Lisa Wade inspires audiences through down-to-Earth connection, deep insights, and relatable humor. She founded Golden Energy Leadership to empower purpose-driven leaders and organizations to confidently harness their personal energy, communication skills, and intuitive gifts to make their most meaningful contribution. International speaker, bestselling author, and Dirt Road Divinity podcast host, Lisa guides others toward joy, connection, and service through intuitive leadership.  

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Her career has spanned a wide path from political, advocacy, and communication professional in Washington, D.C. to nonprofit executive, BoardSource-trained nonprofit consultant, community activist, and college instructor. She has offered communication and advocacy counsel to U.S. Senators and Representatives, national nonprofit execs, authors, thought leaders, athletes, and film producers, and worked extensively with media around the world. 

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Lisa's love for public speaking ignited in junior high school when she was introduced to the world of competitive speech and debate.  Her passion fueled success in debate, state championships in extemporaneous speaking, and earning three opportunities to compete at the national competition in student congress and original oratory.  She continued debating in college, later taught college speech classes, including inside two state prisons, and delights in opportunities to speak today.   Lisa is featured in The Big Talk Academy Speaker Directory of effective and engaging speakers.  

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Lisa’s first book, Real. Big. Love. A Difference Makers Guide to Gain Greater Clarity, Energy, and Impact for Your Cause and Life is available on Amazon or for order at bookstores. She is currently writing a spiritual memoir titled Dirt Road Divinity that is expected to be published in 2023.