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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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I haven’t officially talked about Joy in a while, but you can better believe we are sneaking in a few moments of fun!

I haven’t officially talked about Joy in a while, but you can better believe we are sneaking in a few moments of fun! Spent time this...

Gearing Up for Keynote Season!

Gearing Up for Keynote Season! As we head into summer, I'm already dreaming about keynote speaking season which is just around the...

Joy doesn't always require extensive time or resources, it can happen in small increments.

“Beware of destination addiction: the idea that happiness is in the next place, next job, or even the next partner. Until you give up the...

This summer, I’m dedicated to growing and improving my skills.

I’ve just returned from an incredible three-day keynote speaking workshop focused on up-leveling your speaking, storytelling, and...

Celebrating freedom and Joy this 4th!

Will you be around family or friends this 4th of July holiday? Grab a sheet of paper or start a note on your phone and create a joy list!...

You are capable of more JOY than you’ve ever imagined. Start chasing JOY like it’s your j-o-b!

Eight years ago, I realized we were making everything else our job except for joy. I turned to my husband and said, “What if we make joy...

Never Too Old (Or Young) To Learn Something New

Excited to share that my soon-to-be 7th grader and 5th grader are diving into swimming lessons this week! The first few years were all...

Unleash Joy & Impact in your life!

Many of you know me as a speaker, success coach, author, and JOY connoisseur BUT did you know I recently launched a podcast? I am...

4 Tips to Prepare Yourself for Change!

How should we prepare ourselves for new chapters in life? Whether it's switching careers, starting a business, welcoming a new baby, or...

Ever felt like you're not progressing fast enough or that others are way ahead of you?

I wanted to share something that's been on my mind lately – Comparisonitis. Ever felt like you're not progressing fast enough or that...

It feels like Summer!

Could've used a little more sun, but Kayaking was a success! It was my daughter's first trip in her own kayak and even with a few fast...

Cheers to the best years!

This morning I recorded a TV show about creating more joy in retirement with Merkle Retirement Planning. Before I left, I snapped a photo...

What's on your Summer Joy List?

Summer's on the horizon, and on SOME DAYS (more than others), I can practically feel the warm sunshine already. ‌It's made me think about...

JOY Transforms Teams...In ALL Industries!

This week wraps up with two exciting events! First, I'll be leading a Construction Leadership Series focusing on organization and...

Embracing the Creative Season!

It sort of hit me the other day… there are seasons to a job, much like the seasons in the weather (especially living in the Midwest!)...

Sharing Strategies with Powerful Women to Create More JOY!

Flying to Connecticut for an in-person Joy is My Job book series! I’ll be meeting with women from WICT, which is a network for women in...

Life is FULL of Suprises!

I did a super cool thing back in my hometown today, and it got me thinking about how crazy things come back around full circle. And WHO...

JOY and Financial Planning CAN Go Hand in Hand!

When you think about retirement… what comes to mind? For most of us… it’s all about the finances. ➤ ”Am I on track?” ➤ ”Do I have...

Two Ripple Effects and a side of JOY!

Two Ripple Effects and a side of JOY! Last night we took our kids, as one of their Christmas presents, to the AJR Concert in Des Moines....

Excited to be BACK with The WICT Network!

I can't wait to come back and speak with The WICT Network! They are a fantastic group of women in the telecommunications world for ESPN,...