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Working with Lisa did nothing but boost my confidence and ability as a public speaker. Lisa is truly an expert at what she does and she is a fantastic coach."
Jill Christ
Bart Baker
She took the time to find out what my goals were, which allowed her to give me guidance and suggestions that fit my needs. She helped me with my speaking, the content of my talks, and the presentation and lighting of my videos. The biggest change, though, is how I feel now when I record my videos. I used to dread it, but now I thoroughly enjoy it. I am so grateful for everything she shared with me, and will be working with her again."
Linda Lorenzen-Hughes,
Realtor,
Coldwell Banker
"A total pro! Lisa knows her stuff. She has been a huge help with meaningful critiques, referrals to helpful resources and being so encouraging every step of the way! Simply put: She is the best!"
Steve Ridinger,
Pastor and Bible teacher Martha
Townsend, Principal, Market
Ready Rx and Junior
League of Santa Barbara President "We got the results from the conference presentation - they were better than anything I've ever received (4.5/5), including two pages of positive comments, including the positive way I handled the 'heckler!'" Sherry Beamer,
Consultant
I learned how to be more effective as a speaker and how to use PowerPoint slides that people enjoy. I gained a better understanding of what the audience wants, got much better at using my particular talents, and learned what it takes to have a great overall presentation. I received wonderful feedback from the audience and am inspired to continue speaking! Thank
you!" "I want to thank you for your time and for giving me your free coaching session as what you said really resonated with me and opened my eyes. I realized that I turn into this freak formal robot at times when I am in front giving a professional speech because my personal voice and personality gets lost inside of me. Daisy Paez,
President, Future Women CEO Network  "Lisa is a fantastically talented coach. Not only does she help you organize, clarify and fine tune your presentation skills, she brings a sense of calmness to a potentially scary topic—public
speaking!
I was very uptight and worried about a speech that I was to give to at a large women’s conference. By the time the conference rolled around, I was prepared, at ease, and learned so much about my speaking strengths. I will continue to use Lisa before major presentations. She rocks!"
Susan Hyatt,
Certified Life Coach, Ideal
Life Design
Am I still paralyzed with public speaking fear? Yes! But knowing that there is a supportive coach available to help me see the forest for the trees will enable me to do it again, if I absolutely must!" Carrie Sommer, Sommer
Designs
I don't know if I thanked you or not. But THANKS!!! I have circulated your information to our team and all are reading it and making observations. I think what will help me is also helpful to them!!! I will probably get with you in a year and do a refresher. Thanks again!!!!" Tony
Chimento, Legacy
Fellowship 
"The presentations that you created were critical to convey my message and
capture the attention and support of the audience. Thank you again!"
Andrew Hetzel,
Director, Cafemakers
Angela R.
Wurtzel,
M.A., M.F.T.
Santa Barbara, CA "I thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiastic workshop! The tips you gave us were great! While I currently do not have to speak in my career position here at UCSB, in my life away from the office I am a member of a neighborhood advisory committee as well as a neighborhood watch committee. There are a few times a year I must be able to stand in front of other advisory committee members (some I know while lots of others I do not) to do a short presentation. I feel myself getting flushed, FORGETTING what I really wanted to say but managing to get through without fainting from anxiety! I will definitely use some of your tips, especially the one about practicing, practicing, practicing! I will also try to use my FEAR for my benefit! Thanks for a terrific workshop." Theresa Pena,
UCSB
Mikki Reilly,
Fitness
Transform
"I appreciated your relaying the information in a clear and concise way - very easy to relate to and apply for my own personal use."
Laura Battle, Vice
President, Ameriflex
Financial Services "I was able to deliver a 30-minute talk with no notes, in a confident and friendly manner." Gary Staneff "I really appreciated your energy and enthusiasm, and the way you presented public speaking as something that can be fun! Thank you!"
