The Liza Engel Blog

The Unexpected Lesson on a Narrow Croatian Road It began like a scene from a film—those sunlit European roads that look charming until...

Have you ever experienced a surge of powerful inspiration that ideas came pouring out effortlessly? That sensation—often referred to as...

What if your next big idea isn’t hiding in a podcast, meeting, or brainstorming but somewhere far more ordinary? Creativity doesn’t...

Why reframing your narrative is the real superpower in leadership and life What if your most cringeworthy leadership moment wasn’t a...

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...

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...

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...

We make countless decisions every day—some big, some small—but often, we overanalyze, hesitate, and get stuck in indecision. The best...

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....

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...

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....

We’ve all been there—working toward something we thought would fulfil us, only to find reality falling short of the dream. Maybe you...

The Cold Mountain River The air was sharp, the river icy and fast-moving, and the wilderness stretched endlessly around us. It was just...

How decisiveness and adaptability can elevate your leadership communication and drive personal growth. Imagine standing at the edge of...

Over the past year, my blogs have focused on helping you connect with your audience, prepare for the stage, and deliver your message with...

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...

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...

A few years ago, I attended a session that should have been inspiring. The speakers were polished, professional, and well-prepared. And...

When was the last time you listened to a captivating speech that held your attention from start to finish and left you eagerly sharing...

Walking onto a stage is not just about delivering a message; it’s about building a connection. Whether you’re the first speaker or the...