We help leaders communicate with influence so they can get what they want at work and in life.

Modern leadership is a communication challenge.

You can be the smartest person in the room—but if you can’t inspire action, navigate tough conversations, or speak up in a way that lands, your impact stays limited.

Most people (especially women and underestimated professionals) were never taught how to communicate with influence in high-stakes environments.

The result?

  • They're interrupted or dismissed in meetings.

  • They're unsure how to ask for what they need.

  • They play small, stay silent, or burn out trying to prove themselves.

We're here to change that.

Through workshops, speaking, and content, we help individuals and organizations build the skill that makes everything else easier: influence. Our programs are trusted by Fortune 100 companies, leading universities, and over 60,000 professionals who want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

Because when you know how to communicate with influence, you…
✔ Get buy-in faster
✔ Build trust and credibility
✔ Advocate for yourself and your ideas
✔ Navigate career-defining moments with ease
✔ Make leadership more human—and more effective

Ready to start?

Here's what our customers have said:

  • "The course was easy-to-follow, allowed me to go at my own pace and was backed with research, facts and proof that appealed to my scientific background. As I was applying what I was learning, things started to manifest themselves surprisingly in the actual role that I'm in. I'm grateful for your work to exist in the world!"

    Sihem Hamoudi, physicist

  • "This course helped me crystalize what I wanted in my next career move, and within a few weeks I found, applied, interviewed, and landed my dream job! This was the spark I needed to finally go after what I wanted. So, THANK YOU for doing what you do.”

    Lindsey Manning, DEI marketing manager

  • "Pivot Your Career helped me to clarify what I wanted and what I was worth in the market for my experience and skills, and be persistent in advocating for myself. As a result, I shifted 90% of my role to the type of work I actually want to be doing, expanded my staff support, received an $18k raise plus bonus, and an elevated title.”

    Sarah Hardison, senior project manager

  • "This course helped me address a challenge that I couldn't find a solution for anywhere else: confidence in my communication. It has given me the tools to practice showing up as my best self. My supervisor has been responding really well to the shift. I can't wait to see how this translates into new career opportunities.”

    Melissa Burel, metadata cataloguing librarian

  • “The Communicate Your Worth course helped me really crystallize my message so I’m able to bring my best energy to big discussions and important meetings. The overall experience encouraged me via weekly milestones to prioritize my personal development and further refine my presence as a leader.”

    Maria Aiello Burdsall, VP of information services

Hi, I’m Colleen Bordeaux.

I’m a leadership and communications expert who believes your words are your most powerful career asset.

I spent 12+ years at Deloitte Consulting helping Fortune 100 leaders navigate change—and built a multimillion-dollar business within the firm by mastering the skill I now teach: influence.

On the side of my consulting career, I grew a blog no one read into a platform that now reaches millions, and built a leadership development company that has helped 60,000+ professionals communicate more powerfully, advocate for what they want, and lead with impact.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, leading a team, or trying to make your voice heard—I’m here to help you build the communication skills that unlock your next level.