Lead withheart. Risewith purpose.
Dr. Elena Martinez helps women and the organisations that back them lead with confidence, courage and care, so more women rise and stay at the top.
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When women lead, everyone rises.Dr. Elena Martinez
The voice in the room that makes others braver.
Elena was the first woman in her family to go to university and the only woman on her first executive team. She learned the unwritten rules the hard way, then made it her mission to write them down for everyone else.
Today she speaks to boardrooms, summits and women's networks around the world. Her talks are warm, honest and practical. People leave feeling seen, and knowing exactly what to do next.
Founder, The Rise Collective
Talks that open doors.
Each keynote is tailored to your audience and theme, and comes with a take-home toolkit so the energy turns into action.
Confidence isn't a personality trait. It's a skill. Elena shares the habits, language and mindset shifts that help women speak up, own their wins and lead without apology.
- Quiet the inner critic in high-stakes moments
- Ask for the role, the raise and the resources
- Build presence that people remember
Mentors give advice. Sponsors open doors. Elena shows leaders how to use their influence to move talented women into the roles they deserve, and why it pays off for everyone.
- The sponsorship gap and how to close it
- Five ways to sponsor someone this quarter
- Build a pipeline that keeps your best people
Cultures change when people decide to lift each other up. A moving, story-rich keynote about belonging, allyship and the everyday actions that help every person rise.
- Turn good intentions into daily habits
- Make every voice count in meetings
- Celebrate wins that are easy to miss
Four steps to lead without apology.
A simple model audiences remember and use. It sits at the heart of every keynote, workshop and coaching programme.
Reflect
Know your strengths, values and story, and say them with pride.
Influence
Speak so people listen, and build the relationships that move ideas.
Sponsor
Find the people who open doors, and become one for others.
Elevate
Lift the women around you, so success becomes shared and lasting.
“Your voice is not too much. It is exactly what the room needs.”
Rise with Dr. Elena Martinez
Honest talks with women who made it and how.
Every Tuesday, Elena sits down with CEOs, founders and first-timers to talk about the moments that shaped them.
Asking for the seat at the table
42 minBuilding the company I wish I had worked for
38 minFive words that cost women promotions
24 min“Elena was the reason our summit sold out the following year. Women told us it was the most useful hour of their careers.”
“Our senior team left with a sponsorship plan, not just a good feeling. Six months later, three women had been promoted into VP roles.”
“Warm, funny and deeply practical. She read the room perfectly and every person felt she was talking to them.”
Rooms that rose together.
Real reactions from recent keynotes, summits and leadership retreats.
Women Who Lead SummitToronto
Global Leadership ForumLondon
Rise RetreatLisbon
Halcyon Bank KickoffNew York
Future of Work SummitAustin
Meridian Women's NetworkChicago
Choose how you rise.
From one unforgettable keynote to a year-long leadership journey for your women's network.
Speaking
Opening, closing or headline keynotes for conferences, kickoffs and International Women's Day.
- Tailored to your theme
- Take-home RISE toolkit
- In person or virtual
Leadership Programmes
A 3 to 6 month journey for high-potential women, with workshops, group coaching and sponsor sessions.
- Cohorts of 20 to 200
- Measured promotion outcomes
- Sponsor training for executives
Executive Coaching
Private coaching for women stepping into C-suite and board roles. Limited places each year.
- 6 or 12 month engagements
- 360° feedback included
- Board-readiness focus
TogetherHow women lead, lift
and change the roomDr. Elena Martinez
Rise Together.
The RISE framework in full, with real stories, scripts for tough conversations and a 30-day plan you can start tomorrow.
The Confident Leader's 30-Day Playbook
One small, brave action a day. Join 40,000 women who get Elena's weekly note.
Let's make your event unforgettable.
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