Introverted, neurocomplex, and humble humans, with ideas to share and a contribution to make ...
You’re invited to join ...
Presence + Impact
An 8-week group coaching program for corporate hippies, business owners and humble leaders who are ready to expand their influence and make a dent in their world, without being loud, overbearing or over-the-top.
If you’re introverted, neurocomplex or ‘quiet’ ...
and you're struggling to be noticed in a world of loud, articulate and charismatic people, you’re in the right place.
Especially if you want to make your presence felt without resorting to their tactics, or compromising your authenticity.
This is for you if you’re done with:
- Watching industry peers get 'influencer status' without your years of experience or proven results
- Sitting in rooms where less experienced people than you get the kudos
- Feeling like you're saying the same thing, over and over again, and no-one is hearing you
- Other people getting the credit in meetings for ideas that you contributed
- Fumbling through important stakeholder presentations, despite really knowing your stuff
- Watching colleagues get promoted or invited to professional opportunities that you feel you deserve
The 8-week
Presence + Impact
group coaching program
has been crafted from my personal experience as a business owner, senior public sector leader, as well as a facilitator, helping hundreds of clients to speak with greater confidence & impact ...
- Being quiet in meeting rooms …. to making meaningful contributions that are heard and valued
- Playing small and invisible … to showing up, being seen and building a credible, authentic reputation
- Overthinking, rambling and losing your words … to clearly saying what you mean in every environment
- Feeling stuck in your career or your business … to making progress, growing, being seen and recognised for your value
- Being 'unseen' and insignificant ... to being sought after for your opinions
- Feeling thwarted by your own wayward mind … to feeling congruent, powerful and authentic in everything you do
I know what it feels like to sit just below your potential.
When you’re chatting with colleagues or friends, your ideas grow, you can see the value and potential … and so can they.
You see solutions others don’t see … and they’re often so simple it’s infuriating that you can’t show them how easy this could be.
But when it comes really showing up in the spaces that matter - meetings, sales conversations, visibility - you shrink.
You shy away from sharing your ideas because you’re scared of how they’ll sound.
You overwhelm others with your passion, enthusiasm and ‘too muchness’.
And you get the wobbles when it’s clear they don’t ‘get you’.
You just want to be seen. To be heard.
To contribute.
To feel like what you’re doing, counts
It’s not about being right ... or getting your own way (though you suspect that’s what others think sometimes) …
As a corporate contributor, you simply want to be part of the conversation - a sought-after team member.
You want to be part of the robust discussions where ideas are explored, and solutions developed … and you want to look your colleagues in the eyes after a challenging but juicy project and say, ‘look what we just did’ with pride and satisfaction.
As a business owner, you just want to help others. When you meet your ideal people you want to connect and move forward (instead of clumsily introducing yourself and playing down your magic).
Instead of posting content to the void you want your people to reply to you on social media, and say, ‘oh, I like what you’re about, do you think you can help me?
Are you ready to feel completely utilised, and recognised for your talents and experience?
Are you ready to be fully self expressed, saying what is true for you and making a positive impact?
Are you ready to grow your business or progress in your career, by being your most authentic, un-edited self?
Imagine commanding a room of key stakeholders while you explain your proposal, watching them nod and smile as you walk them through key details.
Their follow-up questions demonstrate genuine curiosity and build on your ideas, and the conversation ends with enthusiastic support of your project.
You didn’t have to perform, you’re not exhausted from the effort or the preparation, this is just a ‘normal’ conversation for you now.
Imagine receiving a note, via email or social media, from someone who could be your biggest client yet.
They’ve liked a few of your posts, commented a few times, so you’re familiar with them … and now they want to talk about how you can work with them.
They’re not getting quotes from your competitors, they’re only talking to you, because they KNOW you’re their person.
Imagine being invited to an industry roundtable, where leading operators, policy makers and fellow business leaders are discussing the future of the industry.
Whenever you speak, the room falls silent, not out of politeness, but because they want to hear what you say - you’re well respected as someone who brings insight and practicality to the conversation.
For too long, the business world (all sectors, public and private, corporate and small business) has been dominated by the ‘big’ voices.
The people with the biggest personalities (and the biggest followings).
The charismatic leaders and the bold, confident, articulate owners.
The extroverts. The performers.
The neurotypical. The ‘status quo’.
