Hosted by Lea Woodford & Debbie Allen
August 28-30, 2025
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Take Your Speaking Business To New Heights!
In just one weekend craft powerful signature stories and execute a plan that delivers business growth, impact, and the speaker lifestyle you desire.
Do you ever look at other highly successful speakers and coaches who have their businesses all together along with a financially free lifestyle they love … and wish you had a business like that too?
Imagine having the feeling of deep, unshakable confidence in your speaking business, a truly authentic presence that creates a bigger impact, and business plan that generates more income consistently.
The Speakers Mountain Retreat is for you if you want to create a bigger vision for your business and want to embrace the effortlessness and flow of bigger opportunities. This exclusive retreat is for speakers and coaches who want to grow professionally, and are looking for new ways to create additional income streams and more fun in their business.
Enjoy a relaxing mountain-side retreat with other like-minded professionals along with your speaker coaches who have decades of business experience, and have built a financially free speaking business lifestyle.
This unique mountain-side retreat will be held in a casual and creative environment, surrounded by the beauty of nature and far away from the noise and hustle of your busy life. The unique location provides the perfect place to press pause, generate fresh thinking and stimulate brilliant ideas just above the charming historic downtown district of Manitou Springs, Colorado (just 20 minutes from Colorado Springs).
What You Will Learn & Experience by Attending:
A More Empowered and Resilient Speaker Mindset
Key Presentations Skills That Wow Any Audience
Develop, Deliver & Improve Your Signature Story (practice while at the retreat)
Tap Into Your Unique Presentation Style
Expert Branding That Gets You Noticed
Become a Paid Speaker Marketing Machine
Gain More Paid Speaking Opportunities and Higher Speaking Fees
Speaking to Sell Strategies That Create Additional Income Streams
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Limited to Only 12 Attendees By Invitation Only
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Go From Speaking for FREE to Getting Booked Solid with a Year’s Worth of
Paid Speaking Gigs
Are you missing bookings because you speaking fees are too low? Are you struggling to figure out how much to charge for your services? You will discover the strategies the professional use and the why behind them.
Are you ready to fill your calendar with premium clients? Learn when to follow up and when to let go. Whether you’re struggling to generate speaking leads or convert them, you will uncover the fast tract to more bookings.
Become unforgettable by making an impact. Discover what skills speakers need to make an unforgettable impact. We will reveal the tools and techniques that the physical and virtual stage requires and the process for creating the impact that will get you hire, rebooked and referred.
Rejection-proof your pitch by selling your ideas, services and yourself in minutes. Grabbing and holding the short attention spans of your prospects and clients is crucial. The ability to sell your ideas successfully is now considered a survival skill in the speaking business.
Become Unforgettable by Making a Powerful Impact!
Learn how to thoroughly prepare, connect with your audience and deliver your message with clarity. Create a consistent flow throughout your presentation with compelling stories, well-supported teaching points, and a memorable conclusion. Connect with your listeners by speaking to your audience as individuals, maintaining eye contact, and using gestures to convey energy, passion and enthusiasm.
Tap into your authentic self by letting your genuine personality shine through your speaking style. Share compelling stories that allow your audience to join you on your journey with relatable stories and anecdotes to make your message more memorable and impactful.
Learn from two international speaker coaches with decades of experience on over 500 stages around the world, as you continue to improve your presentation skills, unique techniques and professional speaking strategies.
RETREAT AGENDA OVERVIEW
Arrival Date: Thursday, August 28
Welcome Reception at the Cliff House Bar
6:00 pm — 7:30 pm
Retreat Day 1: Friday, August 29
Group Pick Up from Hotel @ 8:30 am
Retreat Hours: 9 am — 5:00 pm
Lunch Provided on Site
Group Transportation to Hotel @ 5:30 pm
Retreat Day 2: Saturday, Aug 30
Group Pick Up from Hotel @ 8:30 am
Retreat Hours: 9 am — 5:00 pm
Lunch Provided on Site
Graduation Celebration 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
@ Lea’s House on the Hill
Group Transportation to Hotel @ 7:00 pm
Experience a History Luxury Stay at
The Cliff House @ Pikes Peak
306 Canon Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO
Phone: 719-785-1000
Meet Your Co-Host Lea Woodford
Lea Woodford
Media Maverick • Professional Speaker • Luxury Branding Expert
Lea Woodford is a recovering media personality turned luxury brand powerhouse. As the publisher of Speaker Life Magazine and Legacy Quarterly, she’s redefining influence and reach with bold strategies and unmatched creativity. A former TV host with a Rolodex of A-list interviews, Lea now dominates the stage as a sought-after speaker, showing you how to leverage what you already have to attract bigger clients, bigger opportunities, and bigger success. With jaw-dropping client transformations and case studies to back it up, Lea is proof that print isn’t dead—it’s thriving in luxury, and she’s leading the charge.
Meet Your Co-Host Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen
International Professional Speaker • Presented in 28 Countries • Over 25 Years of Speaking Experience
Debbie Allen, CSP Certified Speaking Professional started her professional speaking business over 25 years ago and has since traveled and presented on over 500 stages around the world.
She is an internationally recognized business growth and market positioning expert who mentors aspiring speakers, coaches and entrepreneurs.
Debbie is also a bestselling author of 10 books, including The Highly Paid Expert, Success Is Easy and Expert Positioning.
Join Us for an Unforgettable
Experience That Will Catapult Your
Speaking Business & Your Life!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Limited to Only 12 Attendees By Invitation Only
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100% Risk-Free Guarantee
We personally guarantee that you will be thrilled with the results of this retreat as long as you use and practice the proven strategies shared. If after the first day, you honestly believe you have not received the tools that empower you to create an unforgettable presentation, let us know, and we’ll issue you a prompt and courteous refund.
Event Refund & Cancellation Policy
Refunds for cancellation will be made on the following basis: A full refund will be granted if requested 30 days prior to the live event. If cancelling within 30 days of the retreat, registration credit will be given towards any future event hosted by both Lea Woodford & Debbie Allen. Note that the registration credit is for the exact amount you paid, and you will be required to pay the difference if the price increases. Credit on LIVE events expire after 1 year of cancellation. Cancellations must be made via email [email protected]. No refunds or credits will be granted for no-shows. Because of travel and other expenses, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any live event that does not have a minimum of 6 participants. This seldom happens, but if it does, registrants will be notified immediately, and rescheduled, refunded or given credit for a future event for the amount originally paid for this event.
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