Stage ONE LIVE Presents...
Beyond The Noise :
Practical strategies. Real conversations. Space to think.
Sept 30th Birmingham
It is NOT an 'event'. It's an upskilling day. Sales, marketing, operations & communication.
Arghhhhh!
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.
The boring bit
Actually, it’s the most important bit.
I’ve worked in Learning & Development for 10 years. Not to show off, but I’m responsible for sales training and development across five countries and every business unit. My brain is wired differently because of it.
I don’t look at a speaker and think, “They’ve got a good following.” I think, 'what are people actually going to leave and DO'? That’s the question every speaker at Beyond the Noise has had from me.
If I’m asking someone to give up a day of their business and spend their hard-earned money, they’d better be leaving with something they can implement on Thursday morning.
That’s why I personally work with every speaker on their talk. What’s the learning outcome? What’s the takeaway? Why is this story here? Can they actually use this tomorrow? If the answer’s no, it goes. And before anyone asks…
No, this isn’t a pay-to-play stage. You can’t just buy a speaking slot.
Anyone who comes through Stage ONE earns their place by completing my eight-week coaching programme. They don’t just build a talk. They understand what needs to be in it, why it’s there and how it moves an audience to actually do something afterwards.
(There’s one place left, by the way.)
This isn’t “an event.” Treat it like a day of business training.
I’ve wasted enough money sitting through days full of vague motivation, life stories and “you’ve got this.”
No offence, but I’ve got shit to do and so have you. That’s exactly why Beyond the Noise is built the way it is.
This isn’t just an event, if you were a large corporate , it’s the kind of day of training you’d invest a lot in for your business functions.
I make no apologies for the ticket price, this in not a day of talks. Let’s call it what it is, it’s a training day.
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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.
Me
I have 10 years experience heading up Learnig and Development for the last ten years. I look after 5 countries and pretty much all business functions. I totally geek out over learning outcomes.
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
Nutritional Therapist
Alix is a registered nutritional therapist with over 20 years experience in the field of nutrition.
She specialises in uncovering the root causes of complex health conditions, from IBS to stubborn weight loss, helping clients find lasting relief and long term health.
With a degree in human nutrition and a diploma in nutritional therapy, she combines science-backed strategies with a personalised approach.
Based in South Staffordshire, Alix works both in her clinic and online, offering expert guidance to those seeking transformative health solutions.
Alix has featured in Women and Home, The Daily Mail, Loaded Magazine, City Life Lichfield/Rugeley and on podcasts and the morning show on BBC Radio Stoke.
Laura
Robson
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Laura Robson helps online business owners build businesses that actually feel like theirs.. starting with who they are, not with someone else's strategy.
A certified launch and funnel strategist and certified HighLevel admin, Laura spent 16 years in healthcare building and streamlining complex workflows before founding Back Pocket Office. She is the author of Streamline for Success and the creator of the Human Where It Matters customer journey framework.
Her core belief is simple: technology should support human connection, not replace it. And her most repeated advice might surprise you coming from a tech specialist.. stop building, just for a moment, and work out what you actually need it to do.
Laura also spent her first two years in business doing everything the experts told her to do. It didn't work. What she learned from that is exactly what she's bringing to this stage.
One Speaker Slot Available. Could it be you?
One final speaking opportunity remains, available exclusively to an event sponsor or Stage to Sales programme sponsor.
If you're looking to raise your profile, build credibility and put your business in front of a room of engaged business owners, we'd love to discuss how we can partner together.
For sponsorship email amanda@amanda-jane.com
To learn about the Stage to Sales Programme, click the button below. As a graduate you get 30 mins on stage on September 30th.
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
Own Your Health : Private Testing & Powerful Choices
What if the answer isn't that you have to "just live with it"?
If you're constantly exhausted, struggling with IBS, battling brain fog or simply know something doesn't feel right, this talk could change the way you think about your health.
Join Alix as she explores how private health testing can uncover valuable insights, helping you understand what your body is trying to tell you and empowering you to make informed choices about your next steps.
Because your symptoms are telling you something. Sometimes you just need the right tools to listen.
If you've ever felt like there must be an answer, this session will leave you feeling hopeful, informed and confident that there are more options to explore.
Laura Robson
Whose Business Are You Building?
Why the next strategy won't save you, and what will.
There's a reason the courses keep piling up and the clarity never arrives. It's not a lack of effort or ability. It's that every strategy you've followed was designed for someone else's business.. and no amount of hard work makes a borrowed plan fit.
In this session, Laura shares the honest story of spending two years building on borrowed strategies, the pattern that keeps capable business owners buying course after course, and the simple three-stage sequence that changes everything: Self. Strategy. Systems. In that order.
You'll leave knowing how to spot borrowed strategy in your own business, why the build should always come last, and the one question that puts you back at the centre of everything.
Workshop: The bravest thing you're not selling
Tania Chakraborti is the award-winning marketing coach and founder of Bravebird, better known as The Anti-Shortcut Marketer.
