Now it’s time for more.
All in a 9th-century Andalusian castle: three days (two nights) to strip away the noise, sharpen your message, and position yourself for the next chapter of your speaking career.
Scharpen your story
Clarify your pitch
Get booked
Why you’re here.
You don’t need another group workshop or online course.
You need a clear path to more gigs, the right gigs.
Maybe you’ve:
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Spoken a few times, but haven’t turned it into a steady flow of opportunities
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Outgrown your current pitch, keynote, or LinkedIn bio
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Been told you have a great story, but don’t know how to position it for bookings
You’re starting to feel that your message isn’t landing in the right rooms, and the right bookers can feel that too.
What you really need
Not more tactics. Not more noise.
You need a pause to think, realign, and redesign your speaker strategy with focus and confidence.
In this retreat, we’ll work together to:
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Clarify your positioning so event organisers instantly “get” you
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Shape a signature keynote that opens doors
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Create a booking strategy you can actually follow
No hype. No conference rooms.
Just deep conversation, creative work, and space to think in a calm, private setting with a 9th-century Andalusian castle as your base.
Room to walk, reflect, journal, and shape your next chapter with someone who listens deeply and challenges you to aim higher.
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The STAGE system™: what you’ll leave with
Everything is created for you with no templates, no generic advice.
Featured Speakers/ Activities/ Workshops
S-tory
Speaker Positioning
Your professional North Star: who you are, who you serve, and why it matters.
T-arget
Audience Fit Blueprint
A refined talk structure tailored to the rooms and events where you’ll have the biggest impact.
A-ssets
Booking Toolkit
A ready-to-use bio, short pitch, and outreach angles to open doors.
G-rowth
12-Month Booking Plan
Clear, step-by-step actions to land more of the right gigs.
E-xecution
Visibility Audit & Fix List
Align your online presence, style, and message so bookers instantly “get” you.
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Post-Retreat Coaching Call
A 45-minute session within 30 days to refine, troubleshoot, and keep your momentum going.
This isn't two days of back-to-back coaching. It's space. Structure. And clarity.
The Legacy Personal Brand™ Retreat isn’t an intensive boot camp or therapy marathon. It’s a creative and strategic reset: a quiet, custom-designed space to think deeply, speak freely, and see what’s next.
Across two days, we alternate focused 1-to-1 sessions with generous space to pause, reflect, and integrate. You’ll walk, write, sketch, and journal, not just talk. Day 1: arrival, walking and reflection, session on positioning; Day 2: messaging deep-dive, journaling and wrap.
You can also add an extra perspective from experts like Carlos Cantú (creative branding guide), for a fresh perspective on your message or visibility (optional).
By the end, you'll walk away with:
- A clarified legacy personal brand rooted in purpose
- Messaging that reflects your voice and future
- A bold, practical roadmap for visibility and impact
No group. No pressure. Just you, your vision, and space to shape it, with expert guidance and room to breathe.
Retreat Flow
Accomodation and meals are included.
Day 1 (Thursday) – Clarify Story & Target
- Pickup from Málaga (airport or hotel) & scenic drive to the castle
- Check-in & Lunch – local cuisine, light conversation
- Strategic Clarity Session – define your Speaker Positioning Map: who you are, who you serve, why it matters
- Nature Walk or Pool & Reflection Time – space to integrate insights
- Positioning & Narrative Deep-Dive – refine your story and align it to the right audiences
- Dinner & Relax – unstructured time to absorb the day’s work
Day 2 (Friday) – Shape Assets & Growth
- Breakfast & Relax – morning to breathe and reset
- Creative Integration – guided writing, mood board, or morning inspiration
- Keynote Blueprint Workshop – structure your talk for maximum impact with a clear audience fit
- Lunch & Downtime – enjoy nature or poolside reflection
- Booking Strategy Workshop – design your 12-month booking plan and outreach approach
- Refine Your Booking Toolkit – bio, pitch, and outreach angles ready to use
- Closing Session & Action Commitments – lock in your next steps and growth goals
- Dinner & Relax
Day 3 (Saturday) – Close Execution + Follow-up
- Breakfast & Relax – gentle start to the day
- Visibility Audit & Fix List – align your online presence with your refined speaker brand
- Wrap & Check-out – taxi back to Málaga (approx. €60)
- Post-Retreat Coaching Call – 45 minutes within 30 days to refine and maintain momentum
Is this for you?
Founding Retreats: Autumn-Winter 2025
Dates are flexible: we’ll co-create retreat timing to suit your calendar, starting in October 2025.
Only 2 pilot retreats left for 2025.
After these, the full program launches in 2026 at the regular rate.
If this feels right, apply now to reserve your space.
Solo rate
€1.590 / £1.390
(reg. €1.990 / £1.750)
✔ Two days of private 1-to-1 coaching: arrive Thursday at noon, depart Saturday before noon
✔ Stunning castle accommodation for 2 nights & Steven picks you up in Málaga
✔ All meals included (local, seasonal cuisine)
✘ Travel to Málaga & taxi back to the city (~€60) not included
+ One 45-minute follow-up call within 30 days
Duo rate (bring a speaker-friend)
€1.990 / £1.750
(reg. €2.490 / £2.150)
✔ Two days of private 1-to-1 coaching: arrive Thursday at noon, depart Saturday before noon
✔ Stunning castle accommodation for 2 nights & Steven picks you up in Málaga
✔ All meals included (local, seasonal cuisine)
✘ Travel to Málaga & taxi back to the city (~€60) not included
+ One 45-minute follow-up call within 30 days
Note on Pricing
All rates are exclusive of VAT.
Travel to Málaga and taxi or Uber from the retreat venue back to Málaga are not included (~€60).
Past Transformations
These are not reviews of the retreat (yet), but of the work and clarity that now powers it.
The first retreat testimonials will appear after Autumn 2025.
"Steven is a rare combination of intelligence, charisma, and effort. His creative thinking and storytelling abilities are exceptional."
Educational consultant.
Ellen A. Heinrich
"Steven is an open-minded strategist, with an in-depth knowledge of modern marketing techniques and understanding of how today's business works."
Communication trainer, keynote speaker, media & crisis expert, author.
Frank Van Oss
"Working with Steven as my mentor this past year has been a total game-changer."
Branding strategy leader. Former Twitter (X), Samsung, and Freepik.
Carlos Cantú
Get ready!
Hi, I’m Steven.
I live in Málaga with my wife, two kids, and our Spanish water dog, blending Belgian roots with Spanish rhythm.
For 25+ years, I’ve helped keynote speakers and thought leaders clarify their speaker skills and speaker business. I trained over 250 professionals.
What I’ve learned?
Clarity comes not from scaling up, but from slowing down.
Not from more noise, but from more meaning.
That’s what these retreats are for.
Follow me on LinkedIn for more.
The Setting
A quiet retreat in the Málaga nature.
Wide views. Local food. Time to breathe. We work in rhythm with you—mornings and afternoons—leaving space for rest, walks, and reflection. Sometimes at the table. Sometimes under the trees. Always with intention.
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Book Your Clarity Call
Only 2 pilot retreats left for 2025.
After these, the full program launches in 2026 at the regular rate.
If this feels right, apply now to reserve your space.
This isn’t a course. Or a seminar.
It’s a quiet, high-trust 1-to-1 retreat for speakers ready to realign how they show up.
That’s why we start with a 30-minute clarity call (confidential, no pressure).
We’ll explore:
- Where you are
- What’s shifting
- What's your goal
- Whether this retreat is the right space for you
- Dates that fit your schedule
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