Lisa Even

Leadership & Team Culture Expert, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Host of the “Have Good Ripple Effect” Podcast
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$10,001 - $20,000*

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$5,000 - $10,000*

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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

About

Lisa Even knows firsthand that leadership isn’t about tracking metrics or delivering perfect PowerPoint slides—it’s about creating a culture where people choose to show up, engage, and make an impact. Early in her career, Lisa thought doing “all the right things” as a leader—tracking numbers, holding others accountable, and saying “good job” often—would be enough. But when her engagement scores landed squarely in the middle of the pack, she realized something had to change.

Instead of giving up, Lisa redefined her approach.

Lisa’s first job was at a tiny café, serving breakfast and coffee to farmers, truckers, and locals. That experience taught her an invaluable lesson: meet people where they are. You can’t pour a big enough cup of joe or fake-smile someone into being happier—they’ll see right through it. And at a coffee shop, they’ll definitely let you know! Real connection requires a calm nerve, a genuine effort to understand others, and the ability to see each other as human.

She carried those lessons into the corporate workplace. Lisa replaced rigidity with autonomy, task lists with authentic connection and curiosity, and top-down accountability with shared ownership. She asked herself, What if leadership starts with a Good Ripple Effect?

At first, it felt aspirational. But Lisa quickly realized that by shifting her own attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs, she was influencing others to do the same. One step at a time, her team began transforming their environment and building a culture worth keeping. The results? Turnover dropped, engagement scores soared, and the team thrived.

Today, Lisa helps organizations do just that. Through hilariously relatable stories (cue Paul and the company potluck), actionable strategies, and practical, repeatable frameworks (because let’s be honest, leaders don’t have time for fluff), Lisa guides leaders and teams to foster leadership presence, build human connection, and drive meaningful engagement. The result? High-performing teams and workplace cultures that balance purpose, productivity, and profit—creating a Good Ripple Effect that lasts.

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Topics

Topics

Have Good Ripple Effect - Secrets To Developing Positive Team Culture

Have Good Ripple Effect - Building Leader Eq To Create Impact

Living in the Lab - Engagement for Leaders

Joy is My Job - Creating Daily Habits that Matter

Videos

https://youtu.be/qjeM5YY6A9o
Lisa Even Speaker Reel
https://youtu.be/CUn-lJKH4Lo
Analyzing Culture Attitudes, Norms, Beliefs
https://youtu.be/U-ZALVAz85c
Work Less, Achieve More: How to Optimize Your Time and Find Joy in Every Day with Marlo Higgins
https://www.weareiowa.com/video/features/producers-picks/lisa-even-speaker-have-a-good-ripple-effect-joy-connoisseur/524-16467431-8549-45d3-b1c4-58293a9a2591https://www.weareiowa.com/video/features/producers-picks/lisa-even-speaker-have-a-good-ripple-effect-joy-connoisseur/524-16467431-8549-45d3-b1c4-58293a9a2591
Weareiowa: 'Have A Good Ripple Effect': Speaker Lisa Even Shares How To Create Joy In Your Life
https://youtu.be/Q2m6xHgID70
Designing a Life You Love with Elizabeth Scutchfield
https://youtu.be/tSzjcSpNtGs
Overcome Imposter Syndrome: My Go-To Grounding Thoughts and Get-Through Phrases
https://youtu.be/fsTQVhCWzLY
San Diego, A House Fire, and the Circle of Control
https://youtu.be/Pji05H57XWU
Values Shape Experiences and Team Culture
https://youtu.be/rwkEqAm9aM0
Embracing Change in Business and Life

Books / Movies As an Amazon Associate, Gravity earns from qualifying purchases.

Testimonials

“Lisa Even brought an incredible energy and uplifting message to our team with her presentation, Joy Is My Job. Right before the busy holiday season, her session was the perfect reminder to embrace positivity and purpose in both our personal and professional lives. Lisa's engaging style, relatable stories, and practical tips inspired us to focus on finding joy in the everyday. We've received a lot of positive feedback from our team members who attended, with many saying they left feeling motivated and recharged for the season ahead. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap up the year. Thank you, Lisa!”

