Dare to Be Different is a guaranteed-to-be-memorable lunch and workshop featuring keynote Jean MacDonald, founder of Business Brewing.

From idea to applause: build a speech that sounds like YOU.

This practical, supportive workshop is designed for professionals who want to speak with more confidence and less overwhelm. Whether you are preparing for a presentation, a pitch, a panel, or a community talk, you will learn a clear and repeatable process for turning ideas into a message that feels authentic and compelling.

Using a simple workbook and Jean’s proven framework, participants will:

• Clarify their core message and organize their thoughts
• Strengthen openings that capture attention and closings that land with impact
• Reduce last-minute stress with a practical preparation process
• Build confidence by developing a speech that truly sounds like them

You will leave with speech notes in progress, renewed confidence, and a framework you can use again and again for future talks.

This lunch and workshop is ideal for business owners, nonprofit leaders, professionals, and community members who want their voice to be clear, credible, and memorable.

Jean MacDonald, DTM, is a communication strategist, business developer, and inspirational speaker known as The Queen of Connections. As the founder of Business Brewing, she helps professionals and organizations grow through authentic communication, leadership, and confidence. Her keynote, “Be Unshakeable: The Courage to Risk, Relate, and Rise,” inspires audiences to embrace courage, build meaningful relationships, and dream big.

Jean was a Chatham Magazine 2025 Woman of Achievement. Read her story here.

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