S A S S Y

The Retreat Where Visibility Moves From Intention to Action

Burnham Beeches, Bucks

17th-19th November 2026

You are invited to join us for these transformational 3 days.

This is a retreat that is focused on unlocking your next level. Taking the action. Implementing what you have learnt whilst we’re all in the room, not keeping it on the wish list of to dos that never get done ✔️

This is Speak and Shine Scales You. Fondly known as SASSY

Three days of being in the right room, surrounded by inspiring women to move the needle, make the difference and set you up for your elevated 2027 🔥

The topics we will cover at this residential will be:

DAY 1

CREATE YOUR OWN EVENT FOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

DAY 2

SUBMIT YOUR TEDx APPLICATION

DAY 3

MEET THE EDITOR

Hosted by

Visibility Strategist, Brand Photographer, Best Selling Author and

Founder of Speak and Shine Collection

Hosted by

Award Winning Speaker and Educator, Best Selling Author and

Speaker Coach for Speak and Shine

Hosted by

Journalist, Press Coach and

Media Strategist

Experts who have lived and breathed their topic and can show you how to achieve achieve success and visibility through these authority pieces

WHAT WE WILL COVER

DAY 1 - CREATE YOUR OWN EVENT

FOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

With renowned event host Kier Adair, take your idea in your head to become a reality with the DREAM framework

  • DESIGN the format, strategy and positioning. Decide who it is for and what is the right room to create for them.

  • REASON for your event. What you want to achieve for you, your business and attendees.

  • EXPERIENCE you want to create from the first interaction with marketing to the event itself and afterwards. All the attention to detail for your clients

  • ATTRACTION to your event. How you want to market the experience and build an audience. Formalise the ticket sales strategy and promotional plan

  • MONETISATION for your event. Ensuring it is profitable and generates your desired outcomes.

DAY 2 - SUBMIT YOUR TEDX APPLICATION

In one day with Award Winning TEDx Speaker Gill McKay, progress the coveted red dot from your wish list to making it live and happening.

  • Become clear around your idea worth spreading and identify the takeaways you can bring to the audience

  • Start to shape your script with relevant stories to include

  • Write full answers for a mix of different TEDx application questions collated from numerous TEDx stages

  • Research applicable TEDx opportunities with current application slots available

  • Explain your idea in a simulated audition/interview scenario

  • Customise your application for at least one TEDx opportunity

  • Create an application video for at least one opportunity

  • Apply for at least one TEDx event

DAY 3 - MEET THE EDITOR

What it really takes to be seen as a credible expert for media interviews.

A workshop with renowned journalist and former magazine editor Marina Gask

  • How editors work and think - and how to get on their radar

  • What journalists are looking for in an interviewee

  • Linking your expertise to the news agenda

  • Checking your positioning and thinking in headlines

  • Q&A and hot seat session

THE INVESTMENT

ALL THREE DAYS RETREAT INCLUDING:

Workshops with Kier, Gill and Marina

ALL INCLUSIVE

Food, drink and single room occupency

PLUS

UNLIMITED access to spa and pool with opportunity to book treatments

£1950 Payment in Full

or

£2025 over 3 months Payment plan

10 spots only

Secure your place with just £450

Confirm your place by 23rd October 2026

FAST ACTION BONUS

For the first three spots confirmed:

 🎉Access to Kier's audience with a group podcast to show case your event

🎉Script Outline Power Hour with Gill McKay

THE VENUE

Burnham Beeches is the most beautiful and boujie space full of personality. No stuffy boardrooms for the workshops. Instead we have an intimate, colourful space to help creativity flow. With stunning grounds to walk around and full access to the pool and spa, there's plenty of opportunity to relax.

There is plenty of free parking at the venue. It is also easily accessible from London just a short drive from an Elizabeth Line station.

THE SCHEDULE

DAY 1

10am - Arrival refreshments

11am - Workshop with Kier

12.30pm - Lunch

3pm - Afternoon refreshments

5.30pm - Close of workshop

7pm - Dinner

DAY 2

9am - Breakfast

10am - Workshop with Gill

11.15am - Refreshments

12.30pm - Lunch

3pm - Afternoon refreshments

5.30pm - Close of workshop

7pm - Dinner

DAY 3

9am - Breakfast

10am - Workshop with Marina

11.15am - Refreshments

12.30pm - Lunch

2pm - Departure