Transformative Trainers Academy
Your expertise already changes the way people work. Imagine your teaching doing the same.
Whether you’re an accidental, inconsistent, or plateaued trainer, learn how to confidently design and deliver workshops that keep people engaged and help them actually apply what they learn from you.
For consultants, changemakers, and subject matter experts ready to teach so every session lands.
Sound familiar?
The Accidental Trainer
You know your subject like the back of your hand, but training wasn't the plan. Now you're doing it anyway, but you're nervous about where to start, as you struggle with feeling overwhelmed.
The Inconsistent Trainer
Some sessions land, some don't, and you can't always tell why. Sometimes people are engaged, and sometimes you think they're on their phones more than focused on your workshop.
The Plateaued Trainer
You've been training for a while; it's "fine," but you've hit a ceiling. You know it's key to have interactive workshops and do "something" to help people actually apply their learning, but it's all a bit confusing.
Here's the real problem: it's not that you don't know your subject. It's that your teaching hasn't caught up with how much you know… yet.
And that gap shows up as fear:
- The fear of standing in front of a room and having your own expertise fall flat, watching people disengage with content you know is genuinely really good
- The fear of being asked to run your workshop again, and dreading it instead of looking forward to it
- The fear that even though you're an expert, once you're standing in front of a group, you don't feel like one
- The fear that without a reliable method, you're winging it every time
Maybe you already run workshops. And maybe you've had a session that didn't land, and you're still not sure why.
The room goes quiet in a way that doesn’t feel like focus. A few people are on their phones, not fully with you anymore. When you ask for feedback, it’s polite: “That was really interesting,” “Thanks, that was helpful,” and nothing more specific than that.
Weeks later, you find out nobody actually used anything from your workshop, and you’re left wondering, “Do they actually remember anything from my workshop?”
You’re replaying it in your head, wondering what went wrong, and not sure what to do differently next time.
The struggle is real. And here’s the part that stings most: it’s not just one bad session. It’s the fear that even though you’re an expert, once you’re standing in front of a group, you don’t feel like one. That’s what actually keeps you up at night, not whether you know your subject, but ..whether your teaching will ever catch up to it.
Built for consultants, changemakers, and subject matter specialists who want their workshops to be as impactful and engaging as the expertise behind them.
Because knowledge this hard-won deserves to actually land.
Within your first 30 days, you’ll receive your invitation to your first live Masterclass and Learning Lab, and you’ll get immediate access to your customized roadmap using the L.A.S.T.I.N.G. I.M.P.A.C.T. framework, built around your specific priorities, not a one-size-fits-all approach. No guessing where to start.
Here's the good news
That gap between what you know and how you teach it isn't a personality flaw. It's a skill gap. And skill gaps can be closed.
Unlock the tools for engaging and effective training so:
- The people you teach come back for more
- Your participants rave about you
- Your impact skyrockets
- You look and feel like the rockstar you are
You’re a change-maker who wants your content to create real impact. You want to leave a legacy. You’re already a trailblazer in your field. Now become a trailblazer with your workshops and courses.
create a course / workshop / program from scratch or improve one you already have.
upgrade how you teach and engage.
You’re a change-maker who wants your content to create real impact. You want to leave a legacy. You’re already a trailblazer in your field. Now become a trailblazer with your workshops and courses.
How to Teach for Impact, Inclusion, and Change
Changing the world for the better drives you.
But… you also suspect that something’s not quite right – it feels like the impact you have right now is a fraction of what’s possible.
That’s exactly what the Transformative Trainers Academy gives you.
Unlock the tools you need to design and deliver training that captivates, connects, and creates lasting impact.
Imagine If You Could:
Go from dreading the next time you're asked to run a session, to being asked back again and again, and actually looking forward to it
Watch participants leave not just nodding along, but actually using what you taught them weeks later
Walk into any room, from a small team meeting to a packed conference hall, and feel like the expert you already are
- Go from dreading the next time you're asked to run a session, to being asked back again and again, and actually looking forward to it
- Watch participants leave not just nodding along, but actually using what you taught them weeks later
- Walk into any room, from a small team meeting to a packed conference hall, and feel like the expert you already are
I’m Lee-Anne Ragan, and I know that learning can change the world.
For over 35 years, I’ve worked with more than 50,000 changemakers across 150+ countries, including 50+ global UN teams, to design and deliver workshops and courses that create real, measurable impact.
I’ve seen firsthand how powerful a well-crafted workshop can drive social change and empower communities. I believe workshops can be transformative—not just for participants but for the trainers who lead them.
Now I want to help you go from feeling uncertain about your workshops and courses to consistently delivering sessions that are innovative, relevant, and impactful.
Expert helpTo take you to the next BIG, elevated level
Maybe you’ve tried taking a training-of-trainers course before, or maybe you’ve done some reading on the subject. But it hasn’t helped. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to remember what you learned.
In the Transformative Trainers Academy, you’ll uncover exactly how to create and run workshops and courses that immediately engage your audience, have them excited to learn from you, and in a way that STICKS. And you’ll learn in an environment that feels full of ease and joy (really!!)
