LIGHTER Personal 1:1 - A Gentle Return to Presence
LIGHTER Personal – Presence under pressure for wild‑hearted humans
A six‑week 1:1 journey to reduce self‑monitoring, reclaim your bandwidth and speak, lead and live as yourself – without having to move to a cabin in the woods.
Download The LIGHTER Personal 1:1 Framework
For leaders, founders, creatives and professionals who are done performing and ready to feel at home in their own skin.
What you’re tired of
You sound competent but feel disconnected.
You’re praised for being “polished” while your real voice stays in the wings.
You can get through the talk, the meeting, the video, but it costs you more than anyone can see.
Underneath, there’s a quiet, constant strain:
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Second‑guessing what you just said
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Rehearsing conversations long after they’re over
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Shapeshifting your tone, language or identity just to fit in
That’s not “lack of confidence”. It’s self‑monitoring and it’s exhausting.
What we do in LIGHTER Personal
LIGHTER: Diffuse the Noise is a gentle, embodied framework for:
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Reducing the hidden cognitive load of self‑monitoring
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Regulating your nervous system in high‑visibility moments
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Releasing performative, over‑polished language
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Speaking without abandoning yourself
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Reclaiming bandwidth for clear thinking, honest communication and aliveness
You don’t have to sell everything and move to a remote cabin.
The same relief the people on New Lives in the Wild find in the forest can be found in your current life – in meetings, conversations, parenting, dating, leadership, and your own kitchen.
Who it’s for
LIGHTER Personal is for wild‑hearted humans who:
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Sound competent but feel split inside
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Are praised for polish but miss their own voice
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Are sensitive, bright and tired of shrinking or bracing
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Want visibility without self‑erasure
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Want to feel as relaxed in “big moments” as they do with a close friend
Leaders, founders, creatives, professionals – and anyone in their second act who is done performing an identity that was never required.
What you get – 6‑Week 1:1 Intensive
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6 focused 1:1 sessions (60–75 mins each, online)
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Custom exercises and presence practices tailored to your life and work
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Unlimited email support between sessions
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Access to LIGHTER resources and recordings as needed
Investment: £2,400 (payment plans: 3 × £800)
Small reassurance:
If you’re not sure it’s for you, you can book a short no‑pressure chat first.
The arc of the six weeks
We follow the LIGHTER Framework™ in a way that is bespoke to you, but the arc is intentional:
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Week 1 – Arriving (Locate the Load + Ground)
We slow everything down. You discover where your attention is consumed by monitoring – over‑preparing, adapting, second‑guessing – and learn to ground in what’s real so speaking stops feeling like something to survive. -
Week 2 – De‑programming the Inner Narrator (Interrupt)
The quiet inner voice becomes clear: “Don’t get it wrong. Don’t be too much.”
We don’t fight it with positivity. We gently interrupt the pattern so it loosens its grip. -
Week 3 – Voice & Body (Ground + Hear)
We work with breath, posture, pacing and tone.
You practise speaking without constant checking, pausing without apologising, letting your voice land without proving. -
Week 4 – Story & Meaning (Talk Without Armour)
You explore what you actually want to say when you’re not trying to impress or protect. You begin to speak from meaning, not impression management. -
Week 5 – The Laboratory (Real‑life moments)
We bring presence into real contexts: meetings, talks, Zooms, on camera, hard conversations. The aim isn’t “perfect”; it’s staying with yourself while being seen. -
Week 6 – Integration (Expand Awareness + Reclaim Bandwidth)
You leave knowing how to come back to presence under pressure, how to spot when performance is taking over, and how to trust your voice without rehearsing your humanity.
You don’t become louder. You become more believable.
What changes
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Clarity without overthinking
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Authority without armour
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Visibility without self‑erasure
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Speaking that feels as natural as with someone who loves you
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A deep sense of relief: less split, more whole
You don’t need more confidence.
You need your mind back.
A Note on Scope This work is not therapy. It does not diagnose or pathologise. It gently removes the pressure to perform an identity that was never required.
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FAQ
Is this for people who are terrified of public speaking?
Yes, and also for people who are competent but disconnected. Fear is often a sign of self-protection, not inability.
Will this help with speaking on video or to camera?
Yes. Many clients come specifically because video feels exposing. We work with presence so speaking to camera feels conversational, not performative.
Do I have to share personal stories?
No. Nothing is forced. Authenticity is about truth, not exposure.
Is this therapy?
No. This is coaching rooted in embodiment and presence. While it can feel deeply relieving, it is not clinical work.
Will I still sound professional?
Yes, but more believable. Presence enhances credibility; it doesn’t diminish it.
Is this suitable for corporate leaders?
Very much so. This work supports leadership presence, clarity, and trust.
What if I don’t know what I want to say yet?
That’s fine. We begin with listening, not content.
Do I need acting experience?
Not at all. Any actor training, if necessary, is used to remove performance, not add it.
Testimonials
"To Ingrid Marsh, thank you for reminding me that I have a voice. Your support enabled me to build up my own power that was already inside of me, but had been neglected. Thank you for everything you do for women."
Dr. Andrea Jiménez
Ingrid is fire!! Innovative, Engaging, Raw.
Lanre Atijosan - Entrepreneur
"I always looked forward to Ingrid's workshops - Ingrid is present and got us to be present and show up for ourselves. The workshops were fun, and there was a lot of learning and transformation in the room. Ingrid's style of delivery as a trainer is powerful - she is an honest and vulnerable communicator in sharing her own journey. Ingrid is knowledgeable and sensitive, and her infectious laughter helped us to navigate our own journey. If you want to be challenged and stretched, Ingrid is the person to facilitate your growth and inspire change."
Andrea - attendee from workshop for The Abbey Centre
"Ingrid Marsh is a remarkable coach, taking you to places that you could never imagine you could."
Christina Georgalla, Career Coach
Ingrid embodies the rarely seen professionalism and subject matter expertise. Complete openness and an infectious energy. She had our team totally hooked from the first second and everyone came away buzzing. Truly empowering and I would recommend to anyone.
Georgie Hazel - The Eleven Start Up
Really Good Session, What a Legend.
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Jessica Ajayi, Event Organiser - Get Supply Ready.
“Ingrid Marsh is a fantastic public speaker!”
Ingrid is fire!! Innovative, Engaging, Raw.”
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— Sara Stafford-Williams
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