Lisa Braithwaite’s brain is wired to take everyday encounters and experiences and turn them into insights on public speaking —

• Wine tastings


• Tattoo artists


• The Oscars


• Drag queens


• Broadway


• Sleepwalking


• Cheese plates


• The Olympics

All become examples or analogies designed to teach a public speaking lesson. Through short, engaging essays and reflection questions, Lisa challenges your preconceived notions about speaking and encourages you to create 

meaningful and...