And all of that means your participants will love you, your students will adore you, and that beloved subject matter expertise of yours will reach more people, with more impact, creating more influence and social change.
In the Transformative Trainers Academy, you will:
- Get my L.A.S.T.I.N.G. I.M.P.A.C.T. framework, 35+ years of experience distilled into the tips and tools you need to design and deliver powerful learning to anyone, anywhere, on any topic.
- Learn how to consistently design and deliver engaging, innovative workshops, group programs, online courses over and over again
- Gain confidence in your teaching, training, and facilitation abilities, so you can roll with anything that’s thrown at you
- Connect with our global community of fabulous members just like you
- Actually enjoy the process of designing and delivering courses and workshops
- Have the chance to amplify your impact on a local AND a global scale
- Access resources 24/7 to support your every step, like brushing up your public speaking skills, oodles of easy, impactful ways to make your workshops interactive, and how to deal with so-called “difficult participants.”
As long as you’re interested in amping up your engagement and impact, whether you have the tiniest seed of an idea or you want to leverage your existing workshops, this is for you.
What’s inside the Transformative Trainers Academy?
A flexible learning path
that lets you journey at your own pace, guided by my L.A.S.T.I.N.G. I.M.P.A.C.T. framework so you always know your next step. No overwhelm, no confusion, just a clear plan you'll actually stick with, backed by videos, checklists, and challenges. This isn't one more thing to manage. It's built for busy people with full plates.
Monthly live masterclasses
where I share my tried-and-true tips and techniques honed from teaching more than 50,000 participants from more than 150 countries (all recorded so you can review at your leisure in case you can’t attend in real-time).
Monthly live learning labs
where members like you bring your specific workshop questions and challenges and get support from me and the community.
A weekly email
to help you use your learning, keep your motivation up, and always know what's coming up.
Mindset support
to overcome those pesky, uninvited voices that challenge whether you can do this. (Pro-tip: you absolutely can!)
Resource vault
with learning resources, like surveys, interactive learning activities, and worksheets, that you can use in your workshops, trainings, and courses.
Private, member-only forum
so you can get support and brainstorming help when you need it.
Access to my Life Lenses® assessment
I’ve been using this tool with organizations like the UN and the World Bank for over twenty years. It helps you design and teach accessible content that’s not biased toward how you like to learn, meaning you’ll create great learning content and teach in ways that work for everyone!
That’s what’s waiting for you the moment you join. Enroll Now
You're Not ALone
You know better than most that there’s so much despair, division, conflict, and hopelessness in our world. From climate change, gender-based violence, racism, and poverty to inequity, lack of access to healthcare and education, and human rights violations, you’ve likely seen your fair share. And you care about your particular subject matter expertise. Deeply.
When you ask yourself where can you move the needle, the answer is right here. By learning my trade secrets of designing and delivering powerful learning, you’ll amplify your content, your voice, and your impact. And that’s great for everyone.
Not only that, but you can learn to do that in a way that feels delightful, ease-ful and that feeds your creative well.
Join a Global Community of Changemakers
At the Transformative Trainers Academy, you’ll be surrounded by a diverse group of consultants, changemakers, specialists, facilitators, and coaches, just as passionate as you are about making an impact. Here, fresh perspectives and bold ideas are at your fingertips. You’ll be supported, and you’ll support others, because transformation happens together.
What are you waiting for? Join Now >
I’ll teach you how to teach for impact, for inclusion, and for social change.
I’ll let you in on a well-kept secret.
Most people who teach, train, and facilitate don’t have any training in how to actually teach!
You’ll go from being overwhelmed, uncertain, and frustrated with where to begin with all that amazing content you have, to changing the way the world works and learns through teaching for impact, inclusion, and change.
Ready to Elevate Your Workshops and Expand Your Impact?
Your Investment
Equity Pricing Options
No long contracts. Cancel anytime.
Sustainer
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Steady income covering basic needs
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Ability to save or spend on hobbies/travel
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Desire to support a globally inclusive community
Supporter
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Financial security (e.g., savings, investments)
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Comfortable, consistent income
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Commitment to equity and inclusive education
Supported
Facing economic uncertainty? Our “Supported” plan is intended for those living paycheck to paycheck, facing significant debt, or supporting others financially. This plan ensures access for those with financial constraints, especially in the Global South. Join the Supported Plan Here >
FAQS
“I have a group of people who want to join. How does that work for pricing?”
First off, yeah, you! Contact me for custom pricing.
"Do you offer a referral incentive?"
Yes. When you refer someone who joins, you get one free month of membership as a thank you for helping grow this community.
“Can I change tiers later?”
Absolutely. You’re in charge. Always. If your circumstances change, your membership can too. Just reach out, and we’ll move you to the tier that fits.
"Is there a discount for an annual membership?"
“Is my information kept private?”
Absolutely. Your information is never sold or shared; it’s used only to support your experience inside the Academy. And if you’re on an equity-priced tier, that stays completely confidential too. No other members will know what you’re paying unless you choose to share that yourself.
"Can I cancel if I’m not happy?"
Absolutely (although please let us know so we can be sure first that there’s something we can do to help). No long contracts. Cancel anytime. You’ll keep your access until the month you’ve paid for is up.
