Flip the Box® with Shari Leid

What separates a good speaker from a great speaker?

In this episode, Shari speaks with world champion of public speaking, Craig Valentine, about the pivotal skill of connecting with your audience through storytelling. Discover actionable insights on transforming your speaking approach, creating memorable experiences, and crafting messages that resonate and are repeated.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Connection through storytelling elevates speeches from good to great.

• Transform your speaking by focusing on creating experiences, not just delivering information.

• Mastering each piece of speaking equates to mastering the overall performance.

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Craig Valentine is a world champion of public speaking, celebrated for his transformative approaches to connecting with audiences. With years of experience, he's coached countless speakers to bring their messages to life on stage.

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Flip the Box® with Shari Leid is for leaders and entrepreneurs who've built something impressive — and still feel disconnected underneath it all. Each week, TEDx speaker, 4x author, and connection coach Shari Leid helps you connect to yourself, your career, and your community using the Flip the Box® framework,  a four-step method for building real connection in any room, in sixty seconds or less.

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Have you ever walked away feeling unseen in a conversation?

Shari Leid explores how the barriers to connection often go unnoticed and demonstrates how they can be uncovered through her Flip the Box method. She introduces a practical framework for fostering genuine connection despite feeling disconnected under the weight of success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Connection is a skill, not luck or chemistry.

• Focus on the person, not on yourself, to foster connection.

• Don't listen to reply, listen to identify what's beneath words.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Flip the Box® with Shari Leid is for leaders and entrepreneurs who've built something impressive — and still feel disconnected underneath it all. Each week, TEDx speaker, 4x author, and connection coach Shari Leid helps you connect to yourself, your career, and your community using the Flip the Box® framework,  a four-step method for building real connection in any room, in sixty seconds or less.

CONNECT WITH SHARI

Website

YouTube

Instagram

Download the free Connection Audit App, a practical tool for evaluating and strengthening the quality of your personal and professional relationships.

Music by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay

In this episode, Shari Leid introduces the FLIP the Box® Method, a simple yet powerful four-step framework that helps leaders, professionals, and everyday people create authentic human connection in under 60 seconds. More than a networking strategy, FLIP is a practical leadership approach that transforms the way we communicate, build trust, and cultivate meaningful relationships. 

The four steps of the FLIP Method are:

F – Focus on Who, Not You

Shift your attention away from yourself and toward the person in front of you. By becoming fully present and intentionally curious, you create the foundation for genuine connection. 

L – Listen to Identify, Not Reply

Listen with the intention of understanding rather than preparing your next response. By slowing down and listening for what matters most, you uncover what people truly need, value, and care about. 

I – Ignite the Soul, Not Control the Situation

Instead of trying to direct or fix every conversation, inspire others by helping them reconnect with their purpose, strengths, passions, and possibilities. Great leaders ignite potential rather than control outcomes. 

P – Play Ball, Not Small

Show up as your authentic self. Let go of perfection, embrace vulnerability, and lead with courage. Authenticity creates psychological safety and invites others to do the same.

Throughout the episode, Shari shares practical examples, leadership insights, and actionable strategies that listeners can immediately apply in business, leadership, networking, and everyday life. She demonstrates how the FLIP Method helps build trust faster, strengthen relationships, and create more meaningful conversations in any setting.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Flip the Box® with Shari Leid is for leaders and entrepreneurs who've built something impressive — and still feel disconnected underneath it all. Each week, TEDx speaker, 4x author, and connection coach Shari Leid helps you connect to yourself, your career, and your community using the Flip the Box® framework,  a four-step method for building real connection in any room, in sixty seconds or less.

Connect with Shari

Website

YouTube

Instagram

Download the free Connection Audit App, a practical tool for evaluating and strengthening the quality of your personal and professional relationships.

Music by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay

Feeling that lonely gap despite being at the top of your game? You're not alone, and it's exactly what Shari Leid dives into this season. She shares actionable insights using her Flip the Box® method, crafted specifically for leaders and entrepreneurs, to bridge the chasm between external success and internal fulfillment. Shari uncovers why many high achievers feel disconnected and how the stories we tell ourselves can be transformative. By harnessing awareness and the FLIP method, you can convert disconnection into meaningful engagement with both yourself and your community. Tune in to this deeply human exploration and discover the strategy of connection as a means to lead authentically and powerfully.

First Episode drops Tuesday July 21st!

To work with Shari visit ⁠www.sharileid.com⁠

For media inquiries contact Kourtney Jason at [email protected]

For speaking engagements contact AAE Speaker's Bureau or email [email protected]

This is An Imperfectly Perfect Life… and we’re just getting started.

Big things are coming. A new brand. A bigger mission. And even more ways to help you flip the box in your own life.