Her positioning and messaging programme, Brave ONE, earned her the 2026 Woman Who Achieves Award for Excellence in Business.
A former scale-up growth marketer turned business owner, she has bylines in international publications like The Guardian, founded a music magazine that featured Grammy-winning artists, and was commended in the Orwell Society Fiction Prize.
That mix of commercial instinct and storytelling is exactly why founders trust her to turn their deep expertise into sales and staying power.
The Workshop details:
The one part of your experience no competitor can copy.
All attendees will take part in this hands-on workshop with Tania from Bravebird | The Anti-Shortcut Marketer
Let's be honest. Everyone in your niche has the same offers, the same promises, the same tired words. And AI is making everyone sound identical, faster than ever.
So what's actually left that's yours? You.
Everything you did before this business, and the way only you see the work. The jobs, the projects, the journey, the plot twists, the patterns nobody else could spot. The hard-won experience that taught you how to get real results. It's the most valuable asset you own, and the one most founders bury. Which is a shame, because blending in is the one thing that never sells.
This is your step back before the leap. In 30 minutes you'll dig one forgotten asset out of your own story, the kind that makes you impossible to copy. It's all already in there. This is where you start mining the gold.
Real work, done in the room. And a thread you'll keep pulling for months.
In the room you'll: dig through your history, spot the thread others miss, and walk out with one forgotten asset you can put to work right away.
Because owning what only you can do is also the most profitable move you'll make.
Workshop
Communication Expert Cheri McMahon
Cheri McMahon is a communication coach, speaker, mediator and commercial leader who helps people find the confidence to speak when the conversation really matters. Drawing on more than two decades of leading complex commercial negotiations, workplace mediation and coaching, Cheri has seen that difficult conversations are rarely difficult because people don’t know what to say.
They’re difficult because something happens before the first word is spoken. Fear of judgement. Overthinking. Assumptions. People pleasing. Avoiding conflict.
These are the stories we tell ourselves before anyone else has spoken, and they’re the conversations Cheri helps people untangle. Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business or navigating relationships, her work helps people communicate with greater confidence, courage and self-trust.
Workshop: UNTANGLE.
Why difficult conversations begin long before you speak. Most people believe confidence comes from having the perfect words. It doesn’t.
The conversations we avoid, overthink or replay afterwards are rarely about language. They’re shaped by something much deeper: the stories we tell ourselves, the assumptions we make, the fear of judgement and the pressure we place on getting everything right.
In this practical, thought provoking workshop, communication coach and mediator Cheri McMahon will help you untangle what’s really happening before you speak, so you can approach important conversations with greater confidence and self trust. Whether you’re negotiating a deal, giving feedback, asking for what you need or simply trying to stop replaying conversations long after they’ve ended, you’ll leave with a practical framework you can use immediately.
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.
🎁 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.
📇 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.
£250
Aspiring Speaker Ticket
Everything on a standard ticket (full access pass, fuel for the day, goodie bag, unmissable connections and get in every goodie bag)...
PLUS extra support to start your speaking journey!
🎤 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.
🎁 30 mins 1-2-1 with me to plan your 5 minutes speaking so you get your message clear.
£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 talks, 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 (save £45pp)
(Klarna available at checkout)
Stage ONE Sponsor Hali Jafari
Hali attended my first event in 2024 when we were both just starting out together. To have her back to sponsor Stage ONE is incredibly cool!
Hali Jafari is the founder of ETHIQ AI™ and The AI Reckoning™, and a Responsible AI Strategist helping business owners build ethical, practical AI systems instead of chasing shiny tools that go nowhere.
An international award-winning cake designer, Makeup Artist and brand account manager for names like Lancôme and L'Oréal, she's spent her career translating creativity into commercial results, and still works as an acrylic artist in her spare time. That creative depth is exactly why she's not "a techy." She's a creative who taught herself to navigate AI responsibly in an industry that so rarely is.
Her CPD-accredited ETHIQ AI Certified Practitioner Programme was born from her background in the questions that came from running accounts for these large corporations, she started asking the same questions when AI began taking over and she now helps business owners, many of them female founders, move from AI overwhelm and fear to confident and credible.
That mix of creative instinct and hands-on technical fluency is exactly why founders trust her to bring clarity, governance, and staying power to their AI stack instead of all the hype that comes with automating everything and using AI badly.
ETHIQ AI's AI Certified Practitioner Programme is a certified programme for founders, consultants, and professionals who are serious about AI. Not the hype. The real thing.
Built for professionals. Not engineers.
This course was designed for people who already work - in their own business or inside an organisation and want to integrate AI with commercial confidence and ethical seriousness.
No coding, no technical background, no prior AI training required. Entry requirements
Stop using AI. Start practising it.
ETHIQ AI’s CPD Certified AI Certified Practitioner Programme is for the professionals who want to do this properly, with credibility, with integrity, and with a qualification that proves it.
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