Event Details...
WHEN?
20/05/2026
09:00-16:00
WHERE?
Sedulo Manchester, 62-66 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2EN
Meet our speakers...
Frank Dick OBE
Frank Dick OBE is one of the most influential figures in British sport and performance coaching. With decades of experience developing world-class athletes and leaders, Frank delivers a session rich in wisdom, practical tools and timeless principles. Expect lessons on excellence, consistency and creating environments where people thrive.
Joanne Whittaker
Joanne Whittaker is a dynamic speaker known for her work around leadership, culture and performance under pressure. Drawing from extensive experience across elite environments, Joanne explores how mindset, communication and self-awareness directly impact results. Her session is practical, engaging and designed to drive lasting behavioural change.
A full day experience to revolutionise the way you think, feel and work.
Be the Standard members arrive, catch-up with each other over a coffee and prepare for the day.
Selected by you for a tailored choice based on your preferences or dietary requirements. This is also time to catch up with fellow members, ready to start the day.
A welcome from our host, BBC’s Jacey Normand, followed by our first speaker of the day.
A chance for Be the Standard members to digest the morning's activities and check-in with emails, as well as each other.
Split into small groups led by a host. Share your business or life issues confidentially—what's discussed in these surgeries, stays there.
Also selected by you, served with selection freshly main energy juices. Full of nutrition and essential vitamins and proteins to give you a boost ready for the second half of the day.
Our host welcomes all Be the Standard members back before our afternoon speaker begins, sharing their experiences, story and advice.
Members reflect amongst themselves on which elements of the day they can apply to themselves to make a positive impact on their businesses and lives.


