Where thought leaders
unlock
their biggest ideas

When you become the go-to for your topic, the opportunities come to you.

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Behind every sought-after
thought leader,
is a big idea.

Lots of people land on this page because speaking isn't working as hard for them as it should be.

Some are in-demand but have hit a ceiling. Others are getting booked but seeing no return. Most are grinding just trying to land opportunities in the first place. Exhausting, isn't it?

Contrary to what everyone tells you:

The ones who actually break through? They don't get there by building a signature talk around their story, getting on bureaus books or pitching to anyone who will listen.

Your story might get you noticed, but it's your ideas that get you booked.

While everyone else is being dragged into a sea of noise by algorithms and LLMs, there is a small group of outliers doing something different. They teach us, challenge us, inspire us - we could listen to them all day.

Why? They lead with their ideas, rather than themselves.

Their thought leadership deepens our understanding of the world. It's magnetic, and it's why opportunities come to them, not the other way round.

And those opportunities? They don't happen by accident.

The best ones get shared through word of mouth and recommendation - which means who you surround yourself with matters as much as what you have to say.

MicDrop is a community where both happen. A place to develop the ideas that open doors your story never could, alongside people you'll create and collaborate with - leading to opportunities you'd never find alone.

That's our unfair advantage.

Ideas matter. But so do the people
you surround yourself with...

You want more speaking opportunities. Real ones. The kind that matter.

So you're doing what everyone says you should: crafting your signature talk, pitching event organisers, adding "Keynotes and Workshops" to your LinkedIn headline.

But there's no flood of inbound, a trickle at best.

You're stuck in this frustrating middle ground - qualified enough, but not sought-after enough to get invited to speak in the rooms that matter. Exhausting, isn't it?

You've probably noticed there's a group of outliers, some no more qualified than you, who seem to attract all the opportunities.

Why? Because their ideas land.

They make us see their subject differently. Not through their story or their credentials, but through how they think.

Every time the topic comes up, it's their name that follows. That's how this game works - you can't get far without being surrounded by the right people.

That's why MicDrop exists.

What's inside MicDrop? 👇

A Community that Cares

Grow with 150 members who show up and support each other.

Weekly Live Events

Join weekly sessions to learn and ask questions.

Small Group Masterminds

Get hand-matched with 4-6 members at your stage.

Real Speaking Opportunities

The kind that get shared behind closed doors.

A Complete Knowledge Base

Training pathways, courses, templates and guided support.

1:1 Mentorship from Alex

Inside the community and during 2x monthly office hours

What becomes possible:

👥 Find Your Market

Contrary to what the gurus tell you, following your passion isn't how you become sought after. Building your message around problems your audience actually needs solving is.

Speaker Market Fit is about having the right message for the right audience at the right time.

We'll guide you through the whole process. Hot seats to test your positioning. Feedback from members who've been there. AI tools to speed it up. You'll know you've found it when the right enquiries start coming in.

🎯 Nail Your Positioning

When you close the credibility gap, everything starts to get easier. Your ideas travel further and land with more weight. People start to recommend you.

You become a safe bet to book.

That's where Ari comes in - your personal AI speaking assistant. In a 15-minute chat, she'll build your deep speaker profile to capture your positioning, expertise and voice. Then she's on hand to create speaker bios, podcast briefs, session proposals, and talk outlines. Fast, sharp, ready to send.

⚡️ Become a 1% communicator

We're a voice-first community, but what unites us isn't the medium - it's the pursuit of clarity and resonance so your ideas actually land.

Ideas don't get sharper in private. Thought leadership gets built in public. Social posts. Newsletters. Podcasts. Books. Videos. Each requires different skills, but the same outcome: ideas that strike a chord.

Monthly sessions to hone your voice and develop your ideas. Platform specific meet ups to share what's working and what's not. Most ideas get lost in the noise, we're here to make sure yours don't.

🧲 Attract Opportunities

We don't do cold calling. Building a personal brand isn't about self-promotion, it's about idea promotion. Approach it this way and the opportunities come to you.

We believe in visibility that compounds. Online and offline. So that when your topic comes up, it's your name that follows.

