Free Live Masterclass
The Future-Ready Speaker: How to Move From Expert to In-Demand
A one-hour live masterclass is hosted by Ellis Watson, Chairman of JLA Speakers, and Julie Masters, CEO of Future Voices. This will be an exclusive view into what’s hot in the speaking industry right now, what clients are asking for and a simple 4-step framework to move from expert to in-demand as a speaker.
Wed, 28 October · 12:00pm BST · Live + Replay
Free · 60 minutes · Live Q&A included
What You’ll Learn
In one, free hour, you'll learn
This is a masterclass for speakers and thought leaders ready to move to the next level – larger stages, higher fees and more impact. Including an exclusive opportunity to get your questions answered by the experts in our live Q&A.
- The topics and speakers in hot demand right now
- Why some speakers are accelerating while others stall
- How to position yourself with bookers as the obvious choice in your field
- A simple 4-step process to move from expert to in-demand
The masterclass includes a live Q&A to make sure all your questions get answered. Can’t make it live? A video replay will be sent to all registrants.
Meet your hosts
Insider Access, Exclusive Insights
Two people who sit on either side of every major speaker booking – one hires them, one builds them. Access a rare opportunity to ask them anything about the speaking industry.

Julie Masters
CEO, Future Voices
Julie has earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the world’s most respected speakers and thought leaders. She was the co-founder of ODE Management, the world’s largest dedicated speaker management agency across the USA and Australia, and is now the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation, working with business leaders and organisations to become the voice of authority in their space. Julie also hosts the iTunes Top 50 podcast Inside Influence, interviewing global thought leaders on the tools and mindsets to own their voice and use it to drive an industry.
Ellis Watson
Chairman, JLA Speakers
Ellis is Chair of JLA Speakers, before which he led businesses in sectors from media to transport. His storied career has seen him work directly for Rupert Murdoch, sit on the executive board of two global public businesses, take Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to over a hundred countries, and lead logistics and transport companies — before rounding off his corporate life as Global CEO of Simon Cowell’s TV and music empire, Syco. His many C-level roles, and work advising the Scottish government, have run in parallel with a hugely successful speaking career.

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This is your behind-the-scenes invitation into exactly what bureaus and clients are looking for right now – and what makes a speaker the obvious choice.
Those who register also receive an exclusive invite to our one-day Fast-Track Bootcamp in London.
Stop being the best-kept secret in your field
Join Ellis Watson and Julie Masters live to learn exactly what it takes to become an in-demand speaker.
Wed 28 October • 12:00pm BST • Replay available