There is a shift happening though.
A confluence of many trends - the breakdown of economic models, distrust in globalism and big corporates, AI generated content (and slop) homogenising everything and ‘minority groups’ galvanising - is generating a shift.
A shift towards genuine, thoughtful insights.
A shift towards quieter, more humble voices.
A shift towards authenticity
And this shift means the world is more ready than ever before to hear from people like you.
You just need to be ready to speak up.
In this gorgeous 8 week program, you, along with like-minded corporate hippies, humble leaders and business owners will explore the essential elements to true Presence + Impact:
Clarity | Convinction | Connection | Confidence
- Rock-solid, deep-rooted self-confidence that emanates whenever you walk into a room, or show up online (btw, you already have everything you need for this, you’ll just learn how to tap into it)
- How to stand (or sit) in your own authentic presence and hold your own with even the loudest, most arrogant of stakeholders
- How to powerfully structure your messages so they resonate, land and are acted on … even when you’re talking to multiple ‘agendas’ at the same time
- How to quickly collect your thoughts, even when under pressure, so you never waste an opportunity to influence again
- How to AUTHENTICALLY show up, speak up and be heard, with credibility and authority. No soul-selling or performing required.
- are determined to make a positive impact but are tired of feeling invisible, like you’re wasting your time
- want to speak to be heard, respected and included in the conversations that matter
- are not looking for power over people, rather you’re looking to be ‘powerful’ within yourself
- feel like there’s ‘more in you’ that isn’t being utilised or recognised
- are a business leader who wants to make positive community or industry impact, at scale (and are tired of playing small)
- You’re looking to be slick perfect and flawless … authenticity, realness and human conversation rules here
- You think presence and impact is about mimicking what others do. This program is about showing up as yourself, ‘warts and all’ (not that you’re warty, but you know what I mean)
- Aren't ready to receive feedback and step up your career
- You want to be a professional speaker, paid to deliver keynotes. My Impactful Presenters Program is more suited to that
"Now I'm Recognised as an Industry Leader"
"I am much calmer and clearer when I talk now.
I have slowed down my thoughts and speed of talking ... people are able to follow my conversation. Before, I used to bombard them with so much info and talk so quickly my business partner would have to step in and explain.
Now I’m being invited to speak on industry panels and am recognised as an industry leader."
Julia Van Der Sommen
Director at Sample Room & Pattern Room
Here's how the Presence + Impact
8-week coaching program works
- Instant access, always available coaching, via a private WhatsApp Group
You drop a voice note, text message or even a video into the group to ask for feedback, ideas, support or to simply think out loud.
I’ll reply within a few hours (24 at most).
Bonus - you’ll learn by osmosis from what others in the group are sharing - Fortnightly live group coaching calls
We discuss, brainstorm, practice, give feedback on your real life speaking situations - work meetings, business pitches, social media content, your podcast strategy, even upcoming presentations.
No question is off limits and you’re tapping into my 30 years of professional experience, + the collective wisdom of the group
PLUS - Weekly video lessons covering the foundations of Presence + Impact, including:
Authentic Confidence - using your EXISTING experience, skills and talents to establish credibility
Influential Communication - speaking (and writing) in a way that connects with and moves your audience
Relationships for Impact - understanding who supports you, who can help you, and how to connect with those you need to engage
Reputation & Profile - how to build a professional ‘presence’ over time that feels good to you and gets the right attention of key stakeholders
By the end of just the first week you’ll have greater professional presence and confidence.
By the end of the program you’ll be authentically and impactfully contributing to conversations and influencing decisions, and building your professional reputation as a go-to-person in your field.
PLUS You Get These Bonuses!
The Complete
Speaking Confidence Course
The ESSENTIAL frameworks, tools, and how-tos to speak with confidence in meetings, speak with impact in online environments, to make yourself heard and to make your desired impact.
Value: $697
My
Earn-The-Right MiniCourse
This is a deep-dive into the stories you tell others (and yourself) about who you are and your credibility. It is the antidote to Imposter Syndrome, establishing extraordinary confidence without arrogance.
Value: $297
What Clients Say ...
Thank you again for yesterday. I slept deep and calm and have been sitting with all the ‘ah-has’ you gifted me.
Am truly grateful for you creating the space and kindness.
