Speak & Connect: Elevate Your Impact Through Public Speaking and Networking
Ready to take your network to the next level?
The Speak & Connect Workshop is your new event format for genuine connection, personal growth, and powerful impulses for your professional and personal journey.
Join two seasoned professionals – a TEDx speaker and global fintech entrepreneur, and a master connector with deep expertise in relationship-building – for a high-impact workshop designed to elevate your communication game.
In a time when networking often feels superficial, two extraordinary personalities will show you how to build authentic relationships with clarity, strategy, humor, and the ability to pitch your ideas with confidence and impact.
What to Expect
In this interactive evening format, we combine hands-on experience, real stories, and meaningful connection:
🔹Master the Art of Public Speaking
- Command attention from the first sentence
- Structure compelling stories and messages
- Handle nerves and think on your feet
- Improve instantly through practical, live-tested methods
🔹 Grow Your Network with Intention
- Make authentic connections (even if you're introverted)
- Follow up with impact and turn conversations into opportunities
- Build a strong, long-term network that works for you
- How do I build a network that truly fits me?
- How can I connect with others more easily and meaningfully?
- Why is networking essential? → Network = Net Worth
- How can I present my ideas clearly and confidently?
The Speakers
Lesley
Lesley is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of U Impact, a FinTech company that combines AI and behavioral psychology to rethink how we invest. After roles at J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and Mizuho, she turned her focus to one big question: How can we present our ideas powerfully, become visible, and grow through communication?
Her passion lies in the art of pitching and why it’s a game changer. Lesley is known for her high-energy, practical, and captivating talks at events like Money20/20 and IFGS.
Jing
Jing is an entrepreneur and consultant with over 10 years of experience in career development and finance. After working as a business and strategy consultant, she launched one of Berlin’s most successful martial arts gyms – building it with dedication and vision. Today, she works in the financial industry, dedicated to building a strong team and empowering people to achieve long-term financial success.
She’s built a powerful network and knows how to nurture it authentically. Whether you're just starting out, leading a team, or building your own path, Jing shows how meaningful networking works at every stage with calm presence, deep reflection, and real connection.