Presence is the essential skill no one teaches.
And it’s what ignites growth for women and the companies they lead.
Welcome to Copper + Rise, an executive presence consulting firm that helps you invest in your women leaders so they can rise to their fullest and brightest potential. Engage, develop, and retain your pipeline of women leaders.
Founded by Joanna Lovering in 2017, Copper + Rise offers transformational workshops, keynote speeches, and 1:1 coaching, all designed to give your high-potential team members the tools to be more confident, communicative, and influential.
Joanna has 15 years of experience working in both corporate and small business settings, and her approach to leadership development and coaching is a medley of 1) insightful expert, 2) enthusiastic, tough-love cheerleader, and 3) compassionate confidante.
Joanna helps companies solve their toughest leadership challenges, from employee attrition to succession planning to relationship building among teams. Working with her, you’ll prepare for the next phase, igniting growth for not only your company but also your rising stars.
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Investing in women isn’t about checking a box on your DEI mandate—it’s about attracting, cultivating, and retaining the leaders who can quite literally make your company better.
Companies see a 21% increase in profitability, a 16% return on sales, and improved problem solving when they invest in women leaders.
(McKinsey)
Fortune 500 companies with women in senior executive roles experience “innovation intensity” and produce patents by an average of 20% more than teams with male leaders.
(McKinsey)
67% of women say they need more support from their employers to build the confidence to become leaders.
(KPMG)
Corporate Consulting
SERVICES
EmpowHER: Speak Up, Stand Out
Joanna’s signature keynote speech empowers your company’s women leaders to find their authentic leadership style through executive presence.
EmpowHER: Leadership Accelerators
Facilitated small group deep dives equip your women leaders with the perspectives and feedback to apply transformational presence skills.
The Presence Studio
A cohort program designed to help women leaders identify their own leadership superpowers and cultivate the skills to perform with more confidence.
NEW! Mic Drop Academy
Fine-tune your team’s on-stage speaking skills with small group and individual sessions aimed at transforming good speakers into unforgettable ones.
Tailored Coaching for Individuals
Joanna will help your star leaders hone specific leadership and presence skills and target ongoing leadership challenges.
1:1 Coaching
Executive Presence
Show up with confidence and authenticity in every single room. This 1:1 coaching package is all about understanding how and when to influence others, even when they don’t report directly to you. Together, you and Joanna will work on optimizing how others perceive you at work and beyond!
Style
Let’s make sure your wardrobe makes you feel powerful every single day. This 1:1 coaching package is designed for ambitious, on-the-go women who want their style to reflect their leadership identity in and out of the workplace.
What Clients Say
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“Joanna is one of those humans whose approach to learning + development is life changing for those fortunate enough to experience her teachings and I am forever grateful for the insights I have gained in working with her.”
– Michelle W., Senior Manager, lululemon, Vancouver, BC
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“As my coach, Joanna helped me accomplish a greater sense of myself and a refined understanding of my priorities—I gained so much, specifically confidence and more trust in myself and my instincts. I highly recommend Joanna as a coach because she is focused on helping you find yourself and prioritize your well-being.”
– Amy J., VP of Digital Workplace Portfolio & Operational Excellence, AmEx, Phoenix, AZ
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“How often are you energized after a 2-hour learning session? So much so that you wish it were longer? That’s how I felt after my team’s communication styles session with Joanna.”
– Nora A., Director of Wellbeing, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, New York, NY
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“I highly recommend Joanna for anyone looking to shine brighter.”
– Aya K., Sustainability Counsel, AWS, Arlington, VA