-Gemma Alker, Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Executive of the Year, Stevie Awards
Oh, my god! I just get like a super charge of energy and excitement by coming to the group calls, even if I just turn up, and I have no questions. I’m coming just for that!
- Tamara Pearce, Digital Lead, State Government Department
I love your energy, and I love your attitude, your outlook and how you make us all feel so safe, so comfortable.
And you’re so generous with your advice and knowledge
-Veronique Lutchyma
Renters Advocate
YOUR Voice Contributing To Conversations That Matter
My wish is for more diverse voices to be confident and capable in contributing to the conversations that matter. Voices like yours.
I get that feels like a lofty wish ... and I've seen the magic that happens when even the quietest, humblest people find their voice.
Energy shifts. People pause. Listen. Act.
I believe that the ability to show up and 'be' in the world, and to communicate with confidence, with presence, from a place of authenticity, is the most powerful skill you can have.
And what I KNOW to be true, is that EVERYONE can learn how to communicate with confidence, and EVERYONE can embody Presence + Impact.
I've seen it, over and over and over again.
Here's exactly what you get when you join
Presence + Impact
Instant access, always available, coaching and community via the private Presence + Impact WhatsApp group. This is anytime access to me, in your pocket.
PLUS Working Out Loud voice note drops from me - letting you in on my process as I run my business, engage my stakeholders, with Presence + Impact.
Value: money can't buy (literally)
Fortnightly live, group coaching calls.
These hour long calls are highly interactive - more like mastermind discussions. Everyone gets their questions answered, everyone learns from each other and you leave each call with clarity and confidence.
Value: $1,200
Weekly video lessons:
Authentic Confidence - using your EXISTING experience, skills and talents to establish credibility
Influential Communication - speaking (and writing) in a way that connects with and moves your audience
Relationships for Impact - understanding who
supports you, who can help you, and how to connect with those you need to engage
Reputation & Profile - how to build a professional ‘presence’ over time that feels good to you and gets the right attention of key stakeholders
Value: $595
AND These Bonuses 👇
My complete Speaking Confidence Course, which includes these multi-video-lesson modules
>> Foundations of Speaking with Confidence
>> Finessing your Presentations
>> Engaging Small & Virtual Audiences
>> Speaking Spontaneously
and
>> My favourite communication planning framework, the storytelling canvas
Value: $697
The Earn-the-Right Mini-Course, aka Imposter-Syndrome-Antidote.
This deep dive into who you are, why you do what you do, why you care about the contribution you want to make ... it's not overstating to say this little series of reflective videos will forever change how you see yourself.
Value: $297
"... Powerful and Inpsiring.
The Highlight of My Week"
"These are no ordinary group coaching calls. They are powerful and inspiring."
I have gained so many insights from each and every call .... your group calls are one of the highlights of my week.
You always create a safe space for all of us to share and ask questions, even the introverts among us ... I come away from every call with something I can implement ...
Your working-out-loud gives me permission to ask questions and share things that aren't fully formed yet because I know that, somehow, you'll work out what I'm trying to say and give me the next steps I need."
Melanie Campbell
Holistic Women's Business Coach
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Hi I'm Cat Matson ...
I have been facilitating change in rooms of 2-1200 since I was 18. From personal development programs for long-term-unemployed youth, to leading innovation and startup programs for Brisbane, Ipswich and now Western Sydney University.
My eight years in leadership roles in local council illustrated to me why the same old people keep getting the seat at the decision making table. It wasn’t about bias ‘against’ certain groups, it was a preference ‘for’ the voices that are familiar.
For the voices that have Presence + Impact.
So, I watched, modelled and learned what underpinned presence + impact.
And it wasn’t what I thought.
It wasn’t always the loudest person in the room.
And it certainly was not always the smartest, most experienced or even the most ‘right’
It was clarity and conviction of message.
It was a grounded, real confidence (not bravado).
And it is the ability to connect with the people at the table, understand their ‘agendas’ and meet them where they’re at.
The voices that have Presence + Impact aren’t any more experienced, any more intelligent, any more insightful. They just just know how to command a room, structure their thoughts and land their message.