This goes way beyond landing talks or getting paid to speak. When you become the go-to, the doors really open. Dream clients. Advisory roles. Writing books. Board positions.

💰 Stop Undercharging

When you run your own business, price becomes personal.
"Am I worth this?" "Will they think I'm greedy?" "What if they say no?" It's normal to second-guess and accept offers that feel safer than nothing.

But speaking fees aren't about you. They're about your reputation, who's in the room, and the value you're delivering.

Ask the community before you quote. We talk money all the time. With millions of pounds of data between us and a proven sales process, we'll challenge you when you're undercharging and back you when you need to hold firm. No more leaving money on the table.

Most try to navigate this alone.

You don't have to!

NEW: Speak on REAL Stages in 2026

We're hosting our own event at SXSW London - where members will be exploring and challenging the ideas shaping tomorrow.

Ideas Fest invited us to curate The Think Tank Stage - two days for our members to share thought leadership worth discovering.

Plus our own intimate events - we don't meet often, but when we do we make it count. An evening of short talks followed by curated suppers.

All professionally filmed and photographed, so your big ideas spread!

So how does MicDrop actually work? ⚙️

1. Design your speaker system

We start with the foundations - getting your messaging, positioning and enquiry system in place. The strategic work that turns your thought leadership into real opportunities.

Once your foundations are set (this alone separates you from the pack), everything you do will start to compound.

Your Speaker Snapshot Score will show you where you are across these 12 skills:

✔️ Clarity - Finding Speaker Market Fit

✔️ Credibility - Building proof that makes you bookable

✔️ Demand - Attracting the right opportunities

✔️ Deliver - Landing your ideas with impact

Think of it as a personalised roadmap.

It helps you decide where to focus, what sessions to attend, which members to spar with. We have resources, tools and templates for every skill - there when you need them.

2. Surround yourself with people who just get it

Your journey begins with our new member welcome party. It's the moment where speaking stops being a solo game and starts being a community one. You'll:

✔️ Meet new members

✔️ Get onboarded

✔️ Take your first step

You'll come away safe in the knowledge you're with your people - the kind who've got your back and will challenge and champion you in the best possible way.

There are opportunities to connect with members every single week, from breakouts during our virtual events programme to curated masterminds and supper clubs.

One conversation can change everything.

One introduction. One recommendation. One door opened. That's the power of being around generous people who get what you're trying to do.

We support our members with...

Mentorship from Alex 🚀

Because you don’t need another playbook. You need someone outside your head to spot what you can’t. We deliberately cap the number of members so we can provide an exceptional level of support.

Speaking ops 🤫

Imagine 150+ members keeping an ear to the ground for speaking opportunities. That's how we hear about the kind of speaking opportunities that most people never do.

From industry-renowned events like TEDx, SXSW and Davos, to private internal events at some of the world's biggest companies. When something comes up, we share it.


Shared accountability 📈

Take part in quarterly challenges to fast-track your growth. From focused sprints on nailing your message and improving your storytelling, to landing more gigs and increasing your fees, you won't be doing it alone.

You'll be surrounded by others on the same journey; taking action, cheering you on and sharing wins every step of the way.

Real support 🫶

When you need it most. Not sure what to charge, how to pitch, or just need a gut check - you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Our hub is a safe space for members to ask real questions and get honest, helpful answers.

No fluff, no judgement - just people who’ve been there, sharing what works.

Member Meet-ups 🫶

We don't meet up in person often, but when we do we make it count. The usual format? An evening of short talks followed by small, curated dinners at local restaurants in London.

For some, an opportunity to get filmed speaking, for others an opportunity to be inspired and connect in real life with people who just get it.

Everything you need ⚡️

...to take action in your own time. Inside our knowledge base you'll find a library of tools, resources and templates whenever you need them.

Work with an AI coach to design your next talk or workshop, get access to templates, proven scripts and £750+ worth of on-demand courses.

Meet some of our members;
carefully vetted for
high impact.


MicDrop isn't a community that people can join at any time.

Why? Because we've built something rather wonderful and we want to do everything we can to preserve it. So rather than growth at all costs, we're really intentional about who we let in.

