Whether you're preparing for a TED Talk, keynote, sales presentation, or leadership speech, this three-day immersive retreat will give you the skills, coaching, and confidence to deliver your “12 Minutes of Magic” with clarity, impact, and authenticity.
Every great speaker has one thing in common—
they know how to craft and deliver a message that
captivates, moves, & transforms an audience.
This Retreat is for You If:
You want to elevate your storytelling and create deep audience connection.
You’re ready to step onto bigger stages and need a high-impact message.
You struggle with nerves, presence, or audience engagement and want to command attention.
You have a powerful message but need help structuring, refining, and delivering it effectively.
You want expert coaching in a live performance lab to get instant feedback and real-time improvements.
By the end of this retreat, you will have a fully crafted, compelling, and refined presentation that will leave audiences hanging onto your every word.
Outcomes
Breakthrough
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Craft & Deliver Your Signature “12 Minutes of Magic”
Develop a powerful talk that makes you unforgettable on any stage.
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Master the Science of Storytelling
Learn how to use narrative structure, emotion, and authenticity to create deep audience connection.
3
Command the Stage with Confidence & Presence
Overcome nerves, refine your delivery, and develop a compelling on-stage persona.
4
Perfect Your Vocal Power & Body Language
Use voice modulation, movement, and non-verbal communication to enhance your message.
5
Structure a Talk That Keeps Audiences Engaged
Create a seamless, high-impact presentation that flows from start to finish.
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Develop a Signature Opening & Closing That Leaves a Lasting Impression
Hook your audience instantly and close with power and purpose.
7
Engage & Interact with Your Audience for Maximum Impact
Learn how to read the room, handle Q&A, and create real-time connection.
8
Refine & Polish Your Delivery with Live Coaching
Receive expert feedback in a high-impact performance lab for immediate improvements.
9
Leave with a Clear Action Plan to Take the Stage with Confidence
Walk away with a fully developed talk and the tools to deliver it effectively.
What Makes This Retreat Unique?
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Limited to 12 Participants – This ensures a high-touch, transformative experience where every speaker gets personalized coaching.
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Led by Cheryl Knowlton & John Bates – Both renowned experts in storytelling, stagecraft, and high-impact communication.
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Incredible Guest Speakers – Learn from **industry-leading professionals** who have mastered the art of compelling communication.
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Live Coaching & Real-Time Feedback – This is NOT a lecture-style retreat. You will be on your feet, working, speaking, refining, and getting expert-level coaching every step of the way.
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The Performance Lab – Our exclusive on-stage coaching process ensures you leave with a fully polished, stage-ready message.
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Actionable Outcomes – You won’t just learn theory—you’ll leave with **a completed, audience-ready signature talk.
About Cheryl
CEO | Author | Speaker | CSP
Cheryl Knowlton is an award-winning motivational keynote speaker, certified coach, author, podcast host, and member of the International Coaching Federation. As the CEO and Chief Energy Officer of Dynamite Productions, an international speaking and coaching firm, Cheryl's mission is to empower leaders to navigate change with confidence and clarity. She is committed to helping them step up and to embrace a life filled with purpose and impact.
About John
CEO | Author | Speaker | CSP
John Bates, a renowned TED and TEDx speaker and leadership communications coach, uses neurobiology so you can make your communication as powerful as your ideas. And it all started when he utterly blew it his first time on the TED stage.
Since then, he has spoken at TED twice more, at TEDx 5 times, coached for over 35 TED/TEDx events and the TED Fellows program. He also guides top executives from organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, and Intuit to deliver TED-Worthy talks.
John's methods help you overcome speaking anxiety, enhance leadership presence, and build trust. Audiences love his immediately actionable teachings. His fun, interactive trainings consistently earn 90+ Net Promoter Scores and he brings out what is awesome inside you so that you can have the impact you want to have on the world.
Your Voice Matters.
Your Message Matters.
Let's make it unforgettable!
Secure Your Spot Now! Retreat is limited to 12 participants.
If you’re ready to step into the spotlight and deliver a message that inspires, influences, and elevates your career, then Master Your Message is for you.
$2,995
INVESTMENT
April 3-5, 2025
(9am - 6:30pm all 3 days)
Location: LIVE ONLY - Sat Lake City, Utah
Schedule a Discovery Call with Cheryl today to see if you are the right fit for us, and we are the right fit for you
Payment Plans Available – We believe in making this transformational experience accessible to those ready to take action.
Utah Residents Scholarship – Qualified participants who live in Utah may receive up to 40% tuition scholarship.