The Collective:

Group Coaching for Leadership Presence

Join a confidential space where technical and empathetic leaders build authentic communication skills together.

Stop over-thinking.

Start leading.

Does this sound like you?

  • You know your expertise, but something holds you back from expressing it fully

  • You're working hard to improve your communication, but constant self-monitoring is exhausting

  • You want to speak with more natural authority in daily leadership moments

Speaking anxiety often feels isolating, but you're not alone.

The Collective Experience

Twice monthly, you'll join other leaders to:

  • Practice articulating ideas with clarity and confidence

  • Get personalized feedback on your natural communication style

  • Build presence for meetings, presentations, and critical conversations

  • Transform overthinking into authentic leadership presence

Why The Collective Works

The Collective provides a supportive, confidential space to:

  • Learn practical tools that work with your natural style

  • Build genuine confidence through comfort, not force

  • Get real-time feedback in a psychologically safe environment

  • Connect with other leaders who understand the journey

How it works

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Apply here to be considered for membership in Collective—spots are limited to ensure everyone gets coaching in each class.

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If you’re accepted, you’ll pay monthly on a sliding scale and can choose two classes per month, based on your schedule and availability.

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Each time you come, you’ll get personalized coaching in an intimate space. You are also always welcome to just watch.

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Collective membership requires that you purchase the PresentVoices course (sold separately) so you can learn tools at your own pace.

Membership Options

  • Scholarship

    For anyone who requires a scholarship to join. This option is reserved for those with limited financial resources whose participation would cause significant strain at the standard rate.

    $99/month

  • Standard

    For those with sufficient funds to pay market value and fit this monthly expense into your current budget without financial constraints.

    $149/month

  • Supporter

    For those with the financial ability to be in the membership and support others in their journey with a % of your monthly membership contributing to the scholarship fund.

    $199/month

  • Pay-What-You-Wish

    I reserve limited pay-what-you-wish spots, with priority given to historically underheard voices and those working for social justice. Apply today to apply for a spot.

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Speak with authority (while being yourself)

Collective membership requires purchase of the PresentVoices course to learn tools at your own pace.

Want to witness this work for free?

I host free group coaching classes that are open to the public—join us to practice in a group and you can even enter your name to be chosen for a live coaching spot.

What You'll Learn:

  • Practical nervous system regulation techniques

  • Strategic storytelling frameworks

  • Systems thinking approaches for clear communication

  • Personalized tools for your specific challenges

“Through this work and the Collective, I found myself feeling more comfortable and confident in situations that used to intimidate me.”

— Healthcare Executive & Physician

When You Come:

  • You are always in charge of how you participate

  • You don’t have to prepare anything—I’ll guide you and meet you where you are

  • Class sizes are limited to make sure everyone gets time for personalized coaching

What’s included?

Find upcoming class times on the calendar to the right. Your monthly membership includes:

  • Members can choose two 90-minute classes per month—class sizes are limited to ensure everyone has a chance to get coaching.

  • Each class is divided equally among participants. You will get a coaching block each time you come to tackle a challenge or get personalized feedback in real time.

  • In Collective, we handcraft frameworks based on your weekly meetings and goals.

  • Being in community with other leaders doing this work helps you integrate tools faster and validates your experience.

Reconnect with your voice

My philosophy is simple: confidence comes from comfort.

I'll help you transform anxiety-driven habits into authentic presence, so you can lead with both authority and empathy in your most challenging moments. We clear the path to authentic, powerful communication through three key areas:

connect

Presence over perfection

Learn tools to transform overthinking into focus so you can speak confidently on your feet in meetings, presentations, and critical conversations.

comfort

Evidence-based confidence

Build genuine confidence using neuroscience-backed techniques that reduce anxiety and enhance presence. When you're comfortable, your natural confidence emerges.

clarity

Clear under pressure

Develop frameworks that work with your natural style, so you can articulate ideas clearly when stakes are high. Create structure in spontaneous moments without over-preparing.

Testimonials

  • "PresentVoices group sessions helped me find the spark of confidence that I needed to embrace my speaking style."

    — Mina Whangbo, Attorney

  • "Working with Lee was transformative. They helped me acknowledge the deeper issues underneath my speaking anxiety while also offering easy and actionable tips to speak with more confidence and clarity."

