Workshops and keynotes that simplify the hardest parts of adulting — money, career, and communication — so people walk away feeling capable, empowered, and ready to take action.
Lee Woodward is a Fortune 100 executive turned Adulting Coach and founder of Simplify Adulting.
After leading global learning and development for more than 120,000 employees across aerospace, manufacturing, retail, and international operations, Lee shifted her focus to helping twenty-somethings move from adulting stress to adulting success.
As a Gen X mom who vividly remembers the overwhelm of her own twenties — and after watching her two children navigate today’s far more complex world — Lee built Simplify Adulting as a movement that teaches real-life skills in a judgment-free, practical, and human way.
Lee’s superpower is breaking down hard things into simple steps so people feel seen, capable, and confident.
Whether she’s teaching money skills, communication techniques, or career momentum, Lee brings warmth, humor, and straight-talk clarity that helps people take action immediately.
Gen Z is smart — but communication is the skill gap everyone feels. Misunderstandings, unclear messages, shutdowns in conflict, fear of speaking up… it slows teams down and creates tension.
I teach young adults how to communicate with presence and clarity — even when they’re nervous, overwhelmed, or under pressure. We cover the skills that build trust: grounding before speaking, choosing the right tone, staying steady in tough conversations, and actually hearing people instead of reacting.
Your people walk away speaking more clearly, listening more intentionally, and showing up in a way that makes collaboration easier. Less friction. More confidence. Better results..
This is the biggest hidden gap. Gen Z walks into the workplace without a map. They don’t know the norms, how information flows, who decides what, or how to interpret feedback — and it leads to frustration on both sides.
I explain, in plain language, how modern workplaces operate: unspoken expectations, communication styles across generations, how managers think, what "ownership" actually means, and how to spot what matters most in any role.
We also work through how to ask better questions, how to ask for clarity without sounding unsure, and how to build trust early.
Your early-career talent becomes easier to coach, quicker to adapt, and more confident navigating real-world professional dynamics. You’ll see fewer missteps, more maturity, and a clearer sense of initiative.
Financial stress is one of the leading reasons young adults disengage, call out, or job-hop. If they’re anxious about money, they cannot be fully present.
I teach a simple, real-world money system that helps participants break the cycle of “barely getting by.” No shame. No jargon. Just clarity. We cover cash-flow timing, leak-finding, and a practical plan they can start the same day.
More stability. More confidence. A noticeable drop in financial chaos — which means fewer attendance issues, fewer emergencies, and more focused employees or students. This workshop pays for itself in retention alone.
Gen Z isn’t lacking intelligence — they’re drowning in overwhelm. When things get unclear or emotional, they freeze or shut down instead of moving forward.
I teach my 3-step Simplify Adulting method:
Awareness → Map It → Action.
It helps people slow down enough to think, see real options, and take the next right step instead of spiraling.
We practice real scenarios: conflict with coworkers, unclear assignments, mistakes, miscommunication, juggling priorities — the actual stuff that trips them up.
Your people become more resourceful, more composed, and more proactive. They learn how to handle problems instead of handing them off.
From Overwhelmed to Capable: A New Approach to Adulting
The 3 Skills Every Young Adult Needs Today: Plan, Pivot, Improvise
Money Stress Is Not a Life Sentence
Communication That Builds Trust — Even Across Generations
Why Gen Z Needs Mentors (and Why Mentors Need Gen Z)