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Voice of Influence Coaching
Leadership Presence, Media Training, and Visibility Coaching for Founders, Executives, and Thought Leaders
Your next chapter requires a different way of showing up.
Not louder. Not busier. Not more polished.
More you.
This is the Expert Gap, up close and personal: the space between how capable you are and how clearly that shows up when you speak, lead, and are seen. Voice of Influence Coaching is a private leadership coaching experience for professionals who are ready to close that gap, speak clearly, lead with confidence, and be seen in a way that feels aligned and authentic.
This is where presence, clarity, and visibility meet.
Schedule Your Voice of Influence Clarity Call
Two Pathways Inside Your Voice of Influence Coaching Program
1. Leadership Presence, Public Speaking & Communication Coaching
For executives, founders, and directors.
Focuses on:
- Confidence in high-stakes conversations
- Clear, aligned voice and message
- Executive presence that feels natural and grounded
Outcome: You feel like the leader others already believe you are. Go from being a fearful, quiet speaker into a confident communicator who captures attention with engaged audiences.
2. Thought Leadership, Media Relations & Visibility Coaching
For speakers, creators, innovators, and culture-shaping professionals.
Focuses on:
- Signature voice and story
- Visibility strategy that feels authentic, not exhausting
- Building recognition and influence in your field
Outcome: You are known for what you want to be known for. Go from rambling with no point and no interviews to being an in-demand expert who speaks in sound bite talking points on major media, in print, and on podcasts.
Who This Coaching Is For
If you feel the next version of you coming forward, you are in the right place. This coaching is a strong fit if you are:
- Stepping into a bigger role or more visible leadership
- Preparing to speak, present, or represent your ideas publicly
- Ready to lead with clarity rather than over-effort
- Transitioning into a new identity or chapter of work
- Tired of holding back what you are capable of
This work is personal and powerful. It is for leaders who are ready to be seen.
How Coaching Works
Voice of Influence Coaching is a private 1:1 engagement tailored to your goals.
- Leadership and communication clarity assessment
- Weekly or bi-weekly coaching sessions
- Voice-message support for real-world communication moments
- Strategic visibility tools and guided practice between sessions
Positive Intelligence practices are integrated throughout the coaching experience to strengthen the inner foundation that presence and visibility require. These tools help you shift from self-doubt to calm confidence, even in high-pressure situations.
This work changes how you speak, lead, decide, and show up.
What We Focus On
While every coaching experience is customized, here are a few areas you might choose to focus on.
- Leadership Presence — Grounded confidence in your conversations and decisions.
- Communication Clarity — Say what matters in a way that connects and influences your audience.
- Story + Message — Shape your voice, values, and experience into a compelling narrative.
- Authentic Visibility — Show up in a way that feels aligned to who you are, not forced.
- Thought Leadership Identity — Become recognized, remembered, and referred in your field.
- Media + Public Speaking Readiness — Speak with clarity, ease, and resonance anywhere your voice is heard.
Investment
The Second Opinion Session
90-minute private working session on a real project, speech, pitch, or high-stakes communication moment + personalized action map
$1,500/project
Leadership Presence Program (3 Months)
Bi-weekly sessions + voice-message support
$6,500 total
Thought Leadership + Visibility Expansion (6 Months)
Weekly or hybrid sessions + strategic visibility plan + media coaching
$16,500 and up
Payment plans available upon request.
Voice of Influence Coaching Comparison
| Feature / Experience | The Second Opinion Session | Leadership Presence Program (3 Months) | Thought Leadership + Visibility Expansion (6 Months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal For | A specific project, speech, or high-stakes moment that needs an expert read right now | Leaders stepping into greater responsibility or visibility | Founders, executives, and experts ready to elevate presence and reputation |
| Duration | One 90-minute session | 3 months | 6 months |
| Coaching Sessions | 1 deep-dive | Bi-weekly 1:1 sessions (6 total) | Weekly or hybrid coaching sessions |
| Presence + Communication Development | ✔︎ | ✔︎✔︎ | ✔︎✔︎✔︎ |
| Story + Message Clarity | ✔︎ | ✔︎✔︎ | ✔︎✔︎✔︎ |
| Visibility Strategy Guidance | — | ✔︎ | ✔︎✔︎ |
| Media + Speaking Coaching | — | Optional add-on | Included |
| Visibility Growth Plan | Snapshot | Sketch | Full Roadmap |
| Voice-Message Support | Optional add-on | Included for real-time communication feedback | Included, high-touch access |
| Deliverables | Personalized clarity map | Leadership presence roadmap | Narrative development + visibility plan + speaking & media readiness |
| Investment | $1,500/project | $6,500/90 days | $16,500 and up/180 days |
We choose the right pathway together during your Voice of Influence Coaching Clarity Discovery Call. No pressure. No push. Just what matches your goals and season of leadership.
FAQ
Is coaching different from your consulting work?
Yes. Consulting solves a business or brand strategy problem for you or your team. Coaching is a private, 1:1 relationship focused on your own voice, presence, and confidence as a leader.
What happens in the Second Opinion Session?
We work directly on something real, a speech, a pitch, a high-stakes conversation, or a project you’re preparing to present, and I give you honest, specific feedback and a clear action map. It’s not a general chat, it’s applied work on what you actually have in front of you.
How do I know which option is right for me?
Most people start with the Second Opinion Session if they have something specific coming up, or the Leadership Presence Program if they’re working on how they show up over time. We figure out the right fit together on a discovery call, no pressure either way.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plans are available on the Leadership Presence Program and Thought Leadership + Visibility Expansion tiers upon request.
Why Coach With Me
Your coaching is informed by real leadership experience, strategic communication mastery, and research-backed personal development tools, so you’re not the first person putting these tools to the test.
Experience and Recognition
- Founder and CEO of CoryWest Media, a strategic communications consultancy
- Recognized as a Top 100 Keynote Speaker to Watch
- Creator of the Brighter Presence Framework, built on closing the Expert Gap between expertise and visibility
- Host of the Brighter Presence podcast
- Featured in INC, HuffPost, and national industry publications
- 25+ years guiding leaders, innovators, and organizations through growth and positioning
Training and Certification
- Completed Positive Intelligence Mental Fitness Coaching (PQ, Shirzad Chamine)
- Trained in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and mindset coaching tools
- Executive communication, narrative strategy, and leadership facilitation experience
Lived Leadership
- Built and led a successful consultancy for over two decades
- Coached executives, founders, and creative leaders across industries
- Understand the emotional, creative, and strategic layers of leadership visibility
You deserve a coaching partner who has not only studied this work, but lived it.
The Transformation
Before
- You hesitate or second-guess your voice
- Opportunities feel just out of reach
- Communication feels effortful
- You know you are capable of more
After
- You speak with clarity and confidence
- Your presence influences how others respond to you
- You show up consistently and comfortably
- You move forward with alignment and authority
Your voice is already powerful.
This is where it becomes influential.
Your Next Step
Your voice already carries power.
If you can feel the next version of your leadership emerging, let’s map what that looks like.
This is a focused conversation to understand your goals, clarify your message, and identify what needs to shift so your presence reflects who you are now.
Schedule Your Voice of Influence Clarity Call
A real conversation.
Strategic. Grounded. Insightful.
No pressure. Just direction.
Schedule Your Voice of Influence Clarity Call
A real conversation.
Strategic. Grounded. Insightful.
No pressure. Just direction.