Member since October 2026
Elizabeth is a veteran leader, author, and speaker dedicated to helping individuals and teams act boldly. Her award-winning writing has connected with readers across the country, and she frequently contributes to national conversations around leadership through podcast appearances, blogs, and panels. She has researched and written on the topic of self-doubt extensively, most recently through her book, Am I Cut Out For This: An Educational Leader’s Guide to Navigating Self-Doubt. With a wealth of experience in educational leadership, she has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and teams to act boldly and authentically.
As a speaker, she brings an authentic, approachable presence to any event, engaging the audience through honesty, humor, and practical ideas. She tailors each message to the needs of the event while maintaining the core value of courage. Audiences leave feeling envigorated and ready to build courage in their own lives. Elizabeth's engaging presentations resonate with audiences, inspiring them to confront self-doubt and cultivate a courageous mindset.
Driven by a deep commitment to fostering resilience and courage in others, Elizabeth believes that courage is a vital action that can transform self-doubt into confidence. She cares profoundly about creating environments where leaders feel empowered to share their vulnerabilities and take bold steps forward. Elizabeth's mission is to normalize discussions around self-doubt and inspire individuals to embrace their authentic selves.
One of Elizabeth's most memorable speaking experiences occurred at a national education conference, where she addressed a diverse audience of educators. Her keynote on 'Building Courage in Leadership' was met with enthusiastic feedback, sparking meaningful conversations among attendees about their own experiences with self-doubt. Many participants shared that her insights helped them to challenge their assumptions about leadership and inspired them to take actionable steps towards building their confidence.
I started writing articles about educational issues years ago, and I stumbled across one topic that really struck a chord with readers: self-doubt. What began as a simple blog post turned into a book, which turned into several podcast appearances, which turned into keynote speaking opportunities. I think audiences connect with the topic of self-doubt precisely because it's taboo; leaders in particular are hesitant to admit they experience impostor syndrome, believing this to be a weakness. I advocate for a more honest approach that treats self-doubt as a natural human emotion, and I recommend audiences process this feeling through practical strategies and mental resilience.
One of Elizabeth's most memorable speaking experiences occurred at a national education conference, where she addressed a diverse audience of educators. Her keynote on 'Building Courage in Leadership' was met with enthusiastic feedback, sparking meaningful conversations among attendees about their own experiences with self-doubt. Many participants shared that her insights helped them to challenge their assumptions about leadership and inspired them to take actionable steps towards building their confidence.
I started writing articles about educational issues years ago, and I stumbled across one topic that really struck a chord with readers: self-doubt. What began as a simple blog post turned into a book, which turned into several podcast appearances, which turned into keynote speaking opportunities. I think audiences connect with the topic of self-doubt precisely because it's taboo; leaders in particular are hesitant to admit they experience impostor syndrome, believing this to be a weakness. I advocate for a more honest approach that treats self-doubt as a natural human emotion, and I recommend audiences process this feeling through practical strategies and mental resilience.