stepping into leadership or management positions.
• Anyone looking to improve their confidence when presenting, networking or speaking in meetings.
• Professionals seeking greater influence, visibility and impact within their organisation.

Meet the Speakers

Lisa Bridge is a West End actress, television presenter and communication coach who helps professionals find their voice and communicate with confidence. Drawing upon extensive experience across theatre, television and corporate training, Lisa delivers practical techniques that help people present with greater clarity, confidence and authenticity.

Branko Bjelobaba is a highly respected compliance expert with more than 30 years' experience in the insurance profession. Known for making complex topics accessible and engaging, Branko combines deep industry expertise with practical insight and humour to help professionals perform with confidence and credibility.