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I’m Lisa.
Keynote Speaker, Success Coach,
Culture & Joy Connoisseur

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I am Lisa Even, keynote speaker, success coach, and joy connoisseur. I help people to get more excited about life and Have Good Ripple Effect.

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Quick Reminder...find the little nuggets ...

Here I am, popping into your Thanksgiving feed. You may be in food heaven right now, cooking that turkey or hiding from that crazy...

Reflecting on 2023, I’m amazed at how much my coaching practice grew!

I coached…. 9 insurance leaders 10 industrial equipment supplier leaders A smattering of folks from ALL different industries! I work...

Excited to roll into Omaha today!

I am excited to facilitate an all-day workshop with a bank leadership team in Omaha! This workshop will be all about creating inspired...

What is one thing you wish you had learned in college that would have been helpful?

Teaching at Drake University has been awesome, and as we’re winding things down, I’ve been thinking about how my students amaze me. Over...

It NEVER fails: those who attend Rising Tides bring the magic of connection and collaboration!

It’s also NOT too early (or late ha) to sign up for the one in April. If this has been on your bucket list, or someone sent this to you,...

It was the PERFECT conference to speak at: the Refill My Cup Conference!

The day was all about bringing people joy and refueling. But the best part was that the funds raised through the conference will continue...

Adding some “spooky” to your JOY calendar seems fitting today.

Adding some “spooky” to your JOY calendar seems fitting today. Besides the sugar high that’s coming our way (that can lead to some spooky...

"Joy is My Job" is officially ready for purchase!

TODAY is the day! ”Joy is My Job” is officially ready for purchase. Hurry and scurry over and grab your copy and a few extra to give away...

You know how crazy it is to hold your book for the first time!?

Here it is!!! A sneak peek of my upcoming book, “Joy is my Job.” (You know how crazy it is to hold your book for the first time!? Pretty...

I am always looking for ways to encourage young people to get out and make impact and JOY!

The goal is to create a structured opportunity for students to practice their networking skills with community members and gain valuable...

It’s book month!

(want to join us!? The more the merrier! Comment “TEAM JOY” by the end of TODAY, and I’ll send you the information!) You know what!? It’s...

October is RISING TIDES MONTH! You know what that means?

Register here: https://keap.page/.../10-26-23-rising-tides-des-moines.html or share this with a friend! October is RISING TIDES MONTH!...

I'm so thankful and excited for the Silver Sponsors for Rising Tides this month, that I had to share

Register here: https://keap.page/.../10-26-23-rising-tides-des-moines.html or share this with a friend! I'm so thankful and excited for...

I used to wait for permission.....

I used to wait for permission..... I'll share a secret with you, it will never come. People are busy living and you should be too! Stop...

Today’s MY day to go back to school.

Today’s MY day to go back to school. What do you think? Did I nail it? We’ve been busy getting back into a new school routine, and this...

1 Million Connection: Meet Ron Sánchez!

For example, I met Ron Sánchez at a coffee shop. We were both table neighbors working away each Saturday morning and quickly decided to...

A wise friend once told me…it’s learn from and not compare to.

I wrote that on a teal-colored sticky note and hung it on my computer monitor as a daily reminder. About a month ago, the sticky part of...

It’s a joy to watch him start this new adventure!

Watching him learn how to keep track of things on a whole new level will be an exciting adventure. Crossing fingers he can find his...

Join me in September for a Women Connect workshop in Des Moines, Quad Cities, or Cedar Rapids!

Join me in September for a Women Connect workshop in Des Moines, Quad Cities, or Cedar Rapids! Women Lead Change - You Have Good Ripple...

Let's talk communication!

I love their motto: “Be Home. Be Well. Be Happy.” They go out all across Iowa and help those who are aging or have a physical or...