Annelise McCarthy speaking on stage in a white suit at The Summit in Sydney
The VIP Speaking Intensive

A day dedicated to
your message, your stagecraft and your next move

Private, in-person strategy and coaching for women who are thought leaders, speakers or aspiring speakers. Work with Annelise on what you want to say, how you want to be known and how you bring it to an audience.
Express your interest
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day
Annelise McCarthy on a VIP Speaking Intensive day

You have something to say
Make it worth listening to

Whether you’re building your first keynote or refining an established speaking career, it helps to have someone challenge your thinking and sharpen your delivery. This is dedicated time with Annelise to work through your ideas, strengthen your message and make decisions about where you want to take your speaking.

What you can work on

The day is shaped around your goals. Together, you and Annelise choose where to focus.
Messaging and positioning. Clarify what you stand for, who you want to reach and what you want to be known for.
Keynote development. Shape your ideas into a keynote with a clear message, strong structure and useful takeaways.
Storytelling. Choose the stories that support your message and learn to tell them with purpose and impact.
Stagecraft and delivery. Work on your voice, movement, pacing and audience interaction through practice and direct feedback.
Social media. Explore how to communicate your ideas online and connect your content with your positioning as a speaker or thought leader.
Strategy and sounding board. Bring your questions, talk through opportunities and pick Annelise’s brain about your next steps.
Annelise McCarthy speaking on stage in a red suit

Who it’s for,
and who it’s not

For you if
Not for you if

This women-only intensive is for you if…

You’re a thought leader with ideas and expertise to share, and you want a clearer message and stronger positioning.
You’re an aspiring speaker ready to develop your keynote, shape your stories and practise delivering them.
You’re an established speaker who wants to refine your craft, explore your next move and work directly with Annelise.

This is not for you if…

You want someone to write your keynote word for word, create your content or build your speaking business for you.
You only want reassurance. Expect honest feedback and questions that challenge your thinking.
You’re not ready to invest time and effort after the day. Your ideas and speaking skills need continued work after the full day together.

What’s included

A full day of focused strategy and speaking coaching, with preparation beforehand and support afterwards.
Touchpoint 01

Goal Alignment Call

Annelise gets to know your speaking goals, your ideas and where you want support, so the day has a clear focus.
Touchpoint 02

Full-Day Private Intensive

Dedicated time (6 hours) with Annelise to develop your message, work on your speaking and talk through your next move. Expect practical work, direct feedback and space to ask questions. Fine dining dinner together is included.
Touchpoint 03

Integration Call

Two to four weeks later, Annelise reviews what you’ve put into practice, works through any challenges and helps you clarify your next steps.
Touchpoint 04

Three Weeks of WhatsApp Support

Ask questions, share progress and get feedback as you apply the work after your intensive.
Express your interest
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In their words

What changed for them

Candice Harvey
It’s the best investment I’ve made in myself and my business to date. If you’re like me and want to be not just a great speaker but an incredible one, you need to spend time with Annelise McCarthy. We made tweaks to my speaking craft, some small, some big, and I can hand on heart say I’ve walked away a better speaker, a more determined speaker and a more confident speaker. So go use your voice… and reach out to Annelise.
Candice Harvey
Speaker & Bestselling Author of ‘The Shake Up’
Sarah Connelly
In only 90 minutes Annelise not only got to the root cause of my public speaking fears, but she gave me the tools to smash my limiting beliefs and speak with confidence. In fact, in my presentation I secured a national account for my company! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to take their speaking skills to the next level.
Sarah Connelly
Founder and Director
Tapped In & Product of the Year Australia
Cat Shanu
Cat Shanu
1:1 coaching
Asha Tregear
Taking up sessions with Annelise has been a valuable investment into not only my career, but all other areas of my life as well. Her interview and public speaking coaching helped me secure my dream role, and step into a new position with clarity and a game plan.
Asha Tregear
Campaigns Manager
Amazon
Socially Squared
So grateful for you. I've been with a lot of coaches for a lot of different things and you by far are the best. That spotlight session and your support then and today have been worth their weight in gold.
Socially Squared
Wamuyu Kibata
I've improved in public speaking, communication in my personal life and at work, boundary setting, and elocution. I'm so happy I made the decision to work with Annelise. It's definitely been my best decision this year.
Wamuyu Kibata
Operations
City Eye Hospital Kenya
Andrea Yang
I consider myself lucky to have Annelise as a speaking coach. My public speaking and pronunciation has improved more than I'd have thought possible. My confidence has increased in ALL areas of life and I'm overcoming my speaking fears!
Andrea Yang
Coaching client
I had my first workshop last night and it was the best I've ever spoken! No shaky voice, nothing. Just charismatic and speaking from the heart and enthusiastic. It just went beyond better than I ever expected. I'm so grateful to all our preparation together!
Coaching client
Estelle
I've loved these sessions. I've started putting some of what you shared into practice in day-to-day social situations, and I feel so much calmer and more in control when I do. Can't thank you enough!
Estelle
In their words

What changed for them

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It’s the best investment I’ve made in myself and my business to date. If you’re like me and want to be not just a great speaker but an incredible one, you need to spend time with Annelise McCarthy. We made tweaks to my speaking craft, some small, some big, and I can hand on heart say I’ve walked away a better speaker, a more determined speaker and a more confident speaker. So go use your voice… and reach out to Annelise.
Candice Harvey
Speaker & Bestselling Author of ‘The Shake Up’
In only 90 minutes Annelise not only got to the root cause of my public speaking fears, but she gave me the tools to smash my limiting beliefs and speak with confidence. In fact, in my presentation I secured a national account for my company! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to take their speaking skills to the next level.
Sarah Connelly
Founder and Director
Tapped In & Product of the Year Australia
Cat Shanu
1:1 coaching
Taking up sessions with Annelise has been a valuable investment into not only my career, but all other areas of my life as well. Her interview and public speaking coaching helped me secure my dream role, and step into a new position with clarity and a game plan.
Asha Tregear
Campaigns Manager
Amazon
So grateful for you. I've been with a lot of coaches for a lot of different things and you by far are the best. That spotlight session and your support then and today have been worth their weight in gold.
Socially Squared
I've improved in public speaking, communication in my personal life and at work, boundary setting, and elocution. I'm so happy I made the decision to work with Annelise. It's definitely been my best decision this year.
Wamuyu Kibata
Operations
City Eye Hospital Kenya
I consider myself lucky to have Annelise as a speaking coach. My public speaking and pronunciation has improved more than I'd have thought possible. My confidence has increased in ALL areas of life and I'm overcoming my speaking fears!
Andrea Yang
I had my first workshop last night and it was the best I've ever spoken! No shaky voice, nothing. Just charismatic and speaking from the heart and enthusiastic. It just went beyond better than I ever expected. I'm so grateful to all our preparation together!
Coaching client
I've loved these sessions. I've started putting some of what you shared into practice in day-to-day social situations, and I feel so much calmer and more in control when I do. Can't thank you enough!
Estelle
The next step

What’s your next
move as a speaker?

Share what you’re working towards, where you feel stuck and what you’d like to work on with Annelise. Complete the expression of interest form and her team will be in touch to explore whether the intensive is the right fit.
Express your interest
Serious enquiries only