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Lorraine K. Lee delivers keynotes and workshops that turn managers and high-potentials into the leaders your organization needs.

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Lorraine K. Lee delivering an executive presence keynote on stage

Supercharge Your Executive Presence

A Leader's Guide to Managing Your Brand At Work

Keynote / Workshop Details

Executive presence is a critical soft skill, universally acknowledged yet often elusive, both in terms of its definition and application. Yet if we want to advance professionally, it's something we need to learn and use in our day-to-day interactions.

The fundamental characteristics remain the same: traits like gravitas, charisma, and your appearance. However, as our way of working has evolved due to economic, cultural, and technological changes, so has the definition of executive presence.

Today, the traditional markers of executive presence have moved past conventional expectations like business suits and formal business lunches. Instead, in our modern working landscape, executive presence lies in authentic leadership, crafting and projecting a career brand that follows you in and out of the office, and nurturing relationships built on trust and respect.

Join Lorraine K. Lee, an expert in supercharging your professional presence, as she delves into the 3Cs of executive presence for today's leaders. Whether you're just starting your career journey or a seasoned professional, this session is designed to empower you with the confidence and skills to enhance your leadership impact and executive presence in any organization.

What the audience walks away with

Uncover common communication pitfalls that undermine your presence, and learn strategies for turning them into your strength.
Define your UPI (your Unique and Powerful Introduction) that succinctly captures your professional identity and value.
Discover how to build stronger relationships and grow trust with teammates.

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Stand Out in the Age of AI

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AI can enhance your work—but it can't replace how you show up. In today's workplace, where outputs are increasingly similar, your presence is your greatest competitive advantage. Whether you're interviewing, positioning yourself for promotion, or building your personal brand, how you communicate your impact and connect with others is what sets you apart.

Join Lorraine K. Lee—keynote speaker, bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence, and Stanford instructor—for actionable frameworks to stand out in an AI-driven environment: make your work visible with the lighthouse moment framework, command attention through video presence and vocal delivery, craft a unique and powerful introduction, and build your career brand on LinkedIn.

What the audience walks away with

Apply the lighthouse moment framework to share work with key stakeholders without coming across as self-promotional.
Use framing, eye contact, body language, and pitch to command attention on camera and in meetings.
Develop a UPI that clearly communicates who you are, what you do, and why it matters.
Build a memorable career brand through intentional, high-quality LinkedIn engagement.

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Lorraine K. Lee presenting on building influence at work

How To Build Influence in the Hybrid Office

For General Audiences and AAPI Groups

Keynote / Workshop Details

Building influence feels tougher than ever these days, with so many distractions grabbing others' attention. We need to juggle building relationships both in-person and virtually, while delivering results with fewer resources.

The solution? Harnessing your influence. Influence has the power to help us get promoted, become more trusted and recognized, and be seen as a leader who moves work forward.

Follow the simple but highly impactful RAVE Model to increase and strengthen your influence in the workplace. After the session, you'll be able to immediately implement actionable advice for key areas of influence at work.

Learn from Lorraine K. Lee, a leader at the intersection of editorial and tech, a top-rated virtual keynote speaker, and an instructor with LinkedIn Learning and Stanford Continuing Studies.

What the audience walks away with

The RAVE Model and how to apply it to your daily life.
Simple yet actionable ways to boost your influence, in-person and virtually.
Mistakes you may be making that are hurting your influence.

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Lorraine K. Lee leading a manager training session

How To Lead With Impact

Strategies to Build Collaboration and Trust On Your Team

Keynote / Manager training Details

Whether you're stepping into management for the first time or have been leading for a few years, one truth stays the same: collaborative teams don't just happen, they're built with intention. Many managers struggle with the same challenges: earning trust quickly, running meetings that feel productive instead of draining, and keeping people motivated when demands are high and time is short.

How do you set clear expectations so your team knows what success looks like? How do you make the most of your 1:1s and everyday touchpoints so they build trust rather than feel like a formality? And how do you create team dynamics that leave people feeling recognized, supported, and engaged?

In this interactive session, Lorraine K. Lee, bestselling author and instructor with LinkedIn Learning and Stanford, will share practical strategies you can start using immediately. You'll learn how to establish strong foundations of trust, lead meetings that actually move work forward, and shape team dynamics that keep people performing at their best. Whether you're a new manager building confidence or an experienced manager looking for fresh approaches, this session will help you set your team up for success and continue growing as a leader.

