Lorraine K. Lee

About Lorraine K. Lee

I\'m on a mission to make sure talented professionals are no longer the best-kept secret at work – so they get recognized, get promoted, and become impossible to ignore. For a long time, that wasn’t my experience. I did strong work. I stayed prepared. I waited for my turn. And I watched others move ahead while I stayed invisible. The shift came when I stopped being a passive participant in my career and started taking ownership of how I showed up. Within a year, I stepped into a Director role, learned to speak publicly despite deep nerves and introversion, and built a side business alongside my full-time job. Then, in late 2022, I was laid off. That side business became RISE Learning Solutions, built on more than a decade of experience as a founding editor at LinkedIn, Prezi, and other leading tech companies. Today, I work with organizations like Amazon, Zoom, and Cisco as a keynote speaker, trainer, MasterClass instructor 2026, and content creator. I also partner with select executives, including Fortune 500 CEOs, to strengthen their presence and thought leadership on LinkedIn and beyond. My #1 bestselling book, Unforgettable Presence®, is the resource I wish I had when I felt overlooked. It’s written for professionals who want to show up with clarity, confidence, and intention without becoming louder, more performative, or someone they’re not. 1) Keynote Speaker & Trainer I speak on presence, communication, presentations, managing up, and modern workplace visibility. My sessions consistently receive 98-100% positive attendee ratings, with 250+ testimonials from teams and leaders.(Scroll down to see my Recommendations.) 2) Instructor I’ve trained learners through 15+ LinkedIn Learning courses (all rated 4.7/5 and up) and teach public speaking at Stanford Continuing Studies. 3) Content Creator As a LinkedIn Top Voice with followers, I’ve partnered with brands like Robert Half, HubSpot, MERIT, Gusto, Notion, and Superhuman. – Grab my bestseller Unforgettable Presence®: https://amzn.to/3Hdv79r – Grab my FREE 5-day email course, Invisible to Influential: lorraineklee.com/from-invisible-to-influential/ BSJ, Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism Outside of work, I’m usually exploring new restaurants, eating desserts, learning golf, or planning my next trip! If you’re an L&D leader, conference organizer, or exec looking for keynote or training support, reach out: lorraineklee.com/contact

Experience

1. Best-selling Author of Unforgettable Presence Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult your Career

   Wiley

   Nov 2024 — Present

   unforgettablepresencebook.com**If you’ve ever felt that your hard work wasn’t enough to move you forward. It shows that the answer isn’t to become loud, flashy, or inauthentic. Instead, the secret is to follow Lee’s advice and craft a professional presence that reflects who you are while making sure the right people notice.”–Daniel H. Pink,#1 New York Times bestselling author of \'The Power of Regret\' and \'To Sell Is Human\'\'Unforgettable Presence\' is who want to foster deeper connections and seamless collaboration across any setting. Through tactical frameworks and relatable stories, Lorraine K. Lee shows us how both teams and individuals can communicate with purpose, build confidence, and create lasting impact.–Eric S. Yuan, Founder and CEO of ZoomIn business and in life, how you show up matters.\'Unforgettable Presence\' is your guide to making every interaction count. Lorraine K. Lee offers, ’.–Everette Taylor, CEO of KickstarterIn a world where early-in-career individuals are pressured to have an authentic personal brand from day one on the job. Lorraine K. Lee breaks down complex topics into clear, actionable strategies for anyone serious about leveling up.–Natalie Marshall (aka Corporate Natalie), Content Creator and Advisor\'Unforgettable Presence\' is and owning your value at work. Lorraine K. Lee breaks it down with actionable advice and relatable stories that anyone—from entry-level to exec—can use to get noticed and make moves. –Vivian Tu, NYT Bestselling Author of \'Rich AF\'

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  California Scholastic Press Association

  2006

• Northwestern University

  Bachelors of Science

• Paris IV (Sorbonne)

  French literature

  2010 — 2010

• Marlborough School

  High school diploma

• The Poynter Institute

  Leadership Academy for Women in Media

  2020 — 2020

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Team Leadership
• Publishing
• Presentation Skills
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Microsoft Office
• Instructor-Led Training
• Corporate Communications
• Leadership
• Adobe Flash
• Public Speaking
• Journalism
• Hootsuite
• SEO
• Video Conferencing
• Presentations
• Goal Seek
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• News Writing
• Editorial
• Business Meetings
• Strategy
• Html5/Css
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Premiere Elements
• Factiva
• Magazines
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Social Media
• Integrated Marketing
• Newspapers
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Blogging
• Soundslides