Speak Up!

Helping women stand out and lead boldly with their unique and powerful voice.

Find your voice.

Command the room.

Lead with impact.

Speak Up! is a first-of-its-kind program that helps women in CRE and other majority-male fields show up, speak with power, and lead with confidence on panels, in meetings, on podcasts, and everywhere in between.

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Upcoming Cohort Start Dates:

Now Enrolling

January 13th - March 31, 2026

Meets Tuesdays 11:00am ET
Now Enrolling

February 12th - April 30th, 2026

Meets Thursdays 11am ET
Coming Soon

Summer '26

Coming Soon

Fall '26

Here's why it works

This isn’t a cookie-cutter speaking course. It’s a hands-on experience built by two women who’ve worked in CRE and know how powerful — and challenging — it is to speak up.

In Speak Up!, you'll learn to:

Speak with clarity and presence 

whether you're in a meeting, on a panel, or leading from the front of the room.

Structure your message

so it actually lands — from storytelling to strategy, you'll know what to say and how to say it.

Practice in real-life formats

not just hypothetical exercises, but actual presentations, podcast interviews, and pitches.

Get feedback that fuels growth 

from expert facilitators and a supportive peer group that wants you to succeed.

Build tools that boost your visibility

like podcast pitch templates, media kits, and speaker reel outlines.

Plan, Prep, and Book 3 Podcasts

with three real, industry-focused podcast guest spots to help you amplify your voice and credibility. 

Program Structure

Speak Up! is a 3-month live course (plus a bonus 4th month) designed to help you build real-world speaking skills step by step. You’ll meet weekly over Zoom for interactive workshops, and apply what you learn in between through guided practice and feedback.

MODULE 01

Confidence & Mindset

Build authentic presence and identify internal blockers to confidence and visibility.

MODULE 02

Storytelling & Message Crafting

Craft signature stories that reflect values, voice, and credibility.

MODULE 03

Visibility Strategy

Adapt message delivery across various speaking environments.

MODULE 4

Structuring Content for Impact

Build compelling, organized, and confident messages.

MODULE 05

Visuals & Audience Engagement

Build technical fluency in visual communication and live engagement strategies.

MODULE 6

Embodied Speaking: Own the Room

Develop physical presence, vocal control, and resilience when things go off-script.

MODULE 07

Tech Tools for Speakers

Enhance delivery and polish using modern tools for visuals, engagement, and preparation.

Practice Makes Powerful

Real confidence comes from doing, not just watching. That’s why practice is at the core of Speak Up! Over the 3-month program, you'll have opportunities to practice within a small and supportive (10-woman) cohort.

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Mock podcast interviews

So you feel ready — not rehearsed — when it’s time to go live.

Presentations, pitches, and internal updates

Practice delivering the kinds of talks and presentations you actually face at work.

Peer and facilitator feedback

You’ll get clear, constructive input on what’s working and what could be stronger from people who want to see you succeed.

Is Speak Up! for you?

Speak Up! was created for women who want to use their voice more confidently and intentionally — whether that’s in meetings, on panels, or in everyday conversations. You don’t need a certain title or years of experience. You just need the desire to grow.
This course is for you if....
You work in or around commercial real estate
You're open to feedback and committed to showing up
You want to get better at speaking, presenting, or leading out loud
You crave more confidence and clarity when sharing your ideas
Interested in learning more, but not sure whether you're ready to apply? Register here, and we'll send you a free public speaking resources library and updates on future program dates!
  • Duration

    3 months + bonus 4th month

  • Next Start Dates

    January 13, 2026

    February 12, 2026

  • Cohort Max Size

    10

  • Full Price

    $3,000

  • Payment Methods

    Payment plans available

The Investment

We know investing in yourself takes planning — and sometimes support. We’ve designed this program to be high-impact and high-value, and we also offer flexible options to help make it doable.

We also offer:
  • Payment plans so you can spread out the cost
  • Resources to request company sponsorship, including talking points, templates, and email drafts to help you ask for professional development support

If you want to participate, we’ll help you find a way to make it work.
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Meet Your Guides

Speak Up! is a collaboration between two women-led platforms changing the face of leadership and visibility in commercial real estate:
P20 Leadership and Women Speak CRE. Together, we’ve built the course we wish we had earlier in our own careers — one that helps women lead with their voices and get the opportunities they deserve.
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Melina Cordero
Founder, P20 Leadership
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Founder of P20 Leadership, Melina Cordero is a workplace strategist and leadership expert who helps women thrive in male-dominated industries.
She’s a sought-after speaker, former global head of retail research at CBRE, and creator of inclusive leadership programs trusted by top firms across the country.
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Allison S. Weiss
Founder, Women Speak CRE & CRE Recruiting
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Founder of Women Speak CRE and CRE Recruiting, Allison S. Weiss brings over a decade of experience in recruiting, leadership coaching, and team strategy in the commercial real estate industry.
She has placed and coached hundreds of CRE professionals and built a platform that amplifies women’s voices across the industry — from conference stages to the C-suite.

Ready to speak up, stand out, and lead boldly?

You belong on the panel, in the pitch, at the mic.

This is your moment.
  

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Let's build a better industry together.

Want to learn more about P20 Leadership programs and opportunities? Get in touch.
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Let's explore how we can transform your leadership development strategy.