What the audience walks away with

Cut the uncertainty: use three foundational moves, 30-60-90 resets, skip-level conversations, and career goal discussions, to give your team clarity and build trust from the start.
Make meetings actually useful: transform 1:1s and everyday touchpoints from autopilot small talk into meaningful conversations, and learn how to show up on video with presence and credibility.
Keep your team engaged: strengthen team dynamics by giving feedback people can act on, recognizing them in ways that resonate, and setting simple communication norms.

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Lorraine K. Lee presenting tips for more effective virtual meetings

9 Essential Tips For More Effective Hybrid and Virtual Meetings

Lorraine is a LinkedIn Learning instructor for two popular meeting courses (40,000+ learners).

Keynote / Workshop Details

Meetings are a multi-billion dollar problem. And they're not going anywhere.

With more finite resources and human capital, meetings are a major factor in what can make or break an organization.

We have 250% more meetings every day than we did before the pandemic. We're also spending more than half of our standard workweek in meetings, for a whopping total of 21.5 hours. It's costing companies billions and leading to unhappy employees, burnout, and Zoom fatigue, a recipe for disaster.

Join Lorraine as she shares strategies for making your virtual and hybrid meetings more engaging, collaborative, and productive, so that your employees get more flexibility in their schedules, see better results, and have an overall more positive experience at work.

What the audience walks away with

Make virtual meetings more engaging and efficient.
Capture and keep your audience's attention.
Boost visibility and opportunities.

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Lorraine K. Lee presenting on building a LinkedIn presence

How To Transform Your LinkedIn Presence

Optional Add-On: LinkedIn Workbook

Keynote / Workshop Details

LinkedIn is much more than a job search site. But with more than 1 billion members and a growing pool of new features, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to stand out. These days, your online brand and presence are just as important, if not more so, to help grow your career and visibility.

If you want to build your brand, attract recruiters, establish yourself as a thought leader, and find opportunities you never expected, it's time to learn how to take advantage of all LinkedIn has to offer.

Learn from Lorraine, one of the founding editors at LinkedIn and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with more than 300,000 followers, who will share her insider tips and tricks for leveraging the largest professional social network.

What the audience walks away with

How to optimize your profile to get more opportunities.
Best practices for sharing content to grow your audience and visibility.
Techniques to build credibility and be recognized as a thought leader.

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Lorraine K. Lee presenting the TEA Method for video calls

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Make a Memorable First Impression On Video: The TEA Method

Bonus: a TEA Method checklist to make sure you're set up for success.

Keynote / Workshop Details

When getting on a video call with partners, teammates, or clients, first impressions matter. But with less physical space to make an impression and more factors to consider, like tech malfunctions and Zoom fatigue, standing out online can feel more difficult and overwhelming than it does in person.

The reality: once you're equipped with a few key pieces of information and frameworks, you'll be ready to stand out in a virtual world.

Join Lorraine, a top-rated virtual speaker and video communications expert, who will distill everything she's learned in an easily digestible way with tips you can implement right after the session.

What the audience walks away with

What the TEA Method is and how it can help you capture attention.
Ways to appear more professional, memorable, and confident on video.
How to create the perfect video setup.

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How To Present Like a Pro

Keynote / Workshop Details

Presentations are undoubtedly a cornerstone of business and will continue to be an essential way to share your ideas, gain buy-in, impress leadership, and ultimately help you stand out and succeed.

But for many, public speaking is the last thing they want to do. For those who do take the plunge, they're riddled with anxiety and nerves. On top of that, virtual presentations present their own new set of challenges, both in terms of delivery and the content itself.

How do we stand out and break through the noise?

Join Lorraine, who brings her experience from presentation platform powerhouses including SlideShare and Prezi, and discover strategies and frameworks to present with confidence and create virtual presentations that capture audience attention and inspire change and action.

What the audience walks away with

Present in person with captivating openers, gesture planes, and moving with intent.
Shape virtual content with think/do/feel, movement, and state changes.
Connect over video with eye contact, smiling, and hand gestures.

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All other talks and workshops.

Beyond the signature keynotes, Lorraine offers a number of other popular sessions.

Lorraine K. Lee teaching a virtual communication session

Communicate with Confidence In a Virtual World

Keynote / Workshop Details

In today's dynamic business landscape, virtual communication has become the norm, transforming the way we connect, collaborate, and achieve success.

While this shift offers unparalleled flexibility and reach, it also presents unique challenges in captivating attention and making a lasting impression.

You're not alone if you feel that communicating effectively through a screen can feel challenging. Without the right strategies, it's easy to get lost among the sea of video calls and remote meetings.

