WomanSpeak Foundation Course

14th-18th August 2025

Women of Australia – this one is for you.

Don’t miss this life-changing event. 

Have you ever wanted to experience the transformational practices, the community, and the expert guidance WomanSpeak can offer you - in one high-dosage, potent 3-day immersive experience? 

The next WomanSpeak Foundations Course will be held from 14-18th August 2025, at Mapleton (just under 2 hours north of Brisbane City), at the STUNNING Woody Grove retreat, situated on 21 acres of gardens and woodland with views to the sea.

Expansive vistas for the heart, mind and soul.

Have a glimpse into the experience of our last retreat…….

Are you ready:

-       To transform any fear or self-doubt about public speaking into ease and authentic confidence.

-       To deliver your message powerfully, purely and in a way that deeply moves and motivates your listeners

-      To find out what charisma really is and how to claim it for yourself

-      To clarify what you stand for and say it in a way that will captivate others  

This immersive will provide a safe container to lean into your communication edges, and be witnessed and celebrated by other women participants.

What are your edges and limits and new communication frontiers? 

Let’s find out.

Over 3 days – we will offer you practices and frameworks, and guidance to dive deep into:

- Your communication with yourself – what is that internal dialogue you have going on?

- What is your deeper wisdom and message that is nudging you to be expressed?

- How do you feel in the presence of others?

- How do you create your uniquely crafted message?

- How do you feel in the presence of others – when you are speaking spontaneously and in the moment?

- How do speak so that your message lands in any space of listening?

If this piques your interest – if you are feeling an inner nudge to be a part of our next 3 day intensive in Australia, SAY YES, and be a part of this incredible life-changing event. 

You won’t walk away the same person who entered the retreat 3 days prior. 

This experience will take you away from everyday life and transport you into a deeply nurturing and supportive environment to dive into your story, what you believe, what’s uniquely meaningful to you, and provide you with incredible immersive practice to hone your communication and speaking over 3 days.

// This is about you.

// You won’t leave the same person. 

// No small talk here. 

Get ready to laugh, cry, step into new versions of yourself - and connect deeply with like-minded women.

It’s a powerful three days, and you will use what you learn for the rest of your life.

I have women who have done this before with me, and are joining us again......

Spaces are limited. I am limiting this event to just 12 women – for a beautiful intimate space. We are already filling through word of mouth - so please get in quick to secure your spot.

Our days will include:

• movement and embodiment practices

• small and large group activities and lessons

• lots of opportunity for you to get up and speak. 

During the 90-minute lunch breaks, you’ll have time to work on your messaging on your own and in small groups.

Each day spans from 9am to 6pm and will cover these themes:

 Day 1 – 15th August– Creating safety in the body and Clarifying the situation

 Day 2 – 16th August - Owning the value of what you have to say and How to Write a Talk

 Day 3 – 17th August - Powerful storytelling and participant speeches

Note – a welcome blue lotus ceremony and meet and greet followed by a welcome dinner - is being organised for the evening before we start, 14th August. I would love for you to be a part of that – so you are ready on site to start the next day.

What have other women are saying:

“There are some events that create a BEFORE and an AFTER in your life. On the weekend I attended a “WomanSpeak 3-day Foundation Course” that was one of those - empowering women to speak up and tell the stories deep inside; be ‘seen’; and be ‘heard’. This is not just a public speaking skills course!
Chantal Roelofs is simply the most divine, caring and supportive facilitator; creating a safe space for us to be vulnerable, learn, and let go fully into the experience. The weekend was made all the sweeter by journeying with a diverse group of likeminded, amazing women. The laughter, the shaking and dancing, the stories, the positivity, the authenticity, the acceptance. Women supporting women" Louise Brookes, 2022

“The WomanSpeak Foundations course was an enriching and transformational experience for me. It was the perfect place to face my fear of public speaking. The space was held beautifully by Chantal and all the other amazing women. In this save and supportive environment I started my journey of uncovering, connecting and sharing a deeper purpose from within myself. The newfound friendships, the fun activities and the nourishing food contributed to an amazing experience!” Rosa Walsh, 2023

Logistics:

Accommodation will be in shared rooms on site (pay an additional fee for private use of a room – please talk to me to discuss), and this event will be fully catered by an incredibly gifted, intuitive, local private chef.

I invite you to arrange a chat with me (Chantal) if you would like to speak further if this is a good fit for you.

Bring a yoga mat to join me for some (optional!) yoga throughout your time (including Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga for integration of big days).

Investment In You:

$3333 (incl GST).

This payment includes 3 day intensive coursework, 4 nights shared accommodation and all meals.

Are you ready to secure your spot? Please contact me if you have any questions, or pay the $500 deposit to guarantee your place. Remainder of payment due by 15th July 2025. (note- payment plan available in advance – please ask Chantal if this would suit you).

Please read the retreat terms & conditions here.

Email me on chantal@chantalroelofs.com to organise a time to explore this opportunity further or contact me.

Meet Your Retreat Facilitator: Chantal Roelofs (Head of WomanSpeak Australia)

Meet Chantal Roelofs- a dynamic woman with a vision to bring greater feminine leadership to the world, by helping women tune into, own and shine their brilliance through their authentic voice, their unique heart resonance, and their unforgettable presence.

She is a WomanSpeak Circle Leader in Brisbane & Global Leader Trainer/ Coach supporting women with the art & soul of public speaking since 2016, and has trained over 200 women across the globe to start their own circles to support the women in their communities. Chantal regularly runs 1-3 day intensive retreats around public speaking for women, and has been leading her “WomanSpeak Circle” twice a month since November 2016.

Chantal Roelofs –is passionate about supporting people in crystallising, stepping up, and achieving their visions and dreams, and has made this a lifelong career pursuit across various disciplines, communities and individuals. Chantal has spent a life working out why “she feels so intensely” and has finally accepted that her superpowers exist in intuition and deep listening.

She is also a consultant to organisations in visioning, strategic planning, writing, research design and community engagement.

Chantal has a Masters in Meditation Teaching – and leads classes in mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, chanting, and a variety of ways to find balance and healing to the nervous system. Chantal is a yoga teacher offering community classes in Victoria Park in Brisbane, and is also currently enrolled in 1000hours of Yoga Therapy training with the Biomedical Institute for Yoga and Meditation.

 Chantal lives in Brisbane with her husband and two daughters. Starting the day with a meditation, followed by a hot cup of liquorice tea while watching the sunrise is her kind of thing. Whilst camping = even better. She enjoys working with a diverse range of clients in Australia and overseas and connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations through consulting work, and with the global reaching online world.

Chantal Roelofs is also in demand professional artist who paints tailor made healing mandalas (circular – sacred geometry) – tuned into people’s numerology, intentions, and personal energy systems.