Leadership Communication Coaching in Chicago

Helping People Find Their Voice and Lead With It

The Leadership Voice Studio™ is a Chicago-based leadership communication studio that helps diverse leaders, technical experts, and coaches communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence in the conversations that shape careers, teams, and organizations.

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One Mission. Three Pathways.

Joyce Talag, Chicago leadership coach, presenting interactive communication exercise

For professionals and executives who want to elevate their communication, confidence and leadership presence, we provide:

1:1 English Communication Coaching
Leadership Communication Coaching
Executive Presence Development
On-demand Courses (coming soon)

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AMPLIFY leadership communication workshop with group of professionals in Chicago

For organizations investing in stronger leaders, teams, and workplace cultures, we provide:

Leadership Communication Training
Business English Training for Professionals
Team Development Experiences
Workshop and Keynotes

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For coaches who want to deepen their impact on the leaders they coach, we provide:

Mentor Coaching
Coach Supervision
Coach Branding
Business Development

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Meet Joyce Talag, PCC

The Leadership Voice Studio™ was founded by Joyce Talag, PCC, an executive and leadership communication coach who has supported more than 1,500 professionals through over 5,000 coaching sessions across technology, consulting, healthcare, financial services, education, and professional services.

Having lived as a child in the Middle East and the Philippines, and immigrated to the United States as an adult, Joyce brings global perspective into her coaching. She takes a culturally responsive approach to helping clients find their voice and communicate with confidence, credibility, and authenticity.

Joyce is an active member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Workforce and Technology Councils, as well as the International Coaching Federation – Chicago Chapter.

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CREDENTIALS

ASSESSMENTS

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Angie Jara, Product Manager at Zillow

    "In this fast-paced environment, I navigate interactions with numerous stakeholders ranging from engineering teams to executive leadership, which demand not just technical acumen but also strong inter-personal skills and unwavering self-assurance. Joyce's approach, built on deep trust, genuine partnership, and insightful guidance, was instrumental in helping me rebuild my confidence and self-worth, extending far beyond my professional life to encompass my growth as a whole person."

  • John, Technology Director

    "Joyce is a patient and highly professional English coach who pays great attention to detail. She actively listens to my needs and thinks outside the box to create ways to help me improve. With her guidance, I've reduced grammatical slips, softened my tone, and developed greater awareness of situations that trigger stammering. I highly recommend Joyce, not only as an English coach but also as a thoughtful advisor for my communication needs."

  • Yishan H., Product Manager

    “I had the extreme luck of coming across Joyce as my coach for the past eight months. From the moment we met, I was genuinely suprised by how Joyce carries such a calm demeanor, along with an openness, creativity, and empathy.

    She truly listens to what I’m saying and is able to summarize it in a succinct way that brings more clarity to me as well. She always asks intentional and thoughtful questions, never with judgment or prejudice.

    I can say that I’ve been able to talk to Joyce about so many different topics – life, relationship, career, and work – and every conversation has brought me a deeper sense of clarity and understanding. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a kind, warm, and thoughtful coach to help them tackle any challenges in their next chapter!”

  • Jerrold, Senior Business Analyst

    I highly recommend Joyce as a coach! She is always well-prepared and provides structured yet engaging sessions. Apart from teaching the English language, she also shares valuable insights on various topics, making each session enriching and thought-provoking. Her ability to connect language learning with real-world knowledge makes studying with her a truly rewarding experience.

  • Anna, AI Specialist/Data Scientist

    “Joyce is an amazing teacher—always prepared, she truly listens and draws on her coaching and communication experience to help you grow not only in English but also in other areas. I’m so glad I met her!”

Our Distinct Approach

The Leadership Voice Studio’s approach to leadership development and communication is responsive to the diverse cultural and linguistic orientations of professionals working in Chicagoland and across the United States.

We bring together our founder Joyce Talag’s leadership coaching practice across 5,000+ sessions with leaders working in Fortune 500, tech, and other major organizations, along with corporate experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives that won public relations and business communications awards, around 500-hour TESOL practice, and lived experience as a global professional and immigrant.

Clients choose us for:

  • Holistic leadership and communication approach

  • Customized learning plans with practical workplace application

  • Culturally responsive and accent-friendly coaching

  • Small-group and coaching-centered experiences

How We Help

Leadership Communication Coaching

Leadership communication coaching helps professionals communicate more effectively in meetings, presentations, stakeholder discussions, feedback conversations, and leadership situations.

1:1 English Communication Coaching

For multilingual professionals and immigrant executives who are tired of filtering themselves at work. We go beyond vocabulary and grammar—to the mindset and confidence work that lets you lead at your U.S. workplace without changing your accent. Start with a $100 trial session.

Executive Presence Development

Executive presence is the ability to inspire confidence, credibility, and trust through communication and leadership behavior. We help professionals develop a presence that feels both authentic and impactful.

Cross-Cultural Communication

Cross-cultural communication coaching helps professionals navigate cultural differences, workplace expectations, and communication styles in increasingly global organizations.

Mentor Coaching and Supervision

We support coaches through mentor coaching and supervision experiences that encourage reflection, deepen capability, and strengthen coaching effectiveness.

Who We Serve

We work with professionals, organizations, and coaches across industries, with particular expertise supporting:

  • People Leaders

  • Technical Experts – Engineers, Researchers, Analysts

  • Product and Program Managers / Designers

  • International Talent / Immigrant and Multicultural Professionals

  • Non-Native English Speakers

  • Emerging and Mid-Career Leaders

  • Professional Coaches

Many of our clients are already highly capable and respected for their expertise. They come to us because they want their communication, confidence, and influence to match the quality of their work.

Your Voice Matters

The world does not need a different version of you. It needs the insight, perspective, and leadership that only you can bring to the conversations that matter most.

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