Denise Brosseau
Thought Leadership Lab
San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES
Thought Leadership Strategist, Speaker and Author
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Biography
Denise is the CEO of Thought Leadership Lab, a boutique professional services firm which specializes in building leaders into thought leaders -- increasing their 'discoverability,' amplifying their social influence and catalyzing strategic connections that lead to a seat at the table for the conversations that matter. Clients include executives at Medtronic, Agilent and Apple, as well as start-up CEOs, social entrepreneurs and service professionals.
Denise has spoken to tens of thousands of people worldwide, at companies like Roche, Abbott and KPMG; leadership conferences, including the Indiana Governor's Conference; organizations, associations and college campuses, including Wellesley, Berkeley and Stanford. She also facilitates strategy sessions, retreats and thought leadership development sessions for corporations and associations.
Denise is the author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader? from Wiley Press/Jossey-Bass (2014). She has her BA from Wellesley College and her MBA from Stanford and in 2012 she was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change. Denise is also the co-founder of Springboard, the women's start-up launch pad that has led to over $6 billion in funding for women entrepreneurs. Her expertise has been featured in major media outlets, including Inc.com, Salesforce.com and Monster.com as well as Fast Company, NPR and the Investor's Business Daily.
Industry Expertise (9)
Corporate Training
Women
Corporate Leadership
Talent Management
Business Services
Public Relations and Communications
Professional Training and Coaching
Management Consulting
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise (10)
Thought Leadership
Building Your Personal Brand
Social Influence
Social Media
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Professional Development
Talent Development
Credibility
Subject Matter Expert
Accomplishments (3)
Recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change (professional)
2012-03-07
All across the country, ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things in their communities to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world. Every week, these Champions of Change are invited to the White House to share their ideas to win the future. In 2012, I was one of these Champions of Change, recognized for my efforts as a Mentor Champion and co-founder of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Springboard Enterprises.
Girl Scouts Forever Green Award (professional)
2012-03-12
One of 100 women in Northern California recognized by the Girl Scouts with a Forever Green Award as a part of their 100th Anniversary celebration. As a former Girl Scout, this was a singular honor.
Watermark Award: Women Who Make Their Mark (professional)
2012-11-08
Every year, the professional organization Watermark honors six women who exemplify the highest level of professional excellence, effect positive change in the world through action and thought leadership, and are advocates for women to fulfill their full leadership potential. In 2012, I was recognized as one of Watermark's Women Who Make Their Mark.
Education (2)
Stanford Graduate School of Business: MBA, Entrepreneurship 1993
Wellesley College: BA 1982
Affiliations (4)
- Wellesley College
- Wellesley College Business Leadership Council
- International Women's Forum
- Stanford Business School
Links (3)
Testimonials (4)
Patricia McFarland, MS, RN, FAAN , CEO | Association of California Nurse Leaders
Denise is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker! Her breakout session on Thought Leadership at our 2012 conference was informative and thought provoking for our members. She attracted a standing-room only crowd. We've invited her back to keynote at our 2014 conference!
Mona Sabet, former Corporate VP, Cadence Design Systems and Co-Founder, Women in Licensing, WiLPower program | WilPower
We have invited Denise to lead two of our Women in Licensing WiLPower Workshops, one on the qualities of leadership, and the other on the value and practice of networking.Denise’s presentations are unique in two respects. First, she has a thorough substantive knowledge of the necessary elements of career development and success. Her presentations reflect a clear framework that she has obviously invested time researching and constructing as a tool for guiding professionals in their development.Even more so, Denise delivers a captivating presentation, using both practical pointers and real-life anecdotes in a way that makes her audience eager to begin practicing her recommendations.
Nancy Hua, CEO, Apptimize | Women's Startup Lab
Last night was my first time at the Women's Startup Lab. I did not expect more than something fluffy about women being more assertive and taking more initiative. Instead your talk was probably one of the most useful talks on women in leadership I've ever heard. I was impressed with how many useful, concrete pieces of advice you gave.... Your talk made me realize that being the CEO of a technology company is completely different from being the team leader in a company. Following your advice, I will take steps towards presenting myself more effectively. Thanks again!
Lucia Mokres, DVM, Senior Clinical Scientist | Abbott Vascular
Thank you very much for coming to speak at Abbott Vascular yesterday! It was so wonderful to have you. Having been involved with professional organizations for many years, I’ve been to countless career development and related lectures. After awhile they really do all start sounding the same, and I begin to feel like I didn’t learn much (though they can act as a wonderful validation that I already have the tools I need to succeed). Your lecture was different—I learned so much that I did not know before, thought of things I did know in a new and enlightening way, and left feeling more empowered than I have in a very long time--and I’m not even trying to flatter you (just telling the truth!).
Event Appearances (7)
Cultivate Your Ecosystem: Increase Your Influence as a Leader
Oceans of Opportunity: The Next Wave of Nurse Leadership Association of California Nurse Leaders Annual Conference
2014-02-10
Are You Ready to Be a Thought Leader?
Author Event & Book Signing KPMG San Francisco
2014-01-29
Ready to Be a Change Agent and a Thought Leader?
Indiana Governor's Conference Indianapolis, IN
2013-11-05
Ready to Be a Thought Leader?
Women's President's Organization, East Bay Chapter Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma
2014-01-24
Ready to Be a Thought Leader?
Women Rainmaker's Roundtable Alumni Retreat Royal Palms Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
2014-01-23
Harness the Power of LinkedIn
CORO Speaker Series San Francisco, CA
2013-08-30
Harness the Power of LinkedIn
Wellesley Business Leadership Council Plenary Wellesley College
2013-11-07
Sample Talks (5)
Are You Ready to Be a Thought Leader?
Becoming a well-known thought leader in your niche unlocks a whole new level of professional accomplishment and achievement as well as career and personal satisfaction. In this program, Denise shares her time-tested 7-step process, as outlined in her book Ready to Be a Thought Leader? (Wiley 2014), for how you can increase your influence, expand your impact and leave a legacy that matters. Inspiring, educational & immediately actionable.
7 Strategies of Influential Leaders
Do you want to be someone whose voice is heard? Are you ready for a seat at the table? In this talk, we will explore seven strategies of influential leaders, with examples from many different industries, communities and areas of expertise. One part inspiration, one part strategy and three parts actionable ideas you can take away and put to work immediately.
Build Your Own Buzz: Create & Manage Your Social Media Brand
It's no longer enough to be great at your job or even to build a great product or service, you also have to build a recognizable brand for yourself and your organization. It's time to put yourself on S.H.O.U.T. to increase your credibility, strategic visibility and gain recognition for your ideas. In this program, we'll explore the online tools and offline strategies that will help you break out of the pack. Customizable to your audience: Hands-on & practical or high level and strategic.
Find Your Driving Passion: What Motivates You To Lead?
The best way to stay motivated as a leader is to tap into your own What It? future - the world you envision as possible that you are committed to make real. What 'way it's always been done' must change? What innovative idea, project or product do you want to bring to life? In this session, you'll learn how other leaders have identified and tapped into their own drive and created a What If? future that inspired their team, community or organization to achieve against all odds...and you can too.
Harness the Power of LinkedIn
In this talk, I demystify the key features of LinkedIn by showing an actual makeover of a profile - from flat to fabulous. I also discuss how to showcase your talents and thought leadership efforts in a way that brings strategic opportunities right to your door.
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