We help leaders and teams communicate with influence, so they get better outcomes.

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Work today is louder, faster, and more complex than ever.

Leaders are expected to influence without authority, communicate clearly in ambiguity, and align teams across competing priorities.

Most don’t have the tools to do it well.

So what happens?

Good ideas don’t land. Decisions stall. Trust breaks down. High performers burn out.

Hi! I’m Colleen Bordeaux.

You don’t need more leadership theory. You need better ways to communicate.

I’m Colleen Bordeaux—former Deloitte leader, founder of Growth, Inc.

I’ve helped organizations of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 100—grow leaders people actually listen to.

My work reaches millions of leaders each month.

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We’ve helped leaders across industries:

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How it works:

  1. Schedule a free diagnostic call

  2. Book your recommended session

  3. Watch your influence unfold

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Flagship Offering: “How to Talk So People Will Listen”—a 60-minute, high-impact workshop you can implement tomorrow—no fluff, no filler.

Also available: customized workshops and workshop series, events and keynotes, personalized coaching, self-paced communication courses, and “done-for-you” leadership communications.

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Imagine a workplace where leadership doesn’t come from hierarchy — it comes from influence.

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 effective

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Here's what our customers have said:

  • "[It] 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

  • "We had such a great experience with Colleen and the Growth, Inc. team! Our group was really engaged and had great dynamic conversations throughout the experience. After the event I received great feedback of "more of this please!" This is an excellent option for companies and associations that want to develop their team's communication skills."

    Melissa Miller, PLS

  • "This helped me 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

  • "Growth, Inc. 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

  • "I engaged Colleen and Growth, Inc. to deliver How to Talk So People Will Listen because communicating your worth and crafting effective messages drives success and fosters confidence. My group found the workshop relevant, applicable, and empowering. I'd recommend this workshop to any organization that is invested in developing communication skills."

    Francesca D’Amici, Bridge Industrial

  • “[The workshop] 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 to prioritize my personal development and further refine my presence as a leader.”

    Maria Aiello Burdsall, VP of information services