WeSpeak Launches Rise Corporate Series
WeSpeak Bermuda, the public-speaking charity dedicated to empowering women and teen girls to project their voices with confidence, has announced the launch of its Rise Corporate Series marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s continued growth and impact.
A spokesperson said, “Designed in partnership with Dr. Jennifer Card, Dr. Crystal Clay, Gayle Gorman and Lorene Phillips, and in response to demand from many of our corporate supporters, the Rise Series is a structured suite of four expert-led training modules aimed at strengthening women’s communication skills, leadership presence and workplace confidence. Delivered by four women that are both professional facilitators as well as trained WeSpeak coaches and supporters, the programme offers practical, results-driven development opportunities.
“The Rise Series includes four standalone modules: Effective Presence, Defining Your Personal Brand, The Art of Impromptu Conversations, and Difficult Conversations: Mastering the Art of Tough Talks. Organisations may select individual modules or combine sessions to create a tailored professional development experience. True to WeSpeak’s charitable mission, 50 percent of all proceeds from the Rise Series are reinvested into the organisation’s community programmes, including Boot Camps and Teen initiatives.”
Executive Director of WeSpeak Bermuda, Sue Khan said, “The Rise Series launch represents a natural evolution of our work and allows us to extend the confidence-building tools we are known for into the workplace, while ensuring that every corporate engagement directly supports our charitable programmes.”
The spokesperson said, “The Rise Corporate Series has already been warmly received by the business community, with organisations beginning to take up bookings for 2026. Companies interested in learning more about the programme or arranging a tailored Rise Series experience for their teams are encouraged to contact Sue Khan, Executive Director of WeSpeak Bermuda, at suzanne@wespeak.bm, or to visit www.wespeak.bm/rise for further information.
“In addition to the new corporate series, WeSpeak confirmed the appointment of a refreshed Board of Directors, effective 1 January 2026, who are all committed to supporting WeSpeak’s continued growth and commitment to the community.
“The 2026 Board includes Kathleen Faries [Chair], Tracy Berkeley [Vice Chair], Talia Burgess, Sarah Dunstan, Gemma Godfrey, Renee Lewis, Fiona Luck, Alison Morrison, Carolyn Myers, Tammy L Richardson Augustus JP, Malika Taylor, McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, Shade Subair Williams, Suzanne Williams and Myra Virgil.
“WeSpeak also extends its sincere thanks to its outgoing Board members: Kirsten Beasley [Vice Chair], Kendaree Burgess, Grainne Richmond, Jo Stanton and Laura Taylor for their dedication, leadership and significant contribution to the organisation’s development. A special thank you to Carolyn Myers for her time in the Chair [2022-2025] and continues to remain on the board in 2026.”
Sue Khan said, “The combination of new leadership and expanded offerings positions WeSpeak to deepen our impact across Bermuda, With the Board’s guidance and the launch of Rise, we are better equipped than ever to support women and girls in finding, owning and using their voices, whether in the classroom, the boardroom or the wider community.”
