Speak with Strength - Live with Rae Lyon (Via Zoom)

Struggling to speak up at work? Feel overwhelmed during hard conversations? Not sure how to advocate for yourself without sounding nervous or emotional?

Speak with Strength is a practical, skills-based communication workshop designed for women who want to build confidence, communicate with clarity, and navigate challenging conversations both at work and at home.

This live virtual session helps participants strengthen essential professional communication skills needed for today’s workplace, including emotional regulation during stress, self-advocacy, boundary-setting, and confident verbal expression.

This training is especially helpful for women returning to work after career gaps, transitioning into new roles, preparing for interviews, or rebuilding workplace confidence.

Participants leave with immediate tools they can use to improve job conversations, workplace interactions, home communication, and professional self-presentation.

What You Will Learn

In this workshop, participants will gain:

• Strategies to speak clearly and confidently without overexplaining or apologizing
• Tools to manage anxiety and emotional reactions during difficult workplace conversations
• Techniques for setting boundaries respectfully and professionally
• Skills for self-advocacy in interviews, team meetings, and day-to-day communication
• Methods to stay calm, grounded, and focused under stress
  Confidence-building exercises to improve communication at work and at home

Who Should Attend:

• This session is designed specifically to support: Women re-entering the workforce after time away

No public speaking or communication training background is needed. The workshop is beginner-friendly, supportive, and practical.

• Job seekers preparing for interviews
• Career changers transitioning into new industries
• Individuals rebuilding confidence or navigating workplace anxiety
• Participants interested in improving interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence
  
  Rae Lyons brings a supportive, real-world approach to teaching communication skills, helping women develop clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience in both professional and personal settings.
  Lyon Coaching Group, founded by Rae Lyon, brings an incredible 30+ years of experience in management, leadership, coaching and training across a diverse range of industries, including banking, education, finance, government, human resources, insurance, law enforcement, and manufacturing. Rae’s career is a testament to her passion for empowering individuals and organizations to thrive.For over 18 years, Rae served as the associate director of the University of Missouri’s Missouri Training Institute, where she designed and delivered engaging, research-based training programs in supervision, management, and leadership to organizations across the state and beyond. She was also co-host of The Weekly Workplace, a top-ranked podcast in Missouri. Before that, she spent 7 years inspiring students as a high school teacher and a decade leading teams as a banking center vice president.As an ICF-certified coach, Rae holds certifications in Gallup’s CliftonStrengths, Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0), and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), bringing a wealth of tools to every coaching and training session. She enjoys volunteering her time and expertise to The Honor Foundation and Women’s Employment Network. Whether working with individuals or groups, Lyon Coaching Group is committed to sparking growth, unlocking potential, and driving meaningful change with energy and expertise.