We want to invest as much time and care in our members as possible, which is why we hand-select members on a rolling basis based on alignment - your expertise, your goals and what you'll bring to the group.

Here's a taster of the people you'll be alongside:

Alex Knight

Founder, STEMAZING, Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor

Dhiraj Mukherjee

Co-Founder, Shazam

Sophie Mather

Material Futurist, Earthshot Expert Advisor

Jimmy McLoughlin

Founder, Jimmy's Jobs, Advisor, King's Awards for Enterprise

Ben Keene

Founder, Rebel Book Club | Raaise

Anita Cleare

Founder and Author, The Positive Parenting Project

Christian Tooley

Founder of I³ Investing

Mira Magecha

Founder, Trust Lab

Athena Peppes

Co-Founder, Space Signals and Beacon Thought Leadership

Mostyn Wilson

Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach

Jess Meredith

Co-Founder, Differing Minds

Mark Leruste

Founder, StoryCast,
Author of Glow in the Dark

Meet Alex, your mentor 👋

Meet Alex... ▶

I've spent the last decade helping leaders unlock the true potential of their ideas. I've been a start-up COO, the curator of TEDxClapham, and now advise Founders of some of the world's fastest-growing start-ups and scale-ups.

I've seen firsthand what can happen when ideas land. The talks I've worked on have gone on to change government legislation, sparked movements, go viral, and helped raise over £300m in funding.

I share this because it gives me a rather unique lens on what it really takes to communicate big ideas. I have a business mind, a deep understanding of audience psychology and have seen first-hand how the right message, delivered to the right audience at the right time can change everything.

Members get direct access to me and the same kind of support that my coaching clients get but at a fraction of the cost.

And I can't wait to give it, because when all is said and done, I'm on the very same journey as you!

What members are saying...

What you can expect as a member

Real support 🫶

When you need it most. Not sure what to charge, how to pitch, or just need a gut check - you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Our hub is a safe space for members to ask real questions and get honest, helpful answers.

Exclusive Speaking ops 🤫

Imagine 150+ members keeping an ear to the ground for speaking opportunities. That's how we hear about the kind of speaking opportunities that most people never do. From industry-renowned events like TEDx, SXSW and Davos, to private internal events at some of the world's biggest companies. When something comes up, we share it.

Mentorship from me 🚀

Because you don’t need another playbook. You need someone outside your head to spot what you can’t. We deliberately cap the number of members so we can provide an exceptional level of support.


Shared accountability 📈

Take part in quarterly challenges to fast-track your growth. From focused sprints on nailing your message and improving your storytelling, to landing more gigs and increasing your fees, you won't be doing it alone. You'll be surrounded by others on the same journey; taking action, cheering you on and sharing wins every step of the way.

In Person Meet-ups 🫶

We don't meet up in person often, but when we do we make it count. The usual format? An evening of short talks followed by small, curated dinners at local restaurants in London.

For some, an opportunity to get filmed speaking, for others an opportunity to be inspired and connect in real life with people who just get it.

Everything you need ⚡️

...to take action in your own time. Inside our knowledge base you'll find a library of tools, resources and templates whenever you need them.

Work with an AI coach to design your next talk or workshop, get access to templates, proven scripts and £750+ worth of on-demand courses.

"What if I don't have enough time?" ⏳

MicDrop isn't a course, it's a community, which means there is no such thing as falling behind.

We get it - everyone in MicDrop is busy, and time is precious.

MicDrop is here to support you, not add to your workload.

For some of our members, that means coming to a couple of live sessions a month. For others, they dip in and out as and when they need.

Many of our members have 5x'd their return in one conversation.

My focus is on providing you with a few game-changing insights throughout the year to make your membership pay for itself and more.

Ready to apply?

12 months of 121 coaching? £15k
My 12-week Thought Leadership Accelerator?
£5k

MicDrop membership? £1,997/year

Join us in March

£1997 + vat/year

✔️ AI tools and assistants (worth £497)
✔️ Courses and resources (worth £997)
✔️ Weekly virtual sessions
✔️ Fortnightly office hours with Alex
✔️ Masterminds and Sprints
✔️ Invites to all in-person events and supper clubs
✔️ Exclusive Speaking opportunities
✔️ Ask unlimited questions

Apply to Join MicDrop →

Update: We're down to our final 4 places.

