YOU DIDN'T SURVIVE ALL THAT JUST TO STAY QUIET

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stop hiding what shaped you. start leveraging it.

I help women entrepreneurs and leaders turn survival into authority.

THE AUTHORITY GAP

You've earned your expertise the hard way...

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You've been through something that would break most people. And you rebuilt.

But when it's time to step into the room, onto the stage, or into the spotlight, something fractures.

You overexplain.You perform competence instead of owning authority.

You tell the "acceptable" version of your story instead of the one that actually shaped you.

And it's exhausting.

Because deep down, you know: what you've survived is exactly what makes you qualified.

The question isn't whether you have authority.

It's whether you're willing to stop hiding it.

I'm Cat Coley

And I turned rock bottom into the foundation of everything I teach.

Thirteen years ago, my life fell apart. I lost everything. But in rebuilding, I discovered something: the power of turning survival into authority.

Today, I help women entrepreneurs stop hiding what shaped them and start leveraging it, so they can command stages, rooms, and income without performing their way through.

I'm also a keynote speaker and story strategist. I've worked with hundreds of women who've turned their rock bottom into their greatest asset.

Because what you've survived isn't something to overcome.

It's your competitive advantage.

HOW TO WORK WITH ME

Three ways to turn survival into authority.

POWER STORY VIP DAY

$3,000

FOR: Leaders who need clarity on one story or presentation RIGHT NOW

1 full-day intensive (6-7 hours, virtual or in-person)
Mine one story or build one talk
Story structure + delivery coaching
Walk away with a polished, ready-to-use presentation

STORY TO STAGE™

$9,000

FOR: Leaders who want the full journey, from story clarity to stage confidence

12 Weeks - 3 Phasees
Story Mining Questionnaire (30-50 stories across 7 categories)
90-minute Diagnostic Session
Build your Story Vault
Identify your Top 10 Power Stories
Origin story + signature story development

BOLD STORIES RETREAT

$3,500

FOR: Leaders who want an immersive breakthrough experience

2-3 day intensive retreat
Story embodiment + identity work
Breathwork, somatic practices, reflective exercises
Speaking circles + group storytelling
Deep connection with other powerful women
Personalized coaching + feedback

Not ready for 1:1 work? Join the Collective

$97/month

The Speaker Studio Collective™ is a membership for women who want ongoing support, practice, and community as they grow their storytelling and speaking skills - without needing a full 1:1 coaching container.

TESTIMONIALS

What clients are saying

"...it was an absolutely

incredible day."

"Cat gave me the tools and personalized feedback to take my pitch to the next level."

- Dorothy D., Founder,

Policy Learning Lab

"Cat, it was amazing. I really love it"

"...Cat taught me how to structure my ideas and have a roadmap...so I can share my story naturally. Having the structure, the roadmap and the story clear for me to then share it confidently. "

- Leslie C., Founder,

Muyu New York

"Highly Recommend Cat"

"Cat doesn't just teach storytelling, she helps you embody it. Since working with her, I've landed two speaking engagements, grown my online presence, and gained more clarity in my messaging than ever before

- Rachel M., Founder/CEO,

Legacy Agency

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BRING ME TO YOUR STAGE

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I speak to leaders who are ready to stop performing and start commanding the room.

I deliver keynotes and workshops on turning lived experience into leadership presence, closing the gap between who you are and how you show up, and teaching leaders to lead from truth, not expectation.