Public speaking is more than standing at a podium. It is about being seen, being heard, and shaping the conversations that move industries forward.
That is why Women in Revenue created the Speakers Program, a community-driven initiative that helps women develop speaking skills, secure opportunities, and gain visibility across top conferences and platforms.
Michelle Kim, WIR Board Member and Speakers Program Chair, describes the mission clearly: “To train, inspire, and place women speakers, so that we can see and hear more women on screens, on stages, and on podcasts.”
What the Speakers Program Offers
The program supports women at all stages of their speaking journey, from first-time presenters to seasoned executives. Its approach is both practical and empowering:
- Quarterly training sessions led by expert coaches, focusing on topics like commanding the room, storytelling, building your personal brand, and communicating with confidence.
- Speaker placements at live and virtual events, including Women in Revenue’s own events, industry conferences, and podcasts.
- Community support through a private Slack channel where speakers connect, share opportunities, and learn from one another.
- Visibility and promotion through podcasts, newsletters, and LinkedIn features that highlight speakers’ expertise.
The Speakers Program is not a service that simply matches speakers to events. Instead, it’s a supportive ecosystem that prepares women to own the stage and amplify their impact.
Training Designed for Impact
The program prioritizes training that goes beyond presentation skills. Past sessions have included:
- Presence, Posture, and Performance; Prepping for the Presentation with Gayle Keller
- Be a Compelling Communicator Every Time You Speak with Quinn Conyers
- The Power of Influence: How to Wow Event Planners & Your Audience with Hope Timberlake
- Command the Room: Public Speaking Mastery with Melinda Lee
- Empowering Confidence Through Brain and Self with Hana Jacover
In 2025, best-selling author Lorraine Lee led workshops on communicating with confidence on video and transforming your LinkedIn presence. More sessions are scheduled for later this year, with a focus on both practical delivery and long-term career growth.
This focus on skill-building ensures that when women step onto a stage, they bring both confidence and expertise.
Spotlight: Women in Revenue at the Pavilion Women’s Summit
One of the best ways to see the Speakers Program in action is through upcoming events. The Pavilion Women’s Summit, taking place September 23rd, 2025 in Washington, D.C., features a strong lineup of Women in Revenue speakers.
- Liza Adams, AI Advisor and GTM Strategist, GrowthPath Partners and WIR Advisory Council Member; Session: “Planning for Uncertainty: Macro Economy + AI + Changing Workplace”
- Harini Gokul, Chief Customer Officer, Entrust; Session: “Critical Skills to Master as a CXO”
- Deidre Hudson, VP Marketing and Sales at YELL; Session: “Rewriting Executive Presence in the Modern Age”
- Sandra Lopez, CEO, Ambi Ventures; Panelist in: “Rewriting Executive Presence in the Modern Age”
- Erin Lydon, Business Advisor, Cultivate Advisors; Session: “Pulling Back the Curtain on Comp & Equity”
- Jill Melchionda, SVP Market Development, Marketbridge and WIR Board Member; Session: “Rewriting Executive Presence in the Modern Age”
- Kim Storin, CMO, Zoom and WIR Advisory Council Member; Session: “Crafting Your Executive Narrative”
Together, these sessions spotlight the breadth of expertise within the Women in Revenue community and the program’s role in elevating women at the highest levels of leadership.
Spotlight: Women in Revenue at OpsStars 2025
The energy doesn’t end in D.C. Up next, Women in Revenue speakers are bringing their insights to San Francisco for OpsStars 2025. Held on October 15th, 2025 at The San Francisco Mint, four WIR members will take the stage.
- Kelly Goles, Revenue Marketing Operations Manager at NVIDIA; Session: “Redefining Revenue Operations with AI & Buying Center Strategies.” Kelly will show how NVIDIA’s team is transforming the buyer journey using AI, from lead detection and filtering to lifecycle scoring and post-sales engagement.
- Michelle Kim, RevOps Executive and Women in Revenue Board Member; Session: “Post-Sale Power Plays: Aligning GTM Around the Full Customer Journey.” Michelle will moderate a panel of GTM leaders exploring how RevOps, Sales, and CS leaders are collaborating to create a seamless experience beyond the sale.
- Christina Mitine, Senior Global Go-To-Market Leader at AWS; Session: “Ghosted Again? AI, Automation, & Empathy to Navigate the Buyer Journey.” Christina will explain how teams can combine AI insights with empathy to re-engage stakeholders and move stalled pipeline forward.
- Sydney Sloan, CMO at G2 and WIR Advisory Council Member; Session: “How to Build Your Brand for the LLM Era.” Sydney will explore how AI is reshaping software buying. With evaluation shortlists shrinking, she’ll share how go-to-market teams can adapt to ensure their brand shows up where buyers are searching.
Want to attend? OpsStars registration is free.
Why This Program Matters
Public speaking keeps women top of mind when companies look to fill leadership roles.
The Speakers Program is more than a pathway to speaking engagements. It is a network of women supporting women, a training ground for skills that translate far beyond the stage, and a platform for visibility in industries where women’s voices need to be heard.
For members, it offers growth and confidence. For new voices, it provides a way in.
And for the broader community, it ensures that the next generation of leaders looks more diverse, more representative, and more prepared to lead.
