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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.

The Power of Your Breath - Empowering Your Speech

While exploring our diet's profound effects on our mental and physical health, I stumbled upon a documentary featuring a researcher...

Liza Engel

Feb 26, 20242 min read

Weaving Stories into Your Presentations - A Guide to Captivating Your Audience

In delivering presentations, the most captivating ones transcend the mere presentation of data and bullet points. They are enriched with...

Liza Engel

Feb 20, 20244 min read

Speak Wisely - Transformative Lessons from Listening and Observing

You might say, I can never do you what you do on stage. My response is, yes, you can. But I don't even have the opportunities you do, you...

Liza Engel

Feb 13, 20244 min read

Mastering the Art of Audience - Centric Presentations

Years ago, I was a moderator for an event, sitting in the front row and listening to our inspiring CEO talk. The audience was hanging on...

Liza Engel

Feb 6, 20243 min read

Conquering Nervousness in Presentations - A Mindful Approach

Public speaking anxiety, often manifested as stage fright, is a common challenge that many individuals face. It's not just about the fear...

Liza Engel

Jan 30, 20244 min read

Breaking Through Writer's Block - The Journey and the Toolbox

As I sit here, fingers on the keyboard, then retreating to retype my last work again, I can't help but think the nasty irony of it all!...

Liza Engel

Jan 24, 20243 min read

Behind the Scenes: My Strategic Approach to a World Economic Forum Talk

As I prepared for my recent talk at the World Economic Forum, thought that sharing my preparation process could offer unique insights...

Liza Engel

Jan 17, 20242 min read

Revolutionizing Public Speaking - How AI is Changing the Game in Presentation Preparation

Imagine transforming your next presentation into an awe-inspiring experience with the help of AI. In our world, where technology...

Liza Engel

Jan 9, 20243 min read

A Year of Successful Presentations - Overcoming your Fears to Achieve your Goals

Public speaking, often perceived as daunting, can be one of the most empowering skills when mastered. Your incredible ideas deserve to be...

Liza Engel

Jan 3, 20243 min read

Maximizing Impact in 2024 - Mastering the Art of Insightful Inquiry

As we stand at the entrance to 2024, I ask myself what transforms a year, or any venture, into a profoundly impactful journey. In my...

Liza Engel

Dec 26, 20233 min read

Magical Metaphors - Memorable Messages that Resonate

"Are we there yet? How much longer? I'm hungry!" This chorus is familiar to anyone travelling with kids on a long journey. It's also a...

Liza Engel

Dec 19, 20232 min read

SIO - The Secret Sauce to Help you Transform your Messaging

You want to have a greater impact, so how much time do you spend designing your sessions for impact? In today's hectic world, we...

Liza Engel

Dec 12, 20233 min read

Navigating Presentations When You're Not the Expert - 3 Key Strategies

Last week, I talked about the Expert's Dilemma. What about the opposite? Do you know that feeling where your stomach flips when you are...

Liza Engel

Dec 5, 20232 min read

Smarter Presenting - Navigating the Expert's Dilemma

In hindsight, after a presentation or pitch, we often find ourselves in a whirl of "should haves" and "could haves." But what if we...

Liza Engel

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Transform your Messaging and your Impact - HOW to use storytelling so people listen and take action

Most meetings or presentations begin with a title slide followed by an agenda. Or even worse, they don't have a desired outcome or...

Nov 14, 20232 min read

Elevating Your Presentation Skills - Create a captivating experience to ensure maximum impact

So, you’ve got a big presentation or pitch coming up, now how are you going to set yourself up for success? What is the first step to...

Nov 9, 20232 min read

The Power of Storytelling - Why we should tell more stories at work and the science behind it

Wanna hear a story? Are you ready?! Simply hearing that a story is about to unfold is often a sign that something exciting will come, and...

Nov 9, 20232 min read

Mastering the Art of Human Insights - Crafting connections that resonate

I was raised in a single-parent household with a mother whose words flowed ceaselessly from dawn to dusk. I was a relatively silent...

Nov 9, 20233 min read

Essays on worth, leadership and staying human.

The Soulful Reframe

The Newsletter

Essays & Reflections

The Power of Your Breath - Empowering Your Speech

Weaving Stories into Your Presentations - A Guide to Captivating Your Audience

Speak Wisely - Transformative Lessons from Listening and Observing

Mastering the Art of Audience - Centric Presentations

Conquering Nervousness in Presentations - A Mindful Approach

Breaking Through Writer's Block - The Journey and the Toolbox

Behind the Scenes: My Strategic Approach to a World Economic Forum Talk

Revolutionizing Public Speaking - How AI is Changing the Game in Presentation Preparation

A Year of Successful Presentations - Overcoming your Fears to Achieve your Goals

Maximizing Impact in 2024 - Mastering the Art of Insightful Inquiry

Magical Metaphors - Memorable Messages that Resonate

SIO - The Secret Sauce to Help you Transform your Messaging

Navigating Presentations When You're Not the Expert - 3 Key Strategies

Smarter Presenting - Navigating the Expert's Dilemma

Transform your Messaging and your Impact - HOW to use storytelling so people listen and take action

Elevating Your Presentation Skills - Create a captivating experience to ensure maximum impact

The Power of Storytelling - Why we should tell more stories at work and the science behind it

Mastering the Art of Human Insights - Crafting connections that resonate

Essays on worth,
leadership and staying human.