Why Most Self-Help Books Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead) Episode 153

Want to join Lisa in her Book Club? Learn more at bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders If you’ve ever said “I have so many ideas, I just don’t know where to start” this episode is your sign to stop spinning and start building. Lisa breaks down her proven 5-part C.L.E.A.R. Vision Framework, the foundation of her new workbook and the structure behind hundreds of successful client transformations. You’ll hear how her client Kristen Butler, founder of Power of Positivity, used this exact system to redefine her CEO identity, clarify her vision, and realign with purpose. The framework blends practical steps with soulful energy work so you’re not just thinking about what’s next, you’re creating it. In this episode, you’ll learn: What C.L.E.A.R. stands for and how to use it right now Why most frameworks fail to address energy and celebration How to align your ambition and intuition to move forward with clarity ✨ If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start building with clarity, check out the 8-week Clear Vision Builders experience. Lisa and Derrick guide you through the workbook, step by step, with coaching, community, and structure that works. Learn more at bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women entrepreneurs can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want to join Lisa in her Book Club? Learn more at bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders Have you ever finished a self-help book and felt inspired—but totally unsure what to do next? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lisa shares why she wrote Build Your Clear Vision, the follow-up workbook to her bestselling book Find Your Clear Vision, and how this new tool bridges the gap between mindset and momentum. Whether you’re in the middle of a pivot or just starting to think about what’s next, this workbook gives you structure, soul, and space to build what matters most. Lisa walks through why reflection alone isn’t enough—and how you can start taking action, one page at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn: The three themes that made Find Your Clear Vision a bestseller Why most books stop at mindset—and why that’s a problem How to use the Build Your Clear Vision workbook to get unstuck and start building  ✨ Ready to take your first step toward what's next? Download 4 free chapters of Find Your Clear Vision at bebrightlisa.com/thebook and start your transformation today. 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women entrepreneurs can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want clarity on your leadership style? Take the quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz Stepping out of corporate and into coaching, thought leadership, or entrepreneurship can feel like walking around in shoes that don’t quite fit yet. You’re excited about what’s next, but you can’t shake the feeling that you’re still “becoming” the person you want to be. In this episode, visionary business coach and personal branding expert Lisa Guillot shares the identity-shifting work behind confident visibility. You’ll learn how to release the version of you that no longer serves your vision and step into the leadership presence that will attract your future clients. 🎧 What You’ll Learn: • How to build the identity of a coach or creative leader before your calendar is full • Why LinkedIn fear is really about an identity shift • The 3-Word Identity Release exercise to let go of old labels • Three foundational steps from the Clear Brand Blueprint to launch your next chapter • How to align your personal brand with your mission, vision, and audience 💫 Bonus: Want clarity now? Book a low-risk, high-impact intro coaching session with Lisa at bebrightlisa.com/introductory-session 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women entrepreneurs can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Feeling stuck in decision fatigue? Take the quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz Ever said yes to a freelance project, a job, or a client and felt that pit in your stomach right after? In this episode, visionary business coach and personal branding expert Lisa Guillot dives deep into the difference between a “yes” that lights you up and one that quietly depletes you. She shares the exact tool she uses with her coaching clients (and herself) to make aligned decisions in life, leadership, and brand building, especially in those pivotal moments of reinvention.   🎧 What You’ll Learn: • The difference between soul-expanding and soul-sucking yeses • How to use your energy as a practical decision-making tool • What Lisa did when she almost went back to corporate for the benefits • A short guided check-in to help you trust your inner compass • Why your most limited resource isn’t money, it’s energy   💫 Bonus: Want clarity now? Book a low-risk, high-impact intro coaching session with Lisa at bebrightlisa.com/introductory-session     💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more purpose-driven women can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand.     🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want to know your leadership type? Take the quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz Have you ever said, “I just need to figure it out first…” before making a bold move in your career or business? In this episode, transformational leadership coach and personal branding expert Lisa Guillot calls out the most common mindset block smart, capable women face and exactly how to move through it. She shares a real-life coaching moment that unlocked a client’s Clear Vision in just 27 minutes, and walks you through one of the most powerful tools from her upcoming book, Build Your Clear Vision. Whether you’re dreaming of your next business, a creative pivot, or a rebrand that finally feels like you, this episode will help you stop spinning and start building.   🎧 What You’ll Learn: – Why “figuring it out first” is fear in disguise – The one question that reveals if your vision is truly worth pursuing – How business coaching helps you move from fuzzy to focused fast – The cost of waiting in “maybe” mode – A tool from Lisa’s Clear Vision framework to validate your next move   💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more founders can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand.   🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want to know your leadership type? Take the Quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz! In this week’s episode, Lisa coaches business strategist Diane Cunningham Ellis, an accomplished founder, retreat leader, and community builder, through the surprising mindset block that was holding her back. From powerful metaphors (hello, disco ball and designer handbags) to a deeply honest look at what it means to lead at your highest level, this conversation is a masterclass in the final 10%, the bold shift that turns your spark into a wildfire. 🎧 What you’ll walk away with:– The mindset shift that turns email marketing into service, not stress – What the “last 10%” of your energy and effort really looks like – A framework for courageous, consistent, high-vibe visibility – How to own your full presence online—without performing 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women can find their Clear Vision. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Have you ever built a dream business… only to realize it’s draining the life out of you? If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in your own success, this episode is for you. Lisa guides you through the exact Future Self Visualization she used to help her client reconnect with her clarity, power, and purpose. This practice isn’t just a meditation, it’s a reawakening of the woman you’ve always been. 📍 You’ll want to save this one and come back to it with your journal. What You’ll Learn: How to know if you’ve outgrown the business you built The truth about hitting your “second mountain” A simple, powerful visualization to reconnect with your Future Self Reflection Questions: What did you let go of to become this version of yourself? What do you know now that I need to remember? Take the Quiz: If you’re feeling stuck, overthinking, or sensing that something more is calling you forward, take my free Creative Leadership Quiz. www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz   💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more founders can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want to know your leadership energy? Take the Quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz! What do you share on social media when your business brand is luxury, but your real life is, well... a little messy? In this episode, Lisa coaches founder and luxury brand strategist Rachel Hale live, helping her navigate the question every visionary business owner faces: Can I be both high-end and human online? Rachel, the founder of The Hale Effect, shares her struggle with aligning her authentic self—messy buns, dog rescues and all—with her high-end brand. Together, she and Lisa work through the messaging tension between vulnerability and authority, and craft a strategy rooted in revenue clarity, not social media confusion. If you've ever asked yourself what to post, how real is too real, or whether your content is actually aligned with your goals, this episode gives you both mindset and messaging shifts to move forward. 🎧 What you’ll walk away with: – A fresh lens on how to blend authenticity with a luxury brand – Clarity around content pillars that align with your offer – Why boredom with your content might be a good sign – The “7-Hour Rule” that’s reshaping social media trust-building 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more founders can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Take the Creative Leadership Quiz to discover your leadership energy!  👉 bebrightlisa.com/quiz You don’t need another to-do list. You need a Clear Vision. If you're stuck in overthinking, spinning in “figure it out” mode, or feeling disconnected from your next bold move—this podcast for you. ✨ What you’ll learn: Why clarity begins with creativity, not productivity The difference between coaching, consulting, and mentorship (and why you are the leader of your life) The #1 trap high-achievers fall into and how to break it Why AI can give you a plan but never your purpose How to reconnect to your inner authority and start building momentum now 🎯 Ready to take action? Start by taking the Creative Leadership Quiz to discover your leadership energy, what’s been blocking you, and a ritual to move forward: 👉 bebrightlisa.com/quiz If you loved this episode: Follow @bebrightlisa on Instagram and LinkedIn Leave a rating and review. it helps other visionaries like you find this show Subscribe so you never miss an episode that fuels your clarity and confidence This isn’t about figuring it all out—it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be. Be bright, Lisa