#148 Catch the Thought and Shift the Mind for a New Reality

Today I interview Leisa Reid, who grew up with a strong sense of independence fostered by her parents’ unique approach to raising her. With her parents divorced and living in different states, Leisa’s early life involved traveling alone between homes, which encouraged self-reliance from a young age. Her father, a hypnotherapist, further nurtured her independence by introducing her to ideas about inner awareness and self-reflection, fostering a curiosity that helped her feel comfortable exploring her inner world.However, as she grew up, this independence created challenges in her personal relationships, particularly in understanding and expressing her needs. After her own divorce, Leisa had a breakthrough during a session with her therapist, who asked her to identify her emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. This task, unexpectedly difficult, led Leisa to seek answers in personal development workshops, where she started uncovering her inner beliefs and blind spots.Now, Leisa channels her experiences to help others find their voice in public speaking. As the founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, she guides entrepreneurs to get booked and share their messages confidently. Drawing from her own journey, she inspires others to step onto the stage with purpose and clarity.__________________Leisa Reid is the Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now and CEO of the International Speaker Network. Her mission is to transform public speaking into a powerful strategy for business growth, guiding speakers to make their message impactful and fulfilling. Known as the "Talk Doula," Leisa supports entrepreneurs in crafting their talks and finding speaking opportunities to build lasting visibility.With experience on over 600 stages, the authorship of seven books, and her role as a podcast host, Leisa brings a wealth of expertise and practical know-how to aspiring speakers. Beyond her work, Leisa is a dedicated mom, wife, and dog-lover who enjoys live rock concerts and dance fitness classes, bringing joy and balance into her busy life.__________________Find Leisa here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisareid/https://facebook.com/getspeakinggigsnow/https://www.facebook.com/leisa.reid.2/https://www.instagram.com/getspeakinggigsnow/https://www.instagram.com/leisareidhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LeisaReidSupport the showI’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com​.