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.
— Stewart Dickson - Director, Weardale Lithium (North East Future Resources Conference)

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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

MORE FROM PEOPLE WHO'VE BOOKED ME

  • "Sophie's honesty, down-to-earth approach and willingness to share advice and tips added so much value. Attendees came away with a real-life multi-dimensional overview of entrepreneurship."

    - Joanne Morton - Right Management

  • "I didn't need to ask the guests at my launch what they thought. They couldn't wait to tell me, spread the word on social media and re-remind me how inspired they were the next time I saw them. A natural, energising and thought-provoking speaker who made a positive, lasting impact in the room."

    - Samantha Addy - Founder and CEO, FAB (Female Advisory Board)

  • "Sparky, energetic and bright. Sophie made a huge impact on my students, who spoke about her in class and conversationally for the next two days of their three-day MBA residential."

    - Prof. Joanna Berry - Professor of Entrepreneurship, Durham University Business School

Ready to give your audience something they'll still be quoting next week?