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Liza Engel
12 minutes ago3 min read
Letting Go of 94%: How Reframing Fear Unlocks Your Authentic Power
The Silent Standard That Shaped Me For most of my life, I lived by an unspoken rule: 94% was the threshold for being good enough....
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Liza Engel
7 days ago4 min read
When Leadership Dreams Don’t Match Your Reality: How to Stay Resilient and Create Meaningful Change
We’ve all been there—working toward something we thought would fulfil us, only to find reality falling short of the dream. Maybe you...
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Liza Engel
Jan 203 min read
Getting Back on the Horse: How Resilience Fuels Leadership and Success
The Cold Mountain River The air was sharp, the river icy and fast-moving, and the wilderness stretched endlessly around us. It was just...
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Liza Engel
Jan 143 min read
The Courage to Adapt: Lessons in Resilience from a Life-Changing Leap
How decisiveness and adaptability can elevate your leadership communication and drive personal growth. Imagine standing at the edge of...
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Liza Engel
Jan 63 min read
Storytelling is the Past, Present, and Future: A New Chapter for 2025
Over the past year, my blogs have focused on helping you connect with your audience, prepare for the stage, and deliver your message with...
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Liza Engel
Dec 17, 20244 min read
The Power of the Last Word - How to Craft Endings That Inspire Action
Have you ever left a meeting, a talk, or even a conversation feeling like it ended just… flat? As communicators—whether on stage, in the...
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Liza Engel
Dec 10, 20243 min read
The Speaker’s Survival Guide - How to Shine Under Tight Deadlines
As a speaker, time isn’t always on your side. Maybe you’ve been handed a last-minute opportunity or squeezed into a packed schedule with...
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Liza Engel
Dec 3, 20244 min read
How to Light Up the Stage - Finding Your Unique Voice and Thriving in the Spotlight
A few years ago, I attended a session that should have been inspiring. The speakers were polished, professional, and well-prepared. And...
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Liza Engel
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Speak Like a Pro - Storyboarding Your Way to Captivating Presentations
When was the last time you listened to a captivating speech that held your attention from start to finish and left you eagerly sharing...
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Liza Engel
Nov 18, 20243 min read
How to Connect With Your Audience in 60 Seconds or Less
Walking onto a stage is not just about delivering a message; it’s about building a connection. Whether you’re the first speaker or the...
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Liza Engel
Nov 11, 20244 min read
From Listening to Leading - A 5-Step Guide to Powerful Communication
When we think about communicating effectively, we often jump to crafting the perfect message. But here’s the secret: the best...
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Liza Engel
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Yoodli - The AI Coach Revolutionizing Everyday Conversations
This week, my 10-year-old daughter faced a challenge that could make even experienced professionals anxious: she was told she would be...
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Liza Engel
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Why Humor Sticks - Building Connection and Retention in Communication
Last week, while speaking on stage, I shared a lighthearted story about my husband’s approach to doing laundry. For years, I’d insist he...
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Liza Engel
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Grace Under Pressure - Mastering the Art of Handling Interruptions
You're delivering a keynote speech, passionately sharing your message to an eager audience, when suddenly, a hand shoots up. An...
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Liza Engel
Oct 15, 20244 min read
How to Speak Without Saying a Word: Mastering Visual Storytelling with Body Language
Can you recall when you were in the audience, watching a speaker cling to the podium like a lifeline, their eyes glued to their notes,...
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Liza Engel
Oct 8, 20244 min read
Speak Less, Impact More - The Art of the Perfect Pause
Picture the first light of dawn breaking across the horizon - a gentle sunrise painting the sky with soft pinks and golds. There’s a...
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Liza Engel
Sep 30, 20243 min read
Every Conversation Is a Stage - Turning Small Moments into Greater Opportunities
When I landed one of the most important jobs of my career, I discovered something interesting afterwards: the hiring team had asked the...
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Liza Engel
Sep 23, 20244 min read
The Stories Leaders Tell – Crafting Narratives That Inspire Growth, Connection and Resilience
For tens of thousands of years, humans have been telling stories. From ancient cave paintings to oral traditions, storytelling has always...
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Liza Engel
Sep 16, 20245 min read
Unlock the Secret to Owning Your Space - How to Feel Comfortable on Any Stage
Body language doesn’t just influence how others see you - it shapes how you “feel” about yourself on and at every stage in life and how...
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Liza Engel
Sep 10, 20244 min read
Why Building Rapport Can Make or Break Your Next Presentation
Recently, I attended an open-air concert in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. The atmosphere was electric - people were excited,...
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