Go from undervalued to Acclaimed

You deserve to be rewarded for your Thought Leadership!

LEARN to leverage your influence and get the job, the client or the project you DESERVE

CREATE meaningful impact that gets noticed by the RIGHT people.

EARN a 6 or even 7 figure income BECAUSE of what you know, how you show up, and the community around you.

… WITHOUT feeling like an imposter, hiding in the background wishing you were the one on stage or in front of the camera!

Find out how

Hi, I’m Andrea Sampson, and like you, I know what it’s like to have the ideas, the knowledge, the experience and even the know how… and still not get noticed for the work and the impact being created.

Don’t let your FRUSTRATION get in the way of the IMPACT you WANT TO MAKE.

Join us for 12-month journey to INFLUENCE, IMPACT & INCOME

🚀 Get the support you need with LIVE weekly coaching and monthly EXPERT led training – become the go-to thought leader in your field.

🎯Build your skills and your influence with pre-recorded Masterclasses and a proven and powerful toolbox filled with frameworks, templates and tools – show up with confidence, clarity & authority.

📣 Get AMPLIFIED by the community where the Thought Leaders of tomorrow are being created NOW – build your authority, reputation & income together.

When you enroll in the Thought Leader Academy, your yearly membership includes :

Weekly Expert-Led Group Coaching Sessions

Unlock the power of our proven system with weekly group sessions that focus on your specific needs, deepen your understanding and practice alongside other seasoned professionals.

Can’t attend a session? Watch it (and others) in our library of recorded sessions.

Monthly Live Masterclasses with Thought Leaders

Transform your success by gaining powerful insights from industry experts. These interactive sessions and Q&As will provide you with insight to accelerate your own journey as a Thought Leader.

Your Confident Leader Masterclass Toolkit

A Masterclass Library and comprehensive workbook includes the training and every framework and tool you will ever need to help you create connection, clarity & acclaim with your audiences

These trainings have been developed over years of use with our global clients and are tested and proven to create results.

Learning on Your Terms

Your Masterclass Library continues to grow and contains over 50 pre-recorded Masterclasses on Communications, Branding & Community Building.

Get access to learning on topics ranging from Creating Your Thought Leadership Idea, Building Stories That Sell, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs, Create Your Irresistible Personal Brand, Using Emotional Language To Connect, Building a Profitable Community, Body Language Skills For Leaders, and many, many more!

Make Your Ideas Irresistible

Being a Thought Leader means being a professional Communicator who builds their business on their knowledge, expertise and the ability to connect with audiences.

Supercharge your ability to communicate under pressure. Learn powerful techniques that ensure your audience is engaged, understands your message, and forges an emotional connection with your ideas.

Where the Thought Leaders of Tomorrow Gather TODAY!

Who are the Thought Leaders you wish you had on speed dial? Imagine if you had been part of their community when they were building their acclaim. This is exactly what the Thought Leader Academy is for.

Connect with like-minded individuals who are on a similar journey. Your community will provide support, inspiration, accountability and accelerate your success on your journey to become a Thought Leader.

See what our clients say:

"...this far exceeded my expectations. The coaching was great, they fully understood my message and guided me to deliver it in a uniquely captivating way. It was the best investment I could have made for the success of my TEDx Talk."

– Amy Tepperman, Moving EDGEucation

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"the coaching was genuine, and authentic, pushing and supporting me in all the right places. They made me feel like they were with me every step of the way!"

