Book Lee Woodward — Speaker, Coach, and Advocate for the Next Generation
Bridging experience and empathy to help Gen X leaders, educators, and employers better understand, mentor, and empower Gen Z — the next generation of thinkers, doers, and change-makers.
After 25 years leading global teams across industries — from aerospace to entrepreneurship — I saw firsthand how connection and communication drive success.
Now, I help leaders, educators, and mentors translate that same clarity and confidence to the next generation.
As the founder of Simplify Adulting, I combine my Fortune 100 leadership background, my experience raising two twenty-somethings, and my passion for teaching real-world skills to close the gap between generations.
From college campuses to leadership summits, Lee brings practical tools, honest insight, and humor to help audiences connect and grow.
Workshops & Speaking Topics
The Lost Art of Connection: How to Be Seen, Heard, and Understood
In a world of constant noise, true connection has become rare — and powerful. This session helps participants rediscover what it means to show up fully: to be present in your body, manage your energy, and communicate with awareness instead of autopilot.
From Parenting to Mentoring: Redefining Support for a New Generation
The rules of parenting change when your kids become adults — but no one hands you a new playbook. This talk helps parents and mentors shift from managing to guiding, replacing frustration with understanding and pressure with partnership.
Stuck to Solutions: Move From Overwhelm to Action
Overwhelm is the new normal — but it doesn’t have to control your life. This hands-on session teaches Lee’s practical approach to move from chaos to clarity using her simple three-step method: be curious, map the challenge, and take one small action.
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding the First Generation Raised by Technology
This keynote challenges audiences to rethink what it means to grow up — and lead — in a world shaped by algorithms, distraction, and constant change. It’s an honest, eye-opening look at how technology has transformed attention, identity, and connection for Gen Z.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“Lee has a rare ability to make complex ideas feel clear and actionable. She connects instantly with her audience and leaves people thinking differently about how they lead, communicate, and grow.” - Corporate Leader
“Her sessions are engaging, thoughtful, and surprisingly fun. Lee makes everyone feel comfortable while challenging them to see things from a new perspective.”
— Event Participant
“I appreciated how Lee broke down the difference between advocacy and mentorship — it helped me recognize who truly supports me and how I can do the same for others.”
— Program Attendee
“Whether speaking to a room of executives or young professionals, Lee brings clarity, humor, and humanity. She inspires confidence and delivers real change.”
— Senior Advisor & Former Colleague
Lee doesn’t speak at audiences — she connects with them.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience and a deep understanding of today’s changing world, she helps people see themselves and others with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Her sessions are practical and human, combining real-world insight with the kind of honesty that makes lasting change possible.
Whether she’s talking to parents, educators, or professionals, Lee brings a rare blend of warmth and wisdom that reminds us we’re all still learning — and that’s exactly where growth begins.