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Talks are free to Chambers of Commerce and other networking organisations in North West England; travel and overnight accommodation expenses apply to speaking engagements outside the region. For inputs to events where speakers are remunerated, please contact us to discuss rates.

METHOD IN THE MADNESS is a 45 - 60 minute interactive session highlighting important factors when introducing change, suitable for senior executives and business owners.

A THOUGHT & AN ACTION FOR THE DAY is a 5 - 10 minute input designed to get the audience ready for action. Ideally suited to breakfast networking groups, the thought and action can be tailored to meet the needs of the group.

Karen spoke recently at the annual conference of a company which operates franchises around the UK and Eire on the subject of Personal Development.

“[Method in the Madness] got me to identify purpose, goal and action plan for the game - I’m going to try it out at my next management team meeting.”







Cym D’Souza, Chief Executive,

Arawak Walton Housing Association

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From Panic to Poise – Powerful & Persuasive Presentations is a half-hour talk for professional women’s networking groups. Catherine Sandland and Karen Hands perform a double act as Phenomenal Woman; these photos were taken at our seminars and workshops in 2011/12.

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“[Method in the Madness] gave me a simple tool to help creative planning and execution.”

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Chief Executives

Karen Hands offers talks, presentations and workshops on managing change, developing people skills in technical managers and related applications.

These talks are for professional associations, networking groups, chambers of commerce and business conferences which are attended by technical managers and directors, or by those responsible for personal and career development in companies employing scientists, engineers or other technical staff.

From ten minutes to half a day...

“Karen gave a great talk at the recent National Women's Network NW event. She got the whole group involved and there was great interaction. An excellent session.”









Sue Weighell, Chair, Network NW

“Having seen you present, I can confirm you meet expectation set by H :-)”







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Listen to Karen speaking at the Chemicals Northwest breakfast networking group in September 2011.

You will hear a five-minute version of A Thought & an Action for the Day aimed at chemical industry professionals.

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Listen to Karen’s introduction as she speaks to members of Cherchez Networking in Stockport, December 2011.

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SPEAK OUT SISTER


The Phenomenal Woman Speaking Club in Lancashire


Clitheroe businesswoman, Karen Hands, has launched the Phenomenal Woman Speaking Club at the Inn at the Station in Clitheroe. Aimed exclusively at women in business, the Club meets monthly for members to gain the confidence, practice and the techniques to deliver five-star presentations.


“I was at a women’s networking event recently and when the chairwoman asked everyone to stand up and introduce themselves, I was amazed to see almost half the women at my table turning to their neighbour to say they wouldn’t have come if they’d known they’d have to speak to the group,” said Karen. “How will anyone discover the fantastic products and services that we have to offer if we never speak out?”


Members range from those with little experience or confidence in presenting; to those who speak regularly but who can see the potential to increase their impact, their influence and their income by becoming more inspirational.


Phenomenal Woman takes its name from a Maya Angelou poem and is a partnership between Karen Hands, who runs Thought into Action in Clitheroe, and Catherine Sandland of White Hart Training based in Cheshire.


A shared belief that more women should be speaking in public has led them to create a series of seminars and workshops running in locations across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire in the coming months. For more details please contact Karen Hands on 07775 707140 or register your interest here.


As printed in the Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, 26-01-12.

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