Dr George Catsi and Mandy Nolan will host their 33rd National workshop.

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers. Our intimate workshop is kept to small numbers. The workshop with be held at Coolamon Station, a beautiful 105 acre property, a luxurious hinterland retreat that is only minutes away from beaches and is a convenient 28 minutes to Coolangatta Airport and 45 mins from Byron Bay - www.coolamonstation.com.au

Mandy and George share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers, we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, authentic and powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas.

Fees include morning teas and lunch. Sat: 9 - 5 Sun 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber-professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use techniques and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Cancellations: Due to the small class sizes please note refund amounts if you cancel: 100% up to 14 days 50% up to 3 days 0% from 2 days before. All Fees are transferable to other AY courses.

Dr George Catsi and Mandy Nolan will host their 32nd National workshop.

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers. Our intimate workshop is kept to small numbers. The workshop will be held in Sydney at a funky, intimate venue in inner Sydney, a short walk from Central Station.

Mandy and George share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers, we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, authentic and powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas.

Fees include morning teas and lunch. Saturday 9 - 5 + Sunday 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber-professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use techniques and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Cancellations: Due to the small class sizes, please note the refund amounts if you cancel: 100% up to 14 days 50% up to 3 days 0% from 2 days before. All Fees are transferable to other AY courses.

Dr George Catsi and Mandy Nolan will host their 29th National workshop.

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers. Our intimate workshop is kept to small numbers. The workshop will be held at Coolamon Station, a beautiful 105 acre property, a luxurious hinterland retreat that is only minutes away from beaches and is a convenient 28 minutes to Coolangatta Airport and 45 mins from Byron Bay - www.coolamonstation.com.au

Mandy and George share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers, we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, authentic and powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas.

Fees include morning teas and lunch. Saturday 9 - 5 + Sunday 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber-professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use techniques and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Cancellations: Due to the small class sizes, please note the refund amounts if you cancel: 100% up to 14 days 50% up to 3 days 0% from 2 days before. All Fees are transferable to other AY courses.

Dr George Catsi and Mandy Nolan will host their 28th National workshop.

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers. Our intimate workshop is kept to small numbers. The workshop with be held at Coolamon Station, a beautiful 105 acre property, a luxurious hinterland retreat that is only minutes away from beaches and is a convenient 28 minutes to Coolangatta Airport and 45 mins from Byron Bay - www.coolamonstation.com.au

Mandy and George share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers, we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, authentic and powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas.

Fees include morning teas and lunch. Sat: 9 - 5 Sun 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber-professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use techniques and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Cancellations: Due to the small class sizes please note refund amounts if you cancel: 100% up to 14 days 50% up to 3 days 0% from 2 days before. All Fees are transferable to other AY courses.

Returning for 26th National workshop after events across Australia. A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, more authentic and more powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas. We work on building your inner strength and confidence so that you are more comfortable in your own skin when in front of people.

All fees include lunches and morning teas

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down, one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use technique and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Early bird $680 till June 24th Full Price $780 Plus booking fees. All prices include GST.

TICKETS ARE NOW OPEN. Our course numbers are kept low, so limited sales. Any questions, email us - authenticyoumasterclass@gmail.com Like our FB to be connected to all we do - www.facebook.com/TheAuthenticYouMasterclass

Returning in 2023, George Catsi and Mandy Nolan will host their 26th National workshop after successful events across Australia. A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.  Our intimate workshop is kept to small numbers so we can focus on working closely with you.  

In this workshop, Mandy and George share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers, we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, authentic and powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas. We work on building your inner strength and confidence so that you are more comfortable in your own skin when in front of people.

Located on a beautiful rural property 20 min drive from Gold Coast airport / 35mins from Byron Bay.

Fees include morning teas and lunch. Sat: 9 - 5 Sun 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber-professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use techniques and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Returning for 24th National workshop after events across Australia. A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, more authentic and more powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas. We work on building your inner strength and confidence so that you are more comfortable in your own skin when in front of people.

All fees include lunches and morning teas

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"The Authentic You Masterclass is hands-down, one of the best courses I've participated in. Mandy and George are experts in creating an uber professional, warm and active environment. This allows a safe space for people to develop their thinking and practice steps that work towards a confident delivery model. I was guided to use technique and style tips that have expanded my speaking for maximum impact. Highly recommend!" Amy Colli - SBW Regional Liaison, Sourdough Business Pathways

Authentic You presents a memoir writing workshop and shows by Mandy Nolan and George Catsi.

Life Sentence: Writing workshop 1 - 3 pm $60
A 2 hour workshop that will get you started on that book about you or your family, you always said you'd write.