Barbara Hunt
Lauridsen Group Inc

“Lisa brought so much to the table for our audience: a bright, caring attitude; relatable and relevant experiences with affecting team culture; and tools to support our participants in their journeys to create positive cultures around their teams. She supported our audience by allowing them to take a step back and see the bigger picture of where and how a culture is built, and how to create moments of connection and support that make a lasting impact.”

Ali J
Director of Judicial Education and Development

“Lisa Even’s keynote on *Joy is My Job* was truly transformative. She spoke about the importance of being intentional with joy—planning for it, creating it, and making it a priority in our lives. Her message resonated deeply with me because, like she said, joy doesn’t just happen by accident; it’s something we need to pursue on purpose. I’ve been in a rut lately, feeling stuck and frustrated about being unhappy. Lisa’s presentation helped me realize that I’ve been waiting for joy to magically appear rather than actively cultivating it. She encouraged us to focus on finding joy in the areas we can control and to let go of what we can’t. That simple, yet powerful perspective shift made me think deeply about the choices I’ve been making—or not making—to invite more joy into my life. Lisa’s insights were practical, thought-provoking, and incredibly inspiring. I walked away feeling empowered to take ownership of my happiness and to start being intentional about finding joy every day. I can’t recommend her message enough—it’s a game-changer!”

Traci Scott
Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent

“We brought Lisa in as a keynote speaker for our conference and she was fabulous to work with! She did a pre and post check in to make sure she was exceeding expectations. Exceed she did! Many conference attendees talked about how they were going to be intentional with their joy journey!”

Hollie Tometich
Vice President, Community Leadership at the Legacy Foundation

“Lisa was one of the more engaging speakers we have had for our Women in Leadership series! She made everything so easy to prepare and was a great resource throughout the planning process. I highly encourage everyone to book Lisa!”

Sarah Dvorsky
Ames Regional Economic Alliance

“Lisa delivered an outstanding presentation at our Women in Leadership event, attended by over 140 women. Her insightful talk focused on the importance of finding joy in the small moments of everyday life, inspiring attendees to embrace positivity and mindfulness in their daily routines.”

Shannon Thiele
Ames Regional Economic Alliance

“Lisa is a ball of infectious high energy who does a wonderful job of setting the tone for positive interactions. She has an amazing way of diffusing nerves by setting expectations and sharing stories. It was a super rewarding experience to join her event. I definitely left inspired!”

Megan Crawford
Sr Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Kreg Tool

“Lisa's energy is inspiring and motivating. Every student and community member in the room was engaged and left the room fulfilled. The opportunity for community members to share their story and give back is impactful, and the chance for students to speak with individuals in multiple professions to learn and grow is unlike any other experience. Fantastic!”

Lexi Shafer
Director of Workforce; Greater Des Moines Partnership

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Lisa among our entire hospital leadership team and later in the day with our local Rotary club and 75 student NHS leaders! Lisa provided us with a new, refreshing lens to look through at work and at home in good and in not-so-great situations! Lisa has an ability to connect with all ages and stages with her energetic zest for joy and life! We appreciate the tools Lisa provided us with to take on life more joyfully!”

Michelle McBride
Buchanan County Health Center

“Lisa and her team were easy to work with and she was timely with her responses during the planning of the event. She was very organized and has a great passion for speaking to others. She was also able to connect with the audience and was sensitive to their specific needs. We enjoyed having her and look forward to working with her in the future.”

Monique Ortiz
CCR&R- Professional Development Supervisor

“Lisa and her team were great to work with and were excellent communicators regarding our 100+ person event. She really took the time to understand our organization and the audience she would be presenting to. As a keynote, she brought joy and relatable content. I loved the perspectives she offered when working to understand the why in behaviors.”

Jodi Kremer
Director of TRIO-Student Support Services at Northeast Iowa Community College

“Working with Lisa was a positive experience from start to finish. She is friendly, professional, and easy to work with. She was a wonderful addition to our annual fundraising event with over 1,000 guests. Her message, delivery, and call to consider our own Ripple Effects and to create more Joy in our lives will resonate with our audience for years to come.”

Colleen Dougherty
Special Events Manager at Healthy Birth Day, Inc.