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It all started out with a story to tell from the stages of life. This evolved into deeper reflections on leadership in the era of AI and that means for humanity.
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Creating Your Path: How Trusting Your Instincts Unlocks Leadership Creativity
Have you ever felt that quiet nudge inside — the one urging you to do things differently, even when “the book” says otherwise? That nudge...
Liza Engel
Apr 28, 20253 min read
How to Cherry-Pick Mentors Who Spark Your Creativity (And Why Giving Back Matters More Than You Think)
If I were an animal, what would I be? That was the question a mentor once asked me—not as a joke, but as a serious prompt for...
Liza Engel
Apr 21, 20254 min read
The Calm Within the Chaos: How a Croatian Stranger Reminded Me of the Power of Kindness in Leadership
The Unexpected Lesson on a Narrow Croatian Road It began like a scene from a film—those sunlit European roads that look charming until...
Liza Engel
Apr 14, 20252 min read
Catching the Wave: How to Harness and Protect Your Creative Flow
Have you ever experienced a surge of powerful inspiration that ideas came pouring out effortlessly? That sensation—often referred to as...
Liza Engel
Apr 7, 20254 min read
Unlocking Creativity: How Routines and Quiet Moments Spark Your Best Ideas
What if your next big idea isn’t hiding in a podcast, meeting, or brainstorming but somewhere far more ordinary? Creativity doesn’t...
Liza Engel
Mar 31, 20253 min read
The Stories We Tell: How Resilience Shapes Our Legacy (Not Our Mistakes)
Why reframing your narrative is the real superpower in leadership and life What if your most cringeworthy leadership moment wasn’t a...
Liza Engel
Mar 25, 20253 min read
Should You Stay, Leave, or Let Go? How to Navigate Career Transitions—Planned or Unexpected
Have you ever questioned whether to stay in a job, a role, or a company? Maybe you feel stuck, drained, or uninspired. Or maybe, deep...
Liza Engel
Mar 17, 20254 min read
Stay in the Saddle: How Resilient Leaders Turn Challenges into Strength
What My Cowboy Dad Taught Me About Leadership I didn’t expect to talk about my cowboy Dad on International Women’s Day. Photo by...
Liza Engel
Mar 11, 20254 min read
Why Challenges Mean You’re Ready: The Neuroscience of Resilience and Growth
Have you ever felt like life is throwing you into the deep end? Good. It means you’re ready. I remember my first presentation to an...
Liza Engel
Mar 3, 20253 min read
Decisive Leadership: How to Stop Overanalyzing and Start Taking Action
We make countless decisions every day—some big, some small—but often, we overanalyze, hesitate, and get stuck in indecision. The best...
Liza Engel
Feb 24, 20254 min read
From ‘No’ to ‘Now What?’: How to Overcome Setbacks and Build Momentum
You delivered the perfect pitch for a business case. The strategy was solid—an investment in year one with a strong ROI by year three....
Liza Engel
Feb 17, 20253 min read
The Power of Letting Go: How Stories Shape Our Understanding of Resilience
Today would have been my father’s 83rd birthday. Nearly a decade has passed since he left this earth, yet his presence remains—not in the...
Liza Engel
Feb 11, 20254 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....
Liza Engel
Feb 3, 20253 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...
Liza Engel
Jan 27, 20254 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...
Liza Engel
Jan 20, 20253 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...
Liza Engel
Jan 14, 20253 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...
Liza Engel
Jan 6, 20253 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...
Liza Engel
Dec 17, 20244 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...
Liza Engel
Dec 10, 20243 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...
Liza Engel
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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