    — Susanna Maffeo, Product Manager

  • "I appreciate your ability to customize each attendee's tool kit on the fly and knowing which tools I should focus on first has been helpful in allowing me to continuously improve without the pressure of implementing them all at once. Attending the group collective sessions was very helpful as I could find similar challenges in everyone's experiences and learned from their practice as well."

    — Sandy Houck, Director of Engineering

  • "Through this work and the collective, I found myself feeling more comfortable and confident in situations that used to intimidate me.  I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their speaking skills and take their career to the next level.”

    — Dr. Ann Teng, Chief Wellness Officer

  • "I learned to let go of those values and practices of patriarchy and white supremacy that make me feel less significant and less worthy to be heard."

    — Toya Northington, Artist & Activist

  • "Lee helped me understand how communication style can often overshadow content, and provided practical, personalized tips around how to make a message more impactful with an audience."

    — Lindsey Eden Turner, Senior Design Director at IDEO

  • "Within just a few weeks, my speaking nerves dramatically diminished and I felt more confident presenting to clients and speaking off the cuff."

    — Alex Honeysett, CEO

  • "After working with Lee, so many doors and opportunities opened up for me. I wish I could go back and tell my younger self to jump on the chance to work with them earlier."

    — Medical Executive

  • "They help you be more of yourself when speaking, not less. And, they give you brilliant tools to do so. One session with Lee will change how you show up and speak to any room."

    — Christina Ferguson, Founder and Chief Storyteller, Parable

  • "Group coaching has given me more confidence in my speaking and improved my on-screen presence. It felt like a supportive and safe space where everyone was learning together and cheering one another on."

    — Alex Hurworth, UX leader

  • "PresentVoices group coaching classes are the perfect stepping stone — a safe place to practice all of the tips and tricks I learn with Lee in front of an audience, without worrying about being judged."

    — Haley, Product Manager

Got questions?

  • The Collective is a group coaching membership designed to help you practice articulating yourself in a supportive space. You'll join other leaders twice monthly for live sessions where you'll receive personalized feedback and practical tools to speak with more authority.

  • Each month includes two live group coaching sessions on Zoom. Sessions are 90-minutes and class size is limited to ensure everyone has time to practice and get personalized feedback. You'll have opportunities to work on your specific communication challenges in a confidential, supportive environment.

  • The Collective brings together leaders across industries who share a desire to speak up and be heard in a clear and compassionate way. Past participants have included technical leaders, executives, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs.

  • Yes, to be a member in Collective you have to either purchase the PresentVoices course which is $99 or be a past PresentVoices client.

  • No. We focus on everyday leadership moments—from running meetings to having difficult conversations. The emphasis is on helping you find your authentic voice and speak with natural authority, not on following rigid presentation rules.

  • Yes, members commit to the following community agreements:

    • We listen with curiosity and respect and make space for voices who have less power and privilege

    • We are committed to anti-racism and gender diversity and to centering those most impacted by oppression and marginalization

    • We work to prioritize our own comfort and physical needs rather than how we’re perceived (feel free to eat, leave your camera off, go to the bathroom, bring your kids, etc.)

    • We promise to keep everything shared in the Collective confidential

    • We strive for presence over perfection

  • Groups are intentionally kept small to ensure everyone receives personalized attention and has opportunities to practice. You'll have space to work on your specific challenges while learning from others' experiences.

  • You can pause your membership at anytime. If there’s a month where you will only be able to attend one session, you could make it up the next month.

  • Yes. Everything shared in our spaces remains strictly confidential. You're welcome to change your Zoom name or omit identifying information to make yourself as comfortable as possible.

  • Past participants report:

    • 94.3% improved speaking confidence

    • 92.5% improved meeting participation

    • 87.3% reduction in speaking anxiety

    However, the most meaningful results are often in daily moments: feeling more confident in meetings, expressing ideas with clarity, and leading with natural authority.

  • Classes happen at various times per month and classes are added based on the size of Collective. Click here for upcoming class times.

“Collective offers a consistent avenue to amplify your authentic voice, bolstering confidence in yourself and your expression.”

— Dr. Bobbi Snowden President, InVested in You Incorporated

Together, we transform how you communicate in daily leadership moments—from important meetings to critical conversations—so you can speak with both power and presence while being fully yourself.

Your voice—amplified

Ready to transform your leadership presence? Apply today to secure your spot in The Collective and liberate your voice.

Watch my free micro-course

Feeling exhausted from over-preparing and over-explaining? In this free micro-course, you'll learn practical tools to build genuine confidence through comfort.

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