Stage ONE LIVE Presents...
Beyond The Noise :
Practical strategies. Real conversations. Space to think.
A one-day Birmingham event for business founders craving connection and space to think.
There has never been more advice on how to grow a business.
Every day there's another expert, another AI tool, another strategy promising to be the one thing you've been missing.
And yet, so many business owners are left feeling overwhelmed rather than clear.
Beyond the Noise isn't another event designed to fill your notebook.
It's a day designed to help you make better decisions about your business.
We've intentionally kept numbers small (just 25 business owners) so you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, have genuine conversations, meet people you'll actually remember and, most importantly, spend time implementing what you've learned while the experts are still in the room.
Ideas are only valuable when you have the space to do something with them.
Stage ONE Live 2025
Hear from our attendees
This is for you if...
✓ You're tired of feeling like you're constantly chasing the next strategy.
✓ You'd rather spend a day having meaningful conversations than sit in a room with hundreds of strangers.
✓ You value quality over quantity.
✓ You want practical ideas you can apply immediately, not another notebook full of notes you'll never look at again.
✓ You enjoy learning from experienced business owners who actually do the work, not just talk about it.
✓ You want to leave with more clarity, better connections and a plan you feel excited to put into action.
✓ You believe building a successful business shouldn't mean becoming someone you're not.
This isn't for you if...
✗ You're looking for a huge conference with celebrity speakers and packed auditoriums.
✗ You love leaving events with dozens of new ideas but no time to implement any of them.
✗ You're only interested in hearing inspirational stories rather than practical advice.
✗ You'd rather sit quietly in the audience than join conversations and workshops.
✗ You want someone to hand you a one-size-fits-all blueprint for success.
There are plenty of events that do those things brilliantly.
This simply isn't one of them.
What makes beyond the noise different?
Practical strategies.
Every session has been chosen because it solves a real business challenge—from attracting more clients through speaking, to writing emails people actually enjoy reading, creating systems that save time and understanding what's really affecting your energy and performance.
Real conversations.
With only 25 attendees, you'll spend the day getting to know the people around your table, sharing ideas, asking questions and building relationships that often continue long after the event.
Space to think.
We've built workshop time into the day for a reason.
Instead of rushing from one talk to the next, you'll have the opportunity to reflect, plan and start implementing while the speakers are right there to help.
Your Speaker Line Up!
You'll hear from experienced business owners who believe in practical, honest advice over hype.
No endless sales pitches, and no guru culture.
Just people who genuinely want to help you build a business that works for you.
Monica
Kauzeni
The copywriting IT girl
Monica Kauzeni created Refined Copy to business owners like you. Women who want a BIG life, the freedom to live out your dreams, serve your clients, and have more time for the things that truly matter.
Monica doesn't rely on DIY templates, copywriting “swipes” or AI to write emails for you. Instead, she builds email strategies using 90s movies, fantasy novels and the best of her imagination.
Before starting Refined Copy, Monica studied Mathematics at university and worked on the trading floor of a global investment bank, so she's developed a love of numbers, sales, and strategy.
Now, you’re thinking, “Mmm, does this impressive resume match the creative ‘IT GIRL’ you know and love?” Yes, it does! Which is exactly what Monica brings to your email copy — something you’ve never seen before.
Alix
Tomkinson
Laura
Robson
...
You'll leave with
• A clearer plan for your business.
• New connections with ambitious business owners.
• Practical tools you can use immediately.
• More confidence in the decisions you're making.
• Time well spent—not just another day of consuming information.
Your host!
Amanda O
Public Speaking Coach and Founder of Stage ONE
Amanda O is the visibility accelerator for coaches and service providers ready to transform their voice into their most powerful business asset. As creator of the Step Forward, Speak Up, Sell Out framework and founder of Stage ONE, Amanda specializes in converting communication into connection and connection into conversion.
With 20 years of sales expertise fused with her mastery of audience engagement, Amanda shows entrepreneurs how to deliver talks that don’t just inspire, but generate real impact and leads from the stage. Her signature cocktail of strategic brilliance and sparkling personality guides clients from "hidden online" to seen, felt, and remembered by teaching them to command rooms without performing for them.
Her clients become the speakers others whisper about, turning single talks into booked-out calendars and industry influence. Because confidence isn’t a prerequisite, it’s the byproduct of being powerfully, unapologetically real.
More about the day
A relaxing start
Start your day with coffee, a pastry, and relaxed networking time to get to know your fellow delegates. It’s the perfect chance to break the ice, set your intention for the day, and maybe even aim to connect with at least five new businesses. After all, your network really is your net worth!
Networking is a powerful part of your visibility strategy and your next referral, client, or exciting collaboration could be sitting in the room.