Ready to apply?

12 months of 121 coaching? £18k
My 12-week Thought Leadership Accelerator?
£5k

Annual MicDrop membership? £1,997

Join us in February

Tools + On-Demand Support

✔️ AI tools and assistants (worth £497)
✔️ On-demand courses (worth £997)

Live Experiences

✔️ Weekly virtual sessions
✔️ Fortnightly office hours with Alex
✔️ Masterminds and Take Action Sprints
✔️ Invites to all in-person events and supper clubs
✔️ Exclusive Speaking opportunities

Community

✔️ Ask unlimited questions
✔️ Curated WhatsApp support groups
✔️ Member masterminds and accountability groups

Apply to Become a Member →

February 2026: Only 10 places left

Questions I'd ask 🤔

MicDrop Q&A

If there's one thing that unites all of our members it's the belief that there is a fundamental difference between thought leadership and self-promotion.

Thought leadership is the promotion of ideas. It's 'look at this,' not 'look at me.' It's about putting your subject first, challenging conventional wisdom and having a clear point of view. Our members are the kind of people who don't want to sound like everyone else; and they're outliers because of it.

We're voice first, but medium agnostic. Whether you're communicating on stages, podcasts, newsletters, social or video, what matters is the active pursuit of clarity and resonance so your ideas actually land.

Our members are solopreneurs building portfolio careers, senior leaders at world-renowned organisations and entrepreneurs. Some are already established voices in their field, others are in that messy, often painful process of finding their voice and where it fits.

In short, if you want to become sought-after for your ideas, you'll fit right in.

Communities are different to courses or coaching programmes.

Courses are rigid. They have a start and finish. A clear curriculum. Everyone moves through the same steps, in the same order towards the same outcome.

Communities are alive. They shift with the people in them. They respond to what's happening in the world and evolve with you. MicDrop is a community, not a course.

The moment you sign up, you get instant access to our entire knowledge base - including on-demand courses, AI tools, templates and resources. You can explore these in your own time, even before your membership officially begins.

On your first official day, you'll be invited to a new member welcome party so you can meet other members and get orientated. From that point, you'll have complete access to everything our membership offers. You'll be able to ask questions in the hub, access our live speaking opportunities, join relevant WhatsApp groups and see which upcoming sessions you'd like to attend.

You can also opt into deeper experiences like masterminds and take action sprints that happen throughout the year.

From there, you engage in the way that suits you.

MicDrop is not about how much time you spend inside the community. It is about the actions you take outside of it.

Most members use MicDrop as a support system they tap into when they need guidance, momentum or accountability. If you ask for help when you need it, you can't go too far wrong.

You'll get regular, direct support from Alex, but MicDrop is not built around private 1-1 access.

Alex is extremely involved in supporting the community, but MicDrop is not built around private 121 access. He hosts live sessions (including workshops and office hours) and is there to answer your questions and offer guidance and feedback in the hub.

And importantly, you are not only learning from Alex. Across the community, our members bring hundreds of years of combined experience in speaking, leadership, business and thought leadership. Many of the questions you have will be best answered by people who have been exactly where you are now, which is why the community is such a powerful accelerant to your progress.

You will never be short of support, insight or guidance.

Annual membership is £1997 + VAT and we don't offer payment plans.

It takes time to build meaningful relationships and our community is for people who are at least committed to developing their thought leadership for the next 12 months. If joining is going to put pressure on your finances, we encourage you to hold off for now and apply when it feels more manageable.

We believe there are two ways to land speaking opportunities. You can chase them or be chosen. We've spent years researching how the most sought-after thought leaders land their speaking opportunities and the answer is always the same… When someone needs a speaker, the first thing they do is ask their network. This is why the best speaking opportunities never go public. Everything we do inside the community is about helping you become the person that people recommend - so that when those conversations happen behind closed doors, your name is the one that comes up.

Yes. We offer a full refund within 14 days of gaining full access to the hub, excluding any bank processing fees.

It is important to us that every member feels they are getting value from being part of the community.