Personal Impact & Presence: The Unwritten Rules is about how to be seen, heard and recognised for the brilliant work you do.

Being brilliant at your job isn’t always enough. The people who make an impact understand the unwritten rules of how to be seen, heard and remembered. Former BBC producer, author and Impact Guru Esther Stanhope has spent 25 years nurturing talent and helping people perform at their best, from Prime Ministers and Hollywood stars to leaders at Deloitte, Barclays, Lloyds and the British Army.

In this fun, fast-paced and interactive masterclass, Esther lifts the lid on what actually makes people have impact. From speaking up and showcasing your work without showing off, to storytelling, reading the room and communicating with confidence, you’ll discover small changes that make a surprisingly BIG difference. Expect stories, audience interaction and practical tools you can use immediately. This isn’t about becoming louder or pretending to be someone you’re not. It’s about bringing more of YOU to the room, so your ideas, expertise and brilliant work get the recognition they deserve.

What we’ll cover:

• GETTING SEEN – Showcase your expertise and achievements without feeling like you’re showing off.
• GETTING HEARD – Speak up with confidence, presence and authority, even in rooms full of big personalities.
• GETTING REMEMBERED – Use storytelling and personality to make your ideas stick, rather than simply downloading information.
• READING THE ROOM – Understand your audience, adapt your communication and create stronger human connection.
• OWNING YOUR IMPACT – Identify the small changes in how you look, sound and show up that can make a BIG difference to how others experience you.

Why is it important for people to learn this skill?

Human impact is the competitive advantage AI can’t replicate. AI can write the email, polish the presentation and summarise the meeting. It can’t walk into a room and make people want to listen to YOU. That’s why personal impact matters more than ever. Brilliant people can get overlooked every day because they assume great work speaks for itself. It doesn’t.

People need the confidence and skills to speak up, share their expertise, tell compelling stories and make their contribution visible, without becoming the loudest person in the room.

Organisations win when their hidden talent steps forward. You get better ideas heard, stronger future leaders, more human connection and people who can influence when it really matters. In an increasingly automated world, being memorable, trusted and brilliantly human isn’t a soft skill, it’s a business skill.

Who is this relevant for?

This session is relevant to anyone who wants to be more confident, visible and influential at work, from emerging talent and future leaders to experienced managers, technical experts, entrepreneurs and senior leaders.

EVERYONE has an impact. The question is whether it’s the impact you intended. It’s particularly powerful for brilliant people who know their stuff, yet don’t always speak up, showcase their contribution or get the recognition they deserve. You don’t need a leadership title to have presence. And you’re never too senior to improve your impact.

About the Subject Matter Expert

Esther Stanhope is The Impact Guru, an award-winning author, international keynote and TEDx speaker, and former BBC producer who has spent 25 years spotting, nurturing and bringing out the best in brilliant people. From Prime Ministers and Hollywood stars to leaders at Deloitte, Barclays, Lloyds and the British Army, Esther has worked behind the scenes with thousands of talented people, helping them find their voice, own the room and make their ideas land. Her latest book, Visibly Brilliant, tackles a problem she sees everywhere: brilliant people being overlooked because they assume their work will speak for itself. Esther’s style is high-energy, practical and refreshingly human. Expect brilliant stories, humour, audience interaction and immediately usable tools. No corporate blah. No becoming someone you’re not. Her mission? Helping hidden talent become recognised. Learn more about Esther at https://www.estherstanhope.com/