Jun 14, 2023Visibility can be awkward; do it anywayBy Lisa Braithwaite You hate bringing attention to yourself. Taking selfie pics and videos makes you want to hurl. I get it. But if you’re an entrepreneur, you need to be seen and heard. …Visibility3 min readVisibility3 min read
Jun 14, 2023Is “fake it till you make it” bad advice?By Lisa Braithwaite Do you hate the expression “fake it till you make it?” To me, the issue isn’t so much with the idea of “faking it” as it is with “making it.” Honestly, I fake it all the time. When I attend an event where I’m nervous and don’t…Public Speaking3 min readPublic Speaking3 min read
Apr 5, 2023We all have gaps“Have you been living under a rock?” “You should already know this.” Some days, I can barely stand social media for all the high and mighty self-righteous judgement going on (and yes, I have been known to contribute to this). Every day, I see this inability to meet people where…Public Speaking2 min readPublic Speaking2 min read
Dec 21, 2022Are you anticipating perceptions?By Lisa Braithwaite My experience at the DMV yesterday was very different from the “olden days.” Even though my transaction was a bit complicated and I had several several wait times in between staff interactions, it was miles away from what I used to experience. The greeter/expediter was super helpful…Public Speaking2 min readPublic Speaking2 min read
Oct 2, 2022Don’t wait for things to happen. Make things happen.By Lisa Braithwaite I read a post recently that said “It makes me sad that nobody invites me on podcasts, I have so much value to offer.” Sometimes it feels like you’re at the world’s mercy. Like everyone is invited to the party except you. 😭 But you do have…Public Speaking3 min readPublic Speaking3 min read
Oct 2, 2022Do not assume your message makes senseBy Lisa Braithwaite Do 🚫NOT🚫 assume that your message makes sense. This fundraising email I received makes a couple of assumptions: 1️⃣ I know what GOTV and EOQ mean. And no, these acronyms were not explained elsewhere in the email. 2️⃣ I’ve read previous emails which might clarify these acronyms…Public Speaking2 min readPublic Speaking2 min read
Sep 18, 2022One perfect limeBy Lisa Braithwaite One perfect lime. The only lime our tree produced all year. To be fair, it’s a dwarf lime tree in a pot. So we don’t expect dozens of limes. We might feel disappointed about “only one lime.” …Entrepreneurship2 min readEntrepreneurship2 min read
Sep 3, 2022I’m not an award-winning speaker.I’m not an award-winning speaker. I don’t believe in making speaking into a competition. (Raise your hand below if, like me, you are NOT an award-winning speaker! 🙋🏻🙋🏽♂️🙋🏼♀️) Most people will never see me outside of a small training room or a conference breakout session. Or a tent… LOL I…Public Speaking3 min readPublic Speaking3 min read
Sep 3, 2022Who decides what’s “inappropriate?”By Lisa Braithwaite She complained that I said “pee.” Once upon a time, an audience member e-mailed me to say that my language was inappropriate and to demand that I send an apology to the audience of 22 women. (For context, I was explaining that your attendees need breaks during…Public Speaking2 min readPublic Speaking2 min read
Aug 10, 2022When they told you it’s all about stories…Hey, do you have a great story? One of those stories that’s full of challenges and overcoming? And do you want to use that story to help people change their lives? Stop right there, my friend. Hold up! …Public Speaking1 min readPublic Speaking1 min read