A workshop by Miraka Shelly Davies and Belinda Thomas
Build a foundation that’ll empower you to take risks, overcome fear and self-doubt, and do the things you’ve always wanted to do.
IS SELF DOUBT MAKING YOU SMALL?
Self-doubt is exhausting because you’re busy second-guessing yourself the whole time. And while you do that, you’re missing out on the chance to say what you really mean and be who you really are.
Maybe some of these things sound familiar?
You don’t feel you’ve the right to pursue your dreams
You don’t have the confidence to speak up and share ideas
You’d love to dress differently but you’re scared of what people will say.
You feel the ‘professional’ person you are at work isn’t the real you.
You’re doing what’s expected of you, but it feels like you’re leading someone else’s life.
No more. You only get one life. It’s time to take up space.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU
If a lack of confidence is holding you back
If you’re struggling with leadership
If you’ve been told you’re too much, or not enough!
WHAT WE’LL COVER IN THE WORKSHOP
Build a foundation that’ll empower you to take risks, overcome fear and self-doubt, and do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Here’s some of the great stuff we’ll cover.
Trust yourself. Change the way you think and feel about yourself.
Deal with challenges. Become more resilient whatever life serves up.
Lead authentically. Become the sort of leader who helps others take up space too.
Go for your dreams. Learn how to go after what you want in life.
A fun day of laughter and connection for anyone who wants to explore how they can take up more space in the world. Be less apologetic and less self-conscious. Feel confident knowing you can stand comfortably anywhere you choose.
9:00 am start
Lunch included
3:00 pm finish & head for a drink
Everyone welcome. No more of this diminutive bullshit. Take. Up. Space.
'I've done PD before, most of us have. And in my experience, it's imposed, boring as batshit drivel. I absolutely have to say - not this time. Comparatively, electric. With balls. Gutsy, honest, relatable, honest, fizzy balls.
I work full time, I study full time, and I own a business. I was reminded as a woman, and as a human how powerful I am. I had an ahi re-lit under my ass.
It takes so much energy and courage to do the shit we do every day. Miraka & Belinda, these enormous wahine will show you - remind you that you have it!
Nic, recently 50, hardass, fangirl (self confessed).
MOVE PAST SELF DOUBT AND INTO SELF CONFIDENCE
We’re running this workshop because we meet so many people hiding away, playing small, not standing in their full power.
And it breaks our hearts that so many people can’t see how brilliant they are.
Partly that’s because in New Zealand it’s a bit dirty to be proud of yourself. We say fuck that. But often it’s more. Maybe people who should have backed you cut you down and you’ve internalised their BS ever since.
But that’s enough. It’s time to take up space.
TICKET PRICE
$167 + booking fee
Everyone welcome. Lunch included.
Wondering when to join us? We got you!
In-person, any amazing human, any gender
Auckland - 3 December 2024, 9am - 3pm
Wellington - 19 March 2025, 9am - 3pm
Rotorua - 7 May 2025, 9 am - 3pm
Hamilton - 21 August 2025, 9am - 3pm
In-person, with a specific focus
For people trying to figure out “what next?” Auckland - 20 February 2025, 9am - 3pm Find out more
If you’re newly single and feeling “WTF??” Auckland - 10 June 2025, 9am - 3pm Find out more
For wāhine/women only! Auckland - 7 October. 9am - 3pm Find out more
Online, all amazing humans, all over the world! (3x 90 minute sessions)
December 2024 - 2, 4, 5 December, 12pm - 1.30pm NZT
January 2025 - 28, 30, 31 January, 12pm - 1.30pm NZT
For teams or private groups - let’s make this happen together!
We’ve been running this workshop around the country for a couple of years now, and it’s clear that people want more! If you want us to bring Take Up Space to your friends group, work, community group or simply your town, then we can make that happen. Get in touch! All of the ways you can do that are at the bottom of this page.
RAVE REVIEWS
“Don't stop doing what you do, you two are the perfect anti-shrinking agents.”
“Thank you both for sharing your wonderful energies with us and creating an inclusive authentic space once again.”
“You both f**king rock!!!! Stay fabulous xxxx”
“Such a fantastic day. I'm still buzzing!!!!”
“I’m still buzzing from Monday. I’m owning my Superpower and leaving my shitty memos at the door!”
MEET YOUR IRREVERENT BADASS HOSTS
Described as the lovechild of Brené Brown and P!nk, aged 37, Miraka (was Shelly Davies) walked away from her family’s five-generation commitment to conservative Christianity and started the exploratory period of her life, also known as “fucking shit up.” A people pleaser in recovery, she infiltrates organisations on the pretext of giving writing training and subverts teams to question the rules, while using her hard-won lessons in badassery to inspire you to know yourself, love yourself, find power, and have joy.
The Veuve Cliquot of the professional development world, with a bag of Bluebird chips on the side, Belinda is expert in the neuroscience of success but gives few fucks about corporate bluster. Growing up on a Hawkes Bay farm, she’s as comfortable sitting at a boardroom table as she is having tequila shots off the back of a ute at your local A&P show. She’s raised two amazing humans, taught Shelly to swear, has an intimate relationship with her boat, and lives to give mediocrity the bird.
ANOTHER RAVE REVIEW
“Thank you, an amazing day that expanded my perception and gave me a slew of new tools to banish shit and clear the path for great things! Much love to you and Shelly, hope that you are enjoying those well-earned beverages. 🥂🥂 xx ”
Got questions?
Want us to come to your town?
Got a friends group or community group or mum’s group or (any group!!) and you want us to come to you?
Want to talk to us about delivering Take Up Space in the workplace?
Fill out the form or get in touch with either of us!