Since then, I have used that knowledge to:
- Get the go-ahead on a $5M city-shaping project, despite the decision-makers’ reservations and concerns
- Lead the creation of, launch and defend 2 key economic development strategies, for two different cities
- Start this business as a side-hustle and grow it in just 2.5 years to replace my senior public sector manager salary
- Facilitate workshops that fundamentally change people’s perceptions of themselves (for the better)
- Turn the most nervous and frozen of people into confident, articulate speakers across both public and private, with clients successfully presenting to council and securing funding for their projects, to startup founders winning pitch competitions and securing clients
I have worked with more than 300 people in my online and in person programs over the last 5 years, and another 2,500 in keynote presentations and webinars.
At my core I’m a corporate hippy, driving positive change from within broken systems.
And I’m determined to help more people like me to do the same.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens after I enroll?
You’ll get instant access to the Presence + Impact portal with all the bonus material (my entire Speaking Confidence course, and the Earn-the-Right mini course) You’ll also get access to the coaching call calendar, so you can get them in your diary
When does the program start?
We start on 9 February, which is when you'll get the first video lesson.
You'll also get access to the Instant Access WhatsApp group.
What time are the coaching calls?
The coaching calls take place 12.30 - 1.30pm AEST (Brisbane time), online.
Are the coaching calls recorded?
Yes they are, and the recordings are made within your program portal within 24 hours.
Are the coaching calls truly interactive, or do you just take pre-submitted questions?
Oh, these are truly interactive - I answer EVERY question and you ask your questions live. I work best in response, my mind is an endless treasure trove of ideas, experiences and information … you get that live.
Do I have to attend all 4 calls to get results?
In short, no.
I get it, we're busy, and carving out time for yet another committment can be tough.
That's why I offer the asynchronous coaching via WhatsApp as well ... you'll alsways get your questions answered.
Attend as many calls as you can, you'll have the most fun. And, if you do everything asynchronously, you'll get the results too.
How long will the recorded resources be available?
Forever.
Lifetime access … and by lifetime I mean as long as I can currently foresee. If and when I decide to ever shut down the learning portal, you’ll get plenty of notice so you can get the resources you need.
The WhatsApp group will be archived at the end of the program - you'll still be able to see the messages, but won't be able to post new content.
Can't I just learn this from a book?
You could probably learn some of the theory in a book, yep.
But a book can’t answer your questions, or give you support and feedback based on your unique circumstances, personality, thinking or speaking style.
A book also won't think out loud with you and work through how all this works in real life.
Can I work with you, Cat, 1-1?
In this program, no … however the guidance I offer in the group setting feels like it’s one on one. AND, you get the benefit of learning from the coaching I offer your fellow participants too.
I have limited space for 1-1 clients, packages start at $2,850 + gst. Message me if you think that’s a better fit for you and we can chat.
What are the payment options?
You can pay in full, in 2 equal monthly installments or in 4 equal fortnightly installments.
Simply choose which option works best for you on the checkout page.
What's the difference between this and your other programs?
The Speaking Confidence Program (included in Presence + Impact) is the foundation modules from the Impactful Presenters program, designed for people who want to speak with more confidence in day-to-day professional conversations. It’s a self-paced program that doesn’t have coaching. It's a self-paced program and doesn't include any coaching.
The Impactful Presenters Program is a comprehensive speaking and presenting program. It’s specifically for people who want to speak more confidently in day-to-day conversations, as well as present from stage (small - large). For a small fee you can add the additional Impactful Presenter Program modules at checkout.
Presence + Impact is a new program, informed by the 300+ people who’ve gone through the Speaking Confidence and Impactful Presenters Programs, showing you not just how to speak with confidence and present with impact, but also how to develop the professional presence you need to command a room and hold a conversation that moves the dial.
I have another question .... ?
Too easy - email me at cat.matson[@]catmatson.com.au (remove the [ ], they're just there to block the bots).
The world needs more diverse voices contributing to conversations that matter.
And your world - your industry, your organisation, your community - needs YOU to show up.
To take up space. To lead. And to contribute.
With authentic confidence.
With Presence + Impact.
Here's a Recap of What You Get When You Join
- Unlimited, always available, instant-access coaching and brainstorming in the private WhatsApp group
- 4 live group coaching calls
- Weekly video 'lessons' covering Authentic Confidence, Influential Communication, Relationships for Impact, Reputation & Profile
- Working-out-loud voice-note drops from me
- Complete Speaking Confidence Program
- Earn-the-Right minicourse, to banish imposter syndrome forever
