Denise Brosseau

Watermark Award: Women Who Make Their Mark

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.

Girl Scouts Forever Green Award

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.

Recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change

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.

Wellesley College

BA

1982

Stanford Graduate School of Business

MBA

Entrepreneurship

1993

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!).

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!

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.

Harness the Power of LinkedIn

Wellesley Business Leadership Council Plenary  Wellesley College

2013-11-07

Harness the Power of LinkedIn

CORO Speaker Series  San Francisco, CA

2013-08-30

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

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.

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.

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.