Later in the day, we’ll take networking to the next level with our Collaboration & Visibility Stations. Armed with pens and post-its, you’ll share what you’re looking for and what you can offer across six interactive boards: podcasts, speaking, PR, partnerships, referrals, and skill swaps. No small talk, no awkward moments, just meaningful opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow your visibility.
Amanda O
Your Audience Doesn't Need More Information
They need a reason to choose you.
A great talk can inspire, entertain and educate but that doesn't always translate into clients.
In this session, Amanda will share the psychology behind why audiences buy and the common mistakes that leave even experienced speakers with applause instead of enquiries. You'll learn how to structure your message so your audience doesn't just understand what you do, they understand why you're the right person to help them.
You'll leave with practical ways to build trust, create differentiation and guide your audience naturally towards taking the next step, without awkward pitches or pushy sales techniques.
Monica Kauzeni
Build Your Own Talk Show: How to Write Emails People Actually Want to Open
Most emails read like a soggy weetabix version of you: technically fine, personality-free, and instantly ignorable.
Meanwhile the "just add AI" advice is making you sound the same as everybody else.
So, let's treat your newsletter like your own talk show... with you as the host. You'll learn how to find your on-air brand voice, structure emails that sells (without being salesy), and even measure your voice to know exactly what makes you unique.
You'll leave with a BAFTA-worthy email strategy that makes subscribers think "oooh, it's {FirstName}, I'll actually read this one" the second your email hits their inbox.
Alix Tomkinson
Laura Robson
?
One stage slot up for grabs, could it be you?
E-mail : amanda@amanda-jane.com to apply.
Only 25 places
We've kept this event intentionally small.
Not because we couldn't fill a bigger room.
Because the best conversations don't happen in rooms of 500 people.
If you're looking for a thoughtful, practical day that gives you the headspace to work on your business—not just listen to people talk about theirs—we'd love you to join us.
Ticket details
Standard Ticket
✨ Full Access Pass – Get entry to all expert-led workshops, inspiring talks, and facilitated networking sessions designed to foster real connections & fuel implmentation
🥐 Fuel for the Day – Kickstart your morning with fresh pastries, refuel with a delicious lunch, and stay energised with unlimited teas and coffees throughout the day.
🎁 Exclusive Goodie Bag – Take home a bundle of treats, resources, and surprises to keep the inspiration flowing long after the event ends.
🌟 Unmissable Connections – Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, find your next collaboration partner, and leave with contacts that could change your business.
£250 (£205 early birld until the end of July)
VIP Ticket
👑 Front Row Experience – Be right at the heart of the action with priority seating that puts you face-to-face with our incredible speaker line-up.
🎤 Pitch Your Business – Enjoy 5 minutes on the mic to showcase your business and latest offer to the entire room — with Amanda’s expert support to help you prepare a pitch that lands.
✨ Full Access Pass – Join every workshop, talk, and facilitated networking session to boost your visibility and grow your connections.
🥐 Fuel for Success – Fresh morning pastries, a delicious lunch, and unlimited teas and coffees to keep you energised all day.
📇 Get in Every Goodie Bag – Share your business card or flyer in every delegate’s goodie bag, keeping your brand in their hands long after the event.
🎁 VIP Goodie Bag – Packed with extra treats and resources to celebrate your bold investment in yourself and your business.
£295
Ticket for two
Bring a Business Bestie – Ticket for Two!
Why come alone when you can share the experience? Grab a business bestie and enjoy a full day of inspiration, strategy, and connection together.
🎟️ Two Standard Tickets – Access for both of you to all expert-led workshops and networking sessions.
🥐 Fuel for the Day – Morning pastries, a delicious lunch, and unlimited teas and coffees to keep you powered up.
🎁 Goodie Bags x2 – Double the treats, resources, and surprises to take home.
Because everything’s better with a business bestie by your side — from learning together to building connections that last.
£410
There's no shortage of business advice.
The challenge is knowing what deserves your attention.
Every day there's another strategy, another AI tool and another expert telling you how you should grow your business. It's incredibly noisy out there.
That's exactly why I created Beyond the Noise.
Not to give you more information, but to give you the space to think. A day with practical strategies, honest conversations and time to actually implement what matters for your business because clarity doesn't come from consuming more. It comes from having the confidence to choose what fits you.
Get Your Seat
Only 25 places. Because the best conversations don't happen in rooms of 500 people.
when & where
I wanted a more tranquil, off the beaten track and non corporate feel event space.
Somewhere peaceful with easy access & free parking on site.
September 30th
10am to 4pm
Old Rectory House, Iplsey Lane, Redditch, B98 0AP