Coaches
Every cohort has a lead coach and an assistant coach. Everyone below works under a written agreement covering confidentiality, recording and referral.
Founder & Lead Coach
Taught public speaking and business communication at a Twin Cities community college for nine years, then led presentation workshops for operations and finance teams. M.A. in Communication Studies. Leads every Speak Steady showcase week.
Cohort Coach
Eight years designing and facilitating workshops for clinical and operations teams at a regional healthcare system. Completed coach training through an ICF-accredited program. Runs the early-morning Clear in the Room cohorts.
Program & Community Manager
Previously coordinated continuing-education programs at a Minneapolis nonprofit. Handles schedules, accommodations, the cohort community and refunds — usually the first reply you'll get.
Teams Partnerships Lead
Ten years in learning & development partnerships. Scopes private team cohorts and handles invoices, W-9s, NDAs and procurement forms so your L&D team doesn't have to chase anyone.
Coach standards
These standards are part of every coach agreement.