Honest. Practical. Memorable.
SPEAKING
I speak about personal branding, visibility and the journey behind the polished version of success. Bookings range from boardroom keynotes to international conferences, founder events to graduate programmes.
WHY BOOK ME
Three things you can count on.
No filler. Every talk is built on what I've done, not theory.
Tailored to your room. I write for your audience, not to a template.
Honest about the bits no one else mentions. The setbacks, the doubts, the decisions that shifted things.
“Sophie’s natural and engaging style captured the attention of a wide-ranging audience of industry professionals. Her talk was honest, humorous and on-point. Naturally good company and very likeable. Wholly recommended.”
SPEAKING TOPICS
A selection of signature talks. Each one is tailored to your audience, time slot and outcomes. If what you need isn't here, get in touch and I'll craft something bespoke.
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In a crowded market, being brilliant isn’t enough. If people don’t know you exist, they can’t buy from you.
In this session, Sophie Milliken shares how building a visible personal brand helped her scale and sell a business and more recently led to opportunities such as speaking at Downing Street.
This is part inspiration, part strategy. Sophie will take you behind the scenes of her journey from being unknown in her industry to becoming a recognised voice, showing what visibility looks like in practice and how it directly drives business growth.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
A clearer understanding of how to raise your profile
How to build credibility and turn visibility into real commercial results, without feeling like you have to be everywhere or someone you’re not.
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Your personal brand is what people say about you when you aren't in the room.
So what do you stand for, and what do you want to be known for? This talk gets your audience thinking about how to shape their invisible PR before someone else does it for them.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
What a personal brand actually is and why it matters
How to identify what you want to be known for
Practical steps to start shaping how others see you
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How amplifying your brand benefits you and your business.
What you stand for. The role of networking. Your online presence. Thought leadership. How it all combines to raise your professional profile and grow what you do.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
How to use networking, online presence and thought leadership together
Why personal branding benefits your business as well as your career
Actionable steps to raise your profile starting now
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Most of us are our own worst cheerleaders. But celebrating your wins and shouting about your work isn't ego. It's how growth happens.
This talk is about getting over the discomfort and starting to get known.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
Why self-promotion isn't ego and how to reframe it
How to start celebrating your wins without feeling uncomfortable
Simple actions to take immediately to start getting known
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At every stage of my journey, personal development has done the heavy lifting.
This talk covers recognising your strengths, staying resilient, taking opportunities and quieting imposter syndrome.
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:
How to identify and lean into your strengths
Strategies for staying resilient when things get hard
How to quieten imposter syndrome and take opportunities with confidence
BOOKS FOR ATTENDEES
Copies of From Unknown to Unforgettable , The Ambition Accelerator or From Learner to Earner can be included as part of a booking.
Tell me your audience and I'll suggest which fits best.
PRICING
Every talk is shaped to your audience and outcomes. Pricing varies by format, audience and location. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
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