Lindsay Rider
Strategic Communication Coaching for Leaders and Experts Who Know That Connection Drives Results
I help senior leaders and subject-matter experts communicate with clarity, presence, and relational authority — so their voice strengthens trust, influence, and performance when it matters most.
A Different Standard for Communication Coaching
SPEAK is my signature communication methodology — a comprehensive, human-centered approach designed to transform not just how you speak, but how you communicate.
Developed from over 25 years of advanced voice study and 15 years of real-world leadership and professional experience, SPEAK bridges deep technical mastery with practical application. This work moves beyond presentation skills into embodied communication that builds trust, credibility, and connection.
The SPEAK Framework
Phase 1: Awareness & Alignment
Through my customized assessment, we identify your key opportunities for growth and ground the work in purpose, impact, and relational intention. This phase clarifies why communication matters — and how your unique voice shapes leadership, perception, and outcomes.
Phase 2: Technique & Integration
We develop the technical foundations of voice, presence, and connection — customized to your individual needs. Breath, tone, pacing, vocal efficiency, and embodied presence are addressed with precision and care.
Phase 3: Application & Embodiment
Everything is applied directly to your real-world scenarios — leadership conversations, presentations, high-stakes meetings, or moments of visibility — ensuring the work translates immediately into confident, credible delivery.
SPEAK is not performance coaching or presentation training.
It is communication mastery for leaders who understand that trust is built in how we speak — not just what we say.
Who SPEAK is for
Who I work with
I partner with:
• Senior leaders and executives
• Founders and partners
• Newly promoted leaders
• Recognized experts asked to speak or present
• Professionals navigating visibility, influence, or complexity
My clients are accomplished, thoughtful, and growth-oriented. They understand that connection is not a soft skill — it is leadership infrastructure.
They are seeking clarity under pressure, grounded authority, and communication that reflects the depth of their thinking.
“Working with Lindsay fundamentally changed how I communicate as a leader. I’m clearer, more grounded, and far more effective in high-stakes conversations.”
— Senior Executive
She is a great listener and really skilled at reflecting back... She is warm and approachable and brings helpful tools which all makes for a supportive and dynamic coaching experience!
— Newly promoted leader
Ways to work together
SPEAK: 1:1 Executive Communication Coaching
Private, tailored coaching for leaders and experts who want communication that is embodied, repeatable, and effective under real conditions.
Best for:
• Ongoing leadership development
• Executive presence and influence
• High-stakes communication moments
• Long-term mastery
SPEAK for Teams & Organizations
Workshops and consulting engagements designed to strengthen communication, connection, and leadership efficacy across teams and organizations.
Best for:
• Leadership teams
• People managers
• Learning & Development initiatives
• Culture and performance alignment
Urgent & High-Stakes Preparation
Focused, rapid-response coaching for experts and leaders who need to deliver with confidence and credibility — quickly.
Best for:
• Board presentations
• Keynotes or panels
• Media or visibility moments
• Time-sensitive leadership communications
Featured Clients
Corporate ~ Non-profit ~ Private