Karin G.,
Ameriflex
Financial Services
Wendy
Cooper, Co-Organizer,
Work
at Home Expo "Coach Lisa did a fantastic job at our Work at Home Expo! It was just absolutely awesome! There is just something about her personality, and her presentation style was very intriguing! It definitely gave all of the expo participants the tools that they needed to get started with developing their public speaking and presentation skills." Tammy Munson,Co-Organizer, Work at Home Expo "Thanks for the great presentation, Lisa. It was engaging and very valuable for all of us who were there. You clearly know your stuff – if your own presentation is any indication, you must be a great speaking coach. We’ll have you back soon!" Russell Collins, President, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Santa Barbara "I didn't really know what I needed but knew I needed to talk about my experience and fear of getting out there and "mingling". I still need to "mingle" but now I know I can just ask others some questions and go from there. You gave me very valuable information because I thought I had to impress others. Now I can meet new people and just be myself." Kristen Butler, ASW "Our heartfelt thanks and praise go to you! The presentation that you offered to our group was truly helpful, informative and highly entertaining. Only positive feedback was returned: attendees felt more confident, prepared to speak in front of a group, will use techniques (i.e. breath, pause, water), and mannerisms, etc. We are so appreciative of your time!" Carpinteria Woman's
Club ~ Lisa Braithwaite,
M.A. |
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"Lisa is an absolute joy to work with. After evaluating one of my speaking events, she provided me with a very constructive and engaging critique. She really helped me pull out the best of my experiences and coached me on how
to develop and deliver takeaways that are both insightful and entertaining for my audience. 
"Lisa is an absolutely fabulous public speaking coach. She helped me prepare for my first ever public presentation at the 2010 IA Summit, which went really well! I really wanted to make the talk compelling for the audience, and Lisa helped take the talk to a whole new level! 
"Lisa is
great; she helped to organize my presentation and worked on my delivery and body language.
"Lisa is so good at what she does. She helped me get rid of a lot of bad habits, without getting rid of
'me.' 
"Lisa is a dedicated and hardworking public speaking coach. I recently hired her to help me with an economic forecast presentation and I was very impressed with her direction and coaching. I received many praises from my colleagues after my presentation, thanks to Lisa's coaching skills."
"I am racing again this morning but want to stop and reflect on my experience working with you on my Junior League installation speech. 
"You're fantastic! The coaching greatly exceeded my expectations, and I think I improved by leaps and bounds in just one series of sessions. 
"As you very well know, I have a total fear of public speaking -- it is nearly crippling to me. And as you know, you helped me make a presentation that will result in the biggest national publicity my business will receive to date.
"I really enjoyed the process. I think everyone really should go
through this process from time to time. I have been speaking for
over 20 years. It is easy to pick up quirks, tics, habits, etc and
not ever notice. But people do notice. And I wanted to pay someone
who would tell me what they noticed. Lisa is a great coach and is
highly communicative!!!
"I really found the
coaching experience helpful and valuable. Just brainstorming and
talking helped me become more clear about my ideas and where I hoped
to go with my public speaking."
"Lisa is truly inspirational, authentic and fun! She has an electric energy that ignites her audience. With her Bachelors degree in Theater Arts, and Masters in Education, she has the ability to entertain and educate her audience. Lisa captivated her audience with her vivid story of how she found her true path in life 'time after time'.
"Lisa is an outstanding public speaking coach who lifted my performance to the next level."
"I
felt very comfortable as I relate best to down to earth people with positive energy. I appreciated your non-judgmental attitude and willingness to be open to my specific needs."
"Lisa
Braithwaite’s presence at the November 2006 Work at Home Expo was one of the highlights
of the 5-day-long event. Her articulate and information-filled presentation was
a joy to listen to. She definitely practices what she preaches in regards to
public speaking and that is a sure sign that she’s the best at what she does!
Her instruction on recognizing and improving upon 'speech' issues will certainly
be put to use in order to enhance my podcasting/internet radio skills. Thank
you Lisa! It was a pleasure working with you and we’d love to have you back
anytime!"