Am I Who I Say I Am? Comedic memoir by George Catsi 6 - 7.15 pm - $25
A funny, lively and heartfelt evening of stories by AWGIE award-winning George Catsi about a wayward father and an identity pulled together by multiple upheavals and revolutions. A ripping yarn that balances absurdity with pathos while it journeys from Crete to Cairo from Detroit to Sydney as he navigates what it means to belong. And be Greek when you don't know how. " George Catsi crosses over the seas and the sky to bring home what is important to us all: a sense of identity and belonging, however scrambled and sad/happy that may be."... "Catsi holds our hands through his metamorphosis ,with souls hungry for a story, we left replete!" - Australian Stage

The Full Mandy - Stand-up Comedy by Mandy Nolan 8 - 9 pm - $25
One hour of rapid fire stand up comedy that traverses the peronal, the political and the perverse. Nolan is a force of nature both on and off stage! ''She could Make a rock laugh' Australian Stage.

Combined tickets to see both Mandy & George - $45 Combined ticket to attend workshop and both shows - $100

Returning for 22nd National workshop after sold out events across Australia. A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, more authentic and more powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas. We work on building your inner strength and confidence so that you are more comfortable in your own skin when in front of people.

All fees include lunches and morning teas

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"WOW, that was a sensational weekend and I feel like I have participated in something really special. Thank You..." Sharon Styman, Business Coach and Entrepreneur

Returning to Sydney for the third time after sold out workshops across Australia. A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, more authentic and more powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas. We work on building your inner strength and confidence so that you are more comfortable in your own skin when in front of people.

All fees include lunches and morning teas

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"WOW, that was a sensational weekend and I feel like I have participated in something really special. Thank You..." Sharon Styman, Business Coach and Entrepreneur

Early Bird $650 (until 13th March) - Full Price $720 Cancellations: Due to the small class sizes please note refund amounts if you cancel: 100% up to 14 days 50% up to 3 days 0% from 2 days before. All Fees are transferable to other AY courses

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers held at a beautiful retreat just outside Byron.

Sold out workshops across Australia.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. Not just for professional speakers we have worked with a range of people who want to be more confident, more authentic and more powerful in how they speak. To not be fearful about expressing their ideas. We work on building your inner strength and confidence so that you are more comfortable in your own skin when in front of people.

All fees include lunches and morning teas

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"WOW, that was a sensational weekend and I feel like I have participated in something really special. Thank You..." Sharon Styman, Business Coach and Entrepreneur

AY Presents: Elephant in the Room

Everyone knows the elephant in the room. It’s the problem or the issue that people aren’t addressing. It’s the thing people pretend that isn’t there. But it’s ALL they can see. Of course! It’s an elephant. In a room. It’s hard to ignore! So what happens when you talk to the elephant? Comedy is an incredible tool for speaking to elephants!

Comedian Richard Pryor once said ‘Laughter is the shortest distance between two people’. Humour has the capacity to create connection, to speak to difficult subjects in an accessible way and bring the unspoken into the conversation. Humour has the capacity to shift the narrative and to instigate challenging conversations. Humour is engaging, powerful, and at times, disruptive.

Elephant in the Room is a comedy masterclass in Funny Business where you learn a variety of comedy techniques to reframe and repitch your ideas.

We work with you to find your unique brand of funny and how you might use your humour to connect best with your target audience.

Can you be funny AND be taken seriously? How do you speak to complex topics? When is it appropriate for you to use humour in your messaging?

In our two day masterclass, we teach you how to create comedy that is relatable, appropriate and on message. Humour can drive home an idea in a way that can transform the way people think. In a public presentation, speakers who use humour often are the ones who are remembered. Because humour makes your message not just educational and informative, but entertaining and enjoyable. It wakes your audience up. It’s fun.

Humour is also a powerful tool in the workplace to develop better collegial relationships, it helps forge a resilience that can diffuse stress and conflict.

Mandy Nolan is a comedian of over 30 years, who has taught in excess of 2000 people how to perform stand up. Her most successful student won an Emmy. George Catsi is a comedic character performer, and AWGIE winning writer and academic who teaches character and script development at UTS to animators and filmmakers.

Together, as Authentic You, Mandy and George have a unique skill set. After two years of delivering their Masterclass in public speaking around the country, they have created a course to address the elephant in the room: ‘how do I use humour?’

Everyone wants to be funny. But it’s risky. How do you deliver complex ideas without diluting their potency?

In this masterclass in Funny Business George and Mandy teach you how to bring humour into communications making comedy feel like a natural part of the way you talk. The Elephant in the Room will explore numerous comedy techniques such as stand up and character work, alongside storytelling, music comedy and group work. The process will finish with a live performance where each person presents a 5-minute comedy presentation.

AY Presents: Elephant in the Room

Everyone knows the elephant in the room. It’s the problem or the issue that people aren’t addressing. It’s the thing people pretend that isn’t there. But it’s ALL they can see. Of course! It’s an elephant. In a room. It’s hard to ignore! So what happens when you talk to the elephant? Comedy is an incredible tool for speaking to elephants!

Comedian Richard Pryor once said ‘Laughter is the shortest distance between two people’. Humour has the capacity to create connection, to speak to difficult subjects in an accessible way and bring the unspoken into the conversation. Humour has the capacity to shift the narrative and to instigate challenging conversations. Humour is engaging, powerful, and at times, disruptive.