So stay tuned.

If you’re feeling called to go deeper, I’d love to work with you. You can find everything at ShariLeid.com.

And if retreat has been on your heart… this is your moment.

So if you’re thinking about it… don’t wait.

And if you’re looking for a speaker who will truly move your audience from disconnection to real connection… let’s talk.

Season 3 -- launches at the end of June .... get ready for a few announcement with exclusive offers leading up to our big launch! New production team and new cover -- ready, set, go!

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What if fear isn’t something to overcome… but something to use?

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid, I sit down with Janice Burt to explore a powerful reframe: fear is not the enemy. It is information. It is direction. And when you learn how to work with it, it becomes one of your greatest advantages.

We begin with a question that makes you pause:
If today were your last day, would you be doing what you are doing right now?

From there, this conversation opens up what fear really means in your life, your relationships, your career, and your next chapter. Instead of avoiding it, what if you learned how to use fear as a tool for clarity, confidence, and forward movement?

If you have ever felt stuck, uncertain, or held back, this episode will help you shift how you see fear and how you move through it.

In this episode, we discuss:

This is not about eliminating fear.

Because the people who learn to use fear are the ones who create what others only think about.

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In this insightful conversation, Shari Leid sits down with her long-time publicist Kourtney Jason of Pacific & Court to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build visibility in today’s crowded media landscape. From crafting a powerful personal narrative to pitching stories that resonate, Kourtney shares practical strategies for authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand their reach and elevate their impact.

This episode explores the intersection of storytelling, credibility, and connection, offering listeners actionable guidance on how to position themselves for meaningful media opportunities.

Kourtney also breaks down the difference between earned media and marketing!

To reach Kourtney, visit Pacific and Court's website at https://pacificandcourt.com/

To reach Shari, (for speaking, books, coaching, and retreats) visit An Imperfectly Perfect Life's website at www.animperfectlyperfectlife.com

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In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life –with Shari Leid - Shari sits down with speaker and resilience expert Tiran Jackson for a conversation about the true nature of resilience.

Many people believe resilience is something you either have or you do not. Tiran shares why that belief is a myth. Through his personal journey and the lessons he has learned along the way, he explains how resilience is actually a skill that can be developed, strengthened, and practiced over time.

Shari and Tiran explore how the challenges we face can become the very experiences that build our strength. They discuss the mindset shifts that help people move forward after adversity and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our ability to rise again.

This conversation is an honest look at growth, perseverance, and the power we all have to build resilience one step at a time.

To contact Tiran visit: Reborn Resilient https://rebornresilient.com/

For more information about Shari - to book speaking, coaching, and retreat information visit An Imperfectly Perfect Life https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/

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What really happens after you file for divorce differs for everyone -- and can be incredibly challenging for those who are leaving a toxic partner.

In this episode of An Imperfectly Perfect Life, Shari Leid talks with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There. Got Out. Lisa spent years navigating a high-conflict divorce, representing herself against her former, much wealthier, spouse - through the chaos of a complex legal system, Lisa now works with clients around the world who are dealing with toxic relationships, legal abuse, and exhausting custody disputes.

This conversation explores what legal abuse looks like, why leaving doesn’t always bring relief, and how people can regain clarity, confidence, and agency when systems feel overwhelming and unfair. It’s an honest, validating discussion for anyone rebuilding their life after divorce, emotional trauma, or long-term conflict.

If you’ve ever wondered why getting out didn’t mean it was over, this episode will help you understand why - and what comes next.

For more information and to contact Lisa, visit her website www.beentheregotout.com

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And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women's Retreat  at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

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Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

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In this episode, I sit down with Daven Michaels—a 10-time author, New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and respected business strategist—live from Top Talent Hollywood’s Media Row.

Daven is widely known for helping people build wealth and businesses that create real freedom, but at the core of his work is something deeper and more enduring: community. Throughout our conversation, we explore how long-term success isn’t built in isolation—it’s built through intentional relationships, shared experiences, and environments where people truly belong.

That philosophy comes to life through Daven’s creation of the San Juan Island Social Club and its accompanying San Juan Island cruise experience—a curated community designed to bring entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives together not just to network, but to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships in real life.

Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial experience, Daven shares why community is not a “nice-to-have,” but a strategic advantage—and why the most successful leaders are those who invest in people as intentionally as they invest in growth. Even in the high-energy environment of Media Row, his clarity, presence, and commitment to connection come through loud and clear.

If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creator who wants to build wealth, impact, and community—without doing it alone—this conversation will challenge how you think about success, leadership, and what it really means to build something that lasts.

For more information and to contact Daven Michaels - check out his website at https://davenmichaels.com/

Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women's Retreat  at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3vUc9SB⁠⁠

Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW!

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