Join top-rated virtual speaker, virtual presence expert, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor Lorraine K. Lee as she unveils the secrets to mastering the virtual stage, whether you're leading a team meeting, delivering a webinar, or pitching to clients, so that you exude confidence and professionalism knowing that you're presenting your best self in a virtual world.

What the audience walks away with

How to appear more confident and competent on video.
Tips and tricks to keep your audience engaged with your content.
Best practices to optimize your video presence.

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Built for your team

Custom leadership programs.

When you want more than a single keynote, Lorraine builds multi-session programs tailored to your needs and audience.

Ask about custom programs

Multi-session manager and high-potential cohorts
Executive team intensives focused on presence and communication
Custom workshops co-designed with L&D and people partners
Practice labs that run between live sessions to lock in habits

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Event organizers rave about Lorraine

From companies like Zoom, Cisco, Amazon, and more.

I've attended several courses Lorraine taught with Electives and am consistently impressed by her ability to connect with a fully remote audience. Her advice is real, actionable, and relevant for my team.

Raechel H.

Chief of Staff to HubSpot's CFO

Lorraine brought high energy and practical advice to our Women Leaders in Data and AI session. Our executive leaders loved it, and attendees left with tips they could apply immediately.

Julie H.

Women Leaders in Data & AI

Lorraine's session on building influence at eero/Amazon was packed with data-driven insights and actionable recommendations. Our attendees stayed engaged throughout, and we'd love to host her again!

Amy J.

Amazon

Lorraine's GitLab presentation was engaging, easy to follow, and full of innovative ideas for improving video communications. She created authentic participation and made time for a Q&A.

Samantha L.

GitLab

After seeing Lorraine on LinkedIn Learning, I invited her to speak at a BD NOW event. She listened carefully, asked smart questions, and delivered a value-packed session.

Julie F.

BD NOW

Lorraine fit valuable information on onboarding and leading remote teams into a concise Poynter Institute session. Her actionable tips and visuals made the presentation engaging from start to finish.

Doris T.

BD NOW

The fireside chat was clear, concise, and full of live examples. Lorraine was easy to work with, well prepared, and I'd highly recommend her as a speaker.

Apurva B.

Microsoft

Lorraine led a masterclass at Zoom on engaging a virtual audience and using tools to elevate storytelling. She was by far the most engaging speaker we've had in the series.

Arun J.

Zoom

Lorraine is an engaging speaker who delivers valuable, actionable insights. She simplified complex topics into practical steps attendees could use immediately.

Teju K.

Lorraine's Tech Fair presentation helped our team overcome Zoom Fatigue and build virtual influence. Our members were amazed by the quality and interactivity.

Max B.

Treasury Wine Estates

Lorraine was an events manager's dream for our Black History Month virtual career fair: organized, punctual, and thoughtful. Her engaging LinkedIn presentation sparked great audience questions.

Dorie B.

National Urban League

Lorraine brought dozens of practical steps to our Hawaii Women in Tech panel on networking and confidence. Her conversational style kept the discussion flowing and the audience engaged.

Tina F.

Hawaii Women in Tech

Lorraine's live workshop for Figma's AAPI ERG gave the audience more confidence and clarity to bring their best selves to work. She was organized, timely, and a pleasure to work with—10/10!

Jean K.

Figma

Lorraine delivered two TED Talk-caliber sessions at Cisco that were among our group's most popular. Her dynamic, interactive talks were filled with real-life examples, and we hope to have her back soon!

Jason R.

Cisco

Lorraine was poised, warm, and a true subject matter expert. Her presentations for a global hospitality leader earned rave reviews, and she's a pleasure to partner with.

Erin S.

Fortune 500 Hospitality Brand

Lorraine was engaging, articulate, and insightful, and made the material easy to understand and implement. She was responsive and collaborative throughout the planning process.

Tanvi M.

Airmeet

Lorraine is a go-to expert I've brought in multiple times for Northwestern University alumni programs. Her sessions draw hundreds of engaged attendees, and she makes my job easier.

Lucie S.

Northwestern University

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Lorraine's Building Influence session for Asian leaders at LinkedIn offered short, memorable tips for creating visibility and influencing without authority. Her presentation style was engaging and personal.

Shreya

This one-hour session was WAAAYY better than a three-day course on influencing in the workplace! I'll definitely be recommending Lorraine.

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Cisco

Your presentation was one of the most informative and engaging I've experienced in a long time. It was so practical that I acted on the tips immediately.

Brenda B.

Simon Fraser University

Lorraine's presentation was one of the best I've seen post-COVID—visually stunning, magical, and so fun you want to experience it again.

Denise W.

Zest.ai

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