LeadHERship: Holly Kobia

Lead the Ask: The Confidence to Have the Conversations That Change Everything

Description

Whether you're asking for a gift, closing a sale, building a partnership, seeking support for an idea, or leading organizational change, success often comes down to one thing: your willingness to have the conversation.

In this engaging and practical session, Holly Kobia—fundraising strategist, leadership coach, and host of the Lead the Ask podcast—shares lessons learned from raising millions of dollars, leading teams, building businesses, and helping organizations achieve ambitious goals.

Attendees will learn how to overcome hesitation, build confidence, communicate value more effectively, and lead meaningful conversations that create results.

Key Takeaways

• Confidence comes from preparation, not personality.
• Why people avoid important conversations—and how to move past it.
• How to communicate value with clarity and conviction.
• Building relationships that create opportunities.
• Turning intention into action and results.