You’ve Got a Story.
But speaking it feels like a tripwire?
You freeze.
You ramble.
You panic-laugh.
Your brain blanks or bolts and somehow, none of what you meant to say actually comes out.
Whether it’s team meetings, group coaching, or full-on stages, the moment all eyes are on you… 💥
Your confidence combusts.
The collywobbles
The collywobbles
Brain freeze
Brain freeze
Verbal spaghetti
Verbal spaghetti
Thoughts doing the can-can
Thoughts doing the can-can
The problem
🚩 You feel lost and disconnected from what you actually want
🚩 Blanked out mid-sentence?
🚩 Sweated through your shirt before the intro?
🚩 Said something random just to fill the silence?
Welcome to the glorious chaos of public speaking anxiety aka, the collywobbles, internal explosions, and “why did I say that?” spirals.
You’ve got something to share. Yet the words don’t always cooperate.
Even brilliant minds turn to mush when it’s time to speak up.
What if you could finally feel confident, grounded, and actually good at this?
You’re Not Alone.
Enter: and.story
A bold, practical program for humans who want to ditch the dread and speak with confidence — in meetings, presentations, pitches, podcasts, stages, and anywhere your voice needs to show up.
This isn’t about becoming “a speaker.”
It’s about becoming someone who can own a room without selling your soul.
welcome to and.story
If public speaking feels like mental cartwheels mixed with internal explosions you're in the right place.
and.story is the no-fluff, real-talk way to finally feel clear, confident and maybe even excited about sharing your message — whether it’s a room of five or five hundred.
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and. story
Own Your Message, Lead the Room
You learn the and.
✔️M + S + Y = M Model,
✔️BELIEVE steps
✔️Bias in Speaking
✔️Loops & Disruptions,
✔️Speaker Roles
✔️4MAT & KAV
✔️Magic Cap
✔️SoulFood & StretchFood
This is the fully structured and coaching-led presenting program
Each session follows a step by step way to personalise it and unravel any previous emotional responses
Guided coaching—Dave & Debbie coaching in their natural voice.
Self-assessments & exercises—No passive learning. Everything requires action.
Speaking challenges—Each session pushes the learner forward
Guided coaching sessions to help you implement each phase
Practical exercises and tools to shift how you operate
The step by step way to to create lasting change about presenting
A self-assessment toolkit so you know exactly where to focus and make it work every time
Real-world application make it repeatable every time
What’s involved?
How do we do it?
Currently we run the program 2 ways workshop style and DIY 8 week digital program
-1 day intensive
- 8 week drip fed program, learn, practice share
- Each has LIVE sessions to get coaching support
-BONUS get free access of and.daily coaching for 6 months.
What does the workshop look like?
Every workshop we run is an experience, not just a session. We bring energy, interaction, and real-world application to everything we do, ensuring that every person in the room gets exactly what they need. This is not about passive learning, it is about active transformation. Whether you show up feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just ready for something different, you will leave with clarity, direction, and the momentum to move forward
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Day One: Breaking the Survival Cycle
Morning Session: Foundations of Survive and Thrive
Welcome and Programme Overview – Setting expectations and creating an engaged learning environment
The Reality Check – Identifying personal and professional survival loops
The Five Phases of Thriving – Overview of the framework and how each phase builds sustainable change
Self-Assessment Exercise – Understanding where you are now using the L.I.F.E framework
Learn to Let Go (L) – Unpacking what is holding you back and guided journaling session
Afternoon Session: Clarity, Boundaries, and Energy
Clarify Your Next Move – Identifying priorities vs. distractions
Boundary Mapping (I) – What boundaries do you need and where do they already exist
Energy Audit (F) – Understanding energy leaks and creating a sustainable energy plan
Guided Reflection – Small group discussions on personal insights and key takeaways from the day
Day Two: From Awareness to Action
Morning Session: Influence and Leadership Without the Title
Influence Without the Title (E) – Understanding leadership as an energy, not a title
Real-World Leadership Application – Practical techniques for shifting influence in personal and professional life
Communication and Presence – How to show up with impact
Role-Playing Exercise – Practising scenarios where influence and communication create leadership shifts
Afternoon Session: Thriving Beyond Survival Mode
Breaking the Survival Loops – Identifying common patterns and triggers
Thriving on Your Terms – Personalised action plan for implementing the L.I.F.E framework
The Accountability Structure – How to sustain change beyond the workshop
Final Reflections and Commitments – Sharing key takeaways and setting commitments
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Morning: Understanding and Shifting Survival Mode
Welcome and Intentions – Setting the space for transformation
The Five Phases Overview – A condensed version of the Survive and Thrive framework
Self-Assessment and Reflection – Identifying where survival mode is playing out in your life
Learn to Let Go (L) and Implement Boundaries (I) – Letting go of the unnecessary and setting boundaries to create space for thriving
Afternoon: Energy, Influence, and Personal Action Plan
Focus on Energy (F) – Understanding where energy is lost and how to redirect it
Expand Your Impact (E) – Leadership as influence, even without authority
Personal Action Plan – Mapping out next steps and accountability structures
Closing Reflections – Final insights and commitments for applying the L.I.F.E method in daily life
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Before the Workshop
You will receive pre-work (optional, but useful if unlearning before you start helps you). It is designed to prime your thinking and get you ready for the experience ahead.You will also get a full breakdown of what to expect. No surprises, no pressure. We want you to show up fully as yourself, without any expectations or assumptions.
During the Workshop
You will get your Thought Binder (our version of a workbook, journal, and space for notes). This is not about following along with a template. It is about making the work yours, your insights, your takeaways, your breakthroughs.We also make sure that food and drinks are available during breaks, because real transformation does not happen when you are running on empty.
After the workshop
Your growth does not stop when the event ends. You get six months of free coaching, using our unique 3-minute-a-day coaching model, accessible 24/7.This keeps you connected to the work you started, boosts your momentum, and ensures that what you learn does not fade into the background of daily life.
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The benefits are transformational and thats not from us thats from the attendees, we have over 500 people who have been through the program. Go to our testimonials to find out more
Structured, action-driven learning that moves beyond theory
Integration of the L.I.F.E method to create sustainable change
Interactive exercises, coaching, and self-reflection for real-time transformation
Personal accountability structures to ensure change continues beyond the programme
These workshops and online are designed for individuals and teams be their best in presenting
The workshop provides deeper immersion high energy as Dave and Debbie bring their A game , high-impact experience.