– Angela Payne, National Board President, Lean In Canada, Co-Founder, Leed HR

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"I learned more in my 3 hours, than I have in a 30-year career of executive leadership! "

– Richard P. Blundell, Sustainability Leader and Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management

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See what our clients say:

“Even Tiger Woods has a coach! That’s why when I need help pushing my speaking to the highest levels possible — keeping me on my best game in front of any audience, I turn to Andrea Sampson. She is one of the few coaches I trust and will listen to when it comes to helping me give my best performance.“

– Mark Bowden, Keynote Speaker/Author

“Connecting with an audience and delivering a great keynote is a craft. There’s nothing accidental about it. That’s why I work with Andrea Sampson. She has helped me transform my performance. She pushes my ideas and helps me organize them in a way that will resonate with my audiences. I highly recommend her.“

– Jeremy Miller, Professional Speaker,

“I learned more in my 3 hours, than I have in a 30-year career of executive leadership, punctuated with many public speaking commitments. They can quickly distill complex messages into simple stories to capture the attention of the public audience with poignant and focused presentations. “

– Richard Blundell, Head of Strategy at Pantonium Inc

And what about the 3 common myths that will keep you from being seen as the go-to Thought Leader in your field?

Myth: Its just about the facts, storytelling is for entertainers.

Fact: A story can be told in a couple of words and Neuroscience has shown that it creates connections in the brain that helps listeners retain over 70% of details within the story. This is a fact that will help you create memorable connections for your audience, elevating you to Thought Leader status.

Myth: Put your head down and do the work, you’ll get noticed eventually.

Fact: The reality is there are many, many experts out there doing the work just like you. Its time to raise yourself above them by building your message, your personal brand and your community. Becoming a thought leader takes more than just storytelling, it also takes you choosing to be seen, this is where your Personal Brand really shines.

Myth: You have to be an industry leader, corporate CEO or politician to be a thought leader.

Fact: Thought leaders are creating our future, and if we believe we can’t be one, then we are choosing to NOT add our thinking to the co-creation of the future we want. Each of us has unique thinking and we each have something to add, and what we need now more than ever is a diversity of thought leadership. Step forward, speak your truth, add your voice and help us create a more inclusive, sustainable future that represents all who live within it.

We teach you how to:

#1: Communicate Your Ideas Powerfully

Build, refine and share your core thought leadership ideas and become a skilled communicator, conveying complex concepts with ease and confidence.

#2: Build Your Personal Brand

Create a powerful and memorable personal brand that sets you apart from the competition. Harness the power of branding to establish yourself as a trusted authority in your industry.

#3: Attract Your Community

Connect with your target audience and build a loyal community of followers who resonate with your message. Master the art of engagement to forge lasting connections and grow your influence.

#4: Elevate Your Authority Through Storytelling

The key to captivating an audience lies in your ability as a storyteller. Story transforms your data into compelling narratives that resonate and forge an emotional connection with your audience, making them want to work with you and being ready to pay what it costs!

FAQ

When is the first coaching session?

Academy Coaching sessions happen every week. Currently they are scheduled on Thursday’s at 3 pm Eastern Time.

Once you’ve joined, you’re automatically added to all coaching calendar invites, so you will be able to attend a session within days.

Is this just about learning to public speak?

Public speaking is definitely a part of the program, however becoming a Thought Leader involves more than just being able to speak on a stage.

This program will give you the foundations you need in communications, public speaking, message development as well as personal branding and community building approaches.

The Thought Leader Academy provides a comprehensive foundation for building your authority, credibility and reach as a thought leader.

You will be amongst other emerging thought leaders who become your professional network as you grow and become known. This is a powerful network who will help you build yourself and your reputation.

As you heard before, your network is your net worth!

How much time will this take?

The amount of time you invest in your growth is up to you. Many of our participants spend 1.5-2 hours per week and use the flexibility of the recorded sessions to find the time in their schedules.

How much will this cost?

Your 2024 Academy Membership is just $197 per month for 12-months or $2,364 for the year.

What if I can't attend a weekly session?

All sessions are recorded, and you will have workbooks and supporting materials. Join as many or as few group coaching sessions as you would like and make sure to watch the replays, there are always valuable takeaways from each session.

How long will it take to see results?

The amount of time varies widely for each person. Most of Academy members report initial results within the first 30 days, and many have implemented actionable takeaways in their very first coaching session!