Peter Milner has been a close friend for over a decade. Throughout that time, our lives have run in parallel, as we’ve both navigated significant journeys of self-discovery. In a recent episode of The Speakers Collaborative Studio Session (available here), Peter shared the power of vulnerability—what it means to speak from the heart without fear.

After this episode aired, several viewers reached out, sharing how deeply Peter's message had impacted them. His willingness to express his emotions—first on stage in May, and then during the livestream—changed lives.

Our stories matter. They shape who we are and connect us to each other, yet we often hold them back—whether out of pride, embarrassment, or self-doubt. I’ve felt that too: wondering if what I have to say is important in a world filled with so many voices.

But here’s the truth: someone needs to hear your story. It may be a story that’s been told before, but it has never been told by you, and someone out there is waiting to hear it.

I created this stage because too many people feel isolated and alone. One story could make all the difference. Peter took the stage, and because he did, lives were changed—including his, and you don’t have to be on a stage to tell your story, but if you want to be, I have one for you.

Stage 1: The Self-Paced Speaker is Live!

I never set out to be a coach. My goal was simple: be a lawyer who also speaks. But life has a way of shifting plans. When I founded The Speakers Collaborative, it started as a way to create the content I needed—because after nearly two decades of speaking, I still didn’t have solid recordings to showcase my work.

Soon, though, I realized The Speakers Collaborative had a much bigger purpose. After our first group call, it hit me: to truly prepare speakers for the stage, coaching was essential.

Now, as my friend and alumna Kerra Bolton says, "If anyone's a coach, it's you."

That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce Stage 1—a new self-paced mini-course that doubles as an instructional guide and a primer for our two-month cohorts.

Curious about what’s inside? Take a sneak peek at two of our modules for free, right here.

Be Our Guest

The Speakers Collaborative Studio Session is a weekly livestream on LinkedIn Live and Youtube featuring speakers and thought leaders. Each Tuesday we discuss our work, what our guests do, and how we can grow together.

An innovative portion of each episode is the guest solo, where our guests are given the stage for a five to seven minute mini talk that can then be used for their own content and promotion, extending the stage we have built.

If you would like to join our stage, go here to select your Tuesday.