The Speakeasy Carousel.
The Speakeasy Carousel.
A smarter way to practise being unforgettable
Most talks only get one shot.
One audience.
One moment to land it.
The Speakeasy Carousel gives speakers something better.
Repetition.
Momentum.
Confidence built in real time.
It turns speaking into practice, not performance.
What it is
The Speakeasy Carousel is a rotating speaking format designed to help people sharpen their message fast.
Instead of one talk to one room, speakers deliver the same talk multiple times to different small audiences in a single session.
Audiences stay put.
Speakers rotate.
Same day.
Same content.
Exponentially better delivery.
Why it exists
Most people prepare for speaking in isolation.
Slides at home.
Run throughs in the mirror.
One big moment where it all has to work.
But confidence does not come from theory.
It comes from reps.
You would not train for a marathon by running once.
You would not get fit by attending one gym class a month.
Speaking is no different.
The Speakeasy Carousel is circuit training for communication.
How it works
1) The room is split into small groups.
Each group becomes an intimate audience.
2) Speakers move from group to group, delivering the same talk each time.
After each round, they get fast, useful feedback.
What landed.
What did not.
What to sharpen next.
3) By the final round, something changes.
The words settle.
The nerves fade.
The speaker shows up properly.
Not polished.
Present.
What speakers experience
A single idea delivered multiple times.
Each time clearer.
Each time calmer.
Each time more confident.
They stop worrying about remembering lines.
They start connecting.
In a few hours, speakers gain what usually takes months.
Belief in their message.
Trust in themselves.
What audiences experience
Shorter talks.
Closer rooms.
More energy.
Audiences are not passive.
They are part of the process.
They help shape ideas as they form.
They see confidence grow in real time.
It feels alive.
Not staged.
What organisers get
No longer talks.
No longer days.
No extra complexity.
Just a smarter format.
The same speakers.
The same content.
A dramatically better experience.
Events people talk about afterwards.
Where it works best
Speaker development and rehearsal
Sales and pitch training
Leadership offsites
Founder storytelling
Comedy and performance testing
Education and learning events
Anywhere ideas need to land with confidence.
Why it works
Repetition removes fear.
Feedback accelerates learning.
New audiences create momentum.
What normally takes a year of scattered practice happens in a single session.
Not because people try harder.
But because the format does the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a workshop or an event
It can be either.
The Speakeasy Carousel is a format, not a fixed product.
It can sit inside an event, replace a traditional speaking slot, or become the event itself.
Do speakers need to be experienced
No.
In fact, it often works best for people who feel nervous or under prepared.
The repetition removes pressure.
The format does the heavy lifting.
Will it feel awkward or forced
Surprisingly, no.
Because audiences are small and informal, it feels more like a conversation than a performance.
Most people relax after the first round.
Does it take longer than a normal speaking session
No.
The total time is similar.
It is just structured differently.
Same content. Smarter flow.
What if a talk is not ready yet
That is exactly the point.
The Carousel is designed for ideas in progress.
Messages get clearer because they are tested, not perfected in isolation.
Is this like Toastmasters or speaker training
Not really.
Those are long term programmes with the same group.
The Carousel is fast, immersive, and designed to create momentum in a single session.
Does it work outside of speaking
Yes.
It works for pitches, stories, teaching, comedy, leadership communication and sales conversations.
Anywhere clarity and confidence matter.
This is just the beginning
The Speakeasy Carousel is not a one off gimmick. It is a platform.
A new way to learn.
A new way to practise.
A new way to help people find their voice.
We are currently exploring early hosts, pilot sessions, and future partners.
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If this sparked something, there are three ways to get involved.
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Perfect for teams, events, and organisations who want something different.
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If you have an idea for where this could go, I would love to hear it.