Pop-Up Speaker Application

Sponsored by Bold Voices with Nicola Peake

Bold Voices

This is the moment to share YOUR Director’s Cut version in a powerful five minutes.
Here’s the challenge…

Every business has two versions, the polished one people see, and the real one where the meaning makes sense. The Pop-Up Speaker Challenge is where we bring more of the real version into the room.

This is not a full keynote slot. It’s a fast, focused moment to share what you’ve learned, what you’ve changed, or how you stepped into authority with action when you stopped performing the polished version and started working from the real one.

You can only apply if you already have a Funnelcraft® Live: Director’s Cut ticket.

Your five-minute challenge criteria:

Make it personal. This talk is about you and your Director’s Cut moment.
Keep it real. No client case studies, no teaching-by-analogy, no “here’s how I helped someone else”, this is your story.
Make it useful. Bring it back to small business owners in the room.
Land one takeaway. Leave the audience with one clear Authority in Action takeaway they can use.

If you’re up for the challenge, apply below.

(Use the same email address you used to purchase your ticket)

If you’re selected...

If you’re chosen as a Pop-Up Speaker, you’ll deliver your talk live on stage at Funnelcraft® Live: Director’s Cut on March 20th 2026. You won’t just get a microphone and five minutes, it’ll be professionally recorded so you get a strong authority asset to use afterwards and can use clips from the footage in your marketing.

You’ll also be included in the event programme with a short bio, so you’re visible before you even speak and people in the room can connect the dots between your story and your work.

It’s a short slot, but it’s a big moment, and it’s designed to help you be remembered for the right reasons.

If you’re up for the challenge, please complete the details below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Do you confirm you can attend in person and deliver the talk live? *

Yes

No

Preferred name (as you’d like it shown publicly). This is the name we’ll use in the programme and on any on-screen slides. *

Your preferred pronouns (optional)

In 2 to 3 sentences, what is your Director’s Cut story? (What changed when you stepped into authority with action?) *

What is the one Authority in Action takeaway your talk will leave the audience with? (One sentence) *

What part of your story are you willing to say out loud, even if it feels a bit exposing? (This helps you filter for “real”, without forcing oversharing) *

What’s your speaking experience? (Short summary) *

Do you need any accessibility adjustments to speak on stage? If so, please list below. *

Are you happy for your talk to be recorded and used for promotional purposes? *

Yes

No

Why do you want to do this? (One or two sentences) *

Do you have a link to a short video of you speaking (optional, could be a Loom, Reel, Live, anything)

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