Elephant in the Room is a comedy masterclass in Funny Business where you learn a variety of comedy techniques to reframe and repitch your ideas.

We work with you to find your unique brand of funny and how you might use your humour to connect best with your target audience.

Can you be funny AND be taken seriously? How do you speak to complex topics? When is it appropriate for you to use humour in your messaging?

In our two day masterclass, we teach you how to create comedy that is relatable, appropriate and on message. Humour can drive home an idea in a way that can transform the way people think. In a public presentation, speakers who use humour often are the ones who are remembered. Because humour makes your message not just educational and informative, but entertaining and enjoyable. It wakes your audience up. It’s fun.

Humour is also a powerful tool in the workplace to develop better collegial relationships, it helps forge a resilience that can diffuse stress and conflict.

Mandy Nolan is a comedian of over 30 years, who has taught in excess of 2000 people how to perform stand up. Her most successful student won an Emmy. George Catsi is a comedic character performer, and AWGIE winning writer and academic who teaches character and script development at UTS to animators and filmmakers.

Together, as Authentic You, Mandy and George have a unique skill set. After two years of delivering their Masterclass in public speaking around the country, they have created a course to address the elephant in the room: ‘how do I use humour?’

Everyone wants to be funny. But it’s risky. How do you deliver complex ideas without diluting their potency?

In this masterclass in Funny Business George and Mandy teach you how to bring humour into communications making comedy feel like a natural part of the way you talk. The Elephant in the Room will explore numerous comedy techniques such as stand up and character work, alongside storytelling, music comedy and group work. The process will finish with a live performance where each person presents a 5-minute comedy presentation.

In association with the Byron Writers Festival a TWO-day masterclass for writers who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. They focus on giving writers the skills to present themselves as writers and talk about who they are and what their work is about. Prepare for success as you aim to be part of writer's festivals, talk to the media or promote you next book or work.

Wed: 9 -5 Thurs 9 - 2

"Was amazing and such a privilege to witness and be part of such a group. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could do that. Mandy and George are both so encouraging yet gently persuasive" Kerry S

In partnership with the South Coast Writers Centre a TWO-day masterclass for writers and creatives who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations. They focus on giving creatives the skills to present themselves as writers, artists, musicians etc and talk about who they are and what their work is about. Prepare for success as you aim to be part of writer's festivals, talk to the media or promote your next book or work.

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"Was amazing and such a privilege to witness and be part of such a group. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could do that. Mandy and George are both so encouraging yet gently persuasive" Kerry S

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers held at a beautiful beachfront Byron location.

Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations.

Sat: 9 -5 Sun 9 - 2

"WOW, that was a sensational weekend and I feel like I have participated in something really special. Thank You..." Sharon Styman, Business Coach and Entrepreneur

A Two Day Masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers with Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi. Our successful masterclass program comes to the Gold Coast for the first time.

Day 1: 9-5 pm Day 2: 9-2:30pm

*EARLY BIRD TICKETS UNTIL 3rd MARCH*

Early Bird: $590 Full Price: $650 If you need to pay by instalments please contact us

Price includes lunch and refreshments

A TWO-day masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers. Mandy and George share performance techniques to create rapport and real audience connection, explore who you are and how best to communicate uniqueness in your presentations.

Sat 9-5 Sun 9-2 SPECIAL COVID PRICE FOR CREATIVES: $390 (it's been a tough time in the creative world so we want to help out) For Everyone Else: Early bird $590 till February 15th Full Price $650 (Includes lunch and refreshments) If you need to pay by instalments please contact us

"WOW, that was a sensational weekend and I feel like I have participated in something really special. Thank You..." Sharon Styman, Business Coach and Entrepreneur

A Two Day Masterclass that will enhance your performance to drive a more powerful narrative. This advanced course offers you the platform to push your speaking, your confidence, your ability to speak without notes to a larger audience.

A final presentation will be held on the main stage of the Byron Theatre that will be opened up to the public to see you talk. The final presentation event is called TALKBANK and comes after our first succesful event in August where over 30 guests came to hear the speakers. Day 1: 9-5 Day 2: 9-3.00

*EARLY BIRD TICKETS UNTIL 11th JANUARY*

Thanks Mandy and George

A Two Day Masterclass for people who want to become more powerful and engaging speakers with Mandy Nolan and Dr George Catsi.

Rockinghorse Estate, home to Australian and Internationally renowned recording artists, is set on a 70-acre property situated in the heart of the Byron Bay Hinterland. Surrounded by green rolling hills & subtropical Australian bush scenery, giving you hinterland views like no other.

Day 1: 9-5 pm Day 2: 9-2:30pm

*EARLY BIRD TICKETS UNTIL 21st OCTOBER*

Early Bird: $590 Full Price: $650 Price includes lunch and refreshments

Thanks Mandy and George