Public Speaking by the Ocean - Rituals for Confident Speaking

Ocean, breath and voice meet in this coastal ritual walk. Slow down, speak from presence not performance and build confidence that holds up.

We explore speaking from flow rather than force, from presence rather than performance. Inspired by less performative ways of leading and expressing, this session focuses on how voice activates when we’re grounded, receptive and connected. To our bodies, to nature and to each other.

The walk itself becomes a ritual.
A deliberate pause in the middle of everyday life.
A chance to listen inward, speak gently and let meaning emerge without rushing it.

Through simple speaking prompts, shared reflection and quiet moments of walking, you’ll practise being present even in motion, the kind of presence that carries back into meetings, conversations and the busy, imperfect reality of daily life.

No performance.
No pressure.
Just voice, ocean and the simple act of showing up.

Perfect for beginners, lapsed speakers and seasoned leaders who want their voice to feel more alive, honest and regulated.

Your Guides:

Annika Karlsson

Yin Yoga & Embodied Movement Facilitator, Seeker of Stillness, Beach Lover & Oracle-Card Mystic (Because Chaos Needs Consulting)

Annika helps students reconnect with their bodies, calm their minds and turn stillness into a powerful practice. She discovered yoga during a period of deep depression, choosing movement, mindfulness and spirituality over prescription medication. Her work empowers students to listen to their bodies, trust their intuition and step into their own strength.

Her approach blends breath, somatic awareness and intuitive movement into restorative and transformative sessions. With over 450 hours of yoga and meditation trainings, including Yin, restorative, sequencing, assisting, natural movement and Vedic meditation, plus self-taught sound work and embodied dance, Annika has cultivated an approach that is grounded, playful and deeply effective.

Annik Petrou

Experiential Learning & Public Speaking Facilitator, Lover of Unicorns, Sarcasm & Genmaicha

Annik Petrou is a public speaking facilitator, experiential learning designer and founder of Expressive Wings, a speaking community she has led across the UK, Europe, Africa and Australia since 2011. Her work blends embodied confidence, creative expression and nervous system-aware speaking practices to help people be heard in rooms that matter.

Known for her warm, irreverent style, Annik draws on backgrounds in clowning, improv, the Meisner Technique and trauma-informed facilitation. Having once unravelled publicly during her own TEDx talk, she now teaches speakers how to rise with presence, humour and grounded truth. No performing, no pretending, just real connection.

Want to stay connected after the walk?
Join the Expressive Wings WhatsApp group for future events, speaking gigs, inspiration and ongoing practice beyond this walk. 🪽