You've been told to keep your head down. Do good work. Someone will notice.They won't.
77% of professionals have had someone else take credit for their work. Meanwhile, capable people stay quiet, convinced that talking about their success is arrogant. The cost? Careers stall. Teams lose talent. Organizations watch opportunities go to competitors who position better, not work better.Here's the truth:Being brilliant doesn't matter if decision-makers don't know you exist. Invisible expertise costs organizations globally $9.6 trillion annually (the U.S. number alone is $1.9 trillion).This keynote challenges everything you've been taught about success.Based on research across 23 countries and the book, Bragging Rights, Lisa takes participants up Cringe Mountain—exploring exactly what NOT to do—so they can discover what authentic self-promotion actually looks like. You'll learn why we've been conditioned to stay quiet, what happens when expertise stays hidden, and how  to be seen and heard without the cringe.What participants discover:The difference between bragging and self-aggrandizing (and where the line is)
Why "I'm worth it" isn't arrogance—it's recognizing the value you bring
How to make your work visible without traditional "self-promotion" discomfort
The partnership approach: making others visible makes you impossible to overlookThe result:Professionals stop waiting for recognition. Leaders create cultures where expertise is celebrated. Organizations transform invisible contributions into competitive advantage.My last name is Bragg.If someone with my name finds this hard, everyone does. This keynote gives you permission, and the frameworks to shine.Best for:Organizations where talent feels undervalued, leadership teams building visibility cultures, events where participants need permission to own their worth, or setup for changing organizational structures.