Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Coach
Santa Barbara, California Area
- Current
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- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Coach at CoachLisaB.com (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Jewelry Artist at Elle B. (Sole Proprietorship)
- Founder/Executive Director at Body Electric
- Training Coordinator at Tri-Counties Regional Center
- Director of Programs at Morgan Foundation
- Education
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- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Pomona College
- Cate School
- Carpinteria High School
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Lisa Braithwaite’s Summary
Master's degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor's degree in Theater, Pomona College
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Over fifteen years school- and community-based training and education experience
Over fifteen years professional public speaking experience
Theater performance background
Expertise in adult learning principles
Expertise in communication skills development
Expertise in program and curriculum development
Visit my website for more information: http://www.coachlisab.com
Lisa Braithwaite’s Specialties:
Training
Facilitation
Coaching
Nonprofit startup
PowerPoint design
Lisa Braithwaite’s Experience
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Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Coach
CoachLisaB.com (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
October 2005 — Present (2 years 8 months)
I believe that speaking can and should be fun, and that by being your true, authentic self and demonstrating passion and enthusiasm for your topic, you can overcome a world of fear and anxiety.
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Jewelry Artist
Elle B. (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Design industry)
April 2004 — May 2007 (3 years 2 months)
Elle B. offered one-of-a-kind, high quality, nontraditional jewelry featuring vintage glass in modern designs: adornment for uninhibited women! "Retired" to focus on my coaching business.
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Founder/Executive Director
Body Electric
(Non-Profit; Myself Only; Civic & Social Organization industry)
August 1997 — December 2005 (8 years 5 months)
Body Electric's mission is to promote participation, recognition and celebration of local women and girls in sports and physical activity.
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Training Coordinator
Tri-Counties Regional Center
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
May 2002 — April 2004 (2 years)
Together with a team of consultants and employees, created and implemented a training plan covering 250 employees in three counties, as well as board members and vendors.
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Director of Programs
Morgan Foundation
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
September 2000 — November 2001 (1 year 3 months)
Morgan Foundation provided computers and Internet access to nonprofit organizations and NGOs in the United States and developing countries.
Lisa Braithwaite’s Education
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University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., Education, 1990 — 1992
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Pomona College
B.A., Theater, September 1983 — May 1987
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Cate School
1981 — 1983
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Carpinteria High School
1979 — 1981
Additional Information
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Lisa Braithwaite’s Interests:
Food, cooking, books about food and cooking, tea, chocolate, cheese, vegetarian and vegan cooking, women's history, current women's issues, gender equity, public speaking, training, teaching, marketing, PowerPoint design
Lisa Braithwaite’s Honors:
I'm most proud of receiving the Louise Lowry Davis award, named for a local pioneer in women’s sports, and given to me for founding the nonprofit organization Body Electric in Santa Barbara. The award is given annually to a person recognized as a player, coach or sponsor who excels in leadership and sportsmanship in the community.
Lisa Braithwaite’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- new ventures
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